White Shadows

Chapter 11: Félix

I glanced at the two people behind me with an impatient sigh. Bleu Royale was doing his best to comfort the shocked Ladybug.

After dealing with Stormmaster; Cat Blanc had leaped into the street, fleeing from his former akuma ally. It was surprising. When the wolf had gotten close enough, Cat had whirled around and attacked. He then, gave himself enough time to flee once more.

His sudden appearance startled Ladybug enough that she hasn't been responsive. I believe it was due to the fact that the tips of Loup Gris claws were stained red and Cat had deep claw marks on his back, starting at his shoulder blades and ending at his tail bone. I wouldn't be surprised if she was having a panic attack.

I snorted.

I glanced at them once more before slipping away with silent feet. I had waited long enough and wanted to wait no more. I turned my gaze to the ground, using my night vision to seek out the blood left behind by either Cat Blanc or Loup Gris. I had heard them fighting in the ally.

I inhaled deeply before snorting at the sour scent of akuma blood.

The mingling blood drops belonged to them both.

I glided down the alley Cat Blanc had disappeared into. I looked up when something fell from the wall. I stared at it, observing the walls where a pair of claws tore away at the building's exterior. Someone had climbed in a hurry. I cautiously touched the gashes only to have the sides crumble, even more, under my touch. I hummed with curiosity before climbing the building myself, I didn't have time to mull over how the deep slashes came to be.

I swung my legs over the building's edge when I had reached the top, planting my feet firmly on the stone and resting my arms on my knees. My nose twitched as I inhaled the frightened scent of the younger cat.

The dust of shattered brick was being blown away in a soft breeze. I sneezed when the lingering dust invaded. I stared at the small crater close to the lengthened building's edge. I kneeled next to it. My nostrils flared at the coppery scent of drying blood. It made me want to pinch my nose.

I resisted the desire.

I still needed to find my cousin.
I rose to my feet turning my gaze towards the east. An unhealthy scent of blood filling the air. I cringed before forcing myself forward, afraid of what I would find. My heart hammered in my chest with fear, and worry, the stronger the scent grew.

I halted before a pile of rubble. The buildings beside it damaged. I carefully picked my way across large amounts of stone work and metal frames. I halted in beside the broken unconscious form of Loup Gris, or at least the victim. Blood still oozed from him. My nose wiggled at the scent of fading life from the man. I pressed my clawed fingers against his neck, searching for a pulse. Surprise zinged through me. He was still alive.

I moved on, briefly glancing at the man. I had no way to call the police and performing CPR would just end up killing him. I'll let Ladybug take care of him; her 'Miraculous Ladybug' would fix him anyway.

I could hear sirens coming this way. And she was following them. I could pick up her faint scent. That spurred me forward. I needed to find Adrien before they did. Who knows what they'll do to him now that he is no longer an akuma.

I froze when I stepped in a wide path of blood. Alarm tugged at my heart. Cat didn't get away unscathed. I grit my teeth as I picked up speed, following my nose and the blood.

I froze when the scent of blood became overpowering. It almost smelled of decay. My heart dropped at the thought. My body trembled. I didn't want to know if I was too late.