Adrien groans while coming to, his head throbbing on one side. He goes to rub his face, but he can't move his hand.
'What the...?' He thinks. His vision clears up, letting him take in his surroundings.
He's still dressed as Chat Noir, thank goodness, that must mean his identity is safe. Unfortunately, Chat's hands, feet, and torso are all tied down to one of the Agreste's dining room chairs. He tries to wiggle out of the ropes, but apparently Hawk Moth is unusually good at knot tying.
"Good morning, Chat Noir," A voice to his right says, "You aren't very useful without your precious Ladybug, hm?"
Of course he recognizes the voice, "Fath-Hawk Moth, untie me or I swear I'll-"
"You'll what?" Gabriel taunts.
After a moment of Chat's silence, he says, "That's what I thought," He comes around and faces Adrien, "Listen, I'm not interested in hurting you-"
"Is that what you said to Ladybug?" Chat angrily interrupts.
"As a matter of fact, yes. But she didn't cooperate, so maybe you can escape the same fate if you do," Gabriel continues, "I have a prospect for you: I want you to tell the world about our little secret."
"W-what do you mean?"
The man points to a camera facing them both, "I can have that camera go live to every news channel in France when you just say the word. What I want you to do is tell the people watching about Marinette Dupain-Cheng's identity. Her real one."
"Why on earth would I do that?" Chat spits.
"Because you're going to save your own tail. If you don't do it, I can also easily make the footage of me removing your Miraculous. No point in giving up your identity too when I already know hers." The man shrugs.
"If you already know her identity, you could just tell people yourself."
"No one believes an old villain. They need someone they trust. Someone like you."
Adrien kicks himself for even considering the offer. But it's obvious Hawk Moth already has the Ladybug Miraculous, so what harm could it do to Marinette?
"I need some time to think about it." He finally says.
"You don't have time. Make your decision now."
Chat looks all over, trying to find a solution like Marinette always does. It's not working.
He eyes the earrings that hang crookedly in his father's ears. Hawk Moth has almost won... that man can't get the Cat Miraculous too.
"Fine. I'll do it."
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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...
