Chapter 3: The Weight of Actions
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To all readers, I owe an apology, but the person who had to correct the translation of the chapter, couldn't do it and I was only able to contact him recently.
He apologized to me, and I apologize to you, as it is possible that this chapter has spelling mistakes.
The good news is that the other reader was able to correct the next chapter, which will be ready for next week XD
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Adrien was still in shock from what he discovered in Marinette's room, which made sadness and guilt keep him from sleeping. However, when he returned to school and saw Lila surrounded by almost all of her classmates listening to her with devotion, he turned her regret into anger.
-Quiet cube -Plagg called worriedly from his jacket, feeling how his wearer tensed-, the last thing we need is a scene that could harm you with your father, at least there will be no threat of akumas, if we trust what said the sentimonster, and that she neutralized that villain, but that doesn't mean you should abuse -at his words, the blonde blinked in surprise and smirked, but deep down, he was still a bit puzzled at how the sentimonster had done that feat. But there was a question, what happened to the Miraculous?
-It's the first time I've heard you give advice that doesn't involve your cheeses, Plagg… thank you-the model smiled sadly, then took her things and walked directly to the classroom, under the mocking gaze of Lila.
-Do you think the sentimonster keeps her promise? –The kwami replied, puzzled, as they climbed the stairs.
-Usually, I would say no, but she was born from Marinette's feelings, so I'm going to have faith in her, for the moment, until we can save Marinette –Adrien answered decisively, as he took his place, and waited for her to everyone was gathered in the room.
When the class bell rang and the last of the students entered the classroom, the blonde was already preparing to reveal everything to her classmates, but unfortunately for him, Lila was faster.
-I have a proposal that can save our Heroes Day! -Rossi exclaimed, directing a mocking look at Marinette-, if it's not too much trouble, Master Bustier, I'd like to share it with everyone.
-Go ahead, Lila- the teacher answered, relieved, although the mysterious discomfort still afflicted her.
-You see, I thought that maybe we could do a charity fashion show -Lila smiled haughtily, glancing at "Marinette" -, and I think it would also be a way to make peace, Marinette…, you could donate your outfits, and Adrien and I we could model them, I'M SURE IT WOULD BE A SUCCESS!
White Snake gritted her teeth, and had to refrain from wanting to rip out the girl's tongue, since she fully understood her intentions. And likewise, Adrien understood what Lila was planning, which made him hate her even more, and with the memory of Marinette, everything turned red for him.
-That would be great Lila! -The first to praise the idea was Alya, who applauded enthusiastically- What do you say Adrien?
-I refuse- the young Agreste's dry reply left everyone speechless, even White.
-B-but Adrien, this would be great for our class- Lila replied stunned, however, Adrien turned to see him annoyed.
-Lila, why did my father let you be a model for his brand without having previous experience? – the blond asked annoyed, and everyone looked confused at the situation, while White Sanke smiled satisfied.
-But what do you say Adrien? -Alya asked offended, and the model stood before everyone, to speak to them, at the same time how he saw that at the back of the room, White Snake with the appearance of Marinette, nodding in support.
-I was thinking about it a lot last night, Lila, and after you threatened me yesterday, I think everything fits now –Adrien declared, leaving Rossi nervous and everyone even more confused-, you said that you spy on me under my father's orders, to inform him of the bad influences that may surround me -they all gasped, and Lila gasped for a few seconds-. And curiously, a day after Marinette was unjustly expelled, my father hires you as a model, not to mention that you feel free to blackmail me to do what you say so that you don't convince him to lock me in the mansion again - at his say, they all fell silent and Lila began to sweat cold -. So forget it, I will no longer give in to your sick games, because I know how you really are, a bad and lying person -Lila looked at everyone desperately, and when she crossed her eyes with a calm Marinette, she gnashed her teeth and pretended to cry.
-Adrien! How can you be like this with me? Is it because of Marinette? -Rossi exclaimed, and the first to jump was Alya.
-Don't tell me you believe Marinette that Lila is a liar? She only acts like this because she is jealous of her! –The blogger replied, but the grunt of the model made her shut up.
