(Adrien's POV)

Later that evening, Mom has been recovering well for 2 days. I'm even happy that she's not strict like my father but she does care about my well-being. I promised her I won't steal anymore since I stopped being a criminal but I still like fighting thugs with guns.

The Gabriel brand company thought of changing it to Adrien since I'm the descendant. I didn't mind it but it was a good choice to name the fashion company after me. I'm not a fashion designer but I do know one who dreams of being a fashion designer.

"Your kitties are behaving really well, sweetie. How are you feeling for tomorrow's interview as yourself?" Mom asked as we ate dinner at the dining table. Only this time she sat next to me instead of the end.

"Well a little nervous about telling why I disappeared. But I'll have to keep the image that Cat Noir and I are different." I said.

"Yes, so it's not too obvious." Mom said.

"I'm just worried if those might think that Cat Noir and I are connected. They can't know that Adrien is Cat Noir" I said, playing the piece of steak on a plate.

"That's the tricky part, Adrien." Mom agreed.

"I know. But Adrien is not always flirty. Cat Noir is" I said and took a bite of my steak.

"I know. Well, I hope the interview will go well." Mom said.

"I'm sure it will, dear. We'll also discuss who should be the new fashion designer for the Adrien brand company" Mom said.

"Please! Pigtails can be the new fashion designer. She always dreams of being one" Plagg is greedy with the fifth cheese he ate.

"Marinette is not even an adult yet, Plagg. She needs to go to college for that" I corrected him.

"Okay. That's if she agrees." Plagg said.

"If she can, Plagg. Some dreams change over time as we get older" I said and the butlers brought dessert for us. It was an ice cream sundae and I just ate like an animal due to my wild side, "Not again. I apologize, mom. I'm stuck as a wild man. I don't know how long I can eat right" I said.

"It's alright. It comes." She ignored it.

"Thanks." I wiped my mouth with the napkin.

I remember the second time Ladybug tried to stop me from robbing a grocery store. I was very famished and I had to eat. Plagg was starving too and with him in my ring, his cravings made me crazy as Cat Noir.

(Flashback)

The customers see me as a savage wild cat due to my ability to run around like a cat in the store. Plagg and I wouldn't stop complaining about food because of the cravings. His cravings made my cravings wild.

"Get out of the way! Now!" I growled like a cat and went to the seafood aisle, sniffing for fish to eat. None of them are roasted but I have to eat. I grabbed a salmon and savagely ate it to satisfy my cravings.

"I wouldn't do that here, kitty." I heard Ladybug again.

"I need to feed, Ladybug." I threw the eaten fish aside.

"I'm taking you in right now" Ladybug was too selfish to see how much I'm suffering from starvation. Hell, she didn't even see how skinny I am.

"CAN'T YOU SEE I'M STARVING TO DEATH?!" I ran around to find something else to eat and came to the fruit section and grabbed an apple to munch on, one by one. Leaving the apple cores on the floor.

"Urgh gross." Ladybug looked away.

"Can't you least see I need food to survive?!" I said after munching an apple.

"You're homeless now?" Ladybug was confused.

I ignored that question and just continue eating but she won't leave me alone in peace. I heard her get close and I did something I would never do as a cat. I let out an angry loud hiss like a cat and she backs off. I growled like a cat and was this close to scratching her when I feel threatened.

"You're making my cravings worse!" I ran to the cheese section and grabbed fresh Camembert.

"Hold it!" She ran after me but I got out of the supermarket to the rooftops.

I felt the yo-yo on my ankle and I fell, "Ugh! Back off, Ladybug! I'm very wild and serious!" I was getting angry and removed the yo-yo off my ankle.

"Just calm down, Cat Noir! I wanna help!" Ladybug being desperate but I'm not falling for any more lies or tricks again.

"I said back off!" I extended my claws and hissed savagely like a wild cat.

"Cat Noir listen...AAARGH!" I clawed her wrist.

At that I stopped, realizing I just hurt her. Thankfully the suit protected her, I think. I can't even feel anything for her. I'm far beyond savage right now.

"Don't bother trying to help me" I pushed her aside, "I'm not falling for one of your lies and tricks! You don't know anything about me! So stay out of my way!" I pole-vaulted out of here, going to a different food market to eat since Ladybug interrupted me.

(End of Flashback)

I sighed at that memory. I should've listened to Ladybug but I had trust issues. Her way doesn't always have a solution to the problem.

"Ever since I became a lonely kitty on the street, Plagg and I were starving to death. I had to steal Camembert for him and I had to steal whatever food can satisfy me" I said, pushing the messy ice cream sundae aside. I didn't wanna look like a fool at the table.

"I understand Adrien." Mom replied.

"Good night, mother." I kissed her on the forehead.

"Good night, sweetie," She said.

I went upstairs to head into my room. I can see that my cats are happy to see me. They purred near my ankles that they want my attention again.

"Hey, my kitties." I petted some of them.

"You seriously like cats than hamsters? You really are leaning towards the wild side, kitten" Plagg teasing me as I head to the bathroom to brush my teeth.

"Yeah. They are much cuddlier than hamsters." I replied.

"You always wanted a hamster but now you have cats," Plagg said.

"Mmmhmm." I nodded while brushing my teeth.

Catty Noir jumped on the counter and I just simply petted her and she purred. After I brushed my teeth, I went to get changed in black Cat Noir clothes as my sleepwear.

"Sleep well my cats," I said before going to bed.

-

The next morning, I was dressed in black as always since I like it. No going back to my original trademark since they were made by the Gabriel brand. I'm now wearing black converse shoes, black jeans, a black shirt with a vampire fangs logo, and a black leather jacket. I get the feeling they will ask why the change in attire. I'd just say that I wanted a new style. I no longer need the beanie hat anymore since I'm Adrien instead of Aiden Bastet. Both in one.

