I don't make characters kill characters because killing is never my intention as a fan writer. I basically compassionate with being kind rather than make stories way too sinful or scary. Even I know that the show does have some dark themes but the show is for all ages, kids and adults. When it comes to minor dark themes in the show, I don't criticize it because I see what's behind that dark theme. For instance, in Guiltrip, the sentimonster was attracted to the victims' negativity and guilt, especially when Cat Noir nearly used cataclysm on himself was a little dark for kids but it wasn't because he wanted to kill himself, it was the guilt and negativity playing in his mind. He wasn't himself. The same goes for those who were in the sentimonster. Even my anxiety and depression play tricks in my head too and I try so hard to fight it. That's why I never criticize, I just keep that to myself.

I don't own the art.

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(Plagg's POV)

Oh god! He's been turned into a werecat just like my previous holder from the past. Not this again! Adrien leaped out of the window like a panther and sniffed for a scent he can find.

"Adrien! Stop!" I tried to call him out but he's gone. I have to warn Ladybug.

I flew to the city, hearing screams and panic, I bet he'll be discovered on TV news. I gotta find Marinette who is Ladybug and I know where she is. I gotta hurry or Adrien will hurt the innocents.

"Come on! Please be here!" I looked frantically for her, "I should've told him something that caused a reaction from his ring." I regret not telling him but I didn't wanna worry him. Me and my stupid selfish cheese obsession. I have to fix all this.

I remember he transformed at 9 pm so he'll eventually change back to a human in an hour. There she is. Ladybug swinging her yo-yo from building to building. I gotta warn her.

"Ladybug! Hold up!" I called out to her.

She heard me as I flew down to her to make her see me, "Plagg? What are you doing here? Has Cat Noir lost his miraculous again?" She asked me.

"No, he's turned into a feral werecat!" I explained to her.

"What?!" She gasped in shock.

"MEOOOOOOOOWWWW!!!!!" We heard a Werecat yowling.

"That's our Kitty." Ladybug ran to where the yowling came from.

(Ladybug's POV)

How did this happen? I hope this is not like those Werecat or werewolf stories but this is gonna get intense. I swung my yo-yo down from the roof and heard citizens screaming from Cat Noir terrorizing the city. Please don't do something stupid, Cat Noir.

I saw a panther-like creature at the seafood market munching on fish. That's why Cat Noir has been acting weird because he never likes eating fish.

"Cat...Noir?" I slowly approach him but he growled, backing away like I'm gonna hurt him, "Easy, kitty. It's me, Ladybug. Your friend, remember. I know you're in there, Cat Noir"

He seems to calm down a bit since he's sniffing my scent, probably recognizing me or just digging deep down into his humanity. I held out my hand so he can sniff my scent which he did and he slowly walks on all fours, I made no movements because if I did, he'll get scared or attack me for sure.

He circles me, sniffing my scent which bade him meow a little that he recognizes me, rubbing his head on my shoulder with a purr.

But that moment didn't last when police patrols spooked him and he lets out an angry yowl.

"Don't shoot! You'll make it worse!" I cried out to the police.

But unfortunately, he's way beyond wild that he does not like threatened, he jumps over them and ran on all fours to get away.

"Cat Noir, no!" I went after him by swinging my yo-yo from building to building to go after him. He's much faster as a werecat I can tell.

He ran to the alley to hide but I manage to catch up to him because he's slowing down a bit due to exhaustion.

"Meow....." He meowed between his growls and collapsed on the ground.

"Cat Noir!" I ran to him to help him but I noticed he's changing back slowly.

His black fur slowly fading away and replacing with human skin, his claws from his fingers and toes revert to nails, his blond hair coming back on his head, his whiskers shrinking away into nothing, everything changing him back to human with a low growl to a human groan. He wore nothing but a torn jeans pants.

"Ad-Adrien?" I was beyond shocked at what I'm seeing.

He let out a stifled groan and weakly opens his eyes to look at me, "Ladybug?"

