A/N: This story is nearly finished! I had to literally cut some of this chapter and make another one cause it got too long. I may publish an epilogue after this, just to wrap it all up in a nice little bow.

Also and really big thanks to everyone who's read and supported this story! Really.

Apart from that not much to say, except that I fractured my finger :/ It feels terrible, but that won't stop me from finishing this story!

So till next time,

D.L.D

P.S. Thank you guest user Butterfly 1357/ Emma Butterfly! (I'm not even sure if it's two people or not Lol (No offence)) That was a really nice review.

Rain poured as the group of heroes stared up at the 'Arc de Triomphe'. The darkened sky lay above them as the rumble of thunder was heard above the sound of weapons clashing.

Before them waited an insanely overpowered akuma, whose emotions were all over the place. Beams blasted from every direction. The frantic ramblings of the akuma confirmed the heroes' suspicions: she was going insane.

Shrieks, screams and desperate cries were heard from the surrounding area. People were mixed in with akumas and sentimonsters, panicking until someone guided them out of the jumble. and the group knew that this wouldn't be an easy task. Frowns and grimaces graced their faces as they thought about the endless outcomes. Deaths, injuries and trauma were just a few they would think of. It made them all feel uneasy.

Frowns on faces, the heroes stood there in the pouring rain. Silence filled the air as they all thought about what to do next. If they didn't have a plan, then all signs showed failure.

"I know what we have to do next," Sapphire Paonne sighed.

The rest of the group turned towards her, skeptical expressions on their faces. All of the heroes, new and old, all held the same feeling in their gut: doubt.

"Just hear me out," The peacock themed heroine smiled softly, "If my mothe- I mean Luna Moth is switching forms all the time, then maybe we need to tackle them one at a time. Starting with the first one..."

Looks were shared between the group before they all agreed on the plan. Even if it had a flaw, it would help them to initiate their original plan.

"Problem is," Bunnix spoke as she focused on Luna Moth, "We might need backup down here, while also tackling Lila."

"Not to mention we have to find each akuma's weaknesses," Ryuko spoke as she gestured towards the battle.

"I'm pretty sure my sentimonsters have it covered," Sapphire Paonne shrugged, "And if they do locate a weakness they'll tell me."

"But how can we trust you if you're part akuma?" Ryuko snapped before gasping, "I...shouldn't have said that. Maybe I should-"

"Ryuko- maybe you should-" Ladybug began only for the heroine to have already taken a few steps away.

Taking a final look at her teammates, Ryuko broke away from the group, mixing into the battle.

"Ryuko!" Viperion chased after her, causing Tigress, Rose and Nathaniel to chase after him.

The other heroes sighed as they watched the four figures fade into the battle, their voices drowned in the sounds of violence.

"So much for sticking together," Queen Bee rolled her eyes.

Tonight was getting more nerve-racking than ever and the stress was getting to everyone. It wouldn't be long before another problem emerged.

"At least we've solved the problem of who should stay in the battle," Mighty Mouse offered sheepishly.

"That's true," Carapace agreed.

"Not to mention we have a secret weapon," Chat winked at Ladybug.

"Nice try, Kitty," She giggled, "But it's gonna take more than just me to beat the akuma this time."

"We'll figure something out," He chuckled.

"You mean we all will," Queen Bee glared at him, "It's not just you two this time."

"And that gives us a bigger chance of success," Sabrina grinned and Mighty Mouse nodded.

"We'll do whatever it takes to help," Ivan smiled as Pegasus and King Monkey held their weapons at a ready position.

"All you have to do is tell us what's next," Rena Rouge spoke as she focused on Luna Moth.

"What's next?" Ladybug raised a brow, "What's next is we finally take down Luna Moth."

The heroine's statement was met by nods, smiles and cheers. The heroes had been low on hope, but now Ladybug had renewed that, they all had together. Now they'd be able to do what was previously thought as impossible.

Hope renewed and spirits high, the group of heroes gripped their weapons as they prepared to finally achieve what they'd been attempting to for years.

