#ruby culpa

Ch.1 ch.2 ch.3 ch.4 ch.5

A/n: surprisingly it took 2 days to write the chapter. Other than that, not much happening. Also someone interact with me plz. Anon or not idc, isolation has made me sad.

"Tell me sister, how are things? Made any friends?" Felix walked towards the Grand hotel like he owned the place, Ruby following closely behind with his luggage. One of the employees immediately offered their services and she thanked them, telling them to send it up to her room.

"I have a few friends here, but is that really important?" The girl asked her brother as they both stepped into the elevator and Felix pressed the button to Chloe's floor.

"Of course it is. Having friends, especially from that class-- the most influential ones at least-- is crucial for when liar Rossi is exposed. People will believe you over her."

They stepped out of the elevator once it stopped, walking towards Chloe's room when they bumped into the Mayor.

"Mayor Bougerious, a pleasure to see you again." Felix spoke first, both Culpa siblings watching as the Mayor's face brightened.

"Felix, and young Ruby! How lovely it is to see you both. I hope things are going well, yes?"

"Things are as expected. I'm taking a short break from my travels to visit my sister and cousin. There's a certain... play I'm waiting for that's exclusive here only." Ruby wanted to sigh then and there at the evil look in Felix's eyes, but with the mayor there, her brother would have her head if she showed any possible disrespectful gesture.

"Splendid! Well I hope you spend as much time with your family before your departure. Chloe and Marinette are doing homework but do help them take a break." The mayor casted a worried look back to Chloe's room, causing Ruby to frown a bit.

"Of course. Well we shall be on our way then. Have a wonderful day, Mayor Bougerious." Felix easily said, smiling as he walked passed him, Ruby waving at him before following her brother, worry on her face.

Chloe and Marinette weren't ones to overwork themselves on homework unless something big stopped them from doing classwork in the last few days. Reaching Chloe's room, Felix knocked before opening the door himself, not surprising Ruby at the least.

"Hey! Learn to wait AFTER knocking. One of us could've been changing for all you know." Chloe chided the older Culpa, glaring at him as he just shrugged, grinning like a smug bastard.

"There's a lock for a reason, Chlo. But even then, you never lock the door for me or my sister." Felix grinned as Chloe blushed darkly at the mention of Ruby, though her glare remained in place.

Marinette hadn't noticed the extra party, given how she mumbled to herself with headphones blocking all noise from outside. You could here the faint sound of Jagged Stone blaring through the headphones covering her small ears.

Felix hugs Chloe, as his sister walks over to the mumbling noirette. She stands in front of the girl's laid down figure, watching as she stopped, slowly looking up before squealing. The smaller girl took off her headphones and jumped up, tackling Ruby in a hug.

Well done, sister. You managed to bring light back into the young Dupain-Cheng. Felix nods at the accomplishment, watching the interaction closely.

"Did you get here? I'm sorry we were catching up on work I had commissions to care off a--"

"Let me stop you right there, marigold." Ruby holds up her hand, smiling at Marinette's rambles. The girl laughs sheepishly, before Felix clears his throat, gaining their attention.

Marinette positively shrieks before running over to the older boy, almost sending him tumbling down at the force of the hug. "You're here! I cant believe it! How--"

"I made a stop to watch the show. My job is to make sure you are all well taken care of, while my dear sister destroys a liar."

Ruby watches the interaction, smiling warmly at how relaxed her brother looks. It had been a while since she had seen him this content with anything that wasn't her. The girl's phone buzzed in her pocket, and she took it out, raising an eyebrow in surprise.

"Rubes?" Chloe softly calls her name, and the girl looks at the blonde, watching her stare in concern.

"Nino texted, asked if we could talk. Don't worry your buzzing little head, Chloe. I'm a big girl." The girl winks at blonde, watching in satisfaction as Chloe's face darkens. She turns to the other two, sighing as they get into a debate about fashion.

"Felix will stay here with you guys til I come back. Apparently, everyone wants to talk today." Ruby interrupts them, causing Felix to frown at the information.

"You were talking with Césaire before I had arrived." He states, Chloe and Marinette turning to her in shock.

"I talked with Lila too."

