Dark Coccinelle

Chapter 25 - Trial

Today was the day. The day when Gabriel Agreste would either be freed or locked in jail. Adrien couldn't stay still. He wasn't sure what he wanted. Sure he didn't want his father to be locked in jail, but he didn't exactly want him to be free either. Because that would mean he probably would have to go live with him again, which he certainly didn't want to do.

Marinette was just as nervous as she hurried around her room getting ready. Though it didn't really matter since she would transform anyways and the transformation would do everything for her. Either way, she got herself ready and headed downstairs and ate a quick breakfast.

"Maman," Marinette was leaning on the counter in the bakery. "I'm going to go out with my friends, okay?"

Sabine smiled, "Of course honey. That's fine. Just make sure you eat something at lunch at that you tell me if you're coming home late."

"Yes, Maman." Marinette nodded and headed out the door.

As soon as she came to a place where she could hide, in this case a side alley, Marinette transformed. Now as Ladybug, she jumped towards the court where the trial is being held.

When she arrived she saw that Queen Bee was already there waiting for the rest of the heroes.

"Hey, Bee."

She jumped up, startled. "Ummm.... Hi!" She looked nervous.

"Relax, it's just me," Ladybug smiled.

Queen Bee didn't exactly relax but she gave her a little smile.

They waited together, sitting at the edge of the building, hanging their feet off the edge. Not much later Chat Noir arrived. He quietly went to sit down next to Ladybug who took his hand and squeezed it. She gave him a small kiss and leaned her head on his shoulder.

Queen Bee was in awe of how much they loved each other as she watched the small exchange.

Five more minutes passed and by then the whole team was assembled. Together they came down from the building in their own ways and met up at the front entrance. The security guards let them in and inside they were instructed where to go by a receptionist.

They did as the lady had said and followed the large corridor until they arrived at a door labeled "Court Room". The room was surprisingly big. The floor was wooden and so were the walls until two meters high where a cream coloured wall replaced the it. The ceiling had paintings and a sparkling chandelier hanging down. Some seats were already filled with court men and women.

The heroes took their seats, which were where the witnesses would sit. Not much later Nathalie arrived. Rena Rouge and Queen Bee narrowed their eyes at her while Carapace grunted his disapproval. However, Ladybug waved to her, glad she had arrived and even Chat Noir gave her a small smile as she sat down next to him.

They had to wait a little longer and as the ten minutes passed, more and more people came into the room, filling up the seats.