Hidden Angel

Chapter 21

Marinette's POV

"Who are you?" How did this happen?

It's been a while since I've done this! I've missed this feeling, the cool breeze blowing towards me and the view is breathtaking from up here.

I finally decided to appear as Laybug in Gotham after taking much consideration and talks to Tikki and also Plagg.

Its been a while since Ladybug has appeared, half a year maybe?

I swung around Gotham, the city isn't as good compared to Paris, but the buildings are interesting. There were lots of building here compared to Paris too. It is also noisy at the evening, the lights are all on in the heart of the city, while the outskirts are mixed on and off.

I decided to help a bit, but not to stick out, she'll stay hidden while helping. She didn't want anyone to know that Ladybug is in Gotham, that'll cause more problems. She did stop a few robbery and mugging attempt.

She was taking a break and sitting on a gargoyle near the heart of the city looking down at the roads but was still dark enough not to be seen, she was relaxing when she heard footsteps approaching her, probably because of her enhanced hearing after this past few years. It is light but approaching her, she wanted to move but it'll arise suspicion and it'll probably follow her anyways. She already had a hunch who it were.

And her hunch was right apparently...

Back to present

Well I suppose it's my fault.

I looked at Batman standing in front of me, with Robin. They were taller than me by a lot, so they were looking down at me. I sighed inwardly, I didn't really plan to meet them. I had a feeling I would but still. I gave them a small smile.

Before I had a chance to talk, he spoke up again, "Who are you? What are you doing here?"

I was about to answer when Batman interrupt me again, "Were you the one who stopped a few robbery and mugging attempts?"

I nodded and was cut by him again, "This is my territory, and we don't like people who intrude it. We don't need people playing heroes here, so could you leave and never appear here ever again" He said more like commanded.

I cleared my throat, "Yes, I understand. But I'm here not to bother you, I was simply trying to help-"

He was taken aback by her reply, the voice was high and feminine that meant that the person was actually a female but the again she was short compared to him and Robin, "As I said, we don't need people playing heroes here" He stated firmly.

"As I was saying, if you don't like it, I'll keep that in mind. I'm here not to do that, I came here to talk to you"

Batman eyed her warily, he couldn't see her well since it was dark despite using night vision, it couldn't have been better in this lighting.

"Who are you?"

"I'm Ladybug. You must be Batman and beside you must be Robin" I spoke up while his eyes widened. Well, I understand their surprise of seeing me here but I had some reasons being here.

"Ladybug? The Paris heroine? And the leader of the miraculous team?" Batman's eyes narrowed and I nodded, "Yes, you're correct"

"Why are you here? This isn't Paris, its Gotham, do you have any business being here?" Batman asked warily and I nodded, "Of course I do, I knew you were searching about Paris situation and apparently I was in Gotham and decided to appear"

"How? Nevermind, why do you think you need to appear here?"

"Of course to answer your questions, if you wanted more details you could ask me since I know most of the information you are searching for so ask away, while doing that, ask your team to come out"