Miraculous: Tales of Spider-Tsundere and Time Thumper

Chapter 10: Thrash Thumper

In an abandon movie studio, Black Art has made it into his hideout. He smiles at his achievements. He has the Mona Lisa painting, an army of wax statues of akumatized villains from the past, Time Thumper, unintentionally, and creating mass panic all over Paris. All that was left... Is for Spider-Tsundere to submit to his army and become his general. Then...He'll blanket the city with his black paint, creating chaos.

Evillustrator struggles with this new base, since there's barely any light to use his powers. Time Thumper notices. "What's the matter?" she asked him.

"I can't make anything without light," Evillustrator answered, still annoyed.

"That's right...You can't draw properly in the dark," Time Thumper muttered, looking at him thoughtfully. She suddenly got an idea. "I might know a way to help fix that problem...but I'm going to need your permission."

"And what permission would that be?" Evillustrator asked.

Time Thumper took a small deep breath. "...To use your pen to draw it out." she said quickly.

Evillustrator raised a brow. "Even if I can, there's no light in this abandoned studio."

"I have my ways," Time Thumper assured, bringing out her umbrella to create a small light from the very tip by pushing a small button on her handle. "You be surprised how often I like to explore or walk around dark areas."

"Huh, not bad." Evillustrator said.

"Thanks. Now that we have some light...will you let me draw using your pen and pad?" Time Thumper asked, putting the umbrella on the side and lend down her right palm.

"Hmmmm..." Evillustrator didn't know if he can trust Time Thumper, despite having her loyalty switched to the bad guys. "How do I know I can trust you? ...I...I have memories of a betrayal."

Time Thumper knew what he was talking about. Evillustrator's betrayal with Marinette/Ladybug to get the akumatized object.

She placed a caring hand on his shoulder while looking at him with sincerity. "Evillustrator, the last thing I ever want to do is hurt you. I understand how scary it is to put trust in someone you barely know, but believe me when I say...I will risk my own life to keep the people I love safe. Including you."

Evillustrator took a sigh. "Alright...but you better not double cross me," He said, as he gives the miraculous holder his pen and tried getting the pad out of his arm without break either one.

"I won't," Time Thumper assured, noticing Evillustrator is still unsure while trying still getting his pad. Although having what she needs in her idea, she decides to give the pen back to the artist and stop him. "If you want...you don't have to give up your pen and pad. Just keep holding on to your pen with the pad still attached to your arm and I can just guide your hand on what I'm about to create. I don't need you feeling uncomfortable or anything like that."

Evillustrator let Time Thumper use his arm, kind of surprised she did that. "Do what you must..." He spoke.

Nodding with a gentle smile, Time Thumper stood up to be behind Evillustrator and carefully placed her right hand to his left that held the pen near the pad. "...Might want to keep your eyes closed for this."

Evillustrator closed his eyes and Time Thumper got to work.

He felt his hand moving all over his pad and heard electronic noises from it, as well. Despite the small doubt, Evillustrator couldn't help but feel a warm sensation in trusting Time Thumper.

It didn't take long for his hand to stop and no longer feel Time Thumper's hand.

"Okay. You can open your eyes now," he heard her voice reply from behind.