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pearl484-blog · 2 years ago

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Sweet Walker (Adrien AUGreste: Protection)

This is being posted a day later than it was on Ao3 because I was exhausted. We are now officially out of prewritten stories and are only doing drafts for Adrien AUGreste so it is CRUNCH TIME BABY.

Anyways, I promised Fire Opal 2 more entries in our Jekyll/Hyde inspired series. This one wasn't quite what she wanted, but crunch time says TOO BAD. Hit or miss, we are moving on!

~*~ As for the story itself:

Catwalker finds out about Chat Noir's attempt on Vesperia's life. He doesn't take it well.

Sequel to Rain Falls, Everybody Lies. Please read first if you haven't already.

Ao3 Link, Link to Jekyll/Hyde series, Link to all Adrien AUGresete 2023

Now that Adrien had ditched his flaws, everything was going his way. Now that he didn’t waste any time on stressing out about his romantic foibles and his difficulties at work, he had more time than ever to balance his friends, his family, and his time as Catwalker. His friends were happier. His coworkers were less stressed. Even his father was disappointed in him less often.

Even his professional relationship with Ladybug was stronger than ever. Yes, he supposed he missed their banter, friendly as it was, but he didn’t miss the constant fighting and the hurt feelings. Besides, he’d asked Max about their most recent statistics comparing him to Chat Noir and akuma attacks were now 26% shorter and the chance of anyone getting hurt was down 43%.

Tonight, he was working on a school project for 2 hours until it was time for patrol. Yes, it was due in a few weeks, but keeping himself caught up on his homework always saved time in the long run. He worked patiently and diligently, never rushing because he had time to take it as smoothly as he needed. By the time he needed to start patrol, he was already nearly halfway finished. A respectable pace for a respectable cat, he said to himself.

The night air was warm and pleasant, almost perfect on his skin as he soared through the skies. It was the calm before the storm, the brief hint of perfection before everything came crashing down. The rain would be heavy tonight, Catwalker knew. He’d have to wrap up patrol soon if he wanted to avoid it. That meant no idle chit-chat, but Catwalker was a professional anyways avoiding that wouldn’t be so difficult.

Of course, Catwalker knew that if he really wanted to stay out of the rain completely, he could just skip patrol. He could just call Ladybug, pretend to be sick. It wasn’t like patrol was actually important. It was just a bonding activity.

Catwalker refused to do that though. Not just because Chat Noir’s ridiculous habits of skipping patrols and fights had been a major part of causing most of his problems in the first place, but because he refused to let the rain control him.

It wasn’t that Catwalker didn’t like the rain because it made him wet. His suit was impervious to rainfall. No, the problem was that water was the one thing that always drove his feline instincts absolutely wild. Every minute in it made it hard to focus on anything besides getting out. It was the one instinct that, try as he might, he just couldn’t kick. Yet, he was Catwalker. Ladybug’s perfect teammate. He wasn’t about to let one little flaw control his life.

Catwalker arrived at the meeting point, feeling a slight bit of impatience at the realization that Ladybug was late, again, before he shoved that back down into the ring. Ladybug was his boss. He knew better than to get mad at her. She set the schedule. Not him.

Yet, no sooner had he thought that, he was abruptly slammed against a nearby chimney by Ryuko, who was not on the schedule. Were they supposed to be sparring today? It was certainly the first Catwalker had heard about it.

Catwalker shoved down another pang of irritation. Would it have been nice to have been told they would be sparring with other heroes? Yes, but Ladybug knew best. Maybe she was trying to ensure that Catwalker was ready for surprise attacks. They did happen sometimes. Which meant he had failed as Catwalker. Ladybug would almost certainly be disappointed in him as a teammate.

“What is wrong with you?” Ryuko demanded, her frustration in an unworthy opponent apparently only heightened in costume. It was actually kinda hot…and that was an inappropriate feeling about another teammate. Into the ring that went too. Man, Catwalker was out of sorts today. Maybe he needed to check the binding spell again.

“I do apologize,” Catwalker said, bowing his head. “I will endeavor to be a better opponent in the future.”

Ryuko narrowed her eyes dangerously as she pressed her sword against his windpipe. “Is this a joke to you? Do you think this is funny? Vesperia could’ve been killed.”

Catwalker frowns. “What are you talking about? Vesperia’s not even here.”

“I’m not talking about now,” Ryuko snarls, pressing her sword so hard against him, Cat’s struggling to breathe freely. “I’m talking about last night. When Chat Noir pushed Vesperia off a building.”

Catwalker froze. Chat Noir? No, that wasn’t right. Chat Noir was sealed in the Ring along with all his other nasty little personality flaws. There was no way he could’ve escaped. Except…now that Catwalker thought about it, he had been feeling things a bit more. Was there a flaw in the bindings? Some unseen mistake that was causing this?

No. Catwalker had been careful. He’d double-checked and triple-checked his work. If the Ring was powerful enough to bind the Kwami of Destruction, it would easily hold part of a human soul, and his runic spell had been meticulous. Not a line out of place. Every ingredient had been verified as authentic, and he’d performed the spell at the optimum time.

Besides, even if the binding did fail, and Chat Noir had somehow escaped to annoy all of Paris, then Catwalker would know. He’d have felt it. He’d have remembered it. He wouldn’t still feel the calm of the ritual done right.

Ryuko had to be lying. Except, Catwalker knew Kagami. She wasn’t a liar. Not now, not ever. So, maybe she was just wrong.

“Are you sure it wasn’t an akuma or a senti-monster?” Catwalker asked cautiously, uneager to risk triggering his ex’s temper. He’d always loved her fiery passion especially when the two were dating, but Catwalker knew that right now, if he picked a fight with her from his position, he might just lose. He couldn’t risk that when there was a Chat Noir around, even a fake one.

Ladybug chose that moment to zip in, looking at Catwalker with steel in her eyes.

“I’m sure,” she said, letting Catwalker know she’d been listening in. Catwalker eyed Ryuko’s ears and spotted an earpiece he hadn’t seen before. It seemed as though this was an ambush, but not a sparring one like he’d thought. There were probably more heroes, Catwalker decided, lying in wait. If he could look around, he might be able to see them in the dark, but Kagami’s sword held him tightly in place.

“I know my kitty,” Ladybug told him, with complete sincerity, and if Catwalker wasn’t such a good model and hadn’t learned to control his emotions so well, he might not have been able to keep a straight face as she said that, especially as ‘her kitty’ stood not 3 meters away from her without her seeing it.