"WHAT." "ARE YOU INSANE!?" Both girls scream at her, looking like they both wanted to shake the young Culpa.

"Relax. This was always the plan. Negotiate first to give them a chance to confess, or be ruined forever. Look I'll see you guys later." Ruby sighed, answering Nino's text as she walked out. The girls protested as she left, only to be stopped by Felix.

"Felix?" Marinette looked at him worriedly, wondering why he wasn't going after her as well.

"She'll figure it out. Ruby is stronger than she looks." Felix reassured them, but in the back of his mind he was worried too. And he had every right, it was his sister.

"That's my worry." Chloe speaks to them both, causing them to look at her confused. "The stronger she is, the harder she'll fall. And eventually itll be right into Hawkmoth's claws."

None of them wanted to think about it. Felix had been informed by Adrian that she had almost been akumatized, and almost sent her a ticket to leave Paris that day. But if there was anything Ruby was good at, it was fixing these kinds of problems. He isn't emotionally attached as she is and doesn't have the special sense of knowing people's true nature like she does. That's why Ruby is the only one Felix can trust with this.

But the other problem was the consequences if she did get akumatized. Ruby is a strategist at best, always analyzing any obstacle or opponent before finding that point of weakness. She's skilled in using words against people. If Felix hadn't known she would be a writer, he would've thought she was a spy.

"We have no choice but to trust her." He tells the girls, watching them look defeated.

"Come on. You girls need to finish your homework."

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Ruby waited at the park, humming a low tune as she sat on a bench between two trees. The spot gave the perfect shade and the perfect view of everything in the park.

A buzz in her phone alerted her, and she looked at the text Nino sent, frowning in confusion.

Nino 6:45pm : sorry dudatte, I ran into Alya. She asked where I was going and when I told her, she begged if she could come as well to talk

Ruby sighed, thinking if she should talk with Alya again. Looking up from her phone, she noticed how quiet it suddenly had gotten. The girl scowled, standing up from the bench. This is how people die in horror movies, stop moving. She chided herself for her love of mystery as she began to walk towards the fountain.

The girl could make out something on top of the fountain, narrowing her eyes to see better in the darkening sky. A butterfly sat on the top of the structure. A red butterfly.

"What--"

The sound of a flute was heard, large hands grabbed her from behind, dropping her bag and phone in the process. Ruby struggled against the strength of whoever was behind her, trying to calm her panicking heart. She threw her head back, colliding with the nose of someone. They screamed, letting her go quickly as she turned and stepped on their foot, elbowing the person in the face.

Not wanting to be caught, she leaves behind her things, running as fast as she can to safety. The girl glances back at the scene, not understanding what was happening. The person that had grabbed her disappeared, leaving the park empty again.

She faces forward, only to bump into someone. Ruby yells as she falls into the floor and quickly looks up, seeing Luka stand over her in concern. Allowing herself to relax, she takes his offered hand.

"You look a little lost."

"I'm... I'm fine." She pants out and instantly regrets looking at him. His aura wasn't the same. There was almost nothing to sense but one lingering thing. That linger reminded her of Lila.

"You're not Luka."

"Of course I am." He furrows his brows, taking a step towards her as she takes a step back. There's distance footsteps about 20 feet away, but she pays no mind to it. Not when there's an imposter in front of her.

"Ruby, you don't look so well." Her vision blurs, eyes widening as she takes another step back. Her footing is uneven and she trips, slowly crawling back.

"W-what did you do?" The young Culpa watches as Luka disappears in a puff of smoke, revealing Volphina and Mayura. The blue villain just stands as the orange fox strides forward, grinning widely.

"Didn't you know that curiosity killed the cat? It's not smart to get close to a red butterfly." The girl stands over her, laughing as she picked up a weakened Ruby. The poor girl's sense is out of wack, feeling everything and nothing at the same time, making her want to throw up.

"Hawkmoth wants to have a word." Mayura speaks, as Volpina bounds Ruby, before putting a blindfold over her eyes. The girl is panicking, breathing coming out quickly as she loses more senses. Shes slinger over someone's shoulder, and feels them moving.

The last thing shes able to notice, thanks to her sense of smell, is the scent of Alya's perfume before she completely passes out.

