Black Cat At My Door (Chat Noir X Reader)

Chapter 16: Copy Chat

Episode: Copy Cat
Warning! Extremely long!

This morning you woke up to Monty jumping on you. "(y/n)! Get up!" he called to you loudly. You pushed him off of you and sat up in bed. "That was a rude way to wake me." you grumbled. "Well excuse me! Your alarm clock didn't wake you!" Monty sassily snapped. You smiled remembering your weekend. "Today will be a good day!" you told Monty.

That morning was typical. You got up, showered, got dressed, ate breakfast, and got to school. When you walked into your first class Nino was the only person there yet so you took Adrien's spot next to him. He noticed and smiled. "So (y/n), how was your weekend?" he asked. Your smile widened. "It was great! I spent sunday with Adrien all day!" you exclaimed. "Oh, really?" Nino asked with a kinda menacing grin, "Tell me all about it." You began describing your whole day (leaving out the nightmare Adrien had) and half way through Alya came in and started listening. She just smiled along and didn't say much but sent a few evil glares Nino's way while he smirked a bit. You didn't really know why but you just went with it (lol its battle of the wingmen/women). Soon Adrien joined in your chat about your weekend and then Marinette came in too. When she heard of your entire day with Adrien her smile faded a bit. You noticed and began to apologize, "Sorry I didn't spend my weekend with you and Alya. I just already had plans with Adrien." "No, it's fine," she said "Me and Alya had a fun time anyway." The bell rang then and your school day began. It was pretty normal and you only got a few snide remarks from Chloe. By the time lunch rolled around you still had kept up your good mood. At lunch Alya told you all of a statue unveiling. It was going to be of Chat Noir and Ladybug. "It's a shame that they couldn't get Tigeress in." Alya said. "Yeah, but she's pretty new to the group and they were probably already building the statue when she arrived." you countered. Nino agreed, "She has a point." Alya decided to change the topic. "Hey guys I'm doing a little poll to see who is the favorite hero! Wanna join?" she asked. You all decided to join. "Okay," she said, getting out her phone, "Who is your favorite?" "That's easy!" you chimed, "Chat Noir!" Adrien's face lit up for some reason "I'm going with
(y/n) again." Nino agreed. "Good," Alya said as she typed into her phone, "what about you two. Adrien? Mari?" "Oh, I like Tigeress!" Adrien exclaimed. It made you happier Adrien liked you in both forms. "I thought you liked Ladybug?" Marinette said, sadly. "Yeah, but I like Tigeress a bit more." Adrien told her. "Okay then. Well, I like Ladybug." Marinette told the group. Alya went over her data and smiled. "I can't wait to post this!" As the rest of lunch went by you all laughed and joked happily. The classes you had after lunch passed swiftly as well and you traveled home happily. When you did get home you only had 20 minutes before Alya called. "(y/n) I need you to come over to Mari's, stat." Alya practically screamed into her phone before she hung up. Within seconds she had sent directions. You sighed, "There goes my peaceful evening." "Whatever, just get going." Monty said as he jumped into your bag. You walked all the way to Mari's place and were greeted by Alya and Marinette at the door. Alya practically dragged you up to Marinette's room. "Okay, why did you need me?" you asked, agitated. "Marinette found the only way she could talk to Adrien without stuttering!! She could just call him, but she needed a script and since you and Adrien hang out so much you could write it!" Alya explained in one breath. To be honest you did not want to help at all. It made you feel as if you were setting Adrien up for some trap, but you helped make a script anyway. "Look, we all know improv is not your bag, so stick to our script." Alya said as she handed Mari the paper you'd been writing on. "But teachers say I don't sound natural when I read!" Marinette said in a doubtful tone. "Then memorize it!" Alya told her. "It's pretty simple. You can do this!" you cheered her on. "Just remember don't improvise!" Alya reminded her as she passed her the phone. Marinette's eyes shifted from the paper and phone a few times and then she groaned. "Forget it! This is never going to work!" Marinette exclaimed. Alya tapped the call button on the phone. "Too late." she said. You went with Alya behind the bed because Marinette began panicking and holding the phone as if it were a bomb. The phone ended going to voicemail. "It's gone to voicemail." Mari whispered. "Leave a message! Remember no improv!" Alya whisper-shouted back. However Marinette completely ditched the script and began speaking, "Hello, uh, Adrien's voicemail! So, um this is Marinette, who, uh, has a message for you, of course, umm, because this is your phone. Um, haha. CALL ME, SEE YOU LATER, BYE!" she yelled the last part into the phone and chucked it at the bed. 'Well if that isn't the thirstiest thing I've ever heard', you thought to yourself. Alya glared at Mari as she made her way over on a swivel chair. "What!? What did you expect me to say?! Hey hotstuff this is Marinette! I'd ask you on a date to a movie, but I have such a crazy crush on you that the only way I can talk to you without foaming at the mouth is over this stupid phone!" Mari exclaimed. 'Nope. That is the most thirsty thing I've ever heard.' you tought. A monotone voice from the phone spoke, "If you wish to hear your message again press one. If you wish to erase your message press two." "Pick two! Pick two!" Alya yelled. Mari grabbed her phone and slid off the bed in the process, but we all heard a voice clearly say, "Message saved. Goodbye!" Marinette collapsed on her bed. Alya tried to comfort her and told her, "It's not as bad as you think. Okay, it's bad, but you were going to have to tell him one of these days! Someway or another! Think of it this way; no more secrets!" Marinette groaned into her pillow. "The voicemail recorded my entire conversation." she concluded dully. "Big deal!" Alya said. "I called him hotstuff. He cannot be allowed to hear that message! If he does I'll die of shame!" Marinette shook Alya. "Okay, okay! I got an idea. If the phone went to voicemail it means the dude is busy. Which also means you can get to it before he does." Alya said, thoughtfully. "Of course!" Marinette exclaimed. She scrambled from her bed to pull down a scroll type thing from her ceiling. It was Adrien's schedule! 