Shattered Hearts (Miraculous Ladybug)

part 2

"Lady of Lament, spread your sorrow and despair upon them all. Let them feel the pain you've felt." Hawkmoth chuckled darkly once more, knowing that in fact this time his plan was sure to succeed.. after all, he knew who Ladybug was now, and now she was helplessly under his control.

The lady of lament was beautiful even though it was fairly obvious she was deep in despair. Her hair was a dark blue color with straight, long hair to frame her face in a much more grim manner than her original hair style. Her once cheerful, bright blue eyes were no longer filled with that charming spark it once held, and now they were dull and almost lifeless. She was like a doll. Flawless, pale skin.... a smooth, white dress that fit her perfectly. Her lips covered in red lip gloss, and that was the only thing that looked lively on her. She wore black flats to go with her simplistic dress. Though nobody knew that this was their precious ladybug.

Soon a sweet, lonely song found its way into the streets of Paris. It represented the very burden and sorrows Marinette held to herself, and thus, those who heard the song had reawakened their darker sides. The akumas that had once plagued them had returned with a dark twist- there was no akuma to get rid of. This was their true form, their inner deepest thoughts of their pain and torment.

Though the angelic, whimsical voice kept singing such bittersweet words as she walked through the streets of Paris as chaos awoke in her wake. The Marinette and Ladybug everyone had once known had vanished completely, only to have the lady of lament take their place.

"Chat Noir, reveal yourself~" she sang in her hypnotic voice, strolling down the sidewalk as she pronounced each step.

Alya had been hiding in one of the alleys, wearing ear phones to keep the voice out of her head. She had overheard what had been happening to people in Paris, so she went out of her way to record as much as she could of this villain. Alya smirked, keeping the camera on the woman in white; Alya had thought she had gotten a big scoop this time, but soon her smirk wavered and fell. She lowered her phone only to see the antagonist walk over to her before reaching out, pulling Alya up on her feet by her wrist.

"Ladybug... please help me." She whispered as the lady of lament peered into her eyes, remaining quiet for the first time in a while before giving a soft smile.

Her voice was crisp and cool yet ever so gentle, "Alya, you too have been in pain. Nino doesn't realize your feelings for him-" Alya's eyes widened as she tried to intervene, barely managing to hear the girl before her thanks to her headphones, "How did you know that? No, you don't know anything! Have your fun for now, but Ladybug and Chat Noir will stop you." Alya then paused before her eyes widened in realization. This.. girl... this akumaized victim was... "M-Marinette? How could... why?"

Alya covered her mouth, slightly trembling as she dropped her phone. Marinette smiled before placing her hands over the girl's headphones before slipping them off, leaving Alya helpless to her mercy.

"You feel betrayed by Ladybug since she will not reveal herself to you." She added on before cupping the girl's cheeks, sighing quietly. Alya bit her bottom lip before struggling to say, "Mari, please, this isn't you! W-We can fix all of this if you'll just let me!"

Though Marinette didn't answer her. She gave one last bittersweet smile before speaking,"We will not suffer anymore from each other's pain, so let me sing you a song to bring all your worries to an end.." Alya then tried to escape Marinette, and for a short, brief moment, Mari let Alya run. Though Alya's problems wouldn't stay away forever. The lady of lament parted her lips before singing her sorrowful yet touching song. Lady wifi, welcome back...

Adrien couldn't believe what had happened. This mysterious girl was all over television, capturing the eyes of everyone. Families were cowering at home, trying to keep their families safe as they waited for such desperately needed good news. Children being scared and frightened- Adults feeling fear.