Swinging to the the roof top, Ladybug is soon joined by Chat Noir.

 "Hello, m'lady." he greets, "Are you ready to patrol?"

"Hey, Chat." Ladybug begins, "I just want to say something first. Is that okay?"

"Of course. What's up, LB?" he asks.

She takes a breath and then smiles, lightening the mood, "Spider-Man should be coming to hang out with us later. He was a bit upset last night to hear that you still had a bad opinion of him, but was happy that he's getting a second chance. So, can you just... just try your best to be nice and actually give him a chance. Okay?"

 Whilst she said this Chat's face had shifted into one of conflict. Once she had finished he then smiled.

 "Of course," he begins, "I wouldn't behave in any other way."

And with that they both head in opposite directions. Scouring the city for any evil doers that can be found. Once again the city is empty, although never quiet. There had been concern from a corner in the east of the city where a party was being held, but it was nothing for them to be involved in.

 Under an hour later, they both arrive back on top of the roof of the old sweet shop. Crossing to meet each other on the roof, they both sit and turn towards each other. It was time for Ladybug's question to be answered; would Spider-Man show up and accept a second chance or would he stay away and refuse it. Stay away, still upset and disappointed, leaving her to wallow in her guilt of not being able to make him feel wanted.

 "Was there anything big out there, Bugaboo?" Chat asks.

"Nothing exciting, what about you?" she says.

"Just a party I wasn't invited to." he replies sending them into laughter.

   A faint swishing can be heard coming towards them. They both pause and turn as they hear footsteps approaching them.

"Hey." Spider-Man greets them, waving his hand, "Sorry I'm late. I got a bit caught up."  

And with saying 'caught up' he remembers the embarrassing reason that he's late. One of his webs got caught in a space in the Eifel Tower and he was flung around it, barely managing to prevent his face from slamming into the cold metal.

  Upon noticing him Chat Noir's face shifts into a mixture of anger, dislike and disappointment, before becoming unreadable and then ultimately returning to calm. Whilst Chat's going through this conflict, Ladybug's face lights up at the sight of Spider-Man, securing a smile.

 "That's alright. Would you like to join us?" she asks.

"I would love to." he says, as he sits down in front of them, "Anything interesting during your patrol?"

"Not a thing." she replies.

"So what have you been up to, Spider-Man? Anything exciting?" Chat Noir says in a surprisingly friendly tone, turning all attention to him, who yesterday seemed to almost despise of Spider-Man.

After a brief pause, Spider-Man coolly replies, "Just hanging around. Doing my work and meeting new people. Nothing exciting. What about you?"

"Just the usual: homework and heroics." Chat says.

"And what about you, Ladybug?" Spider-Man asks.

"The same as Chat. Nothing new." Ladybug answers.

Before Ladybug can continue Chat says, in a joking tone, "Still not telling us what your 'work' is? Don't tell me - you've been sent by a secret agency to spy on us."

There is a pause between them where Ladybug looks like she's ready to begin another shouting match with Chat, and the eyes on Spider-Man's mask seem to enlarge, his back straightening and muscles tightening,  while feeling like he may pass out with the sudden fear that the other boy was on to him.

Then  Chat starts laughing, "Relax, you guys! I was only joking."

And with those words Ladybug joined in with his laughter. Spider-Man relaxed and joined in the laughter, albeit half-heartedly. While Chat said it was a joke, he had gotten the feeling that there was more behind it - what is Chat planning?

"So, your super power is making webs and sticking to walls? How did that happen?" Chat asks him, curiously tilting his head to the side.

"My super power isn't just 'making webs and sticking to walls'!" Spider-Man chuckles.

"Then what is it?"  Chat questions.

"I was bitten by a radioactive spider. Ever since then I've been able to stick to walls and ceilings, I have abnormal strength and I don't need to wear glasses anymore because it enhanced my eyesight." he explains, choosing to leave out the 'spidey sense' mention, in case he needs the advantage later, "I 'make webs' with the webshooters that I made myself." And with that he proceeds to show them his webshooters.

"Wow... and you made these yourself?" Ladybug asks in awe and Spider-Man nods, "That's impressive. What do you think, Chat?"

"Definitely impressive." Chat remarks, "But the being 'bitten by a radioactive spider' thing seems a bit far fetched, don't you think?"

"You have a magic ring that powers you up so that you can fight victims affected by a poisoned butterfly, that are controlled by a villain named Hawkmoth, to protect Paris. And all the while dressed as a cat that has the power to destruct things. But, yeah, me being bitten by a radioactive spider is a bit far fetched." Spider-Man snaps sarcastically, feeling defensive and facing Chat Noir completely.

"Well, when you put it that way..." Chat mumbles, looking slightly embarrassed, eyes cast down.

  "Do you fight a lot of villains in America?" Ladybug asks, turning Spider-Man's attention to her.

"I've fought a few; it was nothing that I couldn't handle." he answers.

   As Ladybug is about to speak when they hear beeping come from her yo-yo. She  lifts it of her waist and opens it up, looking at the screen.

"Oh no!" she exclaims, "I've done it again; it's one o'clock. I have to go."

"Really? I have to go too." Chat Noir and Spider-Man say in unison whilst standing up, resulting in each giving the other an odd look (although for Spider-Man that means the eyes of his mask slightly squint).

"Goodnight! Thank you for coming, Spider-Man." she says, before quietly adding to Chat, "And thanks for your good behaviour." And she then uses her yo-yo to swing off of the rooftop and back home.