'What kind of stalker is this girl?!' you thought. Marinette continued speaking, "Adrien has fencing club after school! That's why he didn't pick up! It ends in exactly 22 and a half minutes!" Alya seemed just as shocked as you were to see this and said, "You are seriously insane! You know that, right?" Marinette just giggled. "Are you coming with us to get his phone?" Alya asked, turning to you. You glanced around the room nervously and replied, "No, um, my parents needed me to do something at home." "Okay, you go do that! We are going to get that phone!" you all took off running down the hall and at the front door you took a separate turn into an alley way as Chat arrived at the ceremony. "Monty, transform me!" you called to you kwami. When you were tigeress you climbed to the roof top then jumped down to the statue just as Chat did to avoid the crowd. "Hiya!" you said as you waved to the crowd. The artist of the statue introduced himself as Theo and began apologizing furiously that you didn't get to be part. You just smiled and assured him that it was okay. "Do you know where ladybug is?" Chat whispered in your ear. You mumbled back to him, "No clue." The unveiling went on without her and it worried you slightly. She didn't seem like the kind of person to miss out on something like this. Towards the end of the ceremony Chat went off to thank the Artist who designed the statue. You did see the artist walk off quite angry but you didn't think Chat caused it so you went on your way and climbed onto a rooftop. You took your time going home as you never saw the city from here in daylight. When you got home you turned on the t.v. in your living room. It was flipped to a news channel that was featuring Chat Noir. You smiled softly and sat down to watch. Your smile faded when you heard, "Shocking News! Someone has stolen the Mona Lisa painting and that thief was, without a doubt, our beloved hero, Chat Noir!" The video switched over to a phone video obviously taken by a shaking bystander. You didn't want to believe it, but there he was taking the painting straight from the wall. As a security guard tried to stop him Chat simply tripped him and kicked him. He kicked this man with such force the security guard hit the wall and slip down limply. Your hands were covering your mouth and your eyes watered, but you were on the edge of your seat to hear more. Chat said at least one thing before he left with Mona Lisa, "This painting is the cat's meow!" You changed the channel as tears rolled down your cheeks. You didn't know what to think about this as a children's cartoon played. Monty sat to the side to you, silent. "That's not Chat Noir." Monty said finally. "That can't possibly be him. He wouldn't do that. We have to find out what happened. C'mon, let's go!" Monty tugged at your shirt, urging you to get up and find him. You quickly jumped up and ran out your house. You transformed in a empty alley and rushed to find Noir. You hurried to the museum that once housed the Mona Lisa. It actually was closer to your house than your family's book store. You found Lady Bug, but she ran in before you had a chance to speak. At your distance though, you could see Chat Noir flee the building. You chased the Cat and caught up to him. As he hid on part of a building's roof you tackled him. "Oww! What are you doing?" He asked, sounding offended. You grimly responded, "Save it Chat. I'm covering you from the helicopters circling the museum. Tell me, was that really you stealing the Mona Lisa?" "huh? No! Do you really think I'd do that!?" he asked, even more offended. You sighed. "No, but he looks just like you." you reminded him. He took out his baton between you and pushed the paw button. "What are you doing?" you questioned. "Um, I'm calling Lady Bug?" He said confused that you even asked. You told him, surprised, "Oh, I didn't know you could do that!" Lady Bug picked up and Chat began talk to her, "You know I'm innocent, right?" "Of course, but-" she was cut off by a helicopter speaker calling out, "CHAT NOIR SURRENDER NOW!" You grabbed his hand and ran. "Chat, run!" you yelled at him. He began running with you and kept holding your hand. You eventually out ran the helicopter and ran into your own house. "Umm, Chaton? You realize this isn't our house." Chat said. You quickly thought up an excuse. "I know this girl; she wouldn't mind and nobody should be home." you told him. His miraculous beeped. "Go on and recharge, I won't look." you said, facing the wall. You could hear him transform and his kwami tiredly ask, "You got any cheese?" you giggled softly and told him, "In the fridge if it isn't already gone." He sounds so cute!, you thought. "Any idea who our villain is?" you asked. Chat passed a candy stick to you with a tanned hand. You recognized it as the candy the Artist, Theo, was eating during the unveiling. "I think it was the Artist that made that sculpture." Chat told you. One thing didn't make sense to you still. "Why would be want to be you though?" you thought aloud. "Well..." Chat guiltily began. "Spill it." you commanded. "He may of had a crush on Lady Bug and I told him that she'd only go with a guy like me." He sheepishly admitted. This sparked up some anger in you for some reason. "Why would you do something like that?" you asked. "I don't know. I was just jealous I guess. I've never heard someone talk about me like he talked about ladybug." he told you. He sounded hurt. You sighed. You just couldn't be mad at him. "Just make sure you thank the girl who lives here for letting you rest here." you told him. "Ayyyye, I'm ready to go!" his kwami said. "Okay plagg, claws out!" he called to his kwami who now had a name. Plagg, you thought, that's his kwami's name. Chat tapped your shoulder with a gloved hand. "We can go now! I have an idea of where he might be hiding!" chat confidently told you.