“With respect, Ladybug,” Catwalker replied softly. “I’m not so sure you do. Didn’t you yourself say that you didn’t know his secret identity? That you two kept your lives secret from each other? It could’ve been another trick from Shadow Moth, you know how he is.”

“We fought him during a fight with Stormy Weather,” Ryuko told him, her eyes still narrowed in suspicion. “There’s never been two different akuma at the same time before, not without Shadow Moth using something to enhance his abilities.”

Catwalker frowned. That…that wasn’t right. He had his akuma alerts turned on. He would’ve noticed something like that, especially with Stormy Weather. Stormy might’ve been a good fighter, especially since she adored staying out of Cat’s reach in the air, but subtle she was not.

Try as he might though, he couldn’t remember anything about that night. Even the memories he had of that afternoon seemed unusually hazy and unfocused. Like brief snatches of a dream almost forgotten.

Had he really become Chat without knowing it? Had he really tried to kill someone? Catwalker suddenly felt very cold and sick to his stomach.

“And a senti-monster would’ve acted more normal,” Ladybug continued, the concern in her voice only serving to convince Catwalker that something was very very wrong. Ladybug hadn’t been this concerned about Chat since she became the Guardian, and they started their non-stop bickering. If she was getting worried, Chat Noir must be getting very dangerous indeed.

“This time,” Ladybug said, hesitating as the fear threatened to overwhelm her, “he seemed almost feral. He wouldn’t talk to me. He barely even looked at me, and when he did, he hissed at me.” Ladybug frowned, rubbing her shoulders. “Chat’s never hissed at anyone before.”

Oh…oh no. Chat Noir had not only tried to kill a teammate, but he’d threatened Ladybug?

Plagg had said that there’d be consequences to misusing the Miraculous, that Adrien was going to regret using it to seal away Chat Noir, but Adrien had just thought that meant that he’d miss being Chat Noir was all. Or maybe that he’d never be happy again. He hadn’t thought he’d develop a homicidal alter-ego.

Catwalker felt his legs give out from underneath him, and he felt several hands grab onto him as Ryuko’s sword failed to stop his fall. He looked up and saw Carapace…and Vesperia…the girl he probably just tried to kill.

No. No, Catwalker couldn’t do this. He needed to be strong, if only for Vesperia. Own up to what was going on. Yes, he’d made a spell to seal Chat, and yes, clearly it had gone wrong, but Catwalker had never meant for this to happen. He’d never meant to hurt anyone.

Ryuko though had never been much one for dramatics though, nor did she appreciate such dramatics being used to thwart her. So she grabbed Catwalker with both hands and promptly hauled him back to his feet, fire in her eyes before he could say a word.

“Oh, no,” she declared. “You are not getting out of this one.” She shook him, hard. “How did Chat Noir get the Miraculous back?” Shake. “Who is he?” Shake. “What are you hiding?”

Catwalker stayed quiet, trying to make himself as small as possible. He understood where Ryuko was coming from. He wasn’t sure if he could’ve resisted the urge if Shadow Moth had pulled the same stunt and nearly got one of his teammates killed. She wasn’t just angry. She was scared because yes, Vesperia had lived this time, but next time, who knew who would be targeted? And who knew if they’d survive?

Yet, as much as Catwalker knew that -and he knew that Ryuko would never hurt him- Catwalker couldn’t help but have a need to try to do at least some damage control, try to stop Ryuko from being so angry.

“I-I don’t know!” he cried. “I’ve done all I can to keep the Ring safe! I sleep with it! I shower with it! I do everything with it! I can’t figure out how Chat Noir got it. I can’t even remember anything from last night! I don’t even know if that was the real Chat Noir, but if it is, then he must’ve taken the Ring somehow and then given it back without me knowing. I’m telling the truth. I promise.”

The air around Ryuko seemed to drop several degrees as she glared at him. “A likely story. How did he even know where to find it? Did you tell anyone your secret identity?”

Abruptly, Carapace shoved the two of them apart, separating them, but sending an unprepared Catwalker sprawling to the ground. Ryuko went to grab him again, but Carapace stepped between them and stared her down, as solid as a mountain.

“Dude,” he said, and Catwalker can only marvel at how Nino has perfected the art of sounding mad, but in a gentle way that never seems to crush Adrien the same way that his Father’s disappointment did. He’s always used that tone with Adrien, when Adrien accidentally pushed a button he really shouldn’t, but now it's against Kagami, and it's still just so astoundingly cool and so Nino that it gives Catwalker pause. “We can’t just go around treating people like that! It’s not cool. We’re already tense enough as it is. There’s no need to act like that.”

Meanwhile, Vesperia helped Catwalker up, meeting his eyes before she softly asked, “Hey, are you okay?”

Catwalker nodded, because what else do you say to that except ‘yeah, I’m fine’? Still, it’s nice she asked. That means something in Catwalker’s book.

“So what?” Ryuko challenges, undaunted by the gentle strength of Carapace’s rebuke. “You want to just stand by and watch until Chat Noir tries something else? Push someone else off a roof? Hurt our loved ones? Cataclysm us? You know how dangerous the Black Cat is. We can’t have someone running around with it that we can’t trust.”

“Ryuko,” Ladybug said, her hand gripping Ryuko’s shoulder firmly but kindly, “I get where you’re coming from, but we can’t go bullying our teammates just because they’re suspicious.”

“Then you’re a bigger fool than I thought, Ladybug,” Ryuko said before she took her leave, deciding not to deal with the traitor anymore today. Catwalker couldn’t help the relief that flowed through his body as she lept away from them, and it nearly doubled as he realized that Ladybug was following her to try to calm her down.

Carapace watched them for a moment, before he turned and faced Catwalker. “I’m sorry, dude,” he said to Catwalker, giving him a small, empathetic smile. “She shouldn’t have done that. It wasn’t right, and it wasn’t cool.”

Vesperia nodded from beside him. “I”m sorry too,” she said. “We should’ve intervened sooner, but I promise, I didn’t know she was going to do that. We just thought we’d try to figure this out today.”

Catwalker could hardly believe it. They were sorry? They were the ones stuck trying to deal with this whole Catwalker debacle. He’d been the one to almost pass out even though he wasn’t the one actually in danger.

Vesperia was the one who’d nearly gotten killed because of his mistake. If Catwalker had been better with the bindings, if he’d double and triple checked the spell to make sure that Chat Noir couldn’t escape, nothing would’ve happened to her. She would be safe, and none of them would be having this conversation.