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Ch.1 Ch.2 Ch.3 Ch.4

A/n: greetings bois and girls of the world, I have returneth from the main land. Yes I know it took forever, but I was failing class and had writers block so I had to do something about it. Forgive me if I couldn't do all of the tags, I never had the time to write them down this time.

The next few days were quiet. Lila kept telling lies at a quiet but rapid pace, Alya kept trying to get Adrien and Ruby to her side of things. Ruby was annoyed to say the least.

Adrien had apologized to Marinette and Chloe, almost hyperventilating in fear of being hated by his favorite people, only for Marinette to shut him up with a strong hug and a promise. The three were inseparable now, Ruby only joining at times.

A day or two after that, Ruby ran into Juleka, who was hanging out with her brother at the park.

"Ruby." Juleka's soft voice echoed in her ears and she looked up from her spot on the bench. Juleka has never shown any outright hate for Marinette, Ruby has even seen her talk with the noirette. The boy next to her however was a mystery.

"Hi Juleka. This is a nice surprise."

"I was doing some errands with my brother when I saw you. This is my brother." Juleka smiles and gestures to the tall boy carrying a guitar case on his back.

"Nice to finally put a name to the face. Jules and Marinette have told me much about you. I'm Luka." The boy offers his hand out and Ruby smiles, sensing nothing but peace around him as she shakes his hand.

"Nice to meet you, Luka. I hope it's been good things being told."

"Well if you count exposing one Rossi girl, then I count that as good." Ruby looked at the siblings in silence, shock written on her face. Luka nudged his sister forward, watching her fidget a bit.

"After she got akumatized, it got me thinking. She almost got akumatized the last time if it wasn't for you. And when I went to talk with Marinette... she was threatening her about stopping whatever plan you had to expose her. I couldn't trust anyone else about this, so I told my brother. Luka had said that her melody was off tune, and my brother is never wrong about things like that." Ruby stared at the girl with wide eyes, surprised by how much and steady she was talking. And how similar their senses were.

Silently, Ruby put away her phone and stood up, tackling Juleka in a hug. The girl gasped in surprise but returned the hug with surprising strength. They stayed like that for a bit before spending next few hours talking with one another.

After awhile, they parted ways, Ruby walking around paris to think.

Plans are simple. Having friends on ones side before the plan strikes is a safe treat. Ruby took out her phone, writing notes and names of people who are on Marinette's side and sending a copied list to Felix.

"Well if it isn't miss secret." Ruby frowned and turned, coming face to face with Lila, her snake eyes glaring at her.

"Mlle. Rossi." The two girls stared at each other, one indifferent about the confrontation, ths other showing nothing but detest. "Care to join me for a cup of coffee?" Ruby stared at the girl as she raised an eyebrow, surprised by the open invitation. With a slight nod, Lila followed Ruby to a nearby cafe.

Once at the cafe, the girls ordered their drinks and a few pastries before going to a far corner of the shop to wait. They sat in silence for a bit, Lila eying the girl in front of her warily. Ruby just went through her phone, sending a few messages as they both waited for their order. Eventually, Lila broke the silence. "Why the invitation?"

"It's relaxing, and you want to talk. am I wrong?" Ruby set down her phone on the table and stared at the italian girl. "Cafe's are much more relaxing and closest area with proper seating, for a proper talk."

"And suddenly you're being formal. Gross." Lila scrunches up her nose in digust.

"One of us has to be. How I act in and out of school is obviously different. But not noticable that'll have people questioning my reasons. You on the other hand, want that attention on yourself. I'm only doing business." Ruby narrowed her eyes slightly, crossing her arms in front of her. The girls stared at each other for a long moment, before quickly changing their expressions as the waitress came over with their order.

Ruby took a sip of her coffee, letting the sound of the cafe fill in the silence between the girls.

"How did you know I was lying so quick?" The young Culpa looked at the Italian, irritation written in her features.

"Many simple things. Main thing is that you messed with Adrien." Lila's eyes flashed with rage in seconds at the mention of the boy she wants.

