Miraculous Ladybug - The Unfortunate

Two of Them

Peacock sat on the couch staring down at the puzzle in front of her. She sighed as the feathers from her mask flopped in her face. Peacock pushed them out out the way, and they fell back into her face. She growled and tucked them into her hair.

Peacock was still getting used to wearing her costume all the time. It was Vixen's one demand so her brother could stay with them.

Suddenly, Vixen burst into the room and ran over to her.

Peacock jumped up. "What's going on?!"

"Cat Noir is awake!" Vixen exclaimed.

Peacock's eyes widened. "He's awake!?"

"Yea! Come on!" Vixen opened the door.

"Wait.." Peacock paused.

Vixen searched her face, his smile disappearing.

"Fine." Vixen sighed. "You can bring him."

Peacock ran to Cat Blanc's room and kicked open the door.

Cat Blanc screamed and jumped.

"TRY KNOCKING NEXT TIME!" He yelled.

Peacock grabbed his wrist. "Cat Noir is awake! Come on!"

She pulled on his arm and he fell off the bed.

"What!?" Cat Blanc exclaimed. "He's awake and you're bringing me!? I'm the one who hurt him!"

Peacock dragged him out the door and down the hallway. "I want the two of you to get along!"

"Oh yea!" Cat Blanc said sarcastically. "I'm sure as soon as he wakes up, we'll go out for tea!"

Peacock smaked him on the head and dragged him outside to meet Vixen.

Vixen glared down at him. "I still don't think this is a good idea."

"Finally, something we agree on!" Cat Blanc growled, standing up. "The only thing we agree on."

Peacock sighed. "I know it's not my best plan, but I'm not leaving you home alone."

"Fine. Whatever." Cat Blanc said, walked past them.

"Thanks Adrien." Peacock replied as she walked up next to him.

Vixen grumbled something and followed after them. Peacock continued walking, slowly getting faster and faster, until they reached the building. Ladybug burst through the door before Vixen had even come around the corner.

"Come on, come on!" Ladybug said excitedly as she dragged Peacock inside. "The master wouldn't let me see him without you guys."

Peacock gasped as she and Ladybug entered the room. Cat Noir was sitting up on the bed in the corner of the room. Ladybug smiled and ran over to him.

"Cat Noir!" she cried as she hugged him.

"M-M'lady?" Cat Noir said, slightly confused.

Ladybug stepped back. "Sorry I'm just excited."

Cat Noir's ears perked up. "You were excited to see me? Well, I've been hurting for you too Bugaboo."

Cat Noir winked. Ladybug groaned and walked away. Peacock took the opportunity and walked over to him.

"Peacock! I'm glad you came." Cat Noir said.
"I'm just glad that you're feeling better. I felt so bad, I mean-"

Cat Noir reached out and touched her arm. "It's not your fault, don't worry about it."

Peacock gave Cat Noir a small smile.

"Cheer up! I'm all better aren't I?" Cat Noir said cheerfully.

"I'm still deciding whether to be cheerful or not." Ladybug said, walking back over.

Cat Noir laughed and stood up. "You know you love me."

Ladybug sighed and smiled.

"I'll take you to your house." Peacock said. "Is anyone else coming?"

Ladybug shook her head. "I would love to but..."

"Secret identities." Cat Noir finished.

"Secret identities." Ladybug confirmed.

"Well, I'll see you later Bugaboo." Cat Noir winked.
Ladybug rolled her eyes, but couldn't stop herself from smiling. Cat Noir's face lit up.

"I'll see you later kitty." Ladybug kissed Cat Noir on the cheek and jumped out the window.

Cat Noir was frozen, a huge smile appearing on his face. Peacock stifled a laugh.

"Come on lover boy." Peacock grabbed his hand and dragged him out the door where Vixen was waiting.

"What's wrong with him? I thought he was healed."
Vixen asked as they started to walk outside.

"Oh nothing." Peacock smiled.

Vixen crossed his arms. "Come on. Tell me."

Peacock pushed open the front door. "No-"

Cat Noir quickly jumped in front of them, pulling out his staff. Peacock stopped.

"Stay behind me." Cat Noir said quickly.

"What-" Peacock froze. Cat Noir was looking straight at Cat Blanc. She had completely forgotten that he was out here. Cat Noir launched himself at Cat Blanc.

"Watch out!" Peacock cried.

Cat Blanc looked up and rolled out of the way just in time. He pulled out his staff and stood up.

"Why did you help him?!" Cat Noir yelled at
Peacock. "Is... Is this a trick?!"

Cat Noir raised his staff. "Are you even who you say you are?! How do I know you're not her?!"

Cat Blanc quickly rushed forward and pinned Cat Noir's hands behind his back.

"Stop!" Peacock yelled, running over.

"Peacock-!" Vixen ran after her.

"Let him go Adrien." Peacock commanded.

"He's the one thats got me!" Cat Noir cried.

Cat Blanc let him go. "She means me."

Cat Noir stumbled forward and whipped around to face Cat Blanc. "You??"

"Well, he's the you from our world so..." Peacock started.

"He's your brother." Cat Noir finished, in disbelief.
Peacock nodded her head. Cat Noir stood up straight, and glared at Cat Blanc.

"So you just accepted him when he came crying to you? Did you even stop to think about the dangers?" Cat Noir turned to face Peacock. "He's obviously lying. He's going to wait for just the right moment, then stab you in the back."

Cat Blanc looked down and stayed quiet.

"I don't care." Peacock said. "He's my brother. I thought that I had lost him, and would never get him back. Don't tell me not to trust him."

Cat Noir sighed. "I'm just looking out for you. I care about you."

"You think that I don't know that?" Peacock asked. "I understand. I would do anything to protect you, but I would also do anything to protect him. I care about him."

Cat Noir looked at Cat Blanc, then back at Peacock. "If you trust him, then so do I. Besides, he's my counterpart. How bad can he be." Cat Noir smiled.

Cat Blanc gave Peacock a small smile. She beamed back at him and ran over, hugging him. She threw one arm around him and one around Cat Noir.

"Want to know what's even better than having one brother?" Peacock asked. "Having two of them."