The two of you exited the house and were careful to not be caught by the police. You stopped at an art studio, presumably Theo's. Chat Noir jumped in first and signalled for you to stay behind. While Chat explored the studio you looked at your bow for anything to Lady Bug. You spotted a paw print above the handle and pushed it in. Almost immediately a chunk of the bow's handle moved away and revealed a screen. It displayed a picture of Lady Bug. She answered in a video and you began to explain to her where you were but you heard chains rattle from behind you and turned to find one Chat in chains and another Chat on top of him, about to take his ring. "Listen, I gotta go but please hurry!" you told Lady Bug. "But-" she tried to respond but you hung up. You jumped into the studio the same way your Chat did. "Where is the akuma?" you asked as you strode over. The Chat on top told you, "In his ring! Here take it!" you gently grabbed the bottom Chat's hand and as you were about to slide the ring off a part of the paw print on his ring disappeared. You were shocked and exclaimed, "He even has the same powers as you!" Top Chat Noir responded, "I know! Simply amazing isn't it!" Suddenly the bottom Chat Noir spoke up. "If you don't believe I'm the real Chat Noir ask him questions! Please!" he urged. You looked back up to the top Chat. "If you're really Chat Noir then how did we first meet?" you asked. "We, um, met when we battled Stormy Weather!" he nervously told you. "Wrong!" you yelled as you shoved him off your Chat. Ladybug arrived at that moment. She looked at the two Chats, clearly confused. "It's that Chat!" you said pointing to the Chat across the room. "Alright!" she said, "Lucky Charm!" A spoon landed in her hands. "What am I supposed to do with this?" she asked no one in particular. "Cataclysm!" the copy cat yelled. He lunged at your Chat but you slid in front of him and held up the chain trapping him. The intruder Chat's attack hit the chain and destroyed it. With your Chat free this would be a much easier fight, if he had his baton. The copy currently wielded both his and Chat's. Your Chat tried to attack him, but to no avail. Then Lady Bug tried he dealt with her quite well too. Now it was your turn and you ran up to him and elbowed him in the stomach and then proceeded to swipe your leg under him and tripped him. As one baton slipped away from him your Chat grabbed it and you backed off. The two of them continued in a sword fighting fashion. Soon the batons slipped away from both of them and it was just an all out fist fight. Ladybug actually grabbed one and made an unappealing fishing pole with her yo-yo, tape, spoon, and baton. "What are you doing?" you questioned. "Going akuma fishing!" she responded as she flung the line and hook. It looped over the ceiling support beams and snagged the copy cat's belt. She reeled him up and you jumped and snatched the paper from his pocked which you figured was the akuma. As you landed you ripped the paper in half and sure enough a akuma fluttered out. Lady Bug devilized it and talked to the victim. While she did that you hugged chat. "Next time let me come in with you right away!" you scolded him. "Okay, okay!" he said as he patted your back and returned the embrace. Then your group went their separate ways.

Later that night when you were about to fall asleep you heard a tap on your window. "Come in!" you called out, knowing who it was. You sat up in your bed and faced Chat. "What's a cat like you doing here?" you asked, teasingly. "I'm here to thank you." he said, "I, um, I may have rested in your house for a rest and I wanted to thank you." You smiled politely. "It's okay Chat I don't mind! Stop by when you want to!" you told him. He unexpectedly hugged you tightly. "God, you are too sweet to me." he said softly. You hugged him back. "Well, I must go, but know if you ever need me just call." you smiled and assured him you would. You then walked to the window with him. "Goodnight princess." he said and gently you kissed his cheek. While he ran off into the night you sighed, "If only you knew, Chat Noir. I wish I could tell you I'm Tigeress."