Emotional Support [Complete]

S2 E22: True Love's Kiss

"Don't be bemused; it's just the news," Nadja Chamack spoke into the camera, standing a considerable distance from the scene. "It's Nadja Chamack in Place de Vogues, on the sight of the latest akuma. It seems that, for the first time, Hawk Moth and Mayura have aligned themselves with the heroes to de-evilize this girl." Pictures of Black Blood appeared on the screen, surly frightening the viewers. "This girl, although completely unrecognizable, we've learned, is none other than Ladybug herself. Hence, her partner, Cat Noir has taken her miraculous and is battling the unordinary akuma as Mister Bug. Black Blood, as she calls herself, is highly dangerous as she has no interest in the miraculous, but in human souls. This is a warning to stay inside and lock your doors until the akuma has been dealt with."

Suddenly, the wraith spotted Nadja and blasted her and her camera man to the ground, causing everyone's screens to blacken.

"Knock them out!" Queen Bee ordered as she picked up the camera. Her face was panicked as she spoke. "Heed my words, everyone. This akuma is not normal by any means. This is no joke. If you feel like you want to witness the battle, do so if you have a death wish. The Black Blood Wraith will kill you."

"Queen Bee, help!" Mister Bug shouted. "I'm running out of time!"

"Buzz out!" Queen Bee dropped the camera and returned to the battle.

Black Blood kept trying to escape from those trying to capture her before she rose up above them all and screamed demonically, allowing bloody tears to rush over her grey cheeks. She looked to be in true pain as she sobbed.

"I just want to die!" She shouted at them, her black tear-streaks darkening. "I want it to end! Please!" She quieted a bit. "Just let me d-die..."

Everyone grew misty-eyed and silent as they watched the tormented girl plead for her death.

"I know, Marinette," Mister Bug said sympathetically, waving to Rena Rouge to begin conjuring a storm, "Come down here, chouchou. I'll make it better."

Black Blood sniffled, hesitantly lowering herself next to Mister Bug. "I need souls."

The heroes discreetly came into place to set the plan in motion. Rena Rouge whispered her command and growling clouds formed over their heads, small drops of water beginning to sprinkle down. Queen Bee stood a few yards behind the wraith, in position to mark her with Venom at any point. Ryuko climbed a tree, ready to become lightening when needed and Carapace just hung around in case someone needed back up.

"No you don't," Mister Bug told her, opening up the umbrella. "You just need this."

"A-An umbrella?" the wraith shoved him, though clearly finding some sentimental value in it. "Are you an idiot? Give me your soul!"

Black Blood shook her head and raised her dagger about to draw new symbols. To the wraith's surprise, the spotted hero smiled.

"Well, I am an idiot. That's not a question." Mister Bug turned away from her, looking over his shoulder. "But I'll always be yours." He winked.

The wraith blinked as if something was beginning to stir within her. She just stood there, watching as the blond exhaled.

"I just wanted you to know that I was only trying to get the chewing gum off your seat, I swear," he started, and the wraith froze. "I've never been to school before; I've never had friends. It's all sort of..."

"New to me," Black Blood said simultaneously with him.

"That's right." The blond smiled, turning to her. "Because the moment I fell in love with you and the moment I realized it are not the same. I fell in love with you as my lady the day before, but love is a two way street. You fell for me as Adrien the day after. So, on that day, in this moment, we truly fell in love with each other."