Author's Notes:

Alright, everyone. The time has finally come. This is where the nonsense ends today.

Normally, I would have put a great effort to connect my fanfiction to the shows I like or recreate some episodes into better ones. But for this case, I'm putting an end to the Miraculous Ladybug once and for all. I don't care if you think how good and compelling the show, characters, their backgrounds, their stories. The show has failed to impress me. I gave it up after Season 5. I will no longer continue with it.

This story is inspired by Iron117Prime's stories involved of 'Eviler than Thou' and 'Evil is not a Toy' Trope. Everyone, prepare to face the true darkest hour of this story. This also sets after Transformers Prime Season 1 Episode 22: Stronger, Faster.

Episode 17: Transmutate

Paris is under attacked! Shadowmoth has created a powerful and deadly black-colored spiky armored Sentimonster called Strike Back to attack and destroy the city! Not only that, he already akumatized an innocent boy prior to today's battle. Now named as Risk, his ability made almost everyone including Miraculous Heroes to take reckless yet dangerous countless risks, which could put the end of everything.

Standing on top of the Eiffel Tower, Shadowmoth was watching Miraculous Heroes struggling to fight three Strike Backs and also dealing with Risk, who used his powers to influence people to take reckless risks and made thing difficult for the heroes while his akumatized item hidden from the heroes. Ladybug was nowhere to be seen. The battle lasts for whole day. The city is now in ruins and blaze while people have gone mad, doing something dangerous and reckless for their amusement.

Shadowmoth smirked sinisterly, "Yes. Yes. Everything has according to my plan. I'm very confident that Ladybug and her friends will make a mistake. And they will lose this time…"

Just as he was enjoyed watching the battle, Shadowmoth spotted a Groundbridge Portal on the alley. Team Ben emerged from it. They all moved out to help the Miraculous Heroes to defeat the monsters.

Shadowmoth groaned in annoyance, "Of course. Tennyson and his friends get in the way again. I thought Eon and his team were dealing with them at America." He huffed while crossed his arms, "Doesn't matter. I will defeat them as well. My colleagues will rue the day for mocking and underestimating me."

While watching the battle, Shadowmoth gasped in shock as if he sensed something off with the Risk.

"Risk has been defeated." Shadowmoth said calmly. He smiled confidently, "But Ladybug must have made a mistake of some kind. And I can't wait to see what it is. The battle is not over, Strike Back."

Three Strike Backs continued attacking and destroying the Paris City until a large yet familiar green-colored barrier is formed around them. Just as Sentimonsters tried to strike back, a large portal appeared beneath them, falling straight into the large sun. They all have been burnt and disintegrated into nothingness. Ladybug the used her Miraculous Ladybug power to restore everything back to normal. This shocked yet angered Shadowmoth. The victory, once again, goes to Miraculous Heroes.

Shadowmoth ranted in his usual frustration, "I-I don't understand! Ladybug should have made a mistake! She should have taken one or too many risks! She should have lost!"

No point of pondering and complaining, Shadowmoth hopped at once, returning to his secret hideout now. Unknown to him, Eon has seen everything, hiding behind the Eiffel Tower's Top Platform Center.

Eon commented, "No. You are the one, who has made the mistake, Gabriel Agreste. You will regret ever think you can get away without facing the most painful consequence in your life. I promise you that I will make Paradox's prophecy come true."

After successfully defeated the Sentimonsters and saving day, Team Ben stayed together with Miraculous Heroes, consisting of Ladybug, Cat Noir, Rena Rouge, Carapace, Purple Tigress, Vesperia, Polymouse, Purple Tigress, Rooster Bold and Minotaurox. Two heroic teams were standing inside the abandoned warehouse.

Miraculous Heroes were annoyed and impatient due to their Miraculous Items were beeping madly as they're running out of time. They need to be hidden and de-transform back into their civilians especially she has to get the items back from them.

"Whatever this is going on, we have to go now. We're about to de-transform back to our civilians soon." Ladybug said impatiently yet frustratingly.

"That can wait. We have another mission to deal with. You have a traitor among your team," Armorstrike said seriously, shocking Miraculous Heroes while Team Ben remained serious and firm. She nodded seriously, "Yeah, it is true. We got a tip about him gonna sell all of your Miraculous to Shadowmoth."

Miraculous Heroes protested in disbelief and concern about having traitor among the team. Some were wondering about who he is and why he did it. Others were too emotionally angry and wanted to punish him.

"Who's the traitor?" Ladybug demanded seriously with tone of anger.

"I think you guys already know that," Ben said seriously while looking at Cat Noir.

Giving some thoughts and remembering a missing member not among them, Cat Noir spoke, "Where's Flairmidable?!"

Miraculous Heroes gasped in shock and concern. They all looked around and found that Flairmidable is not among them. This made Ladybug shocked and scared as she couldn't believe that the person she loved and entrusted with Dog Miraculous would betray her.

"No… He couldn't have…" Ladybug said in shock and hurt. Clenching her fists, she ferociously ordered, "We have to find him now!"

"Don't need to!" Guan's voice exclaimed firmly yet anger.

Everyone turned and looked back as they both found Guan and Ayame grabbed and held Flairmidable with Energy Beam Cuffs-like on his hands. The dog superhero grunted while struggling to escape.

"Here's the traitor!" Guan exclaimed in fury yet disgust while pushing Flairmidable to the ground.

Boiled with anger and fury in their hearts, Miraculous Heroes growled while glaring at Flairmidable. Team Ben remained neutral yet stoic and stern to glare at him. Ladybug, deeply hurt yet angry, approached him.

"Why? Why would you betray me!? I mean us?! Why?" Ladybug demanded in confusion yet hurt.

Flairmidable grunted while glaring at Ladybug, "I need all of your Miraculous, so I can make a bargain with Shadowmoth. I need to get Peacock Miraculous from him."

Angered by Flairmidable's reason, Cat Noir demanded in fury, "So, that's it?! You're making a damn deal with that monster, just to get Peacock Miraculous?! For what exactly?!"

"Yeah. Why don't you tell us, faker?!" Ben sternly scolded.

Ben pulled the Dog Miraculous out from Flairmidable's neck, transforming him back to an angry 'Adrien Agreste'. This shocked and confused Miraculous Heroes especially Cat Noir. Ladybug was still hurt and confused by his action.

"Adrien Agreste?" Everyone asked in shock and confused.

"Not quite," Rook disagreed as he rubbed and put down his hair into gentle combed hairstyle, revealing the true identity of imposter. He continued, "Now reveal yourself, imposter."

"His name is Felix Fathom. He's the nephew of Gabriel Agreste and cousin of Adrien Agreste," Cat Noir explained sternly yet disgust. Narrowing his angry eyes while clenching his fist, he continued, "This wasn't the first time he caused mischiefs and troubles especially betraying us."

Recalling the troubles Felix has caused, Ladybug nodded reluctantly, "Yes. He really did. First, he verbally hurt his cousin's friends and classmates, then caused some ruckus at Agreste Mansion and now this. Why, Felix? Why do you need Peacock Miraculous?"

Felix narrowed his angry eyes, "You wouldn't understand it. None of you all. The Peacock Miraculous is the only thing matters to me. I need it to understand its power and solve my 'problem'."

"I don't buy it," Ben said dryly.

Rook nodded, "I concur with Ben. I believe there is more to this than needing the Peacock Miraculous to solve problem. You must have a purpose of using it. Care to elaborate? We really want to know your true motive."

"No. Even if I did tell you the truth, you all wouldn't understand and agreed to help me. None of you do!" Felix snapped in frustration.

Tetrax glared at Felix as he demanded, "Then, tell us already. What is it you want with Peacock Miraculous?! Why is it important to you?! What is your true purpose?!" Once again, Felix refused to answer Tetrax while looking away from him. He sighed while shaking his head, "This is a waste of time. Send him back to London. His mother has been worried sick about him."

"But still, he has the information we need including Shadowmoth's identity," Bluestreak reminded his allies.

"He does?!" Miraculous Heroes asked in surprise.

Tetrax nodded, "Yes, according to our 'supposedly' sources we've received. Unless he's willing to cooperate with us and better tell us the truth, the real truth, we cannot trust him."

"Felix, please. Tell us. Who is Shadowmoth?!" Ladybug pleaded.

Cat Noir nodded, "Yeah. We can stop him for good and help you whatever the problem you had."

Felix glared at Ladybug and Cat Noir. He spoke, "Give me all the Miraculous Items, then I will give you the name."

"So, you can sell them to Shadowmoth? Forget it!" Ben disagreed dryly.

"Why won't you help us, Felix?" Rook asked impatiently.

Felix narrowed his firm eyes to glare at Rook, "Then, help me, my friends. Give me your Miraculous, so I can bait and bring Shadowmoth to you. In-return, you can give me the Peacock Miraculous. How about it?"

After giving some thoughts about his plan, none of them are convinced and think it's a good idea since he actually had betrayed them and planned to give Miraculous Items to Shadowmoth.

Bluestreak sighed in disappointment, "Tetrax was right. It's a waste of time. Let's send him back home now."

"We shall do it, Magister Shard." Ayame volunteered, along with Guan to nod.

Their volunteer to take Felix back home has not only made him suspicious, but also the chance to investigate on them alone. Rook raised his hand to volunteer, "Tetrax, I should follow them as well."

Ben disagreed, "No, Rook. I need you and others help me with special operation for tomorrow. Remember?"

Recalling about tomorrow event, Rook hissed, "Yes, but this can wait, I should-!"

Ben interrupted firmly, "No, Rook. We do it now. This is for Julie. And I want this to be special for her. I want to help her feel 'normal' and making sure no bad guys especially Shadow Jackass from ruining it. Guan and Ayame got this."

No point of argument with his partner, Rook sighed, "Fine. We'll do it."

Using his small finger, Bluestreak patted Rook's shoulder as he softly assured his friend, "We'll get them. Don't worry. For now, we focus on this operation. For her."

Rook smiled understandingly, "Yes, you're right. For Julie. She deserves the break."

Ben smiled happily, "That's more like it. Thanks, guys."

"Now, that we're done here. My team needs to go someplace to de-transform and I had to get the Miraculous from them," Ladybug said seriously and sternly.

"No," Armorstrike disagreed, confusing Miraculous Heroes while Team Ben remained serious and stoic. She explained, "I don't think Ladybug should not keep the Miraculous. All of you have to keep them with you for all time until we defeat Shadowmoth."

Miraculous Heroes was shocked and confused by the order. They also were worried as they were looking at Ladybug, who is annoyed and angry with Armorstrike's taking over the command.

"No! It's too risky!" Ladybug protested firmly and seriously. She continued, "Shadowmoth already knows half of them! If he knew about this especially Rena, he could akumatized any of them against us!"

Armorstrike argued, "Well, it's better than trusting some random strangers like Felix. Any of them could have alternate motives to help Shadowmoth. Besides, you can save them and turn them back to normal. They trusted you. But do you trust your team especially Cat Noir?"

The question shocked Ladybug about 'trust her team'. She gave some deep thoughts about it.

"I don't mean to be rude. But we really need to go now!" Cat Noir reminded Ladybug as he heard his ring made some beeping noise.

Ladybug groaned, "Fine. Keep the Miraculous with you for the moment. Armorstrike and I will have 'discussion' about 'trust the team'."

Cat Noir nodded, "Yeah. You do that. Hopefully, you made the right call about it."

Looking at her team, Ladybug commanded, "Guys, go. Just make sure no one see the Kwami or your superhero form."

Rena Rouge, Carapace, Purple Tigress, Vesperia, Polymouse, Purple Tigress, Rooster Bold and Minotaurox moved out at once, heading to their hideouts now and lay low. Both Armorstrike and Ladybug moved out as well. After putting Felix into his Plumber Tank, Guan drove out, accompanied by Ayame riding her motorcycle. They were sending him back to London now.

Ben, Rook, Tetrax and Bluestreak remained behind together with Cat Noir. He just transformed back to his civilian form, along with Plagg floating around.

"So, this is the true identity of Cat Noir," Bluestreak asked Rook, who nodded in confirmation. He hummed thoughtfully, "Adrien Agreste? I was actually expected him to be more… heroic and comedian?"

Rook shrugged, "Looks can be deceived as they say."

"Wow. That was tense," Plagg remarked.

Adrien nodded nervously, "I get the feeling that our ladies are going to have a fierce argument about what happened today."

"Yeah. Definitely." Ben agreed. While crossing his arms, he turned and glared at Adrien and Plagg, who yelped in fear. He demanded, "As for you guys, what the heck was that about? Even after Ladybug just explained the plan, you went and attack those monsters. Do you have any fricking idea how mess up is that?!"

Feared of his anger, Adrien explained frantically, "I-It wasn't our fault! Really! It was Shadowmoth and Risk! They made all of team and even Ladybug to do something so reckless! Really!"

"And you couldn't try to resist the urge?"

"I would like to see you try when that happens. Trust me. No matter how much you tried to stop it, it makes you do it."

"Like Ladybug chose Felix to be Flare-Ma or is it Fly-something, instead of you?"

"Hey! That wasn't her fault! She didn't know I was in the train. You can't blame her for that!"

"So, it really is your fault?"

Adrien tried to argue but stopped to realize the mistake. He sighed in defeat, "Yeah. It kinda is my fault. I should never have agreed with Felix about switching places. I didn't think he would go this far."

"But do you know what exactly he wants?" Rook asked.

Adrien shook his head, "I wish I knew."

Plagg scoffed, "Hey! Would you relax?! We stopped him, didn't we?! Felix didn't get all of our Miraculous and gave them to Shadowmoth! We saved the day! We beat the monsters. Best of all, good guys win, and the bad guys lose. So, stop worrying. Yeesh."

Bluestreak sighed while facepalmed, "How could he be so calm and doesn't understand the serious situation?"

"What do you mean?" Adrien asked in concern.

Rook explained, "Bluestreak has the point. After what has happened today, it is without doubt that Shadowmoth will become more desperate, dangerous and determined to get the Miraculous. He is going to deploy drastic measures to achieve his victory, even if it means killing innocents and his own allies."

Both Adrien and Plagg became concern and scared. Ben nodded understandingly, "Yeah. We have to find and beat Shadowmoth for good."

Adrien explained, "We've been searching for him for days and weeks. But we found nothing. Dang it."

"And we will. Count on it." Ben assured Adrien while holding his hand on the young teen's shoulder. Feeling assured by him, the French Student nodded and smiled warmly. He sighed, "Good. We better get you home and checked on your father. He could be worried sick. After that, me and my team are gonna go and do some shopping."

"Shopping? For what?" Adrien asked.

Plagg drooled happily while thinking of his personal interest, "Better be camembert."

Team Ben was disgusted by Plagg's taste of cheese. Ben answered, "Uh no. We're buying some birthday stuffs, food and also get the best cake from Dupain-Cheng Bakery. We want to make the best party for our birthday girl."

"Birthday girl?" Adrien and Plagg asked in confusion.

Rook nodded in confirmation, "Yes. This is for Julie. Since today is 14th July…"

"Oh! I get it! Tomorrow is her birthday!" Plagg exclaimed happily. He drooled again, "Ooh… Imagine there's some cheese on plates especially the camembert. All you can eat buffet. Just for me."

Tetrax groaned, "Yeah. Like that's gonna happen…"

"Say, Adrien, you wanna join the party tomorrow? Maybe that will chill us up. After all, you and some friends deserve a break," Ben invited.

Adrien gave some thoughts considerably, "Sure. I just hope father allow me to join you."

"I'm sure he will." Plagg said confidently.

Ben nodded, "Yeah. Maybe you and your dream girl say 'I love you' and give a kiss. It would be romantic and fun."

Adrien chuckled, "Yeah. I don't think Ladybug would like that especially she doesn't like doing birthday party since she hates jokes."

Team Ben sans Bluestreak groaned while facepalmed, making Adrien confused and uncertain about them annoyed.

"He does not realize it," Rook remarked.

Ben sighed, "Hopefully, Julie can talk some sense into that girl and make her realize how mess-up about keeping secret identities from each other."

"The sooner the better. Can't keep up with pretending to be dumb and not knowing anybody for too long." Tetrax grumbled.

"Can I come with you? I might know some shop that has the best birthday party props," Adrien volunteered.

Ben smiled, "Sure. Why not?"

Still holding Felix as prisoner, Guan and Ayame continued travelling through the street of Paris. The Adrien lookalike was annoyed and angry that his plan to make a bargain with his uncle has failed. Even though he would be sent back to London, he's not done with his mission. He is determined to get the Peacock Miraculous to solve his 'problem', no matter the cost.

The Plumber Tank halted at once. Guan stood up from his driver's seat. He then approached to Felix. He grabbed and got him up.

"Time to go," Guan ordered.

Felix scoffed, "You and your friends may have stopped me, but I'll be back to get that Peacock Miraculous. No matter what."

Guan smirked sinisterly, "Like that's gonna happen. We'll make sure that you, Shadowmoth and any of his allies will stay out of our way. For good."

Shocked and confused, Felix became uneasy to question, "W-What are you talking about? We're on the same side."

"No. We're not," Guan disagreed.

Guan pushed Felix out of the Plumber Tank. The boy fell to the ground hard. As he was recovering and getting up, he soon found himself at the unknown area with high yet advanced technologies, dangerous equipment and some kind of patient bed. This made him uneasy and scared even more.

"W-What's going on?! Where am I?! What is this place?! Where is my mother?!" Felix demanded frantically. He then started to cry, "I-I want to go home! Please take me home!"

"We will, Felix." Guan's voice said sincerely yet sinisterly.

Felix turned and looked back. To his horror and shock, he gasped upon looking at Flatline, Bludgeon and Nightbird stood before you. He has never seen giant robots before him.

"Is this him?" Flatline asked bluntly.

Nightbird nodded in confirmation, "Yes. He has the information we need to take care of the little parasite. He is after all Gabriel Agreste's nephew. He has been gathering intel and evidence we need to deal a blow at him."

Realizing that he's in danger, Felix tried to run but grabbed and held by Bludgeon's grip. He turned and faced to Flatline. He questioned, "Since this little pest won't tell us anything, how are you gonna extract the information without killing him?"

"With this," Flatline answered as he held the Cortical Psychic Patch.

"Will that even work on a human?" Nightbird questioned.

Flatline narrowed his eyes and answered bluntly, "Let's find out. After 77 tries on those poor useless subjects, Nautica has succeeded to fix the glitch. It should work on him. Or maybe it will kill him." Holding the patch, he turned and glared at feared Felix, "Let us find out, Subject 78."

Felix panicked frantically and screamed, "No! No! No! Nooooooooooooooo!"

Armorstrike Flight Mode was flying while Ladybug was swinging from building-to-building. They were supposed heading straight back home to continue their discussion. Due to the sudden raining and the earring kept on beeping loudly, they quickly stopped and landed at the Cathedral of Notre Dame for shelter.

Both Armorstrike and Ladybug de-transform back into their civilian forms. They then entered the cathedral to continue the discussion. Better than talking at home with Mr. and Mrs. Dupain-Cheng around. Both Julie and Marinette were annoyed and angry to glare at each other. Tikki and Ship were nervous and worried about the situation.

Tikki was about to speak until Marinette exclaimed, "What was that about, Julie?! How dare you give the order to my team?! The Miraculous Heroes are my team, not yours!"

Julie shouted back, "Someone has to! After what happened today, I rather not take another risk!"

"Hey! It wasn't my fault that Cat Noir mess everything up when I told him not to get into a fight! I warned him not to do anything foolish! I told him to stand down!"

"Right… Blame Cat Noir. No, blame the Risk's power. No, blame any innocents for becoming a victim to Shadowmoth. Blame anybody but yourself because you're miss perfect heroine!"

"Hey! That is not true! I made some mistakes. I know how to admit when I was wrong and willing to listen to anyone."

"Like you did with Cat Noir? From what I've been heard from the news, you didn't treat him like a partner. You treat him like a trash! I've taught you better than that, Marinette! Never treat your friends like that!"

"Oh, don't you dare start with that! All he ever did is joke and complain, never listens and take the situation too lightly! He is driving me crazy!"

"Oh? Because he's not Adrien? That's why you went after him and make him become holder of Dog Miraculous. But wait, it's not really him, it's his jackass cousin. Nice choice."

"Hey! I didn't know he was imposter! Honest! He and Adrien looked the same especially the hair! I couldn't tell the difference between them!"

"Right. Like you couldn't even say 'I love you, my sweet Adrikins'. That's not the only thing that got me annoyed. You stalked him. You spied on him. You even tried to invade his privacy especially with touching his stuffs. You always put your feelings before your duty and others too. You're really horrible with love."

"Hey! That is not true! At least, I didn't try to mess up with my relationship, like somebody I know of."

Julie became annoyed as she scolded while pulling Marinette's ear, "Oh, don't you dare bring that up, missy! Or else, I pulled ear until it becomes red."

"Ow! Ow! Ow! OW! Cut it out, bitch!" Marinette exclaimed angrily as she stomped her shoe on Julie's left feet, prompting her sister-figure yelled in pain. She huffed while crossed her arms, "I'm not a little girl anymore. Don't you forget about it, bitch!"

Julie groaned in annoyance as she grabbed Marinette's head as she exclaimed while messing up on hers, "Say again! Say that again! I dare you, little obsessive stalking bitch!"

"Let me go, bitch!" Marinette exclaimed while pulling Julie's long hair.

Both Julie and Marinette screamed in anger yet pain while attacking each other. Tikki and Ship panicked as they tried to calm down both of them. Suddenly, an elder priest came out one of the doors from the left side of cathedral, finding out what was the commotion. He then found two girls were arguing and fighting with each other.

"My goodness, girls!" An elder priest exclaimed in shock. Julie and Marinette stopped at once. He demanded, "What is going on here?! Are you both fighting?! Here?! At the cathedral?!"

Julie and Marinette panicked as they quickly got off from strangling each other. Tikki quickly phased and hidden inside pouch. Ship stayed close to his master.

"Sorry about that, Father," Julie apologized while bowed down humbly.

Marinette nodded shamefully, "Yeah. W-We were arguing about something else."

An elder priest sighed, "Whatever the argument was, I don't tolerate such behavior here. It is both very disruptive and disrespectful to this church and the Lord himself. Please do not cause any trouble here and respect the church as well."

Julie and Marinette were both ashamed of their behavior and troubles they caused. They both apologized, "We won't, sir. We're sorry."

"Thank you," An elder priest thanked two girls. To his shock yet confusion, he was curiously looking at Julie, who was a bit disturbed and confused before asked 'sir'. Snapped back to reality, he cleared his throat, "My apology, young one. I did not mean to be rude to stare at you. Are you two… related?"

Julie shook her head, "Uh… No, Father. We're just friends."

Marinette nodded in agreement, "Yeah. And sometimes, I often see her sister more than just my best friend. She has always been there for me whenever I got into trouble or problems to deal with."

"I see." The elder priest said understandingly.

"Why do you ask, Father?" Julie asked in confusion, "Is there something a matter?"

The elder priest shook his head, "No, my dear, no. It's just… You reminded me of someone else. A very innocent and lost child I was looking after for 17 years. Just want to know if-!" He sighed, decided not to complicate the situation, "Never you mind. It's not important. Forgive me for being rude."

"It was us should ask for your forgiveness, Father," Marinette disagreed while bowed in apologetic stance.

"Thank you, young one. Stay here for a shelter as long as you need. It's still raining outside," The elder priest invited the girls in. Just as he was about to leave, he turned and looked at them, "And also, resolve your argument as calm and peaceful as you can. You both may not share the same blood, but you are still friends or sister-figures. Do not destroy your sisterly bond and love. It's very sacred."

Hearing what the elder priest has said, Julie and Marinette couldn't help but feel guilty over the argument. They both nodded firmly yet gently, making the elder priest smiled in relief. He then headed off to perform another duty of his.

Looking at each other, both Julie and Marinette gave the concern yet uncertainty looks, wondering what they should do now. Instead of arguing, they both hugged each other warmly and sincerely while saying 'I'm sorry'. They both parted while looked at each other for the moment. They both laughed softly before calm themselves.

"That was stupid of us to start silly argument," Julie remarked.

Marinette nodded, "Yeah. It was. But still, you were right. I let my love for Adrien blinded me. It nearly cost us all of the Miraculous. I hate to imagine what kind of nightmares we have to live in."

"Yeah. This might make things very difficult and complicated for all of us."

"Yeah. Definitely."

"So, what are you going to do with the Miraculous now? Are you gonna take them back from your friends? Don't you trust them? They all came from the same classroom as you were, Marinette."

"No…" Marinette answered calmly. Julie was surprised. She continued, "I'm gonna leave the Miraculous to them. I think it's better to be safe with them than with me after what Felix has done. If anything happens to me or them, we'll help each other and save the day until we defeat Shadowmoth for good. After all, they're my friends and team. I trusted them especially Alya."

Surprised yet happy to hear her younger sister-figure listened to her, Julie smiled proudly while patting her shoulder, "That's the spirit, Marinette. It's the right move."

"Yeah. Sorry for calling you out for your mess-up relationship with Ben."

"It's okay, Marinette. Ben and I are still trying to balance our superhero and normal life since I joined the team. And also, sorry for calling you out for being an obsessive stalker with Adrien. I've forgotten that you were actually hurt by Chloe's stupid prank for falling in love with Kim."

"It's okay. Besides, Kim realized the mistakes and apologized to me. But I kinda deserve that. I was way out of line for too many times. I should stop hiding like a coward and confess my love to him."

"I'm sure you will. I'll be there to help you out."

Marinette was touched and happy as she hugged Julie as she thanked, "Thanks, Julie. You're the best."

"Anything for a friend," Julie said warmly while hugging back.

Ship and Tikki sighed in relief yet happy. Kwami of Creation remarked, "Thank goodness that you both resolve the argument peacefully. I really can't stand watching you fighting."

Parting from hugging, Marinette apologized, "Yeah. Sorry about that, Tikki."

"Marinette, maybe you should talk with Cat Noir about the identities," Julie suggested, surprising Marinette. She continued, "If anything goes wrong especially to you, he can lead the team. And who knows? He might be Adrien behind the cat's mask. You don't have to worry about date."

"Yeah, right. Like that's gonna happen. I already told you before, Julie. We can't. It's too dangerous and risky especially when Shadowmoth is around, watching and waiting to strike." Marinette disagreed. She then stifled her laughter, "Adrien as Cat Noir? Ha! It must be a cruel joke you've made. As if!"

Julie sighed while shaking her head, "If only you knew, Marinette…"

Suddenly, Julie and Marinette heard a loud thud sound. They both looked up and found a shadowy figure, coming from the staircase, who just accidentally knocked a candle stand to the ground. The figure gasped in fear before trying to turn and ran, but not before Julie and Marinette spotted a familiar yet identical face.

Julie gasped, "Marinette, did you-?!"

"Yeah," Marinette confirmed in shock, "Let's go after her and find out."

Julie nodded, "Okay. C'mon!"

As soon as Tikki hidden inside the pouch while Ship jumped on his master's back, Julie and Marinette went after the mysterious figure to the top of Notre Dame's cathedral.

Julie and Marinette ran as fast as they can, going after the mysterious figure, who was still running away from them. They're now at crossing bridge from North Tower to the South Tower. They tried to call him or her to stop and talk with them. Unfortunately, the figure ignored the call and entered the tower's entrance.

Just as Julie and Marinette entered the South Tower, they both looked around of the surroundings, searching for them.

"Hey! Are you in there?!" Marinette called, scaring Julie, Tikki and Ship.

"Marinette!" Julie scolded Marinette, who meekly yelped in concern. She continued, "Don't shout! You're scaring her!"

Tikki nodded, "Julie's right. I doubt she's willing to come out and meet us in person. We maybe the visitors to this cathedral, but we're strangers to her. She's afraid of us. She's probably hiding from us now."

"Good point. Sorry, guys." Marinette apologized for her rash action. She then realized something, "Wait. How do you know that it's she?"

"Call it a hunch. Let me do the talking, Marinette," Julie answered amusingly.

Julie and Marinette then climbed up the ladders to the top of the tower while keeping their eyes out for the figure.

Julie softly called, "Hello? Are you up there? We're sorry for barging into your room or tower. We just want to talk to you if you don't mind. We promise you that we won't hurt you or ransack your belongings. Please, come out and talk with us. We're just friends."

"Yeah. We didn't mean to scare you. Whatever you have, I'm pretty sure there's nothing-!" Marinette halted when she and Julie reached to the top, where they found something unexpected yet extraordinary. They found a long table, filled with crafted modern cities-like including Notre Dame, some figurines and animals. They even found sculptured statues and gargoyles, some canvas filled with beautiful landscape and some of shinning yet cleaned golden bells. It also has painting cans, brushes, pencils, artboards and many more of art equipment. She finished the sentence, "-special…"

"Well, you're wrong about that one, Marinette. This room is special," Tikki remarked in surprise.

Julie nodded in agreement, "Yeah. She might be a better artist than you."

"Hey! Watch it!" Marinette playfully remarked while nudged Julie's shoulder. She approached to the table. She looked at it, "Wow. Look at this. It's so much detailed and looked almost exactly like Paris especially the cathedral."

Spotting a cloth covering some figurine on table, Tikki asked curiously while pulling the cloth, "Hey, what's this?"

"No! No! No! No! No! No touching! No touching! No touching! Oh no! Ruining my work! Best work! Not finished! Not finished!" An unknown female voice panicked frantically yet fearfully out loud, scaring Julie and her friends.

When two girls turned back, they both got pounced and knocked over the table before slammed against the floor hard. Julie and Marinette grunted in pain while rubbing their heads from getting bruises. Just as they were getting up from the ground, they then found the very person they were looking for.

This mysterious figure revealed to be 17-years-old Japanese-American female teenager, whose face looked very identical to Julie while wearing a light purple-colored sleeveless tattered dress-like, a beige-and-turquoise-colored long pants with three small cuts on each side, and black slipper. She was covered in dirt, dust and also bruises. She was shooing and chasing Tikki and Ship, who were avoiding her and moving away from her.

"No way…" Marinette remarked in surprise. She asked Julie, "You're seeing this?"

Julie nodded in shock and confusion as she asked, "W-Who are you?"

The lookalike Julie stopped shooing the Kwami and Mechamorph Pup as she turned and looked at Julie. She too was shocked and confused. She asked, "W-Who are you? Why look like me? Are you mirror, mirror, mirror on the wall?"

"Excuse me?" Marinette asked in shock before scoffed, "Julie is not a mirror. She's a read deal, thank you very much!"

"Real? Deal?" The lookalike Julie asked in confusion. She turned and looked at Julie as she pointed on her from every part of the body, making her and Marinette uneasy. She continued, "But I don't understand. If she is real, then she looks like me? Coz me is me, but she is not me. Me no see her dress like me. She is cleaned, me very dirty because of I paint, clean the bells and statues, and also moving heavy stuffs. She is pretty, but me ugly. I think you are a mirror, no real-real."

Marinette hissed, "Okay. Say what? She still thinks you're a mirror, Julie. I-I mean she poked you every part of body. That should be prove that she's real deal! Is that so hard to understand that you and her are like twins or something, not really a mirror? What is up with that? And why did she call herself 'ugly'? She's really not ugly."

"I don't know, Marinette. But I don't believe she's stupid. Let's talk with her more," Julie said curiously while looking at her twin counterpart. She introduced, "Hi there. My name is Julie. This is Marinette, Tikki and Ship. May we know your name?"

"Name… My name…" The lookalike Julie asked curiously. She hummed thoughtfully while scratching her head, making Julie and Marinette disbelief. She widened her eyes a bit while looking at them. She answered, "Teresa… My name is Teresa…"

"Teresa… That sounds like a pretty name," Marinette remarked in surprise.

Tikki blinked in disbelief, "She took so long to remember her name? Weird?"

Julie shook her head and gave some thoughts, "Or maybe, she's actually…"

"Teresa!" A firm voice called, alerting everyone in the tower's room.

Tikki quickly hid inside the pouch as usual. Julie and her friends turned back and found a familiar elder priest climbing up the stairs. He was holding the tray with basket of fruits, biscuits and cup of water.

"I've brought your dinner. It's time to take a break from-!" The elder priest paused as he found Julie, Marinette and Ship in the same room with Teresa. He gawked as he asked, "W-What are you two doing here? In the same room with Teresa?"

"I could ask you the same thing, Father." Julie said seriously.

Marinette nodded while looking at Teresa. She continued, "Yeah. We want to know who is she. And why does she look like Julie?"

"Who are they? Why she looks like me, Father," Teresa asked in confusion yet innocently.

Marinette sighed in disbelief, "Teresa, we just met. We even introduced ourselves too."

The elder priest sighed calmly as he took his own seat, "I supposed I should tell you how I found and adopted Teresa. Take a seat, girls. It might be long."

Both Julie and Marinette taken a seat on the chair. Teresa squatted down with her bended knees. The Chinese-French Student offered her for the seat, but the lookalike Julie shook her head to refusal. Marinette tried to get her, resulting her to scream at her to back off and even scared others.

"Yeesh. I was trying to get you to sit on the chair. You don't have to shout," Marinette said in concern.

"Forgive me. She actually prefers to sit like that because she finds it to be more suitable than sitting on chair. And it helps her to find inspiration and ideas for her arts and works," The elder priest explained calmly. Julie and Marinette turned and looked at him. He sighed, "Please don't be hard on her. She's very emotional and not very good at socializing with people. She can easily get upset, frustrated and panicked when she felt threatened or unable to deal with stress. She's an autism."

"She's what?!" Marinette asked in shock.

Julie was surprised as well, "She's born with autism?"

"Yes, she is." The elder priest confirmed with a nod. He sighed, "It happens 17 years ago…"

Flashback…

In 15 July 1995…

The elder priest was on his way back home from shopping the market. Just as he arrived at the Notre Dame cathedral, he found a strange pod on the stairs. Just before he could do anything, the strange pod glowed brightly, blinding him for the moment. As soon as the light dimmed down, he found the pod opened its case and revealed a baby girl in it, shocking and surprising him.

"I was on my way back to the church from the market. I came across to a strange pod near to Notre Dame cathedral. I was going to inspect it. It glowed brightly, nearly blinded my sights. As soon as the light dim down, the pod suddenly opened. And she was in there."

The elder priest decided to adopt her since she doesn't have family or home to stay. On the next day, he took the baby for a medical checkup, where he discovered she was not only an autistic, but also possessed something 'special' that he feared and worried the world will revile her as monster than a living being.

"I couldn't bear to leave her alone, so I adopted her. I've found out her condition. I could have sent her to special school to help her, but I couldn't. She possessed something 'special' that no ordinary human could have. The last thing I want is to see her to be taken away to somewhere far away that is too cruel and wicked for her."

For 17 years, the elder priest had hidden the baby girl in Notre Dame cathedral. He did his best to raise and helped her as much as he can especially educating her, feeding her and dressing her, despite the condition she has. He compassionately and fatherly to be there for her since he alone that she trusted the most.

"And so, I've hidden her in this very place she called 'home'. I raised her, taught her, fed her and dress her. I was the only person she has trusted and loved because I understood her. I have to be there for her. For years have passed, we both grown closer like a real family."

As she grown up slowly, she passionately has an interest in arts and crafts including sculpture, pottery and designing props. She also helped her adopted father with cleaning the cathedral, moving stuffs in and even assisting the priests. The elder priest became very proud and called her 'Teresa', named after 'Mother Teresa'.

"Despite her condition, she was truly a remarkable girl for her artistic talents and helping the cathedral a lot. And so, I named her after 'Mother Teresa' herself."

Flashback Ends…

Julie and Marinette were surprised and shocked. Not only Teresa born on the same day as Julie, but also came from the same pod as well.

"15 July 1995?" Marinette asked in surprise. She turned and looked at her sister figure, "That was the day you were born here."

"Father, when you say 'special'…" Julie asked as she removed her sleeve, revealing her mechanical hand, shocking both the elder priest and Teresa. She asked, "Is this it?"

"Good Lord…" The elder priest uttered in shock. He turned and looked at Teresa, who looked confused yet scared. He nodded seriously, "Show them, Teresa."

Though scared and reluctant, Teresa took a deep breath as her body glowed brightly, transforming into the mechanical humanoid-like with long hair, beige-colored battle armor, all of her limbs and midriff are in turquoise color, as well as having a samurai helmet-like with pointed-spike in middle and sides. Both Julie and Marinette gawked in surprise. Ship was deeply shocked, and even hidden Tikki couldn't believe it as well.

"Teresa is the Pretender…" Julie remarked in surprise while holding Ship on her arms.

"Wow… She looked exactly like an android with human face," Marinette said in surprise. Teresa groaned softly in uneasy tone. She panicked as she assured, "No! It's a good thing, not a bad thing! I like it! You're awesome! Really! Don't feel bad about it, Teresa! Please!"

