Moving On

Chapter 4: Facing the Music

Marinette prepared herself as she walked though her school doors. No one could tell, or care, but she was nervous about Friday. Friday she was returning to Gotham. Two weeks ago she returned to Paris. Her parents were so happy to hear that she and Damian were together. But she locked herself in her room. Kagami and Luka visited to see how her trip went. They were happy to know that she and Damian were dating. Soon Chloe came over and they ended up having a sleepover. They talked about their brake and how they were going to Gotham. Mari left out the part about her breakdowns with Damian and Tim witnessing one. The next day they got ready for school the following day. They did any homework they needed to do and all that fun stuff.
Mari took a deep breath. She knew Lila was already here. She saw the crowed of her former friends gathered at a table. She frowned and walked to her homeroom. When she got there she saw someone already inside. She walked to her spot in the back and took out her sketch book. While she was on the plane she came up with ideas for her parents aprons. Her father had his UMSIII bot on it. Her mothers had Cherry Blossom flowers on it.

"Wow Marinette I thought your designs couldn't get worse."
"What do you want Lila?" She asked with venom dripping in her voice.
"I just wanted to ask how you are feeling since I took all your friends away."
"Doing just fine Lila. Why don't you worry about yourself." Marinette said as she stood up straight.
"Wow, get a confidence boost over break." Before Marinette could react Lila slapped her. Her head turned violently to the right. She felt the sting of the slap and the pool of tears flowing down her face. Lila didn't hesitate she kicked Mari hard in the ankle. Mari went down. She heard a crack and felt pain. She looked at Lila, tears streamed down her face. Lila slapped her again and walked out. Marinette sat there staring. Her tears continued to flow. She didn't know how much time pasted, she didn't hear the tiny beeping noise from her purse. She didn't feel people tugging at her, or the fact she didn't feel anything at all. When she did come to she saw Chloe and Kagami next to her. She frowned

"I blacked out again didn't I?"
The nodded
"What happened Mari?" Chloe asked
"When I got to class, I saw someone in there. It was Lila. She asked me how it felt to lose all my friends, I told her to worry about herself. She slapped me and then kicked my ankle, I think its broken. I don't even feel anything. I feel numb and I don't...even know!"
Chloe and Kagami shared a look. They hauled Marinette up and helped her to the nurses office, calling Luka on the way explaining what happened. When they got there the nurse just confirmed what Marinette already suspected, her ankle was broken. She had to wear a boot. She sighed. Luka, Kagami and Chloe were talking by the counter. Marinette was just enjoying watching them when her phone went off. Jason, the caller ID said.
"Hey"
"So don't get mad. I may have put a voice recorder in you purse and know everything that just happened."
"do the others know?"
"No I wont tell them either. Just make sure that you take care of yourself."
"Don't tell Alfred or Damian. Damian will mother hen and Alfred will get his shotgun."
"So you know how the first month I got there I wore these boots to become inspired for a boot line. Well my ankle broke falling down the stairs."
"You mean Lila threw you down the stairs."
"Yeah, No telling anyone"
"I have to tell someone. If they start asking questions I will tell them."
"FINE...Only if they ask questions."
"Ok, by"
"by"

When Marinette got home she went straight to bed. Her parents brought her food and water. She was ready to go back to Gotham. Her parents and her teacher told her she had to wait. So she waited till Friday. When Friday did roll around, she was so excited. When she got there, she was wearing a the Joker outfit she designed in Gotham. She was so happy. She looked and saw everyone waiting for her. As she got closer she could hear Lila spinning her web. Chloe and Kagami were by her side in an instant.
"Yes I know the Waynes. Did you know I am dating Damian Wayne? We met when we were 7. His father called it at love at first sight."
She stopped and frowned. Why did she feel like this? Even though she and him talked, Lila had a hold on her again. Kagami and Chloe picking up on this quickly escorted her out of there. When the bus got to the school, Mrs. B. put everyone into pairs. She wasn't partnered with anyone, till Luka showed up just in time.
On the bus she heard Lila say the worst thing ever.
"The Waynes also have a butler, his name is Alfred. He is an old man. He is so old and decrepit. I tried to tell Bruce to fire him but he just wont. Who would want to keep an old man as the butler."
Mari clenched her fist. She would not say anything. She promised. She kept her head this long she can keep it a little longer. She sighed and frowned. She really needed a break. When they finally got to the airport Mrs. B. handed everyone their ticket and smiled. '20 hours to go.' Mari thought