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Adrien's POV
That girl...
When I found her in the elevator, in all honesty-
I couldn't think straight.
I just couldn't help but stare at her. Over and over again.
Her limp frame... She was so fragile-so delicate-
I scoffed, huffing as I ran further and further.
She had know idea how to fight or fend for herself did she? I could've killed her and she wouldn't have even fought back-
I should've killed her.
I could have saved her a lot of pain- Not to mention, it would've been a lot easier for me to infiltrate.
I glanced behind myself, panting.
The girl- or Marinette- was walking on a yellow trail with her friend- what was her name-Ally-Alix..?
Should I follow them?
I shook off the thought. I had only one goal.
Don't be seen-
Don't get distracted-
I needed to get as far from her as possible.
If I be more careful and hide out- this could work. Sure Ally-er-Alix and Marinette saw me. But that was it-
I just gotta cover up my tracks, until I find it-
I just gotta find the miracle box.
My heart rose and crashed out of my chest as I heard a loud crack.
Had I already been found- what was-
"Mew!"
I paused, looking down at my knee.
It was a cat.
A really soft one too. It's tail stuck out like a sore thumb; brushing against my leg.
I looked around- it didn't have an owner. Made sense though-
It's body looked fairly skinny- like It hadn't been fed in a long time. I could see it's ribs sticking out of its belly's pink flesh. It was an ugly sight. Poor kitten.
I didn't want to get close, in fear of getting bitten, but still I felt my body crouch down to meet his eye level.
It's eyes- they were-
Hesitantly, the cat sniffed my leg before turning around.
As it was walking away, a shiny green tag flapped from the side of his tail.
In curiosity, I ran back to the cat and grabbed it's lower back.
It yowled in warning. That's probably when I should've stopped- I didn't though- Carefully maneuvering my fingers, I lifted the tag stapled to the cat to read the lettering:
𝑃𝐿𝐴𝐺𝐺; 𝐷𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑦𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑊𝑜𝑟𝑙𝑑𝑠
Oh.
Well that's- lovely...
I knew very well that this cat was not, 'The Great Plagg'- but-
It had gotten here... somehow...
A devotee of the god of destruction maybe? Or a spirit-or maybe-even a gift?
I laughed to myself.
Maybe I was reading too much into this.
There was no way that this scrawny ass cat was actually one of the mighty god's servants. Right? Besides- even if it was- why did it come to me. It wasn't like I had any big connection- I wasn't anyone special.
Right?
I smiled sadly at the thought. I always did this. My father scolded me all the time. Making something big out of something small. I wasn't the chosen one, I wasn't a savior, I sure as hell didn't possess the power Marinette and Alix did.
I was worthless. I always have been my whole life.
The cat, Plagg, began to turn over and tickle itself in the grass field, purring gently. It's nose nuzzled into my worn shoes. I looked down at the cat solemnly, before gently moving my foot away from his head.
Plagg looked up at me expectantly.
His green eyes looked absolutely unreal.
They were glistening of hope-and excitement- like he knew-he somehow knew- that maybe just maybe I was special.
A warm feeling began to grow in my chest.
Maybe.
Maybe I was going crazy but the cat- Plagg- he looked like he believed in me! Besides if he lived here- maybe this was a sign- maybe-
And he peed on my shoes.
I looked down in disgust mumbling some unsavory curse words. That explains the warm fuzzy feeling. I jump back from the wretched cat beginning to walk away but it mewls more now. I wipe my shoes in the grass in an attempt to clean them.
Yep. This was typical for me. Already in Papillion for four days and their is a black cat following me. An unfortunate foreshadowing of what to come.
I shook my head- knowing I had bigger problems than the cat.
The objective was simple: spy, plot, and steal. I reach for the blade in my back pocket twisting it in my hands.
That's when the cat- or Plagg; Destroyer of Worlds, leaps out nimberly biting my hand and taking the small pocket knife. I reach out towards the feline a mix of anger and pain grasping at me. But, right as I reach for the tiny blade in the cat's mouth the knife morfs. It's blade is no longer dull and short but one from battle. A black sword takes its place. I stare at it in awe as the cat drops it at my feet.
I hesitantly reach for the grand sword entranced by its beauty and power. Its dark blade seems infinite somehow the more I stare the more fixated I become. Controlled by my desire ignoring my fear, I grab it. That's when a violent whoosh of wind carries me. And in the sky in front of me shows translucent text in brilliant letters.
Welcome Player: Adrien Agreste, Aire of Papillion
Power: Destruction
Weapons: Sword of destruction
Level Two: Objective, find Ladybug
Ready?
What? No... No... I'm not supposed to be in the game. I'm supposed to- my mind fills with panic. Destruction? No. No. Destruction has not been around for a long time. Its a myth. How? Was I cursed by the gods or this reincarnate of a cat? This is going to spoil the whole- my father's voice clears my mind and suddenly my thoughts clear and I am taken back to weeks ago.
"I don't think this is such a good idea fath-"
"They are trying to find it- you don't have a choice in the matter. Get close to the girl, she's powerful, and right when she trusts you... I expect you'll know what to do."
My fingers dug hard into his own palms in protest. I opened my mouth, a lump lodged in the back of my throat. Trying to imagine having the courage to fight against his requests, but in the end no words came out of my mouth. The nails I dug into my pale skin, in the end, were only hurting himself.
"It's the least you could do after what you did to your mother." His father spat out with words full of venom, "Now go out there and put on a good show."
The boy's hands relaxed.
"Yes father."
There is nothing I can do now. I just need to find the one called Ladybug. Was it Alix or maybe Marinette... There is no way it could have been Marinette she was scared as a ghost- had no idea where she was. These are the games.
And because of this sword and curse, now I must succeed.
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