"A-Awesome? Me? Awesome?" Teresa asked in confusion and uncertainty while transforming back into her human form. She turned and looked at the elder priest, "Am I awesome, Father?"

The elder priest smiled as he patted Teresa's shoulder, "Teresa, my dear child, you will always be unique, special and 'awesome' as you modern girls would say, no matter what."

Teresa smiled warmly, "T-Thank you, Father."

Relieved to see Teresa to be happy, Marinette whispered, "Is this how you would look like when you turned into Cybertronian? I wonder what color you might have?"

Julie was annoyed, prompting her to give a dope slap on her head, making Marinette yelped in pain. She scolded, "Mind your manners, Marinette. Just because I told you and Cat Noir about my secret heritage and Cybertronian Secret Wars doesn't mean you have to blurt it out. You want me to blurt out your two important secrets?"

Marinette panicked, "L-Let's not be hasty! Sorry, Julie."

"At least, you apologized," Julie remarked in annoyance.

The elder priest turned and looked at Julie, "What about you, my child? Who have found and raised you? How did you come to learn the truth about yourself? Do you know where you and Teresa come from?"

"It's a long story," Julie answered before began explained about how she discovered her true identity, a secret war between two factions and also trying to stop her 'Creator'. This shocked the elder priest while Teresa looked uneasy yet scared about the explanation especially 'Creator'. She sighed, "Sorry. I know this is a lot to take in, but it's the truth. Please, you can't tell anyone about it. The last thing we need is cause worldwide panic and berserk."

After carefully absorbing the information, the elder priest sighed, "Very well. I will keep this a secret. Thank you for… Telling me everything especially about Teresa's origin."

"Wow. You've taken it well," Marinette remarked in surprise.

The elder priest shook his head in disagreement, "It was very unexpected and unbelievable but I accepted the truth, as we have faith in our Lord himself. For he sends the angels to protect us from the darkness."

"Okay…" Julie said in mixed of uncertainty and conflicted feeling to be reminded of certain cult. She asked, "As for Teresa, I understand why you've hidden her and protected her. But don't you think that copping her inside here too long might drive her a bit crazy? And not to mention, it's not a good health for her."

The elder priest sighed, "Even if I do agree with your concerns, I just can't let her go off without my supervision. Leaving her alone to walk on day and night is the worst. Besides, I also have other duties to perform for the church."

"What about your friends? I'm sure they can help. Just one day a month or so?" Marinette suggested.

The elder priest shook his head in disagreement, "I did ask them to help but it got worst. Some of them did not have enough patience and compassion with her. Others tried to expose her secret to the world, which I punished them. A few tried to make fun of her especially destroying her arts. She is very reluctant and uneasy with them. I can't trust them to look after her especially when I'm performing my duty. Staying here is the only place she can be safe from."

"Wow. This must be tough," Marinette said in concern.

"You have no idea," The elder priest admitted.

Looking at Teresa, who looked confused yet innocent and optimistic, Julie sympathized her lookalike twin. Though she understood the elder priest's concerns for her, she doesn't want her to coop inside the church for the rest of her life. She wanted help her enjoy outside, making friends, explore the city and having fun, even if it's for one day.

As she thought more about 'one day', she then recalled about '15 July 1995', realizing that tomorrow is her birthday. Not just hers, but also Teresa's as well. This might be perfect…

Julie spoke, "Father, if it helps to relieve you from worrying about her, Marinette and I would like to take Teresa out for just tomorrow."

"Huh? Why?" The elder priest asked in concern yet confused.

Thinking of Julie's request, Marinette gasped in realization, "Tomorrow is your birthday! So is Teresa's too!"

Julie nodded in confirmation. The elder priest was alarmed and panicked, "T-That's the reason?! I-I don't think it's good idea, my dear child! And you know the reason why, even though tomorrow is her birthday! I won't allow it."

"Huh? Father. You told me that you would let me go out for one day. I want to handle it on my own," Teresa said in confusion, making the elder priest panicked.

The elder priest became uneasy and worried. Marinette and Julie smugly looked at him. The Chinese-French girl smirked slyly, "So you promised her for that, huh? Tell us, are you really going to break her heart? She's sensitive."

The elder priest grunted, "N-No! Of course not! It's just that-! I don't want to-! I know I promised but-!"

Julie assured, "Father, we promise you that we only take her out for one day tomorrow. And we want her to enjoy her birthday party, where she can make some friends and have fun with them. We won't let anyone hurt her."

Marinette nodded, "If they asked for troubles, we'll teach them a lesson."

Though they only met once, the elder priest was surprised and astonished how much these two girls cared for his adopted daughter. While he is overprotective of her, he knows that she has to go out for once in a while to enjoy the daylight. Teresa is no longer a child now.

The elder priest sighed, "Very well. Just for tomorrow only. By the stroke of 10'o'clock at night, I want her be back home safely. I am entrusting her safety to you, girls."

Julie and Marinette smiled happily about it. The Japanese-American Teen assured, "Don't worry, Father. We'll bring her back after one day of birthday party."

"Trust us. It will be the best birthday she will never forget in her life," Marinette supported. She smiled happily, "You won't regret it, sir."

The elder priest shook his head in concern, "Somehow, I have a bad feeling about this. I almost forgot to tell you about my name. You may call me 'Father Claude'. I'm not the only priest with title."

"Of course, Father Claude," Julie said understandingly. She turned and looked at Teresa, "So, Teresa, are you okay with this?"

"One day for Out There?" Teresa asked in surprise yet hopeful. Julie and Marinette nodded. She hummed nervously, "I'm… a bit nervous but happy that I finally going out there for once in my lifetime. I'm happy. Thank you."

"We are friends, after all. Well, technically, we are sisters since you and I are born on same day," Julie joked teasingly yet warmly.

"Yeah, she is right," Marinette agreed. She turned and looked at the cloth covering something. She asked, "Say, you don't mind letting us look at it?"

Teresa panicked and was about to argue. Father Claude spoke, "Teresa, it's okay. They won't steal them. They just want to look. I am certain that it must be beautiful and brilliant figurine you ever design."

Teresa sighed nervously, "Yes, Father…"

Teresa removed the cloth, revealing the newly and uncolored wooden figurine of Ladybug and Armorstrike. Both Julie and Marinette were surprised to look at it.

"W-Wow! Is that you and m-! I mean, uh, Ladybug?" Marinette asked in surprise.

Picking up two figurines, Julie commented in amazement, "These two looks amazing and beautiful, even if they're not in colors. They're very detailed."

"Y-You like them?" Teresa asked in surprise. Julie and Marinette nodded in confirmation. She blushed nervously, "T-Thank you so much. Your kind words mean to me a lot, other than Father."

Father Claude smiled, "See, my child, I told you that they would love it. I'm glad you girls love it. And thank you for volunteering to look after her for tomorrow birthday."

Julie and Marinette nodded happily as the former spoke, "No problem. We're happy to help. And we want to help her enjoy one day outside."

Father Claude nodded understandingly. He then looked through the window as he found the rain has stopped. He sighed, "The rain has stopped. You both should return home now."

"So, see ya tomorrow." Marinette said happily while waving goodbye gesture to them.

Father Claude and Teresa waved goodbye to Julie and Marinette. They're now leaving the tower and headed back to meet up with others. Opened the pouch, Tikki questioned Marinette about 'autism', which she happily explained about it.

Father Claude chuckled gently, "My. Only one day, you make some new friends. These two are good and special girls, don't you think, Teresa?"

Teresa nodded while smiled warmly, "Yes, Father. I'm… Happy…"

Father Claude smiled warmly to look at Teresa, "I'm glad you are. I'm happy for you too."

In the late evening…

After buying some necessary birthday props and fun games from the shopping mall, Team Ben accompanied and took Adrien back to Agreste Mansion, where they found Gabriel Agreste talking to his assistant – Nathalie Sancoeur, deceptive 'model' Lila Rossi and bodyguard Gorilla. Just as Adrien called them, they all turned back and found him and Team Ben arrived at the scene while Bluestreak remained outside, in his vehicular mode.

"Adrien! Where have you been?! Do you have any idea how worried we are?! How dare you disappeared again?!" Gabriel scolded Adrien, who looked down in shame and upset. He continued berating, "It's just as I thought your friends are nothing but troubles and gave you some bad influence! I should never have sent you to that school! You have disobeyed and go against me for the last time! I'm gonna do something about this for good! I cannot have you to continue like this! I will-!"

"Hey! Cool off, old man!" Ben called out angrily, having enough with Gabriel's berating his own son. He continued angrily, "Maybe you don't know but there was akumatized villain made some people and even your son to take a risk and do something stupid. So, don't blame him or anyone else for this. Blame Shadowmoth!"

Gabriel turned and glared at Ben, "Who are you, young man?"

Ben said firmly, "I'm Ben, Ben Tennyson. These are my team – Tetrax and Rook. We're friends with Adrien."

Gabriel huffed in annoyance as he questioned, "Well, Ben-Ben Tennyson, did you honestly think I would take a word from you? From some random strangers, who claimed to be my son's friends? I know who they are. I've met them."

"Of course not. We're friends. That's all," Ben said firmly.

Rook nodded seriously, "He is right. We are performing our duty to serve and protect, sir."

Though aware of Team Ben, Gabriel hummed suspiciously, pretending that he's still suspicious and distrustful to remark, "How do I know you're lying to me? Why protect my son? For what? For money? For favors? For trying to get to me?"

"We are not interested of reward." Rook assured.

"Yeesh. Are you always like this to anyone, even your own friends and family especially your own son?" Ben questioned dryly. Gabriel gave a stern glare at him. He scoffed while crossed his arms, "It's no wonder why Adrien spent time with friends on weekends and schooldays than with you. You're more worried about family image and business than your son. Yeesh. Workaholic and control-freak much?"

Everyone but Team Ben was shocked by Ben's defiance and insult. Gabriel scolded, "How dare you?! You will regret for those words, boy! If Shadowmoth were here-!"

"So, what if he turns you into his minion, we beat you to pulp, blow up the Akuma and save the day. He's nowhere threatening as Vilgax, Aggregor, Forever Knights or even Dr. Animo," Tetrax said firmly and sternly, making Gabriel annoyed. He continued sternly, "If you really loved your son, you knock it off now."

Gabriel groaned in frustration but remained compose and firm as he answered, "Very well. I shall take your word to it. As long Adrien is safe to reach home, that is all matters. But I warn you all-!"

"Would you give it a rest? We're not interested in your money," Ben sternly protested. He sighed calmly, "Besides, tomorrow is my girlfriend's birthday, would it be alright if Adrien would join us?"

"Now why would I allow him?" Gabriel questioned sternly.

"Coz he's our friend, duh," Ben remarked dryly, "And it's just birthday party for hanging out and having fun. Nothing else. Yeesh. Will you drop the suspicious act?"

Gabriel hummed, "Forgive me if I'm being overprotective after Adrien's mother wasn't among us…"

Rook assured, "We can assure you that nothing bad happens for tomorrow's birthday party. Do not worry."

Gabriel hummed thoughtfully before answered, "Very well. I shall allow it. Lila Rossi will accompany him as well. After all, she is his partner."

Adrien tried to protest, "Father, I don't think-!"

"Adrien, don't argue with me. Lila is your partner to accompany you and help you with making good impression for birthday party," Gabriel commanded while rubbing on his wedding ring, which Rook spotted. Adrien grunted weakly while showing upset looks to nod. He smiled warmly, "Good. I shall see you all tomorrow morning."

Ben nodded, "Sure."

Gabriel turned and walked away, accompanied by Nathalie. They both have their own private conversation.

"I suspect that you have a plan for tomorrow?" Nathalie questioned softly yet weakly due to her sickness caused by formerly-damaged Peacock Miraculous.

Gabriel nodded as he answered calmly yet softly, "Yes, I do. It's a perfect chance to exploit and turn the heroes into our sides. They will help us to defeat Ladybug and Cat Noir for good. We can finally get the Miraculous…"

Team Ben was now discussing and talking with Adrien and Lila, who was amused and excited about it.

"Adrien, thank you for inviting me to Julie's birthday party. I can't wait to meet her. Did I ever tell you that Armorstrike is my favorite heroine? I admire her a lot." Lila lied.

"I never said I invite you to party. My father gave me the order. I cannot disobey him." Adrien sternly corrected Lila, who shown to be annoyed by his insult. He glared at her, "But I will give you one last chance. You better not lie to anyone, making troubles and hurting my friends especially Marinette when I'm still around. If you do, then I will end our friendship."

Lila scoffed, "Now why would I lie, Adrien? What do I hope to gain from this especially Marinette? I haven't done anything wrong to her."

"Be on your best behavior. That's all I ask," Adrien said sternly.

Lila groaned a bit as she lied, "Fine. I will do it. But if Marinette ever call me out again, I won't play nice."

Lila turned and exited out of Agreste Mansion now. Team Ben can't help but feel uneasy yet disturbed about Lila's lies.

Ben hummed suspiciously, "You know. I get the feeling that bitch is lying. She's definitely up to no good especially for tomorrow's birthday party. I really hate party poopers."

"I agree with you, Ben." Tetrax agreed firmly. He turned and looked at Adrien, "Adrien, it's best that you keep a close eye on her. Make sure she doesn't cause any problem. Tomorrow is very important to Julie."

"Agreed," Adrien said seriously. He sighed while crossed his arms, "We should prepare the evidence, just in case if she really causes the troubles at the party."

Plagg nodded seriously, "Yeah. If only that was easy, Adrien. Your friends are completely idiots for not telling the difference between truth or lies. And when Marinette needed the most, they just abandoned her and chose that bitch. Nino and Alya are no different. And they called themselves 'best friends'."

"Plagg!" Adrien scolded Plagg.

Plagg scoffed, "It's the truth and you know it, Adrien. Stop defending the idiots if they're damn blind."

"Well, if that happens, my team and I will defend her and you. Your friends would side with the hero. If she really gets akumatized into powerful villain, I'll knock her out for good," Ben said firmly. He scoffed, "No way she could get away with it easily."

Plagg chuckled, "I like this kid. He really got plan."

Adrien nodded seriously, "Okay. Thank you, guys for everything."

"Hey, what are friends for," Ben assured Adrien.

"Adrien, are you feeling alright?" Rook asked in concern. Adrien was confused to look at him. He continued, "You were about to protest your father but instead, you stopped. Is there any reason why you couldn't speak up?"

Adrien sighed, "I wish I could tell you, Rook. And every time I tried to explain and protest, I felt a chill in my spine, telling me to follow my father's command. I don't know how and why, but I really can't stand with me being powerless."

"I see…" Rook said understandingly. He then gave some thoughts, 'When Adrien tried to speak, Mr. Agreste silenced him by twisting the wedding ring, and suddenly Adrien became obedient to his compliance. I felt like that I've seen this before. But where? And when?'

"We should head off now, guys. It's getting late." Ben said firmly. He smirked slyly, "Plus, I have to be back with Julie before midnight."

Rook gave a blank look, "Why do I get the feeling that you and her planned 'special date' before the birthday?"

Ben smirked slyly and amusingly, "Let's go guys. Finish up the work for tomorrow. Get some sleep, Adrien."

Rook, Tetrax and Adrien nodded firmly and seriously. While Adrien and Gorilla returned to the mansion for asleep, Team Ben entered Bluestreak's Car before driving off to finish up with birthday party. Unbeknownst to either heroes or villains, they were being watched by some familiar mechanical group…

Hidden within the large tree; Rumble, Laserbeak, Ravage and Ratbat have been spying on Team Ben since their arrival at Paris. Three animalistic Mini-Cons were sending their reports to Soundwave.

Inside Nemesis's Command Bridge; Soundwave's monitor screen revealed the reports of his three Mini-Cons to Megatron, Switchblade and Barricade. While both the Grand Commander and General of Squadron-X remained silenced and skeptical about it, the Lord of Decepticons was stoic and serious yet intrigued about it.

"How intriguing…" Megatron commented calmly while crossing his arms.

Switchblade questioned in surprise, "Intriguing, Lord Megatron? How?"

Barricade nodded firmly, "Yeah. I find the latest battle performance rather poor and disappointing. Honestly, how could they be so reckless and stupid especially that idiotic Ladybug choosing the imposter because he looks like his crush? Those French Superhero team are lucky that Bludgeon and Nightbird were there to stop him in time."

"Indeed." Switchblade agreed firmly. He sighed while shaking his head, "I hate to imagine how much problematic if the imposter did succeed with his plan. We don't need some complication to our Operation Stormbringer when Team Ben is among them."

"Agreed. We're almost there. We just need to push our 'Friends on Other Side' very hard at each other's throat," Barricade agreed.

"In time, Switchblade and Barricade. For now, we focus on this current problem," Megatron said seriously.

Both the commanders were concerns yet uncertain of their lord's decision. Switchblade spoke, "Forgive us for questioning your decision, Lord Megatron. Is there a reason why we should be concern with this?"

Barricade nodded seriously, "Yeah. It's not like these Miraculous Team could pose a threat to us. They're nothing but pathetic and sorry excuse superheroes. They're unable to coordinate and work together to stop the threat especially capturing this Shadowmoth. This has been going on for almost a year."

"It is not the French Superhero Team we should be concern of…" Megatron said seriously yet dryly, making Switchblade and Barricade confused. Narrowing his firm eyes at the picture of 'Hawkmoth/Shadowmoth', he explained, "It is their enemy."

"I still do not understand." Switchblade admitted in concern.

Barricade scoffed, "Yeah. What could this Shadowmoth possibly do to us? It's not like he could turn someone into more dangerous and powerful that could ruin our plan."

Megatron growled softly in frustration, concerning his commanders. It was not their questioning his authority that frustrate him, but rather how he explained about why he wants to deal with Shadowmoth due to his encounter with unexpected guest.

Flashback

Few days ago…

Inside his own quarter room, Megatron received unwanted guest to deal with, calling himself Galvatron. The Lord of Decepticons intended to fight him until the intruder explained that he wished to inform him of possible threat to his plan in the future. As he explained about it, Megatron find it difficult to believe.

"Why should I believe in you? What do you hope to gain from this, Galvatron?" Megatron questioned seriously.

"Nothing," Galvatron admitted firmly yet calmly, making Megatron suspicious of him. He continued, "Whether you believe me or not, that is entirely up to you, Megatron. Because if you don't deal with Shadowmoth or his true identity – Gabriel Agreste soon, he will cause a problem to your operation. I can promise you that his new and deadly akumatized villain will expose your infiltrators before you had the chance."

Megatron hummed thoughtfully, "If what you said is true, then I require a proof."

Galvatron smirked calmly, "That's easy. Knockout is making a report about his encounter with the Autobot Medic. And rest assured, he will provide you the very element you need to not only empower your soldiers, but also save the future of Cybertron."

"Really?" Megatron asked curiously yet intriguingly.

Galvatron nodded, "Yes. Your legacy will not be forgotten. You will become the legend."

Just before Megatron could question him, he heard the knock on the door and called his name. He opened it, revealing Decepticon Elite Guard named 'Napoleon' stood before him.

"What is it, Napoleon?" Megatron questioned.

Napoleon bowed as he spoke in French Accent, "Forgive me, Lord Megatron. Knockout wish to speak with you, regarding with his findings."

"He better have located new mine with some fresh Energon source. We need to make sure we have enough supplies for upcoming battles," Megatron said firmly. He turned and looked behind as he found Galvatron has disappeared.

"My lord?" Napoleon questioned.

"Never you mind, Napoleon. Return to the Ten Demonic Kings now and continue the training," Megatron said firmly as he exited out of his quarter. He continued, "For now, I need to meet Knockout…"

Flashback Ends

'Galvatron's prediction has indeed come true. Ratchet did provide the element I need. Knockout is now reproducing and testing this Synth-En now, ensuring they work properly and not cause side effects for our troops, and also save Cybertron. I should keep an eye on Gabriel Agreste if he does intend to do anything harm to my operation,' Megatron thought seriously and firmly.

Looking at his commanders, Megatron answered, "Do not underestimate this foolish human. He might do something unpredictable and harm to us than our enemies. I will not let any fools stand in my way of conquest."

Still doubtful about Shadowmoth, Switchblade reluctantly complied, "If that is your wish, my lord. We will make sure that troublesome pest won't cause us."

"Indeed. I shall deal with him personally," Barricade suggested firmly.

"Not yet, Barricade. Until Flatline gather the necessary evidence and information we need, we will do nothing," Megatron said firmly. Hearing the door opened, he turned and found Flatline, Bludgeon and Nightbird arrived. They all bowed before him. He smirked, "Speaking of 'evidence', I trust you have them, good doctor."

Flatline nodded firmly as he took out the drive from his back. He reported bluntly, "I did, Lord Megatron. That runt has proven to be most useful being than we hope for. We can use it against him, my lord."

"And what happened to him?" Barricade questioned firmly.

"He lives. We've sent him back to his mother, though we left him a little bruise and a threatening note from Agreste," Bludgeon answered amusingly. He smirked, "I certainly imagined how angry she gets now. She will turn her back on him and testified against him."

Megatron turned and nodded at Soundwave, who nodded back. Using his tentacle to grab and attach to the drive, the Decepticon Communication Officer's monitor screen has revealed the information and evidence about Gabriel Agreste including Felix's discovering Emilie Agreste in the hi-tech coffin underneath the mansion. This shocked and surprised the Decepticons.

Megatron smirked sinisterly, "How intriguing. This will indeed help us to deal a powerful blow at Shadowmoth, should he dare to interfere our operation. Barricade, Soundwave, I trust you both to negotiate with Agreste."

While Soundwave nodded firmly, Barricade answered, "We will, Lord Megatron."

"Switchblade, summon both Flamewar and Firebreaker here," Megatron ordered, surprising his commander. He explained, "I want them to take over our infiltrators' places for Julie Yamamoto's birthday party. I want them to keep their eyes on all of our friends and make sure nothing goes wrong. Bludgeon and Nightbird should remain at the Plumber Headquarter to continue their mission."

"Are you certain, Lord Megatron?" Switchblade questioned.

Megatron nodded firmly, "I am certain, Switchblade. I rather take a 'precaution' to make sure Rook and Bluestreak doesn't discover our plans for tomorrow if Bludgeon and Nightbird were there. And besides, it's time to see Firebreaker's progress. I certainly hope that he can meet our expectation. After all, you did raise and train him since the Cyber Plague Virus Incident."

Happy that Firebreaker has been given chance for mission, Switchblade was a bit conflicted and concerned for him. Nevertheless, he nodded firmly, "Yes, Lord Megatron. I am confident that he will succeed his mission and prove his resolve. He won't let me down."

"We shall see," Megatron said firmly and sternly.

For nearly three hours, Armorstrike accompanied Marinette to visit all of her classmates as she passed the Miraculous to them for keepsake and prepare for the worst, though they did come across with Master Su-Han, who was against it until they managed to reason with him.

After dropping Marinette back to her home and also had dinner with the family, Armorstrike Flight Mode flew straight to a large and rich beige-colored hotel, where she landed on the top floor's balcony. She transformed back into her civilian form. Ship headed straight to dog bed for resting. She yawned a bit while stretching out a bit.

"Hey there," Ben's voice greeted. She turned and found her boyfriend, who took out of his casual clothes but black underpants while sitting on the bed's edge. He smiled warmly, "Welcome home, Julie."

"Thanks," Julie thanked warmly as she slowly yet gently taken out of her casual clothes, making Ben a bit blush and flustered to look at her.

"So, how's everything with Marinette? It didn't get worst?"

"It was until the priest stopped us and told us to resolve it peacefully. And so, we did. Marinette agreed to give the Miraculous to her classmate. For precaution."

"That's good. We don't have to worry about Shadowmoth trying to steal the Miraculous from her again."

"Yeah, it sure is." Julie agreed calmly. She hummed thoughtfully, "Say, Ben. You think we can drop by Notre Dame, tomorrow morning? We want to pick somebody up. You don't mind it, right?"

"Hmm? Sure. Got no problem. Why?" Ben asked curiously. Julie explained about her encounter and invitation, surprising him. He whistled, "Wow. I didn't think you had a twin Cybertronian Sister."

Julie nodded in admittance, "Yeah, me too. Who knew?"

Ben smiled, "Well, you and her are gonna have a great blast for tomorrow's party. I promised you."

"Yeah. I just hope she likes it. Being autism and never been outside for 17 years, it's gonna be tough for Teresa to handle."

"Hey, don't worry, Julie. It'll be fine. Trust me." Ben assured Julie.

Julie couldn't help but smile at her boyfriend's optimism, "Thanks, Ben. Can't wait for tomorrow." After removing her clothes, she revealed her upper mechanical body, along with bottom neck, whole left hand, right shoulder, and upper thigh of both legs, wearing light pink-colored bra and panty standing before him. It makes him flustered. She blushed a bit while smiling, "Shall we get started?"

"Sure," Ben agreed. Standing up from the bed, he approached towards Julie. He brought her close to him by wrapping his left hand on back and right hand held on her neck, pitting her breast against his chest. She did the same with him by having her hands wrapped around his neck. He smiled, "Happy Birthday, Julie."

Julie smiled happily, "Thanks, Ben. You think we can do this, even when I'm Cybertronian? I mean human and robot have never done this before."

"First time to try, Julie." Ben smiled with a gentle nod, "Let's find out. Let's make the best out of it."

With her agreeing to it, Ben and Julie leaned close towards each other, kissing by the lips passionately for the moment. And at the same time, they were moving around slowly yet gently like they were dancing in the ball.

As they were still kissing along with tongues interacting gently, they then grab and pull close to each other. Her breast pressed against his chest. While his left hand was holding her on back, his right hand then held left leg up, allowing his whole body touched and pushed against hers, making her sighed warmly yet happily. She then has her hands to unbutton the bra and removed it, allowing her exposed breast press against his small muscular frontal pack.

Though he felt some metallic parts pushing against his chest, Ben sighed warmly as he can still feel same sensation of gentle yet softness from her breast. This prompted him to kiss and suck on her breast for the moment. And at the same time, he was pressing and touching on her bottom. Julie groaned a bit, feeling the sensation but also felt pleasure yet excited for the moment. She then pushed his hands aside before pulling down his black underpants down. Just before she could do it, he gestured to halt as he pulled down her panty. They both were a bit embarrassed yet flustered and excited of wanting to do it. Ben helped carry and held Julie by her legs, allowing his bottom pressed against her, making yelped softly. He then gently yet slowly bounced and moved his body against hers up and down. Feeling warm yet wet from his pressing against hers, she sighed a bit before wrapped her arms around his head, continued kissing him.

Feeling tired from carrying his girlfriend, Ben turned and headed towards the bed, where he gently put Julie on it. She moved back, giving more space for him to climb up. While she was lying down on bed, Ben grabbed and placed his bottom against hers, pushing and shaking hard for couple of rounds. Feeling the push has made her yelped a bit of pain yet excited. He then laid down, allowing his girlfriend to sit on him. As she was pushing up and down on his bottom, he then held and gently rubbed on her breasts, making her sighed warmly while holding his hands firmly. They both pushed against each other for six rounds. As Ben tried to get up, Julie helped him to sit up. They both then wrapped their hands around each other's bodies, as hard yet gentle as they can for couple of rounds. Feeling reaching the end, they grunted briefly before yelled out excitedly yet happily.

Both of them sighed warmly and happily while lovely looking at each other momentary. Ben placed Julie down, lying on top of him. They both smiled happily at each other.

"Wow. That was something." Ben teased.

Julie giggled a bit, "Yeah. Guess we still can do it. I don't have to worry about our special nighttime. That was… Amazing… Thanks, Ben."

Ben smiled, "Anything for you, Julie. Goodnight and Happy Birthday."

Julie nodded, "Yeah. Goodnight…"

Both Ben and Julie gave each other a warm yet passionate kiss. Ben placed the blanket to cover both himself and Julie. They both slept peacefully and quietly, having a sweet dream. Ship also did the same thing as well. However, they both were being watched…

Through the use of binoculars, Quintessa and Circuit Breaker have seen everything from Le Grand Paris hotel's top platform. In fact, they have seen whole day event.

"Yeesh. Never thought they would do it. Gross…" Circuit Breaker remarked sarcastically and disgust. She turned and looked at Quintessa, "I'm guessing you want me to ruin her birthday party tomorrow? I would be honored to do it. Ruin her day."

"No. Let these fools especially J-579 enjoy this 'birthday party' and have fun. I wouldn't want to ruin it." Quintessa stated calmly yet amusingly, surprising Circuit Breaker. She then continued, "However, we should be aware of Shadowmoth, Lila Rossi, Chloe Bourgeois and especially Pretender Class T398. I have no doubt they'll pose a threat to all of us including J-579. We need her alive for my plan."

"Huh? T398? You mean Julie's Twin Sister from Notre Dame? Is she really that dangerous? I mean, look at her. She's not very smart, fast and even stronger. She's broken."

"Do not underestimate her. She may look damaged but she possessed a powerful yet dangerous ability that could either neutralized our powers or destroy us. We must be weary of her."

"Hmm… I hate my powers to go out of juice. So, we kill her first, then Shadowmoth and his cronies for good? Is that it?"

Quintessa was about go agree her but she gave some thoughts about her last encounter with the mysterious intruder in her command center.

Flashback…

A few days ago…

Quintessa was alone in her own quarter as she was calmly meditated while taking a deep breathe. Sensing an intruder, she opened her eyes while glaring at Eon, who stood before her.

"Whoever you are, you should leave while you can as I do not take intruder so kindly," Quintessa warned Eon.

Calm and composed, Eon spoke, "Do not fret. I came as an ally to give you an advice."

"Oh? What would that be?" Quintessa questioned suspiciously. Eon explained about Shadowmoth and his intention of using Miraculous to her. She wasn't impressed, "Miraculous do not interest me. They're nothing but troublesome trinkets. Why should I be concern with this?"

"Because I am providing an opportunity that will help you accelerate the plans before the Dark God's Awakening," Eon answered enigmatic, which surprised and intrigued Quintessa. He continued, "Use him and his weaklings to further your ambition. It will help you escalate Julie Yamamoto to reach her true potential and aimed her new hatred at the humanity. She will accept her true heritage."

"Ooh? That's some interesting plot you have made." Quintessa said calmly. Before Eon could leave, she spoke, "Tell me this. Why? What are you truly after?"

"Shadowmoth was once member of my team. He has failed to make contribution or even account his failures. So, I want to punish him. But rest assured, Quintessa. I will not stand in your way to achieve your master plan."

Suspicious of his sincerity, Quintessa stated calmly, "I will reconsider this. I need to verify how Shadowmoth works in his homeland and his true desire of Miraculous."

"Do as you please. I can assure you that he will be a perfect pawn for your plan…" Eon said calmly as he slowly disappeared. This perplexed yet intrigued Quintessa about it.

Flashback Ends…

Quintessa smirked sinisterly as she answered enigmatically "No. Not yet. I have some use of them." This surprised Circuit Breaker. She continued, "They will help J579 to accelerate her complete transformation into her true form, reach her true potential with new power and proceed to next phase of my plan, as well as open her eyes at the humanity's true nature."

Circuit Breaker was surprised yet intrigued, "Wow, wow and wow. You really are something, boss. I definitely like it. This is gonna be fun."

Quintessa smiled sinisterly, "I'm glad you agreed, my child."

On the next day, Ben and Julie woke up in the morning and get their casual clothes dressed up at once. After having some breakfast, they met up with Marinette and Alya at the hotel's lobby. They then headed straight to Notre Dame Cathedral, where they met up with Father Claude and Teresa, who is still wearing her tattered dress and straw hat on her head.

"So, that's Julie Twin?" Alya asked softly, which Marinette nodded in confirmation. Looking at the clothes Teresa was wearing, she gawked a bit, "Why is she dressing like that? She thinks she's a Cinderella? Doesn't she have some better clothes?"

Marinette sighed as she whispered, "I don't think she knows and understand the dress code. She's very new to outside. And also, she's an autistic."

"Wow. Seriously?" Alya asked in surprise while looking at her best friend. Marinette nodded seriously. She sighed, "I guess I should go easy on her and not Ladyblog on her."

Marinette shook her head, "No. You shouldn't. I don't think she understand how the world view on her and especially how they handle with the difference. I don't want to ruin her birthday."

"Yeah, sure." Alya nodded understandingly before realized something, "Wait! She shared the same birthday with Julie too?!"

Marinette shrugged, "Yeah. A real twin to Julie Yamamoto. Who knew?"

Julie and Ben approached to both priest and his adopted daughter. Just as they both greeted to them, she greeted humbly, "Father Claude."

"Ah. Julie, welcome back. And also, thank you for your volunteer. She is ready to have fun, and also enjoy yours and her birthday." Father Claude said humbly. He gave serious expression, "I trust that you will look after her and ensure nothing bad happens to her."

Julie nodded firmly yet calmly, "You can count on us, Father Claude."

"Yeah. Trust us. The party will be a blast!" Ben exclaimed excitedly.

Father Claude chuckled a bit with sigh, "Well, we let Teresa to decide if she's enjoying it or not." He turned and looked at his adopted daughter, "Now, Teresa, remember what I've taught you – mind your manners, handle the situation calmly, don't panic and also how you handle with troublemakers. No matter what happens, do not let them weigh you down. And do not use your power, unless you feel threatened."

Teresa, remained optimistic yet innocent, smiled warmly, "Yes, Father. I will be on best behavior and have fun for one day."

Still protective and concern for Teresa, Father Claude knew that he can't keep her and has to let her go. He reluctantly said, "Okay. I'll see you tonight, dear. Off you go, child."

Teresa nodded happily. She turned and looked at her twin sister, who smiled and humble to her. She nodded that she's ready. And so, five friends headed off to the party now for picking Adrien. Father Claude waved goodbye to them.

While they were walking on the way to their destination, Teresa got distracted when she come across to something new and unexpected such as boats sailing, paper planes, pigeons flying, picking up some flowers, arts, various landscapes, statues, vehicles and so on. Much to everyone's frustration.

"This is gonna take a while," Ben remarked dryly.

In his bedroom, Adrien has just cleaned himself and dressed with his usual clothes, and of course, he has to feed Plagg with camembert. Looking at the mirror, making sure he looks good and prepared for the party.

"Alright. I'm ready," Adrien said firmly, though a bit of nervous. He gulped, "Aw man. I felt a bit of nervous."

Plagg hummed as he asked bluntly, "Why are you worrying about that? You've been to lots of your friends' party and even your father's boring ones before, why should this one be different?"

"But this one is different. Ben wants to make the party normal and excited without supervillains ruining it. So, we have to make sure that nobody gets upset, though I have a feeling that Lila will cause it."

"It'll be fine, Adrien. Stop worrying. Come on. Better get going. Wouldn't want to miss the party especially camembert."

"Is there any party that doesn't need your camembert?" Adrien asked teasingly.

Plagg scoffed, "As long it's not spicy curry again."

"Sure…" Adrien scoffed.

Just as Adrien left the room and climbed down the stairs, he went to the office to say his goodbye to his father. And to his surprise and confuse, he found two new people standing before his father, who remained neutral and stoic to glare at them. One is Goliath wearing his white suit that has rose on his pocket and a stick while another was a slender figurine with monitor screen-like as his face wearing dark blue hooded coat, black pants and has long purple scarf wrapped around his neck. Lila was there. She seemed to be nervous for some reason.

Seeing Adrien at the door, Gabriel greeted him, "Ah. Good morning, Adrien. Are you leaving already?"

"Yes, father," Adrien confirmed. He looked at Goliath and his partner. He questioned, "Who are they? I've never seen them before."

Gabriel explained, "They're new here, Adrien. Interested for partnership and proposing some interesting idea for Agreste Fashion Brand. You and Lila should go now. I need to deal with this."

Adrien was hesitated while looking at Goliath and his slender lieutenant. They made him both uneasy and suspicious. He can't tell of the faceless slender man's expression. It is making him nervous. He wanted to warn him but he knew his father is not a type of man, who would get easily threatened by anyone especially the mayor and Shadowmoth.

Adrien nodded, "As you wish, father."

Lila got up and approached to Adrien as they both left the mansion and got into the limo. They both headed off to the party now.

Goliath smirked slyly as he drank a cup of tea, "That's some boy you've got there. I wonder if he knows the true identity of his father and his ambition of finding the Miraculous."

Though surprised yet uneasy, Gabriel remained composed to deny it, "I'm afraid I do not know what you're talking, Mr. Goliath."

Goliath chuckled amusingly, "Now, now, Mr. Agreste, let's not play this game. We know who you are. We know what you're after. And we know why you did it. And best of all, we know your son's true nature."

Shocked and uneasy, Gabriel remained compose to ask, "What do you want? Are you blackmailing me? Threaten me to work with you?"

