Adrien was still nervous about returning to his father. His life outside of that, he can't choose. His freedom as a wild cat in the home he made in the abandoned warehouse or his father who barely ever tried to comfort him. Plagg now has no Supreme seal on his mouth anymore after his holder reformed.

"Come on, Adrien. You just have to muster up the courage to ask for forgiveness" Plagg said.

"But will he forgive me after everything I treated him before running away? And for my cats to live without a master?" Adrien pets his cats.

"Don't worry. Your cats might get new homes" Plagg said.

"I blamed my father when it turned out he never forgot her and I jumped to conclusions. I'm too weak, selfish, and idiotic" Adrien said.

"Meow, meow, meow" The cats meowed at their master that it's not true. He was just a kid.

"Okay, I get it. But I better get going" He puts on new clothes to go home fresh.

He sighs at how much he missed this place but can't choose which is a better home. He never liked being rich or famous.

"I got a lot to talk about to him" He took some of his belongings and headed for the mansion.

He pressed on the camera, "Identification please"

"It's me, Adrien, please let me in," Adrien said.

It scanned his face and his retina for identification, "Identity confirmed" The gates opened.

Adrien walked in and went up the stairs, expecting to meet his father. He opened them and saw him standing there.

"Adrien? You're back and you're..." Gabriel was about to continue when Adrien ran and hugged him crying.

"I'm so sorry!" Adrien sobbed.

"Adrien, I'm here" Gabriel hugged his son.

"I'm sorry for accusing you of forgetting Mom and moving on quickly. You weren't the weak one, I am" Adrien said.

"Son, don't ever say that. You were just a kid and I was so afraid to tell you to accept it. I didn't want you to think I'm a bad father to you" Gabriel said.

"But I became a bad son, and I did horrible things!" Adrien replied.

"Son, I saw you as the cat. I know you hate anyone invading your personal space but I had Nino and Alya watch you for a year. But you did not kill innocent people" Gabriel said.

"You watched me the whole time?!" Adrien said angrily, did not like anyone getting in his personal space.

"I know, I know. I was just worried when you ran off. I just wanted you to be safe, son. I let you go because I couldn't stop you. Even if it took a long time for the moment was right that you would return, which you did" Gabriel said.

Adrien's anger slipped away, falling on his knees, "Claw Noir is no more. I destroyed him"

"What?" Gabriel said.

"Plagg, claws out" He transformed into Paw Noir, "I'm Paw Noir now. Every bad guy out there, they were right that I am too soft than a villain. I didn't want to admit it but I did. They always say my paws are too soft instead of my claws being deadly"

"Well, it turns out to be true, that my son went from supervillain to anti-hero," Gabriel said.

"Don't get used to it, Dad. Sometimes I do enjoy kicking ass. And how exactly did you make Nino and Alya watch over me?" Paw Noir asked.

"Well, ever since you exposed Lila, or should we say Cerise as the source of Miss. Dupain Cheng's suffering and took her out of school. Both felt guilty for listening to Cerise" Gabriel said.

"I still don't know if Nino will ever forgive me for the way I treated him. I've been through too much suffering than the girl I like did. And my cats, they need a master" Paw Noir said.

"Nino's an understanding guy and for the cats, I'll see what I can do. Don't give up on yourself and everyone else" Gabriel said.

"Thank you, father" Paw Noir said.

"You're welcome my boy," Gabriel said.

-

With Marinette, she was standing with her back turned as Alya approached her at the same bridge where she almost drowned.

"Marinette?" Alya tried to get her to face her.

"Hi," Marinette said sadly.

"I'm so, so, so sorry Marinette, I was too gullible to listen to Cerise, not checking sources and not stopping Kim and Luka from breaking your heart. I'm such a horrible friend" Alya said in deep sadness.

"No, Cerise has caused a lot of damage. Instead of getting better, she got worse. Her influence corrupted the school but not me" Marinette said, still trying to feel opened up.

"That cat was right, he wasn't the bad guy, we all were bad guys towards you. But I guess it's too late now to ask for your forgiveness" Alya said.

"Alya, I do forgive you but I just need some time to recover. The cat has been there for me since he chose to protect me" Marinette said.

"I understand. See you around then" Alya leaves Marinette alone.

"Wait, I think I do need someone to talk to, to get my feelings out of me that I held for too long," Marinette said.

"How about we talk it over at the Café?" Alya suggested.

"I agree," Marinette said.

So they went there to chat together.

"Did you hear the news that the Mayor is resigning from the office after hearing his daughter's crimes of attempted murder?" Alya asked.

"I have, she got what she deserved," Marinette said.

"We all hated her, girl. Even if she bullied you, we all can see she went way too far with this" Alya said.

"She abused her power for too long, but no more. And Cerise and Luka are serving their time as well" Marinette said.