-It wasn't Marinette who revealed to me that Lila is a super liar -at Adrien's words, Lila sweated cold upon hearing that phrase-, it was Ladybug -Alya was shocked, and Lila covered her face in despair, while the blonde continued revealing it all -. I remember perfectly when you called me that day to talk about Ladybug, but you were just pretending to be the supposed superhero of the fox, claiming to be much more powerful than Ladybug and you showed me the miraculous that was a family heirloom -Adrien crossed his arms to emphasize his sayings, and Lila didn't come out of her horror-, and then a furious Ladybug arrived for all the lies you were spilling about her "friendship"
-Lila? –Master Bustier called to Lila, who was on the verge of collapse from hysteria.
-Adrien! How can you want to put me down in front of all our dear friends? Are you doing this to get revenge for what I inadvertently provoked to Marinette? –Lila complained pitifully, and when the blond man saw that everyone seemed to fall back on her words because of the pity she caused, he exploded in anger.
-DON'T DARE TO SPEAK MARINETTE'S NAME WITH THAT DISGUSTING MOUTH YOU HAVE! -the model's attack of anger startled everyone, but especially White - The only reason why Marinette didn't reveal what you really are, was because of my stupidity! I was the idiot who told her not to do anything, because I believed that it wasn't the solution to the problem of all your damn lies that come out of that rotten mouth of yours! - At each word, Adrien walked enraged against Lila, and White was forced to stop him before the boy said something that would not be appropriate at that time.
-Easy Adrien, it's clear that you haven't rested - said "Marinette", after getting up from his seat and taking a couple of jumps to calm the model -, teacher, it's clear that my partner isn't feeling well, now that he has released all the truths he know about Lila, can I take him to the nursing? –Asked the girl without further ado, and the adult nodded confused, so both young people left the room.
-Lila? –The teacher finally spoke, breaking the tense silence among those present- Do you want to explain what just happened? -The girl covered her face without answering Alya's insistent questions about everything that Adrien yelled in their faces. However, Lila wasn't going to sit idly by, she would make the model pay for his daring, and force him to get on his knees, crying out for her forgiveness.
Meanwhile, in the infirmary, White made the blond young man some tea to try to calm his condition, although it didn't seem to have any effect on him.
-Adrien? -The sentimonster called him, but the model looked away sadly.
-I'm sorry, it's just that, I can't see you to the face, when I know you're not her…- Adrien replied, and White sighed in approval.
-Just have a little more patience, I know it won't be easy, but my plan is for the good of Marinette.
-Even so, I think there should be another way- the blond claimed, but White calmly denied.
-If we want to save Marinette, this is the best option - White assured.
-But not the most correct -the young man countered, and although the sentimonster was going to reply, both are surprised by Alya.
-Adrien, Marinette, the director Damocles calls you -the two exchanged glances because of the neutral tone that the brunette used.
-What did we do? -"Marinette" asked curiously-, Adrien finally confessed what he had to confess, and I only brought him here to calm him down.
-It's Chloe, and one of her "tantrums" -Alya rolled her eyes at the name of the mayor's daughter, while they were still surprised by what was happening now.
So, they arrived at the director's office, where the blonde girl didn't stop shouting against… Marinette?
-There you're, baker! –Chloe pointed at her furiously, and "Marinette" just shook her shoulders in confusion towards Adrien, not understanding what was happening -. Don't even think you're going to take me away from my Adrichoo, -Chloe sentenced, leaving the two teenagers even more confused.
-Excuse me? – "Marinette" asked in consternation, and Chloe threw a tantrum again, for which she had to answer was Alya.
-Lila said that you convinced Adrien to turn against her, and that you planned to do the same with Chloe, so she has been demanding that the director expel you - "Marinette" slapped her face, and the model broke free of Chloe's grip as chivalrous as possible.
-It's a joke? -Adrien and "Marinette" asked at the same time.
-Of course not! -Lila exclaimed, appearing from behind, being escorted by the other students in the class-, it's clear that Marinette has somehow blackmailed you into saying these horrible things to me, and for sure, she plans to do the same against Chloe -Rossi cried, and the blonde girl complained to the director again.