"You're mistaken, Agreste. We are not here to threaten you. We're here for negotiation," Goliath corrected Gabriel. He remained silence while glaring at him. He continued, "As long as you do not akumatize any of our assets here at Paris especially Yamamoto, then we will leave you alone. Peacefully. That is all that Lord Mort request."

Gabriel was suspicious about Lord Mort's request. He questioned, "And if I refused?"

Goliath smirked, "That's a bad idea, Shadowmoth. Trust me. Those who tried to defy and challenge him have met their tragic ends. Literally. You wouldn't want anything happen to you and especially your son. That's if he's the real son to you."

Threatening and mocking him is one thing but do that to his son – has made his blood boiled up. Gabriel grabbed and held Goliath up by collar as he exclaimed, "Do not threaten my son when I'm still alive! You do not want to know how angry I can get if I used my power here and now. I could turn and make you kill each other for good!"

Unimpressed with the temper, Goliath remained calm and amused as he brushed Gabriel's grip off. He spoke, "I wouldn't do that if I were you. My slandering friend is recording everything we're doing." Gabriel was shocked while looking at the slender man. He found the faceless monitor screen-like revealed recording the whole conversation. He nodded, "Yes. He's no ordinary man. He's the most talented one, Agreste. So, play nice and don't do anything to our asset. Everything will be fine."

Gabriel hissed in frustration. He could use his Butterfly and Peacock Miraculous to finish them, but could risk it if the slender man sends the recording to the world about his true identity. He nodded reluctantly yet begrudgingly.

Goliath smirked, "Good. That is all we ask. We shall leave now. Enjoy your day."

Goliath and his slender lieutenant stood up and made their own exit, leaving Gabriel alone to grunted in frustration. He refused to let anyone especially 'Lord Mort' gets in the way. He has to get the Miraculous, so he can make a wish. He will find a way to get them without causing akumatizing their assets and Team Ben.

As soon as two of them got out, both Goliath and his slender lieutenant have their own discussion while walking down straight to the abandoned theater, few blocks ahead.

"This is without doubt that this fool will go against our negotiation soon." Goliath or Barricade said dryly. His slender lieutenant nodded in agreement. He continued, "We should make necessary preparation for Plan B. Soundwave, keep an eye on him and his movement. Send in your Mini-Cons to the basement to keep our comatose lady accompany. I will meet up with two recruits to give them instruction."

Slender lieutenant/Soundwave nodded in agreement. He turned and looked at the large tree, where all of his Mini-Cons including Rumble were hiding. He gave a nod and made some beeping noise, signaling them to proceed infiltrating Agreste Mansion. As soon as they arrived at the abandoned theater, Goliath boarded into his police car before driving off while the slender Decepticon Pretender summoned Groundbridge for him to enter and return to Nemesis now.

After taking for nearly two hours of walking, Ben, Julie, Marinette, Alya and Teresa have finally arrived at their destination. It is already in the afternoon.

Place des Vosges, where the birthday party is held, along with some food, drinks, presents and games set for the birthday girl. Rook, Tetrax, Gwen, Kevin, Julie's parents, Team Manny, Team Redeemer and most of Marinette's classmates including her parents, Adrien and Lila were chatting and waiting for the birthday girl.

Spotting Ben and his friends arriving, Kevin called, "Hey! Look who finally comes."

Immediately, everyone cheered out loud, "SURPRISE! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JULIE!"

Julie was surprised and happy to have surprise birthday. Teresa looked curious yet confused about them screaming. She held Teresa close to her.

Julie shouted, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TERESA!"

Surprised and confused to find out that Julie has someone looked like her, everyone decided to play along and cheered, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TERESA TOO!"

Gwen, Kevin and Rook approached to Ben and his friends. His cousin questioned, "What took you guys so long? Where were you?"

Ben sighed while pointed at Teresa, "Taking a long tour and sightseeing for her to enjoy before getting here."

His friends turned and looked at Teresa, who looked innocent yet optimistic and happy to smile at them. Before they could say hello to her, the autistic girl gasped happily as she approached and looked at water fountain. She playfully imitated the statue's pose and expression. Oddly to them, she was talking to them.

Alya groaned while facepalmed, "Not this again."

"Alya, calm down. Let Teresa look around. She never seen water fountain," Marinette assured Alya. She then looked at Teresa made some funny faces at the statues. She shrugged, "I think…"

"Uh… Who is she?" Kevin asked in confusion.

"And why does she look like Julie?" Rook added.

Julie explained, "That's Teresa – my twin sister. She's curious and never been outside for a long time. And whatever she said, go easy on her. She's autism." Everyone gasped in shock and surprised by the revelation. She looked surprise yet uneasy as she remarked, "Yeah. I also didn't expect her too. We found her from Notre Dame."

"I see," Gwen nodded understandingly. She then asked Julie, "Is she a Cybertronian like you?"

Julie nodded, "Yeah. Marinette and I saw her Cybertronian Form. It's real deal."

"I see…" Rook nodded understandingly.

Ben smirked proudly, "Well then, let's get the party started!"

Everyone cheered out loud. They all began celebrating the party wildly and happily. Some of them were playing the games. Most were eating and drinking due to they have been hungry for an hour to wait for Julie's arrival. Others were dancing passionately in hip-hop and rock'n'roll style. A few were chatting with each other.

While Julie and the rest of her friends were enjoying the party, they also have to watch out for Teresa. She is doing some unusual fun thing to do such as creatively making Mona Lisa portrait made of macaroni, making chopsticks to stand like Eiffel Tower, making food masks and so on. And sometimes, she even used some leaves, papers, branches, stones and mud to sculpture statues, gargoyles, dolls and even landscape. Though shocked by the girls' doing, they were actually amazed and impressed by her creativity and designs. They all complemented about it. Team Ben saw it while eating their food.

"Wow. Who knew arts can attract some attention," Kevin remarked in surprise.

"Yeah. Using food and nature to create art. That's incredible," Gwen commented in amazement.

Rook nodded in agreement, "Indeed. She is truly creative, talented and ingenious artist for designing and making different kind of arts. She is incredible for an autistic Cybertronian…"

Looking at Teresa smiling and continued making some artworks, Ben remarked, "She looks very happy, Julie. And she's having fun for her birthday party. You've made a right call to bring her here."

Julie smiled while nodded, "Yeah. It maybe one day for her, but worth enjoying it. As long she's happy, then I'm happy."

Marinette and Alya were getting some punch juice from the glassed bowl. They both noticed Teresa was making some mud dolls for the children including Manon to enjoy and play with.

"Gotta say. For an autistic person, she's really an artistic," Alya commented in amazement. She smirked, "She might be better than you, Marinette."

Though annoyed by comments, Marinette remained compose as she does not want to ruin Julie's birthday and even Teresa's. She smiled, "Yeah. She's really something. She's really an amazing artist."

"Yeah. That is quite impressive, right, Marinette?" Adrien remarked in impressed, surprising Marinette to be surprise. She found him standing before him. He waved, "Hi."

"H-Hi, Adrien. N-Nice to see you here," Marinette greeted nervously. She cleared her throat, "W-What are you doing here? I mean what brings you here? I mean what's up?"

Adrien smiled a bit, "Yeah. Ben invited me here since I'm your friend."

"T-That's great," Marinette said happily. She then found Lila standing beside him as she slyly glanced at her. She groaned, "What's she doing here?"

Adrien sighed in shame, "I'm sorry, Marinette. My father insisted me to bring her here."

Lila smirked slyly, "Yes, Marinette. Adrien's father asked me to come with him because I'm his partner and chaperone." Marinette was irritated and annoyed by her mockery. She giggled amusingly, "Now. Now. Marinette, don't get so angry. Maybe next time, you'll get the chance. If you ever get it, that is."

"Lila. I've warned you to be on best behavior, did I not?" Adrien chastised Lila, who was annoyed by him defending Marinette. He continued, "One more misbehave, I'm gonna send you off."

Lila scoffed, "Don't push it."

"Yeesh. Calm down. No need to get into fight. Lila was just joking, right?" Alya calmed down the situation.

Lila nodded, "Yes, Alya. I was just joking. No need to get easily upset, Marinette."

"We'll see," Marinette remarked dryly.

"Is there a problem?" Ben demanded as he and Julie arrived. Everyone answered 'nope'. Still suspicious of troubles, he turned and glared at Lila, "I don't care who you are or where you come from. I don't like anyone bully and mess with my friends especially Marinette and Adrien."

Julie nodded seriously, "Yeah. We know who you are, Lila. And we don't like what you did. If you're my 'so-called' fan, then you'll know how angry I can get if I see my sister get threatened and abused."

Angry by their remarks especially Julie siding with Marinette, Lila remained compose to lie, "I assure you. I never bullied anyone in my life. Not even Marinette. After all, we're friends."

"Yeah, right." Marinette scoffed while crossed her arms. She turned and looked at Julie. While thanking her sister figure, she whispered in concern, "Thanks for defending me, Julie, but you shouldn't have done that. Lila's not type of person to let go of grudge and wants payback. She did that to me for too many times."

Julie scoffed while crossed her arms, "Let her try. We'll show her of what it means to cross with us."

Ben nodded, "Yeah. She's nowhere near to our bad guys' level. At least, they're more honest than her."

"Yeesh. Aren't you guys being overreacting?" Alya asked in confusion. Ben, Julie, Marinette and even Adrien turned and glared at her. She gulped, "Well, you guys are. Seriously. You guys need to chill over this."

SHATTERED! Team Ben and their friends heard the glass shattered into pieces, alerting and concerning them. They all headed towards the direction, where they found Chloe was insulting and mocking Teresa, who got some cuts on her hands, tried to fix her damaged mud dolls and artworks. Some people saw it but didn't do anything about it.

"You seriously still want to fix those ugly mud dolls and arts?! Ha! How stupid of you! You're ridiculous! Utterly ridiculous!" Chloe taunted amusingly. Teresa ignored her as she continued fixing on her arts. She groaned, "Hey! Don't ignore me, weirdo! I'm talking to you! You hear me! Your works are ridiculous and ugliest arts I ever seen!"

"Then why are you here bothering me?" Teresa questioned bluntly yet upset, surprising Chloe. She continued, "After all, I am weirdo, who loved working on some ridiculous and ugliest arts. So, why bother? Unless you couldn't bear to watch me doing something better than you. Never done anything than bullying, ugly witch."

Everyone uttered 'ooh' in surprise about how Teresa talked back at Chloe. Some were concerned and scared of her insults. Others including Sabrina stifled their laughs at it. Most remained neutral and quiet, thought intrigued of how it goes. This however angered Chloe.

"Grrr! You'll regret ever say that to me, you weirdo! Do you know who I am?!" Chloe demanded angrily. Teresa ignored her again. She exclaimed angrily, "I am Chloe Bourgeois! I'm the Mayor's daughter! You better learn to respect me or else-!"

"Or else what, Chloe?!" Julie demanded firmly as she stood beside Teresa while glaring at Chloe, who became nervous and scared. She crossed her arms, "Go on. Say it. I dare you now."

Out of her character, Chloe became scared and shivered before Julie. She frantically panicked, "Y-Yamamoto! N-Nice to see you here! I mean you are here! T-This is your birthday party! W-Why wouldn't you be here?! I was just telling her about-!"

"How ugly her artworks are?! How ridiculous, utterly ridiculous she is?! And you're planning to call your father and police to catch her?! Aren't you?!" Julie demanded angrily, scaring Chloe even more.

Chloe stuttered, "Y-Yes! I mean No! I mean why would I do that?! I mean she is weirdo-! Who cares about her-?!"

Julie interrupted while glaring at Chloe, "Let me make this very f#$&ing clear to the thick f#$%king empty skull of yours. Hurt my sisters here in my very birthday party, I'll make you suffered. Painfully. Are we clear, spoiled brat?!"

Feeling sweats on her forehead, Chloe gulped and nodded nervously, "Y-Yes, ma'am! It won't happen! I promised!"

Kevin whistled, "Wow. Go Julie."

"Yeah…" Ben said in shock and surprise, "Guess she wasn't kidding about her dealing with Chloe."

Came to Chloe's defense, Lila stood behind her while holding her ally's shoulders as she slyly assured Julie, "Don't worry, Julie. I'll make sure Chloe wouldn't do that again. After all, we're friends. I promise you that I'll do whatever it takes to help her to become a better person. So, let's enjoy a splendid birthday party! Happy Birthday to Julie!"

Just as everyone was about to forget the incident and continue celebrating, Teresa bluntly spoke, "That wasn't nice." Everyone was confused by her statement. They all turned and looked at her. She then questioned, "Why did you lie? Why lie to Julie when you want to ruin the birthday party because you hated her calling you out?"

Everyone including Team Ben, Marinette and Adrien gasped in shock and surprise by Teresa's calling Lila out.

"E-Excuse me?! What did you call me?!" Lila demanded angrily.

"Why did you lie?" Teresa questioned bluntly yet confused. Lila growled in anger. She continued with sincerity, "I do not understand. Why would you lie? For what?"

"Me? Lie? Why would I do that for?"

"I don't know. But I know you're not telling the truth. Why lie? For what? For attention? For adoration? For friends? For boyfriend? For family? For hurting everyone you hate? For making yourself better? For making everyone stupid?"

Shocked by Teresa's quick deduction, Lila denied the claims frantically yet innocently, "What?! No! None of them are true! How dare you sprout some lies about me?!"

"I never lie. I don't know lie. I don't know how to lie. So, why lie, Lila?"

"Stop accusing me being a liar, liar!"

"But why? I can't help it. All I did is tell the truth and cannot tell a lie. I sense you're not telling the truth."

Getting frustrated with Teresa's outspoke, Lila turned and found Marinette and Julie were standing beside her. She growled, "Of course, They told you to tell everyone that I'm a liar, right?! Tell them that they make you say that!"

Julie and Marinette were about to defend Teresa, but the autistic lookalike spoke, "No. I told everyone the truth about you being a liar."

"I am not a liar! So, tell them that! Tell them that Julie and Marinette did it!"

"No. I don't know how to lie. But why hurt Julie and Mari? Why hurt my friends? Why must you lie?"

"I am not lying!"

"Why lie? Why? Why lie? Why? Why lie? Why? Why lie? Why? Why lie? Why lie? Why lie? Why lie?"

Hearing Teresa's nonstop questions like a broken record, Lila screamed angrily and snapped at Teresa, "Because nobody gets away with calling me out for being a lair! So, what if I lie?! I did it because I want everyone adore me and think of me as special! I don't give a damn about helping and supporting people with their problems and stupid dreams! I don't give a damn about hurting people especially to those who called me out! I don't give a damn about being nice, friendly and honest! I lied to get everything I want! I'm the truth and the rest like you are liars! And there's nothing you weirdo and nobodies can change that!"

The crowd gasped in shock of what they just heard. Some especially Alya have recorded the whole scene from using phone recording the whole scene. Others chattered and muttered about the situation. Most are now booing and shouting at her for lying to them. Lila was deeply shocked by the situation.

"I can't believe it…" Alya spoke in shock while holding her phone, "Marinette was right. You've been lying to everyone and me for whole time! How can I be so gullible?! Damn it!"

Marinette patted Alya's back as she assured her best friend, "Alya, it's okay. It's not your fault."

"No, Marinette! It's not okay! You're my best friend! I'm supposed to support and help you! But I let her words get the best of me and never bother to check the facts," Alya disagreed in ashamed tone. She sighed, "I'm sorry, Marinette. For believing Lila than you."

Marinette hugged Alya, "It's okay, Alya. It's okay."

Adrien glared at Lila, "I've warned you, Lila. I told you not to lie and hurt everyone. And now you face this consequence."

"Yeah. So why don't you get the hell out of our party now?!" Ben demanded.

Julie nodded firmly, "And if you're thinking about getting akumatized, think again. If you do that, we're not showing you some mercy."

Almost everyone chattered and exclaimed in agreement that they demanded Lila to leave at once. Chloe remained silent while looking uneasy yet angry as she wanted payback too but dare not to fight back.

Lila growled angrily, "You'll regret this! I'll make you all pay!" She looked up and found a familiar demon butterfly flying towards her. She smirked, "Right on time."

Realizing what Lila was talking about, Team Ben and Team Miraculous turned and found Megakuma was flying towards the pathological liar. They all shouted to everyone to take cover at once.

Just before anyone could do anything, Teresa stood firmly before it. She took a deep breath before gave a powerful and loud screech at Megakuma. Unexpectedly, the sound wave gave a powerful yet unusual electromagnetic pulse-like to disrupt and purify a corrupted butterfly. It transformed into a white butterfly.

Everyone was in deep shock and surprised of what they just saw. They all turned and stared at Teresa, who turned and waved at them innocently.

"Worse than weirdo! She's a freak! She's a monster!" Lila exclaimed in fear yet paranoid while pointed at Teresa. Instead of agreeing with her, everyone was standing beside her while glaring at her. She demanded, "Why are you defending her?! She's a mutant! You should hate her and kill her before she could ruin us!"

Chloe panicked and nodded, "Yeah! You heard her! Get rid of her now!"

"You both are the real monsters," Alya pointed out while glaring at Lila and Chloe. She crossed her arms and continued, "And we're thankful of her for getting rid of Megakuma for good before it could reach you."

Everyone chattered in agreement and firmly with Alya's defending Teresa. Lila and Chloe were deeply shocked and disbelief of what they just saw. Before they could do anything, they found Team Ben stood before them. They all cracked their fists, ready to give them some punishment. Two bullies gave an uneasy laughter.

Team Ben fiercely punished both Lila and Chloe by punching on faces, bodies and legs for couple of times. Both bullies got thrown out of the park. They both groaned and moaned in pain as they're badly beaten. They struggled to get up while glaring at Team Ben and their friends.

"Now get out of here," Ben demanded firmly.

Julie nodded seriously, "Stay away from Marinette and Teresa, bitches!"

Lila growled, "Y-You'll regret this! You hear me! We'll be back! We promise you! We'll get our revenge!"

BEEP! Everyone picked up and accessed the phone. They all gasped in surprise as they're watching pictures and videos about Lila and Chloe. They were deeply shocked to learn that Lila has three different mothers whom she was never related to, went to different schools and works with different disguises, stalking everyone's lives and the worst is how she threatened Marinette for calling her out. They also learned about Chloe's involvement in bullies and working together with her.

"W-What the-?! How?!" Lila exclaimed in disbelief.

"W-Who hack and send these ridiculous pictures and videos about us?!" Chloe demanded angrily.

"I'd be less worry about this and more worry about them," Gwen warned them firmly while pointed at everyone.

Seeing everyone's completely angry and furious with both girls for lying, causing troubles and especially stalking them, Lila and Chloe made the run before they get caught and killed.

"That will teach them a lesson," Julie said firmly.

Ben nodded, "Yeah. They'll think twice of who they're messing with."

"Way to go, guys." Marinette praised in surprise yet stunned, "I didn't know you guys can hack, find and use the evidence against them so fast."

Team Ben looked confused and uncertain about it. Gwen spoke, "That wasn't us. Not even Kevin could pull it off."

Kevin nodded in agreement, "Yeah. Somebody got some serious mad skills to pull this off. Digging somebody's dirty secret, secretly following and recording all kinds of illegal and messed-up works, and even make them go viral."

"That would be me," A cocky yet calm voice spoke.

Team Ben, Marinette, Adrien and Alya turned and looked to the left, where they found two newcomers standing before them. One is an older Caucasian girl in her 20s with long curly brown hair with red and orange blazing streaks wearing a black and white mini-T-Shirt with blazing fire which bare a large gap for her midriff, black jacket, short jeans, black long pants with shredded holes, and black sneakers. Another was a 17-years-old Japanese boy with messy black hair wearing a crimson T-Shirt, blue jacket, long brown pants with lots of pockets, and white shoes while using his computer watch-like for working.

The boy cleared his throat as he waved shyly, "H-Hi there."

Team Ben and three of Team Miraculous were surprised by their appearance. Teresa innocently waved at him, "Hi there."

"That was you guys?" Kevin questioned in surprise. The boy nodded in confirmation. He then demanded, "How the heck did you do this? Seriously. Not even me can pull this off."

The female adult laughed out loud while holding her friend close to her. She exclaimed, "That's because my little brother is the best at this kind of work! He can hack the computer! He can search! He can gather the evidence and info! He can organize them! And best of all, he viral them to the world! You tell him what you need and he gets the job done. He's the best hacker you can count on."

The teenage boy blushed a bit as he chuckled nervously, "Yeah. I hate bullies and liars. So, I teach them a lesson for messing with you guys."

"Yeah. We can see that. And that was very hardcore, pal," Alya praised. She then realized, "I never get you guys' name."

"The name's Fla-!" The female adult got interrupted by her brother's elbow. She grunted a bit before introduced properly, "The name's Flare. My bro's-!"

"Hiro!" Hiro exclaimed immediately yet excitedly. He bowed humbly, "Nice to meet you all especially Team Ben."

"Same to you too, Flare and Hiro. You guys can stay here for Julie's Birthday Party. Hope you'll love it." Ben greeted Flare and Hiro. He then warned, "Just don't screw it up. I want this party to be normal and quiet as possible. No messing around. No jerking around. And also, no supervillains screwing up here. Got it?"

"Wow. Seriously?" Flare asked in surprise.

Gwen nodded, "Yeah. He's serious. He wants the birthday party to be special for Julie. We've been through a lot of fights lately. We and especially Julie deserves some good break. So, the birthday party would be good idea."

"Thanks, guys," Julie thanked.

Rook looked at his new friends, "Welcome to Miss Julie Yamamoto's Birthday. We appreciate you both enjoy it."

"Enjoy it? We living and loving it, man!" Flare cheered up wildly and happily.

Hiro sighed, "She does that. A lot…" He turned and looked at Teresa, who looked very beautiful yet innocent and cute for him to admire and blush about. He then asked Julie, "I-If you don't mind, ma'am. C-Can I hang out with her? It's not date. Just a hangout. I can assure you. Just friends only."

Julie smiled, "Of course, you can. This is party for all of us to enjoy. Just don't pressure her. She's autistic."

"Don't worry. We can keep an eye on them," Marinette assured Julie, whom smiled at her assurance.

"You know what they say? It's party time!" Ben cheered.

Everyone nodded in agreement as they all resumed and enjoyed the party at once, with the newcomers joining in. Surprisingly, Hiro approached and talked with Teresa, who shown him some of her artworks while he shown his of science and computer works.

"Looks like you guys are having fun," Arcee's voice commented.

Team Ben, Marinette, Adrien and Alya looked behind and found another group of newcomers have arrived, along with Jack and Miko. The first one was an Asian female adult in 30s with spiky combed black-haired with pink streak wearing dark pink-colored bandeau, dark blue jacket, black gloves, dark blue pants and black-colored boots. Another was an older and obese African-American man in his late 30s wearing colorful stripes shirt, yellow T-Shirt, long brown pants and black sneakers. Third one was a young man in his late 20s with brown combed hairstyle and smoothen mustache and beard wearing white-beige colored T-Shirt, long brown coat, long black pants and shoes. The man in his early 20s with lighter brown long but combed hair wearing black T-Shirt with blue stripes and has bat logo, blue jean and sneakers while his girlfriend with red hair is in aged 18 wearing sleeveless white T-Shirt, pink sweater, green short skirt, long socking and black heels.

"Who are they again?" Kevin asked.

"Our friends," Rook answered as if he actually knew who they are.

Using her spiritual power to scan on them, Gwen sense spiritual form of Arcee, Bulkhead, Bluestreak, Bumblebee and Moonracer in their Pretender Form. She gasped, "He's right. They're our friends."

Seeing that they're surrounded by guests, Ben cryptically called, "Hey guys! You made it."

"Yup. Made it in time with our private jet," Jack said with a wink, hinting that he and his friends use Groundbridge to get here.

Asian Woman nodded, "Yeah. We also have to make sure we get some good looks and dress for the party. Wouldn't want to be embarrass for our friend."

"Friends of yours?" Marinette, Adrien and Alya asked.

"Yup. My name is Akemi," Arcee or Akemi introduced herself. She turned and pointed from African-American, to young man and teenagers, "That's K.M.R., Ewan, Will, Luna, Jack and Miko."

Bulkhead/K.M.R., Bluestreak/Ewan, Will/Bumblebee, Luna/Moonracer, Jack and Miko greeted Marinette, Adrien and Alya, who returned back to them.

"Guess we're not late for party?" Miko asked excitedly.

"Nope. You guys got in time. The party is starting. So have fun," Ben assured his friends.

K.M.R. chuckled, "Aw man. This is exciting. Can't wait to party."

"Just don't damage anything, Bulk-! I mean K.M.R.," Ewan reminded K.M.R., "This is Julie's party. We wouldn't want to ruin it especially our new looks too."

"Lighten up, Blue-! Ewan. You worried too much. There's a reason why we called 'party'. It's to have fun and go wild with it," Will assured Ewan while patting him. Touching his throat, he sighed, "Never thought I could hear my voice, even though… Even though…"

Luna patted Will's back as she assured him, "It's okay, Bee. I mean Will. Don't talk about it. Just enjoy it."

Will smiled in relief, "Yeah. Thanks."

"Nice looks, by the way." Julie commented softly to Akemi.

Akemi smirked while looking at her body, "Thanks. This is our first time to use Pretender. Gotta say I'm really impressed with this form."

"Indeed," Ewan agreed while looking at his as well, "The human form's sensation and mobility are the same as our original bodies, though this coated flesh and skin are quite squishy and tickling too."

"You'll get use to it." Ben said calmly, "Hey, where's the Boss Bot and Raf?"

Akemi crossed her arms, "He doesn't party much. In fact, he, Agent Fowler, Colonel Lennox and Magister Tennyson are meeting with DGSE about our enemy. So, he's letting us off to enjoy the party."

"Raf's watching over his grandfather (Ratchet), just making sure he doesn't push himself out again," Jack added.

Miko nodded, "Yeah. Doc really outdid himself with medicine he shouldn't play with." She got nudged by Jack. She yelped, "What? It's the truth."

Ben nodded understandingly, "Okay. Guess we party for now."

Akemi nodded, "Yeah. Let's enjoy the party."

Team Ben, Marinette, Adrien and Alya guided and led the Autobot Pretenders into the party to enjoy and have fun. Everyone seemed to be enjoying it especially how Hiro and Teresa were getting along, though he has some troubles to calm her down when it comes to the artworks. Julie was happy for her lost twin sister to enjoy it. Nothing could go wrong…

Back to Shadowmoth's Usual Hideout…

"I… I don't understand…" Shadowmoth said in confusion and disbelief. As he looked at his hands, he rambled, "No! It's impossible! No technology or magic especially Ladybug's Magical Charms able to purify my Megakuma. I've grown stronger and powerful than before! Who was that abomination?! How could she have possessed that kind of power to neutralize my creatures?! Grrrrrrrrrrrrr! How?!"

Shadowmoth yelled in frustration while stomping his feet on the ground and rambled angrily of his recent failures especially yesterday event. His plan was supposed to make Ladybug's risk to his advantages but nothing happens.

Shadowmoth complained, "Damn it. How am I going to get the Miraculous now when I have to deal with three problems?! What am I going to do now?!"

"Oh, Gabriel… You sometimes can be very hopeless…" A gentle yet angelic voice spoke.

Shadowmoth gasped while looking around, "W-Who's there?! Show yourself!"

As commanded, the mysterious figure emerged from the shadows. To his surprise yet hopeful, Shadowmoth found alive yet well Emilie stood before him.

"E-Emilie? Y-You're here?! Alive?! How?!" Shadowmoth asked in surprise.

Emilie shook her head as she explained, "I'm not truly here, Gabriel. I'm just a figment of your imagination." Shadowmoth was shocked yet surprised. She continued, "Do not worry, my love. I'm here to help you."

"Help me? How?"

"Rather than worry about the problems, why not use them to your advantages? It's a perfect chance to get the Miraculous."

Shadowmoth sighed while shaking his head in concern, "How can you be certain that this is a perfect chance? I have more enemies to deal with – Tennyson and his friends, this 'Lord Agnes Mort' and now this unknown abomination's power that neutralize my Megakuma. This is impossible for me to get the Miraculous, with them around."

"Honestly, Gabriel. You can be so hopeless. Let me explain…" Emilie said calmly while approaching towards Shadowmoth. Touching on his shoulder and make his face to look at her, she explained, "That 'abomination' you've mentioned. Why not use her to your advantage? You saw her power. If she can neutralize your Megakuma, why not she can do the same with all of your enemies especially Ladybug's Lucky Charm."

Carefully thinking of what his deceased wife has said, Shadowmoth became very amused and intrigued. He smirked, "Yes. You're right. That abomination is indeed the perfect pawn for my last chance to get the Miraculous. If I were to use her power, I need to akumatize her first."

"And how are you going to do?" Emilie questioned ambiguously.

Picking up his phone, Shadowmoth smirked, "I have someone to do the job. Lila and Chloe will make her suffer for the humiliation they have suffered. And who knows? Lord Mort might be involved of this. One way or another."

"Yes. Make it happen, my love…" Emilie said ambiguously as she slowly retreated into the shadows. She chuckled sinisterly, transformed into her true form. Quintessa smirked sinisterly, "Make it happen, my perfect pawn."

Quintessa magically teleported off at once. Unbeknownst to her and Shadowmoth, they have been watching by none other than Ratbat herself. She was upside down, hanging to the ceiling. She has been recording and reporting the event to her masters now.

In the Nemesis's Command Bridge, Soundwave's screen revealed Shadowmoth's activity and latest plans. Megatron was intrigued while Switchblade was completely disgusted and appalled by it. Barricade has just appeared in holographic form.

"Why am I not surprise? Idiots like him never take threat seriously," Barricade grumbled in frustration.

"Such heinous acts! First, Agreste mistreat his own son, friends and family. Then, he would use some the innocents including children and elders to do his evil bidding. And now this!" Switchblade exclaimed in disgust while clenching his fists. He growled, "He claimed that he wanted his wife back and wants happiness for his son. But his action speaks otherwise. I will not allow him to get away with this."

"Don't tell me that you've forgotten of what you've done in the past, Grand Commander," A familiar sinister voice mocked. Switchblade turned and found Airachnid entered the scene. She scoffed, "You too did commit 'heinous' acts too such as killing the innocents, destroying and conquering some weaklings' home, and even betraying some old comrades of yours. You're no different from him."

Switchblade glared at Airachnid, "I will not deny my own war crimes. But unlike him, I only execute them including my former colleagues for the defiance and betrayal. I rather imprisoned them or defeat them in battles than this."

"So, why didn't you? Or is it Megatron didn't like it and demand you to do the job. Maybe I should have taken the position especially the title: 'God of War'."

"Hmph. With your leadership, you will surely repeat your mistakes again. You have proven yourself to be untrustworthy, irresponsible and incompetent femmbot to take the commander's post. I rather pass it to Deathsaurus and Barricade than you. Surely, Starscream and Blackout would approve it."

Airachnid growled while readied with her spider's spears, "I will eviscerate you for insulting me for the last time!"

"Enough brattling," Megatron ordered firmly, silencing Switchblade and Airacnid. Looking at Soundwave's screen, he hummed thoughtfully, "Despite his repetitive and pathetic strategy, we can use it to our advantage."

"Really? How so?" Barricade asked curiously.

Shocked, Switchblade questioned, "Lord Megatron, you do not mean we should allow Shadowmoth to continue with this."

"That's exactly I want him to do," Megatron said firmly and seriously, appalled Switchblade, amused Airachnid and Barricade remained silent. He continued, "I must see how far his new akumatized pawn can go to deal with the triple threats and also how it will affect our operation."

"If it goes badly?" Airachnid asked curiously.

Barricade sighed while crossed his hands, "It will probably get worst. Who knows how powerful and unstable her EMP ability can become if she gets akumatized? Her mind is not in good condition. Flamewar and Firebreaker are keeping their optics on them."

Clenching his fists tightly, Megatron answered firmly, "Rest assured, he will not go unpunished for challenging me. He will be dealt with. Switchblade, Barricade, Soundwave and Airachnid, you four will play an important role to bring the downfall on Gabriel Agreste. I am confident that you will succeed it."

Switchblade, Barricade, Soundwave and Airachnid firmly bowed down in respect and responded, "Yes, my lord! We await your orders."

Megatron smirked firmly yet sinisterly, "Good. Here's how it goes…"

141 Boulevard Mortier, headquarter base of DGES or General Directorate for External Security, where the Alliance of Autobots, Plumbers and United State Military commanding officers meeting the French Intelligence Agency's officers.

Optimus Prime was standing before the catwalk, where Grandpa Max, Agent Fowler and Colonel Lennox were waiting near to the military command meeting. Guan and Ayame stood beside Grandpa Max, acting as his bodyguards. Ironhide was cleaning his weapons carefully while ensuring it's on safety. Raf was checking on Ratchet, whom was still recovering from Synth-En's effects. Jazz was listening to some songs including Jagged Stone's. Both French Armed Force Chief Commander and Director of French Intelligence Agency arrived and meet up with them at the catwalk.

"Chief Commander Blanc and Director Crohon," Agent Fowler greeted warmly as he and his allies shook hands with French Commander and Director's hands. He continued, "It's an honor to meet you here."

"To you as well, my friends." Chief Commander Blanc greeted. He turned and looked at Optimus Prime, "Optimus Prime, it is an honor to have you here."

Optimus Prime nodded, "The honor is mine, Chief Commander Blanc. We were told that you have gathered the information about Shadowmoth."

"Yes, Optimus Prime, we have," Director Crohon confirmed seriously and firmly. Plugging the drive into desktop, he set up the computer's projector for his allies to watch. The screen revealed the information of Gabriel Agreste. He answered, "After you gave us some unexpected sources, we have thoroughly checked on Mousier Gabriel Agreste's background and connection to 'Shadowmoth', as well as his missing wife and obsession with Miraculous."

"So, what have you learn?" Grandpa Max questioned firmly.

Chief Commander Blanc halted Grandpa Max as he questioned, "Before we could get to that, we must know something. How did you come across with this kind of source? Claiming the most important fashion designer and celebrity being the most dangerous Supervillain is a serious allegation. We want confirmation. Don't even think about saying 'classified'."

The Alliance gave uneasy yet concern looks as they do not have the means to explain of how and can't just say 'classified' as it might offend and annoy them.

"I'll be honest with Chief Commander. We've come across a peculiar individual called himself 'Daguva'. He claimed that the drive will help us to take down Shadowmoth for good." Agent Fowler admitted in concern.

"And you trusted him?" Director Crohon questioned suspiciously.

Colonel Lennox firmly answered, "Of course not. We don't trust psychopath. But this Daguva claimed that if we don't deal with Shadowmoth soon, he could cause worldwide chaos and killing everyone, just to get this f#$%king Miraculous. That motherf #$er is obsessed with it. Excuse my language, sirs. I got pissed off lately with this asshole."

Chief Commander Blanc sighed, "Believe me. I feel the same too, Colonel. That terrorist has cause troubles and made people suffered here in Paris. I really wish I could have dealt with him for good. But without the lead or solid evidence, I cannot deploy the investigation and arrest him at once."

"Until now," Director Crohon added while looking at the screen, "And now, it's our turn of our findings. Gabriel Agreste's former name was Gabi Grassette, and his family owned a fast-food truck called 'Friterie Grassette'."

Agent Fowler was surprise to ask, "Fast-food truck? I thought he was a fashion designer and rich too."

Director Crohon then explained firmly, "Apparently, he was very rebellious and didn't get along with his family much due to him being a terrible cook and chose fashion over the family tradition. The worst is that his own father was abusive and negative towards him so much. Whenever he tried to apply to college or send his works to the fashion industry, his family either burnt up or destroyed them before he gets the chance."

"So, he changed his name when he went to collage for fashion. I can bet that he stole his family money and left them become poor. He had enough of them and wanted them to suffer for his abusive." Grandpa Max said suspiciously.

"I can bet who else help him too," Agent Fowler added seriously, "Andre and Audrey Bourgeois are responsible of his career skyrocketing. And not to mention, his wife is also involved with his work as well. They're his main supporters, no doubt."

Colonel Lennox sighed, "Still. That doesn't explain how he found out about Miraculous and why he was damn so obsessed with Ladybug's and Cat Noir's."

Putting on the next slide about flight ticket to Tibet and photos of Gabriel, his wife and assistant venture through icy mountain and discovery of Miraculous, Director Crohon explained, "Few years ago, Gabriel and his expedition team went to Tibet for supposedly vacation. But they eventually came across to some locals, which we believed, must have told them about the Guardians of Miraculous and their supposedly 'mystical' powers."

"Guardians of Miraculous?" Colonel Lennox questioned.

