A Hard Curve

Strikeback

Chapter 25

"Pound it", said King Monkey, Vesperia, Pegasus, Bugaboy, Polymouse, Ladybug and I. We just fought some villain.

"Great job guys", said Bugaboy.

"We're such an awesome team that Shadow Moth stays in the shadows", said King Monkey.

"Not for long if he knows who you are", I said.

"Right", said Polymouse, as everyone jumped away.

"Bug out!", yelled Ladybug, as she swung away.

"Can I come with you?", asked Bugaboy, as he held my arm. I gave him a small smile. "I know, I know. Only the guardian's job".

"Yep. But you're still one of my best friends", I said, as I jumped away.

"You're all clear", said Carapace, from the Parc des Princes. He was supposed to be in hiding.

"Good", I said, as I began collecting all the miraculous.

Carapace and I both landed in an alleyway, as I finished collecting the miraculous. "Shell in", said Nino.

"Claws in", I said.

"We don't want to be late for the movie", said Nino. "Marinette and Alya might be there already".

"I don't want to miss out on The United Heroez: The Final End Fight", I said, as we ran out of the alleyway.

After watching the movie and joking around with Marinette, I returned home. "Adrien", said my father. "I need to speak to you".

"Yes father", I said, as I entered his office.

"You will be going on an around the world trip with Lila tomorrow. Wear the clothes Natakie will give. That's all", he said.

I walked out in shock. What about my friends? I don't want to leave. Especially not with Lila. That night, I had trouble sleeping. The next morning, I woke up and saw the kwamis.

"So, what are you going to do?", asked Xuppu.

"You're the guardian", said Sass.

"Will Wayzz's holder become the new guardian?", asked Fluff.

"Maybe. If I can't leave. I'll also need a new Chat Noir or maybe I won't. Depends", I said.

Natalie knocked on the door. "Adrien, your clothes are here", she said, as the kwamis all hid.

"Thank you", I said, as I placed them on my bed. I began scratching my neck. "Why should I listen to my father? He can't tell me what to do".

"Good job. Go!", said Plagg, as I walked downstairs. I walked into his room with my pajamas on.

"Adrien?", asked my father.

"Father, I don't want to leave Paris", I said.

"Adrien, go wear the clothes. You will do as you are told", said my father.

For some reason, I lost all the confidence inside of me. "Yes father", I said, as I went back upstairs.

"What happened?", asked Plagg.

"I honestly don't know", I said, as I went into my room.

After changing out, I went inside my fathers office. My father began narrating some stories while I listened to Lila's lies. "This is better than that time I modeled in Milan", lied Lila, again.

"Lila, we both know that's not true", I said, as we had to hug. "Just because we have to work with each other doesn't mean I have to listen to your lies". She growled.