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Chapter 27: Masquerade Ball

Hawkmoth's POV

"Now, this is very interesting," I said as I read the letter. It was made of black sand, and the writing was in gold. A sort of dark horse had flown into my lair earlier today and had dropped this off. "An evil villain asking alliance with another."

"The Annual Agreste Masquerade Ball. Of all the choices, you choose that," I said, shaking my head. "Alright then Pitch Black. We will meet there, for whatever reason that you come to me."

Merida's POV

We were back at training once again. Great... We were once again training again. Well, the other agents are doing the usual training.. The Big 5 Moons and the three of us are doing some sort of training with Ladybug and Chat Noir. But they don't seem to need it.

"Ugh! Stop slicking away from me!" I yelled as Chat dodged another one of my attacks.

"Nah," he grinned his cat-like grin. Unbelievable. This guy seems to act differently when he's in a suit, and when he's not! He can be really nice and polite outside the cat suit, but once he transforms, bam! He's the most annoying cat within a thousand mile radius.

"This is never gonna end," I heard Flynn said to Punzie, who just blushed. I rolled my eyes as I dodged Chat's stick. Those two seriously just needs to tell each other that they like each other.

I did a round-the-house kick, knocking Chat off his feet. I was about to pounce on him, when he rolled out of the way. He grabbed his stick, and jumped high up in the air, before hitting me, and threw me over him, and onto the ground. I groaned as I laid on the ground, finally admitting defeat. This guy is good.

"Up for round 2?" he asked, leaning on his stick, smirking, just like how Jack does it.

"Nope," I said as I swept my feet under his, knocking him off balance. Grinning in satisfaction, I got up, and walked off the mat.

"Dang Merida! I've never seen you lose," Jack said, smirking the exact same smirk.

"Shut it Frost! Before I shoot an arrow through your eyes," I grumbled.

Jack and Chat fist-bumped, and they grinned. Those two are always together now. They are really alike though. Just like how alike Ladynoir and Jelsa are. Ladybug and Elsa are the serious ones, while Chat and Jack are the ones flirting and are not serious, most of the time.

"Well, you two don't seem to need any training, as it seems," Elsa said, smiling. I huffed at that. So did Flynn. He was just as pissed as I was since Ladybug had beaten him in 30 seconds flat.

"That makes things easier," Jack said. I have to agree with him on that. With Ladybug and Chat Noir already without the need of training, then we won't have to waste any more time on them training.

"So what's our next move to capturing Pitch?" Anna asked.

"Adgar and Indun have found out that Pitch and Hawkmoth are going to meet at the Annual Agreste Masquerade Ball held in Paris. And they are probably gonna form their alliance then," Elsa said.

"That's the one my father holds!" Chat said, transforming back to his old self, Adrien. Oh right, he's Adrien Agreste.

"Yup. And our mission is to go undercover as guests, and infiltrate the place. Then hunt down Hawkmoth, and capture him," Jack said.

"Why not just stop Pitch once and for all?" I asked.

"Pitch is too slick for us. If we're going to capture him, we're going to need a whole army and all the agents," Hiccup said.

"And so...?" I asked, not getting what he was trying to say.

"There will be too many people at the ball, and Pitch might hold them hostages. We can't risk it. So the best thing to do is to get Hawkmoth, get his miraculous, and then Pitch can't form an alliance with Hawkmoth, making it easier for us to capture him next time," Hiccup explained.

"Oh..." me, Punzie, Flynn, Anna and Kristoff said.

"Plus, Adrien here can help us check out all the guests, and get all of us invited into it. Simple," Hiccup shrugged. Adrien nodded, but then he groaned as he realised something.

"Oh no, Chloe is gonna be there, that's for sure," he groaned. Marinette face-palmed beside him. It was clear that Chloe was not wanted. Damn, if I see her, I will punch her in the face!

"Don't worry, Marinette will be there to stop her from coming after you," Anna said, nudging Marinette playfully. The two blushed at that.

It was then I realised something too. "Hold up now, are you saying we have to go to a ball? Wearing fancy dresses?" I asked. Oh no, you are not getting me to do that.

"Oh come on Mer, it'll be fun! Plus, we'll be on a mission at the same time. It's a win-win situation!" Punzie exclaimed, wrapping her arms around my shoulder.

"No, no! I'm not wearing a dress!" I exclaimed. I know I'm being stubborn, but no!

"It's okay Mer, you can staying the van with Hiccup, Hiro and GoGo, and come to us in case we need back-up," Elsa said.

I was about to protest about being back-up, and missing all the fun, but then I thought about wearing those awful dresses, I'd think I'd much rather stay in the van with Hiccup, I mean, as back-up.

"Okay," I nodded.

"Alright then, suit up, we're going back to Paris," Jack said. "The Ball is tonight."