"It seems the cat is out of the bag" Plagg appeared right next to me.

(Adrien's POV)

I can barely remember what happened when I got transformed into some kind of beast or something. The next thing I know is that I'm in the arms of Ladybug. Oh no, she sees I'm wearing nothing but my torn jeans that are now like shorts.

"Um, hi Ladybug? What happened?" I asked, holding my head.

"Uh, it's a long story. And.....you're..." She stammered since she's looking at my body, I immediately covered my chest.

I see Plagg next to her. What?! Does this mean? Oh great. The cat is out of the bag. She knows my secret identity but I don't know hers.

"Hang on, Adrien" She carried me as I held her tightly.

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We made it back to my mansion through my bathroom window. Father is probably asleep right now, so I guess he's not worried.

"Ladybug, tell me the truth. What happened?" I asked, wanting to know what happened to me.

"You....uh....Okay, Plagg warned me that you got turned into a....a werecat creature. I found you at the seafood market eating fish and the next, you didn't seem to attack me or anything. The next, you collapsed and transformed back to a human" She stammered shyly.

"Did I harm anyone?" I asked nervously.

"No, you didn't. Some cops tried shooting you." Ladybug said.

"This is bad mi...Ladybug" I nearly said my nickname for her, "I'm a creature fugitive. I don't know how I got turned into a Werecat. They don't even exist"

"They do. My previous holder was once a Werecat due to the damage on the miraculous ring. I should've told you but I didn't" Plagg looked guilty.

I looked at my silvery ring and noticed a little crack on it, "How?" I asked.

"Remember the battle with Hellhound? You got blasted hard which damaged the ring, along with the magic combined with you. Think of it as human and cat combined." Plagg explained.

"How are we gonna fix it?" I asked.

"I'll figure something out, kitty. I mean Adrien. I still have Master Fu's spellbook lists. In the meantime, don't say a word about yourself as a Werecat. But I fear that you might transform again every night. Since you are Cat Noir, we need to keep this to ourselves." Ladybug instructed me.

"Okay then. I trust you." I replied, putting a shirt on while we got to my room.

"I can't believe you're Cat Noir this whole time. It's like you have two personalities" Ladybug giggled.

"Yeah, now you know why I don't like secrets nor get out that much. Adrien doesn't have much freedom but Cat Noir does." I said shyly.

"Two sides of the same coin. Well, I'll be back tomorrow." Ladybug said.

"Does this mean you're okay with the real me and my alter-ego?" I asked.

"I'll figure something out. The werecat thing is responsible for it." Ladybug said, I could tell she is still surprised seeing my real self.

"I agree milady. But just so you know, I still have to remain flirty as Cat Noir. Shadow Moth has eyes everywhere in Paris. You should get going now before my father finds out you're here" I said.

"Got it." Ladybug left my room.

I sighed with love, "She's so paw-some. Argh! Focus. You have a Werecat curse." I facepalmed myself.

"How do you feel, Adrien? Fever? Cravings? Any side effects?" Plagg asked me. "No, but what did your previous holder go through as a Werecat?" I asked, still upset that he never warned me about this.

"Terrible. He lost it and went berserk. I'm sorry for not telling you." Plagg said.

"It's fine. I hope Ladybug finds a way to fix my ring. I trust her because she always solves everything." I said.

"There's one thing I remember, my previous holder who went crazy with being a Werecat, he even liked going through some changes as a human. I tried to warn him that being a Werecat is not fun but he would not listen. So my previous guardian removed his ring and ended him for the sake of humanity. But you're young, there's no way you'll end up like him." Plagg explained the story.

"Being human is what I'm born as, Plagg. I could never give in to being a cat. And what do you mean by changes?" I asked, worried if something happens.

"You'll partially gain feline features like fangs, claws, a tail, anything related to being a Werecat. Especially feline instincts and behavior. You gotta fight it as hard as you can to remain human" Plagg said.

"Okay. Better not make it obvious tomorrow." I said.