The White Cat

Chapter 15: Plans

A frown curled Hawkmoth's mouth when a rectangular pool of light spilled all around him, stirring the swarm of resting butterflies into a fluttering frenzy. He released an agitated sigh. Foolish Akumas. It was most unwise to bring Cat Blanc here. Hawkmoth turned away from the massive window, looking at the opened door over his right shoulder.

"Must you have brought him here?" Hawkmoth growled softly, his question hanging threateningly in the air. The Akuma, holding Cat Blanc, flinched; his gaze flicked to Lady Noir before returning to Hawkmoth. He slightly bowed his head, regret oozing off him in waves. "That was an unwise decision. Considering Cat Noir's Kwami can track his chosen and that very said Kwami is currently with Ladybug."

Hawkmoth faced them as Lady Noir rolled her blue eyes. He raised an eyebrow at her reaction. Hawkmoth had known her obsession with the Black Cat. She had flown into a rage when Cat Noir was Akumatized. He exhaled slowly, dismissing his current thoughts of the female black cat.

"We had to lose Ladybug somehow. She was hot on his tail," she replied hotly. Hawkmoth frowned at her words; bringing Cat Blanc here was not the way to lose Ladybug. It would bring her here instead of losing her. Was Lady Noir now grasping at straws of why he was brought here?

"Just because you are a fan Cat Noir doesn't mean you can take him where ever you want. You don't want to end up in the hospital with his other victims, do you?" Hawkmoth asked calmly as Lady Noir hung her head. A smile curled his lips. "I'm glad you understand," he turned his attention to the stirring White Cat.

"I'm sorry Hawkmoth." The female cat sighed as she took a step back dejectedly. She flinched when he approached her. She peered at him through her ebony lashes as he gave her a reassuring smile. Lady Noir returned his smile hesitantly.

"All is forgiven, my little Akuma," he said softly as her body froze and her smile faltered at the name. She didn't like being called a demon. Hawkmoth returned his attention to the White Cat who was now sitting up and looking around in confusion. His ears flicked as his gaze landed on Hawkmoth. A smiled curled his mouth as Cat Blanc narrowed his eyes and folded his ears flat against his head, his tail thrashing in anger. "Now to take this kitty to where he belongs." Hawkmoth stepped back as Cat Blanc's claws swiped empty air.

The cat hissed as he glared at Hawkmoth through his lashes. Cat Blanc yowled as he launched himself at him while the sound of a whip cracked through the air. Cat Blanc's warrior cry turned into a yowl of pain as he dropped to the floor. He turned and glared at the Akuma that held onto the end of the whip as he was dragged toward it.

Cat Blanc exposed his canines as he released a threatening hiss. Panter blinked, unfazed by Cat Blanc's attitude as he continued to wind his whip. Cat Blanc bristled as he sprang to his feet, launching himself toward the Akuma only to get a face full of cloth that had attacked his senses before. Surprise froze Cat Blanc's body in place before he gripped the hand holding the cloth, desperately trying to yank it free from his face.

Hawkmoth could see the panic beginning to set in. Cat Blanc desperately clawed at the gloved hand before he fell limply to the ground, his body heaving from pants as he blinked, watching the world spin before his eyes rolled into the back of his head.

Hawkmoth chuckled as he twirled his hand. A white butterfly flittered to him before he pointed at the unconscious cat. The butterfly flicked its wings before diving towards Cat Blanc. Hawkmoth smirked as he watched the butterfly glow white before being sucked into the pawless ring. He had done his part to get the Akuma removed from Cat Noir.

Hawkmoth watched Panter fling Cat Blanc over his shoulder like a bag of flour after the butterfly had vanished. Gray Wolf followed behind Panter as he exited the massive room. He sensed them freeze when a pinkish-purple butterfly surrounded their masks. "Remember to make sure it's not easy for Ladybug to get to her partner. We don't need her to suspect that this is all a trap." Hawkmoth purred.

"Oui, Hawkmoth. We'll guard him." Their voices rumbled simultaneously as a dark smile curled Hawkmoth's mouth. The butterfly faded. He turned his attention to the Fox and the female cat.

"Volpina, you'll distract Ladybug until I say further." A sly smile curled Volpina's mouth as she gave a slight bow.

"With pleasure," she straightened before she pivoted and headed towards the door, bringing her flute to her lips. A sweet melody escaped it as she gently swayed to the tune. Hawkmoth turned to Lady Noir.

"You'll wait in the sidelines until you are needed." I growled as I pointed to her. "You've done enough damage." Lady Noir flinched as she gave a slight nod before taking off after Volpina.

"What about me?" Copycat demanded as he pointed to his chest with his thumb. He was growling softly. Hawkmoth simply sighed before a chuckle escaped him.

"You'll remain by my side till Ladybug has removed Cat Blanc's ring and it has been purified." Hawkmoth said softly as Copycat released an unhappy sigh before nodding with understanding. He sighed again as he let himself drop against the wall close to the door. He sank to the ground before resting his against the wall behind him.

"You'll get your chance soon enough." Hawkmoth murmured as Copycat's right ear twitched in his direction. Copycat opened his eyes and watched Hawkmoth before he snorted and closed his vibrant green eyes. He would use Copycat when the time for it came.