These Monkey King clones were powerful but they only had half his strength. Ladybug was able to determine that quickly. Kim and Ron helped her but then after Ron took down one of them, he took off. Hopefully to help Chat like Ladybug should have done but the clone she was fighting wouldn't let up.

"I hope Chat and Ron are alright," yelled Kim.

"Chat's a good fighter but he and I work better together!"

"I couldn't agree more! Just imagine how well you two would be outside the mask!"

"I'm still not sure!"

"Well, let's take care of this first and then have our heart to heart!"

The two female heroes made quick work of them, each one disappearing in a puff of smoke. They looked off in the direction they saw Ron fly off, too.

"You think they're okay," asked Ladybug.

"Not sure. Monkey King looked to have had Chat in a corner. I hope Ron made it in time."

"We'd best go check on them. I've got a feeling my Chat is in trouble."

"And my Ron as well," said Kim worriedly.

Kim picked up Ladybug and they sped away, hoping they would make it. Chat and Ron were running out of ideas. No matter what they did, their attacks were not landing any hits. Adding to their hurried pace was Chat's ring beeping. They were taking a quick respite when they saw that Chat had only moments left.

"Just go! I can handle him for a bit," yelled Ron.

"But I don't want to leave you until it's okay!"

"Chat! We don't have time! You don't have time! Get out of here now!"

"But Ron," Chat pleaded.

"Go! Or I'll kick your butt!"

Chat sighed and hopped down the roof they were on. He barely touched the ground when his transformation wore off and he cradled Plagg in his hands.

"You okay, Plagg," asked Adrien worriedly.

"Get me cheese," Plagg whined.

Adrien pulled some from his pocket. The little cat grabbed it and stared eating.

"Please hurry, Ron still needs help!"

"Don't rush me! I know you want to get back into it but I need to recharge properly or the next time we won't be so lucky!"

Adrien frowned and looked up to see Ron and Monkey King going at it. He took this time observe, see if there were any weak points. The staff definitely had to go. Was that where the Akuma was? If he could get in take the staff and break it, this would all be over. But for now, he was a spectator and he hated it. Kim and Ladybug could see Ron and Monkey King fighting, but Kim could clearly tell Ron was barely hanging on.

"Ron doesn't look too good," commented Ladybug.

"He needs a break, so let's give him one."

"Launch me," said Ladybug.

"You sure?"

"Positive," Ladybug smirked.

Kim flew up higher and shifted Ladybug in her grasp.

"One Ladybug missile comin' up," yelled Kim throwing Ladybug directly at Monkey King.

Ladybug went straight as board to help her sail through the air toward Monkey King. He still had his back to her and she felt sure he wasn't aware she was incoming. She shifted her position and was now diving feet first. Soon, her feet connected to Monkey King's back and he was sent flying away from Ron. Kim quickly touched down to tend to her husband.

"KP," he panted happily.

"Hey Ron," she smiled.

"Where's Chat," asked Ladybug worriedly.

"He ran out of power. He's down there charging up," said Ron indicating to the alley below.

"You should check on him," said Kim.

"But, our identities," stammered Ladybug.

"Your partner's health should come first," said Kim. "If you reveal yourselves, fine if not then that's okay, too. Just go check on him."

Ladybug sighed and hopped down. The alley was empty; where did he go?

"Chat?"

"I'm over here," he said waving his arm out from behind boxes.

"Are you okay," she asked.

"Yeah, I'm fine. I'm almost ready."

"Good, I need my partner in tip top shape."

"No worries, My Lady. I'll be back in no time."

There was a break in their talking. Ladybug was unsure what to say next, but she decided to ask about Monkey King.

"So, any ideas on where the Akuma might be?"

"I think it might be his staff," he said. "My Lady, you shouldn't be afraid of who we are. I know you think it's dangerous for us to know but, we can watch each other's backs. With and without the mask. I just, want to be by your side on both ends."

"Chat," Ladybug sighed. "I'm not the girl you think I am under the mask. She's nothing like Ladybug."

"Don't sell yourself short My Lady. I'm sure the girl without the mask is just as amazing as she is with it."

Ladybug was starting to get tired of that sentiment. First Alya, then Kim and now Chat. What was what they said about three's?

"I'll try not, too. And, I'll think about it."

"And I'll be ready when you are," smiled Adrien, who was still hiding.

"Hey, are you done being sappy," yelled Plagg.

"Plagg," scolded Adrien.

"I'm all charged up! Geez, you guys are disgusting!"

"Sorry about him, My Lady."

"It's fine, I'll see you on the roof."

Ladybug leapt back up to give him privacy. Adrien looked to see the coast was clear and called his transformation. When he was back in his suit, he joined the rest of them.

"Alright, now that we are all here, we need a new plan," said Kim.

"We need to get his Akuma and then Ladybug can purify it," said Chat Noir.

"Akuma," questioned Ron.

"The black butterfly that's possessing whatever object he had with him when Hawk Moth spoke with him," said Ladybug.

"We should go for the staff," said Chat.

"Very well. The three of us will go in and help provide the opening Ladybug needs to get the staff and purify the Akuma," said Kim.

"By the way, where is Monkey King," asked Chat.

"Miss Bug here kicked him to next Tuesday," beamed Ron.

"We better find him before he does more damage," said Kim. "He's a very sore loser."

They soon heard explosions and screaming.

"Well, that answers that," said Ron.

"Let's go," hollered Chat.

Sorry this took so long!