-I want that peasant to leave this school, Or I'll tell my daddy to fire you from you directorial position -Chloe demanded again, while Lila hid her malicious smile for how well everything was going, after convincing her classmates and the teacher that Marinette was slandering her. But his happiness didn't last long, since Adrien, furious, took the blonde away from a frightened director to face her in front of everyone.
-How can you be like that Chloe? Marinette hasn't blackmailed me at all, I just got sick of playing along with Lila's lies –refuted the model indignantly, but her childhood friend made another scandal.
-Please Adrien! It's obvious that baker tries to separate me from you, and I won't allow it! - Chloe whimpered louder, and before Lila added fuel to the fire, Adrien exclaimed furiously.
-You're the one who made me turn away from you! -At his words, the blonde girl was silent, and Adrien supported his hands on the director's desk to catch his breath- I can't believe you fall so low, but it's not surprising, always… -the model gave him a look annoying-, you always have to hurt Marinette in some way, first the chewing gum, then the theft of her bowler hat design, you accused her without proof of stealing your bracelet, the sabotage of her uncle's soup, when you incriminated her to call the fire department and just to interrupt his father's cooking class. On going? - Adrien crossed her arms, and Chloe just giggled.
-But, Adrichooo, those things are just trifling... Nobody remembers anymore! –Chloe tried to convince him but Adrien just looked at her disappointed.
-Do you think I don't know the other things you did? How to tear the letter from Rose in her face, the one that was for Prince Ali? Or when you sent Sabrina to lock up Juleka, only to be next to me in the class photo? Maybe when did you steal a draw from Nathaniel's notebook just to scribble the sketch of Marinette? –Chloe was speechless, before everyone's annoyed gaze-, And we mustn't forget when you made the whole school have to clean the schoolyard, because of your fault.
-A-Adrien, if you say it that way, it sounds very bad ... -she commented nervously, but the boy denied confused.
-They're bad things! You've done so many bad things Chloe, that I don't know if I really knew you all these years! -Adrien scratched his head in frustration, and went for the last time towards the blonde - now I understand why no one wanted to be my friend the first day I came to school, it's because I was your childhood friend, How do you say? Tell me who you hang out with and I'll tell you who you are. UGHHHH! I thought that by becoming Queen Bee you were going to change for better, but you only became even more mean, and I can't be friends with someone like that –the boy finally declared, and Chloe was frozen-, and I am not going to give you any more chances, because you will not stop being someone who says and does bad things, you are no different from Lila, and for that, I cannot forgive you - Chloe's face was all a poem, like everyone else, not to mention Lila Rossi, whose plan was falling apart.
-BUT ADRICHOOO !- Chloé whined louder, then look hatefully at 's your fault! Everything was perfect until my Adrikins met you! -The girl banged furiously on the desk, to demand to the director-, expel this beggar baker, or say goodbye to your job!
-I-I, I can't… -the man coldly swelled at the situation, but his next words condemned him to White Snake-, I could only suspend her for a week at the latest… -Chloe smiled victoriously at his words, as did Lila covered her happiness with her hands, while Adrien gnashed his teeth in outrage, but "Marinette", or rather, White Snake, had an icy expression, her eyes turned cold and calculating.
-You do want to lose your position, Director Damocles -the harsh comment of the girl attracted the gaze of those present.
-But what do you say, Miss Dupain-Cheng?! –exclaimed the bearded man, and Chloe crossed her arms haughtily, but no less concerned by the prevailing attitude that "Marinette" took from one second to another.
-Are you going to suspend me just to indulge a tantrum from the daughter of Mayor Paris? It's not something very professional to say, unless you want not to work in a school again, and Chloe wants her beloved "daddy" to be removed from his job –the girl declared without further ado, and both of them looked at her almost with horror.
-Are you threatening me young lady?! –the director claimed furiously, and "Marinette" like Adrien sharpened their gaze at her attitude.
