Miraculous Ladybug Season 6: The Void Manifesto(Part 2/4)

Tidal Terrors

It's a brand new day, and it starts great. Nathalie can pay rent for the month. "For someone who worked with Hawkmoth, I'm impressed you paid rent," Landlord said. "Never knew Gabriel gave us some inheritance. Strange it happened right now when we were in deep trouble." Nathalie replied. "Yeah! But hey! We got it done, so, heck yes!" Adrien yelled trying to hide the truth. "Right. Well, I'll see you next month. Enjoy the rest of your day freaks." The landlord said insulting the two. "A compliment would be nice," Nathalie replied. "It only gets worse," Adrien said. "More rumors?" Nathalie asked. "Look at this. Adrien Agreste was willing to be famous over being selfless. Just more nonsense of me being the bad guy." Adrien replied. "People online are stupid nowadays," Nathalie said. "Oh my God! Adrien deserves to die even if he wasn't an Agreste. What the heck?!" Adrien asked horrified. "Maybe take time off the phone. Go back to bed, and get some sleep. I'm off to work. See you in the evening, Adrien." Nathalie replied leaving Adrien. When she leaves, Plagg comes out. "Would it be wrong to update my kill list?" Plagg asked. "Plagg! You don't actually have a kill list... do you?" Adrien asked back worried. "What kind of psycho do you think I am? OF COURSE NOT! But I'm close to starting on." Plagg replied. "Look at this one. Note to Adrien. Stab yourself in the heart you murderer!!! #Adrienisthedevil." Adrien said. "Get me a pen and paper. I'm starting my list." Plagg replied ready to kill. "What we need is something else. I'm going to watch some cat videos to ease my mind." Adrien said. Adrien walks back into his room where he sits down in bed. "Oh right! Let's cut any form of excuse. It was dumb for you to sell yourself as a punching bag to Essence." Plagg yelled. "It was worth it to pay rent. Was it not?" Adrien asked. "Yes. It was good we didn't have to live on the streets, but Adrien! Where is your dignity? You're better than this." Plagg replied. "I had no choice," Adrien said. "No choice? Have you lost your mind?! Not to mention, your whole, get over Essence idea, sent you flying into a building." Plagg yelled. "Look, life isn't going fresh for me. Right now, I'm doing what I can to survive. And right now, I need cat videos!" Adrien demanded. He presses on a video, and it starts playing. "Look at yourself. Wasting your life. Letting people walk all over you." Man said. "What the? Dang it, I clicked on the wrong video." Adrien replied. "Wait a second. [reads title]. Is your Life a Mess? Watch this. This looks like one of those self-improvement videos." Plagg said. "Self what?" Adrien asked. "Basically, videos that help improve your life, and make you a better... person," Plagg replied realizing something. "Cool, but I wanted cat videos," Adrien said. "Cat videos can wait. After what happened, this sounds like the video for you." Plagg replied. "But I want cat videos," Adrien whined. "You can have cat videos after this video. But to be fair, you have a good choice in animal vids." Plagg said. "Ugh! Fine. I guess I can give it a shot." Adrien replied. He pauses and continues to watch the video play out.

    We check back up with Adrien's brother at his oil rig. Jack is with Nooroo and Duusu inside his laboratory. There, he finds the Aquatic Box. "So much power in one little box. And it was all thanks to Miss Peacock over here." Jack said. "Mock me like a mockingbird all you want. I was tricked into helping you get the box. Meaning, no, I'm not the one to blame. And of course, I'm the victim." Duusu replied. "So you're saying I'm the menace then? Thank you." Jack mocked. Duusu growls. "So, Felix and Lila will be holders of these miraculous as well?" Nooroo asked. "No. First off, they are both suspended for a bit after what happened with Empress Wasp. Second off, why hog all the miraculous for themselves? You haven't even met the last two members of my team." Jack replied. "[freezes]. There's... MORE OF YOU?!" Duusu asked horrified. "Yep!" Jack replied confidently. That's when a clawer enters the room. "Sir, your guests have arrived." Clawer said. Before Jack, and his kwamis, are his last two colleagues. "Why hello there. Johnathon Percy, and Lucy Harper." Jack said. "We apologize for the delay. We tried to come here on time." Johnathon replied. "What matters is that you showed up. And at least you obeyed my orders. Unlike Felix and Lila." Jack said. "Those two? When will we ever see them again? You promised we would have more time with them." Lucy asked. "You'll meet them when they choose to work as a team. Right now, I wish to speak to more... mature members of The Void. So, you know why you're here. You spend the last months as my trainees. Today, you fulfill your destiny as a member of this organization. As my generals." Jack replied. Johnathon raises his hand. "No need to raise the hand. Just ask me, Johnny Boy." Jack said. "[gets mad]. Never call me that again!" Johnathon yelled. "Why? Ohh right. My bad. How horrible of me." Jack said. "Anyway, does this include the whole... murder thing you're obsessed with?" Johnathon asked. "What do you think you signed up for? Of course, you gotta do some killing." Jack replied. "But, Jack. You are aware I'm... not ok with... killing people. I can still do it if it makes you happy, but it won't make me feel good." Johnathon said upset. Jack immediately puts his charm on. "[gets out of chair]. Johnathon. Best friend. [walks up to him]. We all have our doubts about what we do in life. We are worried if what we are doing is bad, or is this the right solution. But you signed up for this to live a better life. I assume you remember have Detroit worked for you. As evidenced by, Johnny Boy. [Johnathon gets mad again].  But I get it.  Killing isn't in everyone's blood.  You don't always have the urge to grab a knife and slit someone's throat open.  Just know what happens to those who betray The Void.  I make them wish they didn't.  So, do you have anything else to ask me?"  Jack asked.  "[still mad at Jack saying Johnny Boy, but he cools his jets].  Nothing.  My mouth is shut."  Johnathon obeyed.  "Gold star for you, Johnathon.  What about you Luz?  Anything you wish to ask?"  Jack asked.  "I just want to cause mayhem.  That's all I have left."  Lucy replied as she flipped her hair.  "Ahh, yes.  The kind of answer I wish to hear.  Now, time for your first mission.  [grabs file, and gives it to Johnathon].  Johnathon is in charge of this one.  Lucy, you follow his orders.  I have a few ideas with this one.  It surely will make a big, splash, among our enemies.  As for powers, [grabs Aquatic Box, and opens it].  Behold.  Our secondary ultimate weapon.  Aside from The Void miraculous I've been making, we have sea animal kwamis to assist us.  Each of whom drove me to pure insanity, yet have the powers to serve us supervillains well.  This box is solely meant for you two.  For Lucy, [grabs Killer Whale miraculous] you get Orca.  Johnathon, [grabs Shark miraculous] here.  Shark miraculous.  Instructions on how to use the miraculous as in the document.  Anything else you need, send me a call."  Jack ordered.  "As you wish, sir."  Johnathon replied.  Jack proceeds back to his seat.  His next attack planted, and ready to grow.  "Oh, one more thing.  Don't get too comfortable being in charge, Johnathon.  Just cuz you're the boss, doesn't mean you're safe from killing anyone."  Jack said threateningly.  "[gets upset again].  I understand your wishes.  I won't disappoint.  Promise."  Johnathon replied.  With that, the two of them leave.  Jack smiles villainously at his next plan.