"In ancient times, Guardians of Miraculous have provided some mystical items to the Chosen Ones they deemed worthy to fight for justice, defend the hope and save the mankind from the destruction. They have been watching, guiding and protecting the world from the shadows." Grandpa Max explained. Everyone looked at him. He cleared his throat, "Well, I read Plumber's history books when I was cadet. It was the same group, who helped George Washington and Marquis de Lafayatte to win the American Revolutionary War while founding the Plumbiers on Earth for dealing with supernatural beings. But years later, the Guardians suddenly disappeared and never be heard again. Plumbers have been sent there to investigate the disappearance but it was a dead end. Not even my crew were successful with the mission."

"Until now, Guardians of Miraculous mysteriously reappear on the Tibet. Like magic," Agent Fowler concluded. He hummed, "Did your grandson mentioned about Ladybug and Cat Noir defeat some kind of giant blue monster for eating everything and everyone?"

Grandpa Max hummed thoughtfully, "Yes. He did mention about it."

"Still, you think it's the reason why that bastard Agreste got so obsess with Miraculous because they're powerful?" Colonel Lennox asked.

"There's more. The agency made a shocking discovery," Director Crohon stated in concern while looking at the next slide. He explained, "We've discovered that Emilie and her twin sister Amelie have suffered serious miscarriage since the marriage. They're unable to give birth of children, no matter what medicine and remedies they used. But 15 years ago, they finally able to give birth of their sons."

"What about it? It was miracle they able to do it." Colonel Lennox questioned in not understanding it.

"Here's the thing. Medical records confirmed that their miscarriage conditions are permanent and incurable, but miraculously they can. I find it hard to believe," Director Crohon said suspiciously.

Chief Commander Blanc nodded understandingly, "We believe that one of the Miraculous is responsible for their miracle. Guess which one?"

Carefully thinking, Optimus Prime answered, "The Peacock Miraculous, which has the ability to manifest a living creature from the person's emotions via the feather…"

Grandpa Max gasped in realization, "Adrien and his cousin Felix were never born naturally. They were created."

"Yes. We believe so too," Director Crohon agreed. He then put on the next slide, which involved of Emilie Agreste's disappearance newspaper and Colt Fathom's death certificate. He continued, "And guess who are responsible of creating them? What do they share in common?"

Looking at the slide carefully, Optimus Prime nodded seriously, "Indeed, we do. Both Mrs. Agreste and Mr. Fathom use the Peacock Miraculous to create the boys. They both then suffered terrible side effects from it, leading them to death."

"But only Mr. Fathom is confirmed dead but Mrs. Agreste disappeared. I wonder what happened to her?" Agent Fowler said out loud.

Grandpa Max gave a shocked and concern looks, "Of course. She was never disappeared. She was hidden from the world until Gabriel Agreste gets the Miraculous to fix his mistakes. And the only place no one would even expect to look for…"

"Agreste Mansion," Chief Commander Blanc confirmed firmly, "We have solved the mystery of Shadowmoth and his goal. Now, we have to stop him before he could cause more troubles. The nightmares end today."

Director Crohon nodded, "We're grateful of Ladybug and her team's help but it's time for us to finish the fight."

"Chief Commander Blanc and Director Crohon, I do not believe it would be wise to just march in and arrest Gabriel Agreste easily," Optimus Prime protested seriously. Everyone looked at him. He then explained, "If we launch the assault on his mansion, he will surely activate defense mechanism to fight and destroy us. He could send both Akuma and Amok to turn his new unwitting pawns to deal with us. It will cause devastating casualties to this very city."

"What do you suggest we do, Optimus Prime?" Chief Commander Blanc asked humbly.

Optimus Prime explained his strategy, "We must evacuate the civilians first before engage Shadowmoth, preventing him from akumatizing and amokizing the innocents into his unwitting pawns. Whether he comply or not, we will blockade and trap him in one area. I recommend we sent Team Miraculous first as they're familiar with him and his tactic. Both Team Prime and Team Ben will provide the assistance. This will minimize the casualties. If it goes wrong, then your forces will join to deal with him."

Chief Commander Blanc hummed thoughtfully, "Impressive. You really did consider the safety of innocents before engaging the battle. I am truly impressed, Prime."

Colonel Lennox nodded in agreement, "Yeah. Believe us, Chief Commander. He always thought of that a lot. That is his term and condition between Autobots and United Nation."

Chief Commander Blanc nodded firmly, "Very well. We shall comply, sir. When do we begin?"

"By tomorrow dawn," Optimus Prime answered firmly, "Today is Julie Yamamoto's birthday. She's a member from Team Ben. I do not want to ruin it. I want her to be happy, feel normal and enjoy it. Just for today."

"Really? Just for her to enjoy her birthday today?" Director Crohon remarked in surprise. Optimus Prime nodded. He scoffed, "Incredible. I did not think you would consider of someone else, let alone a birthday."

Grandpa Max chuckled a bit, "Believe me, sir. He always wants best for the team to enjoy one day break before engage the fight. I would do the same."

"Do we have an agreement?" Colonel Lennox asked firmly, "We make preparation with weapons and arsenals for tomorrow's battle. Shadowmoth won't get away with this. You can bet on it."

They rather to get the job done soon than waiting but they will have pointless argument with Optimus Prime and his allies. Both Chief Commander Blanc and Director Crohon firmly agree with his strategy.

Optimus Prime smiled warmly, "Thank you, gentlemen. We will defeat and capture Gabriel Agreste and end this nightmare for good."

Chief Commander Blanc sighed, "I certainly hope so. We should discuss the strategy first for tomorrow and how we explain the situation to the mayor about his best friend. He and his family would be heartbroken about this."

As Optimus Prime and the rest of his allies were discussing strategy for tomorrow's battle, both Guan and Ayame were secretly recording the whole conversation and strategy while sending it to their leader.

Back at the Place des Vosges, everyone continued celebrating twin's birthday party. All of them enjoyed it very well, without worrying and scared of Megakuma Attack due to Team Ben, their allies and especially Teresa's EMP Ability to neutralize and purify the Megakuma.

At the same time, Team Ben, Marinette, Adrien, Alya, Jack and Miko did their best to help and assist five Autobot Pretenders to blend in among the crowd while not doing anything embarrassment such as eating some good food and drinks, playing some games properly and gently, having normal conversation without mentioning Cybertron and Autobot-Decepticon War, as well as keeping their eyes out for Teresa. They want to make sure she's alright, safe and enjoyed her birthday party. Hiro, got attracted to her, helped her with improvising the artworks for everyone to enjoy and play with. Flare was making some unusual jokes at the stage, which some people have hard time to understand but go along with it.

As much as she wants to hang out with Adrien, Marinette decided to spend time with Julie instead for her sisterly time together. Whenever she found her older sister-figure, she found her spending more time with her autistic sister in drawing and crafting some artworks. She even helped her socialize with other people, as well as ensuring her not to panicked and go crazy. Though she understood Julie wants to get to know more about Teresa, Marinette couldn't help but feel resentment and jealous of their relationship because the party was meant for her and Julie to spend time together, not her. What is she gonna do now?

Team Ben and Team Prime were taking a break while having their own lunch. They wanted to have their own discussion, involving with the Pretender Technologies.

"That's some party…" Kevin remarked with a sigh. He turned and looked at Team Prime. He asked, "So, how are you guys doing? Enjoying party?"

"It's something." K.M.R. admitted sheepishly while finishing up his beef burger. He gave a loud burp before chuckled in embarrassment, "Wow. Excuse me, guys. I didn't think that was quite filling as the Energon. The organic food taste great especially some fries, burritos and beef burger. They're amazing."

Smelling the breath, Ewan coughed a bit while fanning scent away, "And now, I am certain know why I don't eat this junk food. Luckily, I chose salads and ratatouille over them."

"Really? And you think it's better, huh?" K.M.R. asked amusingly with chuckles while patted his friend's back.

Ewan nodded while eating the ratatouille, "Why yes. Vegetables especially French's Cuisine Ratatouille are very healthy and fresh food for human's fuel. It burns my fuel tank cleaner. I certainly feel quite refreshed."

Rook smiled warmly, "Finally, someone, who shares the same diet as mine. Perhaps you should try the Amber Ogia."

Ewan smiled, "Sounds delicious. I look forward to try it."

"Yeah sure, you are," Will teased while eating burrito.

"So, how's your voice? Feel like your old self? Is this how you wanted your voice to sound like?" Luna asked before sipping her soda.

Touching his throat, Will sighed calmly yet relieved, "Yeah, it's so good to hear my own voice again, even though this one is just a human shell's voice box."

"If you want this voice so badly, why not ask Ratchet to put this voice box in your old body," Miko suggested.

Kevin nodded, "Yeah. If you really want it badly."

Will sighed while shaking his head, "I really do. Ratchet tried to place it in my throat. Unfortunately, the spare part is too small. We definitely did try with Minimizer to enlarge it but the part doesn't fit in my throat."

"Yikes. That must be suck…" Miko voiced in shock and concern.

Jack hummed in concern, "Still, how did you lose your voice in the first place? Raf mentioned about it. You wanna talk about it?"

"Yeah. Can you tell us?" Miko pleaded.

Will was hesitated and uneasy about talking of his incident. Akemi spoke firmly while patted her friend's back, "Jack, Miko, I know you guys are curious, but this is a very sensitive subject that Bee doesn't want to talk about. Please, don't ask him that again."

Understanding and sympathizing Will's loss of voice, both Jack and Miko nodded firmly and seriously that they won't bother about it again.

"How about you, Arcee? Doing alright with your human form?" Tetrax asked calmly.

Akemi nodded firmly and proudly while looking at her fist clenching gently, "Yeah. Doing alright. Thank Solus Prime that my Pretender tech is swift and fast as my original form. I thought I might lose the edge. Hate to disappoint my masters."

"Master Yoketron? Or your ex-boyfriend Switchblade," Tetrax teased.

Irritably glaring at Tetrax, Akemi grunted, "Very funny. It's both of them."

"You know. Maybe you should get a date," Gwen suggested, surprising Akemi. She continued, "I mean. As far as I can tell, you're not interested in any boys here. I can assume that they're like more brothers than friends to you. So, who's the boyfriend you're into."

"Yeah. I actually kinda curious about that. I noticed that you're into Prime and a bad boy Grand Commander," Kevin teased, "I can tell that you like both of them."

"I wonder which one is better for you." Tetrax asked curiously.

"Maybe Jack is better choice for Arcee," Miko teased.

"MIKO!" Jack scolded Miko.

Miko teasingly shrugged, "What? You hang out with her a lot."

Jack groaned while crossed his hands, "That is not funny."

Everyone teasingly yet slyly looked at her, Akemi got irritated and flustered, "Gimme a break! Would you guys knock it off?! I'm not interested in dating guys again! I'm too busy with training the Autobot Commandos and recruits, and also making some battle strategy. Not to mention, we've got other concerns to deal too."

"Easy, Akemi. We're just teasing." K.M.R. assured Akemi. He chuckled, "But I bet you and Optimus are made for each other."

Will snickered as he whispered to Akemi, "Yeah. Don't try to go for bad boy. It might make you look bad."

Luna nodded playfully, "Yeah. Otherwise, it might ruin your reputation for dating the Decepticon."

"Ouch. I hate to see that happening," Ewan teased.

Akemi got more flustered and annoyed, "S-Shut it, will ya?!" Everyone then laughed playfully and happily. She groaned, "What have I gotten myself into? Why is it happening to me?"

Gwen turned and looked at Ben and Julie checking on Teresa. She smiled, "It's so good to see them dating and having fun together, without worry about the world. I missed this a lot."

"Yeah. Feel the same for them too. He'd better not screw it again like last few dates especially how they both almost broke up from a stupid video game." Kevin remarked, prompting Gwen to elbowed him. He grunted, "It's the truth. You also didn't like it too."

Gwen sighed, "I supposed it's true. Hope they both enjoy it."

Marinette was sitting alone as she was eating her cake. She looked upset and angry yet sad as she was looking at Ben, Julie and Hiro were helping Teresa building the breadstick Eiffel Tower, which almost everyone was excited and anxious to see how the makeshift tower is going to be like. Hiding inside the pouch, Tikki, sensing her owner's mood of resentment, worried for her from making a mistake.

"Marinette, I can sense your emotion." Tikki whispered in concern, prompting her owner to look at her. She continued, "Please don't do something you might regret."

Seeing Tikki's scared looks, Marinette sighed in defeat as she admitted, "I know. I-I'm just jealous that Julie spent more time with Teresa than with me. This birthday party was meant for us to hang out and have fun, but now, I'm a third wheel. Maybe I shouldn't be in this party."

"Don't be ridiculous, Marinette." Tikki disagreed, "Just because she spends time with Teresa doesn't mean you're not important to her. I mean she helped you a lot like teaching you some martial arts and using weapons; prioritizing with schedules and missions, trusting and working with your teammates, letting some into your secret like Alya, Nino, Luka, Alix and Juleka, and best of all, you've become more confident and mature except with confessing your feelings to Adrien."

Marinette giggled a bit, "Yeah. Still long way to go."

"Who doesn't know? It's getting tiresome with this." Tikki grumbled a bit. She cleared her throat, "The point is, Marinette, she still loved you. You're like a sister to her before Teresa ever come into her life. She has been there for you since your childhood. She will always be there for you, no matter what. Don't you ever forget that."

Touched and relieved by Tikki's wisdom, Marinette smiled, "Yeah. You're right. You know what else I'm gonna do?" Tikki looked at her curiously. She smiled, "Have fun with Teresa. I think Julie should spend more time with Ben. She deserves a big break."

Tikki smiled, "Good choice."

"That's a pretty good idea, Marinette," Adrien's voice agreed, surprising Marinette. She looked up and found Adrien and Alya stood before her. Tikki quickly hid inside the pouch. He smiled, "We're glad that you want to befriend with Teresa."

Alya nodded in agreement, "Yeah. For the moment there, we've thought you might do something crazy because you want to spend time with Julie."

Marinette scoffed, "Alya, who do you think I am? Sure, I might be jealous of Teresa's hanging out with Julie, but doesn't mean I would go extreme to hurt her especially she's autism."

"Right. Even when it comes with Adrien?" Alya teased, annoying Marinette to glare at her. She giggled, "Chillax, Marinette. I was kidding. But go ahead. You and Marinette should get to know her while I get some drinks. Who knows? Your last chance?"

"Alya!" Marinette snapped in embarrassment.

"Don't worry, Marinette, it'll be fine. She'll like us," Adrien assured.

Marinette laughed nervously yet embarrassingly, "Yeah, sure. Of course, everything will be fine. Come on. Let's go."

Adrien and Marinette got up and approached towards their friends, who have just finished setting up the breadstick formation of Eiffel Tower. The crowd went wild and gave the applause for an amazing display of art, as well as commenting to Teresa, who has become nervous and shy as she has no idea how to react. Hiro then helped her by lifting her hand to wave to the crowd. He then waved at them as well. She was surprised by his action. He smiled at her, making her smiled back. They both waved at the crowd.

Julie smiled as she and Ben gave the applause to Teresa and Hiro. Marinette stood beside her while giving the applause.

"She really is a talented artist. And she's lucky to have a sister with her too," Marinette commented.

Julie raised her left eyebrow at Marinette as she asked, "Don't tell me you're jealous and do something stupid to her."

"A bit," Marinette admitted teasingly. She smiled and patted Julie's back, "Don't worry, Julie. I want to hang out with Teresa. You and Ben have fun. We'll look after her."

Adrien nodded, "Yeah. You can count on us."

Ben smirked, "Glad to have a backup. Thanks, Adrien." He turned and looked at Julie, "Julie. C'mon. We should have some fun. Dancing?"

"Sure. Why not? I could use some practice before senior year prom," Julie agreed with a smile. She turned and looked at Marinette, "Thanks, Marinette."

Marinette nodded, "Anything for a family."

Julie grabbed and dragged Ben away from the crowd. Just before they could enter the dancing square, they come across to a blue-colored hooded woman sitting on the chair while having her crystal ball, deck of cards and magical items.

"Ah… Greetings, young couples…" Woman greeted warmly, "How lovely of you two to get together for this birthday. Would you like to know your future?"

Ben was skeptical as he was about to protest. Julie spoke, "Sure. We would like to know."

The fortuneteller rubbed the crystal ball like something is happening in it. She spoke cryptically, "I am now looking into your future, young one. And it is a grim yet darkest hour for you both to face yet. I see a shadowy entity has come for the innocent heart. Through the deception of hidden desire, the entity has swallow her in whole, turns her against the world. Lost and never return to the light again. With such great dark powers she holds, she brings the end of the world. To save the realms, an ultimate sacrifice must be made. A hero must end her. A fate shall be her heart…"

Julie was deeply shocked and scared by the woman's prediction. Ben was annoyed as he dragged his girlfriend away from the fortuneteller. He remarked, "Thanks for nothing, lady."

Julie hummed in concern, "I wonder…"

"Hey, don't listen to some whack. Her fortune is bogus. It'll be fine." Ben assured Julie. He then smiled, "Besides, nothing bad will happen. Bet on it, Julie."

Julie was touched by Ben's words. She smiled gently, "Thanks, Ben…"

Ben smiled, "Happy to help. Let's dance, milady."

Ben and Julie entered the dancing square, where they both dance passionately and gently in cotillion style among the crowd dancing. And at the same time, Marinette and Adrien approached to Teresa and Hiro, who turned and looked at them.

"Hey, Teresa. Want to hang out with me?" Marinette asked.

Confused while looking for Julie, Teresa asked, "Where's Julie? Why she not here with us?"

"Don't worry, Teresa. She's just having fun," Marinette assured Teresa. She smiled, "If you don't mind, I would like to spend time with you. How about fashion? Think you can do that?"

Teresa was surprised yet touched to smile, "I would like to, Mari. I loved drawing clothes."

"We would like to help too," Adrien supported.

Hiro nodded in agreement, "Yeah. Better than staying at the stage for listening to my sister's jokes. They're the worse."

Adrien nodded in understandingly, "Yeah. Definitely. C'mon, let's get started."

Teresa and Marinette spend time together by discussing while drawing various kind of fashion designs on their sketches. Just as they began doing on fashion clothes, Adrien and Hiro served as model for them to measurement before working on them with materials and accessories, along with Juleka, Rose and Zoe joining in. They have completed their designs after two hours.

On the stage, most of their friends have dressed in some unique and special clothes and dresses, showing off to the crowd to awe in astonishment and excited. They including Team Ben and Team Prime cheered and applauded for the designs. They all liked it. Adrien gave a thumbs up to Marinette, who awkwardly blushed and looked away shyly. Julie even patted on Marinette while smiling at her, making her happy to smile back.

Unbeknownst to the crowd including Team Ben, Team Prime and even Miraculous Team; they were being watched by Lila and Chloe, hiding at corner of Dupain-Cheng Bakery. They both were using the binoculars to spy on them.

Chloe groaned, "Remind me why we are hiding here, whoever-you-are? Why don't we just march in and get that weirdo, not hiding? Embarrass her! Torture her! Humiliate her! Anything to get back at her! It's ridiculous, utterly ridiculous to do nothing!"

"We can't, you idiot! We got banished because of you bullying her and you got me exposed as being both a liar and a stalker. You should have just leave her alone in the first place," Lila chastised Chloe, annoying her. She continued, "Now, we have to hide and wait for the right moment to get her."

"And when will that be? I hate waiting," Chloe complained.

Still spying on both her enemies and former friends, she found Hiro taking Teresa towards the carousel, where they both were riding on wooden horses. She smirked, "Right now. Let's go."

As Lila and Chloe slowly yet horribly-going-wrong stealthy to approach their targets, both Hiro and Teresa were having fun, riding the wooden horses. They both then looked at each other with a smile.

Still shy and timid, Hiro took a deep breathe to ask, "T-Teresa… Are you happy for your birthday party? And hanging out with me?"

Teresa smiled warmly, "Yes. Yes, I am, Hiro. I loved party. I loved fun. I loved new friends. I love them being happy with my arts. I loved arts. And I loved be together with Julie, Mari and even you, Hiro."

Hiro blushed a bit while smiling, "T-Thanks. I'm glad you're happy too." As he was looking at her, he couldn't take his eyes off her as he has never seen her so beautiful and innocent especially the smile. He commented, "You're the most beautiful and amazing human being I ever seen and especially the smile you make. And you know? For the first time in my whole life, I actually feel like falling in love with you…"

"Falling in love?" Teresa asked curiously.

Realizing his mistakes, Hiro panicked, "I-Uh-I-What?! Did I say that out aloud? I mean falling in l-line with you. Yeah! 'Falling in line with you' for being passionate with our hobbies. Yeah! That's what I mean." He chuckled nervously, but then found Teresa blankly glare at him. He sighed, "Right. You've got some kind of 'lie detector' skill. How did you do that, Teresa?"

Teresa shrugged, "I don't know. I just sense the person's lie. I can tell the good and the bad. Lila's lies are very, very bad because she is selfish and care for herself without compassion and emotion."

"That makes mine the worst too?" Hiro asked in concern and shame.

Teresa shook her head, "No. You are nice and gentle. You are good friend. You lie because you don't want to hurt people or let anyone know your other life. Just like mine." She looked down in shame yet scared, "I am not human. I am a weirdo. I don't belong here. I am alone…"

Hiro was shocked and surprised by her claim. He couldn't help but sympathize her. He then held her hand gently, "Teresa, you maybe weirdo, but you're also nice, amazing and talented too. Not to mention, you're passionate with art, as I'm with my tech and computer. It's what I love about you. And also, you're not the only one, who is weirdo."

Teresa was confused to ask, "Why?"

"Because I'm also weirdo and different too," Hiro answered calmly. He took a deep breath as he transformed into his true form, surprising and astonishing Teresa. Firebreaker sighed and waved gently awkwardly, "Uh… H-Hi."

Teresa was shocked and surprise to say, "Y-You… You're just like me and Julie."

Firebreaker chuckled nervously, "Well, sort of. T-This is how I really look like. But of course, not in the size of human. I was at least a giant robot about 10-13feet tall, at least." He found Teresa looked at him in confusion. He sighed, "I'm the weirdo, right?"

Transformed into her true form of Pretender, Teresa shook her head while touching Firebreaker's face, "No. Best weirdo. I kinda like you too, Hiro."

Firebreaker was touched by Teresa's words while touching her hand. Just as they gave each other a warm yet passionate kiss, they heard some gasp from a group. They turned and found Team Ben, Team Prime, Marinette, Adrien and Alya standing before them. They all wore shock and disbelief expression. While Teresa smile innocently yet optimistically, Firebreaker looked nervous and worried.

"Scrap…" Firebreaker cursed in fear.

Teresa greeted, "Hi, guys. You won't believe of what I've found out about Hiro. He's just like me and Julie. He's also weirdo."

"Weirdo is a bit of understatement, Teresa," Julie disagreed. Just as she and Ship merged together into Armorstrike, both Team Prime and Team Ben armed with their blasters and powers including Ben transformed into Water Hazard. They all targeted at Firebreaker. She demanded, "Step away from my twin sister, Decepticon."

"Yeah. I wouldn't wanna mess with her if I were you," Water Hazard threatened Firebreaker.

"You mess with my bro?" A cocky yet angry voice threatened firmly. Everyone turned and found Flare aiming flamethrower at Jack and Miko, who were in Energy Cuffs on their hands. She growled, "I'll mess with your kiddies. In barbecuing style, baby. So, step off, punks!"

"Wow. Looks like her bad jokes got to her," Alya commented.

Rook gave a blank look at Alya as he remarked, "I have no idea what you have just said. And I do not think she is making a joke. She is threatening them."

K.M.R. growled while armed with his mace, "Back away from Jack and Miko or else-!"

"You back away from my little brother, so your little kiddies won't get barbecued," Flare interrupted with threatening tone. She aimed her flamethrower at Jack and Miko, who gulped in concern. She growled, "I ain't making some bad jokes now. So back off now, Autobots!"

Everyone was shocked by how she knew about K.M.R. being Bulkhead. Armorstrike and Water Hazard turned and nodded to Marinette, Adrien and Alya. Getting the signal, they quickly leave and went to their hiding places to transform into their superheroes.

"How does she know about us?" Will asked in concern.

Carefully looked at the confused Firebreaker, Akemi turned and glared at Flare, "Let me guess. You're another Decepticon."

Flare smirked as she transformed into Flamewar. She introduced, "The name's Flamewar. I'm the best sniper and love barbecuing punks like these brats, so I can eat them for whole meal. Delicious, wouldn't you say?"

Everyone groaned in disgust. Lucky Girl remarked, "That was horrible."

In his Earth Mode, Kevin nodded firmly while cracked his fists, "Yeah. This makes Tennyson's and Cat Noir's jokes better than hers."

"Jack, remind me not to make jokes of your Uncle Epps' barbecue thing. Her jokes kinda makes me feel very bad and yucky about," Miko remarked in disgust.

Jack nodded fearfully, "If we ever get out alive."

Flamewar narrowed her angry eyes, "No one is better than me when it comes to jokes and pranks, E. Levin."

Everyone stifled their laughter while Kevin groaned in annoyance, "That was not funny."

"So, if you want your kids unharmed, back away from my little bro," Flamewar threatened seriously. She turned and looked at Firebreaker, "Firebreaker, you and I are gonna have some serious talk about blowing up your cover for a girl."

Firebreaker sighed, "Sorry."

"What do you want with Teresa?" Lucky Girl demanded seriously.

Carefully piecing together with recent events, Tetrax said in realization, "You're after Teresa's power, aren't you?" Everyone turned and looked at him. He explained, "She has some kind of power that neutralize and purify Akuma into normal butterfly, and possibly could do the same with our powers like Electromagnetic Pulse."

Kevin gasped in shock, "No way. We'd be powerless to do anything."

Armorstrike growled, "If they think that they could get away with my twin sister…"

"Wow! Wow! Wow! We're not doing anything about using Teresa's power! Really!" Firebreaker exclaimed defensively and frantically. Everyone glared at him. He gulped, "Well, tell them, sis. We're not gonna kidnap her and use her for weapon of mass destruction. Right?"

"No. Of course not. That's not our mission," Flamewar agreed with Firebreaker. He sighed in relief while everyone was surprised. She hummed curiously, "Although we could do that to get some serious bonus and get some payback from Slipstream."

"Flamewar!" Firebreaker scolded.

"Okay! Okay! Okay! It's a joke, little bro. Yeesh. Grand Commander really hardened you with code of honor," Flamewar grumbled. She turned and glared at her enemies, "Do yourself a favor. Back away from my little brother now, then your kiddies will go freely like little Tweety."

"How do we know we can trust you? Your kind aren't exactly type of bots keeping words like telling some lies to my sister and made her join you," Luna said dryly yet angrily.

"Nautica? Lord Megatron saved her and let her go back to you, but instead, she joined us because we're awesome," Flamewar remarked cockily. She scoffed, "Sure she's an egghead and sometimes boring with her Quantum stuffs, but she's kinda cool friend to hang out with especially when it comes with playing games and puppet shows."

Looking at three familiar shadow figures from building, Ewan secretly smirked and mocked at Flamewar, "We are not convinced with your sincerity, Flamewar. After all, you are pyromaniac, who loved burning everything and everyone for criticism of your bad jokes. After all, you are the worse comedian."

"Hey! My jokes are the best!" Flamewar exclaimed in annoyance while readied with her flamethrower to aim at Jack and Miko, "And this is no joke. It's real. I am gonna fry them like French Fries!"

"Hey, Firecon! Why don't you just stop making jokes about barbecue! It's ten times terrible!" Cat Noir's voice exclaimed.

Just before Flamewar could react, a familiar yo-yo lassoed around Jack and Miko before dragged away from her. And at the same time, Cat Noir dived down as he swung and knock her straight to the ground hard. Just as she recovered, she tried to unleash her flamethrower at her enemies, but extinguished and knocked out by Water Hazard's Water Pump. She then found herself surrounded by the army of Rena Rouge. She even found Ladybug broke the Energy Cuffs, freeing Jack and Miko.

"Scrap…" Flamewar grumbled.

"Nice timing," Ewan commented to Ladybug, who nodded firmly. He smirked and glared at Flamewar, "Shall we discuss about how you obtain the Pretender Technology? And how many the Decepticons are using them? I am quite curious of how your Decepticons did it."

Flamewar yelled out loud, scaring almost everyone, "Like hell I'd tell you! You'll never take me alive! NEVER!"

Miko grunted while digging and rubbing her ear gently, "Yikes. And I thought I was overdramatic."

"Yeah. No kidding." Jack agreed dryly while digging his ear.

"Calm yourself, Flamewar. We're not gonna hurt you," Akemi said seriously and firmly at Flamewar. K.M.R. and Will added 'much', which annoyed her to briefly glare at them. She sighed, "We just want to talk about how you guys get the Pretender Tech. Kevin made sure the drive is destroyed."

Kevin smirked cockily, "Yup. Slice and dice."

Flamewar scoffed, "Seriously? How dumb you guys can be?"

"Hey! What's that supposed to be mean?!" Water Hazard demanded angrily.

"Easy, B.T. Don't get upset so easily like a Protoform," Flamewar said casually. She then lied casually, "Soundwave managed to copy the data from some boring island you guys visited."

Tetrax gasped, "Dang it! Soundwave must have copied Professor Sumdac's blueprint data! They're now using the Pretender Tech!"

Thinking about Bludgeon and Nightbird's vehicular modes as well as four recruits, Rook became suspicious to ask, "Can I assume that they were sent to infiltrate our command base to steal our intel, sabotage our arsenals or causing mishaps?"

Flamewar scoffed, "Don't be smartass, farm boy. This is our first time to use them. So, gimme a break."

"Don't lie to us," Rook warned Flamewar.

"Dude, chill. That's the truth. We were sent here to keep an eye on you guys. That's all." Flamewar assured Rook. Everyone looked at her suspiciously. She continued, "I don't know why Lord Megatron sent us here, but he thinks something bad is going to happen very soon."

"What do you mean 'something bad' is going to happen?" Ladybug asked suspiciously. She then gasped in realization. She turned and looked back at the carousal, where she only found Firebreaker standing there. She exclaimed, "Where's Teresa?!"

Everyone and even Firebreaker got alerted as they turned and looked back to the carousal, where it was completely empty and no sign of Teresa.

Armorstrike panicked, "Teresa! No! Where are you, Teresa?!" She turned and glared at Firebreaker. Armed with her katana at his throat, she demanded, "What did you do to her?!

Flamewar tried to get up but held back by Rena Rouge. Team Ben, Team Prime and Miraculous Team tried to stop her. Firebreaker spoke, "I don't know. She was just behind me. Really!"

Armorstrike snapped angrily, "Don't lie to me!"

Firebreaker defended himself, "No, I didn't lie. I would never do anything to hurt her too. She was kind and nice to me. She was my first real friend. I really like her. Honest."

After looking carefully at Firebreaker's hurt looks, Armorstrike was surprised and gave some thoughts about it. She lowered her weapons and demanded, "Fine. If you didn't do it, then who did?"

"I saw them…" The woman spoke calmly. Everyone turned and found the same fortuneteller stands before them. She continued while pointing straight to the bridge, "I saw two girls – one with blonde while another is brown – took the poor girl to there."

"Blonde? Brown?" Ladybug questioned calmly. She gasped, "Chloe and Lila! They have her!"

"They want to make her pay for humiliation," Cat Noir said seriously. He hissed, "I'm worried that they might-!"

"Not if I have anything to say about it." Armorstrike said angrily, "Like hell they get away with this!"

"Please let me go with you!" Firebreaker insisted. Armorstrike was about to protest. He spoke up, "I don't care what you do with me. I'm not gonna let her die."

"If he's going, then I'm going too," Flamewar added. Everyone was about to protest. She snapped, "You ain't gonna stop me, punks! If my little bro gets hurt, then I'm gonna burn this f#$&king city to hell! I promise you for that."

"Hey! Barbecue my home, I'll Cataclysm on you!" Cat Noir warned Flamewar.

"Ooh. I am so scared of some stupid cat," Flamewar mocked.

"They should come with us," Ewan said seriously and firmly. Everyone looked at him. He continued, "I don't trust the Decepticons, but better that they stick with us than leaving them to stay with thousands of innocents here."

Everyone gave some thoughts while looking at the party, where everyone is still enjoying the party. They all understood and realized that Ewan's right. They can't let two Decepticons here to take hostage as leverage against them.

"Fine. They come with us now," Armorstrike said seriously.

"Rena, go and inform the parents and friends about situation. Be ready for anything. I have a feeling that Shadowmoth might be planning to akumatize Teresa into her new pawn." Ladybug said seriously to Rena.

Rena Rouge nodded, "Got it. Be careful, Ladybug."

"Get your transports now. We need to move," Akemi said seriously. Jack and Miko were about to move. She halted, "Stay here, both of you. We mean it."

Jack nodded seriously while Miko groaned in frustration as she's been denied from going with them for action.

Team Ben, Ladybug and Cat Noir headed straight to the bridge at once. Both Team Prime and two of Decepticons Heavy Brigade ran towards their own vehicles before moving out at once. However, the hooded lady smirked sinisterly as she transformed into her true form.

"Good luck, J579. You will need it. The time of awakening is upon you. You will finally reach your true potential…" Quintessa said amusingly before teleported off.

Despite their disastrous stealth and teamwork, Lila and Chloe managed to sneak past everyone and kidnapped Teresa before making their escape. They're now at the bridge, where they have her tied up. They both glared at her with confused yet innocent looks.

"We have you now, you little weirdo," Chloe grumbled, "Thanks to you, we have now become a laughingstock! Ridiculous! Utterly ridiculous! My life is ruined! You got some nerve to make fun of us!"

Lila groaned while rolled her eyes, "Gimme a break." She turned and glared at Teresa, "Any last words before we do anything painful to you?"

Teresa blinked as she asked, "Why lie? Why lie? Why lie?"

Lila yelled, "Will you stop repeating that?! It's getting annoying! Like really annoying about how people keep saying I'm a liar!"

"Aren't you a liar?" Chloe questioned rhetorically, annoying Lila. She scoffed, "I'm just saying. So, can we get started with torturing her or what? I want to make her pay!"

Lila nodded firmly, "Yeah. Prepared yourself, freak. You will regret for mocking me, exposing me, humiliating me and ruining my life. No one gets away with this. Do you hear me? I will kill you."

Instead of scared and confused, Teresa gave a blank look as she remarks, "You girls are horrible liars and stupid too."

"W-What?! How dare you?!" Chloe exclaimed angrily.

Having enough with Teresa's mockery, Lila took the knife out as she aimed it at Teresa, "Enough of this. I don't care if you're brave, scared or stupid because I'm going to hurt you. Very, very bad. Or better yet, I could go straight to your heart or your head. And even if you're lucky to be alive, you'll be ten times more stupid than before. After all, you're an autism. It means people with purely stupid and useless condition that many people hated it the most."

Teresa remained firm and gave blank looks as she answered, "You don't even know what autism means. Or rather, you don't care about it."

Lila scoffed with a sly smirk, "Yeah. You're right. I don't care. As long as people pay their attention on me, I will always be the special girl that they respected, admired and adored. After all, I am the best."

"Pitiful…" Teresa answered, shocking Lila. She continued, "You really are pitiful and saddest creature I ever met. It's no wonder you lied to so much and hurt people. You're so desperate and scared to get attention because you are nobody…"

That was a last straw, Lila yelled angrily as she was about to thrust her knife straight at Teresa. She has not move, not even an inch.

Before that could happen, someone knocked Lila to the ground hard. Chloe tried to scream but got slammed straight to the lamppost, getting knock out. Teresa looked up and found Barricade and Flatline standing before her. Their posing looks terrified and confused Teresa. Just before she could do anything, Barricade picked her up and then shoved her into Flatline, who just transformed into a black-orange colored armored SWAT Van.

Just as Team Ben and their allies have arrived, they spotted Barricade and Flatline drove off at once, but not before Teresa screamed for help while banging against the back window.

Recognized his rival, Bumblebee beeped in shock, "BARRICADE?!"

"W-What is he and Flatline doing here?" Firebreaker demanded in shock.

Flamewar gulped in concern, "Don't know. I have a bad feeling about this."

Before any of them tried to stop them, Flatline fired the black-colored smokescreen, which is now blocking their views, prompting them to stop at once.

The smoke dispersed. Team Ben climbed out from their robots' vehicular modes, trying to find where Barricade and Flatline have escaped but found nothing. Team Prime and two Decepticons remained in their vehicular modes, avoiding any humans from learning their existence.

Armorstrike panicked, "TERESA! Noooooooooooo!" She was about to move but grabbed and held by Ben. She grunted, "Let me go! I have to save her now!"

"We will. But going off and searching the whole city won't help us find her in time," Ben said seriously. Armorstrike turned and looked at him. Turning and glaring at Lila and Chloe, whom were both held by Lucky Girl and Kevin. He continued, "But I can bet these two know where she was sent to."

Without hesitation or calming down, Armorstrike grabbed Lila up by the collar as she demanded, "Where is Teresa?!"