-How dare you yell at me like that? -the girl said hoarsely, and the principal stopped abruptly – You lets Chloe Burgeois do whatever she wants without repercussion, it's not a secret in this educational establishment that pleases her in everything to the point of harming the other students, Did you forget what Adrien said? How did you punish all the students for the phone call to the fire department? EVERYONE saw how you didn't reprimand Chloe, despite being a suspect too, And I warn you of what will happen to you if you punish me for something I didn't do! Which by the way, it's not the first time!- "Marinette" emphasized her last words looking at Lila, who only chose to hide behind a stunned Alya.
-And what is supposed to happen to us?-Chloe asked mockingly, and "Marinette" crossed her arms, with a sly look that even gave Adrien the chills.
-If he suspend me just because of a whim of yours, my parents have the right to send a letter of complaint to the French Ministry of Education, as well as to make a public complaint for the corruption that the Burgeois exercise in this school -the principal was disfigured his face, while Professor Bustier's jaw dropped from shock, but Chloe seemed not to care what Marinette said, so the bluenette continued her explanation-, and since this is the city that Hawk Moth attacks, it would not be any wonder that investigations start as early as possible, which by my calculations would lead to the following when everything is discovered and made in the news; the mismanagement of this school with respect to its students, the preference of the whims and corruption of the Burgeois, then they would investigate "our class" discovering that the majority were akumatized by the bullying exerted by Chloe Burgeois - after saying that, Chloe finally paid attention to the words of "Marinette" - not checking the stories of Lila Rossi and her alleged illnesses. And after finishing school, they will most likely investigate the Burgeois after the daughter of the mayor of Paris agreed to help Hawk Moth a few months ago - it was then that Chloe turned pale, and "Marinette" smiled sideways- , which would lead to the discovery that the mayor hasn't only used corruption in the school, but also in other areas, such as when he abused his power to cancel the recording of Clara Nightingale's vevo or when he looked for excuses to close the ice skating rink, which I remember not badly that appeared on the Ladyblog, it was to build a jewelry store, which I think, was it for you? -"Marinette" innocently pointed at Chloe, who gasped for a few seconds-, I bet the President of France will be happy to know how well André Burgeois takes care of a city that is threatened by a magical terrorist, especially, with his only daughter "messing around" with the citizens.
-Y-you can't… -Chloe kicked a few moments and threatened her furiously -, if you make that complaint, I'll make your parents lose their nasty bakery!
-CHLOE ! –Adrien silently hit her, and the blonde whimpered again-, with what you just said, How can you want us to be following friends? Marinette and her family have every right to report this injustice, your injustice!
-Things fall under its own weight -said the "Marinette", looking at Lila, who grated under her breath, and then, director Damocles sputtered stressed.
-Enough, everyone out of my office ...-the man barely said, but Chloe complained again.
-B-but you hasn't suspended that baker yet... - the mayor's daughter claimed, but the director had already lost his patience.
-Everybody out! –Damocles declared, and the office was emptied immediately.
And unable to do anything else, Mistress Bustier led the students back to the classroom, although Chloe did something that didn't surprise White but horrified Adrien.
-Daddy! –the blondy girl was calling her father in front of the whole class, while she directed her malicious gaze towards "Marinette" -, I want you to close the Dupain-Cheng bakery, that damn Marinette's baker has bullied me, she has threatened to ruin my life ... -Chloe smiled haughtily at the mayor's answers-, yes, yes daddy, thank you very much! HA! -the girl hung up the phone and walked victoriously towards "Marinette"- go getting ready Mari-dummy, in a matter of days, my daddy is going to close your parents' shop.
-Chloe! –the teacher exclaimed in horror, but a giggle from "Marinette" caught his attention.
-Well, I tell you that in at least 24 hours, your father will lose his position as mayor, I know someone who can help me with that -"Marinette" declared confidently, walking towards her place and leaving everyone with the word in their mouths.
-Ehmm ... Marinette -the model's voice took her by surprise- Could I change places next to you? –Asked the boy shyly, and White blinked in confusion, then looked away.
-Do what you want- she replied softly, to which the blonde couldn't help but smile gratefully, since the sentimonster accepted it, it's symbolically meant Marinette's forgiveness. It was a good start, little, but good.
-Thank you very much- the blond thanked her -and sorry for being so negligent.
