A:N: This started partly as a random idea...hey, why is Lila so mean to Marinette? Why does she lie so much?...and partly as a writing exercise. I don't like Lila one bit. I know someone in real life who reminds me of Lila, and this person is in complete control of someone I love, making them extremely miserable- yet this person completely trusts "Lila". Don't defend Miraculous Lila to me. At only 14, she's learned how to manipulate and hurt. That is never a good thing.
That being said, Chris Colfer said that a villain is a victim whose story hasn't been told. I don't like Lila, but I'd like to understand her. And it would be useful to be able to write from the perspective of a character I detest. Hence...this story.
Speaking of which, if enough people like this story, it will become the first in a Miraculous Backstory Series. I have no idea how this first one will be received, and I've already decided there will only be more backstories if people like this one, yet my brain has already come up with several ideas.
And finally, I have a question, mainly for everyone who both hates Marinette and loves Lila, but also if it's one or the other for you: Why? If you don't like Marinette, why did you watch until Lila came in? Over half the show is about Marinette. So...why? I won't judge you for your answer. I don't care if you answer, though I would appreciate it if someone would satisfy my curiosity. How do you even know about Lila if she's in a show about someone you hate?
Lila
Lila Rossi is beautiful.
Lila Rossi is talented.
Lila Rossi is creative.
Lila Rossi is a liar.
Lila Rossi is in prison for attempted murder.
She says she didn't do it.
She says she's innocent.
She says she was akumatized.
She says it was Hawk Moth's fault.
She says Ladybug's alive, and that's all that matters.
But Ladybug knows what she saw.
Ladybug knows Lila wasn't akumatized.
Ladybug knows Lila hates her.
Paris knows Ladybug never lies.
Paris knows Lila often does.
Paris trusts Ladybug.
Paris believed Ladybug over Lila.
Lila wasn't lying.