ML AU: Paradox au Ficlet: Lifeline
(Based on My Paradox au. Where Alix and Ladybug from the previous timeline were stuck in the canon universe)
A black clad hero dashed across rooftops. The evening sky was illuminated by the lights of Paris. The cat hero couldn't help but go out for some air. He loved his freedom, the feeling of being able to escape the gilded cage of his father’s mansion. As he moved he noticed a familiar red clad heroine sitting on the edge of a roof.
“Seems I am lucky tonight.” The blond hero commented to himself as he made his way to the roof where he noticed the ladybug themed heroine.
“Good evening My Lady. What do I owe this unexpected blessing of your presence?” The cat hero flirted. He noticed the teen turn to him. He quickly realized it was not his ladybug, but the one that appeared during the tiebreaker incident. “Oh my mistake. ladybug.”
The alternate Ladybug chuckled.
“Its fine Chat noir. You can call me that nickname if you like.” Ladybug assured.
Chat noir felt his face heat up a bit. “Oh? You don't mind?”
The red clad heroine stood up and walked over to him.
“I don't mind. It actually makes me think about my chat noir.” Ladybug explained. She sighs to herself. “I didn't think I would miss him this much.”
Chat noir frowned as he saw her smile falter.
“Its been hard chaton.” Ladybug confessed. “I still keep thinking this is all a dream and I will wake up back in my bed. back in my old life. With my family, my school, my friends...”
Chat noir was aware that the alternate Ladybug was having a rather difficult life. She couldn't just step in to her other self’s life, and just have it be accepted. Alternate Alix, or Alex as she is now called, was able to live her life because she didn't have a secret identity. Ladybug trying to do the same would have two of the same person showing up and revealing her identity to Paris. Hawkmoth would be sure to figure it out and with two sets of the Ladybug miraculous, that just doubles his chances of success.
Thankfully, Fu was able to take her in. It may not be perfect, but she has a place to sleep and get fed. Fu was kind of like a grandfather to her now. But he couldn't replace her family.
“I am sorry you have to go through that.” Chat noir spoke as he touched her shoulder. “But you still have Fu, other you, and of course me. I will always have your back.”
The ladybug themed heroine felt the warmth of the comforting cat hero.
“Thanks Chat noir... I am glad I have you as a lifeline.” She said as she pulled him in for a hug.
Chat noir felt his face heat up from the hug.
Ladybug broke the hug and looked at him.
“Careful kitty, if you keep being so sincere and sweet, I might just fall for you.” Ladybug teased as she booped his nose with her finger.
Ladybug moved to the edge of the roof.
“I should be getting back to Fu. Have a good night kitty.”
“Good night, My lady.” Chat noir smiled
Ladybug smiled back before swinging off. Chat noir watched as she swung out of view before sighing lovingly.