Lila sighed as she sat still. She was a prisoner in her own mind. Consumed by jealousy, greed. It had been a long time since the woman had actually been herself instead of putting on a mask for everyone around. In fact, it had been so long the female, shivered and her eyes swam whenever she saw what her true self was like. It scared her to be vulnerable. She never wanted anyone to see her like that. Not even...her own daughter.

Lila sighed as she thought about how cold and calloused she'd been to Celeste. How she'd let her obsession take over her duties as a mother. There was no forgiveness for what she'd done, and Lila knew that. She wouldn't mind if Celeste hated her, to be honest she'd prefer it that way. She didn't think anyone would want to know her after all the things she'd done.

Eyes glazed with tears, Lila peered up at the akuma before her. It took the form of the first time she'd been akumatised: Volpina.

A younger version of the brunette stood before her, brown hair fading into orange then white. The akuma was dressed in the fox themed costume and had the fox pendent necklace on. She grinned at Lila as her green eyes flashed in the darkness of Lila's mind.

"Long time no see," Volpina spoke as she stared at Lila.

"Could say the same to you," Lila mumbled as she tried to suppress her regret and shame.

"But I've always been here," Volpina shrugged as she played with her flute, "I've always been that voice whispering in your ear whenever you're jealous."

"Of course you were," Lila rolled her eyes, "Why are you here anyway?"

"Because I'm needed and you are too," The akuma chuckled darkly, "You'll see why in a moment."

The akuma then disappeared, leaving Lila all alone in the depths of her mind. Darkness consumed all around the young woman as her thoughts began to spiral. Anything could happen now that she was being held captive. For all she knew she could disappear forever!

Beginning to hyperventilate, Lila tried to calm herself by coming up with an escape plan. If she was able to escape, then nothing could happen. But there was one issue: how? How could she escape when an akuma was loose in her mind. She had no control over it and for once, and now Lila knew what it was like to be powerless. Powerless against fate...

Rising to her feet, Lila decided to just plan it as she goes. It was better than her just sitting there anyway and if she got caught, so be it. At least she'd tried to escape.

Taking a step, Lila got closer to freedom when she knocked down by a strong shaking sensation. The ground vibrated beneath her as alarm bells seemed to echo in her ears. All sorts of noises clouded her hearing and once again the brunette could feel herself hyperventilating.

"Calm down, Lila," She breathed as she tried to steady herself, "It's just your mind. It's not real..."

Covering her ears, Lila stumbled forwards. Her vision was now blurred and her eyes glossy. Something was happening out there in the real world. Something that was harming her. She had to get control.

"I don't think so," Volpina smirked as she stood in front of Lila, "You're going to have a front row seat."

"What if I don't want one?" The dazed female growled.

"Too bad," Volpina smiled as she knocked the dazed woman down.

Proud of her handy work, the akuma then grabbed Lila by the collar and began to drag her away. Lila groaned as she spotted a new area where a bright screen was displayed.

"Where are you taking me!" The brunette demanded.

"I told you you'll see in a minute!" The akuma snapped, "You act like such a child sometimes."

"I wonder why," Lila glared at the akuma. It knew exactly why the woman was that way. The one thing that stripped away Lila's childhood.

"...Whatever!" Volpina growled as she dumped Lila onto the ground, "Now, I'm going to enjoy every second of this."

Lila stared at the akuma, her brows furrowed, until she saw what was on the screen. Crystal tears plummeting from her eyes, the brunette gasped as she watched in complete shock and horror at what she'd created.

"Like I said," Volpina spoke in a soft sweet tone, "You're needed here and so am I. But this is where your importance disappears along with you."

The akuma's laughs echoed around Lila's mind as she felt rage and hurt take over. Everything was red and hot and the female wanted everyone to hurt like she did. It got bigger and bigger until suddenly the young woman felt numb inside.

"I guess you still have some use," Volpina giggled, "Maybe Luna Moth 2.0 was wrong..."

With her voice, the akuma faded into the darkness of Lila's mind leaving the young woman feeling more alone than ever before.

"We all know the plan," Ladybug looked at her teammates.

"Each group goes after a certain form," Queen Bee rolled her eyes, "We get it."

The other heroes groaned at the blonde's grouchy attitude. It was the last thing they needed tonight and it seemed to take everything for most of them to not punch her in the face. Queen Bee had been extremely irritable tonight.

