The Board of Education had a few complaints about Collège Françoise Dupont, all more importantly about one student named Marinette Dupain Cheng. The head of the board read through the reports against the half Chinese girl that didn't make sense as Marinette was a model student, who helped her classmates and was a kind and resourceful girl. That all changed when a new student named Lila Rossi started school and the blue-haired girl had become a bully and even stolen from the poor girl, with Lila Rossi around there was more Akuma attacks than usual as well as several protocols that haven't been issued to accommodate Lila Rossi and all her illnesses.
There were a few red flags as there were no accident reports of any kind or that the school's Principal Damocles hadn't brought up in the school counsellors, starting now Mr Damocles will have an early vacation and someone else would be brought in till further notice.
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Chloé Bourgeois hated Miss Goody-two-shoes Mari-Brat, but the Baker's Girl didn't have it in her to bully someone let alone steal Lila's necklace, everyone believed Lila the Liar-bitch over someone who bends over backwards to help everyone and somehow everyone forgets that. What was worse was that Marinette's only friend she had left and major crush, Adrien Agreste was keeping quiet and didn't fight for his friend, which was absolutely ridiculous as even if she did boss Sabrina about the blonde would protect her against anyone who had something to say to her.
The latest news was that Marinette had been expelled from school and Alya Césaire who was once Marinette's friend verbally attacked her when there was no evidence but that liar's word. Right now Adrikins was being mauled by Lila as she grabbed the model's arms or trying to hold his hand, each time she did Adrien would remove the girl's hands from him and even sat at the end of his table just to get away from her.
Just then Miss Bustier entered the classroom and made an announcement that Principal Damocles was on a vacation and was being replaced by Ms Lionne La Reine, Alya was excitedly talking to her boyfriend Nino Lahiffe wondering what this new Principal was going to be like while Lila was thinking how she was going to wrap this new teacher around her little finger.
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Stepping out of her black Audi Q3 TFSI Sportsback a tall woman with vibrant red hair, was wearing a black trouser suit with powder blue tank top underneath and a pair of sunglasses covering her eyes. Many people stopped in their tracks to see this beautiful woman grab her briefcase and stepped into The Tom & Sabine Boulangerie Patisserie.
Sabine Dupain Cheng was serving the last customer as the gentle giant of a husband was taking the bread out of the ovens and sorting out orders, with a pleasant smile Mrs Dupain Cheng kindly asked if there was anything she could help with. The woman smiled removing her sunglasses to reveal sharp gold eyes, "yes. I would like to talk with your daughter, that is if she is here." Both Sabine and Tom looked at each other wondering what their once sweet girl had done this time, thinking that this woman was Miss Rossi's Lawyer called for Marinette who quickly came down a minute later.
Marinette gulped when she saw the woman and wondered what Lila the Liar said about her now, introducing herself as Ms Lionne La Reine and Head of the Board of Education and was here for the large amounts of bullying that had been going on. Marinette was now close to tears and Ms La Reine sighed looking at her watch to find it was noon, Tut-tutted told Marinette to follow her as she wasn't wasting any more time. Tom looked ready to say something, but his wife placed a loving hand on his arm that instantly calmed him.
As soon as Marinette stepped out of her home and into Ms La Reine's car she drove them to a small bistro by the river, once the food was ordered and sipping their ice tea Marinette looked at the woman and with a deep breath asked what Lila told her to get her into more trouble. Lionne looked at the girl in confusion then smiled before explaining why she was here, there were holes in Miss Rossi's story and a few times the details changed such as time or the whereabouts when the incident happened. "I read the report and now I want your side of the story, Miss Dupain Cheng."
For the next hour, Marinette explained everything, how Lila lied about her illnesses and injuries as well as threatening her. Now Lionne was intrigued as she wanted to know more of what Lila said, by the end of lunch and ice cream from Andre both said goodbyes and Marinette left with a boy named Luka as Lionne headed back to her car. Once in her car Lionne drove to the school and talked with each member of staff individually and since it was Wednesday no student was there to listen in to their conversation.
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By Monday morning as the students sat down in the Assembly Hall the new Principal introduced herself to the students, Lila Rossi was clinging to Alya since Adrien was sticking close to Nino, Alya comforted the distraught girl who was getting mean text messages from someone and believed it was Marinette since she had been caught bullying her. Alya patted Lila on her shoulder and told her she would have words with Marinette by the end of the day- Lila smirked as soon as Alya's attention was back to the Principal.
"I know you're all wondering why I am here today, it has come to my attention that many of the Akuma attacks start at this school which is caused by the bullying that has been reported by one individual. By the severity of the attacks and the theft of property we have no choice but to issue security cameras for all students and teachers safety, I would also like to add that there would be talks with Jagged Stone so if you have a question don't be shy to ask him within reason of course. If there are no further questions I would like to speak with Miss Lila Rossi and the rest please return to your classes. Thank you and have a pleasant day."
