My Purrrrrincess

CHAPTER 7: THE EVILILLUSTRATOR

Marinette's POV:

I landed on my balcony and transformed by into my gown before anyone could see me. I looked down onto my royal guards training to protect me. I saw them doing push ups. I didn't want to distract him-I MEAN THEM! I didn't want to distract them, so I walked back into the palace. 

I went to find Alya, so we could discuss my Birthday party. I honestly didn't want this whole ball they were planning for me. I just wanted a simple cake and for all my friends from back home to visit. But apparently being a princess, you have some sort of image, or reputation to uphold.

Just then, I bumped into someone and toppled over.

"Oops! Sorry!" I cried.

"Your Majesty! Just who I was looking for." said a deep voice.

I looked up. I had just ran into the man who attacked my old village! I could finally see him clearly. He had jagged hair and purplish skin. He wore  stripped cloths and had a color pallet on his chest. But as far as anyone knows, I was in my room that whole time.

"It's fine. Who are you?" I asked/lied.

"I am the Evilillustrator" he bowed low.

"Are...you going to hurt me?" I asked, a little scared.

"No, your the most beautiful girl I've ever met. Why would I ever hurt you?"

Nathaniel?

"Thank you, tha-that's really flattering." I blushed.

Nathaniel/Evilillustrator's POV:

She's so cute when she blushes!

Marinette's POV:

"I just wanted to ask you a favor," he said.

He took my hands in his and looked me dead in the eye with more passion than I've ever seen. it sent chills down my spine.

"Will you let me paint you?"

"Like...a portrait?" I asked.

"Yes, I ran out earlier and didn't get the chance to."

"Well, I'm supposed to meet my lady in waiting about my party."

"Oh please Marinette, just give me until 2:00"

It was 1:00.

OK, this guy was trouble. How had sweet Nathaniel turned into this Evilillustrator guy? I had to get to the bottom of this...

"Of course," I smiled sweetly. "It would be an honor."

"Thank you your highness!" he smiled. "Follow me!" he grabbed my hand and led me down the hall.

Adrien's POV:

I was patrolling the castle like I always do at 1:00. Most people would find this the most boring part of being a knight, but I find it the most relaxing. It's the only time when I'm mostly alone and without my dad yelling at me.

I was thinking about the figure I was fighting earlier.

Who was he? And what did he want? And why was his weapon a paintbrush? He had powers, so was he miraculous holder?

Uhg, this was hurting my head.

I looked out the window at the other side of the castle. Then, I nearly jumped out of my skin.

I saw Princess Marinette being led by the hand by that mysterious figure! SHE COULD BE IN DANGER! I HAD TO SAVE HER!

I abandoned my post and started running down the hall. The princess was being led on the other side of the castle. I would have to run all the way around the castle to get to her.

(Yeah, I know it seems CHAT NOIR would be better in this situation, but I really want an ADREINENETTE scene!)

Marinette's POV:

The Evilillustrator led me down the hall. It was really hard to keep a clueless face. This guy attacked my old home!

"Nathaniel, where did you get this new look?" I couldn't help but ask.

"Who's Nathaniel?" he asked. "I am the Evilillustrator."

"Wait, you don't remember?" I asked, stopping. "You used to be this really sweet guy who was going to paint my portrait."

"That was before HawkMoth found me." he said.

"Who's Hawkmoth?" I asked.

I honestly didn't know.

"Hawkmoth is my savoir." He said. "he gave me these powers. In return, I'm supposed to get these two jewel things. The Miraculous, or whatever."

WHAT?!

Entered the throne room.

"Please," he gestured to the throne.

I nodded, and sat down on it.

He pointed his paintbrush at me.

"Smile..."