"Who pissed her off?" King Monkey whispered to Bunnix.

"She's just a bit ratty," The rabbit themed heroine shrugged, "Plus she's reached that time of month."

"What? Oh..." The hero nodded, blushing slightly.

"Yep," Bunnix chuckled.

"I heard that!" Queen Bee glared at Bunnix, while the other heroes rolled their eyes.

Once again bickering was occurring. How were they meant to defeat Luna Moth if they couldn't get along for five minutes! If this kept going, then there'd be no-one left to help defeat Luna Moth. And then what would happen? Chaos. Utter chaos.

"Whatever, it's not like it's not natural or anything," Bunnix sighed as she shrugged, "Anyway, I'm gonna go to my position before Queenie here blows her top. Good luck! Burrow!"

Bunnix then leaped into her portal, leaving the other heroes behind. Queen Bee growled before throwing her spinning top and going to her position.

"What's up with those two?" Chat Noir asked and Rena Rouge shrugged.

"Your guess is as good as mine," She replied, "Anyway, we'd better get into our positions before Luna Moth notices what happened."

The others nodded before each taking off to get to their positions. The sooner they fought Luna Moth, the better. Or else everything may just fall apart.

"Hey Pinky! There's an akuma to your left!" Nathaniel shouted as he dodged an attack.

"Saw it!" Rose threw a metal hoop at the akuma, trapping it inside, "And you can call me Piglet."

"Got it!" Nathaniel spoke as he attacked with his weapon.

The redhead couldn't deny that it was difficult to fight against akumas with so little training, but at the same time it was invigorating. With a final push against the akuma, he sent it onto its back. Since it was beetle-themed it couldn't get up and he easily broke the akumatised object.

"One less akuma to worry about," He breathed as he watched the violet butterfly get captured.

"Let's hope it stays that way," Viperion chuckled from below an akuma before he used his power, "Second chance!"

Everything was taken back by a few seconds and the hero easily defeated the akuma, with the help of a sentimonster. It was replaced by an elderly man, who was then escorted away from the battle.

"So many akumas so little time," Tigress spoke before being pushed into a brick wall. She was then covered completely by the akuma causing her to struggle.

"Ouch," Nathaniel and Viperion winced in unison before being grabbed by an akuma.

The both struggled in its strong grasp, watching as the sentimonsters continued to fight. They were unfazed by the heroes' capture. The only thing they cared about was defeating the akumas like their creator had asked.

"A little help here!" Viperion called out to Piglet and Ryuko.

"One sec!" Ryuko replied as she continued to spar with an akuma.

"Here!" Piglet threw one of her hoops and it landed around the akuma's forearms. Immediately, the hoop shrunk and the akuma let go of the heroes unable to grasp them as it desperately tried to get out of the hoop.

"Thanks!" Nathaniel smiled.

"Your welcome Viperion and..?" Piglet looked at the rooster themed hero expecting a reply.

"Cockerel," He blushed. He knew it wasn't the best name but it was all he could think of in such short notice.

"Cockerel," Piglet smiled back, "You're welcome both of you."

The three heroes then sprung back into battle. Each taking down different akumas and helping each other out as much as they could, knowing that the more effort they had down there, the more it would help the others take down Luna Moth.

Ladybug sighed as she went to her position. Tonight was definitely a lot more stressful than others. Maybe she should've listened when Adrien and Alya told her to stay back...Well it's too late now! She was here and ready for action, even if she shouldn't be.

Rena Rouge and Sapphire Paonne were at the position, ready to initiate their plan. Both had their weapons at the ready and were just waiting for Ladybug so they could go. The midnight sky above them was lit up by hundreds of stars, only highlighting how terrible the battle was that raged below them. It made the three heroines have dull feelings in their hearts. Like heavy weights. They felt as if tonight was partially their fault.

Sapphire Paonne, for abandoning her mother when she'd needed her most; Ladybug for not thinking about her actions; and Rena Rouge for simply not keeping Lila at arm's length. If they'd just done things differently in the past, then everything would've been just fine. Yet it wasn't.

All three females sighed as Ladybug landed on the rooftop.

"Ok, you guys know the plan," Sapphire Paonne spoke.

