His Mute Princess

Chapter 31

The first two weeks back to school were quiet. Why that was was unknown to Chat. Either way, he went out on patrol, even when it wasn't his turn.

He just didn't have a safe feeling. And not about Hawkmoth. Marinette had still be down and he was worried she was going to get akumatized, even more so with the fact Hawkmoth seemed to be waiting.

Chat sat on the Eiffel Tower, his thoughts going crazy. A small thud made him turn around and he saw Ladybug. "You ok, Kitty?" she asked. "No, Marinette is still upset."

Ladybug sighed, "Tikki feels bad too. She wishes she could give Marinette a voice but she can't. Tikki's powers are limited and that gift drained her so much.

"I really hope she's ok. I'd hate for her to fall into the hands of Hawkmoth."

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Chat was right in his assumption that Hawkmoth was waiting. Marinette knew of the possibility of being akumatized and she tried her hardest not to be akumatized. Alya and Adrien both helped her endlessly during school to get her to be positive. And it worked to an extent. At school she'd be fine and positive, but at home, her thoughts would eat her away.

Now it was Friday and Marinette was hoping to have a fun and relaxing weekend. Her parents had noticed the saddened state and agreed that that weekend they would spend it together as family.

That's what kept Marinette going a second week. The hope of finally getting better with the help of her parents. It was something she much needed and appreciated. Her parents always knew how to make her feel better about any situation.

However, it didn't happen. Her parents sadly informed her that they were unable to spend the weekend with her as they had a large order that would take the entire weekend.

This was ultimately the last straw. Marinette broke down in her room, unable to contain the sadness any longer. All the pent-up emotions spilled out and left her in a weakened state.

Marinette sobbed her heart out, crawled up in her bed under the covers. She desperately wished for Chat to show up, hoping he would calm the poor girl down.

But he didn't and soon the purple butterfly flew towards her landing quietly on her princess ring.

Marinette sat up, a purple butterfly outlining her face. "Hello Voicetress," spoke a voice.

"I am Hawkmoth. What you most desired is far beyond your reach and no one understands that pain. I am giving you the power of speech. With it, you can speak and say all you want. It will be your weapon. In return I want Ladybug's and Chat Noir's miraculous and you'll have permanent speech. What do you say?"

Marinette tried fighting back but ultimately, Hawkmoth won. "It's a deal."

A dark purple mist engulfed Marinette and soon she changed into Voicetress. Her normal clothes now turned into a dark purple dress and her hair wrapped itself into two buns. She jumped out of her window and onto a nearby roof. "Oh Chat~" she sang in a sweet voice.

Voicetress walked on the edge of the roof, placing one foot in front of the other. People started to take notice and being unaware she was an akuma, they called out for her. Her body swung side to side, worrying the onlookers. Every long, careless step she took earned a gasp from the civilians.

Back in the Eiffel Tower, Ladybug got a notification for a civilian in danger. She opened her yoyo and gasped at the video. It was Marinette. "Chat!" Ladybug quickly gripped his arm and shoved the small screen into his face.

"It's Marinette! Quickly!!" Both heroes sprang into action and ran towards the bakery. Giggles made them stop.

"An akuma? Do you think the akuma got Mari?" Chat asked, concerned. Ladybug looked around and her stomach dropped. "Marinette is the akuma," she whispered.

"What?" Chat turned to her. Ladybug pointed towards Voicetress. "That son of a bitch got her!" Ladybug took out her yoyo and started walking over to Voicetress.

"Wait," Chat quickly pulled her back. "Let me try something," he said. Ladybug looked at him with a raised brow. "If she kills you, that's on you."

He sent her a small glare and started walking towards Voicetress. She paid no mind to him, still walking on the edge. As he drew nearer, he could hear humming. A sweet tone.

Voicetress was humming a tune. Chat slowed down as he got nearer. It was enchanting. When he was a few feet away, she looked up at him and he froze. "Come, Kitty," she said in a sweet tone. Not the same voice Tikki gave her.

This one sounded sweeter and innocent, but it was quite the opposite. She held her hand out and he drew nearer. Chat lost all of his senses. The sweet humming took over his mind.

He took her hand and Voicetress pulled him closed. She reached for his ring but was stopped by Ladybug's yoyo. It hit Voicetress's hand, making her yelp and let go of Chat's hand.

Chat snapped out of the trance and he stepped back. Ladybug gave him a slight push, making sure he didn't fall. He stood right up and turned back to Voicetress.

Voicetress gave out a loud screech, making both heroes step back and cover their ears in agony. She stopped and then walked over to Chat.

"C'mon, Kitty~ Be with me!" she said, her voice almost like that of a child. She reached for his ring, but Ladybug once again stopped her. Ladybug threw her yoyo, wrapping Voicetress with it.

Voicetress glared at her and screeched again. Chat and Ladybug fell back, but she kept her grip on the string. Voicetress sang a sweet tune and the strings dropped. She quickly jumped back and hid in the shadows of the dark buildings.

The sun was setting and Voicetress's purple dress made it easier for her to camouflage. Now they lost sight of her.

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I completely forgot it was Friday oml sorry y'all lmao