Balance (Luka Couffaine X Fem-Reader)

XXXVI: The Dark Owl

New Day new chapter...

(Y/n Pov)

Classes were finally done for the day, and I walked out with Rose and Jules. "Do you want to go to the Kitty Section practice today?" Rose asked me, and I smiled. "I'd love to." but then Mr. Damoclès interrupted me. "Common girls, you can chat outside." I sighed, remembering my babysitting duties. "But, I'm still grounded; maybe tell Lucy I'm sorry next time," I told them as I hugged them goodbye. Adrien walked over to me. "Ready." "Yeah, let's go home." We got into the car, and the gorilla drove us home.

After we got home, we transformed (Shadow) and started our patrol. "You ready for the festival?" Cat asked me, and I nodded. "Of course, are you?" Cat laughed. "You know I will be, but to be safe, you go first." I laughed as we jumped into the scene.

"Light giant cushion." I called out, catching 'The Owl,' Cat caught the Cat with his staff. "The Owl, I understand you are trying to help. But this is the fifth time we have rescued you this week!" "You're really going to get hurt one of these days. At least wear a helmet." Cat told 'Owl' as he handed the Cat back to its owner. "But you don't wear helmets." 'Owl answered. "Mr. Owl, we've told you already. It's not the same for us. We're real superheroes!" Lb said, and I rolled my eyes, "With real superpowers! And magic suits." Cat continued, and I elbowed him. "I know. But I only dreamed of becoming a real superhero since I was a little boy!" I smiled softly as I helped the man up. "I understand, but to truly help, you can't put yourself and whom you are trying to save in danger."

The reporter Clara Contard asked the Owl, "Thanks to some advice from my good friends Lumier, Ladybug and Cat Noir, I am certain I will do better next time!" There was clear annoyance between the heroes, and we all looked at each other in question. "I will be reviewing my weaponry and engaging in training. Because wherever there's injustice, there's The Owl! Owl Mist!" 'The Owl' ran away after he used his 'Owl Mist' "Hoo-hoo! Hoo-hoo! Sorry!" We can hear the 'The Owl' yell out as we lose sight of him.

"Any comments?" The reporter asked us as the camera turned back to us. "Uh, you know, he's a great guy. But to all the children of Paris, you mustn't copy him, okay? It's very dangerous!" "Yes, but if you run into trouble, please ask for help." "The ladies are right. So, don't try this at home. Okay, kids?" Cat finishes as he winks towards the camera.

I roll my eyes, and we all head out.

...

"The principal, Mr. Damoclès, has a good heart, but this is bound to end badly," Cat told LB and me as we sat on a rooftop. "And we can't spend all our time watching out for him either. It's turning into a full-time job!" Lb told us as she yawned. "I know; imagine babysitting others who think they know more than you," I told them, sipping my drink. "You know that's not the same. But perhaps we should convince him to stop trying to be a superhero by... scaring him, for example?" Cat told me, and I shook my head.

"And shatter the poor man's dream? No way! On the contrary, maybe we should help him achieve his dream. He said he wanted to be a hero, even if it's just for one day." "Yeah, we can probably ask him to keep some people safe or have a greeting at the school," I answered, not knowing what to do about this situation. "Of course! If we make him a hero for a day like he always dreamed of, he'll be happy and quit playing this dangerous game. Spot on, as usual, my Lady! We just have to figure out how?" "I just may have an idea," Lb said happily. "Just leave me out of it. This could go wrong, and I want nothing to do with the consequences." The two nodded, 'You still don't trust Marinette,' Yang asked me, and I nodded, not liking where everything was going.

...

"So, Y/n, are you still grounded?" Rose asked me as the three of us walked out of the school. "Sadly, yes, but hopefully, this will be the last day." "Really?" Both Rose and Jules said in sync, and I nodded. "Of course, and hopefully, I'll be able to go attend the festival during liberty."