"We act like sentimonsters," Rena Rouge spoke, "Then we attack when the akuma's at its most vulnerable."

"Yep," The teen nodded, "I know it'll be hard to trust me after what I've done...But it should work."

"We trust you," Ladybug smiled at the teen, "You've proven we can. Right Rena?"

The fox themed heroine nodded, smiling softly at Sapphire Paonne.

"Now," Rena Rouge smirked, "Let's give Luna Moth a wake up call that's been well overdue!"

The two other heroine's laughed at her words before taking off towards the 'Arc de Triomphe'.

"I have the sentimonsters mother," Sapphire Paonne smiled at the akuma.

Beside her stood an emotionless Ladybug and Rena Rouge, both exactly alike to the sentimonsters Sapphire Paonne created earlier.

"You do?" The akuma peered at her daughter, "I thought you'd switched sides?"

"I didn't," Sapphire Paonne answered, "I had to give the heroes a motive to believe me so that they could take me in. Otherwise they wouldn't tell me all their secrets."

The akuma stood there for a moment. The beams had ceased and it was in its original form.

A dark mask covered her eyes, with inky tears just visible from beneath it. She wore a darker version of her suit bit tattered tails and worn gloves. Her hair was in a messy bun, out of her eyes, as she held her cane in front of herself. The akuma was the definition of an emotional mess and it broke Sapphire Paonne's heart to see her mother in such a state. But Sapphire Paonne knew that she couldn't be soft. Not even to her her mother.

"I don't believe you," The akuma's voice came out as dull and icy. The tone that once filled it with life was gone and replaced with the emptiness the akuma felt inside. There was nothing left to salvage. All that was left was a broken and useless shell. It had been hidden for so long that it didn't know what to do anymore. The akuma was lost.

"You...don't believe me..." Sapphire Paonne trailed off as Ladybug and Rena Rouge shared concerned glances.

"I don't," The akuma raised its hand towards the peacock themed heroine, "And so I must do what's necessary."

In a split second, the akuma shot a beam towards Ladybug and Rena Rouge. Reacting upon instinct, Sapphire Paonne leaped in front of her teammates taking the blow for them. Ladybug and Rena Rouge gasped as the teen fell before them.

Sapphire Paonne lay in an awkward position as her chest slowly rose and fell. Both of her green eyes were closed and her dark hair swathed around her shoulders.

"You monster!" Ladybug growled at the akuma, as tears piled at her eyes, "How could you?"

"I did what was necessary," The akuma shrugged, "She was a traitor and traitors always get what's coming. Isn't that right Ladybug? Or should I say Miss Fortune?"

Rena Rouge glanced at Ladybug as she clenched her fists. The heroine was enraged to say the least and the last time she'd been like this she'd been akumatized. That was the akuma's plan! To attack the team's strongest players!

Acting fast, Rena Rouge turned to her friend. Desperate to save her from what was coming next.

"Ladybug!" Rena Rouge shook her by the shoulders but it was too late. A single violet butterfly landed on the female's yo-yo.

"Ah, Princess Justice," The akuma smiled, "One of the akumas Hawkmoth failed to bring to life. Such a shame."

Ladybug was silent as Rena Rouge backed away. She had to get away from here before everything erupted into flames. If she was here alone, then she'd definitely be defeated.

"Now I will give you another chance to serve the butterfly miraculous," The akuma spoke, "But you know what must happen in return."

"Collect all of the miraculous," Ladybug's voice sounded.

'Oh no!' Rena Rouge panicked as the heroine's last statement filled her mind, 'I have to get out of here.'

The heroine leaped and was about to escape, when she felt someone grasp her ankle.

"We can't have you escaping," Ladybug's voice tutted as Rena Rouge looked down at her in shock.

"I need backup immediately!" Rena Rouge's voice rang through Chat Noir's communicator.

"What happened?" The blonde asked only to get no reply. Soon Bunnix's voice sounded.

"This isn't good guys," The usually calm demeanoured heroine sounded flustered, "LB's been akumatised."

"You mean Ladybug?" Carapace's voice sounded, "I thought she wouldn't be-"

"It happened," Queen Bee answered, "Shit, she's coming my way!"