"What makes you think I will tell you anything? That weirdo deserves to die for ruining my life. Maybe if she just shut the hell up, then none of this happen," Lila insulted angrily. She scoffed, "Better yet, you should never bring her to your stupid birthday party. You're a terrible sister."

This however angered Armorstrike to punch straight at Lila's face, causing her to fall on her back. Rather than continue interrogation, she picked her up, so she fiercely yet relentlessly attacked her. The armored heroine swung punches at her face, breaking her hands and legs, nudging at her guts, kicking at her, striking on her back, as well as throwing and slamming her against bridge's wall sides, lamppost, trashcans, notice board, bench and so on.

Everyone including Ben, Ladybug and even Chloe were deeply shocked and concerned of how brutal and relentless Armorstrike did to Lila. She then threw her straight at the lamppost hard. The pathological liar has suffered some severed injuries, bruises and bleeding so much. Her face is badly bruised and bleeding a lot. She coughed painfully and weakly while trying to stand still.

As Armorstrike approached towards her, Lila panicked and pleaded, "Wait! Wait! I don't know where she is! She was taken from us!"

"LIAR!" Armorstrike exclaimed in anger as she punched at Lila's face to the ground. She then grabbed and pulled her hair out, revealing her true hairstyle – messy short brown hair. This shocked everyone. She scoffed, "Somehow. I am not surprise. I won't ask again. WHERE IS SHE, YOU BITCH?!"

Lila panicked and screamed in fear, "I really don't know! Please! You have to believe me!"

"Too bad." Armorstrike said threatening. She then grabbed and held a tight grip on Lila's neck, began strangling her. She said darkly, "You've lied to me for the last time. Time for you to-!"

"Julie, stop! That's enough!" Ladybug and Ben shouted in concern.

Ladybug and Ben dashed and held Armorstrike back, freeing and dropping Lila to the ground. The armored heroine demanded angrily to let her go.

Ladybug pleaded with her concern and feared looks, "Julie, please stop. She had enough." She turned and glared at weakened Lila, "I don't think she knows where they have taken Teresa to."

Glaring at Lila, Ben said firmly "Julie, killing this bitch won't help us find her." He then hugged and comforted Julie, "But I promise you that we will save her. When we find those bastards, we'll make them paid."

Thanks to Ladybug and Ben comforting her, Armorstrike calmed herself down and sighed calmly, "You're right. I'm sorry. But how do we find her?"

"Barricade…" Bumblebee answered dryly in beeping tone. Everyone turned and looked at him. He continued, "There's no mistake. It's him. He got Teresa."

Arcee turned and glared at Firebreaker and Flamewar as she demanded, "You know where they are, don't you?" Both Decepticon Siblings remained silence. She sternly ordered, "Take us there. Now."

Firebreaker hissed in conflicted tone. Flamewar spoke, "No can do. If we do that, Switchblade and Barricade are gonna have our hide for messing our mission."

"If you don't help us, they could do more harm to her. There is no guarantee that she can survive their experiment especially for her condition." Bluestreak argued. He turned and looked at Firebreaker, "Surely you don't want something bad happen to her."

Firebreaker became more conflicted and uncertain with his decision. Moonracer approached and beseeched, "Please, Firebreaker. Do it for her. She was your friend. No. You love her, don't you?"

After carefully thinking of his action and consequence, Firebreaker sighed firmly as he knew what he wants, "Alright. We'll lead you there."

Flamewar panicked, "Whoa-whoa, little bro! Think of what you're doing! If you do this, Switchblade won't able to protect you. Frag! Lord Megatron's not gonna be mercy with you."

"I don't care! I don't want Teresa to get hurt," Firebreaker said firmly and seriously, surprising Flamewar. He sighed, "I have to save her. I won't lose her like how I lost my family to Cyber Plague…"

Arcee, Bulkhead and Bumblebee looked shocked of what Firebreaker has said about losing his family to Cyber Plague. Bluestreak and Moonracer remained silence about it.

Flamewar sighed, "Looks like I'm outvoted. Fine. I'll come. Just to make sure you don't get screwed."

Firebreaker smiled, "Thanks, Flamewar."

"What the hell are we waiting for? Let's get a move on!" Flamewar said seriously.

Arcee nodded, "She's right. Guys, we've gotta go now."

"Soon. There's one more thing to do," Armorstrike said seriously as she grabbed and dragged both Lila and Chloe together. Kevin cuffed them both with Energy Cuff, attaching to the lamppost. Recording the whole conversation, Lucky Girl sent the recorded information to the Interpol and French Policemen. She then struck her kick at the pathological liar's chest. She exclaimed, "This is for Marinette and Teresa!"

Ben slammed a punch at Lila's nose, breaking it. He exclaimed, "This is for ruining Julie's and Teresa's birthday party, bitch!"

Rook struck a punch at her chest, "This is for hurting my friends! Physically and emotionally!"

Tetrax gave a headbutt at Lila's head, "This is for messing and upsetting my team!"

Lucky Girl slapped her face very hard, "This is for ruining our vacation, and my cousin's perfect date with his girlfriend!"

"Normally, I couldn't be bothered." Kevin grabbed and slammed Lila against the lamppost three times. He scoffed, "But I make this exception. This is for screwing us! The next time you pull this stunt, we're not gonna play nice."

Team Prime, Ladybug and Cat Noir were shocked and surprised by Team Ben's punishing Lila. Bulkhead whistled softly, "That's… Hardcore, guys."

Bluestreak nodded understandingly with a sigh, "It's understandable. If it were for my partners and my brother, I would do the same for hurting them."

"We should get going now." Arcee said firmly.

Just as Team Ben were about to head off, Ladybug approached Armorstrike as she asked, "Are you alright, Julie?"

Armorstrike calmly sighed, "Yeah. I'll be alright. Thanks for asking."

Ladybug nodded a bit, "We'll get her back. You know that."

Armorstrike nodded seriously, "I know."

Julie rode on Arcee's motorcycle while Ladybug boarded on Moonracer's. Kevin and Gwen gotten into Bulkhead's SUV. Ben and Cat Noir are inside Bumblebee's muscle car. Tetrax and Rook entered Bluestreak's blue sportscar. Both Flamewar and Firebreaker rolled out at once, the rest of Team Prime followed them.

Lila and Chloe grunted in pain while still in cuffing to the lamppost. Chloe groaned, "Nice going, whoever you are. You're such an idiot! At least, Sabrina didn't screw it up!"

Lila screamed, "Would you just shut up, bitch?! You're the one who is an idiot and coward. You're very useless?!"

"Says who?!"

"Says me! Thanks to you, everything is ruined!"

"Well, I'm not the one, who enjoyed lying and hide herself because she's a nobody that no one would bother to pay attention to."

"At least, I'm not the one, who's an idiot likes to torment people to show them who's in-charge. Nice fixing, idiot!"

"Oh, do be quiet, insects…" A ruthless female voice spoke, spooking Lila and Chloe. They turned and found something frighten them. They were about to scream but got their whole bodies webbed into cocoons-like. She revealed herself to be Airachnid. She scoffed, "You both are quite idiots to think that you actually can control people to worship you. How pathetic and narrowminded. Starscream did a better job than you two."

Both Lila and Chloe murmured in fear and tried to screamed for help. Airachnid picked up both webbed cocoons.

Airachnid smirked sinisterly, "Oh, don't worry. We have some use of you. Or rather, I can use of your appearances for a special occasion with your family. And you will love this surprise to die for…"

Barricade and Flatline have returned to their hidden hideout, where Nautica was waiting at the laboratory, along with other Vehicon Engineers. They both transformed into their robotic modes while the black-orange colored Decepticon Medical Officer held Teresa on his grip. She grunted in fear and concern.

Looking at Teresa, Nautica questioned, "I assumed this is the target that Shadowmoth is after?"

"Indeed…" Flatline bluntly answered. He placed Teresa against the patient table, binding her to it. He then placed some wires attaching her to the monitor screen. He continued, "According to the siblings' latest report, this subject possessed a unique ability to neutralize the Megakuma and even purify it into a normal creature. It's as if she possesses a powerful electromagnetic pulse for either technology, magic or even creatures' abilities. And one thing for certain, she is indeed a threat to our operation."

Barricade nodded firmly while crossed his arms, "I agreed. I can see why Lord Megatron doesn't want Bludgeon and Nightbird with Team Ben. Her power could expose them in front of our enemies. He made the good choice."

"What is your next order, Barricade?" Nautica questioned firmly.

Barricade then glared at frightened Teresa. He answered, "Find out more about her. I want to know everything including her connection to Pretender Class J579."

"Understood," Nautica and Flatline said firmly with a nod.

Both Nautica and Flatline began their research, studies and experiment on Teresa, with the help of their Vehicon Engineers. Barricade took a seat and watch the event. The young Julie's lookalike couldn't help but feel terrified and frightened of the situation she's in now. All she could hope is her friends come and rescue her soon.

"Julie… Mari… Hiro… Help me…"

Team Prime continued following Firebreaker and Flamewar, who are now leading them to their hideout through the alleys and emptied cities while avoiding the traffics. Hopefully, they get there in time to rescue Teresa.

Inside Bumblebee's Muscle Car, Ben looked very grim and upset about today's birthday party due to Teresa's kidnapped by Decepticons, no thanks to Lila and Chloe. All the hard work to make the best but normal party for Julie is in ruin. Cat Noir couldn't help but sympathize him as he too knows it too well.

Cat Noir apologized, "I'm sorry. The party is ruin because of me. I should have stand up and rejected my father's idea about Lila accompanying me."

"Don't blame yourself, Adrien." Ben firmly assured Cat Noir. He narrowed his angry eyes while clenching his fists, "It was their fault. They choose to mess with wrong people. And now the Decepticons have her. They're gonna make her a weapon."

Cat Noir looked a bit of terrified as he asked, "Are they really dangerous as Vilgax and any supervillain that you guys fought?"

Ben nodded seriously, "Yeah, they and especially Megatron are. We have to get Teresa out as soon as we can. And hopefully, Shadowmoth isn't thinking about akumatizing her or any Cons. That's the last thing we want to deal with."

Cat Noir nodded firmly and seriously, understanding his concerns and the situation they're dealing with.

As everyone continued driving, Arcee and Moonracer rode close to the back of Firebreaker and Flamewar. The blue-colored motorcycle questioned firmly, "There's something I want to ask. It's about you've lost your family to Cyber Plague. How did it happen?"

"I don't want to talk about it," Firebreaker answered dryly.

"Why? Because Megatron threaten you from telling us about it?" Moonracer questioned seriously.

"Megatron has nothing to do with this!" Firebreaker exclaimed angrily, alerting almost everyone. He continued, "This is personal for me. It's not something I can just talk out casually to anyone especially you guys."

Team Ben and their allies grunted a bit of annoyance though understanding his refusal. Flamewar scoffed, "Nice going, heroes."

"Don't act like you didn't have anything to do with this!" Bulkhead chastised Flamewar.

Bluestreak agreed, "Agreed. Cyber Plague was created by your lord and master. I'm kinda surprise Firebreaker didn't blame and argue with you about it."

"That's because she and Grand Commander Switchblade saved me from infected refugee shuttle when I was a kid," Firebreaker spoke up sternly, surprising everyone.

"Refugee shuttle?" Arcee asked in surprise. She then gasped, "Wait? Are you saying-!"

"Yeah. The same ship that almost killed your Prime from it. That was where my family died from it. And of course, you burn it down to make sure that they can rest in peace," Firebreaker confirmed, shocking Team Prime. He then hissed, "In fact, I wish Megatron should have let the virus kill him and every one of the Autobots. My family died because of you guys."

"What are you talking about? We have nothing to do with your family" Bumblebee questioned.

Firebreaker hit his break before turned and faced the Autobots. This caused everyone to stop before him.

"Yes, you did!" Firebreaker exclaimed firmly, confusing the Autobots. He continued, "Megatron never created Cyber Plague Virus. It was one of your stupid scientists. Some guy called himself Pharma. He's responsible for creating the virus and infecting some city with it, just to make sure the Decepticons lose. He even affected some refugee and Autobot ships including mine. My family and I were Autobots. They died because of you!"

Everyone was deeply shocked and disbelief by revelation. Bumblebee protested in beeping, "T-That's impossible! Ratchet said that Megatron-!"

Firebreaker interrupted angrily, "It's a lie! Megatron destroy the virus schematic and stole cure from Pharma. He even executed him, just to make sure he doesn't create more again!"

Flamewar nodded, "Yeah. You don't see us making that virus, did you?"

"No. But how did you know about this? How do we know you're not lying?" Bulkhead questioned.

Moonracer flashed the lights in agreement as she stated, "Agreed. How did you know the Autobots were responsible for Cyber Plague virus?"

"Because I was there. I was part of Switchblade's squadron to invade and destroy the laboratory, and also arresting Pharma. I saw everything. And Sentinel Zeta Prime actually approve his work to use against us and some people, who sympathize and support us" Flamewar explained seriously and sternly. The revelation has further shocked Team Prime. She scoffed, "It was horrifying to watch how many bots got infected and died from it. He doesn't even care about people's lives but research, experiment and getting results. Pharma is ten times worse than Shockwave."

Firebreaker flashed the lights in agreement, "Yeah. I'm glad Megatron killed that bastard with the same virus he created. And he makes sure no one ever create it."

"Even if that is true, does that excuse Megatron and Shockwave from creating weapons of mass destruction like the Spark Extractor and Tox-En?" Bluestreak questioned sternly. Firebreaker and Flamewar were silent. He scoffed a bit, "Didn't think so. They're no better than Sentinel Zeta Prime's regime too. They will do the same with Teresa. And you are okay with this?"

Firebreaker hissed in frustration, "T-That… That…"

"I sympathize you for your loss, Firebreaker. And you're probably right about Sentinel Zeta Prime's questionable actions," Arcee said sincerely. She sighed, "However, that doesn't give an excuse of what the Decepticons have done in the past. They could have done better, but instead, they've done it worse. Much worse than our former Prime. This still goes on today."

Bulkhead nodded, "Yeah. Lots of people died during Megatron's Rise. And I wasn't talking about soldiers."

"Yeah. You can't talk your way out of this," Bumblebee beeped seriously, "It's not just Megatron. The Decepticons were willing to do the worse. I've lost many friends and even the youngest fan."

Firebreaker became frustrated and upset about their valid point. He has seen Decepticons have committed terrible acts such as executing prisoners of war, killing the civilians for not joining the Decepticons or going against them, creating many weapons of mass destruction, invading some planets and cities for base, etc.

"We won't argue. And we definitely not saying 'we're sorry' too. We do what we have to do," Flamewar said seriously and firmly.

"Even though this is the act of Necessary Evil?" Moonracer questioned firmly.

Flamewar sighed, "Like I said, we do what we have to. Not all of us are in for people's blood like Airachnid and Deathsaurus. Some of us joined the Decepticons to change the world for better." She turned and looked at Arcee, "You can ask Switchblade about it. You saw how convicted and serious he is with the cause."

Arcee remained silence while thinking about Switchblade's commitment to the Decepticon Cause. She knew Flamewar was right about it.

"I certainly hope you're right," Bluestreak said seriously.

"By the way, how are you related to Firebreaker?" Bulkhead asked Flamewar.

Moonracer nodded, "Yeah. If Firebreaker was an Autobot, then does that make you one too?"

Flamewar shook her head, "Nope. Firebreaker was adopted by Switchblade. Plus, I was supposed to be his caretaker. But because we were so close, we decided to nickname as big sis and little bro." She gave a bump with Firebreaker's car while chuckled, "Coz we are like one."

Everyone was surprised, Bumblebee whistled in beeping tone, "That's something you don't see every day."

"Guys, we have to go now. Teresa needs us," Ben reminded everyone.

Firebreaker sighed, "Alright. Let's keep going."

Firebreaker and Flamewar turned and rolled out, prompting Team Prime to follow them. Time is running out now.

In late afternoon…

Le Grand Paris, owned by Mayor Bourgeois, who was hosting a casual and also business party for both his friends and officials to enjoy. Most of them were chatting while eating their lunch and having drinks. Some were dancing happily. Mayor Bourgeois and his wife – Audrey were discussing with Bob Roth, Ms. Tsurugi and others about their future plans including the Alliance Rings, which they were working together with Gabriel. Unsurprisingly, he was not part of the party.

As everyone was too busy for their chat; Chloe and Lila unexpectedly arrived and entered the dining hall. She approached towards her family.

Spotting Chloe approaching towards her, Audrey chastised harshly, "There you are, Cornelia. So, you're done having this ridiculous party with these losers especially Zoo-Zoo and Adrien? I don't even know why you want to go there, considering that none of them aren't even your followers and servants. I also don't even know Gabriel and Adrien aren't joining since it's his project. Still-!"

BANG! Everyone gasped in shock and disbelief of what they just saw. Audrey got shot on the head before falling on her back to the ground, lying there and bleeding so much.

"Chloe! What are you doing?!" Mayor Bourgeois demanded in shock.

Dropping a pistol, Chloe and Lila took out a machine gun while aiming at everyone, "Giving you what you deserve. After all, you all are ridiculous. Utterly ridiculous. Bye-bye."

Just as Chloe fired her machine gun, shooting down every one of the guests in the room. She even madly laughed at it.

As soon as the machine gun ran out of its ammo, Chloe smirked slyly yet sinisterly, looking at the sight of mass murder. Most of them got shot and killed including Bob Roth, celebrities and important supporters. Others got injured including Mayor Bourgeois and Ms. Tsurugi. A few like waiters, cooks and others barely escaped with their own lives from mad girl's shooting.

"Now, this is entertaining…" Chloe said in a familiar sinister tone. She and Lila transformed into Airachnid and Slipstream. She chuckled, "This most certainly will do. Wouldn't you say, Chloe and Lila?"

Airachnid turned back, where the Groundbridge Portal was activated. Chloe and Lila, covered in blood and bruises while holding guns, got thrown and dropped on the ground. The spider-like Pretender turned and marched straight into the portal.

At the bridge of Nemesis's, Soundwave was accessing and working the computer. He was sending tons of emails to all the citizens from not only Paris, but also around the world. Most of them involved of Lila and Chloe's activities of using different aliases to 'make friends', stalking people and their daily lives, lists of crime activities and corruption, using blackmails against them, evidence of her harming them physically and emotionally, as well as her false family relationship with three mothers. He even hacked the Paris's system to erase Lila Rossi and her alias's existence into nothingness. He even did the same thing to the pathological liar's computer to delete her bank records, school records and connection to anyone.

Megatron was pleasingly watching the progress while Switchblade was conflicted yet stoic about it. Airachnid and Slipstream emerged out of Groundbridge Portal. They bowed before Megatron as she made the report to him.

"All is done, Lord Megatron," Airachnid reported.

"Excellent, Airachnid and Slipstream. Impressive as ever. Now, prepare for the second phase," Megatron commented. He turned and looked at conflicted Switchblade. He stated, "Do not fret about this so much, Switchblade. Think of it as bringing justice to these traitors to their country. After all, we are doing our friends a favor."

Thought doubtful and disliked it, Switchblade knew this was for greater good and to ensure Operation Strombringer must proceed without interference. He nodded firmly and seriously.

"Good. Our little heroes should be arriving at our hidden base now," Megatron said calmly with a smirk, "Then, the show can begin…"

"Firebreaker, forgive me…" Switchblade said in guilt.

Team Ben and their allies have arrived at their destination of possible Decepticons' Hideout: a large abandoned shopping mall. As soon as their human allies got off from the transports, the vehicles transformed into their robotic modes. Everyone moved and hid behind the walls while peeking at the location, where there were no guards.

"No guards," Moonracer said in concern. "You sure Teresa's there?"

Firebreaker nodded firmly, "Yeah. They're there. That's where we use Groundbridge."

"What you thought we would do that in front of public?" Flamewar asked rhetorically. Before anyone say anything, she answered, "Of course not. The last thing we need is attention from Human Alliance and Autobots."

"So, what do you suggest we do? We can't just sit here and do nothing," Armorstrike said impatiently. She hummed thoughtfully, "Maybe I can turn into Stealth Mode to get her out."

"Bad idea. Flatline has already set up the security including motion detection and infrared detection. Once you enter, it will definitely alert him and Barricade about it," Firebreaker said seriously.

"Gwen, how about your teleportation spell? Up for it?" Ben asked.

"I could do that," Lucky Girl said in agreement, "Once we find and rescue Teresa, then we get out of here."

"Not a good idea either." Flamewar disagreed. She continued, "Nautica has some kind of magic detector thingy. She can detect your magic, and even miles from there. You tried to teleport there; they will get you before you had the chance."

"So, what's next?" Kevin asked seriously.

"Maybe my Lucky Charm can help us out," Ladybug suggested while looking at her magical yo-yo.

Just as she was about to use her Lucky Charm, Rook stopped Ladybug and explained, "I do not believe that you should use your Lucky Charm. Should Shadowmoth attempt to akumatize or amokize either bad guys or Teresa, then use it as last resort."

Cat Noir nodded understandingly, "He has the point, milady. Save the magic."

Though disappointed that her power is not needed, Ladybug understood their reason. She nodded firmly, "Alright. So, how are we going to get in without alerting the Cons?"

"I'll do it," Firebreaker said seriously. Everyone looked at him. He then explained, "I'll get inside and deactivate the security. Then, you guys can sneak in and get Teresa out."

"Why should we trust you?" Bulkhead questioned, still distrustful with Decepticons.

Bumblebee nodded seriously, "Yeah. You could alert them about us coming here."

"You've got better idea, dumbbots?" Firebreaker asked in annoyance. Thought about frontal assault, Bulkhead and Bumblebee groaned in realization that might kill Teresa. He scoffed, "Didn't think so. Attacking head on is definitely not gonna help her."

"Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! You can't be serious about this!" Flamewar exclaimed in concern.

Firebreaker shown his firm face, "I am. If you don't wanna help, that's fine."

Flamewar groaned in frustration, "The things I do for love…" She sighed while facepalming, "Fine. I'll help. Can't let you screw around like an idiot."

"Thanks, sis." Firebreaker said in relief.

"If anything goes wrong, we go in blaze," Tetrax said firmly and seriously.

With everyone nodded, Arcee stated, "Agreed. In fact, we should contact Optimus first. He has to know the situation."

"Already on it," Bluestreak said firmly as he made contact with Optimus Prime about the situation.

Without any further discussion, both Firebreaker and Flamewar went straight into the abandoned building. Hitting his Omnitrix, Ben transformed into Ghostfreak while Armorstrike used her Stealth Mode. Both of them followed Firebreaker and Flamewar before hiding behind the doors. And at the same time, Team Prime and Team Ben readied with their weapons and prepared to charge in.

Inside the abandoned building, Flatline and Nautica continued studying and testing Teresa. She grunted in pain whenever they used some power test machine-like on her power and even using the new weaponized blaster on some worthless technologies, which immediately shut down with no side effects or time limits. And at the same time, she transformed forth and back between her human and Cybertronian Mode like she is going out-of-control. Barricade was making the latest report to Megatron about the latest report until both Flamewar and Firebreaker.

"Ah. You two are back. Good to see you safe and sound," Barricade greeted firmly.

Flamewar playfully saluted, "You betcha. Good to be back alive."

Firebreaker nodded, "Yeah. Good thing we managed to lose those losers. You weren't kidding how scary they really are."

"Yeah. Do tell, Flamewar. And kid, take over the guard duty." Barricade said firmly.

Just as Flamewar reported to Barricade, Firebreaker approached to the security control panel, which he slowly deactivated without anyone realizing it. He even saw Nautica and Flatline were discussing while checking on monitor. He then signaled his allies with flashlights to blink three times.

Seeing the signal, both Ghostfreak and Armorstriek Stealth Mode activated their stealth abilities. They then marched into the building. They're heading straight towards the patient's table while avoiding making noise. Took them a while, they both managed to reach their destination. They climbed to the top before approaching towards the tied-up Teresa.

Feeling the belt was nudging and loosening, Teresa gasped in surprise. Before she could say anything, she was covered by Armorstrike's hand while shushing at her.

"It's okay, Teresa. It's us." Armorstrike assured Teresa.

Ghostfreak nodded while loosening on left side of belt, "Just hold on a little bit longer. We're getting you out of here."

Just as they unbuckled the belt, Teresa is freed. Unfortunately, two powerful sonic waves blasted and shot at both Ghostfreak and Armorstrike Stealth Mode, deactivating their stealth ability and revealing themselves. They both grunted in pain before dropped on their knees.

Just as they recovered, they looked up and found Nautica and Flatline aimed their blasters at Armorstrike and Ghostfreak. They both were deeply shock. So are Firebreaker and Flamewar.

"You thought we wouldn't notice your arrival?! How stupid do you think we are?" Nautica demanded angrily while aiming her Turbo Sonic Blaster at Armorstike and Ghostfreak. She scoffed while showing her left gauntlet's monitor screen, "I've got my own device to keep an eye on intruders, just in case if our security faulty."

"In fact, the only reason you bypass our security is that you have inside help," Flatline said flatly. He turned and glared at Firebreaker. He narrowed his eyes as he continued, "Firebreaker…"

Barricade was also disappointed and angry as well to glare at him, "I don't believe it. Why, kid? Why did you do it?"

Firebreaker became scared and worried before made brave face, "Because she is my friend." Barricade remained stoic and disappointed. He continued, "Why did you kidnap her? For what? Experiment her? Research her? Use her like a weapon?"

Barricade remained stoic while crossed his arms, "Because she has some potential for the Decepticon's Cause. Her EMP ability will be put to use against our enemies. It would be unwise to ignore the fact."

"So, that's it? A weapon? You want to use her as a weapon?! She's a living being, not some mindless machine! You can't do this to her!"

"That is not my decision to make, kid. We have our own orders. We will complete it, with or without you."

"We were supposed to be better than the Autobots. We were supposed to unite and fight as one and equal. We were supposed to help our people. What we did before and now especially to Teresa, we're be no better than them."

"Grow up, kid. This is war. We do whatever it takes to win and defeat the Autobots, even it means we have to sacrifice a few soldiers to do so."

Firebreaker clenched his angry fists as he glared at his commanding officer, "I won't allow it. When Switchblade hears about this-!"

Barricade interrupted, "Sorry kid. He can't help you now. Megatron has given the order. Now, do your job. Get rid of Tennyson and deliver Yamamoto to Lord Megatron now."

Firebreaker remained firm and stern as he answered, "No. I won't follow that order."

Armed with his Gangster Buster at the cadet, Barricade sternly glared at Firebreaker, "You're indeed a mistake, Firebreaker. We should never have rescued you from the shuttle."

"Don't even think about it," Flamewar warned Barricade as she armed her Flamethorwer at him from the back. She continued, "Now back away from my bro and let his buddies go. Then, we can do the usual Autobots and Decepticons Fight.

Barricade slight turned and glared back at Flamewar, "Big mistake, idiot." He snapped his fingers, prompting the Vehicon Troopers and some of Decepticon Elite Guards to surround two young Decepticons, Ghostfreak, Armorstrike and even Teresa. He smirked slyly, "Now how do you plan to escape? You're surrounded."

"Don't count on it." Ghostfreak disagreed.

Just before anyone could do anything, couple of blasts hit on three Decepticon Officer's back. Everyone looked up and found Circuit Breaker stood before them while armed with her sniper.

Without hesitation, Ben shouted at Omnitrix, "Gwen, now!"

Just before anyone could do anything, a powerful bright purple-colored light flashed out and blinded almost everyone. As soon as the light dimmed down, it revealed the rest of their heroic teams charged and attacked the enemy troops.

Moonracer rammed Nautica as both sisters engaged a fierce duel. Lucky Girl provided the covering fire for her. Bumblebee, Metal Kevin with Electrical Power and Firebreaker engaged a fierce fistfight with Barricade, who firmly and swiftly deflect their attacks before strikes back and even swinging his Black Belt Nun-Chucks at them. Bluestreak and Rook fired their blasters at Flatline, who was very fast and swift to dodge the blasts while firing back at them. Arcee, Bulkhead, Tetrax and even Flamewar engaged battles with the Vehicon Troopers, though they have some troubles with the Elite Guards, who have proven to be fierce fighters.

Just as Ghostfreak and Armorstrike recovered, they helped freed Teresa from patient's table. Two Vehicon Troopers surrounded them as they were about to attack until Circuit Breaker, using her jetpack, fired her sniper at their eyes. Ladybug lassoed the first one to trip while Cat Noir swung a pole to knock the second one down.

Seeing the opening, Ghostfreak hit his Omnitrix to transform into XLR8 while she transformed into Speed Mode. They both grabbed Teresa on both arms before making their escape and headed straight to the crates, where they placed her to hide and safe from danger.

"What are you doing here, Circuit Breaker?" Armorstrike Speed Mode demanded. Before her archrival could answer, she interrupted, "Forget I asked. Quintessa definitely wanted me and Teresa alive for her master plans."

Circuit Breaker scoffed, "Smart girl. She wouldn't want your birthday party to be in ruin."

"Touchy. Stay here, Teresa. We'll take care of these bastards for good," Armrostrike Speed Mode said seriously as she transformed into Bruiser Mode, "It's personal."

XLR8 twisted and hit his Omnitrix to activate the Ultimate Mode now. He smirked, "Alright then. Let's end this quick."

Swinging her magical yo-yo, Ladybug said firmly, "Yeah. Shadowmoth could be sensing any of our emotions very soon. He's gonna akumatize or amukize us or them into his minions."

"Don't worry, milady. It'll be alright. We've got our secret weapon here," Cat Noir assured his team while looking at Teresa.

Armorstrike hissed in concern, "Actually, it's what concern me the most."

Knowing what her sister figure was talking about, Ladybug nodded, "Yeah. Let's hurry this up now before he could sense her emotion."

Using his superspeed and electrical claws, Ultimate XLR8 charged and rammed most of Vehicon Troopers, and sometimes assisted his allies against the Decepticons. Cat Noir was on top of him as he swung and knock his pole at them. Armorstrike and Ladybug teamed up as the latter passed her magical yo-yo's string to the former, charging and tripping them to fall down.

While Team Ben, Team Prime, Circuit Breaker, two Miraculous Holders and Flamewar and Firebreaker fiercely and determinedly to hold off against the enemies, Decepticons overwhelm them with both numbers and strength. The heroic teams are struggling now.

As she was watching a fierce battle especially her two sisters are getting hurt, Teresa became more scared and confused yet saddened. She then panted heavily and hyperventilating while holding her head tight as if she remembered something bad from the past. The memories she is recalling are fragile pieces revealing the birth of herself and twin looking at the mysterious shadowy figure, the elder and the young witch were arguing at each other, she killed him during night time, herself being bullied and mistreated badly by tentacled creatures, suffered some severed yet painful experiments, she tried to run away with her twin from the demonic shadowy creatures, some shadowy figures attacking each other and finally a familiar tentacled-like witch placed unconscious twins into the pods before sending off.

"Stop… Stop… Stop… Stop fighting!" Teresa cried in pain and tears.

In his usual hideout…

"Ah… There it is… Poor abomination. I can sense a powerful emotion of negative in her. I have never felt it before. Cannot bear to see the sufferings of her new friends and family she has longed for. I know the feeling too well…" Shadowmoth said amusingly and calmly, feeling the negative energy from Teresa's feelings. A white butterfly has landed on his palm. Like before, he has energized and created a Megakuma. He then did the same thing with his feather into Amuk. He smirked, "Fly away, my Megakuma and Amok, and evillize my perfect ultimate weapon!"

The Megakuma and Amok flew throughout the window, heading straight to their target. Shadowmoth chuckled evilly and sinisterly as he can't wait to start. Quintessa and Ratbat have seen everything as they both smirked sinisterly. The bat remained hidden in the dark while the witch teleported off.

"It begins now…"

Team Prime, Team Ben and two Miraculous Heroes continued their struggles against Barricade, Flatline, Nautica and the army of Vehicon Troopers and Decepticon Elite Guards. Still hiding behind the crates, Teresa panted hyperventilating and frantically while holding her head tightly.

Unbeknownst to anyone, both Megakuma and Amok have just arrived at the battle scene. They are now flying straight to their targets. Both a corrupted butterfly and feather entered through Teresa's chest. This alerted her to look up while showing confusion and shocking. A familiar visor appeared in front of her face as she heard the dark voice.

Shadowmoth's voice spoke sinisterly yet calmly, "Transmutate… I am Shadowmoth. I sympathize you for not only your birthday in ruins, but also watching your friends and loved ones suffered. Those who ruined birthday deserve the punishment. While you are still using the power of EMP to neutralize both technologies and magic, my Megakuma gives you the power of teleportation and imitation to copy and use their attacks against them. Your Sentimonster – Armorsaurus has the ability take over and control some giants' body to serve as your puppets. All I ask in-return is Ladybug and Cat Noir's Miraculous."

"Why? Why are you lying?" Teresa asked in confusion and hurt. Shadowmoth's voice is silenced. She questioned, "So, you did lie? What do you really want? Why lie?"

"Very well. I shall tell you the truth. I need them, so I can save her."

"Her?"

"Yes. Believe me, my dear child, I do have someone I loved. And I do anything to save her."

"Then why? Why do this?"

"To be honest, I never wanted this. I truly hated being supervillain, but it is necessary to save her, even if it's evil. This is for my family. I need those Miraculous. It's the only way. I understand if you do not believe me. You can reject my gift if you want."

After carefully thinking of what Shadowmoth's saying, Teresa can tell that he was deeply hurt and lost over his wife, even though she suspected that he lied about hating being supervillain. She can sense him desired power and control. If she was in that position, she would do the same for her loved ones.

"Yes… I will do it… For our family, friends and loved one," Teresa firmly agreed.

Shadowmoth's voice gasped in surprise before said proudly yet gently, "Thank you, Transmutate. Please, get those Miraculous for me."

As the visor disappeared at once, Teresa is now engulfed in the cloud of darkness as she began her new transformation. She began growing larger and darker than before. Her shadow is looming on everyone's battles, alerted them to stop and look back to find out of what is going on. While the Decepticons were confused, the heroic teams gasped in shock and concern as they know what it is going on.

"TERESA! Nooooooooooo!" All the heroes shouted in concern and fear.

It was too late. While still growing, the shadowy clouds of giant broke through the rooftops. This prompted everyone to abandon and escaped the abandoned building at once. They all looked up and found the shadowy clouds dispersed and revealed her new form. Teresa is now in her Cybertronian Form, now armed with beige-colored long sphere blaster-like and large claw while also has a large yet damaged sword on her back. She is attaching to the head of her Sentimonster Armorsaurus is now a larger as Combiner in the form of skeletal beige-and-cyan-colored Tyrannosaurus Rex-like monster roaring out loud wildly and angrily.

"Oh no…" Ladybug said in concern.

"TRANS… MU… TATE…" Transmutate introduced herself with angry roar. She growled, "Stop… Fighting… Monsters… Go… Away!"

"Teresa! Don't do it!" Armorstrike cried in concern.

Ignoring her plead, Transmutate gave a howl of anger, prompting her Sentimonster unleashed a powerful Sonic Wave with black lightning shocks at Barricade and his forces. Pushing buttons on his gauntlet, Flatline has activated his powerful barrier to block the attacks.

Decepticon Medic grunted a bit, "Too close. Remind me to thank Contagion for borrowing his data."

"So much for studying and weaponizing her powers," Nautica remarked in concern.

"Doesn't matter. We have what we need," Barricade said firmly and sternly. He contacted his ally to summon Groundbridge, which it appeared. As all of his troopers entering the portal, the Decepticon General of Squadron-X turned and glared at his enemies, "You want your broken Pretender back? You can have her back, Autobots. Good luck."

Just as Barricade and Nautica entered the portal, Flatline followed them from behind as he was still focusing on using barrier to block the attacks until he enters. The portal disappeared with everyone retreated. Seeing them escaped, Transmutate gave another howl of anger that she's unable to get her revenge.

"That is so mess up," Circuit Breaker remarked in shock. She hissed, "I can see why boss wants to get rid of him now."

"Teresa! Stop! They're all gone! You don't have to be angry! Everyone here is fine!" Armorstrike called in concern. Transmutate slowly turned and growled at her former friends. She became scared and concern, "T-Teresa?"

"Why is she looking us like that?" Firebreaker asked in concern.

Ladybug gulped in fear, "Because she is under Shadowmoth's control. She's coming after our Miraculous now." Suddenly, Flamewar picked both Ladybug and Cat Noir as she offered them before Transmutate. She demanded, "What the heck are you doing?!"

"Giving you guys to Shadowmoth. Duh." Flamewar stated obviously. Everyone glared at her. She asked, "What? I mean just give him the Miraculous and end this problem for good."

"You idiot! Don't you understand?!" Cat Noir scolded Flamewar, who was confused. He explained seriously, "If Shadowmoth gets both of our Miraculous, he could make a wish of getting what he wants including ruling the whole world. Not only that, he also must make the sacrifice, which could cost lives or even messing our universe. It's something we can't allow it."

