Miraculous Ladybug Fic Recs
Adrien Agreste / Chat Noir Angst Fics
thirteen by okayanna
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The house was never something that belonged to him, and it still isn’t, no matter how many documents boast his name in bold print. Adrien has always belonged to it, though, like a dog tethered to a chain, like a ghost to its unfinished business.//The end of the world began on the day Adrien Agreste turned thirteen years old.
one does not love breathing by wackus_bonkus
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All of Paris watched as Hawkmoth murdered Chat Noir, taking the Black Cat Miraculous for himself. Ladybug swears revenge, but her enemy—and every Miraculous in his possession—disappear without a trace.Six years later, a new team of villains launches an attack: Volpina, armed with new powers; Queen Bee, with questionable loyalty; Argos, the new holder of the Peacock Miraculous; and Cat Walker, who Ladybug hates the most.Takes place after S4 - Strike Back.
drowning (in plain sight) by buggachat
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Everybody had expected Monarch's defeat to be a moment of triumph. Nobody had expected Gabriel Agreste, unmasked and mind frayed from continual abuse of the miraculous, crying out to all who would listen and making Paris certain of one thing:His son, Adrien Agreste, is one of his sentimonsters.And now he's missing.Nobody can find him— not even the superheroes, and not even his closest friends. But Marinette, Nino, and Alya aren't ones to give up so easily. They'll find him, no matter what it takes.(But, geez, would it kill Chat Noir to lend a hand?)
Parable of the Caller by nemali
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A week after Hawk Moth’s identity has been revealed, Adrien finds himself with nowhere to go, nothing he can do, and worst of all, strange gaps in his memory he can’t explain. In a stroke of luck, he stumbles upon a burner phone filled with voicemails from one of the Saviors of Paris: Chat Noir himself, who disappeared following Hawk Moth’s arrest. But with each new voicemail Adrien listens to, he’s forced to confront the fact that there might be some kind of connection between himself and Chat Noir — and discovering it might leave him more broken than before.
Two steps Back (one step forward) by buggachat
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Sure, Adrien hadn't been texting her as often as he used to. And sure, Nino noticed it too. But just because Adrien had struggled with depression in the past, didn't mean he was struggling now. Surely, he'd tell her if something was wrong. Right?Marinette just missed him, and she had a tendency to catastrophize. Surely, he was fine.But if he wasn't... well, she wasn't above hopping on a flight back to Paris to make sure.—————Marinette's at an internship in New York, and Adrien has a depression relapse.
call it even by abbysue, okayanna
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After a year of dating, there is one thing Marinette knows for certain: it's her and Adrien against the world. Through it all, Adrien is kind, patient, and endlessly understanding—even as she tries her best to keep her secret superhero identity hidden from him along with the rest of the world.Nothing could ruin it, not even the supervillains of Paris: Hawkmoth and Chat Noir.(adrinette dating // ladynoir enemies au)
My Love, My Lifeline by buggachat
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Adrien has mastered the art of the smile. Even while his mind is on poor behavior, when he's caught beneath a barrage of unkind thoughts to himself, he's still able to keep his smile. Attend his friends' parties, maintain small talk, get through the day — and hopefully his friends won't realize how messed up he really is.Everyone is out-pacing him. While he's barely getting out of bed in the morning, his friends are making waves, changing lives, getting engaged.He can't even get his girlfriend to text him back.So, sure. Maybe he's not in the best head space right now — but 'suicidal'? Ladybug's certainly just reading too deeply into things. But if her concern for Chat Noir's mental state is enough to get her reaching out, well, he won't turn down the opportunity to chat with a friend. Besides, Ladybug seems to be having a rough go of it, too. Maybe they can help each other out.(a Ladynoir hurt/comfort texting fic, with established Adrienette)
Rhododendrons by buggachat
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“These are your apology flowers?”“Yes,” he whispered.“They’re very pretty,” she said quietly, staring down at them, “But they’re not good for apologies.”“Oh, yeah?” he breathed.“They mean ‘danger’,” she said, raising a brow at him.—Marinette had always been so patient with Adrien when it came to matters of his father. She understood that he struggled to say 'no', that he was trying his best. She always made it clear that she loved him anyway.But even she had her limits. Her trust in him was wearing thin.Good, he couldn't help but think, standing at her front door with his father whispering into his earpiece. She shouldn't trust me.
