Lost
I don't own Miraculous Ladybug
Inspired by new chat au by gale-of-nomads on Tumble (until the part of akumazation)
Adrien was tired of everything. Of the chaos in the classroom. Of the other classes' hatred and isolation. Of being criticized for his behavior as Chat Noir. Of being called inferior to Chloe. Of Ladybug's rejection. Of not knowing Ladybug's identity when it was clear she and Chloe know each other's.
The next time he saw them, after an akuma battle which he didn't participate (Why can't Ladybug see she only need him!?), Queen Bee snark "Finally here? But wouldn't you look at that, the akuma is already defeated." The surrounding crowd glare at him or snicker at Chloe's comment. "Why don't you stay wherever you were hiding instead of coming here?"
"I want to talk to the Guardian," he firmly state to Ladybug. His tone make it clear he won't take no for an answer. He was all ready to argue until he got his way.
"Finally," Ladybug said with a roll of her eyes.
"Huh?"
"He has been trying to contact you for days. The messages should be in your baton," Ladybug drawl. Then she and Queen Bee left over the roofs. Chat Noir growl and left before the reporters could ask him more mean questions. It wasn't his fault, damn it! What he didn't heard was Queen Bee saying, "it's be the end of Chat Noir." She laughs while Ladybug smile.
That night, Adrien complain about everything that was wrong to Master Fu. "And why does she get to hand out the Miraculous and choose new holders?" He ends complaining.
Master Fu merely said "Ladybug is to be the next Guardian. This is her training."
"What!? Why!?"
"Because she has earned it with her abilities."
"What about me?" Doesn't he deserve it too? After all he put in as much work as Ladybug.
"Your compatibility with the Cat miraculous and recent behavior have made you less than ideal. To put it bluntly, Ladybug does the burden of the work and so she is rewarded for it with more knowledge. You ae complaining about not knowing anything when you have not earned the right to it. I had expected better of you."
Adrien's face darkens "Then, you can do better without me." He takes the ring and all but throws it at Fu.
Three days later, a student was akumatized because of Ms. Bustier's class again. Adrien feel vindicated when Ladybug and Chloe struggle. They did need him! The feeling was passing when a black blur saves them. The new Black Cat had wrist gauntlet and leg guards. His chest was covered in a hard material that was also layered like armor. All in all, he looks like a modern knight. After he save the two female Holders, he asks Ladybug for a plan. He follows her directions perfectly, ending the battle within a matter of minutes. None of the Holders even needed to use their special move.
Nadja hurriedly raise a microphone to the Black Cat Holder. It was obvious he wasn't Chat Noir since he had black hair and blue eyes. "Who are you?" She asks.
"I am Feline Knight, the new Black Cat Holder. I will be protecting Paris alongside Ladybug and Queen Bee from now on."
Ladybug cut in citing class was about to begin. She made the arrangements (after consulting with Queen Bee and Feline Knight about when they will be available) for an in-depth interview on Nadja's show in a week.
Adrien watch the interview. Everyone loves the new Black Cat. In the days before the interview there have been three more attacks. Feline Knight have been just as efficient as in his first fight. When he helps people, he was polite and friendly, but always serious about his task. He only jokes after the battle is over and if he isn't in danger of detransforming. The first part of the interview was all about Feline Knight's battles and how well he did. No one ever mentions him! It was like he never existed.
