"Wait, you signed up for Politicians and Government?" Sam asked Daniel as they walked to the library to hand in their student forms.
Daniel nodded, "I'm not sure why but, I felt my place was to lead people to a better world, to a better life. To help them without using a Miraculous," He explained. "As a mayor, I could help lead Paris to a future that's better for every Living thing."
"Wow, Daniel. That's pretty bold." Molly complimented, "I've always wanted to pursue dancing as my hobby but now I feel like detective work is my calling."
"Well, you are always known to have a passion for finding the truth," Jacob said with a smirk. "You even got the Miraculous for revealing the truth." He said with a chuckle.
Molly blushed with a sheepish smile at the compliment. "Yeah, I guess that's true." She said.
"I've wanted to carry on my father's legacy of creating inventions to build a better and cleaner world," Jacob said, "So I'm going into Business and Manufacturing."
"Me, I'm planning on being a self-defense teacher who travels the world." Sam said, doing some stances, "So I'm going with culture and humanitarian skills."
"What about you, Kara? What's your plan for the future?" Molly asked in wonder.
"To be a doctor of course," Kara said with a smile. "I've been studying medical treatments my whole life even before I got my Miraculous, I want to help heal others from both mental and physical injuries."
"That's good to hear," Daniel said with a smile as they made it to the Library. "Even when we're not using our Miraculous, our normal lives can still make a difference."
"We have a bright future ahead of us, that's for sure," Sam commented as they placed their forms down to be collected.
"Yeah, wish I could say the same for Marinette's class," Molly said in concern, remembering how they allowed Lila to become their new class representative, "I don't feel comfortable with them handing the keys to their future to that snake."
"Especially after the teachers gave Marinette and Alya place their class rep to her after the whole Hoaxer thing," Jacob said while hitting his fist into his palm. "That girl doesn't know when to quit."
"Especially since she's been trying to ruin Marinette's life since she first came to this school," Sam added while crossing his arms.
"I've even seen her glaring at you, Molly." Kara told the red-haired girl, "After she's done with Marinette, you're probably her next target."
"Well, she doesn't like how I've uncovered all her lies, not to mention when I exposed her when Nino founded the Resistance, she's making sure I don't cross her again. Like's that ever gonna happen," Molly said with a firm look. "She can't stop me from telling the truth, not now or ever."
"Spoken from the heart," Daniel commented with a proud smile. "And if Lila she better watch out, she better watch out."
"If she knows what's good for her," Sam added with a smirk as they exited the library.
After the school day was over, Molly walked out of the school with Jacob, "See ya tomorrow?" Jacob asked holding her hand.
"Tomorrow." Molly nodded as Jacob kissed her cheek and walked his way home. Molly smiled and walked away in the other direction until she was face to face with Lila smirking at her, "And what do you want, Lila?"
"Oh, can't a girl chat with a friend of hers?" Lila asked with an innocent smile.
"Cut the act. You know that you can't play tricks on me, so drop it. What do you want?" Molly questioned with a serious look.
Lila frowned and held out her hand, "Give it to me." She said.
"Give you what?" Molly asked with a brow.
"Give me that ring of yours," Lila answered, pointing to Molly's Miraculous ring. "I know exactly what it is."
Molly was surprised but didn't show it to give Lila that satisfaction and just narrowed her eyes, "How?" She asked.
"Well, it happens to show that you're a truth seeker from the school, and from what I've seen, Phoenix has the power to reveal the truth which seems to suit you well," Lila said as she turned back to Molly and flipped her hair, "And finding secret Identities is like solving a kindergartens math homework for me," she boasted.
"Is that so?" Molly said, while Lila had her back turned she subtly activated the recorder on her phone.
"Why yes, because it takes someone as smart as me to get the idiots of this city to believe what I say. How I convinced everyone that I was halfway around the world so I didn't have to go to school, How I fooled everyone that I had a disability so I could get close to Adrien's wealth, how I convinced everyone that Marinette bullied me and nearly got her expelled," she then gave Molly an evil smirk, "And if I wanted to I could even convince Mr. Econ to make sure you could never get close to Jacob again, and that's what's gonna happen if you don't give me that ring." She threatened holding out her hand, "So, I'll ask again, give it to me."
"Oh, I don't know, Lila. With all the things you said, I don't think I would give you my ring to a jerk like you," Molly said with a fake uncertain look.
"Oh, you will give me that ring, or I'll tell everyone at school your little secret because they'll believe me," Lila said as Molly stopped recording.
