08/22/23
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The next day, Paris was shocked to hear Emilie's return. It all started when Argos had proof with his sentimonster canine Detector show evidence with clues to the past events of Gabriel's evil schemes and the way he akumatized himself out of madness that killed Adrien. They also told them that he died facing Paris heroes one last time. Minus Adrien being Cat Noir and the mysterious unknown person brought him back to life by injecting a serum in his body to reanimate him.
"It's good getting another chance in life, to reunite with the people I love" Adrien held Marinette close.
"You got your freedom, Adrien" Marinette sobs happily to have her prince back.
"I've never felt more free" Adrien hugs her, "But I want to thank my cousin for helping expose Gabi's crimes," Adrien said.
"I did it to redeem myself for all harm I've done. And I've succeeded with the help of her" Felix said, holding Kagami's hand.
"But you still haven't apologized for nearly ruining my nine lives. Be sincere and genuine this time, bird" Adrien smirked that his punishment is not over yet.
"And I'm sorry for what I've done to your life by impersonating you and so forth. But I did do you a favor to fool that liar on the train" Felix apologized to Adrien.
"And?" Adrien wants to hear more.
"And for messing things up at the dance, betraying Ladybug, and trading to that monster," Felix said.
"And?"
"And for not being responsible with the difference between saving a life and making deals with a monster" Felix groaned at that lesson.
"And?"
"And learning the difference between authorization and oppressors. Adults can be strict when they are just protecting their children"
"And?"
"And I promise to never make deals with monsters again that it costs betrayal"
"And?"
"Never do too much mischief" Felix finished.
"Good. That's all I wanted to hear. And your apology is accepted" Adrien said.
"Is my punishment over?" Felix really had enough of being tormented.
"Yes but you were punished the entire time when Ladybug punched you and nearly almost fell off the roof" Adrien snickered at that memory.
"Yeah, I forgot you never act pushy," Felix said.
"Yep," Adrien nods.
"Since Agreste turned out to be fake, why not change your surname to your mother's?" Marinette suggested.
"With my father dead. I can't. I have to go a court for that. But other than that, I think I'm a real true Agreste ever since I was born. My father was never an Agreste because he abandoned his original name" Adrien said.
"Then use it for good than evil," Marinette said.
"At least it can't get any worse now," Emilie said.
"I'm nothing like my father. I had no choice but to kill him because he was a monster than a father to me" Adrien said.
"He won't harm us again, my prince," Marinette said.
"Indeed. But Paris still needs the heroes to protect us" Adrien said.
"Aren't you the cat with 9 lives? Well, 8 now since you became a zombie" Felix said.
"Yep. But I'll keep my remaining lives safe" Adrien said.
"And if you do something mischief like a bad puppy you were, my kitty cat will eat you," Marinette said.
"But since you found your queen…." Adrien snickered at something, "You made yourself as a pet bird to her"
"To a dragon," Felix said.
"Very funny, Adrien" Kagami rolled her eyes.
Emilie can see that her son really went through a lot but hopefully, the girl he loves would make him happy like she did.
"Well Miss Dupain-Cheng, I see my boy really loves you," Emilie said smiling.
"Yeah, for some time we've dated," Marinette said.
"Until that monster tried everything to separate us. He forbid me to be with her" Adrien hugs his princess.
"I hardly know Gabriel anymore. But let me tell you this, I approve of your relationship" Emilie said.
"Thanks, Mom" Adrien smiled.
x
A while later at the court, Cerise was charged guilty for Psychological abuse, Theft, Attempted Murder, Assault, Vandalism, Conspiracy, Aiding and abetting, Illegal impersonation, Academic fraud, Public endangerment, Incrimination, Attempted defamation, Threats of violence, Stalking, Identity theft and Forgery.
"Cerise, as punishment for your crimes, I hereby sentence you to twenty years in prison," The Judge said.
The court was warned by the teens that she was a very good liar, especially with that type of power to fool adults. 3 women who were fake moms, they were angry that they'd been manipulated by her. One who was deaf was watching the assistant with sign language to tell her everything.
"I can't believe she fooled us. She's no daughter of mine!" She said through signs.
Cerise was using these women to believe she's their daughter so she can learn from something and take advantage. One who was an embassy was that Cerise used her for when she made lies about traveling half around the world. The second woman who works at a fashion magazine, Cerise used her so that she herself can pretend to be a model with the Gabriel brand as a way to get close to Adrien, the closer to finding out Gabriel's secrets. And the last one who has hearing loss was a way for Cerise to learn about it and to make a lot of lies about her fake illnesses to get attention from everyone.
"I hope you deserve your punishment, Cerise," Mrs. Rossi said.
"I can't believe I fell for your manipulation to think you're a model," The long-haired woman said.
"You three are so foolish to believe me," Cerise said.
"And here you are with no remorse whatsoever. I was wrong about you, Cerise. The moment we first met, I never knew what liars can do until I learned your actions" Adrien glared.
"And you nearly ruined my life, by turning everyone against me! I'm glad you get what you deserve!" Marinette said furiously.
"One way or another" Cerise was escorted by the guards but was not done yet, "I had everything until you decided to expose me with that one-way mirror. When I get out of here, I will find a way to manipulate your boyfriend again"
Adrien glared softly but then did the unthinkable, "Hyah!" He headbutts her in the face, causing everyone in the courtroom to exclaim.
"You come near my girlfriend again, you're gonna regret it!" Adrien warned her.
Blood splattering out of her nose really good. The guards didn't care since she deserved it.
"Get her out of my sight," Adrien told the guards.
"Badass" Marinette chuckled.
"Nothing will stand in our way," Adrien said, watching them take Cerise away.
x
After the court was done, Argos found Cerise's lair in the catacombs. Everything she has was almost like Felix's investigation but hers was very cunning. All the wigs, clothes, and colored eye contact lenses were there too. Especially Tomao's briefcase to access the Agreste mansion that she would try to get in.
"She had it all planned to get to his lair" He checks more files.
"Holy shit. That explains why she pretended to be friends with me. The day when she got Nathalie and my bodyguard in trouble" Adrien said.
"Yeah," Argos then opens the briefcase.
"That girl is a psycho. She may be your half sister but she's definitely inhuman" Kagami said to Adrien.
"I can't believe she harmed my Princess this long," Adrien said.
"Just like Chloe did to cause me trauma and fear and Cerise to manipulate my friends to almost turn against me," Marinette said.
"At least we won't see Cerise again," Adrien said.
"Sheesh, what the hell?" Argos looks at all the wigs.
"She must have used them each time she disguises herself" Marinette checks them.
"She probably stole them from the movie creators. Seriously, no one could see the difference between a wig and real hair?" Argos scoffed.
"Wigs are made so realistically these days," Marinette said.
"And the catacombs? It's filled with dead bones and very hard to breathe in when there's no fresh air but decay air" Kagami said.
"Something's off about this place. I hope for sure she doesn't escape from jail" Adrien said.
"It's a place filled with dead people's bones, cousin. It's been around maybe before Notre Dame was built" Argos said, tossing the wigs aside.
"Clearly" Adrien checked the bones.
"Well guys and girl, Paris still need protection from the heroes," Marinette said.
Much later, all the young heroes formed a new league to save innocent life full time than part-time. Even with Gabriel dead and Cerise imprisoned, they'll all be ready for new threats.
