Trust Issues... AU Miraculous FanFiction

Chapter 2

Adrian's POV:

I woke up gasping for air as I gripped the side of my bed. I had this horrid nightmare. Me and Ladybug were fighting this supervillain like always, except when I used my Cataclysm I touched the wrong thing! Then everything went black. It was just a stupid dream. It wouldn't happen in real life. I tried to reassure myself but I couldn't shake this feeling. I reminded myself that I had to think of something to get Alya for her birthday in two days. I got out of bed and pulled on some clothes. Plagg was shoving a piece of Camembert in his mouth as I brushed my teeth.

"Have you thought about what to get Alya for her birthday?" Plagg asked as I pulled on my trainers.

"Maybe some writing materials since she's a journalist." I suggested as grabbed my satchel and Plagg flew inside, burping on the way. "You pig!" I exasperated as I started walking out the door and to the car.

About 20 minutes later, I walked into Miss Bustier's classroom and sat down next to Nino. 

"You good, dude? You look like you've seen a ghost." Nino asked placing a hand on my left shoulder.

"Yeah, I'm alright." I lied. Was it that obvious that I was still thinking about that dream? I thought as I turned to look behind me. "Where's Marinette?" I questioned looking at Alya. She wasn't usually late. If anyone knew something was up, it'd be her best friend.

"Probably overslept like last time." Alya guessed as Mis Bustier started doing the register. 

10 minutes later, the door opened and Marinette walked in. She sat down next to Alya as Miss Bustier started explaining what today's lesson was about. 

"What did I miss?" Marinette whispered quietly.

"Not a lot, just the register and that's it." Alya whispered back.

"Marinette, could you please tell us why it's important to respect the wildlife?" Miss Bustier asked as everyone turned to Marinette.

"Because pollution is a very serious problem. Say if you've just finished pack of soda and you dump the plastic rings that kept them in place the pond instead of the recycling. You're hurting the aquatic life in that area, because the fish can get their fins caught on the plastic and trapping them. Also creatures like turtle, might think that it's food and try eating it, causing serious health problems." She explained as most people looked at her in shock. I looked at her with wonder. She was the most creative girl in this school and was compassionate towards other people.

"Well explained, Marinette." Miss Bustier praised as everyone looked back to the front. "It's important to find different ways to be environmentally friendly, such as using material bags instead of plastic, placing plastic and metals in the recycling as well as many more."

After the assignment was complete, I followed everyone to the art room. Maybe I can make something for Alya in here. I thought as I rummaged through the art supplies. I finally had an idea, what about making a Ladybug and Cat Noir model? Yeah, she'll love it. I told myself as I began working.

It was almost done within half an hour. I took a break after I'd finished Cat Noir. I walked over to Marinette's station and looked over at her project. She was working on a notepad cover that resembled the Ladyblog. It must be for Alya. I thought as I sat down next to her. "Nicely done, Marinette."

She looked my way. "It's something I'm forking... I'm working on for Alya's birthday." She said, correcting herself mid-sentence. She's really cute. I smiled at her which made her blush slightly.

"Well, if I was her, I'd be really lucky to have a bestie like you." I told her as I looked at her other notepad designs. Marinette always has the best ideas when it comes to gifts. I thought as I pointed to a comic book design. "These are amazing! I think Mark and Nathaniel will love this one." I complimented.

"I hope so." She muttered as she started on a graffiti style cover. I didn't want to get in the way so I went back to working on the Ladybug and Cat Noir sculpture. I finished them as my phone pinged with an Akuma Alert. I grabbed my bag and went to the boys' changing room.

Once the door was locked, I sat down and looked at the alert. There was a multi-coloured creep with a massive spiral on its forehead. Damn, I'll meet Ladybug there. I told myself. "Plagg, claws out!" I commanded as my suit materialised magically over my ordinary clothes. I managed to get out of the school unseen and made my way to the Montparnasse Tower. 

I raced across rooftops and tried to get a hold of Ladybug. She didn't answer. "We've got a new villain to deal with M'lady and I'm not talking about Reflekta or Truth. Meet me at the Montparnasse Tower." I left the message putting my staff back in its holder. After 5 minuets of non-stop running, I reached the bottom of the building. "No time for stairs." I muttered pulling out my staff and extended it, launching me onto the roof.