Nino pretend shuddered as he told Adrien that he thought Natalie was bad, she had nothing on Ms La Riene, Adrien just shrugged. "The Principal is just doing her job and maybe she can convince everyone that Marinette didn't hurt Lila," Nino grumbled that Marinette was caught redhanded with Lila's necklace, it didn't make sense to Adrien if Marinette did steal from Lila wouldn't she have made some excuse not to open her locker. Wasn't Marinette at the time helping Ms Mendeleiev to prepare for the next science class.
Just a few minutes Alya stormed into Miss Bustier's classroom in a bad mood angry repeating what the Principal said, "Miss Césaire. Did I call you by name, I would like for you to go back to class with the others. How I would love to give her a piece of my mind."
Miss Bustier sighed as she told Alya to sit down so she could continue her lesson, a few minutes later Lila entered inside and smiled as she explained that Ms La Riene apologised for Marinette's actions and wanted to make sure she was all right. Once Alya has assured both girls sat down and classes started up once again, Miss Bustier hoped there were no more interruptions as she continued with today's lessons.
Once Lila Rossi had left her office Ms La Riene then made a call to Mrs Rossi and it was answered after the fourth ring, the poor woman sounded exhausted as she asked who this was.
"Oh I won't keep you long, my name is Lionne La Riene and I'm the new replacement Principal of Collège Françoise Dupont and there have been a few reports about your daughter... Oh no she hasn't done anything as she is a good student, but I am concerned with all the illnesses she has... What illnesses, oh I have a list let me get them for you. Here we are, she said she had Tinnitus after saving a celebrity's cat, has arthritis and finds it hard to walk sometimes, she has a few other illnesses and as a concerned member of the school I was wondering if the Board of Education could have a medical file so we of the Collège Françoise Dupont could accommodate your daughter in her needs."
Ms La Riene gasped in mock horror as Mrs Rossi explained that her daughter doesn't have any illnesses, after ending the call Ms La Riene smirked. "Looks like I have to cancel the medical aids, now for security."
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Adrien Agreste was getting sick and tired of Lila Rossi hugging him or flirting with him, he told the girl many times in a polite way he wasn't interested and what is worse is that she was lying about his best friend Marinette. Yet again Lila lied and said she used to model for a famous label brand to the photographer and said she would gladly help have her pictures taken alongside Adrien. While taking a break Adrien turned towards Lila and told her he wanted nothing to do with her, he was finished with being nice and being polite- that was until Lila targeted one of his close friends.
"I have put up with you touching and flirting with me, many times I have told you to stop as I'm not interested in you in that way but what I don't like is you lying about Marinette. Either you tell the truth Lila or our friendship is over, this time I mean it, Lila."
Lila was about to protest or fake cry her way out of a situation but stopped when she saw the look in Adrien's green eyes that glinted in all seriousness that showed he was indeed Gabriel Agreste's son. Not wanting to lose her chances or the influences she had with Hawk Moth reluctantly agreed as she arranged for a meeting with the new Principal and the Dupain Chengs.
Ms La Riene sat there listening to the whole explanation that Lila had saying she had a disorder that made her lie and that she was mistaken that Marinette had stolen from her and must have misplaced, Tom and Sabine gasped believing the girl as Ms La Reine rested her listened in the excuse. "You have a rare condition that makes you lie, oh you poor thing having Ganser Syndrome I must put it on your Medical File for future reference."
Lila thinking she got away once again from lying sheepishly smiled as she left the room, as soon as Miss Rossi left the room Sabine looked at her daughter and told her she was lucky that she was allowed to go back to school after bullying that poor girl.
"Mr and Mrs Dupain Cheng if I may, your daughter is quite innocent of these accusations but I like Marinette to keep quiet and not get into any confrontations with Miss Rossi."
Marinette's parents were relieved that their daughter would be going back to school, but they had to return to the Bakery. Marinette inwardly sighed as she knew that Lila would find another way to make her life at school a living hell, before she could leave with her mother and father she was stopped by the Principal asking her to stay a little longer as she wanted to talk about catching up with her classes. once the Dupain Chengs' had left the stern strict look on the Principal's face melted away to a warm smile.
"Now Miss Dupain Cheng you will start up at school on Monday with a fresh start and I want you bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. Like I said before I want you to keep your distance from Miss Rossi, I hope there won't be any more problems between the two of you."
Marinette looked angry protesting that Lila was the cause of all the problems, but she soon lost the wind to her sails when she saw the stern look on the Principal's face. Taking a deep breath when she heard Tikki tell her to calm down and take the advice that Lionne was giving her. Agreeing to the terms Marinette stood up and left the school to help at the Bakery and also get things ready for school on Monday.