Molly narrowed her eyes and leaned close to Lila's face as the brown-haired girl leaned back, her confidence melted under the heat of Molly's glare. "I don't think so, Lila. Because if you even tell the secret, I'll tell yours," Molly said with a firm and serious tone. "And trust me, you're not the only one who's good at convincing people, the only difference is that what I say is the truth."
Lila was surprised before she smirked, "Well, I can see you need more time to think, I'll wait until tomorrow to get your answer but either way, your days as Phoenix will be over." Lila said as she bumped Molly and walked away smugly, "It's called a hustle, sweetheart." She said, walking away.
Molly's snarl turned into a smirk as she brought out her phone and Nan Fang appeared. "Well, looks like she's not as smart as she thinks," Nan Fang said with a small smirk.
Molly nodded and smirked in determination, "Now, we just have to wait," she said, as her counterplan for Lila's plan was in motion.
The next day just before class, the team is in the school basement while Nino gives the announcement. "On the agenda today comrades, is a problem,"
"Because the school year is almost over and we won't be here anymore?" Daniel asked.
"Yeah. How can we help them when we're no longer here at Francoise Dupont Together?" Nino questioned before he gave a smile. "I propose the following solution. Let's all go to the same Jacques de Tremeuse high school. Then our fight against evil can continue. And that'd settle Comrade May's problem of not knowing where to go." He finished while giving Adrien a nudge. "Wouldn't it do?" He asked, which made Adrien give a small smile.
Marinette's phone started ringing as she walked off.
"I don't know, Nino. Most of us already have plans for our future," Sam said uncertainly.
"And the design courses I wanna take are available at the performing arts high school," Nathaniel added, "So I won't be able to attend Jacques de Tremeuse."
They all sigh in disappointment that most of them are going to different schools one day as Marinette comes back in.
"It's unfair that we're forced to decide what we want to do so early on in life," Zoe said.
"That is so true," Nino said as they turned to him, "We should get to try out a bunch of subjects before we get to decide on a career." He stated.
"Yeah, we might think we know what do to in life but, what if later on we find a different calling?" Molly pointed out. "And what point is pursuing our dreams if our best friends aren't there to enjoy it with us." She added while holding Jacob's hand.
"Our future is at stake here, we have to do something," Ivan said, "Monarch is still out there, and we're still one Miraculous short."
Mylene raised her fist, "I declare a form filling Strike!" She said, "No Student files, no career forms." She explained as they all cheered in agreement.
Juleka however didn't look so confident, "Except we already handed in all our forms." She mumbled.
"Juleka's right," Rose said, "Except for Adrien, we've already handed our career forms."
The others quickly deflated as their futures had already been set but Daniel then smiled, "Guys, you're forgetting, we're the Miraculous Heroes! Even if we go to different schools it's not like we'll never see each other again." He reminded them.
"Yeah, we can still visit each other and hang out while saving the world at the same time," Marinette added.
"They're right," Max said with a smile. "And I can use my teleportation abilities to bring us all together if we ever need to save Paris or hang out, it might cost some snacks for my Kwami, but she'll understand."
"Yeah, we're a team, we stick together," Adrien said with a smile.
"And I'm sure we'll find a way to keep our team together one way or another. Even if we have to make a few moves to make sure of it." Jacob vowed.
"And once we get Pollen back, we'll be a whole team again, defeat Monarch once and for all, and free our town from his evil," Zoe declared.
"That's the spirit," Molly said with a smile.
"Alright gang, meeting finish. Tomorrow will be a brand new day for all of us," Daniel said as they all exited the basement Chloe and Daniel were the last ones and Daniel noticed Chloe's sad expression. "Chloe, you okay?"
The others turned to see her saddened expression, "What's got you so bummed out, dudette?" Nino asked.
"Well, you all have your goals, and it took me a bit of time to think about my career forms, since back when Marinette and Alya were class reps, I never took the time to think about what I want in the future," Chloe said.
"Well, what did you choose exactly?" Mylene asked.
"Well, I want to become a teacher one day," Chloe said, which made them all surprised by her choice.
"Wait-wait-wait-wait! You, Chloe Bourgeois, want to be, a teacher?!" Alya asked in disbelief.
"Yeah, I know. Shocking, but after thinking about it, it's what I want." Chloe explained.
Marinette walked up to her, "Why would you want to be a teacher?" She asked her former bully, "I've always thought you wanted to be a movie star, a celebrity, a famous icon, or practically anything to make you popular,"
"That was before I realized how limited my thinking was," Chloe said as a small smile came to her, "When I saw how Ms. Bustier was willing to keep giving me chances, no matter how many times I didn't deserve it, I felt so inspired and saw that as a teacher she doesn't just talk about stuff or gives us homework, she helps students to grow, to learn from our mistakes and has the patience to help us see what we're truly capable of." She said in admiration.