-It's not to me with who you should apologize -the sentimonster replied dryly.
-I know- Adrien said, losing herself in her thoughts, especially, remembering all the things he lived with Marinette. Promising himself that he was going to get her back, whatever it took.
During the rest of the day, the students in the classroom as well as the teacher Bustier could hardly carry out their tasks, since the discomforts of the previous day had returned much stronger, to the point of making them sweat. Even Lila and Chloe were affected by the strange atmosphere, although the second more than the first, since for Rossi a small discomfort formed in her chest. What she attributed mainly to the bad day she had had when her plans didn't go as expected, so she would resort to her contingency conspiracy; blackmailing Adrien with his father.
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The next day, at the Dupain-Cheng home, the couple ate breakfast in great concern after hearing from Adrien and White what the mayor's daughter was planning to do.
-It's okey -said the sentimonster as she went down the stairs and went to the kitchen to prepare a tea-, I have already fixed the situation, neither Chloe or her father will have the right to take away your home.
-Have you used a "trick"? -Mr. Dupain-Cheng asked, and White Snake quietly denied.
-So? - Mrs. Sabine asked as she offered her tenant a croissant.
-Thank you very much -the sentimonster gladly received the candy-, let's say, I know a couple of guys who did me a favor, also, in order to keep Marinette safe -White looked up at the hatch-, we can't move her yet from his room, not yet.
- By any chance, is that pair of individuals are Hawk Moth and Mayura?- To the baker's doubt, White choked on the tea.
-No no no no! Not even if I was crazy! -The embarrassed sentimonster screeched and stuttered several times, and when she felt the surprised look of the marriage on her, her white cheeks turned peach pink-, EJEM! They are a guys that I met not long ago, you will see, with the help they have given us, I bet that at noon, the mayor of Paris will have to worry about something else and attending to the whims of his daughter will be the least of his problems - the Dupain-Cheng looked at each other puzzled, but when they saw White Snake's shy face at his answer, they laughed.
-You're so cute!- Mr. Tom exclaimed and then gave her a bear hug- I just wish my little princess ... well, I still couldn't fully digest it, I just hope she wakes up soon.
-Eh? -White's bewilderment and embarrassment was palpable all over her face from the sudden embrace, but the good man's last words made her react-, little by little I've been healing her, and I promise you, Mr. and Mrs. Dupain-Cheng, that by Heroes Day she will make a full recovery.
-You don't have to be so formal with us, practically now you are one of the family -said Mrs. Sabine, and White flushed with shyness -Besides, I still have faith that my daughter can heal, but I insist that a doctor see her.
-I understand their dismay, but we can't move Marinette, besides ... -the sentimonster tried to speak, tell them a part of her plan that she had not yet shared, but she preferred to keep quiet, fearing that it would be very soon and that when she saw the parents of Marinette acting like that with her, she took it for granted that they would do anything to stop her-, don't worry! You'll see that everything will work out, and as for the Burgeois, if my calculations don't fail me, I bet you'll find out all this noon.
The couple shared a worried look, and they nodded, but not very convinced. And White knew it, there was a reason why they didn't call the doctors and it was because of the state that Marinette was in.
The sentimonster managed to keep her stable, but she knew her power wouldn't last long, so she shouldn't back down from her true plan, no matter the cost.
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Later, what White Snake had said about the Burgeois was fulfilled, as the Paris media boiled after the announcement by the President of France about the investigation by the state prosecutor and treasury against André Burgeois , current mayor of Paris.
News that left Chloe pale during recess, while she and the entire school watched the reports from Nadja Chamack through their cell phones.
-T-this can't be… -the blonde gasped, while the rest of the class was shocked to see that "Marinette's" warnings had been fulfilled - What did you do?! - Chloe demanded to know a quiet girl who was watching the news with Adrien on the boy's phone.
-Me, what? -The girl asked playfully, and the model raised an eyebrow at her childish attitude.
-Don't act like an idiot! Whatever you've done, I order you to fix it! –The blondy girl demanded between outbursts, but "Marinette" denied mischievously.