"What do you care? You've only been here not even 2 months! You could be lying about knowing Adrien. Besides he cares so much about his 'high road' that he didn't even tell his best friend and left that baker girl to suffer." The Italian rambles on, rage building inside as she keeps a calm facade at the shop.

"That brat doesn't even have the balls to tell another soul about what's been happening! Her supposed best friend is wrapped around my finger and everyone always follows the loudest idiot. Marinette just needs that blonde rich bitch to complete the bully look with me not having to lift a finger."

Ruby slammed down her empty cup, the bottom of the cup showing a crack. Lila had jumped in fright and the cafe quieted for a moment, before going back to its liveliness. The Italian looked around, making sure no one was paying attention to them and sighed, turning to Ruby.

Only to freeze in fear.

Ruby's gaze was ice cold, a small frown on her face as she stared at Lila. "In case you didn't remember from your last fuck up, Adrien and I are like siblings. He comes to me for everything! And if you haven't noticed, Adrien and Marinette have been attached to the hip. Marinette has spent far to long pleasing people who don't deserve her time, seeing as they quickly decide that another face with big promises and false actions can provide better. That blonde rich bitch as you called her, hasn't bullied anyone since heroes day if I'm not mistaken. The day you turned into Volpina and helped Hawkmoth in akumatizing all. of. Paris."

Lila stared at Ruby's cold eyes, eyes that could rival Gabriel Agreste's disgusted look. Would Hawkmoth send an akuma for her or me?

Closing her eyes, Ruby took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down. "A shame really, Lila. Of all the stories you could've told that wouldn't get you in trouble, is what's going to destroy your web of lies. Enjoy your kingdom, your highness. I heard its lonely at the top without your subjects and king by your side." Ruby gathered her things, taking a pastry before heading to the front of the cafe, leaving Lila alone.

Lila didn't know how long she sat there, but it was enough for the waitress from before to show her the receipt. That was paid for.

Lila snaps out of it and looks at the waitress in confusion, wondering why she's getting the receipt. The waitress just shrugs and tells her to check the back of it before leaving.

Turning the paper, Lila's rage builds at a rapid pace as she reads what was left.

You have 72 hours to reveal everything, darling. After that, even Hawkmoth cant save you

~XOXO

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"Hey Ruby!"

Ruby groaned as she put her phone down, turning to see Alya run up to her, looking a bit nervous.

"Mlle. Césaire." Ruby watched the dark skinned girl look at her weirdly, before shaking her head.

"I was wondering if we could talk. Clear some air." Alya offered, smiling sheepishly as she gestured forward. Ruby stared at her, silently debating and praying for some peace and quiet.

Eventually she sighed, making a motion with her hand as she started walking forward. She saw Alya sigh in relief, catching up with Ruby.

"What I said to you that day was wrong, I realise that." The girl started, fidgeting with her phone. "When we tried to talked to Lila, she would walk off before we could ask was wrong. So we assumed you threatened her."

Ruby glanced at Alya, seeing her lamely shrug her shoulders as she talked. "I appreciate your apology, but it's not me who you should apologize to." They walked for a bit before stopping and a bus stop, Ruby turning to the journalist.

"What do you--"

"Since Lila came, you've accused Marinette of proof she doesn't have. But its proof that you don't have either, correct?" Ruby watched Alya flush in embarrassment. "When I first came here, I saw confusion and blindness. I saw a wolf in sheep's clothing. When someone warns you, don't assume its jealousy. Not when they genuinely care for you."

Alya had tears streaming down her face as she listened to Ruby's words. The realization hit her when she remembered all the times Marinette saved her from akumas, even after hurting the girl's feelings.

"Couldn't have better said it myself, sister." A voice interrupted the girls, and they turned to where the bus was just leaving, a lone figure standing in front of them. Alya gasped at she stared at the person, dread filling her.

Ruby smiled a little at the person, grabbing his luggage. "Now, didn't I tell you I would come back with proper help, Césaire?"

"Wait-- you-- you can't be..."

"Oh but she is." The man laughed, walking away as Ruby shook her head, before following him.

After all, the last say he left, he had warned the class that the day he came back, was the day they would regret messing with his family.

And Felix Culpa always keeps his words.

