\\Marinette P.O.V.\\

/2 days before/

My alarm rang. I groaned.

"Marinette, honey! Get up. You're going to be late!"

I looked over at my clock. 8:00 . School started in 30 minutes.

Dangit.

I dragged myself out of bed. Only to see my mother opening my trap door.

"Yeah, I know. I'm getting up right now, mom."

"No sweetheart. It's...It's something else." Her expression looked like she saw a puppy got run over by a car.

"What is it?" What's wrong with her? She is never this serious.

"You know your grandpa. Well, he-he..." She couldn't finish and burst into tears. I walked up and held her tight.

"What happened?"

"He go-got in an accident. He fe-fell off a ladder when he was fixing something on his roof. His skull got cracked and he-he...died." She started crying on my shoulder. I haven't talked to him in so long and he just died. I didn't know him that well but tears were still streaming down on my face.

"Oh, mom." I hugged her even tighter. We hugged for what seemed like hours. She finally drew away, her eyes puffy from crying.

"Marinette it's 8:20. Do you think you can make it to school or should I call the school to tell them you'll be late?" She's probably so beaten up about this.

"It's ok mom. I'll make it. I'm just worried about you. Take it easy today. Ok?"

"Yeah," she wiped her eyes,"I'll be fine. I love you."

"Love you too."

\\Alya P.O.V.\\

Marinette was late again today. Her excuse: Her homework flew out of her window and she had to chase it. She slowly came to her seat right next to me. I expected her to run over as quickly as she could. Her eyes were puffy and red. Marinette looked down and buried her face in her hands.

I hear Chloe whisper, "She's even more of a mess than usual." Sabrina giggled.

"Hey girl, you ok?" She shook her head, still in her hands. "What happened?" Marinette still didn't look up. "You can tell me anything."

"Alya, could you talk to Marinette after class. Right now is learning time." looked straight at me.

"Oh, sorry." I laughed nervously.

\\Alya P.O.V.\\

Today's class felt like it was 4 hours long. I could finally talk to Marinette. She only looked up in class when Ms. Bustier asked her a question. It seemed like no one noticed her bad mood except for Chloe. I put my hand protectively on Marinette when Chloe started walking over.

"Hey, Marinette. You look sad. Did you not have enough flour to finish your croissants." She high-fived Sabrina, even though it was the worst insult ever.

"Chloe, shut your trap." How dare she insult Marinette when she is obviously so sad. Marinette started to cry silently.

"I bet all those tears can fill a swimming pool." She leaned over to Sabrina, "Her face is a mess. It's like she was attacked by something before she came to school." Chloe said these things loud enough for only us to hear.

"Chloe she is never this sad. You talking to her doesn't help!" I said this so loud I practically yelled. I looked back to Marinette, but she was nowhere to be seen. "Look what you did. Marinette probably feels worse now!" I grabbed my bag and ran in search for Marinette.

\\Marinette P.O.V.\\

I'm a mess. I look like a fool. I ran far away from the school. I feel horrible. Stupid Chloe! I kicked the nearest object. (which was a small flower) I needed to take my rage and sadness out on something.

No one understands how I feel. They don't know what it's like to lose your grandpa and get bullied in one day.

I built a barrier for Chloe attacks for so long. Today I was weak. Chloe bothered me more than usual.

The nearest place to rest was the park. I sat down on a bench and cried into my hands. I could hear Alya yelling my name. She doesn't even know how it feels. I'm alone. All alone.

My hands became damp from my tears. I slumped back on the bench. A small black butterfly was drawing near. My eyes widened.

"No! Please no!" I yelled at the butterfly. I tried to run, but my legs wouldn't work. I held my hands in front of my face and shut my eyes. The butterfly touched my hands. My feelings of rage and sadness increased. I felt more powerful than I ever felt before. (even as Ladybug)

Lady scarabée. I am Hawk Moth. I will give you the power to make everyone feel your pain and suffering. All I ask you is to get Ladybug and Chat Noir's miraculous. Do you agree?

no No NO NO I DON'T WANT TO AKUMATIZ- wait. Wouldn't this help. It would be great. Everyone will know what it is like to be alone and miserable just. like. me.

I agree with your conditions, Hawk Moth.

Wonderful.