Yet, Vesperia, the sweetheart that she was, didn’t care. Instead she said, “I don't know how he got the miraculous from you, but I know you didn’t mean for it to happen. Ryuko’s wrong. There’s no way you gave it to Chat Noir, and I know you weren’t careless with the ring either. That’s not who you are. You’re a good guy, Catwalker, and you’re one of the most careful people I know.”

Carapace -once again proving that he was probably the best guy Catwalker knew- bumped his shoulder against Catwalker’s. “Yeah,” he said, “we got your back, dude. Ryuko’s whole warrior act was probably really scary, but that’s just her personality. She can be kinda…intense, but once you get to know her, she’s kinda chill.’

“She’s just scared right now you know? With Chat Noir on the loose. Especially since he was kinda like Ladybug’s oldest teammate? He worked with her ever since Stoneheart. He’s got tons of experience. That’s gotta be a little intimidating, especially when he’s going after some of our newest people. You’ll be okay though,” he clasped Catwalker’s shoulder in a one-armed hug. “We’re here for ya, buddy.”

Catwalker felt gratitude swell up in his chest, too strong for the Ring to completely capture as he only just barely managed to keep himself from throwing his arms around the two and kept it to a respectable “thank you.” He hoped they got the feeling though, because they both smiled at him.

The Vesperia spoke up. “I get it. I know what it's like to have a ...nasty counterpart. Don’t worry. We’re going to find Chat Noir and we’re going to make sure that he never does this again, okay?"

Catwalker nodded, before the worry crept in. If Vesperia and Carapace were really doing this, were giving it their all for Catwalker, was it really fair that he wasn’t doing the same? Especially if Chat Noir was dangerous enough to worry Ladybug and Ryuko…

Cat needed to get rid of him, and if he wanted to do that, he’d need to get rid of the Ring. The thought nearly made Catwalker freeze up because without it, how would Cat be able to save Paris? How would he be able to look after Ladybug? It seemed like a lifetime ago, he’d practically jumped at the ring, at his calling, at his duty, but now…

No. Chat Noir was hurting people, threatening them. It’d be wrong to keep the Ring, selfish even. He had to stop this. He had to do the right thing, and he had to do it soon, before anyone else got hurt.

Already, Catwalker ruled out giving the ring to Carapace. As much as Catwalker loved Nino, there was a good chance that he’d be the first person Chat would think to search to gett he Ring back, and there was a not so small chance that Nino would give his best buddy the Ring anyways.

No, Catwalker would have to leave it with someone else. Someone safer, a near stranger who could hide from Chat forever if she needed to. The person Catwalker had wronged, Vesperia.

Quickly, Catwalker arranged to meet Vesperia somewhere else to talk about something important, keeping the details vague in case Carapace overheard. Not that Catwalker didn’t trust his friend, but well, even now, with the Black Cat Ring dampening his feelings, he didn’t want to risk the sting of disappointment he’d see in Carapace’s eyes once he knew just how badly he’d messed up. It may have been selfish, but Catwalker just wanted to keep from facing it for as long as he could, just in case.

The meeting spot wasn’t very close to the start of the patrol, but it was important because it was an alleyway close to the manor. It was on street level and the way home from there had a lot of coverage from the rain so if it started on the way back, he wouldn’t get completely soaked. Plus, it was near Le Grand Paris too, so if Adrien was seen walking away from it in tears, no one would be completely surprised. They’d just cluck their tongue and blame it as no doubt the latest victim of another one of Chloe Bourgeois’s heartless cruelties.

Vesperia nodded, making her way to the meeting spot, while Catwalker took the scenic route. It would be his last time seeing his beloved Paris from this angle ever again. He supposed that he should at least take a minute to try to memorize it. Soak it all in.

~*~

Vesperia waited in the alley near her family’s hotel, waiting for Catwalker to arrive. He was the newest recruit, a sweet kid who was good at his job, but obviously pretty nervous about making new impressions.

Zoe remembered when she’d used to be that nervous back before she’d started going to Françoise Dupont and making friends. She wondered if he used to be bullied. She could certainly see it from the way he’d flinched from Ryuko grabbing him, like he was expecting her to beat him. Poor thing. He clearly didn’t deserve it.

Now, Catwalker had asked to meet her here, to discuss something important. Vesperia hoped it might help the team get a new lead about Chat Noir. Something was up with the guy, and it gave Vesperia the heebie jeebies. She’d always been good at reading people, but Chat Noir? It seemed as though he’d changed into something new almost overnight.

The rain began to fall, a sprinkle at first, but it slowly turned into a torrential downpour. Vesperia couldn’t help but sigh. This would surely slow her teammate down even more. Although Catwalker hid it well, his fear of water always served to cripple him at the worst of times. Their suits’ waterproofing seemed to be the only real thing that seemed to temper his panic into something reasonable, something that resembled his typical shyness and reservedness.

Vesperia waited about 5 more minutes before she saw the familiar silhouette of her companion at the end of the alley, indeed shuffling towards her slowly, to the point where he almost stood still. Vesperia winced. She should’ve grabbed an umbrella and pretended as though it was for her sake. Yes, it’d risk hurting Catwalker’s pride, and there'd have been a chance she might’ve missed him getting it, but it might’ve really helped. ��

Thankfully though, Catwalker seemed to gather his courage and started walking towards her again, almost bounding towards her. Except as he got close, Vesperia realized that the person with her wasn’t Catwalker. It was Chat Noir.

Immediately, Vesperia tried to run towards the hotel door. Between the two of them, Chat was the most experienced, and with all of Vesperia’s exits blocked, she knew that if they came down to it, Chat would win. But if she could make it to the hotel, that was her terf. No matter how many akumas Chat Noir might’ve faced in there, she knew it better than he did, and maybe, just maybe, if she made it there, she’d stand a chance.

Unfortunately, she didn’t make it. She managed to get not 5 feet before Chat Noir pounced on her, grabbing her by the hair and dragging her to the ground. Her hair…No! Chat Noir wanted her Miraculous! She couldn’t let him take Pollen!

Furious, Vesperia grabbed blindly for Chat, reaching his bell and she yanked, managing to send Chat flying into the alley wall. Seeing him stunned, Vesperia knew that now was her chance. With a quick cry of Venom, she lunged, desperate to end Chat’s reign of terror.

Vesperia was fast, but Chat Noir was faster. He recovered near instantly and launched himself at Vesperia’s face, easily dodging Vesperia’s sting.

