Miraculous Turn of Events Re-write

Author Note

I apologise again, everyone🥺 this chapter will be delayed to either Thursday or this weekend, I thought I'd keep to the schedule, but some stuff came up, so I had to delay it. As an apology here is an edited version of the previous chapter that was supposed to be included so maybe we can use this part to tell me if you prefer the original or if you prefer this version, I always appreciate your opinions... 

Context, this would have been when Staraí was sitting in the lounge after Leon goes back to his room. This was the last line: "Yeah, I hope it all goes according to plan," Staraí stated, gaining a nod from the other.

He let out a sigh as he set down his cup, "I have to be missing something," he growled and hit the chair with his fist, "Where is that damn bat?!" he said. "We will find it," the voice replied, "Yes, yes we will," he said and picked up the cup and tried to regain his senses.

Meanwhile, in Leon's room, he enters the room and carefully opens a black velvet box. "Hey, my little Bat," he greeted as a small black kwami flew out of his ring, "Leo, I've missed you," the fluffy kwami cuddled up to his holder. "Me too Fang," he said and petted his friend before plopping onto his bed, the kwami hovered close by, "What's wrong Leo?" he asked warmly, Leon let out a sigh, "I don't really want to meet Mr. Agreste, where did that come from?" he asked. 

"Aw cheer up, this could be a great opportunity for you. Your uncle is just trying his best for you," a warm friendly voice says to the boy. "I know Fang, he always tries so hard, like taking a teaching job here... Why did he move us to Paris though? He never told me the real reason. He just said there's a special reason," he wondered. "Well, I'm sure it is to benefit you Leo, you are the one he thinks about the most," the fluffy kwami replied, "I know he does and I know it is a great thing... but I mean I only mentioned Gabriel Agreste once when we were moving," Leon tried to explain as his kwami quietly listened. 

"You know Fang, I know I've been different but so has Uncle Rai. He has always fussed over me, but now he has paid even closer attention. When dad was around, Uncle Rai would drag him out once a week for their 'date night'," he said and chuckled slightly at the memory of his father and Staraí joking around and Staraí then trying to hit his dad upside the head when the joke went too far, but it quickly dissipated.

"We both lost my dad, but he's only letting me work through my grief while keeping his away. He has to care for me since no one else in my family would. It's not fair on him," he said, clenched his fist at the thought. "It's not because no one else would, Leo, you know that," the kwami chirped in and Leon sighed in acknowledgement, he knew his uncle loved him more than anyone else and wouldn't let his only real family be separated.

"Yes, I know... but why must he be the one carrying it all? And despite all that, he still thinks about trying to make my life as normal as possible while remembering the smallest things I mention. Like this apprentice with Gabriel Agreste," Leon expressed more, his emotions seemed to show more when he was speaking with his little friend. "What your uncle does is not a bad thing tho Leo, he's an adult, he's being responsible," the kwami replied, being the voice of reason that he usually was.

"I know Fang, but I want to help him in some way. He also deserves to enjoy his life... or at least try to have a normal life too," Leon said showing what he wanted most, he truly wanted his uncle to be happy too but, more often than not, ended up feeling like he was a burden stopping his uncle from living his life. When he was around Fang, this hardly happened because he would pull him away from these thoughts, as he did now after a moment of thought.

"Hmmm, you know, maybe we could try playing Cupid. I mean, he said he has become friends with your teachers, maybe he can become extra close to one of them," the kwami suggested, Leon sat up quickly, "Fang! You're a genius!" Leon exclaimed and hugged his furry kwami, "But how do we do this?" He asked, relaxing back onto his bed with his knees to his chest and Fang resting on them.

"We will need more info on the teachers that he has spoken to, which means you'll need to ask him about it more. He will definitely overshare because of how much he loves you," the kwami answered with a shrug. "Don't you think he would be a little guarded if I just ask," Fang gave him a look and he threw his hands up in surrender, "You're right oh wise one," he teased. "I'm so glad I have you around, mate," he added with a rare smile, "I'm happy to be around, mate. Now, it's time for you to get some rest," Fang replied.

"Oh, first Fang, I saw that miraculous battle today! It was so amazing and that one in school too," Leon said getting excited, "Do you think we can maybe join those fights?" he asked nervously. The kwami laughed at his holder's excitement, "I think we can Leo, our time is near... But you know that with your health and mental state it can be dangerous," he replied and looked at Leon concerned. "Helping people is the right thing to do, Fang. So, I want to try," he answered confidently.

"You have a hero's heart, Leon," the kwami said with a small smile, "We will have to be careful," he added looking seriously at his holder, "I promise that I will be," he said excitedly. "Well then, I will try my best to make sure you get the chance to join the heroes Leo," Fang says and Leo hugs his kwami, "Thank you Fang! I can't wait," Leon says excitedly. "My pleasure Leo, but remember, because of your health, you may not remember it very well. And with my previous injuries, we may not be able to perform at the highest level," Fang explains as he flutters about and Leon nods in understanding.

"I understand Fang, but as long as we try, that's enough for me. You can just fill me in on what I forget," he says with a smile that makes Fang relax, "Okay young hero," he says as he settles next to Leon. "Time for you to get some rest then. Tomorrow may be your big day if there's an attack," the kwami said with a smile, "Okay, okay, goodnight, Fang," he said and settled in his bed, "Goodnight Leo," the kwami replied while cuddling up next to him.