*****

Marinette's POV

Nervous. That was the feeling that I felt as I got out of the neat, white limo that the Moon Agency had hired for us. The seven of us, Jack, Elsa, Flynn, Punzie, Kristoff, Anna and I were the ones going to the ball, while Adrien was already there.

Since we had only been gone for a day or two, I don't think we were missed much. I had called my parents when we were on Moon Island that I was away on a trip with my friends. After the long lecture of them telling me that I should tell them beforehand, we ended the call, and I had to get into my dress for the ball.

I loved my dress, as I made it myself. It was red and had a black sash, and the top had a few black polka dots, and the bottom had layers of red and black petticoats. My mask was just like my suit mask, only it wasn't magical.

I still could not wrap my head around the idea that Adrien was Chat Noir. How had I not seen the resemblance before? Maybe it was because Adrien was nice and polite, while Chat is juts flirty and annoying. But now that we know each other's identities, I'm starting to see the Chat in Adrien.

Currently, I could not believe that I was going to go to the Annual Agreste Ball! It is one of the most prestigious events held in Paris, and I was going to attend it! Too bad Chloe is going to be there.

We stepped up to the house of the Agrests, and followed the line of rich people that were attending the Ball too. Everyone had a mask on, as it was a Masquerade Ball.

Jack, Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Punzie and Flynn were wearing spy suits over their fancy dresses and suits. Their spy suits had fancy designs on them as well, which helped them to blend into their dresses and suits.

"Alright guys, keep a look out for anyone acting suspiciously," Jack said as we entered the house, and into the ballroom. "You all have your Ear-communicators?"

"Yup," we answered.

"Good, we'll stay in touch," Jack said. With that, Jack pulled Elsa away from us, and so did Anna with Kristoff, and Flynn with Punzie. Leaving me alone to walk around myself. I wonder where Adrien was. He had left Moon Island earlier than the rest of us to do his part into getting us invitations.

As I wondered around the ballroom, which was downright ginormous, I looked around trying to find a familiar face, but sadly none. I've only seen these people on magazines, and some I've never even seen before in my whole life.

For some reason, everyone was gawking at me, as if wondering who I was. Feeling self-conscious with myself, I continued walking around. All around me, there were people drinking glasses of wine, yet the dance floor was empty, and no one was dancing.

I spotted a familiar blond in the crowd. She was wearing a yellow gold dress, with her hair in its usual ponytail, while mine was actually in a bun, with strands of hair fell out in a stylish manner.

"Everything alright there?" I heard Hiccup's voice coming through the Ear-communicator hidden from sight by my hair.

"Yeah," I answered. I heard the other say yes too. But Adrien's voice was not heard.

"Where's Adrien?" I asked quietly.

"With his father. He's coming to the room right now," I heard Hiro answer.

Just then, everyone went silent. I looked to where everyone was looking, and saw Gabriel Agreste standing at the top of the grand staircase. He was wearing a white silvery suit, with a purple tie. Standing next to his father, was Adrien. I nearly swooned at the sight of him, though I heard some other girls do so.

He was looking dashing in his black suit, with a green shirt, and a silver tie, and his black mask. It looked like his Chat Noir suit, just like how my dress looked like my Ladybug suit.

"Thank you all for coming tonight," Gabriel said in his cold, monotone voice. "Now, as a tradition, my son shall invite one of you ladies to dance, to start off the dancing."

I watched as Adrien walked down the stairs, his eyes scanning the crowd of people. They found mine, and were locked there. I faintly heard Chloe's voice, "He's going to pick me again, just like how he did the years before."

Adrien was still looking at me, and the crowd parted for him as he walked towards me. He stopped in front of me, and I could sense Chloe's shock and rage as Adrien held out his hand.

"May I have this dance, milady?" he asked. I could feel a blush creep up my cheeks. I placed my hand in his, and nodded.

He smiled and pulled me towards the middle of the ballroom. He placed his other hand on my waist while I placed mine on his shoulder. The music started, and he took a step forward and I took one back. He took the lead, and we started gliding around the ballroom.

I don't know why, but it felt absolutely magical as we danced around the room, not caring about the stares we got form the people.

"My Lady, you are quite the dancer," he grinned his signature cat grin.

"Adrien, your Chat is showing," I smiled, blushing.

"My Lady, your Marinette is showing," he answered, smirking.

"Shut up," I said. "Heard you've been dancing with Chloe for the past few years." I couldn't help but feel jealous that. Adrien must have noticed, and grinned again.

"My Lady, you don't have to be jealous. I only danced with Chloe because she was the only girl I knew. Plus, you're a better dancer than she is. Every time after the first dance, my feet will be all sore from her heels," he winced. I giggled. "You're my one and only, you should know that."

I faintly registered the fact that other coupes had joined in the dancing with us. I smiled at his words. He really is the one.