Chat Noir was close. Too close for Vesperia to sting him. Not while she still had momentum from her lunge.

Chat didn’t even move as her face slammed into his chest, choosing to instead pluck the Bee Comb from her hair just as easily as you pick up a can from the grocery store to examine it. Zoe saw stars, feeling like she’d been slammed into a brick wall.

As Zoe fell, Chat Noir grabbed shoulder, forcing her up onto her knees and Zoe was reminded all too much of Ryuko doing something all too similar to Catwalker. Catwalker. What had happened to him?

Dazed, but determined, she tried to reach out, snatch the Bee Comb away from Chat, but her hand seemed almost glacially slow. Chat Noir tut-tutted at her mockingly.

“Well, well, well,” he said, giving her a Cheshire grin. “It turns out Vesperia, Queen Bee’s replacement, turns out to be Zoe, the Bourgeois's new favorite gal.” He giggled, a soft laugh that seemed born not out of malice, but something closer to madness. Zoe realized that Ladybug was definitely right. Something was not right with Chat Noir.

“I think that’s pretty funny,” Chat said, idly examining the Bee Comb, “don’t you?”

“Chat Noir,” Zoe said, desperately trying to reason with the former superhero, “you don’t want to do this.”

Chat raised an eyebrow at her, clearly amused. “Oh?”

“You’re a good person, Chat,” she said. “This isn’t like you.”

“You’re wrong,” Chat Noir said, pulling back and showing her his teeth before she could say another word. Zoe wondered if he was about to hiss at her. Maybe even bite her. Zoe didn’t know what would happen if he did that, and she didn’t want to.

“I was a good person,” Chat snarled, an almost feral undertone to his voice as his claws twitched, eager for something to tear at. “But now? Now I think this is exactly like me. I’m having a lot of fun right now, and I don’t intend to stop anytime soon.”

Then, he was gone, and all Zoe had left of him was the bone deep knowledge that this wasn’t over with.

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huntinorganics · 1 month ago

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sharanya-farms · 6 months ago

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Eco-Conscious Farming: 10 Practices to Boost Sustainability

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Mulching involves covering soil with organic materials like straw, leaves, or grass clippings. This helps retain moisture, regulate soil temperature, and suppress weeds. Think of it as tucking your crops in with a cozy blanket, ensuring they stay comfortable and well-fed throughout the growing season.

6. Solar Power: Harnessing the Sun’s Energy

With ample sunshine in Bangalore, farms are turning to solar power to meet their energy needs. Solar panels reduce dependence on conventional electricity, lower carbon emissions, and cut costs. Plus, they give farms a modern, sustainable edge — proof that going green is both smart and stylish.

7. Agroforestry: The Perfect Partnership

Agroforestry is the harmonious integration of trees and crops, creating a win-win situation for both. Trees provide shade, improve soil health, and enhance biodiversity, while crops benefit from better growing conditions. It’s an eco-friendly strategy that turns farms into thriving ecosystems where plants and trees coexist beautifully.

8. Vermiculture: Tiny Worms, Big Impact

Vermiculture uses earthworms to convert organic waste into nutrient-rich compost. These diligent “farm workers” improve soil structure, enhance fertility, and recycle waste efficiently. Unlike human employees, worms don’t ask for lunch breaks, but they deliver outstanding results — truly the MVPs of sustainable farming!

9. Permaculture: Nature as Your Guide

Permaculture is about designing self-sustaining farms that work in harmony with natural ecosystems. By mimicking nature’s patterns, farmers reduce labor and resources while creating thriving, balanced environments. It’s like having a farm that does the heavy lifting while you reap the rewards — sustainability at its best.

10. Supporting Local Produce: Good for You, Great for the Planet

Buying locally grown produce reduces the carbon footprint associated with long-distance transportation and supports regional farmers. By choosing seasonal, fresh fruits and vegetables from farms near Bangalore, you’re investing in a healthier planet and a robust local economy.

In Conclusion

These top 10 eco-conscious practices aren’t just trends — they’re transformative strategies for building sustainable farms. From composting and crop rotation to harnessing solar power and embracing permaculture, every effort contributes to a greener, healthier future. So, whether you’re farming, buying local, or simply admiring the greenery, remember: every small step helps create a big impact.

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Eco-Friendly Lawn Care Services in Portland: Sustainable Yard Solutions

Portland is a city that values sustainability and environmental stewardship, making eco-friendly lawn care a top priority for many homeowners. A lush, green yard can coexist with eco-conscious practices, ensuring that your outdoor space remains beautiful while minimizing its impact on the environment.

From using organic fertilizers to implementing water-saving techniques, eco-friendly Lawn Care Services in Portland are designed to help you maintain a healthy, thriving lawn without harming the planet. Here’s a guide to sustainable yard solutions that can transform your lawn care approach into one that aligns with Portland’s green values.

Why Choose Eco-Friendly Lawn Care?

Traditional lawn care methods often rely on synthetic chemicals, overwatering, and practices that can harm local ecosystems. Eco-friendly lawn care, on the other hand, emphasizes sustainability, natural solutions, and resource conservation. By opting for green lawn care services, you can:

Protect Local Wildlife: Reduce the use of harmful pesticides and chemicals that can endanger beneficial insects, birds, and pollinators.

Preserve Soil Health: Organic treatments improve soil quality, promoting healthier grass and plant growth.

Save Water: Efficient irrigation systems and drought-tolerant landscaping minimize water waste, crucial during Portland’s dry summers.

Lower Carbon Footprint: Sustainable practices such as using electric lawn equipment or manual tools reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Key Eco-Friendly Lawn Care Practices

1. Organic Fertilization

Traditional fertilizers often contain synthetic chemicals that can leach into waterways and harm local ecosystems. Organic fertilizers, made from natural materials like compost, bone meal, and seaweed, enrich the soil without adverse effects.

Portland lawn care services specializing in organic solutions create customized fertilization plans tailored to your lawn’s specific needs. These slow-release fertilizers provide essential nutrients while enhancing the soil’s microbial health, leading to greener, more resilient grass.

2. Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Eco-friendly pest control focuses on preventing infestations rather than relying solely on chemical treatments. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) uses a combination of techniques such as:

Attracting beneficial insects like ladybugs to control pests naturally.

Applying organic pest repellents made from plant-based ingredients.

Addressing the root causes of pest problems, such as overwatering or poor drainage.

IPM ensures that pest control measures are targeted, effective, and safe for the environment.

