Hidden Angel

Special Chapter: Chat Noir

A/N: I couldn't find the source and the costume are different. Do tell me the source and I'll credit them!

I wrote this since a year ago, so be mindful of the different writing style haha.

Also, if you didn't read A/N (The previous chapter), you're going to regret it because there's some pretty useful information there ;)

Marinette's PoV

After a few harsh battle, my partner was heavily traumatized and I knew he couldn't handle the pressure and burden any longer. I didn't want to revoke his miraculous but I knew it was the right thing to do.

On a clear night, it was after a harsh battle, I knew it was time, I went to the directions to his house, I saw him. I was surprised to see his identity, or his civilan life, our identities were kept secret, to protect our loved ones. I knew him in his civilian live. I never knew it was him and I knew his life was already harsh without the miraculous, with it, he had more burden.

He was sleeping but his features were in distress, he was having a nightmare, and I knew the cause of it. I felt guilt, he wasn't ready for the burden. My eyes watered watching him, knowing what I had to do next, even if it pained me. It was for him. I slowly approached him and took of his ring slowly, his kwami sadly smiled at me, knowing what I had to do. I slowly took the ring off his finger. Water rolled down my cheeks as I did and watched him, and it kept on going. I decided to erase his memories of the harsh battles, miraculous and the identities of all the superheroes, I let him have small fragments of happy memories of us being partners, fighting some supervillains or just chatting, I knew he enjoyed our times together. He probably thinks it was a dream or somewhat. He actually loved me, he always confessed to me almost every battle but I decline his affections since I didn't like him and I didn't want to fake my feelings for him, it'll hurt him more. He understands and he knew why I did it. I still appreciate his feelings though and he was happy enough. But part me of me also wanted him to remember it, I know it was selfish of me to do so, but I didn't want him to forget about our times and I also enjoyed his company.

After I did it erase most of his memories, his face was peaceful and he smiled in his sleep. I felt happy that I had lifted him from his burden and he no longer have to feel it.

I took a paper and wrote a short message for him. It was quite short, I didn't write about the Miraculous. Instead, I wrote,

Thank you,
For everything you did and for being the best companion I've ever had. I'm sorry for the burden I've caused you. I hope you'll live a happy life.

And I drew a Ladybug.

I took one last look at him and smiled, I really hope he have a happy live ahead of him, I wish him the best. A tear slid down of my tear stained face and I left to go back to my apartment.

As time passed, I went to patrol by myself and fought akumas by myself, or sometimes with some back up. I always emerged victorious. People are starting to ask questions about Chat Noir's whereabouts. I didn't answer anyone, my allies were also asking.

After a few months, I finally told my allies that I revoke Chat Noir's Miraculous. They were surprised but they knew the reason themselves. Hawkmoth grew restless, he knew that it was only me, who was fighting and also that I hold the Ladybug and Cat Miraculous, since I am a guardian.

The next day after Marinette took his Miraculous..

Adrien walked to school smiling happily and energetic as he approached the group. Marinette that day was early and saw Adrien smiling, she was thankful that he was happy. For the first time, in a long time...