Title: Echoes of the Fallen
Summary:
Lila Rossi and her loyal followers awaken in a mysterious, desolate trap, where it seems that Marinette and Chloe are dead. As they navigate through a series of brutal trials, their true natures are exposed: Lila’s manipulative cruelty, Alya’s self-righteous attitude, and Adrien’s cowardice contribute to the gruesome deaths of their friends. The final trial presents them with a devastating ultimatum: escape the trap, but in doing so, footage of their horrific actions will be broadcasted to the world, revealing their monstrous behaviors. They falter under the pressure, failing to save themselves or their remaining companions. As the last hope slips away, Marinette and Chloe, long presumed dead, return—revealing themselves as apprentices of the infamous Jigsaw. They seal the only exit and declare the ultimate “Game Over.” With no way out, Lila and her followers are left to face their fate, exposed for the monsters they’ve always been in a world where the Miraculous are no longer present.
Chapter 1: The Trap
The world was silent, dark, and cold. Lila Rossi woke to the sound of metal scraping across the floor, the smell of rust, and the heavy, suffocating silence. Her heart pounded as she tried to gather her bearings. She could barely see anything in the dim, flickering light of the overhead lamps. Panic bubbled in her chest, but she fought it back, forcing herself to focus.
Around her, the others began to stir: Alya, still half-conscious, was mumbling something about being trapped; Adrien was breathing erratically, clearly struggling to control his fear; and then there was Nino, still groggy, looking around frantically. They were all in the same place—no windows, no doors, just cold concrete walls that stretched endlessly in every direction. A trap.
"Where are we?" Alya whispered, her voice cracking.
Lila looked around, but it was no use. They were stuck, and the only thing that was certain was the tension that hung in the air. "I don’t know," Lila answered, masking her own uncertainty with a tone of command. "But we need to stick together. We'll find a way out."
But even as the words left her mouth, something heavy weighed on her chest. The others were scattered around her, and in the back of her mind, a horrible thought began to settle. Where were Marinette and Chloe?
She couldn’t see either of them. Her mind raced as she tried to remember. Had they been with them when they were brought here? Had they been...?
"Lila," Alya called out, snapping her from her thoughts. "Look."
Alya was pointing to the center of the room, where two figures lay motionless—Marinette and Chloe, their bodies pale and lifeless. The sight sent a cold shiver down Lila’s spine, her stomach sinking. Dead?
"Marinette, Chloe..." Lila whispered, though she wasn’t sure why. She had never been particularly close to either of them, but the absence of their lively energy sent a deep sense of unease coursing through her veins.
The group fell silent, and the weight of the situation began to settle in. It was as if the walls themselves were closing in. The cold air seemed to mock them, and an unseen force pulled them toward the dark corners of the room. A voice echoed, the words distorted, sending chills down their spines.
“Welcome to the game.”
The lights flickered out, and the room was plunged into complete darkness.
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The first trial was a test of endurance. A series of narrow hallways, each one filled with traps that snapped shut at the slightest movement. A metal cage dropped in front of them, separating the group in half. Lila and Alya were forced to face the first challenge alone, while Adrien and Nino tried to maneuver their own path.
