-Adrien-

The chanting started as a low rumble, making Adrien's bones vibrate. Power and magic dripped from the strange words as they danced out of John's mouth. His eyes were plastered on the open pages of the book below him on the small table, and his hands were outstretched with the Ladybug and Cat miraculous resting on opposite hands.

It only took a few seconds before both of the miraculouses began to glow. The chanting increased in volume. Silently, both miraculouses instantly began to hover out of John's hands. In a flash, the powerful jewels collided together in air in front of John, a bright white light engulfing them.

Marinette's eyes widened in fear. "Adrien, we have to stop him!" She cried out.

Adrien was rigid. He was staring at Gabriel, who still hadn't woken up. "W-we can't." He replied, his voice weak.

Instantly the white light spread from the miraculous to John, covering him as he began to rise off of the ground. His eyes turned pure white, and he began to laugh maniacally. The laughs echoed all around the dome, sounding magnified along with the surge of power that radiated from him.

Marinette grunted as she pulled against the ropes tying her hands together. Adrien didn't move. He couldn't. His father was most likely dead, and John was about to make a wish so large it would wipe out the whole city.

"ADRIEN!" Marinette screamed, snapping Adrien out of his stupor. He glanced at Marinette who was continuing to struggle against her bonds, and Adrien began to do the same. Adrenaline poured into his muscles, making his heart race painfully as John continued to rise, his laughs growing in intensity.

Finally Adrien clambered to his feet, Marinette following suit. The light was growing brighter. The force that radiated from the two miraculouses created an outward wind that felt like a hundred hands were shoving Adrien back. Stumbling, Adrien and Marinette both leaned against the wall, trying to keep their balance.

A purple outline had wrapped itself around John, gold and purple light mixing into the white. John opened his mouth and started to chant once more, but the voice wasn't the one Adrien remembered. It was deep and unearthly, echoing deeper than Adrien could comprehend. It made his heart and legs shake. Continuing the twisted words, John lifted his glowing hands and a wave of power surged outwards. Adrien was smashed against the wall and the large butterfly designed window shattered. Losing his balance, Adrien fell to the ground. Marinette yelped and collapsed as well, her eyes filled with fear. Glass fell down around them. Adrien ducked his head, praying glass didn't get lodged into his back. When no pain came, he lifted his head. Marinette looked up as well without a pain filled face, which relieved him.

Marinette's eyes drifted to the shattered window behind them, and Adrien immediately understood. Again struggling to their feet, they both rushed to the open hole that once was blocked by the window. Jagged glass shards still stuck to the rim, and both Adrien and Marinette cut their bonds using the sharp glass.

Now free, Marinette rubbed her wrists and stared at Adrien with intense eyes. "We can't let him wish the guardians back!" She shouted, trying to be heard over the chaotic winds that blew her hair violently.

Adrien nodded, trying to keep his panic contained. They turned, covering their eyes with their arms to keep from getting blinded. Marinette took a step towards John when a huge explosion of energy blasted them off of their feet. Adrien could feel himself go weightless as the whole dome completely shattered just as the window had done moments before.

Landing hard, Adrien found himself back on the ground as a scream sounded behind him. Marinette… Adrien spun around. Marinette was gone. "Marinette!" Adrien screamed, his heart dropping into his stomach. "Mari!" He screamed again. Please no… not her…

"Adrien!" Marinette shouted back. Adrien sprung into action and ran to the edge, finding Marinette hanging onto a loose piece of floor. She was slipping. Adrien dropped to the ground and reached out, grabbing onto Marinette's wrist just as she started to fall.

"You aren't leaving me too!" Adrien shouted, using both hands as he struggled to pull Marinette up. Her eyes were filled with fear, but a sparkling gratitude and love made Adrien pull harder.

After what seemed an eternity, Adrien got Marinette back over the edge. They were both panting. Marinette lunged at Adrien, hugging him tightly. "I was scared." She whimpered. "But I knew you wouldn't let me fall."

Adrien squeezed his lady tightly. "I would never let my princess go."

Helping Marinette stand, they both turned as John cackled. However… he wasn't John anymore. He wasn't Imperiumal. He looked exactly like the figure from the book. When the figure spoke, it was a dark voice that reverberated in Adrien's skull.

"Prepare for the return of the GUARDIANS!" The figure shrieked. Adrien's stomach turned to lead. There was nothing they could do. It was already too late. John would have his wish. The guardians would return, but only with hundreds of sacrifices. The figure opened its mouth to proclaim its wish, when it was suddenly jerked to the side.

Time seemed to stop. Slamming into the figure was Gabriel, barely conscious as he tackled the being to the floor. The figure let out an unholy screech as it fell. Right as the two touched the ground, the bright purple, white and golden light erupted around them, tossing Adrien into oblivion.