Chat's eyes widened as he tried to process what he was hearing. Ladybug, his Ladybug was akumatised. He knew it wasn't impossible since it had happened before. But it had happened so long ago that he'd thought it wouldn't happen again. It seemed almost insane to imagine her as an akuma.

The blonde sighed as he wondered on whether he should still head to the 'Arc de Triomphe' or not. He didn't know if he'd still be able to fight if she was going to be there. He never liked being on the opposite side to her.

"Fancy seeing you here Kitty," Chat froze as he heard her voice.

He knew it wasn't his mind playing tricks on him. It had sounded so clear and real. It couldn't be.

Gradually turning to see if she was there or not, Chat froze for a second time as Bunnix's announcement was proven to be true. Standing there in front of him was his lady. But she didn't look like his lady.

Midnight blue hair piled into a neat bun contrasted greatly with the red tiara on her head. In her hands was a sword and she wore a short renaissance style dress. Her face was covered by a black mask shaped like the akuma outline. Everything had changed about her. Like the Ladybug he knew was now replaced by a stranger.

A small smile graced her lips as she approached him, each step drawing her closer to him. Chat tensed.

He knew he couldn't fight her. But he had to. The problem was he couldn't find the willpower to raise his weapon against her. He was as good as caught.

"You're not going to fight me, are you?" She asked as he nodded. This took him back to when she was Miss Fortune. She knew that he wouldn't fight her and used that as a way to talk to him. What if she was doing that again?

"I figured as much," She sighed as she delved into her bag, "This won't hurt a bit. I promise."

All of the heroes, minus Tigress, Piglet, Ryuko, Viperion and Cockerel, stood atop the 'Arc de Triomphe' glaring at the akuma as it smirked smugly at them. This made the heroes scowl at her even more. How can she be smirking so smugly when they had her caught? There was no way she could defeat all of them combined.

Suddenly, Luna Moth 2.0 burst into peals of laughter. They sounded triumphant and victorious. As if she'd already won.

"What's so funny?" Queen Bee looked at the akuma.

"What's funny is that it's game over for you heroes," The akuma chuckled, "Now that I have my three secret weapons-"

"I don't see any secret weapons," Pegasus spoke, "And unless I'm mistaken you're outnumbered anyway."

"Outnumbered, but not out-powered," Luna Moth 2.0 smirked, "Just wait and see."

Two figures then landed on the roof. One was dressed in white, while the other in pink and black. Both glared at the heroes, making them all widen their eyes in fear.

"Ladybug?" Half gasped.

"Chat?" The other half gasped.

"I think you mean Princess Justice and Chat Blanc," Luna Moth 2.0 grinned, "And let's not forget Peafowl."

Answering the akuma's words Sapphire Paonne sprung up from her position, immediately transforming into her akuma form. A twisted grin was plastered on her face while her violet eyes showed a demented expression.

"You don't know how it feels to finally be free!" Peafowl smiled, "Imagine being trapped in a cage for hours upon hours!"

The heroes backed away from the rejoicing akuma, before focusing on Princess Justice and Chat Blanc.

"We need a plan," Bunnix spoke, "We can't just charge into this."

"I know but maybe we can-"

Suddenly an icy blue beam was shot causing the heroes to jump as a crack formed on the ground. Widened eyes met a expressionless Chat Blanc.

"Scratch that," King Monkey spoke, "Pegasus and I will work on Peafowl, the rest of you split it between yourselves."

Nodding the other heroes did exactly as he said. Queen Bee and Bunnix went for Ladybug, while Rena Rouge and Carapace went for Chat Blanc. Sure it was risky leaving Luna Moth 2.0 to her own devices, but Bunnix had a hunch that the akuma was facing a battle of her own.

Without any further words, the heroes split up and started to work on taking down their target.

"Queen Bee and Bunnix," Princess Justice looked at the heroines as they circled each other.

"Princess Justice," Both heroines replied respectively.

"I guess it's time to see if that name really is what it stands for," Queen Bee chuckled, "After all you're helping the villain."

"No I'm not," The bluenette turned red as her voice wavered, "Luna Moth told me that-"

"Luna Moth lies," Bunnix interjected, "She's so full of bull that half the time she fools herself."

