Awakening

The first thing I noticed was the smell of roses and a faint hum of machinery. My eyes fluttered open, and I found myself in a grand room adorned with intricate designs and luxurious decor. Confusion settled in as I tried to remember where I was or how I got here. The last thing I remembered was watching the latest episode of Miraculous Ladybug before falling asleep in my bed.I sat up, the silken sheets slipping off my body, and caught a glimpse of myself in a mirror across the room. The face staring back at me wasn't my own; it was Gabriel Agreste. My heart pounded in my chest. I wasn't just in any random place—I was in the world of Miraculous Ladybug, and I was in the body of Hawk Moth, the main antagonist."How... How is this possible?" I whispered to myself, the voice unfamiliar yet authoritative. Panic surged through me. I knew what Gabriel Agreste was capable of, the lengths he would go to achieve his goals. But I wasn't Gabriel. I was... well, I didn't know who I was anymore.I needed to think. I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself. "Okay, I know this world. I know the characters. I can use this knowledge." A plan started to form in my mind. Gabriel Agreste's goal was to get the Miraculous to save his wife, Emilie. Maybe I could find a way to achieve that without causing harm.I stood up and walked over to the mirror, looking into Gabriel's eyes. "I have to be careful. I need to pretend to be him until I figure things out." I squared my shoulders, adopting the posture and demeanor of the man I now inhabited.Just then, the door opened, and Nathalie walked in. "Good morning, Gabriel," she greeted, her tone professional yet warm."Good morning, Nathalie," I replied, hoping my voice didn't betray my nerves."We have a meeting in an hour regarding the new collection," she informed me. "And Adrien wanted to talk to you about something important."I nodded, trying to keep my expression neutral. "Thank you, Nathalie. I'll be ready."As she left, I turned back to the mirror. Adrien. My heart ached thinking about him. In the show, Gabriel's relationship with his son was strained, filled with misunderstandings and secrets. But I could change that. I had to.