Toi et Moi

The Bubbler

Leaping from my balcony, I spot Ladybug running across the roof. "Ladybug!" I shout and easily catch up to her. "Do you mind if I join you?" I look over at her with a grin.

Ladybug nods her head and looks at the fireworks. "Let's go get the Bubbler."

Landing next to Ladybug, I silently observe the party going on beneath me. If you asked me what I thought the newest Akumatized villain was planning, I definitely wouldn't say a birthday party for Adrien Agreste. But I guess anything's possible at this point if I really think about it.

Staring down the people, one thing I notice, beside the slow music Bubbler switched on, is how everyone is not, how should I say, having genuine fun. Observing the people slow dance, I hear Ladybug mutter "there is no way this is happening".

I turn to her with a raised brow. "Wha—"

"Lucky charm!" she cuts me off with a shout and I watch in confusion as she pulls out a record and throws it at the DJ booth. The record bounces and lands perfectly before starting to play a more upbeat tune. The Bubbler starts to quickly look around and I pull Ladybug out of view.

Feeling confused (and a little annoyed) I look down at her in bewilderment. "What was that about?" I question.

Before she can respond, a bleep comes from her miraculous. Knowing she doesn't have long, I drop the subject. "You better leave before you change back—" I step back and grin— "Don't worry though, I'll keep an eye on the place while you're gone!"

She nods at me before flipping off the wall and disappearing. Turning my attention back to the Bubbler, I sweep through the crowd and notice one of the partygoers isn't playing along anymore.

Not dancing, he quickly catches the attention of the Bubbler and I pull out my tonfas and sneak closer, just in case.

The Bubbler walks up to the boy with a glare. "Hey, why aren't you having fun?"

"None of your business." He scoffs out with crossed arms and a scowl.

Oh, come on! That's a horrible answer!

Not liking his answer (no surprise) his glare worsens. "Then I'm gonna make it my business..." he states with a grin before pulling out his wand. The guy starts to panic and the Bubbler sends a large bubble his way.

Leaping down, I land on the bubble and pop it before flipping behind the Bubbler.

The Bubbler twirls around and glares up at me. "Why you gotta be like that?"

"Sorry, I guess I must've fell." I shrug my shoulders with a grin.

This doesn't make him happy and he readies his wand with a scowl. "I'm gonna—"

Ladybug's yoyo flies at the electrical cord. "Sorry, Bubbler, but the party's over!" she states with a firm look. "You made all the adults disappear and now you're imprisoning anyone who isn't having fun."

"You will not bust up my party!" he glowers before grabbing his wand and throwing bubbles at the two of us.

I quickly dodge them as Ladybug jumps into the air and charges at him.

Chat finally appears and smirks. "Looks like I made it just in time!"

Dodging a bubble, I grin and keep my eyes on the Bubbler. "About time, Chat, I was beginning to worry!" I shout to him with a brief glance his way.

Chat pouts and looks up at me. "Whatever! I—"

The Bubbler suddenly sends tons of tiny bubbles their way.