The Egyptian Ladybug and her Chat

Chapter 23

Sorry, it's been so long since I've updated. But here I am! I'm gonna warn you now, the ending is bittersweet. I really hope you enjoy (And have been enjoying) the book. Please comment!  

"Nino, Alya, scout report," Marinette called. We were in a room (Probably what used to be a kitchen) in a semi demolished house. I was detransformed along with Marinette.

Alya and Nino had just gotten back from scout report. and were in a separate room while our kwamis charged back up.

"All the villains seem to be heading every way except the palace. True, they're like angry oxen, destroying everything in their path, but not hurting anyone...yet," Nino said.

"The Roman soldiers, however, are heading straight for the palace. They are hardcore attacking. Some on foot, others on boat. No sign of our army or navy fleet. If they don't show up soon, the palace will fall," Alya predicted.

"Perfect," I muttered.

Marinette grabbed my hand, "For every problem, there is a solution...It just might take a bit to find it. Don't worry Chaton. I believe in us," Marinette said. I could see the hope radiating in her eyes like a thousand blue diamonds.

"But Ladybug, how can we fight them all? They just keep coming," Nino said.

"We fight them at the source."

"You don't mean..." I started.

"We're paying HawkMoth a little visit. Ready Chat?" She asked, the challenge sparkling in her smile.

"Claws out."

"Spots on."

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We scoured the city. And...it didn't take long to find him...or at least something important.

We arrived at the great temple of Alexandria. But there was no great temple. Instead, a great pyramid was in its place.

It was covered in hieroglyphs, "Rena, what do the glyphs say?" I asked.

She frowned, "Something about you, LB. Umm....first sacrifice...dead love...offering....miraculous....new love for an old? It's very confusing. If you give me a minute...I might be able to pick out the whole story," She said.

I was in conflict. I needed her to come to help us fight...but knowing what those glyphs said was more important.

I sighed. I knew what I had to do, "Rena, finish deciphering the glyphs. Carapace...you need to stay and protect her. Use your special power if need be. Good luck," I said.

They nodded, and Chat Noir came beside me as I walked away, "So...back to plan A?"

I frowned, "What's plan A again?"

"The best plan. You and me against the world mildaybug!"

I smiled, "I like how that sounds."

"Me too-Marinette, look," He suddenly whispered. I knew it was serious. He was using my real name.

I turned around and bit back a scream.

It was HawkMoth. He looked just as I remembered him. His flowing purple toga, butterfly brooch, and mask.

Me and Chat watched him as he released an Akuma into the air. But to my surprise, it landed on himself. Suddenly, he was dressed in white, gold, and accents of purple. He wore a long necklace that had three symbols on it. The symbol of life, death, and the sign of a butterfly.

"I don't like this, Ladybug."

"Me neither...what is he planning?" I murmured.

Suddenly, akumatized victims started coming to him.

And one by one, they carried to him a person!

I gasped. This was awful!

Then, HawkMoth touched every human with his staff. Once touched, they became mummies and were set down. Then they mindlessly walked into some kind of formation.

He kept doing this, over and over again.

"Ladybug..."

"I know. We have to stop this."

Suddenly, an Akuma with five arms brought someone I recognized...Two someones.

"Let me go you big fat ugly! When my daddy hears of this...oh! You're gonna get it!" Chloe screamed.

"Chloe, calm down. We'll be fine," Nathaniel said, calmingly.

Chloe still whimpered.

When they reached HawkMoth, he stopped, looking surprised. Then spoke, "Not her. Volpina," Suddenly, Volpina stepped into view, looking evil as ever, "Take care of this one."

Chloe was given to her.

Now, HawkMoth was about to touch Nathaniel on the head when Chloe started screaming again, "Don't you dare TOUCH HIM! Nathaniel is so much cuter than you'll ever be HAWK BUTTERFLY UGLY FACE! LISTEN! I've had an awful day! First, my Marinette servant wasn't around to rub my feet! Then it was so loud I couldn't sleep! Then Nathaniel made Sabrina stop brushing my hair! Then we had to run in these shoes! Then my dress got ripped by one of those stupid soldiers! Then I got held by that ugly four-armed freak! SO LET ME MAKE THIS CLEAR. YOU touch NATHANIEL. YOU'LL SEE JUST HOW ANNOYING AND UNCOOPERATIVE I CAN BE!" Chloe screamed at the top of her lungs.

"Ugh! Anything to make you stop," HawkMoth said.

Nathaniel was let go, and Volpina brought him over beside Chloe. I noticed his cheeks were bright red.

The HawkMoth resumed turning people into mummies.

"Ready?" I asked Chat Noir, my heart pounding in my head.

"As long as you're here," He replied, planting a kiss on top of my head.

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I was afraid. No, I was terrified. We were about to fight the very reason we were Ladybug and Chat Noir. HawkMoth.

Who apparently now had the power to turn people into mummies. Perfect.

But Ladybug wasn't showing her fear, so I wouldn't either.

We reigned in, and keeping each other nearby started fighting for our Country.

I had immediately tried for HawkMoth but was met by a force of Akumatized villains.

Finding their akumatized objects? Hard. Breaking those objects? Harder.

But Ladybug and I were the perfect team. We knew when we needed each other, and had each other's backs.

We'd changed so much since our first day. I smiled at the thought when Ladybug had literally fallen out of the sky on top of me.

Little did I know then how amazing she was.

With every Akuma I beat, another stood in my way to getting to HawkMoth, all the while he still turned people into mummies.

Suddenly, every Akuma stopped. They just froze. I took this opportunity. I started attacking them harder, breaking their objects. But white butterflies flew out instead of purple.

Then, they all exploded. Every villain. It was a blur of white butterflies. And many confused people were left behind...then a scream.