White Shadows

Chapter 20: Ladybug's Team

I yawned as I went down to the Bakery. It was a Saturday morning. School had been cancelled for the rest of the month because of the events of the past few weeks. It had felt longer than three weeks. I yawned again when I stepped into the shop, prepared to help my parents with what they needed done.

I froze and stared at the sight before me. Bridgette was there, kissing a startled looking Félix. Adrien with a large Cat like smile on his face as he watched his cousin try and push Bridgette away. Even Gabriel Agreste seemed amused with Bridgette's antics. I stared at them. They were all here. All my team mates were here in the shop.

Gabriel held a plate of a half-finished cheesecake slice while Adrien turned his attention to his father. They exchanged a few words. Gabriel looked like he was trying to get know his son. I've never expected to see them all at once.

Except for that one time at Master Fu's place.

I blinked as Alya darted towards me, giving me a hug. She showed me a video she had recorded on her phone. I smiled as she showed me what had happened the past few weeks. But what excited her more than anything was the kiss shared between Cat Noir and Ladybug. I tried my hardest not to laugh while Alya chattered excitedly.

I could feel the knowing stares of my parents. I glanced at them as a supporting smile curled Tom's and Sabine's face. I wondered if they had figured out who I was.

"Hello M'Lady." A voice purred. I couldn't help the large smile that took place. I looked at Adrien; a smile curled his mouth that was a little too much like Cat Noir. He gave a slight bow. Gabriel's gaze burned into me as Bridgette protested very loudly. I looked up at the fashion designer. He gave me a slight nod before turning his attention to Félix, who was trying to escape Bridgette. He approached and assisted Félix, he spoke a few words to the woman that had her turning bright red.

Félix looked grateful as Bridgette gave a slight nod before turning her attention to Félix. She said a few words that had him give a small smile. He planted a quick kiss on her cheek. She blinked; looking stunned before a large smile curled her mouth.

Félix and Gabriel approached us. I stared at Gabe; he was wearing a hat and street clothes. I snickered. I couldn't blame him. If he was trying to blend in, might as wear clothes that will make it so. I looked at Félix, realizing for the first time that he was wearing a white t-shirt with blue jeans and sneakers.

Adrien and I both snickered as Bridgette followed him, a spring in her step. Félix didn't seem to mind when she looped her arm through his right. Sabine approached us.

"Do you guys want to come inside the house?" Mom asked with innocence. She looked at Gabriel. "Tom has a few questions for you." Adrien stared at her before giving a slight nod. Tom guided us inside and pointed to the couches, offering my team a seat. Gabriel talked with my dad. I was curious to what they were saying. Even Félix had joined in on the conversation. Bridgette had remained behind to help Mom with the shop.

Adrien was watching them, a smile curled his face. "What are they talking about?" I asked in a soft whisper. Adrien just smiled as he looked at me from the corner of his eye. His eyes were glowing. I sighed. I needed to get used the cat side effects. The users of the cat, their side effects were more obvious than the users of the ladybug.

"We haven't taken care of all the Akumas. Volpina is still out there." I had forgotten about his bird side effects. One of them was being silent. I usually could tell where he was; because he was not as quiet as the two cats I know of. I looked at Félix as he approached the three of us. He took the seat beside Adrien. Gabriel stared at him, his gaze hardening. I sighed. I was hoping they were past this. Gabriel was still competing with Félix for Adrien's attention. One wouldn't know unless you knew how Adrien got into Félix's care.

Félix didn't care. He was just doing what fathers do, paying attention to their sons. He didn't do too much to the point Adrien felt smothered. He was also trying to get Gabe to give more attention to Adrien. But he was always so awkward about it.

"And she knows how to control people with her illusions." Félix said in a soft voice, pulling my attention back to him. I looked at him surprised.

"How do you know that?"

"I've seen her take control of you when . . ." He fell silent, glancing at Adrien. He was staring at his lap. "I was going to grab you but you seemed to snap out of it before I had the chance to pull you away from the river's edge."

"Ok we get it." Plagg whined, peeking out of Adrien's pocket. Adrien sighed as Félix stared at the black cat.

"You are still cranky." Seher chuckled as he watched the Cat Kwami glare at him. Soft chuckles escaped Tikki as she peered out of her hiding spot. Liaza peered out Félix's pockets nervously. I stifled my chuckles when Félix grabbed him behind the neck, probably holding him by his scruff, pulling him out of his pocket.

"You can go socialize if you want. I won't stop you." He grunted as Liaza glanced at him before zipping towards the plate of treats on the table.

"What do we do about Volpina?"

"There isn't much we can do for now." Félix sighed.

"All we can do is wait for her to come out of hiding." Gabriel murmured. I nodded in agreement.

"Knowing Hawkmoth, he isn't going to be happy." They all looked at me. "I just hope he doesn't send her help."