mechanical heart by TrueLlama717
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He can feel his lungs tightening, the strings binding his limbs pulling and pulling him towards her Miraculous. His fingers twitch, the muscles seizing painfully as they try desperately to reach their goal.take her earrings…The pain clouds his mind, his entire being, and he tastes copper on his tongue. His entire body is braced against an invisible threat, vision narrowing down until it’s just her.Her bluebell eyes are opened wide, the faint blush dusting her cheeks at odds with her calculating, sharp expression.Adrien feels something inside him crack.
From the Ashes by MiniMinou
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As fire spreads across Paris, Adrien Agreste decides to return from the exile his father’s death drove him to. Six years can put a lot of strain on old friendships, but he’s determined to set right what once went wrong.So why is the black cat being so cold to his Lady?New heroes are chosen, secret identities are revealed, and Marinette Dupain-Cheng, Rational Adult, manages to fall in love with her teenage crush a second time. It's not her fault! How is she supposed to resist the stray who has somehow learned how to flirt?Also, he keeps licking her.
Not a Monster at All by book_sandwich
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Adrien Agreste overhears a conversation he shouldn't, and a revelation sends him falling onto the terrace of the only person he can trust: his good friend (?) Marinette Dupain-Cheng.Senti-person Adrien fic that takes place sometime after the first two episodes of season 5!
Open My Eyes by buggachat
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Adrien smiles as he eats breakfast with Nathalie, smiles as he walks through the halls of his new lycée, smiles as people stop him on the street and tell him time and time again what a "hero" his father was.(Adrien wishes he could've been a hero, too. He should've been. Maybe then his father would still be alive.)(But he's surviving. Everyone may be treating him as though he were made of glass, but he can still go through the motions, he can prove them wrong, he can still smile.)“And you’re… happy,” Marinette spoke carefully, a nervous tilt to her voice, “... right?”(Adrien has some things to find out.)
Between the Heavens and the Embers by readersmoon
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Everyone in Paris remembers the fateful night of January 16, when the city was attacked by the most powerful and destructive akuma ever created. The assault, which lasted for hours, resulted in the death of 439 people.Marinette Dupain-Cheng was among the casualties.Years later, Adrien hasn't been able to move on, haunted by the memories of her broken body. So, when the opportunity to leave Paris for a while presents itself, he doesn't hesitate. But this trip might end up giving him more than he ever dreamt of.
The Bravery of Adrien Agreste by Druwho
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Sixteen-year-old Marinette is wilting under her guardian's responsibilities. Feeling betrayed, alone, and utterly alienated from her friends, she breaks down in front of Chat Noir. After Adrien realizes his compromise with Lila hasn’t stopped Marinette’s suffering, he vows to be there for his friend. But soon, Adrien realizes he’s not so brave outside the mask. Now, he’s determined to take control of his life, even if it means running away....and sometimes, the bravest thing one can do is admit you need help.
The Five Minute Adventures of Snake Noir by Kasienda
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After Ladybug admits to Chat Noir that she told someone her identity, she insists that he do the same. He wants it to be her. She insists it has to be anyone else. He suggests they use the snake. She finds this to be a reasonable compromise.After many heartfelt five minute conversations that Ladybug doesn't remember, she decides he should keep the snake. That way he can always confide in her if he needs to. He also realizes it means he can talk to anyone… for five minutes... on repeat.Contains many Season 4 Spoilers.
Memory; or the lack therof by fleurjaune
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When he discovered his father was Hawk Moth and just why he was trying to get their Miraculous at the same moment his father realised who Chat Noir was it was actually extremly lucky that Adrien had managed to figure out Miraculous Chat Noir and wipe the memory of all of that from his father's mind.That's what Adrien keeps trying to tell himself anyway.
