Hunted

Chapter 20 - Marinette's Power

Adrien broke them all out of prison with no problem. He had destructive power and super strength so taking out the guards was easy. As soon as they were all free, they headed into the forest. Adrien pulled out his phone and called his dad. 

"Adrien is that you?" Gabriel answered. 

"Yes, father it's me. I may need your help with something." 

"What makes you think I will help you after you betrayed us and left?" 

"I have information regarding mom and there might be a chance of saving her." Gabriel went silent on the other side of the phone. "Uh father, are you there?" 

"What? Oh yes, I see. I suppose I could consider helping you if it has to do with Emilie." 

"Great! Do you think we could meet up with you by Lila's place?" 

"I'll be there." Adrien hung up and looked at his friends. 

"My father's on his way."

Andre walked back to the lift and to Zoe's room. He found Zoe sitting on her bed. 

"Zoe did you invite a friend over without my permission?" He asked. Zoe thought fast she didn't quite know what her father was talking about. 

"Umm would I?" She said. 

"There is a girl claiming to be your friend who we caught walking through the building." 

"Oh, that's my friend Marinette. She was just leaving after we talked for a while." 

"You cannot have friends over without my permission Zoe. Next time have us schedule the appointment got it?!" Zoe nodded and slumped over. "Good." He turned to leave and was met with the commander of his army. 

"What were you talking to your daughter about?" 

"Isn't that private business?" Andre said. 

"Of course, but as you know I am looking for an escaped prisoner and she hasn't been found yet." 

"Wait, your prisoner is a she?" Andre asked. 

"Yes, why do you ask?" 

"Well maybe because we are trying to figure out where this girl came from." 

"Bring me to her." The commander said. Andre nodded and they both headed down to the lobby. Sure enough when they headed down the commander immediately recognized Marinette who was fast asleep on a chair in the corner. 

"Got you little mischievous one." The commander said. "This is my escaped prisoner Andre. You don't have to bother yourself with the matter any further." Marinette slowly opened her eyes at the sound of voices. She looked up and saw the commander and Andre talking and occasionally glancing at her. She put her head in her hands and tried to hide her flushed face. 

"You gave me quite the chase to find you young one. I won't let you get away this time." He said. 

"No! I won't let you take me!" She yelled standing up. The guard who was watching her stepped forward. The commander chuckled, 

"Nobody ever wants to go to the grounds, but I'll make sure you get there soon." He said. She raised her fists to fight him and Andre crossed his arms and watched with interest. The commander moved forward threateningly and lunged to grab her, but she sent an energy blast through her fist which knocked him back. Everyone in the room had wide eyes and was watching with curiosity. 

"I have never fought someone with such unique abilities as you have. You really are a special girl." The commander said staggering back up. 

"Stay back!" She yelled again but there were tears in her eyes.