꧁ • 𝗹𝗮 𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗲 ​​ • ꧂

✧ • ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ four • ✧

Unexpected Revelations

The scene before me was nothing short of surreal. Adrien, my usually composed brother, was sprawled on the floor, his face a mix of embarrassment and surprise. He had just tumbled over the sofa while chasing what could only be described as a bizarre, cat-like bug with a piece of cheese in its mouth.

"What on earth is happening here?" I asked, trying to mask my intrigue with a facade of casual curiosity.

Adrien's face turned ghostly pale as he heard my voice. "H-Hello, Nova! What brings you here?" he stammered.

"First, I don't want to be in my room right now. And second, explain what's going on."

"What question?" Adrien replied, clearly flustered.

"What's with the cat-like bug and the cheese?" I pressed.

Adrien looked at the bug and back at me, his face a portrait of confusion. "Um, well, it's a... bed bug."

"I don't believe that for a second. What is that thing really? And why does it have cheese?" I demanded, crossing my arms.

Adrien was about to protest when the bug spoke up. "I'm Plagg, the Kwami of the Black Cat Miraculous. I have powers to fight evil."

Adrien looked sheepish. "Yeah, it's a bug that says it can stop evil. I know it sounds crazy."

"A bug with superpowers? Are you serious? Did you have a weird breakfast or something?" I retorted. "Or is this some new toy?"

"No, it's not a toy," Adrien said, pointing to a pentagon-shaped box with a mysterious insignia on it. "It came out of that box."

Plagg continued, "Your brother is the chosen bearer of the Black Cat Miraculous, and Paris is currently under attack. You should take this seriously. Your brother's the hero who needs to stop it."

"What do you mean Paris is under attack?" I asked, feeling a knot form in my stomach.

"Didn't you watch the news?" Plagg snapped. "I guess not. Well, your brother needs to act fast."

"Sorry, but I don't get to watch the news. It's not like I'm allowed," I said with a sigh.

Adrien interjected, "Plagg, can you explain things more clearly?"

"Fine, let's get this over with," Plagg huffed. "I am Plagg, the Kwami of the Black Cat Miraculous. My master sent me to aid Adrien Agrest. He holds the Black Cat Miraculous, and with Paris under attack by another Miraculous holder, he needs to transform to fight back. Can I trust you, Adrien? And you, Nova, keep quiet about this or my master will deny me cheese forever."

Adrien took the black ring from the box and put it on. "I guess we're in this together," he said, sounding resigned.

"Let's not waste any more time," Plagg said, his tone impatient. "Adrien, to transform, you need to say 'Plagg, claws out!' and to de-transform, you say 'Claws in.' Got it?"

Adrien nodded. "Got it. Plagg, claws out!"

A burst of green light engulfed Adrien, and when it faded, he stood before me in a sleek black suit, complete with a mask and cat ears. His once-neat blond hair was now tousled, and a black belt with a cat tail completed the look. He resembled a character straight out of an ancient Egyptian myth.

"Adrien, you really should go," I said, trying to ignore the absurdity of the situation.

"Obviously," Adrien replied, looking at the window nervously. "But I can't go out looking like this."

"Just jump out of the window. What's the worst that could happen to a superhero?" I said, trying to lighten the mood.

Adrien looked skeptical. "Very funny."

"Seriously, go. Just be careful," I said, pushing him towards the window.

With a resigned sigh, Adrien jumped out of the window, his superhero suit fluttering as he disappeared into the night.

As I stood there, processing the bizarre turn of events, I realized that I was not dreaming or in some twisted simulation. This was my reality, and there was no escaping it.

I decided to leave the room and clean the blood from earlier before Nathalie found out. I had no idea what awaited us, but I knew one thing: my life had just become infinitely more complicated.