3. Natural Weed Control

Weeds compete with grass for nutrients, sunlight, and water. However, conventional herbicides can be harmful to the environment. Eco-friendly lawn care services use natural weed control methods, including:

Corn Gluten Meal: A natural pre-emergent that prevents weed seeds from germinating.

Manual Weed Removal: Targeting weeds at their roots without damaging the surrounding grass.

Mulching: Applying organic mulch to suppress weeds while retaining soil moisture.

These techniques keep your lawn weed-free without the use of toxic chemicals.

4. Water-Saving Irrigation

Portland’s dry summers can strain water resources, making efficient irrigation a cornerstone of eco-friendly lawn care. Professional lawn care services offer sustainable solutions such as:

Smart Irrigation Systems: Equipped with weather sensors, these systems adjust watering schedules based on rainfall and temperature.

Drip Irrigation: Delivers water directly to the soil and roots, reducing evaporation and runoff.

Drought-Tolerant Grasses: Choosing grass varieties that require less water to thrive.

These methods conserve water while ensuring your lawn remains healthy and vibrant.

5. Composting and Mulching

Recycling organic yard waste is an excellent way to promote sustainability. Composting lawn clippings, leaves, and other yard debris creates nutrient-rich soil amendments that boost plant and grass health. Mulching, on the other hand, helps retain soil moisture, regulate temperature, and suppress weeds naturally.

Many eco-friendly lawn care services in Portland offer composting and mulching as part of their maintenance packages, helping you reduce waste while enriching your lawn.

6. Electric Lawn Equipment

Gas-powered mowers, trimmers, and blowers contribute to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Eco-conscious lawn care companies in Portland often use electric or battery-powered equipment, which is quieter, cleaner, and more energy-efficient.

Homeowners can also invest in electric equipment or push reel mowers to further reduce their carbon footprint.

7. Rain Gardens and Native Plants

Incorporating rain gardens and native plants into your landscape design is another sustainable solution. Rain gardens help manage stormwater runoff by absorbing rainwater, reducing erosion, and filtering pollutants. Native plants are well-suited to Portland’s climate, requiring less water and maintenance while supporting local pollinators.

Eco-friendly lawn care services can assist with the design and installation of rain gardens and native plant landscapes, creating a yard that’s both functional and environmentally responsible.

Benefits of Partnering with an Eco-Friendly Lawn Care Service

Choosing a professional lawn care service that prioritizes sustainability offers several advantages:

Expert Guidance: Professionals understand the unique challenges of Portland’s climate and soil, offering tailored solutions for eco-friendly yard care.

Consistent Maintenance: Regular care ensures your lawn stays healthy while minimizing environmental impact.

Time Savings: Letting experts handle composting, irrigation adjustments, and pest control frees up your time for other activities.

Peace of Mind: Eco-friendly practices mean your lawn is safe for children, pets, and wildlife.

Finding the Right Eco-Friendly Lawn Care Service in Portland

When selecting a sustainable Lawn Care Services in Portland, look for companies that:

Use organic and non-toxic products.

Employ electric or low-emission equipment.

Offer water-saving solutions like smart irrigation systems.

Have experience with Portland’s climate and native plants.

Provide transparent pricing and customizable plans.

Reading reviews, asking for recommendations, and verifying certifications can help you find a reputable company that aligns with your values.

Lawn and Land Pros: Portland’s Eco-Friendly Lawn Care Experts

At Lawn and Land Pros, we specialize in providing sustainable, eco-friendly lawn care services tailored to Portland homeowners. Our commitment to environmental responsibility ensures that your yard remains healthy and beautiful without compromising the planet.

Organic Treatments: From fertilization to weed control, we use natural, safe products.

Water Efficiency: Smart irrigation systems and drought-tolerant landscaping save water and protect your lawn during dry months.

Sustainable Practices: We employ electric equipment, composting, and mulching to reduce waste and emissions.

Let us help you create a greener, healthier yard. Contact Lawn and Land Pros today to schedule your consultation and learn more about our eco-friendly lawn care solutions. Together, we can make your lawn beautiful while preserving Portland’s natural beauty.

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Eco-Friendly Lawn Car A Guide to Organic Grass Care in Meridian

Maintaining a lush, green lawn without the use of harsh chemicals is not only better for the environment but also healthier for your family and pets. In Meridian, where the climate and soil conditions vary, adopting organic grass care practices can yield beautiful results while promoting biodiversity and sustainability. Here’s how you can nurture your lawn naturally.

Understanding Your Soil

The first step in organic lawn care is understanding your soil. Conduct a soil test to determine its pH level and nutrient content. Most grasses thrive in slightly acidic to neutral pH levels. Based on the test results, you can amend the soil with organic materials like compost, which enriches the soil with nutrients and improves its texture.

Choosing the Right Grass

Selecting the appropriate grass type for Meridian's climate is crucial. Consider drought-resistant varieties that can withstand the summer heat while maintaining their lush appearance. Native grasses are often a good choice as they are well adapted to local conditions and require less water and maintenance.

Mowing Practices

Proper mowing is a cornerstone of organic lawn care. Keep your mower blades sharp and set the cutting height to about three inches. This height helps shade the soil, reducing evaporation and preventing weeds from taking root. Additionally, leave grass clippings on the lawn; they decompose and return valuable nutrients to the soil, acting as a natural fertilizer.

Watering Wisely

Efficient watering practices are essential in Meridian, where water conservation is important. Water your lawn early in the morning or late in the afternoon to minimize evaporation. Deep, infrequent watering encourages deep root growth, making the grass more drought-tolerant. Aim for about one inch of water per week, adjusting for rainfall.

Natural Fertilizers and Amendments

Organic fertilizers, such as compost, manure, and bone meal, provide a slow-release of nutrients without the risk of chemical runoff. These natural products improve soil health over time, fostering a thriving ecosystem of beneficial microorganisms. Consider applying fertilizers in the spring and fall when the grass is actively growing.

Weed and Pest Management

In organic lawn care, preventing weeds and pests is more effective than treating them. A thick, healthy lawn can naturally crowd out weeds. For pest control, encourage beneficial insects like ladybugs and lacewings, which prey on common lawn pests. If necessary, use organic treatments like neem oil or insecticidal soap, which are less harmful to the environment.

Aeration and Overseeding

Aerating your lawn once a year can alleviate soil compaction, improve water and nutrient absorption, and promote healthy root growth. Follow aeration with overseeding, especially in bare or thin areas. This practice introduces new grass seed, enhancing lawn density and resilience.