-Nop, I don't want to, and I don't think my "contacts" agree to back down after all the meanness deeds you've done, and by the way, you're no longer in a position to threaten anyone –"Marinette" settled on the bench safely, crossing his arms behind his head-, and your daddy doesn't bother trying to bribe the prosecutors, since my "acquaintances" warned the President about that peculiar detail that he has, so the President himself chose people trusted to carry out the investigation against the "honorable mayor of Paris" - everyone present was astonished at what Marinette Dupain-Cheng did, and began to wonder what kind of important people she knew in order to contact the highest authority from France in such a short time.
Something that made Lila's blood boil, since there were some students who questioned her not having done the same as Marinette, and thus stop Chloe Burgeois's reign of bullying. Which caused Rossi to call Adrien's father from the morning to try to get revenge, but to his horror, both Gabriel's and Nathalie's phones had blocked his number, and they didn't answer the calls she made directly to the Agreste mansion, making her more enraged.
Of course, she didn't know what had happened to them, since White Snake had "taken care" of both of them since the tragedy of Marinette, so without knowing it, Lila Rossi had lost her greatest accomplices.
-AGHHH! This is ridiculous, totally ridiculous! –Chloe left school indignantly, being followed by a frightened Sabrina.
-You are enjoying it, right? –Adrien scolded White under his breath, after seeing his satisfied expression when he saw the news about the mayor.
-What do you want me to say? "It's part of my nature" -answered White very happy, of course I would not tell her that she had used the miraculous of the horse to go directly to the president disguised as Ladybug, and have informed about the performance of the mayor of Paris
And since one of the objectives was fulfilled, soon it would be Lila's turn, the one who didn't stop looking at her with resentment from the top of the second floor for the feat performed.
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In the present…
Gabriel Agreste looked at that symbol resigned, refraining from gritting his teeth and seeing the sentimonster that covered his face with his pay-pay fan, while one of the jade snakes unrolled a long scroll next to White Snake.
-Very well, you have committed several faults this year, Gabriel Agreste- White ruled, while reading what was written on those papyri- now the trial begins with the main villain of Paris and his two accomplices, Nathalie Sancoeur and Lila Rossi. So now the crimes committed by you will be announced, Mr. Agreste -White Snake straightened before that man, while the jade serpent held the paper-, Gabriel Agreste, you are accused of torture and abuse of the kwami of Nooro, of forcing him to create supervillains against his nature and will, also of abusing your control over him, limiting his food, his freedom and having rendered him speechless every time he begged you to stop your crimes, how do you plead?
-I didn't do anything the kwamis didn't deserve!" AGHHHHH! –At his answer, Gabriel suffered a new electric shock.
-I ask again, how do you declare yourself before all these faults committed? -White demanded again with a cold voice, and Gabriel had no choice but to swallow part of his pride.
-Very well! I admit that I did do those things to Nooro, and yes, I am Hawk Moth - at his confession, people gasped in disgust, especially when they saw little Nooro floating next to White, which made everyone despise the designer for having him hurt such a small creature, even Chloe gnashed her teeth at that attitude from Gabriel-, however, Nooro and all those kwamis deserve that treatment, they are just slaaaaa… AHHHHH! - Gabriel suffered a stronger shock, causing White to sharpen his gaze.
-Gabriel Agreste, is it possible to know what it is based on to say that the kwamis should be mistreated and treated like slaves? –Asked the sentimonster, trying to control the indignation that grew in her, while Chat Noir saw that man with eyes sharpened by his words against the kwamis.
-Why was it the fault of the kwamis and their blasted Guardians what happened to Emily! -But immediately after answering, a stronger discharge caused the designer's clothes to suffer a combustion that was duly extinguished by the jade snakes, however, Mr. Agreste ended up with slight burns on his face. Meanwhile, Chat Noir looked in horror at everything that his father was revealing, were the miraculous related to the "death" of his mother?
-Gabriel Agreste, are you defaming the kwamis for the "disappearance" of your wife? –Inquired already losing his temper the feeling monster.
-No… -As expected, Gabriel suffered another shock that almost knocked him unconscious.