The others all gave smiles at Chloe's words. "That describes Ms. Busiter alright," Rose said with a smile.
"Yeah, though she's the only teacher who believed in me before you guys," Chloe said in a little sad tone.
"What makes you say that?" Daniel asked.
Chloe held her hands together, "I want to be like Ms. Bustier, I want to help children who are like, who lost their path and make sure they don't end up like me," She explained while giving a serious look. "I don't want future students to end up like I did, to have another Chloe who was mean as I was, stomps on people just because she thinks she can have everything she wants."
The others were surprised by what Chloe was saying, feeling awed at her words, "Well that's a great goal, Chloe, so what's the problem?" Molly asked in confusion.
"I'm worried that, even if with my forms and the progress I've made," Chloe started before gripping her arms, "What if Ms. Bustier and the rest of the staff don't think I'm capable."
"Are you kidding? They would be glad that you wanted to take a step like that." Daniel assured as he walked up to her with a hand on her shoulder. "I mean, you've helped us before, showed the school that you are a good person and Ms. Bustier has seen the good in you longer than any one of us."
"Yeah, I bet Ms. Bustier would be the first to vouch for you and she'd be proud you want to be like her!" Marc added.
"Yeah, even we see you more of your true self like that! And I'm sure she talked to the Principal and I bet he's glad to know you wanna become an even better dudette!" Nino added.
Chloe gave a small smile at their words. "Thanks, guys. I appreciated it," She said to them.
"Hey, whenever you need friends around to help you through things, we're there," Adrien said as he walked up to his old friend, "You've made great progress Chloe, and even if the teachers won't believe it, we'll be there to back you up."
"And we'll be there to support your dream," Kara said as she gestured to the rest of the group, "Just as we will with each other,"
The group all smiled at each other as they were ready to embrace the future for what came their way, knowing that they'd be ready for anything.
That is until later that day, they all got their student forms back and were shocked by what they saw written on them, "Okay, what!?" Jacob yelled out while looking at his form. "Archaeology? What do you know about digging up Dinosaur bones?"
"Mortician?!" Kara demanded in disbelief, "I want to save the lives of people not put them in coffins!" She stated.
"Seriously, a librarian?! When I said culture, I didn't mean something so boring!" Sam yelled out.
"Threatre Arts, Dramatics?! That's about pretending to be something you aren't, there's no truth in that!" Molly yelled out.
Daniel looked at his career paper with narrowed eyes, "A Clerk? There's no leadership in that!" He yelled while crunching his paper. "Someone's messed with our Career choices!"
"And I think I have a feeling who it is," Molly growled, already knowing who would do something this cruel.
Just then, they heard screaming coming out of the classroom when they looked out saw a yellow and black Akuma outside as she blasted the students in the school they fell in despair before she walked off.
"Looks like someone else got their dreams crushed," Sam commented before Daniel took a closer look.
"Wait, is that Chloe?" Daniel asked in concern as he looked closer at the villain before noticing it was Chloe. "Oh no." He breathed in shock.
"She's got akumatized again because of her career form? Something is up if she got akumatized." Kara noted.
"No time to think about our forms! We gotta stop her and free her of the Akuma!" Daniel called out as they nodded and rushed out of the room to find a place to transform.
After transforming, the heroes all landed on the roof as they saw Chloe running all over town every person with a profession or job she blasted had everything that described or showed their talent or responsibility disappeared and they fell to the ground in sorrow.
"What Chloe is doing?" Hydrake asked.
"From what I see, she's crushing everyone's dreams and taking away what they love doing." Cat Noir explained.
"And she's calling herself Dreamcrusher, sorta combo of Miracle Queen and Sole Crusher," Carapace added before Rena Rouge elbowed him.
Phoenix turned to them, "What even caused her to get Akumatized in the first place?" She asked.
Ms. Hound gave a sad look. "Her Career form didn't show her wanting to be a teacher, it said that she would be set back a grade and she had no plans for the future at all. She was so crushed that she got Akumatized right on the spot." She explained.
"What?!" Daniel yelled in shock and anger. "Okay, that's going too far!" He angrily yelled.
"And it wasn't just her," Caprikid said, "All of our forms showed us completely different things that were almost the exact opposite of what we wanted."
"But, what does this mean?" Polymouse asked in confusion.
"Someone deliberately changed the student forms to apply for the last things the students wanted to pursue!" Ryuko answered before turning to Ladybug, "Who was in charge of collecting them, Ladybug?" She asked.
"Take a guess," Ladybug said with a rageful look.
