Dear Alya,
I won't be coming back for a while. And I'm sorry that I didn't tell you before. The truth is I'm Ladybug. It may shock you and I wish I could have told you in person but it just wasn't possible. I understand if you hate me now and if you don't want to be friends. But know that you will always be in my heart.
You may not understand why I kept it from you, but understand this. This is my life. It isn't fun, it isn't relaxed or calm. Every day I go to school, fight akumas, go on patrol then get home just in time to get about 5 hours sleep before I have to do it all again. It's crazy and tiring; but I wouldn't change it for the world. If I ever lied to you it was for your protection and I never meant the hurt you through it.
You may be wondering how I kept it from the whole world; but I don't know myself.
Another thing you should know is that yes I do know who Cat Noir is but it isn't my place to say.
I can't tell you where I am right now but just know that it will all be over soon.
I miss you so much and just wish I could tell you more. Please don't be mad at me. I don't know what I would do without you and I don't think I could cope if I was.
I know you will have a lot of questions and I promise I will answer them when I come back. If I come back. I am also sending a similar letter to my parents but I won't be saying this in it. Alya, this is my good bye letter. I am in a situation that is very dangerous and I'm not safe. So if I don't come back please look after my parents for me.
Thank you Alya for everything and good bye.
Love Marinette
X Ebony