"Wow? Really?" Flamewar said in concern.

"Really!" Ladybug exclaimed seriously. She and the rest of her allies looked up and found Armorsaurus is approaching towards her. She gasped, "Not good! She's coming!"

Armorsaurus got rammed against the building's walls, Bulkhead apologized in guilt tone, "Sorry, kid! This is for your own good."

"Everyone, fall back!" Arcee ordered firmly. Everyone looked at her. She explained, "We're at the populace area. We cannot afford to get people hurt and learn our identities. We have to lure her away from here and get to a more open space or abandoned area."

"We also need reinforcement as well," Bluestreak said seriously and firmly.

Ben nodded seriously, "She's right. We don't know what kind of power Teresa has now. It could destroy the city or hurt anyone else especially us."

"We also do not know where the Akuma and Amok are hiding," Rook said in concern while looking at his gauntlet's scanner to locate them in Transmutate's Sentimonster.

Seeing Armorsaurus slowly getting up, Armorstrike hissed, "Then, we have to go now. Ladybug, any place that doesn't have populace?"

"There is one area," Ladybug said seriously, "There's some road on the south. It should be less traffic now, and not much people too. It's near to Cimetiere Valmy"

"It will have to do. Now run! And call for backup too!" Ben shouted in concern.

Both Team Prime and two Decepticons transformed into their vehicular modes. The Autobots allowed Team Ben and two Miraculous Holders to board on them. They all drove off, heading straight to the large road at once. Transmutate gave a loud screech as she led her Sentimonster to chase after them now. And at the same time, Bluestreak, Arcee and Ladybug were calling their allies for backup.

Back at 141 Boulevard Mortier…

Receiving the latest report from Arcee and Bluestreak; Optimus Prime and the rest of his allies including Chief Commander Blanc and Director Crohon looked at the large monitor screen. They all gasped in shock and concern, watching giant Tyrannosaurus Rex chasing after Team Ben, Team Prime and two Miraculous Holders while destroying everything that stands in her way.

"Oh shit… This is not good." Director Crohon said in concern and fear.

Chief Commander Blanc sighed, "So much for waiting. Shadowmoth is not wasting time now."

"Director Crohon and I will contact the mayor to evacuate the Parisians and handle the crowd control," Agent Fowler stated.

Turning to Epps and Kicker, Colonel Lennox gave the order, "Epps, Kicker, get the team ready now! We've gotta stop that thing!"

Grandpa Max looked at Guan and Ayame, "You too as well. Gather our forces at Cimetiere Valmy now. Inform Cooper and Manny to assist the evacuation. Protect them."

"YES SIR!" Epps, Kicker, Guan and Ayame saluted.

"Ironhide, Jazz, prepare our units to move out," Optimus Prime firmly ordered. He turned and looked. He turned to Ratchet and Raf, "Ratchet, head to Place des Vosges. Pick up Jack and Miko. Return to the base immediately."

"Optimus, I can't do that. You'll need a medic for this." Ratchet protested, though he felt stinge of pain from his chest, which he placed his hand on it.

"Ratchet, you're not fully recovered from the injury. If you go with them into battle, you could get killed," Raf objected in concern.

Ratchet wanted to protest but Optimus Prime held him, "Rafael is right. We almost lost you. I would not risk your life again, old friend." The medic looked down in upset. He continued, "You can still help us. Analyze Teresa's new powers, together with Perceptor and Thundercracker. There might be a weakness to stop her rampage."

Though he disliked the idea of not involving with battle, Ratchet knew that finding a way to save Teresa from Shadowmoth's corruption is his job now. He nodded seriously.

"I'll get Jack and Miko now." Ratchet said firmly.

"Let's move it, people! We've got the size of Humungado around here!" Colonel Lennox called.

Everyone has split up at once to perform duty and heading straight to Cimetiere Valmy. Time is running out…

Received the call from Ladybug, Alya quickly transformed into her superheroine Rena Rouge to give a signal about Megakuma Attack and need all Miraculous Team immediately. All of Marinette's classmates quickly hid in hidden places and transformed into their superhero forms.

Almost everyone including Marinette's and Julie's parents were evacuated and guided straight to the shelter. Team Manny and Team Redeemer were keeping their eyes on the civilians, making sure they're safe from danger. Ratchet's Ambulance has arrived to pick Jack and Miko up. He then turned and drove to a hidden area for a safe place to use Groundbridge Portal.

Raf explained to Jack and Miko. Both of them were in shock and concern. Jack hissed, "Damn it. First Decepticons, and now Shadowmoth. Why do they attack innocent autism girl like Teresa?! For what?"

"Power obviously…" Miko answered obviously. She sighed, "Yeah. Ever since Teresa use some kind of EMP to get rid of Megakuma this afternoon, now the bad guys want to use her. Beat us to crap. Shadowmoth's now coming after Ladybug and Cat Noir."

"Just hope they can save her," Raf said hopefully yet concerned.

"They will, Raf. Cimetiere Valmy is the safest place to hold her down until they get those bugs out of her system. But we also can help too," Ratchet said firmly, "Heading back to the base now."

Summoning the Groundbridge Portal at the alley, Ratchet's ambulance headed straight into it at once before it disappeared. However, unbeknownst to anyone, Father Claude was among the crowd to overhear the situation. He came to check on his adopted daughter and only to find out that she's in grave danger. He's now heading straight to Cimetiere Valmy.

Back at the Le Grand Hotel, both Lila and Chloe grunted in pain, slowly recovering and getting up from the ground. They then found themselves at the dining hall. Gasped in fear, they're looking at the site of massacred and injured people including Mayor Bourgeois and his wife, Ms. Tsurugi, Bob Roth and so on. Both were completely horrified and traumatized of what they're looking at. They even found their hands were holding guns.

Just as Lila and Chloe tried to take the guns out; Agent Fowler, Director Crohon and the rest of police officers have entered the dining hall.

"Mr. Mayor! We have to evacuate immediately. The Megakuma has already-!" Director Crohon was interrupted as he found the site of dead bodies and injuries, as well as two girls holding guns. He was deeply appalled of what he saw. He demanded, "Sacré Bleu?! What happened?! What did you two do?!"

"I-It wasn't us! Honest!" Lila panicked.

Chloe nodded fearfully, "We don't know what happened! We just woke up and found out like this! You have to believe us!"

Just before anyone could question, all monitor turned on and revealed the event of Lila and Chloe shooting at everyone in the dining room. They even make some declaration that they are the allied themselves with Shadowmoth for power and control, and to tie up loose ends. Everyone was deeply appalled of what they just saw. The police officers turned and glared at the girls.

"I-It wasn't us! Really!" Chloe pleaded.

Lila nodded, "It's true! We didn't do this! You have to believe us!" She gasped, "Marinette Dupain-Chen! And Julie Yamamoto! It was them! It has to be them! They set us up! They have to be the one! Officers, you have to arrest-!"

"ENOUGH!" Director Crohon shouted in frustration, scared two girls. He then cuffed two girls, "Ever since we've received an anonymous tip, we know who you are and what you're capable especially hacking our government's network. I've had enough of you two and some stupid, twisted lies. The evidences and witnesses are here. You cannot deny the facts. You both are under arrest for murdering the mayor and some of important people in Paris."

Agent Fowler nodded, "You know what, you two? Julie and her friends were right. You two are really piece of shit. Tormenting and tricking people just for your twisted entertainment. It makes me sick."

Lila and Chloe objected to the police officers about what they did to the people as they were cuffed up and taken away. And at the same time, Agent Fowler, Director Crohon, the rest of officers and medics were checking and treating the injuries. Quintessa has seen everything from the outside. She smirked slyly.

"Looks like I'm not the only one wants to dispose Shadowmoth," Quintessa remarked before teleported off.

In evening…

Team Ben and the rest of their allies were driving down the southern road to Cimetiere Valmy as they were being pursued by Armorsaurus. It unleashed couple of laser blasts and missiles, which they all barely dodged the attacks.

Almost reaching to their destination, Armorsaurus gave a powerful EMP Energy Beam at their rear, exploding and throwing five vehicles off the ground. Just as Team Prime transformed into their robot modes, they also dropped their human allies off as well. They landed and rolled down on the ground very hard. They all groaned and moaned in pain while slowly getting up. They looked up and found the akumatized Cybertronian is approaching towards them.

Cat Noir gulped in concern, "Not good."

"Gimme… The Miraculous… Now…" Transmutate muttered.

Just as Armorsaurus lowered its head down, Transmutate aimed her blaster at her former friends while trying to get the Miraculous. A large blast hit them both to back off. This surprised everyone. They looked back and found the Autobots (including Optimus Prime, Ironhide, Jazz, Rodimus, Chromia, Sunstreaker, Whirl, Jolt and Aerialbots), Plumbers, Miraculous Team, NEST Strike Team and French Military Forces have arrived at the battlefield while arming and readying with their blasters.

Optimus Prime, Grandpa Max, Rena Rouge, Colonel Lennox and Chief Commander Blanc approached the team. The Prime questioned in concern, "Is everyone alright?"

"We are, Optimus. Thanks," Arcee said firmly yet calmly.

Rena Rouge looked up and saw Armorsaurus is slowly getting up. She gasped, "Is that really Teresa?"

Ladybug nodded grimly, "It was. Shadowmoth has akumatized and amokize her. The fighting between us and the Cons must have scared and stressed her a lot."

"Rook, Bluestreak, tell me you've found where they were hidden?" Armorstrike asked in concern.

Still searching and analyzing Transmutate's body fromt their gauntlets' scanner, Rook and Bluestreak were both disturbed and concerned of the discovery they have found out.

"T-This cannot be right," Rook said in distressed tone.

"Indeed. Why there? Of all the items those bugs chose, why there?!" Bluestreak said in troubled tone. Everyone looked at him. Still looking at the scanner, he explained, "Both Megakuma and Amok are inside her Spark Chamber!"

"HER WHAT?!" Everyone asked in shock and concern.

"What's a Spark Chamber?" Rena Rouge asked in concern.

"Think of it like a human heart," Optimus Prime explained grimly yet concerned, "Without the heart bumping, the human will die. Same applies to Cybertronians as well if our Spark extinguished."

"But we still can save her." Cat Noir asked optimistically, "I mean you guys are just machines, powered up by some batteries to use. So, I just Cataclysm her Spark Chamber to get those stupid bugs out, and Ladybug just use Lucky Charm to fix her up. Piece of cake."

"No! It's not piece of cake" Firebreaker scolded Cat Noir, who yelped in concern. She angrily chastised him, "How could you take this so lightly?! Cybertronians and especially Teresa are not just some machines. We're all a living creature!"

Cat Noir was shocked and confused until he looked at Ben, Armorstrike and Ladybug, who were not only angry but also offended by him saying that. He turned and looked at the Autobots, who also were not pleased with how he said that as well.

"Wait. What are you saying?" Cat Noir asked in confusion. Armorstrike's hands molted down and revealed her mechanical parts. He gasped, "Y-You're a robot?"

"Hey! Watch it!" Ben scolded as he whacked Cat Noir's head.

"I'm not just a robot. I'm a hybrid. I'm both human and mechanical being with a mind and heart. Same goes to Teresa," Armorstrike sternly scolded Cat Noir.

"Robots with mind and emotion. Robots… can die… Just like some Sentimonster I've met…" Cat Noir said in realization and guilt tone. He understands why everyone's angry with him. He apologized, "Julie, I-I'm very sorry. T-That was insensitive of me."

"Forget it," Armorstrike said sternly as she turned and looked at Armorsaurus has gotten up before giving another roar. She narrowed her determined eyes, "We have to save her without damaging her Spark Chamber."

"There is one way but it's gonna be very difficult for her," Ladybug said in concern. Everyone looked at her, "She has to break his control all by herself. Her will and emotion have to be stronger but also positive to do so."

"That's not difficult," Flamewar remarked in relief.

Remembering that Teresa is autism, Lucky Girl hissed, "No. Ladybug's right. It's gonna be difficult for her because she's an autism."

"Wow. Shadowmoth must be desperate and mad to go through this," Circuit Breaker remarked in amusement.

"So, what? We just gonna do nothing?" Kevin asked in disbelief as he absorbed and formed himself in metallic form with electrical and earth powers.

"Maybe tried to talk with her. Remind her about who she is," Grandpa Max suggested.

Tetrax nodded, "It's the only shot we have but we have to pin her down first."

Optimus Prime turned and looked at two military commanders, "Colonel Lennox, Chief Commander Blanc, I-!"

"We'll set the stun," Colonel Lennox said firmly, surprising Optimus Prime. He smiled firmly, "We do what we can to help her out. After all, she's a victim, not a threat."

Looking at Armorsaurus, Epps hissed, "But we definitely gonna blast that freaking giant thing for sure. No way it can affect her, right?"

Chief Commander Blanc nodded, "Indeed. We have to minimize the damage as much as we can. And then, we go after Shadowmoth and end his reign of chaos for good."

"You know where Shadowmoth is?" Ladybug asked in surprise, along with Miraculous Team.

Chief Commander Blanc nodded, "Yes. We'll talk later. First, we must stop her from destroying the city. And hopefully, she can be reasonable to talk with."

Optimus Prime nodded, "Thank you." He then turned to the rest of Autobots, "Set the all your weapons to stun mode. Evade the attacks especially her electromagnetic power. We must not kill her. We must pin her down."

The Autobots nodded firmly as they turned their weapons' lethal mode into stun mode. Same goes to the rest of their allies.

"And hopefully, we can get through to her," Ladybug said seriously.

"Just to be clear, punks. We're not on your side," Flamewar said seriously and sternly while readied with her Pyro Blaster.

"Noted. But we both have same purpose: to save her," Optimus Prime said firmly.

Firebreaker nodded, "Yeah. Definitely."

Activated his Omnitrix, Ben transformed into Way Big as he huffed firmly, "Alright. Let's do this."

Armorstrike nodded as she transformed into her Super Mode, "Yeah. Hang on, Teresa. We're coming!"

"Everyone, engage! Attack the Sentimonster now! Do not harm Teresa!" Optimus Prime ordered firmly and seriously.

Both NEST Strike Team and French Military unleashed their arsenals' bombardment upon Armorsaurus. The creature yelped in pain while being pushed back slowly. This allowed the rest of heroes and their allies fiercely and swiftly charge in and attack the Sentimonster, which was annoyed as he tried to swing them off. While they were distracting the giant, this allowed Lucky Girl to use her magical steps for Armorstrike and Ladybug to climb and headed straight towards Transmutate. And at the same time, Way Big quickly grabbed and held Armorsaurus from behind while moving back.

Just as both superheroines landed on its head, they were about to speak until the Akumatized Villainess unleashed a powerful screech to blow them off. Though not injured, both of them felt their powers being weakened and the EMP energy were affecting their suits to go a bit of glitching while falling. Luckily, Lucky Girl tried to levitate and slow down their falling, allowing Arcee and Moonracer to catch them.

"You okay?" Lucky Girl asked in concern.

Still feeling her suit being haywire for the moment, Armorstrike Super Mode sighed, "Yeah. We're alright."

"Guess Teresa's EMP really can affect our powers and suits," Ladybug said in concern and worried, "We have to be very careful."

Armorsaurus split its body into pieces and then formed an armor on Way Big's body. Unfortunately, it wasn't an ordinary armor he can just wear and use.

Feeling the Armorsaurus's armor tightening his body, Way Big grunted and struggled, "W-What's going on?! The armor's getting tighter! I can't control my body!"

"Transmutate… Controls… You…" Transmutate explained seriously.

"Oh, c'mon!" Way Big exclaimed in annoyance. Armorsaurus's glowed in red, making his body to turn and faced at the rest of his allies. He swung and knocked all of his friends back. His hands were being moved close to each other. He gasped, "Everyone! Run! Get outta here!"

"Not again!" Kevin exclaimed in concern, being reminded of Evil Ghostfreak taking control of his body.

Seeing what Armored Way Big is about to do, Tetrax shouted, "Everyone, take cover!"

Just as Armored Way Big about to fire his full-powered Cosmic Ray, all the heroes and their allies barely dodged the attacks. Luckily, the To'kustar barely lifted his hands up to fire at the sky than shooting at the city, knowing that some people are still in there. Everyone was deeply shocked by it.

"What the hell?!" Circuit Breaker exclaimed in shock.

Cat Noir hissed, "That was too close for comfort!"

"By the Allspark…" Optimus Prime said in appalled and concern. He turned and looked at Way Big struggled to control his body. He hissed, "We may have yet faced the most powerful and dangerous opponent. We must remain cautious now."

Armorstrike Super Mode groaned while clenching her fists tightly, "Even so, I'm not about to let Shadowmoth get away with my sister and my boyfriend! He really gets on my nerve for the last time!"

"Yeah. He's gonna pay!" Firebreaker said seriously.

"Well, time for our secret weapon!" Ladybug said seriously and firmly.

Just as she was about to summon her Lucky Charm, unfortunately, Transmutate unleashed her EMP Screech at her. She got thrown straight to the ground hard. She grunted in pain while her suit and power were glitching madly.

"Ladybug?! Are you okay?" Cat Noir asked in concern.

"Yeah!" Ladybug grunted in pain while feeling glitching on her power. She tried to summon her Lucky Charm. But nothing happens. She gasped, "M-My power! They're not working!"

Everyone gasped in concern about the situation. Bluestreak hissed, "It's as we feared. Not only we're facing both her Akumatize Power and Sentimonster, but also her EMP Ability. There is a possibility that our power could be gone permanently."

"How can we save her now?" Rook asked.

"We do whatever it takes," Grandpa Max answered firmly, with almost everyone agreed.

Optimus Prime nodded firmly, "We have to stop this madness and save the innocent. No matter the cost."

"Hate to burst your bubbles! Are you guys really crazy?! We are dealing with a freaking monster!" Flamewar reminded everyone.

"We've faced worse than this. We've got this," Kevin said seriously and firmly.

Lucky Girl nodded, "Yeah. No matter what, we're still doing this."

"If you're done talking, I could use some help now!" Armored Way Big struggled with controlling his body.

"Hang on, Ben! We're coming!" Bulkhead shouted.

The Wrecker and Bumblebee threw Arcee straight to Way Big's Omnitrix. She slammed it hard, transforming him into Astrodactyl. He managed to grab her with his laser beam before flying down and drop her to the ground.

"Thanks, Arcee!" Astrodactyl said happily. Arcee gave a thumbs up to him. He turned and looked at Transmutate, "Teresa! Stop this! You can't let Shadowmoth control you!"

While her Sentimonster reassembled into its true form, Transmutate grunted, "He's… Not… Controlling me… Transmutate… Helping him…" The revelation shocked everyone. She continued, "Transmutate… Must help him… Save his love…"

Everyone was deeply shocked and confused, though Optimus Prime, Grandpa Max, Colonel Lennox and French Military Commanders knew what she was talking about.

"I… I didn't know he has someone he loved," Cat Noir said in shock and disbelief, "Is this why he wants our Miraculous? Just to save her?"

Though sympathize Shadowmoth's wanting to save his love, Ladybug knew that making a wish will require sacrifice to ensure balance. She hissed, "Even so, someone will have to take her place. We can't let him do that."

Armorstrike Super Mode nodded seriously, "Yeah. This wish is not something you should take lightly of. It cost everything."

"Heartless… Truly heartless…" Transmutate remarked in disgust. She then gave a loud roar, "You… All… Are… Heartless…"

Just before anyone could do anything, Transmutate gave a loud yell, causing her Sentimonster to unleash a powerful Shockwave Pulse Roar to not only repel and knock the rest of the heroes off back. Luckily, they're not injured and have not lost their powers yet. They looked up and found Armorsaurus is approaching while readied with its weapons.

Transmutate growled, "I… Will… Help him… Save her…"

Everyone was in concern and conflicted about it as they don't know what they can do now. Until…

"That's a whole lot of scrapheaps I ever heard! Boohoo to yourself!" Flamewar exclaimed as she unleashed her Flamethrower to blast at Armorsaurus. This shocked everyone. She continued, "So what if he lost his love? Everyone also lost theirs too, and even my little bro! Did you see any of us sulk and whine like a little baby? Definitely not! Coz rather feeling sorry for your loss, you do something now and move forward than doing nothing. Not because we wanna forget the pain and sadness, but we've got something and someone to fight for. I ain't gonna let anything stopping me now."

Everyone and even Transmutate was deeply shocked and surprised by Flamewar's speech. Shadowmoth saw everything. And he was less than pleased with her speech as he finds it insulting to him.

"Wow. Flamewar…" Firebreaker said in shock.

"Who knew she could be this serious?" Bulkhead whispered to both Bumblebee and Bluestreak, who shrugged in agreement.

"She actually does have the point. Shadowmoth made a bull-crap about wanting to save his love. He wants more than her. I'm sure of it," Circuit Breaker said sternly.

The visor appeared on her face, Transmutate transmitted the message to her enemies, "Message… From… Shadowmoth… You… Know… Nothing… About… Me… I will… Get… The Miraculous… Save… Her… For… Family… No matter… Cost…"

Instead of sympathizing Shadowmoth's goal, everyone gave annoyed and angry looks. They realized how selfish and ignorant he really is.

"Like I said, bullcrap," Circuit Breaker remarked firmly.

"What a big baloney," Astrodactyl insulted.

Cat Noir spoke sternly, "Make excuses all you want, Shadowmoth. The fact remains is that you're not getting away from what you've done. You're still a villain. I feel sorry for a kid of yours if he ever finds out what you've done. He would be disgust at you, and so as your wife."

"Transmutate! Bring me my Miraculous!" Shadowmoth's voice shouted angrily.

Transmutate snarled, "Yes… Shadowmoth… For love!"

Astrodactyl grunted, "Why do bad guys always want to do the hard way?"

Optimus Prime sighed, "Just as Flamewar has explained, he refused to let go and accept his loss. We have to fight. Give everything you've got!"

"And remember! Don't hurt Teresa!" Armorstrike Super Mode reminded her allies.

"You're kidding me…" Flamewar grumbled in annoyance. She then found Firebreaker glaring at her. She groaned, "If we get out of alive, you're take the blame for this mess, bro."

Firebreaker sighed, "Whatever. Let's do this!"

"Incoming!" Kevin exclaimed in concern as he saw something bad is happening.

Everyone looked up and found Armorsaurus was concentrating its own power within the mouth. It unleashed a powerful Magna Pulse Cannon, which everyone barely dodged the attacks. Colonel Lennox and Chief Commander Blanc commanded their armies to fire back, which they did to provide fire cover for their allies, getting its attention. However, the armored Sentimonster doesn't seem to be bother as it was focusing and attacking Team Ben and their allies, who were dodging and evading both blasts and missiles.

Luckily, five Aerialbots quickly combined into Superion, who quickly rammed and pushed Armorsaurus back. The Aerialbots swung his punches at the Sentimonster, who swiftly and quickly dodged the attacks while trying to bite with its jaws and even swinging his tail at him for couple of months. Just as Superion unleashed the Firelight Missiles at it, Transmutate helped by unleashing her EMP Screech at the missles, blowing them in big explosion. Armorsaurus dissembled its parts, flowing straight at Superion, prompting them to split into five and flew away from the armor parts.

Seeing their Aerialbots in grave danger, Optimus Prime and the rest of the Autobots unleashed the barrage at the armor parts while keeping their eyes out for Transmutate, who is hiding among the armor parts. While some of them blown to bits, others manage to evade and flew over the barrage. They then turned and came straight at them, trying to merge and control them. Luckily, both Team Ben and Miraculous Team came to their aid. Lucky Girl, Armorstrike Super Mode, Grandpa Max, Rook and Bluestreak blasted both magical blasts and blasters, with the help of Carapace's Shelter Power. Ladybug and Cat Noir were protecting them by deflecting the blasts while knocking the armor parts. Astrodactyl, Kevin, Tetrax and the rest of Miraculous Team used their powers to fend them off for couple of times.

As three heroic teams continued fending the enemies off, Transmutate magically teleported from one to another spare parts. She reappeared behind of Minotaurox as she touched his back, accessing his power while firing EMP Blast at him, throwing him to the ground. Seeing his ally got hurt, Kevin turned and formed his hand into an armored claw to grab her. She grabbed his hand before clenching and crashing them, prompting Kevin to scream in pain. She then unleashed her EMP Screech at him, weakening his power. Tetrax fired his shards to trap Transmutate against the part. Before he could do anything, she managed to break them at ease while throwing some at him. She teleported before him as she touched and absorbed his powers. She then turned and fired her shards at the rest of heroic teams and military forces, who barely taken cover from the attack. Circuit Breaker armed and fired Electrical Power Beam at Transmutate on her back. She turned and unleashed her EMP Screech to blow her away.

Astrodactyl flew straight at her. She turned and grabbed him by neck. She swung and slammed him around like a ragdoll for few times. He barely hits his Omnitrix to transform into Goop, which its slim helped him to escape and grabbed her in tight coil.

"Teresa! Stop this now!" Goop pleaded.

Transmutate turned her head in 180 degrees to her back, scaring him. She unleashed EMP Screech to blowing him away and knocked against the wall. He transformed back into his human form. He grunted as he tried to activate his Omnitrix, but it's not responding.

"What?! Out of battery already?!" Ben asked in disbelief. He tried to twist and turn his watch, but nothing responds. He then realized in shock, "Of course. Teresa's EMP! Damn it! Azmuth really gonna kill me for this!"

Transmutate used her Goop's tentacles-like to grab and held on Ben in tight coil while touching his Omnitrix, which caused surprisingly feedback to reactivate it. Before she could finish him off, a magical yo-yo lassoed around her to drag and throw her aside. Ladybug, Rook and Armorstrike Super Mode approached Ben to check on him.

"You okay?" Armorstrike Super Mode asked.

"Yeah. I'm okay." Ben assured his girlfriend. He then looked at his Omnitrix, which became active again. He whistled, "Wow! Awesome! It's working again! How?"

Rook hummed thoughtfully, "Maybe her EMP Ability not only deactivate and shut down powers, but also can reverse and reenergize them as well."

"So, we can use it against her?" Ben asked in surprise.

"Yeah. But we have to be careful not to kill her," Armorstrike Super Mode reminded her boyfriend.

"I know. I know." Ben nodded seriously. Hitting his Omnitrix, he transformed into Chromastone, "Just hope she stays still, so we don't have to hurt her."

Just before anyone could say anything, the ground was shaking and causing almost everyone to fall down hard. They turned and looked ahead, where they found Transmutate's using Armodrillo Power to cause a quake.

Ladybug grunted, "Easy to say than done as they say."

"We have to stop her and save her, no matter the cost." Armorstrike Super Mode said determinedly.

Chromastone fired his Energy Blast at Transmutate, who summoned and used the Chromastone's Deflection to deflect and fired back at them. While this distracted her, Ladybug quickly lassoed her from back as she and Armrostrike Super Mode tried to hold her back. The Akumatized Villainess used Four Arms' strength to break free. She turned and unleashed her EMP Blast to blast them away. They barely dodged the attack. Rook jumped and held her to the ground, prompting her to use Crashhopper's Power to jump and bounce him away from her.

Just as she recovered, Transmutate found herself surrounded by two heroic teams, preventing her to escape. She even found the Armorsaurus' parts have been held down by the Autobots. She growled angrily as she activated Echo Echo's Power to duplicate herself.

"ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!" Everyone exclaimed in annoyance.

Chromastone groaned, "Great. This is definitely gonna be pain to our ass."

Transmutate smirked, "Pain for you… Fun for me…"

The clone army of Transmutate attacked two heroic teams. Some of them used their EMP Blast to weaken some heroes. Others absorbed and used the powers against them. A few fired their EMP Screech to blow Autobots away, freeing Armorsaurus' part. They all reassembled into one whole form as it aggressively and wildly attacked them. They all managed to recover and fight back, but the skeletal Tyrannosaurus Rex is too large and strong for them to handle. Even NEST Strike Team and French Military Forces also struggled to assist due to some of Transmutate Clones have ambushed and attacked them.

One of them fired its EMP Blast at Guan. The Revonnahgander Pretender grunted in pain, feeling his form's right hand glitching. Kicking the clone aside, Ayame quickly came to his aid while moving him behind the Plumber Tank.

"Bludgeon, are you alright?" Ayame questioned firmly.

Guan grunted a bit of pain while regaining the control of his pretender's form, "I'll be fine." He turned and glared at the battlefield. He growled a bit, "I can see why Lord Megatron didn't want us to follow Team Ben. She's a threat to our operation."

Knowing what he was referring to, Ayame nodded, "Indeed. Shadowmoth must be dealt with at once."

"We must inform our lord now," Guan said firmly.

Ayame secretly contact her ally while Guan 'assisted' his allies to deal with Transmutate and her Armorsaurus. She informed him about the latest situation they were dealing with.

Just as Transmutate and the army of her clones continued relentlessly attacking Team Ben and their allies, a powerful telekinesis levitated and slammed them at each other, forcing them to merge into one. A powerful Witchcraft Beam blasted and hit Transmutate and her Armorsaurus to the ground hard. They all turned and looked back as they found Quintessa stood before them.

"Somehow I have the feeling that you show up," Armorstrike Super Mode said dryly, "I won't let you used Teresa as a weapon."

Quintessa smirked slyly, "We shall see. You will need help now."

ROAR! Everyone looked up and found Transmutate riding her Armorsaurus to charge and attack Team Ben and their allies. They all fought back.

Back inside the Nemesis's Command Bridge; Megatron has received the latest report from Guan and Ayame. He, Switchblade, Soundwave, Barricade, Airchnid, Nautica and Flatline were watching the footage of the latest battle. Needless to say, the Lord of Decepticons was not pleased with the situation, which will affect his military operation and endanger Squadron-X.

"Lord Megatron?" Switchblade questioned in concern.

"It is time we end Shadowmoth's reign for good. We will not let him get in our way," Megatron ordered sternly. He turned and looked at his officers, who now knelt down and wait for order. He ordered, "Airachnid, you and Slipstream will lead the Seekers to destroy and wipe out the Agreste Brand and everything relates to it. Barricade, Soundwave, Nautica and Flatline will accompany me. Send word to Mini-Cons to disable securities and subdue anyone from getting in our way. And Switchblade, end the girl's sufferings."

"Yes, Lord Megatron!" Decepticons including reluctant Switchblade obliged firmly.

Megatron narrowed his firm eyes, "We shall wipe Shadowmoth and his pitiful ambition off the face of the planet."

"TERESA! DON'T!" Bulkhead's voice shouted in concern.

Now in control of Armorsaurus's, Armored-Bulkhead was forced to swing and slam his maces at Whirl and Bluestreak. He then grabbed and thrown Ironhide at Aerialbots. He turned and fired his Wrecker Blasters at some of tanks, forcing the soldiers abandoned them while taking cover. Armored-Bulkhead grunted in pain as he struggled to resist the control. Optimus Prime came and held his teammate from behind.

"Teresa, you must stop this! Think of your twin sister! This is not what she wanted!" Optimus Prime reason with Transmutate. The akumatized villainess yelled out as her Armorsaurus departed from Bulkhead. They then merged together with the surprised Prime. Feeling the armor's controlling his body, he grunted, "Teresa! No!"

"Optimus! No!" Arcee exclaimed in concern.

"That's not good!" Flamewar said in concern.

Armored-Optimus Prime knocked Bulkhead aside. Armed with his Energon Axe, he yelled as he jumped and about to slam his weapon on his allies. Bluestreak gasped, "Take cover!"

Unfortunately, Armored-Optimus Prime slammed his Energon Axe on the ground, unleashing powerful Primal Shockwave to knock Autobots and other allies off. Just as he armed with his Ion Blaster, he was grabbed and held back by Quintessa's Levitation, followed by TransMechanoid to hold him. He tried to grab him but his hands were held by Bumblebee, Sunstreaker, Jazz and Rodimus while Ironhide, Arcee and Bulkhead grabbed on his waist, preventing him from attacking people. Team Ben, Miraculous Team and even Circuit Breaker helped them by using ropes to tie up around his hands and held them down. Seeing the chance, Moonracer helped and thrown Armorstrike Super Mode and Ladybug at Optimus Prime's head. They both looked up where Transmutate was still attaching to the helmet.

"Teresa! You have to stop this!" Armorstrike Super Mode pleaded.

Ladybug nodded, "You can't go through with this!"

"T-Transmutate… Must help… Shadowmoth!" Transmutate yelled.

"To let him amake a wish?! A wish that will sacrifice a life?! Whose life will he take?! His son?! His family?! His friends?! His home?! The people?!" Ladybug questioned seriously, "How far is he willing to go through, just to save one life?!"

"She's right! You can't help with this! You know this is wrong, Teresa!" Armorstrike Super Mode appealed.

"ENOUGH!" Transmutate yelled in anger yet pain.

Transmutate gave out loud howling, unleashing a powerful EMP Repelling Shockwave. It not only repelled them, but also electrocuted them as well. All three heroic team fell to the ground hard, feeling weakened and their powers being drained.

After being reassembled, Armorsaurus approached straight towards its targets, preparing to retrieve two Miraculous. Firebreaker came in-between them as he extended his hands out to stop her.

"Teresa, don't. Don't do this. Please." Firebreaker pleaded in concern.

"Move…" Transmutate demanded with a snarl.

"No," Firebreaker denied firmly. Transmutate snarled. He continued, "Just look at what you've done."

Transmutate looked up and found three heroic teams were bruised and still regaining their strength. Three military factions were badly injured while their arsenals were destroyed. They all were trying to recover and get up but too weak. This shocked yet confused her.

"You are a good Cybertronian. You loved arts and crafts, making friends and having fun with them especially your twin sister. And best of all, you actually accept me as your friend, not a bad guy." Firebreaker calmly said to Transmutate, who is giving some thoughts. He then asked, "You have to ask yourself – 'Is this what you want'? Because you hate hurting people."

Transmutate was deeply conflicted and confused as she gave deep thoughts about what she wanted. She wanted to help Shadowmoth to save his loved one, but does she want to hurt people to get the Miraculous? Is this the right way for her?

"He's trying to trick you! Don't let him fool you!" Shadowmoth's Voice insisted firmly.

Transmutate growled angrily before howled out, prompting her Armorsaurus able to stomp on him. Before she could do that, a familiar blue-colored Chengdu J20, flying in high speed, straight and pushed Firebreaker from being crushed. He then transformed into his robot mode as he stood before him and his enemies, surprising them all.

"SWITCHBLADE?!" Everyone but Miraculous Team asked in surprise.

"Commander?!W-What are you doing here?!" Firebreaker asked in confusion. Switchblade gave a whack on his head. He yelled, "OW! That hurt!"

"That was for your foolishness, defiance and letting emotion blind you! All this just to impress a girl. Look at the result of this mess," Switchblade chastised Firebreaker while glaring at Armorsaurus growled angrily. His apprentice looked in shame. He sighed, "And now I've come to clean your mess."

"W-What are you gonna do with her?" Firebreaker asked in concern.

"End her suffering," Switchblade answered firmly, shocking everyone to ready with their weapons, aiming at him.

"Oh boy. Lord Megatron is definitely mad," Flamewar remarked awkwardly.

Armorstrike Super Mode growled, "If you think you can just come here and kill her-!"

Switchblade interrupted, "Do not misinterpret my meaning. I've come to free her from Shadowmoth's control."

Once again, this surprise everyone again. Arcee questioned, "Why? And I don't believe Megatron would show mercy to her."

"He didn't. He wants her to be stopped," Switchblade confirmed sternly. Again, this surprise and confused his enemies.

"And you came alone?" Arcee asked curiously, without backup?

"Would you want me to bring unwanted guests here to complicate the situation?" Switchblade questioned sarcastically, prompting his former student to remain silent. Unsheathed his Twin Shadow Blades, he then asked, "Didn't think so. Are you gonna waste time with talking or fight to save her?"

Flamewar cheered, "Party's starting! Get it? Birthday Party started?"

Everyone groaned in annoyance. Switchblade glared at his arsonist, "Flamewar, you need to cut down with those horrible jokes. They're not even funny."

"HEY!" Flamewar exclaimed, feeling offended.

"Incoming! Take cover!" Arcee alerted everyone.

Armorsaurus unleashed a powerful Shockwave Pulse Roar at Team Ben and the rest of their allies. Ben transformed into the form of Lodestar, who magnetized thousands of metallic parts to form a shield to withstand the attack. This allowed both Autobots and Decepticons quickly fired at the skeletal Tyrannosaurus Rex, who backed off from the blasts. It then tried to fire both blasters and missiles at them. They all barely dodged and evaded the barrage and missiles. NEST Strike Team, Plumbers and French Military were providing covering fire for their giant robots. Both Switchblade and Aerialbots transformed into their jet modes to fly around her while shooting down on her, avoiding hitting on Transmutate.