Phoenix immediately knew who Ladybug was talking about. "Lila!" She growled.
"Okay, I may have let that lying she-beast trying to turn my BFF's life into a Nightmare, slide," Rena Rouge said before clenching her fists, "But this? No way, Jose!" She declared.
Caspian snarled and slammed his fists together, "Oh man, I am gonna take that Lying, blackheart little devil, and ram my foot so far-!" He growled in anger.
"Easy guys! We'll deal with Lila later. But first, we got to get Chloe out of it before Paris turns into a City of Depression instead of love!" Daniel reminded them before turning to Ladybug. "Ladybug, bring out your lucky charm! We might need it!"
"On it. Lucky Charm!" Ladybug called out, tossing her Yo-yo into the air as it changed into a fancy hand mirror. "A mirror?"
"Well, Chloe does like to look at herself." King Monkey joked.
"But she doesn't anymore." Pigella reminded.
Ladybug thought about what King Monkey and Pigella said as she looked at the Mirror, the Dreamcrusher, and then Dragold as she smiled. "I have an idea, and Dragold, you're in it." She said as she gave the Mirror to Dragold.
"Whatever it takes to Chloe snap out of it, I'm down. Tell us what we need to do," Dragold said as Ladybug explained the plan to him and the others.
With Dreamcrusher, she was still making people miserable and taking away their special talents while giving a sad angry expression.
"If they think I'm not good enough, that all I'm good at is ruining other people's lives then I won't stop until every life in Paris is a misery!" Dreamcrusher yelled as she kept hitting people with her powers.
"That's enough, Chloe!" Dragold yelled out as he stood alone behind Chloe. "This has got to stop!" He told her.
"Why bother!? I tried to be good and be better, but it was all pointless since the teachers tried to hold me back a grade!" Queen Dreamcrusher yelled out. "I tried to be the good girl, to be a friend, to be the Chloe the boy I loved deserved but at the end the of day, all I'm good for is ruining other people's lives!"
"Chloe, are you even hearing yourself? This isn't you. you are a better person!" Dragold tried to reason.
"What makes you think that?!" Dreamcrusher questioned. "What if I'm not good enough? What if I'm just a nobody!?" She demanded.
Dragold then grabbed the mirror and showed it to her as he showed her reflection. "Take a good look at this mirror, Chloe. What do you see?"
"Oh, Just an utterly ridiculous girl doing the only thing she's ever been good at!" Dreamcrusher yelled.
"No, it's someone whose hard work was discarded and Monarch took advantage of!" Dragold called out. "Chloe, look closer, the girl in this reflection isn't you, just the girl you think everyone sees you as, not the person you want to be, a girl who's spent years of her alone and wanting to shape young minds not to make the mistakes she did."
Queen Dreamcrush glared before she looked at her reflection she softened her expression a bit, seeing a broken girl before she cringed back a bit. "Why would you even bother to help me? I'm just a nobody. A ridiculous nobody."
"Chloe, you aren't a nobody. You are a good person who is trying to help others," Dragold said as Dreamcrush turned to him, walking towards her. "I heard from a couple of your friends that your school forms were sabotaged, but you can't let a piece of paper define who you are or what you choose. And if you're the friend that they've regret the Akuma. Your friends could help sort things out. Supported all this time then you can reject the Akuma and walk away, please." He asked her, offering his hand to her.
Dreamcrusher looked at Dragold before Monarch's mask appeared. "Don't listen to him Dreamcrusher. He's just trying to take away your only talent! Ignore his words and take his Miraculous!" He ordered.
Dreamcrusher closed her eyes as she shook her head. "What if I'm not good enough for life? How do I know that people will accept me." She asked.
"You are good enough, some people just refuse to believe it. And if you want them to, then it's up to you to prove them wrong," Dragold answered, offering his hand and a warm smile.
Dreamcrusher looked at Dragold's hand as Monarch's mask appeared. "Don't listen to him! It's a trick! You can't just-" He was cut off when Dreamcrusher shook her head.
"I don't want to be the bad guy anymore! Dragold's right, I am a good person! And I don't care what other people think! I am still going to be who want to be!" Dreamcrusher yelled while clutching her head. "And that person is someone who doesn't need you, so take back your stinking powers and leave me alone!" She called out as Monarch's mask shattered.
Dreamcrusher then turned back into Chloe as the Megakuma flew out a the photo in her hand and Dragold caught her. "Are you okay?" Dragold asked in concern.
"Just lousy for being so stupid," Chloe answered in guilt. "I am so sorry for what I-" She tried to say before Dragold hugged her.
