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Chapter Three

~Flashback~

A breath released through pale, chapped lips. Her heart pounded against her chest. The room was small, cramped, barely breathable and hot. Her body pressed against the hot concrete, her pants ripped with holes. The heat felt just like home, but a lot hotter. Her hair stuck to her forehead with sweat, making her reach up and push it back, then resumed her position.

The five came into view, making her breathe slowly and steadily.

She laid her finger on the trigger, getting her aim ready.

With a release of a breath, JJ pulled the trigger, one bullet firing.

~Present~

"Past holders of the Choker of Knowledge have been known to go insane because of the immense power the item holds. The more the person knows, the more the power consumes their mind."

The words echoed in Marinette's head as she watched JJ battle furiously. Unlike when she first met her, the first time they fought together against Duplicate, she had seen her super strength and the way she could turn her staff into different sorts of weapons, but now the power she emitted was insane. She used different tricks and powers to fight against the person, and so far the person kept using water to fight.

The villain slammed down in front of them, making a huge crater.

"Ow." She said, staring up at JJ as she lifted her hand. A magic circle appeared in front and under her. The villain sighed and closed her eyes.

"Nice seeing you again, kid. Hope we can do this again." The woman said. JJ said something they couldn't understand, and then the woman disintegrated into little sparkles.

They stared at the crater in shock, then looked at her as she lowered her hand. She lifted her eyes up to them, before swaying and then falling down to her side.

~Flashback~

"Quite beautiful…"

"What, do you just enjoy beautiful women?"

"Yes. Especially one like you. Where did you get these beautiful tattoos…? I've never seen anything like them."

JJ smiled, rubbing the man's chest, her eyes staring into his eyes.

"I'd be happy to show you more." She muttered, reaching slowly into her belt and pulling out a small silencer, pressing the barrel to his stomach. "However, there is something I want in return. Would that be fine?"

~Present~

Adrien flipped through the news channels as they waited for his mom for an update on JJ. The channels showed the wreckage from JJ's fight, some reporters asking what happened to the heroes and where is Ladybug to repair the damage. Yunan paced in front of the door, clearly agitated. He turned it off as they heard the door open, Adaline stepping out and shutting it quietly.

"How is she?" Nathaniel asked.

"Resting. Her energy was depleted, but she should gain it back soon." She replied, leaning against the desk, wrapping her cardigan around her.

"What did JJ do while she was gone?" Marinette asked. "For her to be that powerful…" She bit her lip and looked down.

"You had contact with her all these years and didn't tell us?" Tarek asked quietly.

"She told me not to. She's the one to found me, so I obeyed her wishes." She shook her head. "It's on her conscious of whether or not to tell you what she did. I know, but I cannot disclose that information."

"Why not?"

"Because of her wishes. I don't want to make her mad."

"Hmph." They all said, turning away.

"If it's so bad, why'd she do it?"

It was quiet for a moment.

"I've done a lot of things that I'm not proud of." They turned their heads to see her weakly leaning against the doorway of the infirmary, pale and sickly looking.

"JJ, you need to be resting." Adaline said, hurrying over to her. JJ casually waved, but it was faint and weak. Then she pointed to the chair behind the desk and Adaline gently helped her to it. JJ sat, typing quickly and clicking on something, a video pulling up.

"Today a Russian mob member was found dead in the bathroom stall of this gathering, the only wound a small hole. According to the ME, the wound nicked an artery that caused severe internal bleeding. He was dead within seconds."

The channel changed to about two days later.

"Six men were found dead today at a private club, seemingly poisoned to death. During the investigation, it turns out they were businessmen in a high known business in India. Later on, evidence pointed to them in league with a major mob."

Again, the channel changed.

"Three Afghan terrorists were found today in a shelter in a valley, a single shot through their heads. Only one bullet casing was found. The investigation is still ongoing."

It changed again.

"A man was found dead in a hotel this morning with a single gunshot to the head. No one heard the shot, so the police assume it was from a Silencer. More details are on their way, but that is all the information we have."

It shut off.

"51 kills." They turned to look at her.

"What?"

"I have killed 51 people. All of them for a good cause. I'm not proud of them, but I know they will follow me throughout my life." She looked down. "I know you hate me now, and I don't expect you to forgive me for leaving all these years."

They were silent.

JJ took a breath, getting up and walking out.


It rained. She liked it because it made her feel relaxed and her mind cleared.

JJ sat outside, Yunan on her shoulder, nibbling on a cookie while watching the rain pelt against the concrete. The sound was relaxing, putting her mind and body at ease. She rubbed Yunan's head, the kwami making a purring sound.

"Yunan…"

"Hmmm?"

"If I go insane, what will happen?" Yunan set down her cookie, obviously not interested in this conversation.

"JJ, I told you I don't like to discuss that."

"Then show me." JJ said. "Show me what happens when a holder gains too much knowledge." Yunan stubbornly shook her head, her eyes watery.

"I am not showing you."

"Yunan." JJ said. Teal eyes stared into blue eyes, both firm and stubborn.

Yunan looked down.

"JJ, if I show you, you cannot freak out."

"I've killed people. I've seen a lot of things that will probably give me nightmares for the rest of my life. Show me." Yunan sighed, faltering in her hover before pressing her forehead against JJ's.

Yunan smiled as she watched her holder plop down on her bed, sighing.

"Wow, what a day, huh, Yunan?" said JJ Nakamura. Yunan nodded. JJ leaned back, playing with the hem of her nightgown.

"You did good today." Yunan said. "You're getting to be very powerful. But remember-"

"Yeah, yeah, if I know too much I'll go insane." But her eyes narrowed a bit. She pulled out a necklace from underneath her pillow, gently putting it around Yunan's neck.

"What's this?" The kwami asked. JJ smiled, gently stroking her fluff.

"Something I know you will cherish. I moved to China to become a person to be remembered. I wanted to help people, and I have helped people." She took a breath. "But it's time for me to go."

"W-What do you mean?" Yunan asked.

"I've gained way too much information." She said. "I'm fighting a battle right now, and I don't think I'm winning."

"Y-You can't die." JJ smiled, hugging her close.

"I love you, Yunan. I love you very much."

The scene shifted to a funeral, people crying. Some of different races, but most of them were Japanese. A woman stepped up, heavily pregnant, needing help getting to the lectern.

"Mother will be remembered throughout the years." She sniffed. "Her fighting spirit, her wonderful sarcasm, her wisdom… It will not be forgotten." She laid her hand on her belly. "That is why her namesake will be passed on."

JJ shook her head rapidly, blinking, a bit disoriented.

"My grandmother… Was Analyzer?" Yunan avoided eye contact. "Oh my god…"


The door opened, Michele humming before freezing.

"Hey, Mom. I'm back."


To Be Continued...