"Like I'd believe that," Princess Justice raised her sword, "Any last words?"

"Yes, do heroes kill people?" Bunnix spoke. Silence filled the trio's conversation.

...

"What do you mean do heroes kill people?" Princess Justice froze as she became uncertain.

Bunnix and Queen Bee shared a glance. They'd noticed the crack in the otherwise perfect akuma: telling her that heroes didn't do what she was doing.

"You know what I meant," Bunnix smiled, "Have Queen Bee and I killed anyone?"

"No..." Princess Justice trailed off, her sword hanging at her side, "But-"

"There's no buts," Queen Bee interjected, "If you're a heroine, then you won't kill anyone."

"But Luna Moth told me to do it if necessary," The akuma spoke, she was becoming more uncertain by the second. Justice was a really sensitive topic for her. It was what she lived for, what she existed for.

"But you don't kill people because they oppose you," Bunnix spoke in a calm voice, "You kill them if they've done something unforgivable. Thankfully that hasn't occurred yet."

The akuma looked at the two heroes, removing her mask to reveal two bright blue eyes scattered with jet black tears.

"Really?" She asked.

"Yep," They both nodded, "And that's why we need Ladybug back."

"Ok," Princess Justice smiled before turning back into a bewildered Ladybug.

"Of course his power's infinite destruction!" Rena Rouge groaned as she dodged another beam fired by Chat Blanc.

"I know," Carapace sighed, "It's like he's unbeatable."

"You don't say," The heroine sighed as attempted to charge at Chat Blanc with her flute, only to jump back as he fired another beam.

Both heroes tried to catch their breaths as they began to formulate another plan.

"We can't get close if he fires all those beams," Rena Rouge sighed, "And we know your shield can't withhold it. So we need another course of action."

"You mean something that will distract him?" Carapace asked as he heard the familiar sound of a yo-yo.

"Exactly!" Rena smiled, "But what?"

"I think she's got it sorted," Carapace spoke as he turned Rena's head towards the distraction.

...

"Kitty stop," The sound of her voice stopped him from firing another beam.

Icy blue eyes met teary bluebell ones and he knew he'd fucked up royally. Chat Blanc sighed as he saw the determined expression on her face. He knew that she wouldn't hesitate to fight him and that's what made him cautious of his own actions. He didn't want to force his Bugaboo to make that choice.

Rena Rouge and Carapace just looked on from their spot, enjoying the drama in front of them. Though it wasn't appropriate for them to watch this during a battle, the two thought they'd just come up with the excuse that they were scared it would backfire.

Pulling out a stash of snack, Rena offered Carapace a packet of Haribos which he gladly accepted. The two sat there, getting ready to watch the scene before them.

"Chat what are you doing?" Ladybug asked as she gingerly took a step towards him.

Chat Blanc noticed this and shivered slightly. She was afraid of him. His Bugaboo was afraid of him. His leather cat ears fell flat against his blonde hair as he tried to think of what to say.

"I'm doing what's best," He finally spoke as Ladybug approached a little more.

Rena Rouge and Carapace just sat there soaking up the drama. Each munching their own pack of snacks as their friends tried to come to a resolve.

"Is it really best, Kitty?" Ladybug spoke, trying to pick her words wisely. If she said one wrong thing it would reveal her intentions for doing this.

"It's what seems best," His back was turned to her and the bluenette couldn't help but notice that his ears lay flat.

"What happened to my kitty?" Ladybug asked her head tilted to the side, "My Chat wouldn't act like this."

"Maybe he would," He replied. He new she was only a few steps away, but the akuma forced him to keep his back turned. It knew that is he looked at her, it would be set free.

"No he wouldn't," She smiled softly, "You're being silly."

She then hugged him from behind, causing him to soften. The akuma turned around, hugging her back and resting his chin on her head.

"Of course you were silly to fall for this," Ladybug spoke as she grabbed his bell and broke it, "I only love Chat Noir, not Chat Blanc."

With that the violet butterfly flew away leaving a beaming Ladybug with a bemused Chat Noir.

Rena Rouge and Carapace just shared a look before deciding to join the two after ditching their snacks. Hopefully taking down Lila would be as easy as what Ladybug just did.