"Honey," A tearful voice makes its way through to Marinette's unconscious mind, "I'm so sorry we weren't here for you. Please keep fighting. You're such a strong girl." A small, soft hand squeezes hers while a bearded kiss tickles her forehead.
Marinette's eyes flutter open, "Mom? Dad?" Her voice feels hoarse, and the fluorescent lights hurt her eyes.
"Hi sweetie," Sabine says in a soft voice, wiping away her stray tears, "How are you feeling?"
Marinette looks at the new, not blood-stained gown she's in, "You know, I've been better."
Tom chuckles and sniffs at the same time, making an almost conflicting sound, "My daughter is as tough as nails. We're not leaving your side, though."
The girl puts on a brave face, "That's okay. I don't want you to worry about me."
She looks into her dad's watery eyes, trying to keep her façade up, but her emotions won't stay down, and soon she starts crying too.
"Shh," Her mother rubs her back, "It's gonna be alright. We're here now."
Marinette chokes out a sob that hurts her bruised neck, "I know. I'm just so scared, Mama. I'm so scared." She buries her head in Sabine's shoulder.
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"Are you scared, boy?" Gabriel chuckles as he removes his ascot, showing off a small purple brooch.
"You wish, old man," Chat growls, "I know what you're capable of: you won't kill me."
The man looks at him as they circle each other, "We've only just met. I think I may surprise you."
Adrien hesitates, suddenly feeling conflicted on fighting his father. The man standing there hardly resembles the dad he grew up with, as that one was sane. This one has blood on his hands: both literally and figuratively.
"Gabriel," It feels weird calling him by his first name, "Give me the Butterfly Miraculous. Please. I-I don't want to fight you."
"Suddenly turned into a cowardly little boy, have we?"
"I don't want anyone else to get hurt!"
"Isn't that the reason you came here?" Gabriel smirks.
Chat puts his staff back on his belt; hurting people isn't what he does, "Please." He walks towards his father slowly, with his hands in the air.
The villain seems to actually consider it, putting his hand up to his brooch. Once Chat is within reach, he puts his clawed hand out for the Miraculous.
"Dark wings, rise!" Hawk Moth suddenly shouts, surrounding himself with a bright purple light. Chat covers his eyes until a sharp pain hits his head, knocking him out.
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Always Find You
FanfictionLadybug and Chat Noir have been a team for nearly three years. Although they're the best of friends, they still don't know the others' identity. After his frequent visits, Chat makes Marinette a promise on her balcony one evening, "If you need me...