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I have an announcement on my ig account regarding fics currently because why not use the page for something useful. My ig is ag3nt.canary and it deals with anything fic and games if anyone here likes games ^-^ ily all have a good day

Long story short, I've seen very few fics where Damian unintentionally gets adopted by teen Marinette, all while theres the thing with lila. So I'm giving that a go. I'm bored at work bare with me.

A/n: this is my random pitch to nanowrimo. And it also includes the adventures of ruby culpa so ye ye. Uhhhh enjoy!

Dupont decided to hold a fashion for all school in the area to participate. A certain class sat around an Italian girl with sausage looking hair, who was the center of attention.

"I would love to join the school event, but my arm hurts really bad from pulling a lot of boxes for charity with Prince Ali. The most I can do is take notes." Lila says sheepishly, looking at her classmates.

"No worries, girl! At least can you watch with us?" Alya says excitedly, leaning forward to her best friend. Lila smiled, her eyes narrowing a little.

"Of course! We can can meet up before the viewing starts."

With that the rest of the class talked, mostly hearing what Lila had to say about something. Adrian ignored his class, focusing on the person he was texting instead.

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The night of the event, Dupont was crowded. Lila and her possy lingered around, commenting in each outfit shown.

There was one display that had a cover over it, with the initials on the sign of MDC. No one in Mme. Bustier's class knew why the name sounded familiar, and Lila took advantage of the mystery designer. All she knew MDC was a famous aspiring designer working for Jagged Stone.

"MDC is such a darling," she starts, grabbing their attention. "He's in love with me, but I'm with Damian Wayne. But I gave him the design for tonight's event!" She says, looking at everyone's excited face. Alya frowns a bit, unsure why the name sounded so familiar.

Lila looks to Adrian, only to see him waiting by the front doors. She scowls, even after 3 years, he doesn't fall into her web.

Just as she's about to spin another lie, people begin to crowd around the doors at the front.

The class was curious to the gathering. Lila heads first, managing to squeeze through and nearly shrieked at what she saw.

Adrian was smiling cheekily at a very familiar person, holding her hand after placing a kiss on it. Next to her, a very handsome young man, glaring playfully at Adrian. The infamous Kagami stood next to them, smiling at them as juleka's older brother held her.

The familiar blue eyes shined brightly, causing Lila to sneer.

"How's the lovely couple doing? Am I going to be the best man at your wedding?"

"You wish, Agreste. You'll have to beat my brothers." The black haired man said. Lila was vaguely aware that the class finally pushed their way to the front. Chloe was among them, holding an unknown blonde in her arms.

"Guys come on. As much as I want to talk about when the wedding is, we have to get our grade for this first." Marinette was different, confident, not the clumsy girl that Lila bullied. A group was gathered. Much larger than Lila's as people took pictures of them.

"Is that--?"

"Oh my God it is!"

"Chloe?!" Various reactions were given to the group. The main ones were aimed at Marinette. Alya stared as her former friend laughed lightly, going over to where the MDC display was.

"Marinette, what are you doing?" Lila says, and the group freezes upon hearing her voice. She tries to look innocent, but got a bit unnerved at everyone's gaze on her.

Alya watches as Marinette's face lost all emotion, as did everyone else, including Adrian. She noticed Adrian look actually a little angry at Lila.

"I'm competing. It is a fashion event. This is also a grade for me to graduate." Marinette replied, and Alya flinched . Her voice held nothing. There was no warmth in her eyes. She looked at her best friend, and saw anger, of what, she didn't know.

"I meant what are you doing near my friend's display. MDC worked so hard and you're going to claim his work?" Lila supplies, everyone's eyes on them. There's tension growing, students from other school's looking between the students of Dupont and the students of the private school of arts.

The unknown blonde in Chloe's arms cracks first, covering her mouth to laugh, only to fail when Chloe joined in as well. Marinette and the others looked at them in amusement, as Lila and her group stared offended.

"Oh man. Last time I heard something this ridiculous was when I told uncle Gabriel I was bisexual." The blonde said, and Chloe laughed harder, this time Adrian joining.

"Father's look when that happened was the best. Rubes you really went for it. " Adrian states happily and his classmates look at him like he grew a second head.