Embracing Biodiversity

Consider incorporating clover and other ground covers into your lawn. Clover adds nitrogen to the soil, reducing the need for additional fertilizers. It also attracts pollinators, supporting local biodiversity.

Organic grass care in Meridian is not only feasible but also beneficial for the environment. By understanding your soil, choosing the right grass, and adopting sustainable practices, you can maintain a beautiful, eco-friendly lawn. Embrace these organic methods and contribute to a healthier, greener community.

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Advanced Tips for DIY Lawn Care Every Homeowner Needs

Taking care of your lawn can be a rewarding experience, but it often requires more than just regular mowing and watering.

If you're ready to take your experienced lawn care specialists in christchurch game to the next level, we've got some advanced tips that will help you achieve a lush, green lawn that's the envy of the neighbourhood. Let's dive into some expert techniques for keeping your lawn in top shape.

Soil Testing: The Foundation of a Healthy Lawn

Before you can improve your lawn, you need to understand what it needs. This starts with a soil test. A soil test will reveal the pH level and nutrient content of your soil, giving you a clear picture of what amendments are necessary.

You can purchase a DIY soil test kit or send a sample to a local extension office for a comprehensive analysis.

Tips:

Perform soil tests in the spring or fall.

Adjust soil pH based on test results: lime for acidic soils and sulphur for alkaline soils.

Add necessary nutrients to address deficiencies.

Aeration: Give Your Grass Roots Room to Breathe

Aeration is a crucial but often overlooked step in lawn care. This process involves creating small holes in the soil to allow air, water, and nutrients to penetrate the grassroots. Aeration reduces soil compaction and promotes healthier, deeper root growth.

Tips:

Aerate your lawn once a year, preferably in the fall.

Use a core aerator, which removes small plugs of soil, for best results.

Water your lawn the day before aerating to soften the soil.

Overseeding: Fill in the Gaps

Overseeding is the practice of spreading grass seed over an existing lawn. It helps to thicken the lawn, fill in bare spots, and improve the lawn's overall health and appearance. It's particularly useful for lawns that have been damaged by pests, diseases, or heavy foot traffic.

Tips:

Choose a grass seed that matches your existing lawn type.

Mow your lawn to a shorter height before overseeding.

Keep the soil consistently moist until the new grass is established.

Integrated Pest Management: Control Pests Naturally

Pests can wreak havoc on your lawn, but relying solely on chemical pesticides can harm beneficial insects and the environment. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an eco-friendly approach that combines biological, cultural, and mechanical methods to control pests.

Tips:

Identify pests accurately before taking action.

Introduce beneficial insects like ladybugs and nematodes that prey on harmful pests.

Practice good lawn maintenance, such as proper watering and mowing, to reduce pest habitats.

Efficient Watering: Don't Overdo It

Proper watering is a cornerstone of effective lawn care Christchurch, but it's easy to overwater or underwater your lawn. The key is to water deeply and infrequently, encouraging deep root growth. This makes your lawn more drought-tolerant and reduces water waste.

Tips:

Water early in the morning to minimise evaporation.

Aim for about 1 inch of water per week, including rainfall.

Use a rain gauge or moisture sensor to avoid overwatering.

Fertilisation: Feed Your Lawn Wisely

Fertilising your lawn provides essential nutrients that promote healthy growth and vibrant colour. However, over-fertilising can lead to nutrient runoff and pollution. It's important to apply the right amount of fertiliser at the right time.

Tips:

Apply fertiliser in the spring and fall for cool-season grasses and late spring through summer for warm-season grasses.

Use a slow-release fertiliser to provide a steady supply of nutrients.

Follow the recommended application rates on the fertiliser package to avoid over-fertilization.

Final Thoughts

By implementing these advanced lawn care techniques, you'll be well on your way to achieving a beautiful and healthy lawn.

Remember, the key to successful lawn care Christchurch is understanding your lawn's specific needs and addressing them with the right tools and practices.

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fmenvs3000w24 · 1 year ago

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Blog 1 - My relationship with nature

Growing up, my siblings, cousins, and I had the privilege of living together in the same apartment complex in the city, at times even in the very same apartment. It was crowded, loud, and messy, but as a young child, it was the most fun I could ever have. As children of immigrants, money was scarce, so the outdoors was our biggest entertainer. We would walk to the park together, roll down the grassy hills, climb trees, make wishes on dandelions, and collect ladybugs. During warm spring evenings, we would often sit just outside the building courtyard to enjoy the warm air with our parents, aunts, uncles, and grandparents and would watch as fireflies flew through the overgrown grass. Our grandparents would tell us stories about their own adventures outdoors, the various plants and herbs not found in Canada which they would cultivate for medicinal purposes, and legends behind the wildlife inhabiting the mountains where they grew up.

Slowly, the fireflies stopped coming out in our neighborhood, and my cousins and grandparents all moved elsewhere. My parents and siblings began to get busy with work and school, but I was never able to outgrow my love for being outside and my fascination with plants and wildlife. Being outdoors, seeing green frogs rest at the edge of a pond half submerged in algae-covered water, the smell of wet grass and damp wood after a heavy rainfall, listening to the wind blow through the trees and causing the willow leaves to flow like water, seeing how the sunlight turns gray city puddles into molten gold, all of these moments allow me to take my mind off the rush and noise of the city. Nature allows me to think of things on a smaller scale and appreciate how every living thing on earth what lives carries importance.

In 2020, with nothing else to do, my family and I began going on walks outdoors to pass the time. We began to walk around all the parks and ravines in the neighborhood and the more we walked in a particular area, the more we became aware of its inhabitants, and we began using field guides to help identify the new plants we came across during our walks. We would have conversations about the plants and wildlife that my parents grew up around themselves in their native country. My mom would teach me how to name things in our native language, and one day bought us a night blooming jasmine (called “raat ki rani” meaning “queen of the night") to keep in our home. It was a fragrant flower which was an important part of my parents heritage and upbringing.

Being in nature has always helped me to connect two aspects of my life–my ethnic background and my life here in Canada–which have for a long time caused me confusion regarding my identity. I can say with confidence that my family as a whole has offered me a sense of place in nature. When I am in nature, I feel a deep connection to my parents, grandparents, and my ancestors despite being on the other side of the world. It reminds me of all the stories and knowledge accumulated by my elders which have been passed down to me, and the new discoveries I make and stories I create for myself as I continue to explore the natural world around me.

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How is Climate Change Affecting Pest Control?