"It's okay. We've all been there," Dragold said as the other heroes came up behind them and he gave Ladybug the lucky charm. "Ladybug, if you would?" He asked with a smirk.
"Sure thing. Miraculous Ladybug!" Ladybug exclaimed while tossing the mirror into the air, restoring the damage Queen Dreamcrusher did while also restoring the people of their special talents.
"Pound it!" They all exclaimed as they looked at Chloe in sympathy and a forgiving smile.
Ladybug then brought out a lucky charm in Dreamcrusher's colors. "Chloe, this magical charm will help you remember to never give up hope. We will always be there for you. And know that no matter what happens, you shouldn't have to be judged by what others say." She said to her with a warm smile.
Chloe looked at her friends tearfully as they all brought her into a group hug she cried in happiness, really glad to have friends like them to help her.
Back at the school, the group all huddled in the classroom while Daniel held Chloe close while Zoe rubbed her shoulder. "I-I'm sorry when I saw my form I just-" Chloe tried to apologize for what she did.
"Sis, it's okay. Everyone's fine." Zoe assured her sister with a comforting smile.
"It wasn't your fault, you were just hurt when you saw a future you didn't want, trust us, we all had whacked-up career forms," Daniel said with a warm smile.
Just then, Lila came in while Molly and the others glared at her. "Oh, hello, Lila. Ever wonder what happened during the teachers-rep meeting?" Alya asked with a suspicious tone.
"I don't know," Lila said innocently. "All I did was defend what was in the files Marinette had given me,"
"Really?" Sam questioned with a look.
"I swear. I only followed the forms she's given me." Lila said.
"Then let's see if Marinette's career says anything. Marinette, if you would?" Jacob asked.
Marinette nodded and took out her career paper. "I'm going to High School where I can specialize in fashion," She read before turning to her friends, "Just like I requested."
Marc hummed, "A little convenient that whoever did this left your form as you wrote it." He said.
"And whoever did it, only made it seem like it was you so you'd get the blame," Molly said while giving Lila a glare, which she returned.
"But that's impossible, who would ever do something like…" Lila tried to say but then Molly spoke up with a raise of her finger.
"I believe I know who it is, a certain someone pretty good and copying the handwriting of others, Someone who had the forms long enough to make copies of them," Molly said seriously, "And most importantly, would be willing to crush the dreams of everyone in this school to get what she wanted."
Lila then gave a silent glare at Molly before she gave an innocent smile, "That's great, Molly. Then how about you and me go to the Principal's office so you could explain it to him?" She suggested.
"Yeah, maybe we should," Molly said with a serious look as the two walked out of the room, Molly turned back to her friends while giving a wink to them before walking out.
In the hallway, Molly stopped and gave a glare at Lila. "I know what you did, Lila." She said seriously. "You can lie to people to avoid school and get people to like you. You can lie to make Marinette look like the bad guy and take away her friends, but destroy the students' forms you were trusted to present to the teachers and give fake ones that would ruin the dreams of others just so you can watch Marinette suffer. You've crossed the line." She said with a growl.
Lila turned to Molly and glared back at her, "I'll do anything to crush Marinette's dreams and make everyone hate her if it means hurting others. And what I do, I won't stop until I succeed," She said before smirking and turning around while flipping her hair, "Besides, even if you try to convince the wannabe of a hero principal it was me, I'll just come up with a new lie and he'll believe me." She then looked back at her, "I framed Marinette, and I can just as easily frame you too, it's my word against yours." She said smugly.
Molly gave a wincing look, "Ooh, is that right?" She started before she brought out her phone, and pressed play as the recording of their talk yesterday played on the School's Announcement System.
"Why yes, because it takes someone as smart as me to get the idiots of this city to believe what I say. How I convinced everyone that I was halfway around the world so I didn't have to go to school, How I fooled everyone that I had a disability so I could get close to Adrien's wealth, how I convinced everyone that Marinette bullied me and nearly got her expelled," The recording played throughout the whole school as Molly smiled sweetly and Lila's horrified face.
"That's right, I recorded our little chat yesterday when you threatened me, got a little help from Max to upload it to the School's announcement speakers. So actually, it's your word against yours." Molly said with a victorious smirk while Lila was shocked by what just happened. "You may lie, but the truth will always be revealed and now the whole school knows exactly who you are. It's called a hustle sweetheart." She mocked Lila's words from yesterday with a hand on her hip and a smug look.
Lila gaped in horror before she looked down and saw that every teacher and student in the school had their jaws dropped in shock at what they heard from Molly's words while Molly's friends were behind her with victorious smirks.
"She hustled you, Lila," Nino said through his laughter, "She hustled you good!" He exclaimed with a wave of his arm.
