Chapter 1

———Adrien’s POV———

Adrien flipped up his helmet and he opened his locker. He took of his fencing gear and switched back into his normal clothes, a white thin jacket over his customary black shirt. Just then there was a big explosion, followed by some screams. He quickly took his bag, and Plagg flew out.

“What was that for?” Plagg whined.

Adrien didn’t answer. “Plagg claws out!”

As soon as the transformation was complete, he leapt out of the window and used his batonto go towards the Eiffel Tower, where the explosions were being made. This time the akumatized victim was a painter who had his art rejected by multiple people named The Painter. Being able to turn people into 2D paintings, the streets were already littered with paintings of people, frozen mid-scream as they tried to get away.

As soon as his feet touched the ground, The Painter shot a bolt of light at him. Still getting oriented to his surroundings and the best way to take The Painter down, he stood there defenseless as the bolt of light headed at him at a devastating speed. Just then a flash of red appeared in front of him. With hair the color of night and bluebell eyes, Ladybug jumped in front of him and used her yo-yo to deflect the bolt of light.

“Nice of you to drop in Bugaboo.” he said to Ladybug.

“Looked like the little kitty needed saving.” She smirked.

Ruining the moment, The Painter shot another bolt at the two. They both jumped out of the way and with synchronized motions, they trapped The Painter underneath the Eiffel Tower.

“We have to hurry! He won’t stay in there for long.”

But he wasn’t listening. He was gazing at her deep bluebell eyes. She flicked his cheek playfully trying to get his attention. He came back to focus.

“What were you saying?” He asked.

“I was just saying that the prison—-“

Just then there was a big screech and then a crack.

“See!” She said exasperated. “Lucky Charm!” She yelled engaging her special power.

Out of the air like magic, a big box appeared.

“Well Bugaboo, what are we supposed to do with this?” He asked.

“I don’t know yet but I will figure it out soon.” She replied.

“Well you better find out soon because I won’t be able to hold off these blasts forever.” He said deflecting yet another bolt of energy.

A few more deflected blasts later, “I got it!” She exclaimed.

She threw the box in front of another one of the blasts before he could deflect it. The ray hit the box and then it turned into a painting off a box.

Then using the big painting as a shield she ran behind it and started pushing it forward.

“I think the akuma is in his paintbrush!” She said, “Use your cataclysm on it as soon as we get close enough to it.

“I don’t know what you’re thinking, but I am trusting you!” He yelled back.

They both ran towards The Painter using the painting as a shield.

As soon as they got close enough to him, she used her yo-yo to break the board and then he yelled “Cataclysm!” engaging his power.

He touched the paintbrush and it dissolved instantly. Then Ladybug captured the akuma with her yo-yo, and out came a beautiful white butterfly.

“Pound it.” They pounded fists and he quickly ran and jumped all the way back to his manor.

Once he detransformed, he fell into his seat tired. Who is under that mask with those bluebell eyes and hair the color of night? He thought.

Just then the door opened. “Adrien my boy, are you okay?” Gabriel Agreste, his dad asked firmly.

“Yeah dad, I’m fine.” He replied. If only he knew. Adrien thought in his head.

“Good. Now why aren’t you practicing your piano just like it says you are supposed to be on your schedule?” His dad asked.

Once his dad left and closed the door behind him, Adrien got out his phone to put on the customary recording of him practicing the piano so he could just chill out.

Just then his phone rang. Plagg flew out of the bag. “I’m trying to get some sleep here! Get that phone out of here!” He whined.

Adrien ignored Plagg and answered the phone. It was Nino. “Hey Nino.” He said in a dull voice.

“Dude, what’s up. Me, Alya, and Marinette are going to the zoo. You want to come with?” Nino asked.

“Sorry, my father won’t let me go out of the house” Adrien said. “Don’t worry about me, you guys go enjoy.”

“Well okay dude. You need to have a talk with your pops one day. It isn’t fair for you dude.” Nino said sympathetically.

“Well bye Nino.” Adrien said sighing.

“Dude, hang in there. See you tomorrow.” Nino said.

“Yeah.” Was all Adrien said as he cut the line.

Adrien leaned back in his chair still thinking the same thing, who is behind that mask?