-You don't understand, that every time you lie, that symbol will react against you -gitted White teeth, and Gabriel lowered his gaze defeated-, now answer with the truth, who is responsible for what happened to Emily Agreste?
-It was me -the dejected man finally answered, already tired of receiving all those physical punishments-, I convinced Emily to use the peacock miraculous, I believed that there would be no problem and that I did not have to listen to the warnings of those little creatures , but…
-How you has been used to controlling everything, you felt superior at all times, and seeing at least two small creatures limited to magic jewels, you thought that it would not be different, that obviously, everything would be done according to yours designs, after everything, it was always like that - White continued with an icy voice, and after sharpening her gaze, she asked Gabriel the following question -, as Hawk Moth, you were responsible for putting the security of Paris and the world on edge. Did you plan some situations to create specific akumas?
-Yes, I planned it so as not to always be depending on a specific situation- the man replied badly, earning even more the rejection of the people of Paris.
-So, what were those situations? –To the question of the sentimonster, Gabriel swallowed dry and seeing all the people around, bowed his head, finally defeated, since he knew that he could not resist another discharge, so he abandoned his pride and confessed.
-The first were my son's friend, Nino and the hypnotist, whom I purposely humiliated to turn them into akuma -the boo didn't wait, especially from the Dj, like the same Chat Noir who growled under his breath-, then went to Audrey Burgeois, I knew beforehand that if I took her front row seat, she would be offended enough to akumatize her, I hoped she was my showpiece, but her emotions weren't strong enough - the tantrums and kicks of the wife of the ex-mayor didn't wait-, then I decided to wait for Heroes Day last year, since I knew that Lila Rossi had been accumulating all her hatred towards Ladybug after she unmasked her in front of my son, so I akumatized her with no problem in Volpina again, to help me in my plan by creating a fake fight between Chat Noir and an "akumatized" Ladybug ...
-Is a lie! –Lila shouted desperately, leaving Nathalie almost deaf-, I was in Achu that day, I had nothing to do with it MPH…! -By White's orders, a jade serpent gagged Rossi to stop her yelling her lies.
-Now that no one interrupts us, do you need anything else to add? -The sentimonster asked seriously, and Gabriel gritted his teeth.
-Y-yes, a couple of times I did without Lila Rossi "talents" to akumatize both Chloe and Marinette -a sharp exclamation came from the companions of the aforementioned, and the first one to demand answers was Chloe.
-Excoise moi?! A couple of times? I demand that you explain yourself, Mr. Agreste! -The daughter of the Burgeois screamed furiously.
Reluctantly, Gabriel confessed how he "motivated" Lila to hurt Chloe, and also how he ordered Nathalie to sabotage the blonde's signal so that she would not contact Ladybug, after deliberately sending a gift, that he was definitely going to akumatize his parents.
And not only did he end there, but he also confessed that when he learned from Adrien that the young Marinette Dupain-cheng had many people who loved and esteemed her, so he decided to "encourage" Lila to make her target, and then akumatize her. Although his plan failed at the last minute, due to the health of his assistant.
-YOU MONSTER! –Mr Dupain-Cheng's fist of anger fell on the designer, who lost a tooth from the impact, and because of that, the jade snakes had to intervene to take out the enraged baker who kept yelling against Agreste, while his wife was held by White so that she didn't pounce on Gabriel either. While Chat Noir's hair was twitching with anger when he learned that his own father was an accomplice to the defamation of Marinette.
-Do you have any idea what you did to my daughter ?! -Exclaimed Mrs. Sabine indignantly, even being held by White-, It almost ruined hers life!
-Gabriel Agreste, are you aware of the psychological and moral damage that you helped to cause in an innocent young girl by being a participant in such a plot? A plot on the part of Lila Rossi to incriminate Marinette Dupain-cheng of three crimes that she didn't commit, answer now–the icy voice froze the man himself, while everyone looked at him with fury, including the students and the two teachers who were tied up with snakes.
