Corruption [why me: part 2]

chapter 19: ebony deals

Marinette's pov

Hawkmoth came into view in the dark ebony of the stone. He was sitting patiently in his lair. "Ah Marinette. What was it you needed?" He smirked at me.

I didn't know whether he was aware that I was listening at that moment or if it was like a telemarketer, prerecorded. I hesitated for a moment then spoke. That seemed to ripple the image. Distort it. So I though my question. "Can I see into the past with the ebony stone? Tell if someone is telling the truth or not?"

"Yes dear. Why do you think I created such a powerful item for you?"

That made sense. But did he create it was my question. That would become a question never thought.

"Akuma!" I roared through my head. I only half way expected her to appear. So when she did, I was shocked.

"Yes?" She acted sorta cocky.

"I have a proposition. We take turns manning my body."

"What is in it for me?" She looked like she was considering it.

"I will wait longer to kill you." I said trying to have the deadliest look in my eyes.

"Okay. Let's do this." She said as we got down to business.

I now realize why I do short chapters. Because if they are really long, me being a reader, will get very bored and I'm like can we just move on already. I like a multitude of short chapters.