"You were played by your own game, Lila!" Marinette yelled out with a smug look. "You just told everyone yourself who you are!"
"Yesterday, Molly told us what you told her, and we knew you'd try something like this," Alya said with her arms crossed.
"So, we had Max linked up her phone to the school's speakers so she could play your real words to the whole school so we can finally show everyone your true colors," Sam said.
"Which you probably shouldn't have boasted so much in," Adrien finished with a smug look. "You had that coming for a long time."
The teachers all turned to them as they looked specifically at Marinette. "We owe you an apology, Marinette. And most of all me," Ms. Bustier apologizes with a guilty expression for not believing Marinette about Lila in the first place.
Lila then started growling as Principal Damocles came up with a firm look. "Lila Rossi, you are hereby expelled from school!" He called out.
Lila flinched as she glared at Molly, "I may be a liar, but not without what I deserve!" She declared as she pushed Molly over and yanked the Vermillion Bird ring off her finger.
"Molly!" Jacob called as he and the others rushed to her and Lila made a break for the exit, "Are you okay?" He asked helping Molly up.
"My ring. She's got my ring!" Molly cried out as they saw Lila rushing to the exit.
"Stop her!" Max exclaimed as they all rushed after Lila.
Lila was about to make it to the door when a couple of students blocked her off but she jumped over them, "Get back here you thief!" Molly demanded as she and the rest of the team chased after her into the streets.
"You will never get this ring back! It's mine!" Lila roared as she kept running as the heroes were catching up while on the rooftops, Felix saw them and narrowed his eyes.
"Duusu, Spread my Feathers!" He called transforming into Argos and dashing after them.
Lila kept running as the group kept chasing her. "You run like the coward you are when you're not in control, Lila!" Daniel yelled out.
Lila kept running until Argos jumped down in front of her, "Gotcha!" He called, turning back to Felix.
Lila gasped and tried to run the other way but was cut off by Kagami, "I warned you there was nowhere you could go to escape me." Kagami snarled.
Lila tried to run the other way but was again cut off, by Luka this time, "Looks like it's currents for you," Luka said with a glare.
Soon the rest of the team had caught up surrounded, boxing Lila in so she wouldn't have an escape route. "It's over, Lila," Marinette said with a hard glare, "There's nowhere left to hide."
Molly raised her hand. "Now give me back my ring." She ordered.
"Never! This ring is mine!" Lila yelled as she held the ring closely. "The Miraculous of the Vermillion Bird of the South is mine, along with its power!" She added and raised her other hand.
"Lila, you're making a mistake. That's not…" Daniel tried to say but was cut off.
"Save it! I know this is Miraculous, and I know who Molly I know what I have to say to transform, so I can show you all that I am better than her in every way!" Lila called out as she brought out Molly's ring and was about to put it on her finger.
"Lila, wait! It's not like the others! If you try to put there's no telling what it will do to you!" Daniel called out.
"Lies! You're just trying to trick me! Not this time!" Lila yelled as she put the ring on her finger and clenched it into a fist with an evil smile. "Now, all I have to say is, Nan Fang, Fire it-" She was cut off when the ring started glowing red, which caught Lila off guard. "What? But, I didn't say the word yet," She said in confusion.
The others all looked at her in concern and worried when they saw the ring glowing while Daniel gave a serious look. "Only those who the Kawmis of the Five Zodiac Miraculous see worthy can use them," He said seriously.
The Vermillion Ring kept glowing brightly while it shined on Lila all over her body. "W-What's happening to me?" Lila asked desperately.
"Looks like we're about to see what happens when someone unworthy of one of the Five Zodiac Miraculous puts it on, especially when a liar puts on the Miraculous of truth," Sam commented with a grin as they all backed up, "This might be a good time to hit the dirt." He said.
Lila's hand with the ring shook as she was consumed by a pillar of flame heroes shielded them from the heat as it formed into the shape of a phoenix and let out an eagle-like cry that echoed across Paris.
As the others uncovered their eyes they saw Lila on her butt and Molly's miraculous on the ground which she took back as Nan Fang appeared, "Nan Fang, what did you do?" Molly asked.
Nan Fang simply smirked, "Gave the deceiver what she deserves." She said coyly.
Lila then suddenly spoke up. "I am a mean girl who tried to frame Marinette from day one that I wanted her to be hated by everyone at school!" She called out, which made her go wide-eyed and covered her mouth. "Why did I say that!?"
Molly looked at Nan Fang in surprise with a smirk. "You gave her the truth medicine, didn't you?" She asked.