Hey there, eco-warriors and nature enthusiasts! Today, we're going to dive deep into a rather buzzworthy topic—how climate change is affecting rodent control. You might be wondering what the connection is between rising temperatures, erratic weather patterns, and those pesky critters invading our homes and farms. Well, let's unravel this mystery together.

The Dance of the Seasons

Climate Change in a Nutshell

Before we dig into the world of rodent control, it's essential to understand climate change itself. Essentially, it's the grand ballet of the seasons getting all mixed up. Thanks to human activities like burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and the release of greenhouse gases, our Earth is donning some rather peculiar moves.

Warmer Winters, Cooler Summers

One of the most noticeable effects of climate change is the warmer winters and cooler summers. And no, we're not just talking about donning flip-flops in December! These fluctuations can seriously throw off the delicate balance of the ecosystems pests inhabit.

Pests and Their Perfect Storm

Pests Love Warmth

Just like us, pests appreciate a balmy climate. As temperatures rise, they thrive. This is especially true for cold-blooded critters like mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas. With longer warm seasons, their populations skyrocket.

Crop-Hungry Pests

Agriculture depends heavily on predictable weather patterns. But climate change is playing dice with the elements. Droughts, storms, and erratic rainfall create a perfect storm for crop-hungry pests to flourish.

Rodent Control Methods in Flux

Traditional Pest Control

In the good old days, traditional rodent control methods were like a knight in shining armor, protecting our crops and homes. But now, these methods are facing some serious challenges.

Chemical Conundrum

Pesticides, once hailed as saviors, are now under scrutiny. Warmer temperatures can make them less effective. Moreover, their use can harm non-target species and disrupt ecosystems.

Unintended Consequences

Invasion of the New Pests

Picture this: a pest superhero origin story. As some pests decline, due to climate shifts or control methods, new players step onto the scene. These newcomers can be even more destructive and resistant to traditional pest control measures.

The Case of the Bark Beetle

Let's talk about the bark beetle, a tiny villain responsible for ravaging forests. As winters become milder, these beetles survive and reproduce more efficiently. This leads to unprecedented forest devastation.

Adapting to the Change

Integrated Pest Management

In a world of changing climates, old-school pest control is no longer the silver bullet. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is like the new-age wizard. It combines various strategies, such as biological control, crop rotation, and selective pesticide use.

The Power of Predators

Nature often has its way of restoring balance. By introducing natural predators of pests, we can reduce the need for chemical pesticides. Ladybugs, anyone?

Resilient Agriculture

Farming in the 21st Century

Farming isn't what it used to be. With climate change knocking on our doors, farmers have to adapt to new challenges. Sustainable practices, drought-resistant crops, and precision agriculture are key players in this game.

The Role of Technology

Modern technology is lending a hand in the fight against pests. Drones equipped with sensors can monitor crop health, helping identify issues early. Genetic modification is also on the horizon, creating crops resistant to pests and adverse weather.

Human Health and Pest Control

H2: When Pests Affect Us

It's not just about our gardens and farms. Pests can carry diseases, and with climate change, their territory is expanding. We're looking at you, those pesky mosquitoes transmitting diseases like Zika and West Nile virus.

Our Changing Habitats

As temperatures rise, we adapt by using more air conditioning. This cozy environment not only increases our energy bills but also allows indoor pests like cockroaches to thrive.

Conclusion

In conclusion, climate change is indeed a game-changer in the realm of pest control. As the world warms up, pests are making themselves at home, and old pest control methods are not as reliable as they once were. But fret not; humans are a creative bunch. Integrated Pest Management, technology, and innovative farming practices are our new weapons in this battle. So, let's remember that while we may not be able to change the weather, we can certainly change the way we deal with pests in a warming world. Stay green, folks!

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Oh yeah, it’s coming baby. I’m working on an Miraculous Ladybug Invader Zim AU comic! I’ve had the idea for a long time, and I started polishing it and developing it more as of late and I’d really like to actually make it These will be the designs for their hero personas. As you can guess, Gaz will have the cat miraculous and Zim, the ladybug miraculous! Their miraculouses aren’t the ring and earrings like in the show (ah yes, Zim would wear them so well without ears lol), so Gaz’s is a cat skull necklace which turns into a bell when transformed, and Zim’s is some kinda brooch he can fit on/into his pak.

I’m going to keep the names of Chat Noir and Ladybug for the comic, but if I had wanted to name their hero selves something else I’d have gone with Chesire/Cheshire Cat and Overlord, or something to the same effect. It’s in these times you realize just how bug-like irkens are...

This will be a ZAGR story/AU. I’ll call the general idea of a Miraculous Ladybug x Invader Zim AU “Miraculous Zim”, but my story with my designs and everything specific to my version of the AU I’ll call “A Rainfall of Ladybugs”, you’ll learn why when I finish & post the comic cover or just as the story goes idk. If you want to make fanart with my designs feel free, just tag it with A Rainfall of Ladybugs and/or mention me somewhere. If you have any questions about the project feel free to send me asks! I might post a q&a at some point

I’ll be making a post showing alternative designs & colors as well as explaining the designs asap after posting this! Edit: Done, it’s here if you’re interested https://fuumiku.tumblr.com/post/676099467769954304

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Rain Falls, Everybody Lies Adrien AUGreste Entry 3: Rain

Chat Noir loves the rain. He loves the danger. He loves the excitement, and he especially loves how much Catwalker hates it. Jekyll and Hyde AU

Adrien AUGreste Entry 3: Rain

This is a Jekyll and Hyde AU, and although we are going to be using the split personality models preferred by the adaptations instead of the corrupting alter-ego of the book, we will be spoiling the beginning of the book. If you have not read it, I strongly recommend it. It’s awesome, and despite it being old as heck, it accurately predicted that some people, if given the chance to remain anonymous, may choose to do increasingly terrible things so long as there are no personal consequences until they cross the line.

Alright, so I'm going to be busy Saturday, so once again, you guys will be getting an entry a few days early. It will be posted on the same day as "Well, That Went Suspiciously Well". The two are not related.

As per usual, this was not Beta'd, so if you see errors or if anything is unclear, please let me know.

Link to AO3 story. Link to Adrien AUGreste series. ~*~

Chat Noir raced across the rooftops of Paris, delighting in the threatening rumble of the thunder and marveling at the white-hot intensity of the lightning. The rain pounded at his skin, futilely trying to work through his suit’s defenses to soak him to the bone.

