LadyBugOut AU (Snippets)

Busy Bee Made Busier

Summary:
Kagami gets a miraculous.

Chapter Text
Kagami had a very low-tolerance policy for the unexpected. She liked things that she could prepare for and strategize around.

So, naturally, when she came into her room and found a strange black box with red markings on it, she was extremely put off. It wasn't like her mother to just leave things around without explanations, so it couldn't have been her who placed this box.

Looking around skeptically, Kagami didn't see or even sense anyone possibly spying on her. With caution, she walked toward the box. She placed a hand on it, turning it every which way to see if there was anything suspicious on it.

Nothing. It just seemed like a standard box.

Warily, Kagami placed her other hand on the box. Keeping it at a distance as best as she could, she kept it steady with one hand and opened it with the other.

As soon as the object inside the box began to glow and give off sparks of light, Kagami released her grip and jumped back. Reflexively, she grabbed her personal fencing saber and got into a stance, as if ready to be attacked.

The light emerged from the box, taking form and becoming a small bee-like creature. It opened its eyes, gazing at Kagami with a neutral expression.

Kagami was surprised, but remained steady.

The creature smiled, then bowed and flew just slightly toward her. Gesturing to her, it greeted, "Hello, my queen."

Kagami went straight-faced. "...What?"

The creature straightened with perfect posture. "I am Pollen, the kwami of the bee miraculous. You have been chosen for the honor of being a new hero in the fight against Hawk Moth."

Kagami remained in her stance for a few more seconds, then lowered her guard. She eased into a stand, but kept her saber in her hand.

She went to ask about Chloe, but stopped herself, aware that it was pointless to ask. Chloe was obviously not suited to the role, what with the careless reveal of her identity. It was no surprise that the miraculous would be taken from her.

Kagami looked over at the box, noting the hair comb inside. She glanced at Pollen, who looked back at her very encouragingly. With a hesitance in her step, Kagami re-approached the box and set her saber down. With judging eyes, she pulled out the overly-fancy and flashy comb.

It definitely wasn't her style, but Kagami supposed that was part of the sacrifice for superpowers. It was an honor, as Pollen had said, so it didn't occur to Kagami to turn down the offer.

She couldn't imagine how that would work anyway.

Kagami turned to the only mirror in her room, then stared into it as she wondered how get the comb to slide easily into her short hair. It would be a challenge, but Kagami couldn't resist a challenge.

However, after going to slip it in, she was shocked to see that it transformed for her in a flash, turning to colors of red, yellow, and black while also resembling a hair clip rather than a hair comb. She blinked in surprise for a few seconds, then returned to her neutral state and easily clipped the miraculous into her hair.

Pollen flew up to her face, smiling with approval. "You look wonderful, my queen. Now, as for the rules of--"

"Stop." Kagami placed a firm finger on Pollen's forehead, Pollen letting out a soft squeak of surprise. "Firstly, you will not call me that."

Pollen's demeanor changed entirely. She blushed in embarrassment, looking completely thrown off. "B-but--"

"My name is Kagami, and I have done nothing to you to earn this title of 'queen,'" Kagami said bluntly. "Being given a miraculous means little when I have not shown my capability at using it yet. If you're going to call me your queen, then that's something I must earn. Is that clear?"

Kagami took her finger off of Pollen's forehead, letting Pollen composure herself. Pollen then glanced up at her, still a little flustered.

"Yes, my--" Pollen covered her mouth for a moment, realizing what she was about to say. Despite her clear unfamiliarity with the situation, her eyes showed a certain sense of awe.

"I mean--yes, Miss Kagami."