"Well, she's been lying to others all this time, I think it's time she speaks the truth herself," Nan Fang with a smirk. "Besides, no one snatches me and gets away with it," She added while giving Lila a raspberry.
"And I only tried to get close to Adrien so Marinette doesn't have him for herself and I've been telling his father about her so he could find a way to keep her away from him," Lila continued as she couldn't stop. "Why can't I stop telling things?!"
Sam laughed at Lila's sudden truth streak. "Nan Fang just cursed you, Lila! Or should we call you Truther from now on?" He joked with another laugh.
"She cursed me!?" Lila asked in shock before she spoke another truth. "I pretended to be an innocent girl so that no one would suspect me or find out the bad things that I've tried to blame Marinette for," She said another truth as she shook her head. "Why would she curse me?!"
"If you have even done your homework, Lila, the Zodiac Miraculous aren't just for anyone to wear. They choose who's worthy of them, and you don't even qualify to wear a basic Miraculous." Jacob said in amusement.
"And we just found out one of the curses to them. From wearing my ring, the Miraculous that reveals the truth, has cursed you, to tell the truth about everything you've done since you came here," Molly said with a smirk. "We warned you not to put it on, looks karma got you and got you hard,"
Lila went wide-eyed from that. "So now I can only tell the truth?! For how long!?" She questioned.
"Oh, it's only temporary, for at least three days!" Nan Fang exclaimed with a smirk.
"Three days?!" Lila asked in shock before she spoke another truth. "And I accepted to be akumatized so that people would think I was forced into akumatization so that I can put my plans into motion and not get suspected." She said before she shook her head and gave a defeated look. "I'm toast, aren't I?" She questioned.
"You have no idea," Molly said as she walked up to Lila but stopped for a moment. "Actually," she started before turning to Marinette, "Mari, would you care to say it?" She asked with a devious grin.
Marinette got what Molly was saying as she gave a devious grin as well and walked up to Lila. "Oh, I thought you'd never ask," She said as she cracked her knuckles. "So, Lila, there's something I've wanted to tell you since the day we met" She then raised her fist in the air. "You are a decivent monstrous liar!"She yelled and punched Lila in the face.
Lila gave a yell from that as she held her eye from the punch and looked at Marinette in shock as said girl dusted off her hand.
"Not gonna lie, that felt good," Marinette said with a proud smile as she walked up to Adrien and her friends, who all gave smiles at her.
"You enjoy that, didn't ya?" Adrien asked with a smirk.
"Most definitely," Marinette answered while returning the gesture.
They all then turned to Lila with glares as she gave a nervous look as Daniel spoke up. "Get out of our sight, Lila. And if we ever cross paths again, you're gonna get more than a black eye," He warned in a deep and serious tone.
Lila felt chills on her spine from Daniel's warning as she quickly stood up and rushed out of the heroes' sight as they all gave victorious smiles.
"Good riddance," Chloe said with a small smile.
Adrien turned to Felix, Kagami, and Luka, "Thanks for the assist, guys." he said.
"You're lucky I decided to take a run today," Felix said with a smile and hands behind his back.
"And you're lucky that Felix told us about this when he contacted the den," Kagami said with a small smile.
"We wouldn't let someone take something from our friends," Luka added.
They all smiled at their friends before Jacob spoke. "So, how about we all go back to the school and see if the Principal will correct our career forms," He suggested with a smile while holding Molly's hand.
"Yeah, with the truth out, we have a second chance to rethink what we want in life now," Marinette said with a smile.
Daniel then held Chloe by the shoulder. "Now, it's time for our real forms to reveal the right careers this time," He said with a warm smile.
Chloe returned the gesture while touching Daniel's hand. "I'd like that," She said as they all returned to the school.
After a bit of explaining what happened to the forms, Mr. Damocles got all the students' folders and he smiled at them. "Well, don't you have new school forms to fill out?" He asked as the students were surprised by his words as he brought out the students' folders that Lila had given him. "It's time to fix what Lila has made and send you all to the schools you want to go to," He explained as they all cheered and got their folders back.
"Thank you, Mr. Damocles. We promise will finish them up before the end of the school day," Daniel said with a smile.
"Oh, I know you won't, Daniel. And Chloe," Damocles said while Chloe turned to him as he smiled at her. "I hope the next time you come to these halls, I will meet the new teacher of Françoise Dupont Middle School," He added.
Chloe gave a big smile at what Damocles said. "Thank you, Principal Damocles. And I promise, you will like the new me next time we meet," She said as she and the others all walked out of the office with their folders to remake their career papers.
A little bit later, the team was at their usual hangout on the rooftop of the Jardins du Trocadero, but with Chloe and Zoe this time since they wanted to join them.
