The rise of Dark Angel

Dark Angel

Marinette was overwhelmed with all the yelling that was directed at her. Her anger was completely gone and replaced with heartbreak. She was hurt that her classmates and friends didn't believe her again. How they're all on Lila's side. They know how much effort she put into this fundraiser and they have no idea how hard it was for her to make sure everything goes well. Now they were all blaming her for ruining the trip when she has the money for it. They're not even letting her speak up, only criticizing her for everything she has done wrong. She needs to tell them the trip is still happening.

"Please hear me out the trip isn't ruined in fact I have the mon-" Marinette was cut off again. This time they weren't even saying how she ruined things. They started to go off on how she's irresponsible, unreliable, dishonest, and a horrible friend.

Suddenly Lila started walking towards Marinette. The yelling stopped as everyone watched Lila. stood in front of Marinette. "I know you're all upset about the trip being ruined but we can still find a way to earn the rest of the money. In fact you guys can leave it all to me. I'll make sure to get the rest of the money so we can all have the class trip. I know how hard you all worked to make this trip possible. It's only fair that we get what we deserve." The class broke out in cheers. They huddled around Lila and praised her for her idea and taking charge of the situation. They even told her she's just like her friend Ladybug.

Marinette couldn't take it anymore. She was overwhelmed with feelings of sadness and anger towards herself and everyone. Marinette reached into her bag and took out the wad of cash she earned. Everyone was too busy to notice the money in her hand. With tears threatening to fall down her cheeks Marinette decided she was done dealing with this. She tightly gripped the money before speaking. "Why do you guys always take Lila's side! Can't you see how this seems all wrong? You are all blinded by what's fake and can't see what's real! Here's the money I earned!" Marinette angrily threw the money towards her classmates. It landed close to Lila's shoes. They were all once again shocked by Marinette's reaction. With tears streaming down her cheeks Marinette spoke again. "You can all go on the trip now. I'm not going on the trip anymore so use the extra money for snacks. I also resign as class rep. You can have Lila take over. I'm sure everyone will be very happy now." Marinette ran away crying before anyone could have a chance to speak.

As Marinette ran to the parking lot she heard shouts of her name. She didn't look back or even go back to the driver that was waiting for her. All Marinette wanted to do was get away from everyone and everything. She ran into an empty alley. She sat down and continued to cry. Tikki flew out of Marinette's bag.

"Don't cry Marinette," said Tikki in a gentle tone.

"I'm sorry Tikki. Everything has just become too much for me..."

"It's ok. You can get through this. You always do. Right now just focus on calming down."

The conflicting emotions from before came back at Marinette. "I can't Tikki! I'm angry at Lila, upset at my friends, and I hate how I can easily expose her but I can't because no one can know I'm Ladybug!"

"Marinette there is no reason for you to yell. I understand that you're upset and angry but sitting here and yelling isn't going to help. Just take some deep breaths."

Marinette finally reached her breaking point. She clenched her fists, her whole body shaking with rage and hurt. "No you don't understand at all! Ever since I became Ladybug I've been dealing with so much! Getting in trouble for being late, not sleeping enough, and seeming unreliable. I hate how I can't be my true self!" Marinette clenched her fists hard against the concrete ground. The weight of everything is flooding into her. "I hate how I can't be as confident as Ladybug when I'm Marinette. I hate how I can't excuse my tardiness for fighting late night akumas. How I have to always make excuses to leave my friends. But most of all I hate how Lila made everyone turn on me." Marinette felt her tears coming back. Her breathing hitched. "I thought they were my friends. They trusted me for a reason. What happened to me being their everyday Ladybug? Why is it so hard to just be me..." Marinette began to cry. Letting all her pent up emotions out. She felt Tikki hug her from the side. She still continued to cry. Marinette was too lost in her emotions to listen to anything around her. She didn't hear Tikki pleading with her to calm down and look up. All Marinette could hear was muffled yells.

Suddenly Marinette felt a little breeze near her ear. Then a familiar voice spoke to her. "Dark Angel. I am Hawk Moth. You were pushed to your lowest and left to deal with your insecurities alone. You did good deeds with some mistakes. You're an angel who was pushed into the dark. I will give you the power to judge others based on their deeds and convert them into light or dark angels. Now all I ask for you is to bring me Ladybug and Chat Noir's miraculous in exchange for this power."

"Don't listen to him Marinette! Don't give into his power! Think positive and happy thoughts! You can fight it!" yelled Tikki desperately.

Marinette felt her emotions being amplified. Her head full of sad and angry memories. She shook her head trying not to pay attention to the bad memories or listen to the tempting voices in her head. Any positive thinking was immediately replaced with negative. All this negativity was enough to break someone. Marinette stopped shaking her head and faced Tikki. She saw Tikki's expression go from worried to fear.

"Please don't give up Marinette," cried Tikki.

I'm sorry Tikki, everyone. I wasn't strong enough.

Marinette gave into Hawk Moth's power. With tears streaming down her cheeks she answered Hawk Moth. "Ok Hawk Moth. I will get you their miraculous." She took a final breath as Marinette before she transformed into Dark Angel. The cries of Tikki were heard as the transformation was happening. After the transformation there was complete silence. Both Marinette and Tikki were gone. The rise of Dark Angel has begun.

Author note:

Thank you for reading! I hope you enjoyed it. Marinette is now akumatized! What will happen now that Ladybug can no longer save Paris? Chat Noir alone won't be able to stop Dark Angel...

This is my first fanfic so I'd appreciate any advice on how I can improve. I'll be updating every Friday (starting next week) since school is starting . Until next week :)