  Waiting until Ladybug is gone, Spider-Man turns to Chat Noir.

"So, thank you for the second chance." he begins, "It seems that we got off on the wrong foot, and I feel absolutely clawful about it. So... are we cool?" And with that he extends his hand to Chat.

 Chat eyes his sceptically, his face almost devoid of emotion. "Did you... did you just make a cat pun?"

Spider-Man nods, "Yeah, I... uh... pun when I'm nervous."

And with that Chat bursts out laughing, then he grasps Spider-Man's hand, "We're cool." he says, "Now I've got to go. See you around!"  He then takes out his staff and vaults off of the rooftop and back home, leaving Spider-Man to stand on the roof alone.

-At the SHIELD Helicarrier

Spider-Man walks into the room which has become incredibly familiar to him. He is to attend another meeting on his progress with Ladybug and Chat Noir.

 "Welcome back, Spider-Man." greets Doctor Connors.

"It seems that you are now on good terms with Chat Noir." says Steve.

"Yeah, we're cool now. I had thought he was planning something, but I was wrong. He's probably still suspicious, but I don't think that he'll be a problem." states Spider-Man.

"And you chose not to tell them about your spidey sense. That's pretty smart." Tony comments.

"I thought that it may be useful to have one trick up my sleeve." Spider-Man replies.

"There is just one problem." Connors says after a pause, "We think we know what Chat Noir is trying to do."

When Doctors Connors doesn't continue, seemingly pausing for dramatic effect, Spider-Man becomes agitated.

"Well, what is it? Is he trying to hypnotise me into making a rocket to shoot myself into the galaxy so I can live on a planet of human and spider hybrids?"

"They think that he's trying to find out your identity. Which I, by the way, think is completely wrong. It seems that your secret identity is the only thing about you that he has continuously respected." states Tony.

"You were asked about your so called 'work', free time, powers and history - all in one night, by the same person - and you don't find it suspicious? Look, he may not be trying to find out Ladybug's identity, but she's his partner. There's no attachment to you that will stop him." says Connors, angrily.

"He's not trying to find out Spider-Man's identity." Nick smoothly states, preventing the brewing argument from occurring, "Ladybug asked him to give you a second chance; he'd do anything for her. Finding out your identity isn't what she asked him to do tonight. You guys are - as you put it - 'cool'."

  With the room now becoming quiet Natasha decides to pick up a file from the table and begins flipping through it, until she pauses at the right page. She skims down it before looking up at Spider-Man.

"Due to the new progress, it has been decided that we progress more in the school. You are to continue building upon your relationship with Marinette. We now think that it's a good idea to befriend some more of her closer classmates. Alya Cesaire : owner of the Ladyblog, Marinette's best friend. Keep an eye on Nino Lahiffe and Chloe Bourgeois : her friend and her 'enemy'. And finally Adrien  Agreste : model and her crush." she recites.

 Spider-Man watches her closely and sees something pass over her usually emotionless face when she mentioned Adrien. 

"Is there something different about Adrien?" he pauses before asking, "Is it because he hasn't been akumatized?"

"No, that's not it." begins Steve, looking as if to say something, but thinks better of it and instead says, "You have school tomorrow. It's best you go to sleep."

-In Marinette's Bedroom

"That went well, Tikki." whispers Marinette.

 She's in her bed and is supposed to be asleep, but is instead deciding to gossip with Tikki.

"Yes it did Marinette." yawns Tikkki.

"Chat Noir is finally giving Spider-Man a chance - a fair chance. I didn't think that he would behave so well;  from his initial reaction to seeing Spider-Man I thought we were going to have Part 2 of the other night!" continues Marinette.

"Marinette?" asks Tikki, sleepily.

"Yes, Tikki?" she whispers.

"Goodnight." 

  And with that, Tikki turns over and goes to sleep. The message haven been given for Marinette to get some sleep.

-In Adrien's Limo

"Plagg, I still haven't thought of a way to find proof that he's bad. I mean, from what I saw yesterday he's just a normal guy; a nice guy. Yet I still have a bad feeling about him. How does that work?" Adrien whispers indignantly to Plagg.

"It just takes time, Adrien." Plagg sighs nonchalantly, whilst munching on his camembert.

"How much time?" Adrien whines.

"I don't know. Depends on how smart he is. Besides, he's seems a little more interested in Ladybug than in destroying Paris." says Plagg.

"Yeah... wait, what?!" Adrien shrieks, causing his driver to swerve on the rode and earning him a nasty glare.

"Sorry, I... uh... thought I saw a bee." Adrien says in a slight panic.

   This seems to be a good enough excuse, as his driver goes back to doing his job. Meanwhile, Adrien can hear Plagg sniggering.

"Shut up, Plagg. What do you mean about Spider-Man being interested in Ladybug." he asks, once again in his practiced hushed voice.

"I thought you wanted me to shut up?" Plagg remarks, but continues with a grin after seeing Adrien's glare, "I just mean, that he seemed like he wanted to talk to her a lot. That's all. Don't worry, I don't think they're smooching buddies... yet."

 And with that one simple sentence Adrien face shows a range of emotion, going from pure white to pent up rage.

"You know what, Plagg. I know you're wrong. He's been here for like ten minutes, that's not possible. But, I think I know how to get my proof a lot faster... and I just might go through with it.

I'm going to find out who Spider-Man is."

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