Red Strings And Markers

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"Sorry to be the bearer of un-fur-tunate news, but I'm the only one that can sweep you off your feet." He gave Ladybug a teasing wink and Ladybug gave a chuckle.

"Thanks kitty." She unraveled her yoyo around her waist and she swung and latched to a light pole. "Hang on." Chat nodded and he unhooked his baton from the roof shingle, swinging against the wind away from the Phantom.

The Phantom angered, the thunder in the skies up above growing louder.

"Such a peculiar event, both Ladybug and Chat Noir are in London." Papillon was intrigued that both of them were in London, an evil smile growing along his face. "Phantom, while you destroy the rest of London, get me two things. Ladybug and Chat Noir, if you can get me their miraculouses, I will give you unlimited power." The Phantom scoffed.

"Unlimited power... I am no pawn of yours." The Phantom spat and Papillon narrowed his eyes, Phantom receiving what felt like an electric shock through his body.

"You do as I say or I will force you to do as I say, understood?"

The Phantom was hesitant to reply but did, leaving Papillon somewhat content and cutting their conversation.

Ladybug and Chat Noir were standing on the top most gondola of the shaking London Eye, looking at the damage dealt around the city. The downpour had caused the Thames to overflow and fill the nearby streets.

"There's so much damage." Ladybug said worriedly. The water vortex that had risen from the River Thames when Chat had first encountered the Phantom was running along the other side of the river, bringing floods. Tree branches were strewn everywhere and in some places, the ground was started to fall apart. "Natural disasters? Bringing London to it's end?"

"It brings up the question as to why Papillion is here. A strange coincidence, isn't it?"

Ladybug met Chat's green eyes and turned towards the direction of the hotel. She hoped that Adrien was somewhere safe while Chat was hoping the same regarding Marinette.

"We should help everyone to higher ground. Getting caught up in the flood was be dangerous."

Chat nodded as he looked down at the flooded London streets. They had quickly become rapids and carried anything with them, chairs and tables, including cars.

"Let's split up." Ladybug turned to look at Chat's back now, the feelings Marinette had for Chat biting at her. Without thinking, she slipped her hand in his. He looked down at his hand before looking up at her questionably.

"Be safe." Ladybug whispered.

Chat stared at her features, wishing she could kiss the girl behind the mask. "Always." He cracked a soft smile and gave her hand a reassuring squeeze, bringing her hand to his lips and kissed her hand softly. "See you soon." Chat's hand slipped out of hers and he extended his baton, going back towards the Big Ben clock tower.

Ladybug decided she would go check up in the direction of the hotel her class was staying at.

"Help!" Came a cry from a female voice as Ladybug zipped towards the Corinthia. She stopped, looking towards the sounds of the voice. Chloé Bourgeois. Ladybug went to her, water at her knees.

"Are you okay?" Ladybug asked as she pulled her out of the water and to higher ground.

"No! My hair is all wet and my designer clothes are soaked! Thid is dry clean only!" Chloé huffed. Ladybug rolled her eyes and considered dropping her in the rising water.

"Ladybug!" She turned to the sound of her name and saw the owner of the Ladyblog standing behind the blonde, phone in hand, recording, Nino at her side. "Why are you London? Is Chat here? Who's watching Paris?" Alya asked quickly.