*****

Elsa's POV

"They really are meant for each other," I sighed as I watched Adrien and Marinette dancing in the middle of the room, while the other couples were dancing around them. Jack and I were one of those couples dancing too.

"Please, we're better," Jack scoffed. I smiled.

"Of course we are," I replied, rolling my eyes playfully.

"Snowflake, are you saying that we aren't as cute as those two are?" he gasped, feigning hurt. I giggled. He can be such a dork at time.

"Exactly Frost," I smirked.

"Do you want me to show you that we're much better?" he asked, his smirk matching mine, maybe even better.

"Later Frost, we're on a mission," I said, keeping my voice low.

"Alright then, later," he whispered into my ear. I felt a shiver sent down my spine. He smirked at my reaction, while I rolled my eyes.

I was wearing an ice blue dress, but it looked more like white than blue. There were intricate ice designs that I made. My mask was the same. My hair was in its signature braid, with its usual snowflakes holding it up. I had the snowflake earrings and necklace that Jack gave me for Christmas. And around my wrist was my bracelet.

As for Jack, that man can really work a suit. His suit was true ice blue, a darker shade than mine, and there were also frost patterns on his suit, that he had no doubt made there. His hair was still as messy as ever, but that made him look even better.

"Stop now, we need to keep a look out for anyone suspicious, until Hiccup and Hiro can spot Pitch or Hawkmoth," I said.

"Right," he said, and his expression turned serious. I love how he can be fun and goofy whenever he isn't on a mission, but when he is on a mission, he turns serious and knows exactly what he's doing.

Just then, I felt Jack stiffened. "What is it?" I asked.

"Your three o'clock," he said.

I turned to my right, and that was when I saw him. Pitch Black. He was wearing an all-black suit, and I could faintly see the tip of a gun, and a knife in his jacket. His golden eyes swept across the dance floor, and I hid my face towards the other side. Jack was already leading me towards the other side of the room, and off the dance floor.

"I don't think he spotted us," Jack said.

"Well, we did."

The two of us pressed our fingers to our ears, and said at the same time, "Black spotted."

A/N: I'VE UPDATED!!!!! YAY!!!!

Everyone: YAY!!! [insert reactions]

Roger: You're not dead to them anymore. Great... *rolls eyes*

Me: Okay, I think I owe some of you an explanation for suddenly going off the grid....

Everyone, including Epic 8, and all the casts, and readers: YES!!! WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?!?

Me: Well...

Roger: Well, if some of you read her book, StellaTropolis, you would have known that she had posted an announcement there saying that she had EXAMS and she could not update for a few weeks.

Me: Yup. I kind of post announcements about books there. And also, I made an announcement on my message board about me updating tonight, like 4 hours ago... Looks like nobody read it... yay! Bigger surprise update then!!

Roger: And now she has updated, even though she was writing more of her other book, On A Halloween Night.

Me: I'm sorry! I just had inspiration there.

Jack: Well you should have been more worried about us than those characters in your other book!

Me: Hey! I don't write author's notes there!

Elsa: You should have given them more warning next time.

Me: Sorry... I was just busy studying....

Anna: Hey, at least we're getting some action in here!

Me: Yeah, this chapter was actually inspired by Jelsa_LadyNoir She had drawn that picture above, and had sent it to me like ages ago, but I didn't showcase it until now. It's amazing, isn't it?

Roger: By the way, if any of you love to draw and want to D to showcase it, you can send it to her.

Just PM her first, and she will send you her email address. And maybe, she will make a book just to showcase the work done by all of you!

Me: I can't wait to see all of your works! I love art!! Hehe.

Jack: Cool pic *looking at drawing*

Flynn: Why does Jack get to be in the picture?! What about me?!

Punzie: Eugene, you don't have to be in a pic.

Flynn: Yes I do!

Jack: *sticks tongue* Too bad! Because I'm awesome, and you're not.

Elsa: *rolls eyes*

*Pitch appears*

Agents: PITCHFORK!!!

Pitch: I am not Pitchfork!!!

Merida: You are.

Pitch: -_- You will be the first one I kill.

Merida: Nah. Maybe it'll be me kicking your balls! *charges*

Hiccup: *catched Merida* Whoa, whoa, easy there Tiger.

Merida: I am not a tiger! *glares* *faint blush*

Hiccup: *let go* Okay okay.

Me: *internally fangirling*

Roger: Hicc, just tell her that you like her!

Merida: What? *confused*

Hiccup: Nothing! *red* *glares at Roger*

Roger: *smirks*

Everyone: OOOOOH!!!!

Me: Anyway.... bye guys! I hope to be able to update in three days time.

Roger: Hah! Good luck with that. You still have school, you know.

Me: Shut it Roge.

Keep on reading and ship Jelsa!
~ Denise and Roger