I looked at my cats that want attention and I gave them one. I let out a real cat purr to attract them.

"Meow meow meow" They all meowed in sync.

"Your master has to go out. Take care of mom for me my kitties" I petted the Egyptian Mau and the Russian Blue. They meowed in agreement as I went for the interview.

-

I came to the TV station again as the real new me this time. I can see that everyone was gasping dramatically at my new look which I didn't care about. I just waved at the audience as I sat down on the couch with Nadja. I can see she's surprised to see me alive. Of course, some people presume I was dead while some believed my father have said I disappeared. I gotta stay in character. Aiden Bastet doesn't show enthusiasm or excitement. Goth punks don't show their bright side of their personality.

"It seems I came here right on time, did I?" I acted full and less excited as I took a bottle of soda from the table.

"Yes, Mr. Agreste. We are in live, 3, 2, 1" The camera guy said and the live show came up.

"Don't be amused. It's just the news. Today's guest is none other than Adrien Agreste, give him a big applause!" Nadja spoke to the audience.

I showed no emotion and just stared in dull when they applauded at me. I just simply waved slowly, "Thanks" I simply said.

"So let's get this started. So how does it feel coming back to the public?" Nadja asked.

"Great, but at the cost of leaving my school, home, and friends behind," I said.

"And I see you got a new style too. Did you change it for a reason? She asked.

"Two reasons actually. One: I had to hide from my so-called father who was Shadow Moth all along so he wouldn't find me. And Two: I couldn't stand being the old me that brings painful memories of my father. The trademark clothes were made by the Gabriel brand. So, I changed my style to a goth punk instead since black is a depressing color. It makes me feel emotionless but I'm nothing like my emotionless father" I said and took a gulp on the soda bottle.

"Well, it's a pity he turned out to be Ladybug's and Cat Noir's enemy. So many are asking, did Cat Noir provide shelter for you while he went rogue? We all seen how Cat Noir helped a pregnant cat and fought dangerous bad guys." Nadja said.

"Yes he did but he is like a lone wolf the same way I am. He steals stuff to help me and himself survive and stuff. I lived in the abandoned place 20 blocks from here. He lived somewhere with street cats" I explained my fake story.

"I see because nobody knows where Cat Noir or the other heroes come from. There was a bat double recently too." She showed an image of Bat Noir on the wall screen.

"Bat Noir came from a different country, I guess. I have no idea who he is underneath the mask but he and Cat Noir are like twins. Both are nocturnal animals I suppose" I simply said, keeping Felix's identity a secret since Bat Noir moved to London.

"We've also seen your mother is brought back but where was she during all this? Your father never told the public." Nadja wondered.

"I can't go into the detail but Cat Noir and Ladybug found her hidden in a secret location and brought her to me after Shadow Moth was defeated.

"So how do you feel to have your mother back after her disappearance?" Nadja asked.

"I've never felt better. She's doing well recovering." I said.

"Since the Gabriel company is renamed Adrien company, what are your thoughts for a new future fashion designer?" Nadja asked.

"We're still looking for volunteers to give us new designs. So it's gonna take a while to find one." I answered that question, "I have a friend who designs but she's just 15 like me. For the public's sake, I'd rather not say her name. Got any more questions?"

"Just one, you're not going back to photo shooting are you?" Nadja asked me.

"I haven't thought of that. But it still pains me a bit. I have to think about that. Paris still needs a model" I said, as much as I have forgotten about modeling and photo shooting I'm just not into any fashion but black clothing.

"Well, It's your decision," Nadja said.

"That's up to the people of Paris if they want me back as a model but I can't change back to the old me," I said.

"Very well. I must say that you had one good choice in picking out the right clothes for your style." Nadja said.

"Thanks," I said.

-

After my interview with Nadja, I head to the school to do an art activity since I did do graffiti art for a year at my lair. I never realized I can be an artist like my maternal grandfather.

I head to the art room where I see Nathaniel and his best friend Marc are doing their comics. I forgot that I haven't finished my wolf art the other day because Chloe selfishly disrespected me.

"Well, time to get to work." I took out the paints and the brushes.

Just as I was about to paint, I hear Chloe ranting at Sabrina for losing her purse....again. When apparently, it's on her shoulder the whole time but she doesn't notice it. Grr!!! Just great! Chloe always has to create a scene for herself.

While she's busy yelling at Sabrina, I pickpocket her purse carefully and cleared my throat, "Ahem!"

"Whoa! Adrien!" Chloe gasps.

"Since you're done accusing Sabrina, your purse was on your shoulder the whole time. Next time, pay attention to your shoulder before someone pickpockets it" I chuckled and shoved the purse in her face before going back to my painted canvas.

"I'll get you for this Adrien!" I heard her respond in anger but I ignored her. She'll never change at all. I hope the mayor teaches her some manners one of these days.

I kept painting my wolf art in peace. I added dark grey to make the texture of the wolf's fur. Then I added a lighter tone on its face for the moon to shine on him.

"I see you like to paint" Juleka spooked me out of nowhere.

"AH! Oh, thanks, cousin Juleka" I panted from my heart racing, "Jeez, you almost gave me a heart attack"

"Sorry for that. But you brought yourself a new potential hobby." Juleka said.

"Yeah, I always wanted to try something new than being told what to do," I said, putting the details of the stars in the night sky by splatting paint on it.

"That's the spirit." She nudged my shoulder.

"Thanks. I did learn a few things on the streets about graffiti art" I chuckled.

"Did you?" Juleka asked.

"Yup." I nodded.