-If you say that I do not regret supporting Lila to defame that girl, well I am not, Marinette Dupain-Cheng was my best target to turn her into akuma, she was going to be my masterpiece, but to achieve it I had to break her until the fund, so I motivated Lila to come up with a plan to "get" Marinette away from my son, in return, I would give him a modeling position that would work with him during some photo shoots as my new muse - to everyone's horror, the seal did not activate, which meant that Gabriel was not lying by not being sorry for harming an innocent child in order to achieve his ends, for which the boos and that people threw garbage at him did not wait.
-ORDER! -The voice of the feeling monster stopped the action of the civilians, and silenced the young people who shouted against him, and then he went with a look so cold that it seemed that he was going to tear out his eyes-, Gabriel Agreste, I know very well that what I was looking for with all this immeasurable and indiscriminate damage that led to so many innocents, was with the aim of having the miraculous of Ladybug and Chat Noir, and thus make a wish, my question is the next, from the beginning, have you been willing to pay the price for desire? -The sentimonster asked threateningly, and Gabriel snorted.
-HA! Do you think I bought that nonsense about the price? -But Mr. Agreste's mocking smile did not last, as White showed him Ladybug's earrings, and to his shock, the snake woman placed the jewels, from which Ladybug's kwami, Tikki, came out.
-I'm sure that Mr. Agreste is familiar that if a direct order is given to the Kwami, she must respond without question -White explained calmly to a stunned Gabriel, while the rest were silent by the surprise of what he saw-, thus that, little kwami, I'm ordered to you to tell me what the price for desire consists of –Tikki nodded sadly, and replied sincerely.
-If Mr. Agreste makes the wish to free his wife from her state, someone must take her place, and how the balance should be maintained, who should pay the price for the damage of the peacock, most likely his son, Adrien - they all screamed in horror, and Gabriel clenched his teeth in fury - otherwise, the wish could be fulfilled without taking Adrien's life, but what happened to the Agrestes will happen to a family that is very similar to his own, so that it will simply be a barter, one Hawk Moth for another, thus creating a vicious circle between both families. Then Paris, no, reality will collapse through that infinite loop, and the universe would come to be destroyed by the abuse of desire -those present drowned a cry of alarm and Gabriel sweated dry at what that Kwami said.
-THOSE ARE NONSENSE! –But at Gabriel's claims, the symbol flashed one more light below him, leaving him severely burned.
-If you think they are nonsense, then the symbol should not react to your words -declared White, looking at that man with deep hatred-, Gabriel Agreste, his kwami Nooro confessed to me earlier that he had already warned him of the consequences of making the wish –Asked the sentimonster, sharpening her gaze-, Did you know that your son Adrien was in serious danger of being the price to pay for desire? -For some reason, Chat Noir was not surprised by his father's silence, so White insisted again- Did you know that his was putting his son at risk for seeking that power?"
-It was a risk he was willing to take...- that man barely confessed, as long as he did not receive a new shock.
-With all due respect, But am I not supposed to be the monster? –Replied White, and then pointed his fan towards Agreste-, Gabriel Agreste, for the crimes of terrorism to your city, abandonment and psychological abuse towards your own son, defamation towards a minor, being one of the guilty of almost having killed Marinette by trying to akumatize her by force - at that, Alya and the others were in shock -, and having tried to risk the very existence of the universe out of a selfish desire, you are found guilty - the jade snakes dragged to the emaciated man to one side, separated from the main group of defendants-, your sentence will be pronounced once the trial has been carried out towards your assistant Nathalie, your accomplice Lila Rossi, and the fellow teachers of Marinette Dupain-Cheng.
Chat looked with disappointment towards the man he once called father, but he thought like White, she was supposed to be the monster in this whole situation. However, Gabriel Agreste had set that bar too high.
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-OUCH! I want to cataclysm that fake father! –Plagg yells angrily -Well, if the mayor's daughter fell today ... Will the next one on the list be?
-Chan, chan, chaaaaa, Channnnn! It can be said that we are going to about the middle of the story -he stressed, while I continue to tweak chapter 4.
-Do you want to kill me with impatience, woman? -Plagg asked, while the dragon peered into the refrigerator.
-Bad dragon ! That's the meat for dinner! -I ran desperately, to stop the winged reptile before he left us without meat for the roast.
-Well, see you for the next chapter!