A Miraculous World

Treason

"Cause I've been reading Common Sense by Thomas Paine. Some men say that I'm intense or insane

You want a revolution I want a revelation. So listen to my declaration!

We hold these truths to be self evident that all men are created equal!"

Sorry this song was stuck in my head all morning and I didn't know what to write for the beginning authors note so.....yeah.

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The girls stared at Hawkmoth mortified and confused. Why would the King choose him as Ladybug's suitor? It just didn't make any sense.

"I see that your speechless." The dark man said taking a hold of Ladybug's hand. "I tend to have that affect on a lady."

When he leaned forward to kiss her hand she snatched it away disgusted by his action. "I would NEVER marry you!"  She walked over to her father. "Dad I've already made my decision, I wanted to tell you that I choose Prince Chat Noir."

The King said nothing. Marinette noticed the blank look in her father's eyes before she could ask what was wrong Hawkmoth intervened.

"I'm sorry to inform you that Prince Chat Noir has left." He said with little remorse. "I'm afraid you won't be seeing him again anytime soon." 

"Don't be too sure about that."

Hearing his voice everyone turned their attention towards the balcony.

There in all his glory was Chat Noir, he looked like he was completely soaked and he threw a glare at the dark man. Behind him stood Nino with his arms crossed he also looked at Hawkmoth with a menacing look.

"Chat!" Ladybug said happily seeing the Prince.

"Why don't you tell them the truth Hawkmoth?" Chat marched over across the room and pointed an accusing finger at the man. "You tried to have me killed!"

Hawkmoth was in a slight panic, but kept his expression at ease. He'd have to think his way around this situation. The King was still under his control after all.

"What a ludicrous statement, I don't know how you would ever come up with such a ridiculous story." He walked over to the King and placed a hand on his shoulder while gripping his staff in the other. "He's obviously lying...."

The King repeated his words. "Obviously.....lying.....the princess should marry....Hawkmoth."

"Dad why are you doing this?! What's wrong with you?!" Ladybug cried.

A dim light from inside the orb on Hawkmoth staff caught Nino's attention. There was dark magic in use here and by the looks of it , it was the reason the King was acting this way.

Nino bumped Chat's shoulder and gestured at the staff in Hawkmoth's hand. "Dude...look at that."

Adrien looked at the staff and noticed it had the same glow as the King's eyes. Was he being controlled?

Only one way to find out.

Chat Noir walked over to the man snatching the staff from him. "I think I might know what's wrong." With a single swing he smashed the top of the scepter into the wall breaking the orb in pieces.

A small black butterfly flew away from the King and disappeared out of sight. The King blinked as his eyes were slowly turning back to normal and he looked around noticing for the first time where he was.

"What...What's going on? What happened?"

Ladybug held on to her father's arm noticing the pained look on his face.