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Alya Césaire heard the story that Lila had made up from Adrien, she felt like a fool and the one she hurt was the real victim in all of this. As soon as Marinette walked towards the school Alya ran to her friend in tears and hugged telling her she was sorry for believing Lila's lies, Marinette tightly smiled as she told Alya it was fine as she just wanted to start the day without getting into trouble. Like always Alya wanted to give someone a thick lip so they never lied again, Marinette couldn't help it as she laughed and told her not to say a word as she didn't want any more problems.
Alya reluctantly agreed as she told Marinette the news that she missed while away from school, she couldn't believe that Jagged Stone was coming to their school as everyone wanted to ask questions about the latest album and who designed the label as Max Kanté wanted to know more about Lila risking her life to save Jagged Stone's pet cat and wanted to hear it from the horse's mouth.
Marinette was still getting cold looks from most of her classmates, needing to get away from their accusing glares spotted Adrien who was talking to Nino. Walking to Adrien with a soft smile she thanking him, "no need to thank me Marinette. That's what good friends do," smiling Marinette forgot herself and hugged him before pushing herself away apologising.
A few hours had passed when a luxury car parked outside the school building and Jagged Stone stepped out with his assistant Penny who was carrying signed pictures, as soon as Lila Rossi saw Jagged Stone she turned and was making an excuse to one of the teachers when Ms La Riene cleared her throat and told the girl to go to class before she lost her chance to get a signed photograph. There was no escape as she waited for Hawk Moth to attack with one of his akumas, deciding to sit at the back where the famous singer couldn't see her. Yet again Lila was stopped as Miss Bustier kindly told Lila to sit in her own seat just as Jagged Stone entered the room.
Everyone was cheering and loudest being Marinette who was the biggest fan, once everyone settled Jagged Stone sat on Miss Bustier's desk Lila hoped that no one mentioned her, but Karma was a vengeful woman as the third question was answered Jagged Stone pointed towards Max Kanté who asked the question that Lila Rossi was dreading. Jagged Stone laughed as he said he didn't have a cat of any kind as cat dander triggered his allergies, now Kim wanted to know what he meant- didn't Lila Rossi saved his cat from getting sucked into the jet engine.
Jagged Stone asked who Lila Rossi was and Max pointed to the girl next to him, looking at the girl he said he never even met the girl but he welcomed all fans to say hello.
"Hard to believe that in movies people run onto the runway so they can say goodbye or even stop their loved one from leaving is utter bull...I mean hogwash, there is always security and double the amount especially when bigger celebrities than myself come to this great city."
Alya now raised her hand eager to ask a question about the song he wrote about Lila, Jagged Stone smile dropped as he looked at the girl who was trying to hide her face.
"No, the song was written about my first love who was the biggest inspiration and my muse. If I had written a song like that about Miss Rossi I would have been arrested for grooming a minor and even lose my reputation as an artist, I don't mind the lie about me having a cat is one thing but my reputation is a different matter."
Alya smirked as Lila was close to tears as Penny told her boss it was time for them to leave, around this time Jagged Stone would have stayed around and played one of his songs- this time he didn't feel it and thought it was best if they left.
Miss Bustier tried to calm the situation down as everyone was pointing fingers and shouting at Lila for lying, that was when Marinette stepped up and walked towards a crying Lila and without saying a word hugged her. Chloé Bourgeois smirked ready to say something, but her eyes went towards her Adrikins who shook his head silently telling her that this wasn't the right moment.
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A couple of days later Lila Rossi didn't return to Collège Françoise Dupont after being humiliated by the Jagged Stone, the only one who was kind to her was the one she tried to destroy. But that didn't mean anything as she wanted her revenge as she found an Akuma, grinning Lila grabbed the tainted butterfly and pressed it to her fox tail necklace ready for the power that Hawk Moth would give her. What she didn't expect was a cruel chuckle as Hawk Moth told the girl that he felt her need of vengeance, but since she's failed him several times already he had no need for her, with that Hawk Moth disappeared from her mind and with the Akuma.
A few days later Principal La Riene told Miss Bustier's class that Miss Rossi had left Collège Françoise Dupont as Mrs Rossi believed that her daughter would do better in a Boarding School, after Rossi was proved to be a liar and manipulator the whole class apologised to Marinette over the thing they have said. Marinette forgave but it would take time to trust them all.
Once the students heard that Mr Damocles would be returning to the school, they protested and wanted the red-haired woman with gold eyes to stay. Yes, she was strict in certain things, but she always listened to both sides of each person's stories. Marinette didn't want her to go, it was when Chloé's father the mayor and a few other parents partitioned for the redhead to stay that Lionne finally agreed to stay till they find another to take the position- so far they hadn't found anyone to take over.
There were still akumas attacking Paris, but it rarely started at Collège Françoise Dupont, as long as Ladybug and Chat Noir was still the heroes saving the citizens of Paris they had nothing to fear.
(This is the first chapter, I wanted to get rid of Lila Rossi before the next chapter. The reason being I don't like her, enough said. Plagg will in the next chapter as I love the little destructive kwami that I promise you.)