[Miraculous Ladybug]: Never Make Deals with Mermaids
i just spent forever outlining this fic up until the very last chapter. i don’t think i’ve ever been this committed to anything :P i will do my very best to get these chapters out on a semi-regular basis, but in the meantime enjoy the next chap
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Title: Never Make Deals with Mermaids
Pairing: Adrienette (Adrien x Marinette)
Summary:Â The only reason Adrien came up with such an elaborate trap for a mermaid was to sell her on the market, rake in some gold, and get a new ship to help him carry out some business. Simple as that.
The plan wasn’t for this mermaid to attack his crew, hold him at sword point, and steal his maps for some ridiculous mission involving magical stones, egomaniacal pirates, and a plot to stop the end of the world.
This beautifully dangerous creature was certainly going to be the end of him.
“Is this altogether necessary?”
Adrien shrugged as he leaned against the rail of the ship and kept picking the dirt out from under his fingernails with his knife. “I don’t know. I’m not the one who cannibalized my crewmembers and insisted on catching a ride after you finished picking your teeth clean.”
Marinette rolled her eyes. “I’m not human, so it’s not technically cannibalism.”
“I’m not here to debate semantics with you, my Lady. I’m only here to make sure you don’t cause a fuss.”
“Surely you’ll admit that all of this showmanship is overkill, won’t you?”
Adrien tipped his head in thought. “I dunno. Nino, what do you think?”
Nino cocked the pistol he had pointed directly at Marinette’s head, his gaze stern but wary. “I’m perfectly comfortable, captain. Ivan?”
Ivan had his sword drawn and kept it pressed directly against the hollow of Marinette’s throat, ready to thrust it forward and plunge it into her neck should the need arise. “Feeling great.”
Marinette snarled and struggled against the ropes that were keeping her tightly bound to the mast of the ship. “This is ridiculous, there’s no need for this! I already promised you that you and your crew would be safe.”
“And I appreciate the promise from the bottom of my heart,” Adrien swore. “But my crew isn’t convinced of your willingness to spare their lives, and they would feel much better if they could keep an eye on you until you’ve proven them otherwise. You don’t seem like the type of person that follows directions easily.”
Marinette raised a brow and smirked cruelly. “Does that intimidate you?”
“On the contrary, I find that incredibly admirable,” Adrien chuckled. “Unfortunately, it works against me in this situation since it doesn’t help paint you as a particularly trustworthy person. Hence the ropes, the guns, and the swords. I hope you understand.”
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