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Cat Noir prowled the rooftops of Xian Le, blending in with the night and relishing in the cool air that played with his few strands of stray hair. Finally arriving at Xian Le’s bell tower, he sat down near the edge, his feet rocking mindlessly three hundred feet above the ground.
From here, he could see the sparkling lights of the city of Xian Le. Sighing, he hugged his legs and stared longingly at those households which for sure held loving families.
He wished his family could only be that simple.
There was a rustle beside him. A presence joined his side, one that was clad in red and black polka dots sat beside him in overlooking the city.
“You’re late,” Cat Noir chuckled.
“Apologies, Cat Noir,” Crimson Bug, his superhero partner, replied sincerely. “I had some stuff I had to settle.”
Cat Noir grinned, facing the handsome beauty beside him. The boy had a nest of black of hair that was whipping in the wind (which reminded him sillily of grass), with a tiny braid at the side of his hair which ended with a red bead. His dotted Ladybug mask covered his right eye like an eyepatch, making him look like a superhero pirate. Cat Noir always teased him about it, but to be honest, it made him look even more attractive. Though sometimes, he would wonder what Crimson Bug would look like without the disguise-
He mentally slapped himself. That was the number one no-no of being superheroes! Stop thinking about that; it’s illegal!
“It’s OK,” Cat Noir managed a wobbly grin. “Purple No-Face hasn't made a move yet, so all’s well.”
Crimson Bug hummed, using a hand to support his chin on his knee. “Maybe he forgot to pay his taxes and the police are onto him now.”
Cat Noir laughed. “That would be a sight.”
So the two of them sat in silence, staring at their city below them. It was needless to say that it was a place they held dear in their hearts, for they sacrifice every moment of their life to protect it. Cat Noir clenched his fists. Slowly, he stood up.
Crimson Bug glanced at him. “You ready, then?”
After a couple of stretches, Cat Noir sent a cat-like grin in his direction. “Always ready.”
Then, the two of them leapt into the night. A flash of red and black, chasing each other until the sun rose from its horizon.