Thaumaturgic (Bakugou Katsuki x Reader - Miraculous Ladybug AU)

A Black Beetle and a Red Rabbit

Ch.28 - A Black Beetle and a Red Rabbit

Midoriya inhaled slowly, trying to find some sort of rational way out of this mess. One of his friends and classmates had been akumatized again, and this one seemed particularly strong. It seemed her power not only allowed her to change the natural process of life... but once messed with, the person affected had become solely unified to the akuma villain.

It was as if (Name) had become a God who created her peers for the sole purpose of never thinking poorly of her... or making her feel any sort of anxiety.

Midoriya could relate. Be it the akumatization when he was already feeling low and questioning himself or that he and his newest classmate shared a lot of similar traits, and nervous ways of thinking when it came to social situations.

But now, despite wanting to help... he knew he couldn't get close without possibly becoming affected by her power as well. Thus... he was left trying to post to social media while also fearfully watching the door to make sure he wasn't found.

If his guess was right... Red Beetle and Kuro were normal people who had magic powers. Thus, they had to watch the news right? They'd see his message and come to help right?

Midoriya shut his eyes, fingers pausing making his message. He jumped suddenly the next moment though when someone suddenly placed a hand on him. The boy letting out a shriek before a large hand was placed over his mouth.

"Do you want to get our fucking hiding spot found?" A gruff voice scolded the green-haired boy.

Midoriya blinked, seeing someone familiar... but in a completely different color scheme. Red Beetle looked to now be a black beetle. The red of his costume now replaced with varying shades of black. His grenades were still there, but now instead of three... he had two. Plus... now the tips of his hair were black instead of red.

"A-are you Red Beetle?" Midoriya asked.

RB sighed. "Yeah... long story short... Kuro's on some trip right now and can't help. So-"

RB sucked in his breath, still not believing he was doing this. He did not want to do this. But... there was something greater on the line. And whether it be Plagg's influence already directly affecting him and making him more willing to hand Tikki over, or that his feelings for you were a lot stronger than he assumed... Red Beetle finally told Midoriya what he wanted from him.

"-I need your... assistance." The blonde male breathed out.

Midoriya's eyes widened as a small red being holding a red gem floated forward. Midoriya held out his hands, letting the creature land in his cupped hands. Tikki smiled happily, holding out her gem to him.

Upon Midoriya taking it, the gem transformed into a thin stringed bracelet with the miraculous tied in the center. Midoriya was left in silence but slowly slipped the object on. He turned to RB in the next moment, eyes wide and ready to help.

"Long story short... this is Tikki. She's my kwami. So when we're done... you will give her back to me." RB's voice was stern.

Midoriya nodded furiously. "O-oh course! I wouldn't take what's rightfully yours!"

"Good. Now listen up. I'm only explaining your powers once!" RB rose his voice slightly as another loud crash came from the hallway. "The miraculous is only activated if you ask Tikki to transform you. When that happens, you'll have the power of creation, good luck, and some elemental ability. Your lucky charm works once, so don't waste it."

"And only you can destroy the akuma object! Once you do I purify it and then restore order!" Midoriya answered back, then continuing to repeat other things the ash-blonde didn't know he was aware of.