"Luka did somehow feel guilty for cheating on you but he chose to forget it ever happened. Just like how he wanted to forget when his father abandoned him" Alya said.

"Well, I will never forgive him. But I do forgive Kim since he was merely Chloe and Cerise's puppet" Marinette said.

"Girl, Luka was manipulated by Chloe. I saw it happened" Alya said.

"But he fought Ladybug and Paw Noir with Cerise, taunting them both," Marinette said.

"Yeah, but the snake miraculous might have poisoned his mind," Alya said.

"I hope he'll come out as himself than Viper" Marinette said.

"I hope so. And now that Shadybug and Claw Noir are no more, it seems Paris got their new protectors" Alya said.

"Yup. The cat is a bit sexy when he's a badass" Marinette said.

"I heard some say he pole dance," Alya said.

"As a way to be a badass, especially that poisonous kiss of death he does on guys," Marinette said.

"Yeah, they have it coming," Alya said.

"And I feel terrible for pushing Adrien away. My insecurities got the best of me because I did not want a third heartbreak from him" Marinette said.

"I don't blame you but you forgave him, right?" Alya asked.

"I hope so" Marinette drank her tea.

"Because it has been announced Adrien has returned home to his father," Alya said.

"What?" Marinette said.

"Yes, he has returned home after running away," Alya said.

-

Adrien was at his lair, talking to Nino about the way he treated him, "Nino, I'm so horribly sorry for shoving you away after what Luka did to me" Adrien said.

"Dude, I could've helped you, you know. You were afraid I was gonna do.....like him?" Nino said.

"Yes, Plus I was so broken from my mother's death still that my anger and grief took over me. But I was only a fool to run from my problems. But Dad told me to accept her fate and to forgive everyone" Adrien said.

"Kitten, don't forget that as long as you can forgive yourself," Plagg said.

"I have. But the Supreme is gonna get pissed at losing his puppets" Adrien said.

"Dude, calm down. No one has ever seen what he looks like" Nino said.

"But now I'll use my powers to save and protect than kill," Adrien said.

"And I thought you enjoy being a badass" Nino chuckled.

"Well, a badass hero now. I'm not going evil again. All I did was for nothing but anger" Adrien said.

"I heard they say that your paws are soft. It's like they kicked your ass to hear you admit the truth" Nino said.

"Yes, I know. Now to make up for my selfish actions. How about a movie?" He suggested.

"You got it. And when are you gonna put this away, man?" Nino holding the black lipstick.

"Come on, it's just to look spooky and badass" Adrien snatched it, "On second thought, it just reminds me of my evil side" He put it away.

"Dude, I get you're still a goth boy like Dudette. Now let's go and make up for the pain in our asses we held too long" Nino said.

"Of course" Adrien agreed.

They both headed for the cinema to watch a movie along with Alya and Marinette. Adrien blushed to see her again.

"Hi Adrien," Marinette said sweetly.

"Hi," Adrien said.

"Looking forward to this movie?" Marinette asked.

"Yeah, I am," Adrien said and held her hand.

"Prove to me how much of a sweet boy you are," Marinette said.

"Very well, Marinette. Would you like to be my girlfriend?" Adrien kneels as if proposing.

"Of course, handsome" Marinette giggled at his silliness.

"So adorable," Alya said.

"Let's go, lovebirds," Nino said.

The four headed inside to see the movie about Blue Beetle. Adrien saw someone familiar with the Spanish looks.

"Looking forward to the movie?" She asked in a familiar voice.

"I'll be right there, guys" Adrien assured and talked to the woman who is Luna, aka, Oscura, "Si, Luna. It's been a while since you came out without a mask"

Luna wore a leather jacket, purple galaxy shirt, dark blue leggings, and high heel boots.

"Indeed, kitty cat," Luna said.

"What happened to the nickname Gatito you used to call me? Are you Copycat?" Adrien smirked.

Luna rolled her eyes but chuckled, "You're still my gatito to me, Chico. Your claws turned into soft paws and you admit they were right all along"

"Yeah, Claw Noir is no more," Adrien said.

"Heh, whatever you choose, I'm gonna miss Claw Noir. He was fearless, badass, and never lost his nine lives" Luna scratched his chin.

"I did lose one but got resurrected as Paw Noir. Thus, Claw died" Adrien explained.

"Mmhmm. So that means I'm on top of the food chain. But you're a better gatito than I am, Chico. I kill very bad men, you like trouble. Anyways, your amigos are waiting for you. I'll see you again, gatito" Luna shook his hand.

"See you soon" Adrien joins his friends.

Nearby, a man with a blue jacket, jeans, rough brown hair, and blue eyes smiled to see them get into the theater.

"Well, I look forward to engaging the new heroes as their nemesis, well for fun" He chuckled and put on his hat, leaving.