He was free -finally free- and even if the rain could get through his suit, it wouldn’t have stopped him. Every part of him ached with the need to move faster, push himself harder, and he didn’t resist. Not even as the roofs grew slick with inches and inches of rainfall and the jumps grew ever more dangerous and unpredictable. It felt wild. It felt uncontrollable. It felt free.

This was what he needed right now. Not that stupid, mindless complacency Catwalker craved. Perfection? Ha! Who needed perfection when you could have the raw beauty of chaos? The mirth of laughter? The bone aching pain of tears? The catharsis of a scream?

Distantly, Chat Noir could tell there was an akuma. Stormy Weather. Chat would bet his life on it. It seemed even Shadow Moth couldn’t stand chaos anymore, constantly repeating the same akumas again and again in the vain hopes that this time, it would work. This time he’d win. What a joke.

Chat didn’t even waste time considering whether or not to join Ladybug. She had her other teammates. Ones who were just as important as Chat Noir. She knew what she was doing. She only really needed his Cataclysm anyways, and if he used that, he’d only have 5 minutes until he was trapped being the oh-so-perfect Catwalker again, and he wasn’t in any hurry to go back to that hand-crafted nightmare any time soon. No thank you.

Instead, Chat kept up his run, pulling every thoughtless, reckless, foolhardy trick he’d ever considered in one last hoorah before he’d be forced back into some dark, forbidden corner of Adrien’s mind again, gnawing on whatever neglected scraps of anger or resentment he could find until he could find a way to escape again. It had been months since he’d escaped last time, and he’d only managed it because Catwalker had despised the rain so vehemently. Deep down, Chat knew that there was always the chance that this time, this escape would be the last one, so he had to make this one count, before he disappeared into oblivion for good.

Then, he saw her. Vesperia. The one person Chat hated more than stupid, perfect Catwalker. She had been the one who’d started it all. The one who planted the idea of making a perfect, better replacement in Adrien’s head. The one who’d made Adrien reject him.

Vesperia was Chloe’s replacement, a sweeter, kinder, better bee. Everyone said so. That she was better than Chloe in every way. Vesperia didn’t lash out like Chloe did. Vesperia wasn’t bossy like Chloe was. It didn’t matter that Vesperia was smarter than Chloe was, or a better fighter than Chloe was. She just wasn’t as damaged as Chloe was. She was just less distracting than Chloe was, less flawed, and so everybody loved her more. Now that Vesperia was here, the only time anyone remembered Queen Bee anymore was when they were comparing her to Vesperia.

That was probably what had happened to Chat Noir. Poor, stupid Chat Noir. Too silly, too ridiculous for anyone to want him. Too chaotic, too messy to deal with. Everybody had always preferred perfect, polished Adrien to him. No doubt that they’d do the same with Catwalker. No wonder Adrien had rejected him. No wonder Adrien had imprisoned him and threw away the key.

Chat blinked back tears, hot and heavy as he stuffed the hurt he felt bubbling up from deep inside him. No. He was not going to do this today. Not when he had just gotten free.

Something inside him snapped, and Chat Noir moved. He rushed towards Vesperia, unseen through the thick heavy rain and shoved her off the building. Then, as she fell, he rushed to continue with his run, not even bothering to check behind him to see Vesperia’s fall.

She’d be fine. Chat had survived dozens of falls from higher than that without so much as a scratch, and she had her top. Chat didn’t really care about which way it ended up. All that mattered to him was that feeling of relief. That finally someone else felt like he did, if only for a moment.

Was this what Chloe felt all the time, he wondered. Was this why she always went back to hurting people? It was wrong. He knew wrong, but God, it had felt so right.

Unfortunately, Chat’s thoughts were soon interrupted by a wire snagging his ankle and yanking it out from underneath him. He screamed as he fell; his claws uselessly flailing towards the slick roof tiles coated in thick streams of water.

When he landed, he found himself face to face with the girl that had once held his heart, and had so callously crushed it with her apathy. Ladybug. Chat Noir yowled at her, yanking at the yoyo holding her leg so he could have enough slack to curl up in a ball.

Chat did not want to talk to her. She had hurt him. She had betrayed him. She didn’t deserve his words, and he had none to give her.

Ladybug, for her part, seemed surprised at what she’d done. She looked so lost and confused, almost betrayed, like Chat had hurt her instead of the other way around. With a flick of her wrist, she retracted her yoyo, letting Chat go free, but Chat didn’t trust it. He knew that if he ran, she would catch him just as easily. No. He wasn’t going to do that. Not today. He curled up tighter and flashed his teeth at her, hissing.

“Chat Noir?” Ladybug asked, her voice almost breaking as she reached her hand out towards him slowly. He flinched, and hated himself as he saw tears well up in her eyes.

God, Chat wished he could hate her. It would make everything so much easier. He wished that he didn’t still love her, that he didn’t want to wipe away her tears and say something, anything to make her feel better. Yet at the same time, he didn’t think he was strong enough to talk to her. It felt as though even the smallest word might break him.

They stared at each other, frozen in the rain until she broke the silence.

“What happened to you?” she asked.

With that, Chat Noir almost did break. He almost told her everything: how Adrien had experimented with the ring and broke himself in two; how Chat Noir was trapped in this horrible limbo of repression; how much it hurt to never be enough, to never be wanted except as the perfect puppet; how scared he was that he might one day disappear, forever lost to the perfect little nightmare that was Catwalker; how he’d hurt Vesperia and it’d felt so good, but he was sorry because he knew he shouldn’t have done that; how it hurt to feel, but it also hurt so much not to feel, and he was scared that one day, he’d give in and accept feeling nothing forever.

He didn’t know what to do. He didn’t even have time to try to make a plan to do anything. He wanted her. He needed her. Now more than ever.

A shield slammed in front of him, forcing Chat to scramble backwards.

“Stay away from her!” Carapace yelled, Vesperia hiding right behind him.

“Careful, Ladybug,” Ryuko said, her voice as cold as ice and unforgiving as steel. “He’s the one who pushed Vesperia off a building. You cannot let yourself be fooled by who he used to be. He cannot be trusted.”

The spell broken, Chat Noir took the chance to flee, running to the shadows to lose them. Bitterly, he cursed himself for his weakness. He should’ve known better.

Ryuko was right. No matter who they might’ve been to Chat Noir once, Chat Noir was stupid to even think of trusting them now. They were Catwalker’s friends. Not his, and he’d been blind to let his feelings run away with him. No one would ever choose chaos over perfection. No one would even want to have silly, melodramatic Chat Noir over the perfect refined Cat Walker.

He’d have to be strong and save himself without them. Or die trying.

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