While both Transmutate and her Armorsaurus were being distracted to deal with the ground force, Lodestar magnetized and merged makeshift shield into large metallic ball before throwing it at them. Hits his Omnitrix, he transformed into Stinkfly as he flew straight at the Akumatized Villainess and her Sentimonster. He fired his slimy goop to blind their eyes. This gives the rest of Team Ben and Miraculous Team to use the grappling hooks, tying up on both legs and hands while they pulled them back, preventing Armorsaurus from moving. Ladybug and Armorstrike Super Mode flew straight at Transmutate, who struggled to take out goop. She then used her EMP Blast to blast it off and even two girls. She yelled out loud, prompting Armorsaurus used his Shockwave Roar Pulse on the ground, shaking and knocking them off.

Transmutate yelled out loud as she led her Armorsaurus continued firing both arsenals and even Shockwave Roar Pulse at her enemies. She assisted her Sentimonster by unleashing both EMP Blast and EMP Screech at them. Quintessa levitated the makeshift shield to block the attack, allow her allies barely dodge and evade the attacks while firing back at them.

Flying around, Switchblade grunted, "By The Fallen's Damnation! This is getting to nowhere! Surely, one of you have a plan to stop her."

"I tried to use Lucky Charm but Transmutate is too fast and shocked my power for every 10 minutes," Ladybug complained while swinging around Armorsaurus.

"I rather not use Cataclysm too. I might kill her because both Megakuma and Amok are inside her Spark Chamber." Cat Noir explained as he, Tetrax and Rook were running while avoiding the EMP Blast from Transmutate.

"And also, try not to hurt her." Firebreaker added.

Flying together with Stinkfly, Armorstrike Super Mode spoke up, "We'll figure this out. No matter what, we will save her."

"Oh, gimme a break. This is why I like to play bad girl than hero," Circuit Breaker muttered.

Switchblade groaned, "Be glad that I can put up with this. If it were any Decepticons especially Megatron, they will not be patient with this situation. They rather blow it up."

"Yeah. Maybe you should join the Autobots, Switchblade." Arcee teased with a smirk, "Our team has code of honor and justice than the Cons, and especially we work well with the Humans as friends and family."

Switchblade scoffed, "Don't get your hopes high, Arcee-Chan. But perhaps…"

Arcee interrupted, "Not a chance, Switchblade! You know how I felt about that!"

"Like you should know how I felt about joining the Autobots since the war started?" Switchblade retorted dryly.

Arcee groaned, "Touché…"

Back to his usual hideout…

"YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! VICTORY IS ALMOST MINE!" Shadowmoth cheered madly and excitedly while dancing wildly. He laughed evilly, "They can add more help and heroes to their forces if they want. Because my Ultimate Weapon will defeat all. Those Miraculous will be mine at last!" He sighed calmly, "Emilie. Just hold on, my love. We will be reunited very soon."

"I'm afraid the reunion will have to be canceled, Gabriel Agreste…" The sinister yet dark voice spoke.

Shadowmoth gasped in shock and fear. He turned and looked back as he found unwanted guests – Megatron is now in the form of an older man with buildup body, white combed hair and short goatee beard wearing a white shirt with brown long coat, blue jean, black gloves and black boots, Goliath, Slender, Nautica is a female tanned mechanic with red hair wearing a purple shirt, blue overall pants, black gloves and pants, and finally, Flatline is a serious Caucasian older man wearing black shades and secret agent suit. They all standing before him while Flatline was holding Nathalie in gagged and tied up in ropes on the ground. She murmured in concern to her superior.

"N-Nathalie?!" Shadowmoth exclaimed in shock and concern.

Knelt down beside her, Flatline's Pretender smirked sinisterly while looking at how weak and tired she is. He remarked, "Aw… Look at her. She doesn't look very well after the use of Peacock Miraculous. Am I right, Agreste?"

Deeply shocked that someone to know his identity and Miraculous, Shadowmoth demanded angrily, "Who are you?! How did you get into my mansion?!"

"We have inside help," Goliath said calmly, along with Slender nodded in agreement.

"Oh. I am certain that you know who we are especially you've met my trusted lieutenants – Goliath and Slender," Megatron's Pretender said firmly and seriously. Shadowmoth was confused until he saw Goliath and Slender standing before him. He gasped in disbelief. He smirked, "Yes, Gabriel Agreste. I am Lord Mort Agnes, leader of my own organization – AS-CENT. – Apex Supreme Centurions. And of course, you now meet my crime doctor Dr. Bishop and mechanic Linda."

Though never heard of this new organization, he cannot let down his guard as he can tell that they're genuine threat. While wielding tightly on his cane, Shadowmoth grunted, "What do you want now?!"

"Very good. Straight to the point. If memory served me, Goliath did negotiate with you about not to akumatize and amokize any of our assets when Yamamoto and her friends are here in Paris." Lord Mort said calmly yet amusingly. He then unsheathed his long sword from his cane, alerting Shadowmoth. He then continued with snarl, "But instead, you chose to ignore and defy me! Just to get some stupid jewels! A great error you shall regret and suffered for the rest of your life, Gabriel Agreste!"

Lord Mort yelled furiously as he charged and slammed his sword at Shadowmoth, who was alerted and blocked it with his cane-like weapon. He quickly kicked him by the guts. Just as the masked French Supervillain recovered, he looked up and found the Lord of AS-CENT charged straight at him. He gave an uppercut on his face before grabbed and thrown him to the ground. He raised and slammed his sword at him. He quickly blocked it with his cane before using his Peacock Fan to summon and blew feathers at his face. He quickly kicked him off. Shadowmoth managed to get up as he engaged a fierce swordfight with Lord Mort, who calmly and firmly parried the attacks for couple of rounds. His lieutenants remained behind to watch while holding Nathalie as hostage.

As skilled with his fencing and swordfight, Shadowmoth struggled to fend against Lord Mort, who is both strong and aggressive with it. All he can do now is block and parry his attacks while trying to use his Peacock Fan to summon feathers to blindside, which would give him an edge to strike at it. Unfortunately, no matter how many times he distracted his new foe, he swiftly and quickly managed to parry the attacks from all sides while swinging some punches at him. The masked supervillain refused to give up and continued swinging his cane against the lord's sword, which parry the attacks for five times until the former thrust at the latter, who managed to grab and thrown him on the back, where his lieutenants moved aside. He got slammed against the backdoor. He grunted in pain while trying to get up.

"Come now, Agreste. Is that the best you can do?" Lord Mort questioned mockingly. He chuckled amusingly, "Or perhaps, you're in over your head, thinking that you actually won and defeat your nemeses. They were nothing but merely children, whom you keep underestimating and not realizing the consequence for too many times. You never learn. But then again, street rats like you are incapable to learn from mistakes. And that is why you always lose, street rat!"

There is one thing that he hates most than insulting his love for family, it's being called by another name that he has left his past behind. Shadowmoth yelled in anger as he summoned swarms of both Akumas and Amoks straight at Lord Mort and the rest of his allies. Linda took out and activated a small device, which flashed out and destroyed all of them at once.

With the swarms being removed, Lord Mort and the rest of his minions found Shadowmoth and Nathalie escaped.

"Don't you hate it when they do that?" Goliath remarked dryly.

Lord Mort narrowed his firm eyes as he agreed, "Indeed. They can run, but they cannot hide for long. Soundwave, begin the livestream. The masquerade ends."

Managed to escape from the AS-CENT, Shadowmoth and Nathalie used the elevator, going straight down to the basement. Exited out from the elevator, they were running through the bridge, heading straight to the platform, where it has the mechanical pod-like for containing comatose Emilie inside.

"Damn it! So close! We are so close to achieve our goals!" Shadowmoth exclaimed in frustration and anger.

"What should we do now, sir?" Nathalie asked before coughed weakly.

"We must leave the mansion now, moving all the essential weapons and tools including Miraculous Book and my wife to a safe haven. After that, we are going to finish the mission for good." Shadowmoth said determinedly and fiercely.

"But what about Adrien? AS-CENT could go after him." Nathalie asked in concern.

Shadowmoth stopped at once as he gave some thoughts and concerns about Adrien's safety. Since AS-CENT knew about his alter ego and goal, they could harm him for interfering their assets. What should he do now?

Shadowmoth growled while shaking his head, "We'll get him after we get the Miraculous!"

Nathalie gasped, "But sir-!"

Shadowmoth interrupted, "Adrien will be fine as long he's with 'friends' and nowhere near to our home at the moment. Now we need to get out of here and get the Miraculous while we had the chance!"

Just as Shadowmoth and Nathalie arrived at the platform, they got shaken and fallen on their back by a powerful quake. They looked up and found Rumble, who smirked sinisterly while his Earthquake Crusher on the ground. Ravage pounced and pinned Nathalie to the ground as he roared at her like a jungle cat. Shadowmoth was about to help her until both Laserbeak and Ratbat fired their blasters at him to back off. The metallic bird-like alien launched his tentacles to punch him back. The purple-colored bat unleashed Sonic Screech, blowing him to the bridge.

Before he could do anything, he heard the elevator made a ding noise. Shadowmoth turned back and found Lord Mort and his lieutenants have arrived at the scene.

"Leaving so soon, Agreste? Come now. We're not done with our talk," Lord Mort said darkly yet amusingly, making Shadowmoth uneasy and scared. He then looked around of his surroundings especially the pod. He smirked amusingly, "So, this is where you've hidden your wife from the world. How quaint. I wonder if Adrien knows about this."

Shadowmoth growled, "You leave Adrien out of this! He has nothing to do about this."

"I'm afraid he already is involved with this, Agreste." Lord Mort smirked sinisterly, confusing Shadowmoth. He continued, "I will give you a little hint. What does your son and Cat Noir have in common? And of course, does your son or it likes the cheese?"

At first, he was confused by his cryptic; Shadowmoth then recalled about him found his son wearing the ring and also keep having camembert for his unusual eating habits. Carefully piecing them together, he was in deeply shocked and disbelieved.

"My son is Cat Noir?!" Shadowmoth asked in disbelief and shocked. Lord Mort smirked amusingly. He shook his head, "No! No! No! All this time, I could have the ring when he was inside my house from the start?!"

Lord Mort shook his head in disappointment, "And that is why you always failed. But I was not referring to your career. I was talking about you being a failure parent. Just like your father."

Once again angered by the past, Shadowmoth yelled angrily, "Do not compare me to my ungrateful father! I! AM! NOT! HIM!"

"And yet you are. Poor Adrien is suffering his father's experience of being abused. And I can see why you wanted her back because you are a failure," Lord Mort mocked amusingly with chuckles. He continued with his mockery, "Once a failure, always a failure. No matter how much you tried because in the end, you will always be a street rat and failure. You will never achieve anything."

"SILENCE!" Shadowmoth screamed in anger as he charged and struck his cane at Lord Mort, who deflected the attack before punching him straight against the pod with little effort. He grunted in pain, "No. I refused to end like this!"

"It's over now, street rat," Lord Mort said darkly while readying with his long sword.

"Not quite!" Shadowmoth disagreed as he opened his cane's top to launch a hidden Megakuma. It flew and entered the sword, darkening it. Lord Mort now has the dark visor. He smirked, "You will regret of insulting me, Lord Mort. From now on, you shall serve me. I give you the power of giving nightmares to your enemies to suffer for the rest of their lives. Now go. Finish your lieutenants and bring my son to me. Give them the nightmares they will never forget."

Having the blank looks with glowing visor, Lord Mort answered bluntly, "As you wish, my new master. I shall use my new gift…" Eyes are covered in his dark purple-colored eyes with mists, he smirked sinisterly, "On you!"

"What?! Impossible!" Shadowmoth exclaimed in shock and disbelief. Lord Mort then began marching towards him. Using his Butterfly Miraculous, he tried to control him but no avail. His new enemy is approaching close to him. He panicked, "W-What are you?! You're not supposed to resist my power!"

"You are about to find out why many criminals and aliens have met their tragic ends for defying and challenging me," Lord Mort chuckled evilly yet sinisterly as he began glitching and transforming into his true form of Megatron. The rest of his lieutenants transformed into their true forms as well. This shocked and scared Shadowmoth. He declared, "I am the Dominator! I am the Destroyer! I am Megatron!"

"O-Oh my god! Y-You're one of them?! W-What have I gotten myself into?!" Shadowmoth panicked in fear.

Megatron smirked, "Now, street rat. You will experience your greatest nightmare in your life!"

Megatron's eyes glowed in dark purple. He roared out loud as his eyes then fired laser beams straight at Shadowmoth's eyes. Feeling the stinge in his eyes, he covered them while screaming in pain and agony, shocking and surprising everyone. Just as he moved his hands, his eyes glowed in dark purple as victimized supervillain continued screaming.

Megatron smirked amusingly as his eyes continued glowing like he is seeing Shadowmoth's nightmares. Barricade was a bit of surprise, thought remained stoic as he crossed his arms. Soundwave has his hands twitched a bit about the situation. Nautica was completely shocked by the event. Flatline remained blunt and calm. Nathalie was completely shocked and concern to call him.

Nightmare…

Gabriel gasped in shock as if he just awakened from the nightmares. However, he's in the middle of darkness. No one in sights.

"W-Where am I?! What is this place?!" Shadowmoth demanded in confusion and hurt.

"Father…"

Gabriel turned and looked back as he found Adrien stood before him. He asked, "Adrien?! You're here?! How?!" He shook his head, "Never mind! Give me your Miraculous now, then we go after Ladybug's! So, we can bring your mother back! Our family can finally be reunited!"

"No…" Adrien answered sternly. Gabriel was surprised by his defiance. He transformed into Cat Noir. He glared at him, "I will not give you my Miraculous, just so you can get your own happy ending."

Gabriel was deeply shocked as he gave a death glare at his son, "Adrien, you will obey my command. I am your father!" Just as he tried to rub his ring, but to his shock, he found it missing. He gasped, "No! No! Where is it?!"

"So, you were controlling me, weren't you? This whole time?!" Cat Noir asked dryly yet angrily, scaring Gabriel. He readied with his Cataclysm, "Because I'm a Sentimonster? Not a living being? Not born naturally?! Am I right?!"

"H-How?! How did you know about this?!" Gabriel asked in shock and fear.

"Why, Gabriel…" A familiar yet kind female voice asked in hurt. Gabriel looked on the left, where he found Emilie stood before him. She was crying in tears. She asked, "Why, Gabriel?! How could you do this?! He was our flesh and blood! Our miracle! Our hope! Our happiness! How could you hurt my son?!"

Gabriel shook his head in denial, "No! You're wrong, Emilie! I would never hurt him! I'm only want to protect him. Discipline him! Perfected him! I want him to the best!"

"Don't you mean controlling him?" Nathalie asked angrily. Gabriel turned to her. She chastised, "Don't lie to yourself, Gabriel. You don't care what he thinks and what he wants. You just want to control him like a puppet. You should be ashamed of yourself for treating him like a monster. You're just like your father."

Gabriel snapped, "I am nothing like my father!"

"Are you sure about that, Gabriel?" Audrey questioned dryly, scaring him. She continued, "If it weren't for me, you wouldn't have become famous and rich, and also having greatest career in your life. In fact, I should never have helped you. I should have left you there. Back where you belong, street rat."

"Don't you dare call me that?! I am more than a street rat!" Gabriel berated Audrey, "How dare you treated your friends like this?!"

"Like how you did to us?!" Mayor Bourgeois demanded angrily, shocking Gabriel. He angrily scolding, "I thought we were friends. Friends were supposed to help and support each other. But instead; you used us, abused us and betrayed us like we were just pawns. Like she said, you belong to the poor, not the riches."

Gabriel panicked, "No! It's not true! I-I didn't use you like pawns! I would never do that!"

Sooner or later, many people whom he considered children, models, friends and family including the Grassettes appeared before him. They all berated and mocked him of how he thinks he's above them and did everything good, but in reality, he was actually weak, inferior and laughingstock from the start of his life.

Seeing so many people criticizing and chastising him for terrible deeds he has done began deteriorating his mind. He began panicking and madly breathed hyperventilating before screamed in pain and agony. He then dropped on his knee as he tried to breath slowly and regain his composure. He slowly got up and found everyone disappeared.

"Quite crowd you have, Grassette. They must have love you so much." Megatron's voice commented sarcastically, alerting Gabriel. He slowly turned to his back, where he found Megatron in his original size stood before him. He chuckled, "I must admit it. It's such an incredible power you've gifted me. It does remind me of my alternate counterpart using some mystical power called Geass for giving the weak human emperor some nightmares he feared the most. Never thought I would use it again. Better than being an immortal. He wasted that power."

Gabriel panicked, "S-Stay back! Stay away from me!"

"Oh… Why? Don't you want to see and talk with your father?!" Megatron mocked amusingly as he transformed into the very muscular and intimidating man in chef suit stood before him. Gabriel panicked before falling down on his back. He scoffed, "Look at you, Gabi! So weak! So pathetic! So lazy! Can't even make a stand to yourself! Not man enough! All you ever think about is designing some ridiculous fashion! It's a waste of time! Nothing but a stupid dream! And you married some rich brat because you're lazy to do the hard work and can't even cook!? And my grandson is actually a freak! I would never have a freak in my family! I promised you, my boy that you will never, ever have that stupid dream! All you have now is your worst nightmare for life!"

"Noooooooooooooooo!" Gabriel cried in tears. He sobbed tearfully, "S-Stop! Just stop! All I want is Emilie back! Is that so much to ask?! I just want her back! I-I just can't live without her. I love her so much. She was my first true friend and the only one who understands me. She is my miracle to escape darkness. And she risked her life to create Adrien. He is our miracle…"

Transforming back into his true form, Megatron did not show his empathy or even sympathy at Gabriel. He instead kicked Gabriel straight against the wall of darkness. The fashion designer coughed weakly before wheezed heavily.

Megatron scoffed in disgust, "Spare me of your false sympathy, Grassette. Everyone has lost their loved ones, even me, my forces and even my enemies. Instead of weeping and wishing things would have been different for them, we moved on. Your son moved on. Your friends moved on. Your family moved on. They never let the past stopped them from reaching beyond. But you refused to do so because you missed her. Cry me a river, little man."

Gabriel whimpered in fear, "P-Please. I just want the Miraculous! That's all I asked. To bring her back!"

"Do not take me for a fool, Grassette!" Megatron exclaimed in impatient yet angry tone at frightened Gabriel. He continued, "I have been wise to your excuses for a while. This is never about your love. It's always all about you. You just couldn't stand anyone including your friends and family to look down on you, treat you very different, mocking you, bested you and even control you like a puppet. All because you were born as a street rat. So, you falsified your identity, which no one knows your true past. Not only you were able to achieve your dream and become richest man in this world, you also take revenge on those who wronged you, humiliated you and refused to acknowledge you. But it wasn't enough for you. You want more. More power. More control. More worship of you. Thinking like a god. How petty and pathetic you truly are. After all, you were bested by mere children especially your son. If you cannot even learn from the past, then you will never achieve it higher."

"No… No… No…" Gabriel said weakly yet scared, "It's not true… It's not true… I'm not beaten! I have not lost! I refused to let anyone especially you get in my way! I am Shadowmoth! I am the master that controls the world! I deserve the power and wish! I will get what I deserve!"

Megatron scoffed, "Oh, don't worry. You will get what you deserve. I will help you reunite with your wife without Miraculous."

Gabriel gasped, "R-Really? Whatever it is, just do it! I need her back!"

Megatron smirked sinisterly, "Of course. You won't regret it."

Nightmare Ends…

Megatron deactivated his power, releasing Shadowmoth from the nightmares. The French Supervillain panted heavily and weakly as he was recovering from it. The Lord of Decepticons snapped his long sword in two, releasing Megakuma. He then quickly fired his Fusion Cannon to decimate the bug into nothingness. Megatron turned and nodded to Flatline, who nodded seriously and bluntly. The blunt doctor then marched straight to the healing pod while he was preparing with his syringe and a canister with a familiar purple-colored formula.

Just as he opened the case, Flatline injected the formula into comatose Emilie's neck. It is now flowing through the veins. Shadowmoth managed to get up. He quickly approached and checked on his wife. Nathalie is still pinned down by Ravage.

Comatose Emilie remained still. Suddenly, her finger twitched a bit, followed by her body started shaking wildly and madly and then, she started make some grunting and groaning noise. Opening her eyes in purple-colored mist, he then screamed in pain and agony, alerting both Shadowmoth and Nathalie. Just before they could do anything, the scream suddenly silenced.

"Emilie?!" Shadowmoth called.

Suddenly, something just popped out from the healing pod-like. It revealed herself to be Emilie, covered with purple-colored veins around her body while her eyes are still in purple. Instead of cheering happily, she gave a loud yet monstrous howl, scaring both of them. She's almost look like a zombie.

"Oh my god. Emilie…" Nathalie said in horrified tone.

Completely horrified of what he was looking at, Shadowmoth turned and glared at Flatline, "What did you do to her?!"

"I gave her an experimented Dark Energon formula. Lord Megatron wanted me to test on some dead fleshlings to see if they can be revived or not," Flatline answered bluntly, terrified Shadowmoth. He scoffed, "Apparently, Dr. Arkevile and Dr. Animo's theories are indeed right. Dark Energon really can work on the dead. Cybertronians or organic. They're the perfect pawns for Lord Megatron to use."

Shadowmoth turned and glared at Megatron, "No! No! No! No! T-This is not what I want!"

"Oh yes, you do," Megatron retorted calmly while showing his demonic smirk, terrifying French Supervillain. He chuckled, "You say 'just do it' without even knowing what is the cure for her condition. And here it is. Your wife is revived. Thank you for letting your wife to be our test subject, Grassette."

Shadowmoth is completely angry as he was being tricked. Readied with his cane, he shouted, "I will kill you for this trickery!"

"I don't think so." Megatron disagreed. Snapping his fingers, he ordered, "Emilie, play with your husband!"

Terrorcon-Emilie roared out loud as she pounced and pinned Shadowmoth down. She began tackling him. He yelled in pain as he tried to block her attacks and struggled to escape. During the struggles, she unintentionally knocked both Butterfly and Peacock Miraculous off his chest, causing him to transform back to his civilian form.

Seeing Gabriel 'having reunion' with Terrorcon-Emilie, Megatron picked up two Miraculous. He looked at them carefully.

"So, these are the items that gives power and monsters to anyone to use for their personal gain?" Megatron asked dryly. Just as he placed them on his chest, Nooroo and Duusu emerged out from the Miraculous. They appeared before him. Instead of relief and concern, they gasped in fear. He raised his eyebrow at them, "So, these are the Kwamis? I was expecting some fearsome creatures, not some Scraplets."

"O-Oh my creation! W-What is he?! So much darkness and pure evil in him. He's worse than our master," Duusu panicked in fear.

Seeing a shadowy monster with two horns aura-like emerging out from Megatron's body, Nooroo quivered, "U-Unicron?! Awaken?!"

Megatron was surprised by Nooroo's declaration. He remarked, "No. I am Megatron – your new master. How interesting that you know the Cybertronian God of Destruction? How so?"

Nooroo gulped, "W-We've seen him. We've heard him. We've met him at the Beginning of Earth's Creation. He was badly injured and entered comatose from the war against his Counterpart of Light. Even at his injuries, we can sense an amount of great power within him. If he ever recovered, he could destroy everything. With the help of Gimmi the Kwami of Reality, we've sealed him to the very place that no one can ever find and awaken him."

"How intriguing. If I were to destroy you and your kind especially the Kwami of Reality, would that free Unicron?" Megatron asked curiously.

"Are you crazy?! You want our universe destroyed?!" Duusu exclaimed in fear.

Nooroo nodded fearfully, "Yes. Even if you destroy us or even Gimmi, the seal is permanent until the day of planet alignment."

"Nooroo!" Duusu exclaimed in annoyance.

Nooroo covered his mouth in fear, "Uh oh…"

Megatron smirked amusingly, "Why thank you, you useless creatures. It's no wonder this pretender could easily subdue you all. You're all weak and pathetic."

"Even so, why target some random yet useless citizens, instead of criminals is beyond my understanding." Barricade remarked, "Worst of all, he doesn't even have his own followers and soldiers to command. It's no wonder he always failed so easily for two years."

"What will you do with them?" Flatline questioned.

"Should I study them? Perhaps, these Miraculous could be used for our benefits." Nautica suggested.

"No. Unlike Shadowmoth, I gain my own followers through the use of my might, prowess, skills, cunning and charisma. The Decepticons are the results without these trinkets," Megatron explained firmly as he took both Miraculous out, making Kwamis disappeared at once. He dropped them both down. He then stomped his right foot on them, damaging two Miraculous. He shouted, "These trinkets are nothing but cheap tricks. Truly more useless and worthless than Omnitrix."

Still struggling with his zombified wife, he saw both Miraculous badly damaged. Gabriel shouted, "You fool! Do you have any idea what you've done?!"

"Should I care?" Megatron asked in uninterested tone.

Gabriel snarled, "Now the Miraculous are damaged, I won't able to control Transmutate. She will go out-of-control and destroy everything in her part! She could blow up the city with so much electromagnetic pulse in her body!"

Instead of worried and terrified, Megatron smirked calmly, "So be it. After all, we're not even here."

Gabriel was in deep shock of what Megatron. He remarked in realization, "Adrien…"

Using their makeshift diamonds on the ground, Tetrax and Diamondhead were trapping Armorsaurus's legs from moving while the Autobots and three Decepticons were holding its bodies from moving. Quintessa used her telekinesis to hold them down. Team Ben, Miraculous Team and Circuit Breaker used their powers and weapons to minimize damages while destroying missiles and blasts from shooting down on their military allies, who were armed and readied to attack. Ladybug and Armorstrike Super Mode were holding Transmutate from moving around, allowing Lucky Girl to scan her body while Kevin was using welding torch to open her spark chamber, trying to get Megakuma and Amok out without damaging her spark.

As the heroes tried to free the victim from being controlled, both Megakuma and Amok were glitching and giving some static shocks, which is affecting her spark chamber. Feeling ache from her spark chamber, Transmutate gave a howl of pain as she unleashed powerful yet devastating Electromagnetic Pulse Repellent to repel and knock her enemies to the ground hard, as well as neutralized their power source and weapons. They all moaned in pain while trying to recover and getting up.

"What the heck just knock us?" Kevin asked in confusion. He then found his metallic form dropping to his normal form. Tried to absorb the ground's material, he gasped, "My power! It's not working!"

"Same goes to me!" Cat Noir exclaimed as he tried to activate his Cataclysm.

"Me too," Ben confirmed while trying to activate his Omnitrix.

Testing the powers and weapons, everyone was completely shocked and disbelief to find out they're not functioning.

"Oh dear," Rook and Bluestreak remarked in disbelief and shock.

Her Super Mode is already weakened and powerless, Armorstrike panted, "No! This can't be happening!"

"Guys, we've got bigger things to worry about!" Ladybug exclaimed as she was pointing at Armorsaurus.

Everyone turned and looked at Transmutate and her Armorsaurus, who were reacting wildly and madly as if they are going out of control. Their spark chambers were shaking and static with electrical shocks while madly increasing powers. They screamed in pain and agony.

"What's happening with her?!" Lucky Girl said in concern.

"It has begun…" Quintessa said in fear as if she was sensing disturbance in Transmutate's.

Tetrax hissed, "No clue. I've got a bad feeling about this. This is almost like an old Omnitrix entered self-destruct mode."

"That's because it is!" Ratchet's voice exclaimed in concern, scaring almost everyone from their commlinks. He continued, "Perceptor, Thundercracker and I have just finished analyzing her powers! Their Spark Chambers and EMP Powers are charging and overloading! They're about to detonate! And I don't mean it's just your area. It can also blow the whole continent or the world!"

"WHAT?!" Everyone asked in shock and concern.

"Ratchet, is there any way we can take Megakuma and Amok out of her spark chamber, without damaging?" Optimus Prime asked.

"I'm sorry, Optimus. There isn't. There is only one way to save her…" Ratchet's voice admitted in concern.

Overhearing of the situation, Switchblade readied with his Shadow Sword, "So be it. I shall end her suffering." He was blocked by Firebreaker. He commanded, "Firebreaker, move aside. NOW!"

Firebreaker gave a death glare, "No. I won't let you do this."

"We're not going to kill her!" Armorstrike Super Mode argued angrily, "There must be a way to help her!"

"There isn't." Switchblade disagreed firmly.

"Yes, there is. The only way to save her is my Lucky Charm," Ladybug said in concern. She then looked at depowered Magical Yo-Yo. She hissed, "And now, it's inactive. There's nothing we can do."

"TERESA!" An older voice cried, surprising almost everyone including Armorstrike Super Mode and Ladybug. They all turned and looked at a familiar older priest, coming from residents, heading straight towards Armorsaurus. He called, "Teresa! I'm here! Your father is here!"

"Who is that human?! What is he doing here?!" Switchblade demanded.

"That's Father Claude! He must have been worried sick about his daughter!" Ladybug explained in concern.

Armorstrike Super Mode called, "Father Claude, don't! Don't go near her!"

Ignoring their concerns, his main concern is to ensure his adopted daughter to be safe. Father Claude tried to approach the Armorsaurus, though he suffered some electrical shocks zapping and injuring him by shoulders and legs. Despite the injuries, he continued marching towards her regardless.

"Teresa! Teresa! Can you hear me? You have to stop this! Please respond to me! It's your father!" Father Claude called in concern. Transmutate and Armorsauru did not hear as they continued screaming in pain from their spark chambers charging madly. He shouted, "TERESA!"

Somehow, miraculously, his shout reached her ear. Transmutate gasped in surprise. She looked down and found Father Claude standing before her. She asked, "F-Father?"

Father Claude gasped in surprise, "Yes! It's me! I'm here, Teresa! I'm here!"

Feeling her spark chamber overloading and electrified wildly, Transmutate cried in pain, "Father! Please! Help me!"

"It's okay! I'm here! Father is here for you!" Father Claude assured Transmutate, who struggled to control her power as well. He hissed in frustration, "T-There must be something I can do! I have to save her! Assure her that everything is fine! But her autism is making things difficult for me to reach her! She needs someone she loved to be there for."

After hearing what Father Claude has said, Armorstrike Super Mode and Ladybug knew what they must do.

"Marinette, are you willing to do it?" Armorstrike Super Mode asked.

Ladybug nodded firmly, "Yes, I do. Teresa is our family. She is our sisters."

"I'll contain her powers now," Quintessa said firmly.

Quintessa flew straight to Transmutate and Armorsaurus, who are still struggling with overloaded powers. Using her Dark Magic and Witchcraft, she magically contained the power within. Armorstrike Super Mode smiled happily to see Ladybug's willing to make a sacrifice for her family. Both girls marched towards struggled Transmutate. Before anyone could do anything, both girls transformed back to their civilian forms. This surprised Miraculous Team as they did not only expect Ladybug to break the rules, but also turned out to be one of their classmates, though some like Rena Rouge (Alya), Viperion (Luka), Purple Tigress (Juleka) and Bunnix (Alix) knew about her identity.

Cat Noir, who has been her partner for a long time, was surprised, "Marinette… She is Ladybug?" He then realized something. He turned and looked at Ben and his team. He demanded, "You knew it, didn't you?"

Unable to hide the truth, Ben nodded firmly, "Yeah, we do. We're sorry. We want you guys do it willingly, not us. You told us not to tell each other about it."

"Yeah. We did." Cat Noir said in understanding tone. He then looked at Julie and Marinette approached towards struggled Transmutate. He sighed, "I know what we can do. We're gonna help Teresa."

"I wish I could say the same thing with mine. Dang it! Bad timing for Omnitrix's battery to go out! Damn it!" Ben grumbled as he tried to twist and turn his Omnitrix. He yelled in frustration before hits his watch against the Bulkhead's leg, which surprisingly gave a jolt to it. It then transformed him into Pesky Dust. He groaned, "Of all the aliens, how is this one gonna help Teresa?!"

Circuit Breaker scoffed while crossed her arms, "Wow. You really picked the lousy alien, Tennyson. How is he gonna help?"

"That's it! Ben, you're genius!" Moonracer exclaimed excitedly, confusing everyone. She explained, "Nemuina's Oneirokinesis, or to put it simple, Dream Manipulation doesn't just give pleasant dreams, but also calm her down and helps her to regain control of her power. In fact, that is the only chance we have."

"You're joking," Circuit Breaker said in disbelief.

Pesky Dust blinked his eyes, "Wow. I didn't know I can do that. But if it can help Julie with this problem, I'm in!" He turned and gave thumbs up to Bulkhead, "Thanks, Bulkhead!"

Bulkhead was surprise as he nervously answered, "Uh, you're welcome?"

Pesky Dust took a deep breathe, "Alright! Here I go!"

As Julie and Marinette marched towards struggled Transmutate, Pesky Dust flew straight to her back, though barely dodged her EMP Blast. Using his Sleeping Dust, he made her a bit sleepy, allowing him to manipulate and control her dream to calm her mind.

"Julie! Now! Talk to her!" Pesky Dust exclaimed.

Holding Ship on her hands, Julie then talked, "Teresa! It's okay. I'm here too!"

"So, am I!" Marinette added, along with Tikki agreeing.

"J-Julie? Mari? Is that you?" Transmutate asked hopefully yet scared. Julie and Marinette nodded firmly. Though happy to see them, she is still suffering aches in her spark chamber. She groaned in pain, "P-Please… Help me…"

"Yes. We will. But only you can do this." Julie said calmly.

Marinette nodded, "Yeah. And don't worry, we will be with you. Now calm down and control your power. Stop overloading the Spark Chamber with EMP power."

Though wanted to do it, Transmutate was hesitated and scared especially still feeling the ache in her spark chamber. She cried in tears, "I… I can't… It's too much…"

"Yes, you can, Teresa!" Pesky Dust encouraged Teresa while calming her mind with her bringing some happy memories to her dream. He sighed calmly, "You can do this. You are not alone, Teresa. Remember the visit? Remember the arts? Remember the party? Remember the fun you have? Remember the friends, the family and the love you have?"

"I-I don't know if it's called 'love'," Firebreaker said embarrassingly.

Flamewar scoffed while teasing with 'kissing' noise, "Firebreaker and Teresa sitting on the tree." Firebreaker glared at her while Switchblade whacked on her head. She yelped in pain, "Yeesh. Some people can't take a joke."

Pesky Dust groaned with his eyes rolling. He then continued, "Teresa, we know you can do it. You're stronger than this. You're better than this. You're also kind, smart and brave as any of us too. These powers don't control you; you control them because you're the master. You can tell these bastards to get the hell out of your life because you are your own person! We are here for you because we're friends and family."

"Language!" Father Claude scolded Pesky Dust. He groaned, "What is with the world saying such foul language?! Has the world gone mad?!"

Tarnsmutate was still doubtful and scared. Firebreaker spoke, "You can do this, Teresa. You're an amazing girl I ever met!"

"We're here for you, Teresa!" Marinette said firmly.

"Be confident! Be strong!" Tikki cheered.

Holding Marinette close to her, Julie declared firmly, "You're Teresa, not Transmutate. And you're our family. We'll always support and love each other."

It wasn't just Julie, Marinette, Pesky Dust and Firebreaker. Transforming back into civilian forms, Miraculous Team including Adrien joined in the cheers, along with Team Ben, Arcee Bulkhead, Bumblebee and Moonracer. Not just them, Optimus Prime, Grandpa Max, and the rest of military also joined in.

Hearing the cheers surprised yet touched her spark, Transmutate has always thought that she was a nobody and weirdo, who never deserve family, friends and love due to her condition and powers. For the first time in her life, they were cheering and supporting her. They considered her to be one of them, not weirdo or nobody.

"Everyone…" Transmutate said in touched. She smiled happily with tears, "Thank you…"

Taking a deep breath; Transmutate calmly and slowly released it as she now firmly tried to regain the control of her powers on Electromagnetic Pulse, Megakuma and Amok, though she suffered some aches in her spark due to them glitching madly. Though she managed to regain the control overloaded power, she is unable to contain it much longer or disperse it. She has to release the power but where to fire.

After carefully thinking, Transmutate yelled out loud as she and her Armorsaurus lifted their heads up high. They opened their mouths widely, unleashing some powerful beam of electromagnetic pulse straight to the sky. This shocked and surprised everyone to see it, though they were a bit of concern if she can handle with it or not. For the moment has passed, they both managed to release all the energy from their bodies. They both panted calmly yet exhaustingly after releasing so much of the overloaded powers. Quintessa stopped using her powers. Transmutate looked up and smiled at everyone, who then smiled and cheered happily that she managed to control her power and save the world in time.

Quintessa was surprised as she remarked, "Incredible. Pretender Class T398 was able to control her powers because her friendship and family bonds with these people."

"She did it," Marinette said in relief.