"Lila is finally gone. And now the school is completely free from anyone as vile as her," Adrien said.
"And thanks for letting us join you guys," Chloe said as she stood next to Daniel.
"After what happened today, I think we all deserve a nice moment of peace," Daniel said while placing his hand over Chloe's, which she gave a smile to him in response.
"And now we know what would happen if anyone wore the Five Zodiac Miraculous if they aren't chosen by them," Kara said while looking at their Kwamis. "You five really are full of surprises,"
"Especially you, Nan Fang, you made Lila tell the truth that she kept hidden from herself," Molly said with an amusing smile.
"Yeah! It was awesome!" Nino cheered.
"Not to mention, I feel like my Magical Charms are getting stronger," Marinette said as they turned to them, "The other day, I saw Mr. Ramia about to get Akumatize but he was able to control his emotions and his charm turned into a shield that purified the Megakuma." She explained.
"Whoa?! How'd that happen?" Kim asked in surprise.
"I don't know, but I think that must be the true power of the Magical Charm if it can now purify Megakumas," Marinette said with a smile.
"If things continue this way, people won't need us to help them anymore," Sam joked.
"Who knows? But whatever comes our way, we'll be ready to face the future together," Adrien said as he jerked his head, "Well, I guess we better get ready for final exams." He said.
Daniel raised his hand, "Hold on, what if Monarch launches another attack?" He said before looking out and gaping in awe, "And what about that?" He pointed.
They all turned and saw that the sun setting over Effiel Tower was especially beautiful today as the sky was a mix of yellow, orange, blue, and pink.
"Whoa," Alya said breathlessly as the others shared her expressions as they sat down on the edge, "It's times like these you really notice Paris's beauty, huh?" She said, leaning against Nino.
"Yeah, it makes defending this city all the more special," Kara said as they all looked out to the horizon.
Marinette frowned and looked down, "I just wish Alix could be here to enjoy it with us," She said solemnly as the others shared her feelings.
Juleka however smiled, "Yeah but, once we defeat Monarch, we'll be able to have all the sunsets in the world with her." She declared as the others turned to her in shock, "What?" She asked.
"Since when can you speak so loudly?" Sam asked in surprise.
Luka beamed, "Juleka, Your speech impediment!" He said in joy.
Juleka then realized it as she covered her mouth in shock as Rose hugged her, "I knew you'd get over it! I knew it!" She cheered as Juleka laughed and hugged her back.
The others smiled, "The future is looking bright indeed," Marinette declared.
"Ain't that the truth?" Adrien quipped as they all laughed and enjoyed the sunset, having a good feeling that whatever comes next will be for the better.
With Lila, she'd rushed back to her home after her cover was blown, and she stopped near an ally growled, and kicked a trashcan over. "I can't believe this! My plan has completely failed and now, I got punched in the face by that Stupid baker girl!" She yelled out angrily while rubbing her black eye. "Is there anything that could go wrong today?!" She yelled out.
"Heh, is that right" A voice called out as Lila turned to the other end of the ally and saw a teenage boy with white hair and black streaks and yellow eyes, leaning against the wall, "Having a bad day?" The boy asked mockingly.
Lila backed away a bit, "Who are you?" she questioned with narrowed eyes and a suspicious look.
"I'm Zero," The boy answered, his smirk not fading, "Looks like you and I have something in common, Foxy."
"What's that?" Lila asked suspiciously.
"I'm not a big fan of those heroes either, and I don't trust Mr. Butterfly-face to put them down," Zero explained as he circled Lila as she kept her eyes on him, "And you wanna get revenge on those kids who wrecked you up good, right?" He asked with a smirk.
"More than you can imagine!" Lila growled with her fists clenched in anger.
Zero turned to her with a smirk, "Well, what if I told you I know someone who had an interest in your talents, and could give you something that's equal and maybe even superior to the Miraculous?" He offered.
Lila looked at him in surprise at the offer. "I'm listening," She said with an interested smirk.
Zeo smirked back, seeing he'd got Lila's attention. "We have a lot to discuss, Foxy. The Boss can fill in on the details," He said as he led Lila further into the alley.
"Your boss?" Lila asked in wonder, "Just who are you people?" She asked.
"What, want out already?" Zero asked mockingly.
Lila just smirked back, "To the contrary, I want in." She said offering her hand.
Zero immediately took as he chuckled, "Welcome to the Order of Apocalypse." He said, accepting Lila's hand as the two shook.
Looks like Lila isn't out of the game yet and now she's in league with a group that seems to be as ancient as the Miraculous themselves.