Faded: A Marinette Depressed AU

Chapter 12

Alya's POV

*Flashback*

After school I ran into the liar. I mean, seriously? Is it just me or is it that my classmates are losing brain cells by the minute? Wi-Fi's and Google's free, you know...

"Alya Cesaire, we have a lot to talk about..." Lila started

"I have nothing to say to you," I snipped

"Oh really? I see that we have a lot in common," she said

I almost choked on the burrito I was eating. "You? Me? A lot in common? Lila, you really don't expect me to become the Lady of your court, do you. Because I am a journalist. And a journalist always checks her facts. And FYI I don't think you are a journalist or a blogger, because you are better off as a fictional story writer or an actress. After all, I really anted to know, how is your mind developed to lie ever so flawlessly, Rossi. Now let me tell you one thing, so you listen and listen good. Stay away from Mari and I. And keep an arm's length from Adrien while you're at it. Because you can never be with him."

"And what if I don't, Cesaire? What exactly do you want to do to me? Now you listen and listen good. I want you to leave Marinette and join me."

I snorted. "I would rather lose everything in the world than join you."

"Including your family?" Lila asked, making me stop and stare at her like crazy. I began to have Sentibubbler flashbacks but quickly shut them down

"You wouldn't dare," I growl

"And what if I would? You have 24 hours to decide. Choose the right side and you're safe. Chose the wrong side," Lila began to laugh like a maniac. "And you will regret it for the rest of your life."

I quickly walk away from her. She can't do anything. Right?

*One week later*

Today I was going to spend the entire day with Trixx. I haven't had much time with her since school started this year. It's amazing how Ms. Bustier has taught Marinette up to the 11th grade. Crazy, right? I know.

As Trixx and I were talking about the spells and powerups and all the miraculpous stuff. I got a call from the fire department?

"Good evening, fire department? How may I help you?" I asked as soon as I picked up

"Good evening, are you Ms. Alya Cesaire?" the man at the other end asked

"Umm.. yeah?"

"You need to come home quickly. There was a fire outbreak in your home and your family members were in the fire."

"WHAT?!!" I scream. Immediately I cut the call. "Trixx, I need to go home now." Without hesitation, she follows me.

When I get home, I see an ambulance with my family members being carried on stretchers. I run up to them as I see their half-burnt bodies. What hurts me the most is seeing Ella and Etta crying. I see Ladybug and Chat Noir swinging by and landing at the scene. Without thinking, I immediately run up to Ladybug and hug her while sobbing my eyes out.

*Time skip*

So it turns out I was not allowed to go to the hospital with the ambulance. I was told to stay here and get some rest.

As I walked into my room, I saw a piece of paper on the bed. I look at it well and see a number on it.

"What should I do, Trixx?"

"Well, I say try it. Curiosity killed the cat but not the fox."

For the first time that evening I smiled. But as I dialed the number I had an ominous feeling. After the person on the other end picked up, my worst fears were materialized

"Hey Alya," Lila said

"What did you do to my family?" I demanded in tears.

"Oh, nothing. Since you said, you would give the whole world just to stick with Mari, I decided on having a little fireworks display at your house."

"Why you little-"

"You better not say another thing, Cesaire. Because I can do so much more," Lila interrupted. "You're lucky that no one died now, but next time they may. Unless you are willing to bend to shape."

"What do you say, Cesaire."

I look up at Trixx in tears as she shakes her head no. But I have no choice.

"You win, Lila. You win."

Dun dun duuuuuuunnnnnnnn!!!! Now we know why Alya suddenly became crazy!

So what about Adrien? What do you think would happen to Alya? Would Mari trust her anymore? Would Alya still have the miraculous?

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And last but not the least: Keep shining, keep smiling! :)

~Antho