Adrien/Chat Noir's  POV:

    I  felt sorry for Chole.  I  had been friends with her since second grade. I knew it must have been hard for her to go through this.  I had not been there for her as much as I should have over the years.

    My wife Marinette, assures me that I did my best to reach out to Chole. It was not like I had not tried. During high school, Chole started to bully my other friends so I gave up on having any friendship with her. It was hard because she had been my first friend. 

      I knew I had done the right thing, but it made me feel bad. I had let Chole down after I had promised not to. I sighed. 

   I heard from the mayor, then Carapace about the bad person who broke into Chole's place and harmed Sarah, this child that Chole's fostering.  I smiled. I was glad to hear that Chole had returned to being the kind person I once knew. 

     I heard that Nathaniel was at her place and was brutally stabbed. I hoped he would make it. From what I recall, He and Chole had gotten rather close.  I feel bad for her. Honestly, I do.

     I looked over at my wife and hugged her. If anything bad, should happen to her, I don't know, how I would manage it. 

I was glad  Nathaniel had stopped, and done what he could to ensure Chole's safety. He was a good man.  I must commend him for protecting her and Sarah. Good thing, he was there or the situation could have been worse. The creep could have killed Sarah and either kidnapped Chole or murdered her.

   I shuddered to think how awful the whole ordeal must have been for Chole, let alone for the kid.

    I sent Marinette to check on Chole at the hospital. Marinette always had a way of understanding people. She was amazing.  Marinette left a few moments ago. 

    The hamsters stared at me like they wondered how soon Marinette would return. I could tell. 

       I smiled as I reflected on our life together. I blushed when I recalled how adorable Marinette was on our honeymoon.  It was good to be back.

     I  felt that Carapace and Kid Zebra would need our help in the next battle. For some reason, I did not think Queen Bee would show up next time.  I was not sure if Rooster King, would come or not.

     I heard the door knob turn as someone stepped into the house. I looked up to see my lovely bride standing there.  I could see the tears in her eyes.

   "How was she?" I ask.

   "She was asleep in the waiting room, but she looked so pitiful, Adrien," Marinette says. She tells me how she said sthunning words to Chole and gave her a coffee. "I went by Starbucks on my way over and bought her a double mocca. I believe that her favorite," Marinette explains.

    "Wow, that was kind of you, Marinette, I am sure she appreciated it," I say.

    "I hope so because I heard her cry in her sleep," Marinette replies. "Oh, what did she say?" I ask. "She said, Nath, don't go, please stay with me," Marinette tells me. "Wow, Chole must love him," I say. "Yes, I believe she does, Oh, Adrien, I hope he makes it for Chole's sake," Marinette says with sympathetic tears. She hugs me and  I hug her.

 "I am sure he will because Carapace says that the surgery was a success and he is resting in a room now," I say.  Marinette smiles. "Well, that is good news then," Marinette responds.

  "Yes, that it is dear," I say.

I hear a noise that sounds all too familiar. I look at Marinette.

"Ready, my lady?" I ask. "Yes, Chaton," Marinette says.

  I call out, "Plagg claws out! ", and at the same time, I hear Marinette say, "Tikki spots on!"

   I smile as we transform together.

   Now, as Chat Noir and Ladybug, we leave to help Carapace, and whoever else arrives to fight the latest villains.

     I am glad my father retired from being Hawkmoth years ago. I know he did because Marinette and I defeated him, and he returned the brooch. Only someone new took it and is causing chaos now.

  We arrive at the crime scene in the parking lot outside the hospital where Nathaniel is staying. I do not see any signs of Rooster King or Queen Bee. I do hear footsteps approach and turn around.

   "Easy there, Chat and Ladybug, " I hear a young one say.

   "It is me, Kid Zebra," She says.

   I smile in spite of the shock of seeing her. I admit that I thought the whole kid thing was merely a nickname or something. It turns out she is an actual kid hero though. Wow, I thought, she is even younger than Marinette and I were when we first started.

"Nice, to meet you Kid Zebra," I say.

  "Yes, nice to have you on board," Ladybug adds.

    I was about to ask about Carapace when he said, "Hi, good to see you pal! I am glad you and the Misses could make it," He teases me.

"Same here, but where is Rena?" I ask.

    "She is having a baby," Kid Zebra blurts out.

    "Wow, congrats man, that makes like What the fourth baby?" I ask. Carapace groans, "No, it is the fifth one, dude." "Oh, sorry, you and her have been busy huh?"I say.  "Good grief, Chat, this is no time to discuss such matters, but yes, Congrats to you and Rena, Carapace," Ladybug says.

 Carapace, Kid Zebra, Ladybug and I fight hard.

    We hear someone say, "What?  why now?  Here?  Ah!"

       We keep fighting and soon we see someone else arrive, it is Queen Bee and she does not look happy.  "I have you now I had to leave a friend of mine, an important friend alone for this stinking battle," She says. I can tell she is in a bad mood.  "I see, well, then Queen Bee, let me fill you in," I say.

      Queen Bee starts to assist us, but I can tell,  she is not thrilled to be here.  I can tell her mind is partially somewhere else.

      Kid Zebra notices something the rest of us miss," Watch out Queen Bee!" She shouts. She runs over there and zaps the villain twice. He falls over stunned by the kid's taser. Wow, I knew she had a whip and top, but a taser too, That is cool. 

       Queen Bee is grateful, and says, "Thanks, Kid Zebra, I owe you one."

  The battle continues and Queen Bee pays better attention the rest of the time.

  I cataclysm a crook shoe, then another's knapsack.

    Ladybug catches the three akumas and purifies them.

          Ladybug and Kid Zebra shout together as they stomp their feet, "Miraculous Ladybug, Miraculous Kid Zebra!" The damage to the parking lot, flowers, cars, and buildings is all fixed.

           We all fist bump.  Carapace leaves first, then Queen Bee, and Kid Zebra.

   My lady and I return home and detransform. I smile at her. She smiles at me.

    Marinette feeds the hamsters, and I fix us something to eat.

 Find out more in Chapter 34

Until then,

bye-bye,

little owlets!

Summer out!