"All thanks to you, milady," Adrien said calmly to his partner. Marinette turned and looked at him. She yelped in surprise. He smiled warmly, "Hey, Ladybug."

"Adrien? H-How?! W-What are you-?!" Marinette stopped as she found Plagg float besides his owner. She gasped, "You're Cat Noir?"

Adrien nodded, "Yeah. I'm sorry for blowing up my cover."

Instead of angry, Marinette gave him a hug, "Actually, I'm glad you did. If not for you and my friends, we wouldn't able to help Teresa. Besides, I'm through with secret identities."

Adrien was surprised yet touch as he smiled, "Me too, milady."

However, out of all sudden, Transmutate yelled in pain before spilling and spewing out of blood from her inner organs. This shocked and alerted everyone to see it.

"TERESA!" Julie and Marinette exclaimed in concern.

"W-What is happening?!" Father Claude asked in fear.

Using their scanners to check on Transmutate's body, Rook and Bluestreak gasped in shock and concern. Rook reported, "Something is happening to Megakuma and Amok! They're damaging her Spark Chamber! Why?"

Quintessa narrowed her firm eyes as she answered, "Something happened to Shadowmoth. He is not controlling them."

Bluestreak nodded, "Whatever the case, we have to get them out of her chamber now before they could destroy her!"

"How are we supposed to do that?! If I Cataclysm or we tried to damage her Spark Chamber, it could kill her!" Plagg exclaimed in concern.

Tikki nodded in concern, "There is no guarantee that my Lucky Charm powers could save her life. It's too risky."

"There must be something we can do!" Pesky Dust exclaimed in concern.

While suffering some injuries form her Spark Chamber, Transmutate watched her friends and families struggled to think of a way to save without killing her. And at the same time, she gave some concerning thoughts about Megakuma and Amok might create the next overpower EMP if doing nothing. She knows what she can do now.

Reading her thought, Pesky Dust gasped, "Y-You wouldn't! Teresa, don't you dare-!"

Without letting Pesky Dust to say anything, she quickly grabbed and thrown him straight at both Luka and Alix to the ground hard. Transmutate immediately teleported at once. She reappeared behind of Plagg, whom she touched and absorbed his power, which surprised and confused him and his allies. She teleported and returned to her Armorsaurus's head.

Transformed back into civilian form, Ben cried in fear, "Teresa! Don't do it!"

"Cataclysm!" Transmutate ordered, activating her powers. Deeply scared, she knew she has to do this. She gave a gentle smile to her confused friends, "Thank you… For everything…"

Realizing of what Transmutate is about to do, everyone shouted in unison, "TERESA! DON'T! NO! DON'T DO IT! DON'T USE THAT POWER!"

Without hesitation and fear, Transmutate slammed her Cataclysm right on top of her chest, deteriorating and breaking them into pieces. She then pulled her Spark Chamber out before crushing and damaging it badly. While this released Megakuma and Amok out, it also caused the akumatized Cybertronian coughed and spewed so much out of red and blue blood from her mouth.

"Noooooooooooooooooooooo!" Julie and Marinette screamed in concern.

Armorsaurus roared in pain as it fell and broke into pieces while Transmutate fell to the ground hard. Julie and Marinette rushed to check on her now. Seeing both Megakuma and Amok were about to escape, Firebreaker yelled angrily as he slashed his sword at them into pieces, killing them for good.

After both Megakuma and Amok destroyed, Armorsaurus's parts have disappeared into nothingness while Transmutate transformed back into Teresa.

"Wow… That was hardcore…" Circuit Breaker remarked in surprise.

"Teresa! No! Stay with us! Please!" Julie pleaded in concern. She turned and looked at Marinette, "Marinette…"

"Hang on! Tikki, Spots On!" Marinette said determinedly.

Just as Tikki entered the earrings, Marinette transformed into her Ladybug form. She summoned Lucky Charm item before throwing to sky and activate its miracle healing. Everything is restored to the way it was including Teresa. However, though her body is repaired, she looked very pale and weakened than before.

Father Claude checked on his adopted daughter. Checking on her condition, he was complete concern, "S-She's not getting better. She's dying."

"I-I don't understand. That should have work," Alya said in confusion, "Marinette, your power should have fixed everything including her. Right?"

After carefully thinking about her powers, Ladybug hissed in upset tone, "I… I don't know… I thought my power could heal her."

"She has overuse her own EMP, which is actually part of her body system." Quintessa explained seriously. Everyone looked at her. She continued, "And not only, her Megakuma and Amok power have mixed and overloaded together with EMP. This has extensively affected and damaged her Spark Chamber than we thought. She is now beyond repair and heal. She can't be saved."

Everyone was deeply horrified and shocked to hear about it. They all couldn't believe it.

"No…" Ladybug said in fear.

"No! No! No! This can't be it! It can't be!" Julie screamed in agony and despair while holding Teresa on her arms. She cried in tears, "T-There must be something we can help her! Ben! Tell me that you have any healing aliens or maybe using smartest aliens to fix her! Anything! Please!"

"You're her creator. Can't you transfer her to new body?" Bluestreak demanded.

Quintessa scoffed, "You fool. Even if I did, her spark and power may not be compatible with the new body. It will only delay the inevitable. She will die very soon."

Ben looked away from Julie as he admitted in hurt and pain, "Not even my Omnitrix can save her, Julie. I don't think Alien X is fully healed or even Magic Magnus can help to save her. I'm sorry."

"Commander, think Nautica can help her?" Firebreaker asked Switchblade, who gave a whack on his head.

Switchblade scolded Firebreaker, "Do you think Lord Megatron would care about saving her?" Firebreaker kept quiet. He shook his head, "Didn't think so."

Flamewar nodded in agreement, "He kinda has the point."

Completely devastated that there is nothing her friends and even enemies can do to help her, all Julie can do is helplessly watch Teresa wheezed weakly and shallowly as her life is coming to an end. Ship did his best to comfort his owner by nuzzle on her waist.

Julie hissed while looking down in despair, "I… I'm sorry, Teresa. For everything…"

"Don't… Don't sorry for this…" Teresa said weakly yet optimistically. She raised her hand to comfort her twin sister's face. She continued gently, "I'm… Happy… To… Meet you… I'm… Happy… Together… With you… And friends… Best… Birthday… Ever…"

"Teresa…" Julie said sadly with tears.

Teresa turned and looked at both heroic teams and villain teams. Everyone including two Decepticons remained silence to watch the event. Firebreaker stood there and sadly looked at her.

Tears flowing down on her cheeks, Teresa smiled sadly and thanked, "My father… Friends… Good… Friends… Dark… F-Firebreaker… Thank you… For everything… I… Love… You All… G-Goodbye…"

With the last of her breath, Teresa lifelessly hung her head on back, much to everyone's shock and despair. Father Claude, Julie, Marinette and even Firebreaker cried in tears. Most lowered their heads while kept silence to pay their respect to her. Some cried in tears for both sympathy and the loss of their friend.

Julie passed her deceased twin sister to Father Claude, so that he can give her a proper burial. Just before Ben could give her some comfort, she immediately merged together with Ship, transformed into Armorstrike Super Mode. This not only surprised but also concerned him.

"Julie, what are you doing?" Ben asked as he hoped that she wasn't planning to do it out of anger.

"What does it look like? Finding that bastard! I'm gonna kill him for this!" Armorstrike angrily answered, concerning everyone.

"Wow…" Kevin remarked in surprise.

"Julie, no!" Ladybug exclaimed in concern.

"You don't mean that!" Lucky Girl protested.

"Absolutely not! You cannot be reckless to fight Shadowmoth!" Tetrax stoically refused.

Grandpa Max argued, "He could be too strong and dangerous for you to handle. Not to mention, he will turn your negative emotion against you."

Rook nodded, "Indeed. Revenge will not bring Teresa back. And it will not heal from your pain either. You need to grief for this."

Armorstrike snapped angrily, "I know that! But I'm doing it, so that he won't hurt anyone again!"

"Julie…" Ben said in concern.

Optimus Prime knelt down before Armorstrike, "I understand, Julie. We will help you find and stop him for good. But remember, we are not doing this for revenge, this is for justice, for the people of Paris and for Teresa. Do you understand?"

Armorstrike firmly yet angrily nodded, "Understood."

"Guys! Check your phones now! News update!" Alya exclaimed in concern, "Somebody or a group have found and unmasked Shadowmoth!"

Instead of looking at the phone, Bluestreak used his scanner to activate a large holographic screen for everyone to watch the latest news. The news revealed Gabriel Agrests being Shadowmoth, his fierce battle with Lord Mort (without revealing him and his forces being Cybertronians), his Agreste Company and sponsorship companies have destroyed into rubbles, him being responsible for his nephew Felix's injuries before sending back to his family, and most of his associates were nearly assassinated by Chloe and Lila, ordered by him to dispose them. While this has indeed shocked everyone including Adrien, Armorstrike looked both angry and determined as she now knows where he is and going to finish what she has started.

"So, boss, is this the birthday gift you wanted to give to your daughter? Make her realize that if she had reached her true potential to become Cybertronian, she could have saved her little sister?" Circuit Breaker asked amusingly. Quintessa nodded calmly. She scoffed, "You really are something, boss. Next birthday gift, I want my best bike."

"We shall see. Let us go. Everything goes according to our plan," Quintessa said calmly as she and Circuit Breaker teleported off now.

"Request the Groundbridge. Our job is done." Switchblade reported to his commlink.

Groundbridge Portal appeared as expected. Just as Switchblade and Flamewar were about to enter it, they found Firebreaker did not move. They both helped him to stand up.

"Bro, we've gotta go," Flamewar said firmly.

"What about Teresa?" Firebreaker asked while looking at lifeless body of his love.

"There was nothing you can do but say goodbye and pay respect to her. Let the humans bury her with dignity and honor," Switchblade said seriously. He turned and looked at Arcee, "We will meet again on the battlefield, Arcee. You best prepare your army soon because the Decepticon's Military Reformation is complete."

Arcee remained serious and firm, "Count on it, Commander."

Switchblade nodded firmly as he and his youngsters turned and marched into the Groundbridge Portal, returning to the Nemesis now.

Team Ben and their allies made their way to Agreste Mansion while Father Claude took the body of Teresa to Cathedral of Notre Dame for funeral pyre. While Autobots remained in their vehicular modes, Team Ben and Miraculous Team (in their civilian forms) went ahead to confront Gabriel Agreste, as well as meeting Lord Mort. As just they entered through the gate, the mansion is swarmed by news reporters and police officers. They even found damaged corpse of Emilie Agreste with purple veins around her body as she loaded up into the ambulance while Nathalie was in cuffed and loaded into police truck. This scared and horrified them to watch.

"M-Mom? H-How? How is she here? Why is Nathalie arrested?" Adrien asked in concern.

Looking up ahead, Marinette answered, "Gabriel Agreste got explaining to do."

Just as they were heading towards the mansion's entrance door, they found Director Crohon and Agent Fowler were talking with Lord Mort, who has injured Gabriel Agreste in energy-cuffs.

Just before anyone could do anything, Armorstrike Super Mode pushed and moved them aside as she was heading straight at Gabriel Agreste. She slammed a powerful punch right at his face, throwing him straight against the door. She then grabbed and thrown him to the floor hard, alerting everyone to move aside.

Just as he recovered, Gabriel found a wrathful Armorstrike Super Mode is approaching towards him. He knew why she attacked him. He panicked as he tried to crawl and make his escape, but his legs got grabbed and dragged back towards her. She turned him to face her. She gave a howl of anger, scaring him to scream in fear. She ferociously launched multiple punches on his face repeatedly, bruising and injuring him to bleed out a lot without hesitation and remorse. And not only she was angry, but also cried in tears of pain, loss and despair over Teresa's death.

The Parisian civilians and enforcers were deeply shocked yet horrified to watch Armorstrike brutally and relentlessly attacking Gabriel Agreste, without showing mercy. But who could blame her since he was responsible for making their lives miserable, they thought. Lord Mort and his team were amused and impressed with the scene. The rest of her team were also shocked and concern as well, though none of them dare to move forward to stop her.

Marinette and Ben looked at each other as they have to stop her now before Armorstrike could go too far. They both quickly grabbed and held her back while she was screaming in anger and despair.

"Let me go! Let me go! I'm not through with him!" Armorstrike Super Mode exclaimed in anger.

"Julie, stop. He had enough of your beating. Okay?" Ben pleaded firmly.

Marinette nodded seriously and firmly, "Please, this isn't you. Don't go too far just for revenge on him."

"Speak for yourself," Armorstrike Super Mode remarked sarcastically.

"I'm speaking for Teresa." Marinette gently yet seriously sremind her sister figure. She sadly continued, "And don't forget what Optimus Prime has said to you. We're bring him for justice, not vengeance."

Still harboring anger and despair in her heart, Armorstrike Super Mode knew that her friends were right. She calmed herself down. She then cried in tears as she turned and placed her head against her boyfriend's chest, prompting him to hold and hug in comfort. She needs it after what they have been through.

His face is completely covered in bruises and bleed a lot, Gabriel coughed weakly while trying to get up. He turned and found Adrien glaring at him.

"A-Adrien…" Gabriel wheezed weakly. Adrien remained firm yet angry to say anything. He sighed, "I know who you really are, my son. I never thought you were actually Cat Noir. And… I suspect that you're not happy for what I've done."

Adrien clenched his fists angrily as he shouted, "Not happy?! I was angry! Upset! And confused! Why, father?! Why?! Why are you doing this?! What do you want the Miraculous for?!" His father remained silence. He turned and looked at Nathalie inside the prison truck while corpse of Emilie was inside the ambulance. He demanded, "Did you know my mother was actually here for whole time?! What happened to my mother?! What did you do to her?! Why was Nathalie involved with this?!"

"To save her…" Gabriel answered weakly, shocking Adrien. He wheezed, "Adrien, ever since she has miscarriage condition, your mother and I use the damaged Peacock Miraculous to give birth of you. Because of that, she was put into comatose. So… That is why I need Miraculous to make a wish. Save her. Save Nathalie. She used Peacock Miraculous to help me too."

"Father…" Adrien was deeply shock yet underwhelmed, hearing his reason especially himself being a Sentimonster.

Gabriel looked away in shame and guilt, "Adrien. I'm sorry. For everything. I did… For the family…"

"Even so, that doesn't give you excuse to hurt innocent people including Felix and Teresa. Because of you, she died!" Adrien exclaimed in anger at Gabriel, who didn't respond back. He looked ashamed and guilt as he never intended to kill people. He hissed, "All this just to get Miraculous, so you can make a wish. If mother were alive, she would be disgusted and angry with you for this!"

"Then, what would you have me do, son?" Gabriel questioned weakly yet hurt. He cried in tears, "She has been there for me for my whole life. She was my first friend and my love. I… I can't live without her. I love her so much."

Adrien, speechless of his father's true side, sympathized, "Father…" He sighed, "I don't know what I can help you. You've closed yourself from anyone and even me. But I can only hope that we both help each other to move on and not get consumed by the past. I'll be there for you, father."

Gabriel was surprised yet touched to say, "My son…"

"Unfortunately for you, that time will not come true. He will be sent to prison. Forever…" Lord Mort said firmly and sternly as he and his team approached them. Police officers approached and arrested Gabriel. Team Ben and Miraculous Team turned and confronted him. He smirked, "At last, we meet."

Gabriel whispered, "Son. Be very careful of him. Do not trust him."

Adrien sternly retorted, "I don't need your warning, father. We can handle almost everything."

"I believe you are Lord Mort?" Rook asked suspiciously.

"Indeed, I am. You all probably wondering what am I doing here?" Lord Mort asked amusingly. Everyone remained silence. Showing the damaged Butterfly and Peacock Miraculous, he answered with a sinister smirk, "After hearing such troubles from this City of Love, I thought I've come to end his tyranny for good. You should be grateful for this."

Everyone was not convinced by his sincerity. Ben spoke in disbelief, "Somehow, I don't believe that you did it out for people."

"Believe it what you want. I finished the job that this so-called 'Miraculous Team' could not do." Lord Mort said sternly and firmly. While Miraculous Team was annoyed by his insult, Ladybug couldn't help but feel guilty about not completing her mission. Looking at two damaged Miraculous, he scoffed, "Since I've finished the job, I've earned my own spoils. With them, I could have my own army of thousand warriors and monsters with absolute obedience and loyalty to me alone. I could end the war and destroy the corrupt government for good. Only one ruler to rule them all. Or better yet, to have two Miraculous, I could make a wish to rule the universe and the sacrifice will be removing my mortality."

Suspicious of Lord Mort harbored an ambition to use Miraculous, Team Ben, Miraculous Team and even the disguised-transports of Autobots were prepared to fight him and his team. But instead, the Lord of AS-CENT threw two Miraculous to Marinette, surprising everyone. Goliath and Slender passed the damaged Miraculous Book and Master Fu's stolen tablet to both Carapace and Rena Rouge.

"They're all yours to keep," Lord Mort said calmly.

"W-Why? Why not Ladybug?" Marinette asked in shock and surprise.

Lord Mort leaned towards Marinette as he whispered, "Because I know who you really are, Ladybug." The revelation shocked and concerned her. He continued with a smirk, "I have no use of these useless trinkets especially yours and Cat Noir's. Nothing but cheap and false promises. I gained followers and built my own organization through my might, skills and charisma. I focused on the future, not the past. Unlike Shadowmoth, he is unable let got of the past, never learn from his mistakes and especially making excuses to deny the truth for being a street rat in this cruel and dark world. Truly petty and weak. I do not understand how his wife and son see in him."

Everyone was deeply shocked and surprised by Lord Mort's speech. They did not expect him to say such a thing. Felt insulted yet furious, Gabriel refused to let him get away with the lies and insulting his wife.

Pushing the police aside, Gabriel charged straight at Lord Mort as he exclaimed, "I will not let you get away with the lies you've made about me and my family! I will tell the world who you truly are, you monster! You're finished, Mega-!"

Interrupting his speech, Lord Mort effortlessly struck a punch at Gabriel face, knocking him straight and rammed at the police car. His vision became blurred and unable to set his mind straight, rendering him unconscious.

"Father!" Adrien exclaimed in concern while checking on his father.

"He just can't accept the truth. How typical. Clearly, he required some intense medical treatment to accept the death of his wife," Lord Mort said amusingly yet calmly. He turned and glared at Adrien. He smirked, "As for his son, I shall be taking him with me as well. He will need a better family to take care of him."

"WHAT?!" Everyone asked in disbelief and anger.

"You can't do that!" Director Crohon protested angrily, "He already has the family. His maternal side will be looking after him."

Grandpa Max nodded seriously, "Indeed. You have no right to take custody of him."

Lord Mort scoffed arrogantly, "On contrary, Magister Tennyson, I can." Slender passed the documents to both Director Crohon and Magister Tennyson. He explained, "Like Shadowmoth, they too were involved of the Miraculous situation. And if not mistaken, Felix tried to steal and deliver the Miraculous to Shadowmoth with no second thoughts. Therefore, they cannot be trusted to look after him."

After looking through the papers, both Director Crohon and Grandpa Max were horrified of the truth they have discovered. They turned and looked at their allies while showing reluctance looks.

"No! I won't follow you!" Adrien exclaimed in anger.

Holding his hand with a familiar family wedding ring up, Lord Mort rubbed it gently and gave the command, "You will follow me. After all, you are Sentimonster to obey its true master like me. Now, I give the command to kill Marinette Dupain-Cheng."

Feeling the restrain on his nerves and mind, Adrien grunted in pain as he tried resisted and controlled his body. He was slowly turned and aimed his claws at confused and worried Marinette. Everyone was alerted by this. They tried to stop Adrien but blocked and knocked aside by Goliath, Slender, Dr. Bishop, Linda and group of 10 Bodyguards. They prevented them from interfering. He was about to strike at her, who is backing away to the corner and refused to fight back.

Gabriel regained his conscious and found his son was attacking his own friend. He gasped, "Adrien, no! Don't!"

"I can't stop my body! It's making on its own! M-Make it stop! Now! Stop it now!" Cat Noir pleaded in fear. Lord Mort remained silence while enjoyed watching the struggles. He hissed in defeat, "Alright. I'll do it. I'll follow your command. I won't resist."

"Adrien, no!" His allies and even his father exclaimed in concern.

Adrien, scared, answered, "I'm sorry, guys."

"No. No. Not my son…" Gabriel said weakly yet heartbroken.

"Good boy. You may stand down," Lord Mort answered calmly and amusingly while rubbing the ring, prompting Adrien to stop at once. The French Student panted heavily as he regains the control of his body. He smirked, "Now that we're done. We shall leave now. Goliath, take this boy to our headquarter."

"Yes, sir." Goliath saluted firmly. Pushing the buttons on his remote control, Goliath summoned his supposed limo-like driving all the way to the entrance. He approached to Adrien, "Shall we?"

"Yes, sir." Adrien said firmly. He secretly took out the ring out and passed it to Marinette, "Keep it safe, milady."

"I will," Marinette assured firmly. Glaring at Lort Mort, she smiled confidently, "And I know you will break free from this, Adrien. Just like how you did with your father."

Touched by Marinette's encouragement, Adrien smiled warmly as he hugged her, "I will, Marinette. Thank you for everything."

Hugging back, Marinette said warmly, "You're welcome. I'm sorry that I couldn't stop this. I can just pray that you'll be fine."

"I will be," Adrien assured Marinette.

Instead of letting him go, Marinette held Adrien's face before kissing him by lips. He kissed back gently and passionately. Most of Miraculous Team and Team Ben wanted to cheer happily for them finally getting together, but they can't because Adrien is now leaving with Lord Mort.

"If you're done with this ridiculous romance," Dr. Bishop sarcastically remarked as he grabbed and dragged Adrien away from Ladybug.

Linda nodded while placing cuffs on his hands, "Yeah. City of Love is so last season…"

Just before Dr. Bishop and Linda could put Adrien into the limo, Gabriel pushed them aside as he quickly hugged his son passionately and warmly. He then cried in tears of shame and guilt. This surprised but also touched his heart to hug back. They departed while looking at each other.

Gabriel tried to speak, "Adrien, I-!"

"I know. I'm not angry, just upset and hurt. I'm not ready to forgive you for everything," Adrien admitted calmly yet sadly. He smiled sadly, "But I love you, dad."

Gabriel sniffed a bit, "I know, son."

The police grabbed and dragged Gabriel away from his son. Dr. Bishop and Linda put Adrien into the limo as planned. Lord Mort and Slender were heading towards the limo as well. Team Ben stood before them.

"Wish to threaten me?" Lord Mort asked amusingly.

"Yeah. You won't get away for screwing us. And you can bet we will be there to stop you from whatever you guys are doing. Count on it." Ben said sternly, along with everyone agreeing with him.

Marinette nodded firmly, "We're not afraid of you. You want to reveal our identities to the world, be my guess. We will continue the fight, with or without the Miraculous."

"I'm counting on it. I look forward for our true battles," Lord Mort remarked amusingly. He turned and looked at Armorstrike Super Mode. He mocked, "Happy Birthday, Julie Yamamoto. The greatest gift is you witnessing the true ugliness of humanity. They are responsible for the death of your sister, not your kind. It's time to leave it behind and ascend to your true form. Accept your new strength or die with old weakness. I can assure you your loved ones will die. He will be the first to die."

Hearing Lord Mort's threats especially involving of Ben, Armorstrike Super Mode became scared and uncomfortable while clenching her chest tight. Ben protectively held her close to him while glaring at him. Lord Mort and Slender passed by their enemies. They then boarded inside the limo. It then drove off at once.

Marinette cried in tears as she shouted, "Be strong, Adrien! No matter where you are, we will always be there for you!" Miraculous Team, Team Ben and even disguised Autobots joined in encouraged cheers to their friend. She sighed to spear softly, "Take care, Cat Noir…"

Adrien waved goodbye to his friends from the limo's back window while crying tearfully. As soon as the limo drove away, Rook and Bluestreak spotted some familiar Minicons on the sky – Ratbat was carrying Ravage while Rumble was holding on Laserbeak. They were following at the same direction. They became suspicious about Lord Mort somehow being connected to the Decepticons.

After Megatron's petty wishes 'happy birthday' to her, Armorstrike Super Mode felt uneasiness and discomfort in her heart or spark. It made her breathed hyperventilating and uncontrollable like she's having a seizure. Without any warning, she spewed her blood of crimson and blue color out from her mouth before falling on her back.

This alerted everyone panicked and turned to her at once. They all shouted her name while asking if she's alright or not. Ben held Armorstrike on his arms while looking at her pale, weakened looks. She then breathed heavily while coughing and wheezing.

"Julie?" Ben asked weakly. The weak yet sickly Armorstrike looked at him for the moment. She muttered 'I'm sorry'. She then closed her eyes, going unconsciously. He cried in concern, "Julie?! Julie?! WAKE UP!"

Julie did not respond to his call. This shocked and hurt Ben to scream in anger and agony. Marinette gasped while covering her mouth as she cried in tears. Everyone couldn't do anything but helplessly watched her in the comatose state now.

Accompanied by four police cars, the prison truck was on the way to the Le Santé Prison. Inside the cargo, the injured Gabriel looked down in both silence and guilty for everything he has down. Suddenly, the law enforcement units came under attacked by couple of blasts, throwing them straight against the wall.

While most of police officers were badly injured and unconscious, Gabriel survived the attack. The door was opened into two, revealing Daguva. He got inside to drag him out of the cargo. They were standing before Eon and Galvatron.

"You…" Gabriel snarled in anger.

Eon smirked beneath his mask, "Nice to see you here. Did you enjoy your humiliating defeat by our enemies and especially seeing your wife again?"

Suspecting that Eon could be behind this machination, Gabriel angrily accused, "You set this up. Why?!"

"To teach you a lesson. And now, you have finally tasted the true meaning of consequences. Now, all your allies and family have abandoned you for everything. Don't bother about the Rooters, they will not come and help you now." Eon answered firmly. Gabriel groaned in anger and defeat. He continued, "However, I can still help you to regain what you have lost. All I need in return is that you cooperate with us, not against us. Because if you do…"

Gabriel interrupted firmly, "I won't. I've lost both Miraculous. My wife is dead for good. Nathalie is sent to prison. My son has been taken custody. My company and reputation are destroyed. But if you really meant it, what do I have to lose now?"

Eon smiled amusingly while extend his hand out, "Good answer, Agreste."

As respond, Gabriel shook Eon's hand firmly. The time traveler summoned time portal for him and his allies to escape. Gabriel was the last one to enter. He gave one last glimpse on the city of Paris. He sighed firmly before entering the portal, knowing that there is no turning back now…

After dropping Adrien at his 'new headquarter' for settlement, Lord Mort has sent the rest of his forces back to Nemesis for resting since they have completed their missions. Now transferred his Spark back to his original body, Lord Mort or Megatron met up with Switchblade are now at southern part of Jiangxi, China. They are now standing before hundred burnt pyres that once house corpses of Autobot Refugees, which is now in ashes, as well as the complet destroyed Refugee Ship from being found by the humans.

Using the metallic plates like joysticks to pray for the dead, Switchblade firmly and humbly paid his respect to the death before placing them on the ground. He humbly bowed before him.

"So, this is where Optimus Prime made contact with Cyber Plague. How ironic," Megatron remarked amusingly.

Switchblade nodded, "Yes, my lord. After the Autobots' success of curing the Prime, they returned here and gave the refugees proper funeral pyre. All the traces of Cyber Plague Virus are gone."

"All this came from Firebreaker, I assumed?"

"Yes, my lord. He did come back to pay his respect to his deceased parents. I understand that you wish to continue to use the virus against them again. But in honesty, I'm glad that they burnt it down for good. I rather not go through that incident again."

"I see."

"Forgive me for speaking my opinion and disrespecting you."

"Nevertheless, even if I did obtain and recreate that virus, Ratchet already has the cure to counteract it," Megatron stated firmly. He scoffed while crossed his hands, "In my honesty as well, I too glad that burnt it to the ground for good. That is the last traces of corruption to be removed."

"I see. Thank you for understanding," Switchblade thanked in relief. He also gave suspicious concern of why Megatron wanted to visit here. He questioned, "Surely you didn't actually come here to pay respect for the dead."

Megatron nodded firmly, "That is true, Switchblade. When I give you the order to end her sufferings, do you actually understand what I want or you were playing ignorance of it?"

Just as he suspected, Switchblade admitted, "I was ignorant, Lord Megatron. Not only I could not bear to see Pretender Class T398 suffered, but also my apprentice as well. I do not wish him to go through the pain again. Punish me, my lord. Spare Firebreaker."

"No. I will not," Megatron answered firmly, surprising Switchblade. He continued, "The most important is that we have rid ourselves of that pest for good. He is indeed nuisance. Now, our Operation Stormbringer can proceed smoothly and no interruption."

"Yes, Lord Megatron." Switchblade firmly bowed. Sensing unpleasant aura, he spoke, "My lord…"

"I know…" Megatron said stoically. He turned back as he confronted Quintessa and Circuit Breaker standing before him. He scoffed, "So, you've come? Can I assume that you were behind Shadowmoth's akumatizing Pretender Class T398?"

Quintessa smiled, "Indeed, I do. A necessary move to remove a pest from ruining our mission."

"Now why would you do that? Surely, her electromagnetic pulse power could have benefit you to remove the obstacles especially Tennyson from preventing the hybrid's evolution."

"Because her power is too unstable and dangerous to be used. It could ruin my master plan as well. Not to mention, her spark is too pure innocent and too kind to be used for my plans. She was my greatest failure for betraying me and tried to free her brethren. I managed to reboot them before they could rebel against me."

"I see. So, why are you here now? Do you intend to propose the alliance again?"

"Certainly not, Lord Megatron. But I do have interesting proposal you might want to listen for our benefits?"

"And what would that be?"

"Ensure Pretender Class J579 to grow stronger and powerful. I want her to be our weapon of mass destruction to destroy our enemies especially Tennyson. He is the key that prevents her to lose her humanity."

"Interesting. I did not expect you to ask me to do this such a favor."

"Yes. You all are the masters of deceits, cunning and manipulation to turn our enemy into ally. Surely now, she is now beginning to doubt the humanity's nature after the death of her twin sister. I am confident that you will make her see the light and accept her true heritage."

"True enough," Megatron agreed with a smirk, "Very well. I will make sure she will evolve. After all, she is part of our operation as well. But do not even think that you can trick me again."

Quintessa smirked, "I wouldn't dream of it. I too want her to be used for my plan as well."

Megatron smiled in please as he and Quintessa have come to an agreement. Though Switchblade was suspicious of her, he knew his lord is not a fool to trust her or rather used the advantage against her. He has to keep an eye on the situation…

To Be Continued…

Review and Suggest…

Main Casts:

Johnny Yong Bosh: Ben 10/Ben Tennyson

Kelly Hu: Julie Yamamoto/Armorstrike, Ship

Bumper Robinson: Rook Blonko

Dave Fennoy: Tetrax Shard

James Arnold Taylor: Bluestreak/Ewan

Cristina Vee: Marinette Dupain-Cheng/Ladybug

Bryce Papenbrook: Adrien Agreste/Cat Noir, Felix Fathom

Keith Silverstern: Gabriel Agreste/Shadowmoth, Rumble

Fala Chen: Teresa/Transmutate

Ryan Potter: Firebreaker/Hiro

Secondary Casts:

Ashley Johnson: Gwen Tennyson/Lucky Girl

Greg Cipes: Kevin Levin

Paul Eiding: Grandpa Max Tennyson

Peter Cullen: Optimus Prime

Frank Welker: Megatron, Ravage, Armorsaurus

Gemma Chan: Quintessa

Sumalee Montana: Arcee/Akemi

Will Friedle: Bumblebee/Will

Kevin Michael Richardson: Bulkhead/K.M.R.

Tara Strong: Moonracer/Luna, Pesky Dust

Roger Craig Smith: Switchblade, Diamondhead

Jessica DiCicco: Flamewar/Flare

Keith David: Barricade/Goliath

Gina Torress: Airachnid

David Zen Mansley: Flatline/Dr. Bishop

Mela Lee: Tikki

Max Mittelman: Plagg

Lisa Kay Jennings: Lila Rossi

Selah Victor: Chloe Bourgeois

Minor Casts:

Patrick Page: Father Claude

Jennifer Hale: Circuit Breaker

Jeffrey Combs: Ratchet

Ernie Hudson: Agent Fowler

Jean Reno: Chief Commander Blanc

Vincent Cassel: Director Crohon

Josh Duhamel: Colonel William Lennox

Tyrese Gibson: Commander Robert Epps

Joshua Seth: Lieutenant Kicker

Linda Larkin: Nautica/Linda

Greg Abbey: Bludgeon/Guan

Felicia Day: Nightbird/Ayame

Devyn Dalton: Ratbat

Carrie Keranen: Alya Césaire/Rena Rouge

Sabrina Weisz: Nathalie Sancoeur

Josh Keaton: Jack Darby

Tania Gunaid: Miko Nadakai

Andy Pessoa: Rafael 'Raf' Esquivel

Dee Bradley Baker: Water Hazard, Astrodactyl, Goop, Chromastone, Lodestar, Stinkfly

Steven Blum: Ghostfreak

Yuri Lowenthal: XLR8/Ultimate XLR8, Napoleon

Brian Mathias: Way Big

Brent Miller: TransMechanoid

Cameo:

Colleen O'Shaughnessey: Emilie Agreste, Nooroo

Melissa Fahn: Duusu

Joe Ochman: Mayor Bourgeois

Haviland Stillwell: Audrey Bourgeois

Adam Driver: Eon

Peter Dinklage: Galvatron

Author's Notes:

As promised, this is where Miraculous Ladybug ends and does not continue onwards after Season 4 in this universe. To be honest, I did enjoy the show. However, I eventually lost my respect and interest for it due to how mess-up the story arcs and characters are, though there were some episodes I do enjoy.

1) I once sympathized Gabriel Agreste for wanting to save his wife with the Miraculous but how he treated his son from Season 3 – Season 5 is what got me ticked off and especially he got away for what he has done. Making a wish to save his wife by sacrificing his own life does not make him redeemable, it makes me coward and irresponsible. His origins and reasons are incomplete of why he changed his name, what happened to Emilie Agreste and whether Adrien is really Sentimonster or not. So, I make the origins for him. It's not gonna be a good and nice one for him. I decided to give him the punishment he deserves as Professor Paradox prophesized from previous episode.

2) Lila Rossi really got me ticked me off, not only because how she threatened Marinette, but how her lies are stupid and overexaggerated to make everyone stupid, as well as getting away with it. It actually annoyed me that nobody actually cared to investigate and knew what she really has done. I really don't care if she's gonna be best antagonist or character development because there isn't interest in her to do. Just a narcissist, who wants the attention and admiration for herself. Nothing more, nothing less.

3) I have mixed feelings for Chloe. I did sympathize her and believed she deserve the second chance until Season 3 is what ticked me off to treat her villain than person who wants to change better. Season 5 is the worst for her character development. It's really frustrating to see her throwing away her second chance and refused to change.

4) If you are the fan of Iron117Prime's, then you all know what is Megatron's Akumatized Ability and its reference. I really like that ability so much and especially how he tears down the Wannabe Big Bad for messing with him.

5) Teresa's Cybertronian Form is based on her Beast Wars Uprising counterpart while her Sentimonster Armorsaurus is based on her beast mode from Transformers: War For Cybertron Kingdom Toyline.

6) Father Claude is based on Claude Frollo from Hunchback of Notre Dame except this one is complete good guy with kindness.

7) Pretenders Forms have some references:

a) Bluestreak's Pretender is based on Ewan McGregor

b) Arcee's Pretender is based on Sumalee Montano

c) Bumblebee's Pretender is based on Will Friedle

d) Bulkhead's Pretender is based on Kevin Michael Richardson

e) Moonracer's Pretender is based on Tara Strong

f) Megatron's Pretender is based on his IDW Human Counterpart

g) Firebreaker's Pretender is based on Hiro Hamada

h) Flamewar's Pretender is based on Carmen Sandiego

i) Soundwave's Pretender is based on Slenderman

j) Flatline's Pretender is based on Agent Bishop

k) Nautica's Pretender is based on her IDW Human Counterpart

8) The biggest changes is that the Cyber Plague Virus origin. I changed it to give the reason why Firebreaker (Formerly Autobot Refugee) hates the Autobots for not only failed to save his family, but also letting those like Pharma and Sentinel Zeta Prime, involved with incident to get away with it. And of course, I wanna give a reason why Megatron didn't recreate the virus again, not only because Ratchet has the cure to counteract it. But of course, that doesn't change the fact that they build weapons of mass destruction to get payback and win the war.

9) Originally, Marinette was supposed to be the one for messing things up because she was jealous that Julie spent more time with Teresa, as well as getting some serious 'The Reason You Sucks' speeches. I think that was too cruel, so I decided not to do it.