Miraculously Incredible

Chapter 3: Big Changes, All Around

"How could you?"

Gabriel perked up at hearing his son speak. Once they had been on the yacht, Adrien had grown quiet despite his earlier protests. But within the underbelly of Wayne's yacht the young Agreste had now broken his silence.

"Adrien..."

"How father?!" Adrien stood up, his voice rising. ''She was my friend! And you just left her behind with a supervillain on the lose?!''

''Adrien Augustus Agreste you will watch your tone this instant!'' Gabriel said in his own raised voice. Adrien flinched a bit but still stared back defiantly. ''As for your friend, it was unfortunate to leave her behind, but your safety was the top priority. Speaking of which...''

Adrien raised an eyebrow at his father's last sentence, followed by an immediate feeling of dread building in his stomach.

''You'll be leaving France indefinitely soon.''

Adrien felt everything slow down as the words left his father's mouth. His own became dry, and he could barely stammer out his response. ''W-what, why?!''

''These akuma attacks have become more and more frequent.'' Gabriel began, turning away from his son as he spoke, ''and not only that but they have literally hit close to home. Between Zombizu, Simon Says, and especially the Collector to name but a few, there have been too many times that you have been caught in the crossfire. Thus for your own safety you will be staying in America with one of my oldest and most trusted colleagues.''

''But what about you? You've also been affected by these Akuma attacks?! You were the Collector! And Ladybug and Cat Noir will-''

''Precisely!'' Gabriel said turning so sharply that Adrien could feel the vibration of air. ''That incident alone shows that these akumas are far too unpredictable, and forget about Ladybug and Cat Noir. They have barely defeated these villains only by the skin of their teeth. I may be grateful to them for their past service, but they are ultimately just children trying to do the job of adults.''

Adrien felt a small flare of anger at the jab towards his alter ego. Sure he and Ladybug may not be the most mature and were just teenagers, but they still had done alot more for the city than many adults had. They knew a thing or two about sacrifice and responsibility.

''But what about my friends?! Nino , Alya, Marinette, everyone, even Chloe!'' Adrien was surprised that he would miss the mean blonde. Just went to show how much he didn't like the idea of moving. ''I can't just leave him behind! You're gonna keep me from having friends for years, locked up in your stupid mansion, barely spending time with me your own son, now you're gonna ship me off to another country?! If you're this cruel, no wonder Mom le-''

WHAP!

Adrien's right hand instantly went to its corresponding cheek as his father's hand struck, producing a loud sound that seemed to cause nearby birds to disperse. Adrien saw that his father had a look on his face that was solemn, but also angry and even hurt. ''Adrien, you will not ever speak to me like this again. Ever since you've attended public school you've acted in a way very unbefitting an Agreste. Perhaps being away from those unruly juveniles will improve your matters.'' Gabriel then stood up and began to walk out the door. ''Once things have settled down, you leave Monday of next week.'' And once the door shut, the tears came.

Plagg, who had still been hiding in one of the cases, flew out and over to his host. ''Adrien, buddy. I'm so sorry...''

Adrien sniffed, sitting up from the white bed. ''It's okay Plagg. There wasn't anything you can do.''

Plagg shrugged. ''I guess you're right. But on the bright side, he did say indefinitely. That means you could still come back one day when Hawkmoth's defeated!''