"Chloe??" Everyone turned to the the meek voice of Sabrina, who was staring at the two blonde's. Lila stared Marinette, angry that she wasn't getting the attention.

"Who is this?"

"Really, Sabrina? I've gossiped and ranted about this girl since we were younger and you're basically telling you pretended to listen to me?" Chloe states, glaring at the orange haired girl, who flinched severely.

"Love, relax. Remember we're here for marinette and that grade. But mostly Marinette." The blonde says calmly, and Chloe visibly relaxes under her voice.

"Of course, my rose."

"Ok, what is going on?!" Alya yells out. Everyone turns to her, and Lila is somewhat grateful for her 'best friend'. "Marinette, they said you were expelled after bullying Lila, with no chance of rejoining any school." At the words, students looked to see Marinette stare unimpressed at her former friend.

"Honestly Alya, this shows you aren't the reporter I thought you were." Everyone turned to Adrian who had said that, his eyes an unusual cold green. Marinette just sighed and pulled the cover back.

The crowd gasped at the hero themed dress. It wasn't a Ladybug OR Chat Noir theme, but a Robin themed dress. One of the heroes of Gotham.

"MDC did so well with my des--"

"Say one more word about my fiance like you know her, I will personally see to it that you lose everything. " Damian spoke dangerously low, glaring at Lila as she paled drastically.

"I-I don't know--"

"Who do you think you are?!" Alya spoke up, standing between Lila and the group. The look on the man's face grew colder.

"Be glad I am not sueing you for using my name. Not yet anyways."

"Name? What name? Lila isn't lying!" Alya insisted.

"Damian, love, just forget it. We're here for the grade, not drama." Lila pales considerably at the the name.

"Damian?? As in the Damian Wayne!?" Alix spoke up, looking at all of them. The short girl turned to Marinette, showing nothing but excitement and shock. "You're engaged to Damian freaking Wayne!!"

Everyone whispers amongst themselves, Lila's group slowly paling at the realization. "MDC... m-marinette was the one who made Jagged's glasses." Mylene said softly, holding herself.

Alya stares at the dress intensely, as if trying to find something. Which she was, because Lila had to be telling the truth. Her best friend wouldn't lie about Damian and knowing MDC. But what--

Around the collar of the dress, a gold pattern sewed on. Normally, it looks like a beautifully crafted design that contrasts well with the colors of the dress. Alya titled her head a little and gasped, dread and horror creeping in her stomach.

Marinette Dupain-Cheng.

"Marinette, I'm so glad you've joined us today." Principal Damocles stated, walking through the group of students. You could see how nervous he was to see the former student, and miserably tried to hide his shame. After all, Marinette was one of the brightest students in the school and they wrongly accused her.

"I'm here for my grade. Nothing else."

"O-of course. Mlle. Bourgeois, I believe that your mother is a judge, correct?" He turned his attention to the blonde, flinching a little at her stare.

Lila looked around and saw her possy pale considerably at something on the dress when Alya pointed out to them. It was bad enough damian Wayne was here, but now something bout the dress? How she prayed hawkmoth was still active.

The italian felt eyes on her and turned to see the unnamed blonde, staring at right her. "You know, when my brother told me some girl had tried to ruin marigold's life by lying, I thought she would at least be pretty."

"Mlle. Culpa!" Damocles yelled, Lila practically seeing red as Chloe laughed and the lied group stared in horror.

"Can it, Damocles. The girl can Express how she feels, especially if it involves this cheaply dressed model." Everyone turned and saw Chloe's mother-- fashion queen Audrey-- walk up as the sea of students parted like the red sea.

She looked at the dress and inspected it, writing down things on a paper she had. It only took a few more minutes before she turned to Marinette. "Well Mari dear, you surpass my expectations as always. Your grade will be given to your school. Chloe and chloe's rose, I want you both tomorrow with this childs information." And with she walked off, leaving the gaping class.

"Culpa? As in Felix Culpa? Adrian's cousin?" Rose stepped forward, staring excitedly at the couple. "You helped prince Ali with one of his many children's hospital!"

"C-children hosptial?" Lila didn't know that. Especially the fact that Felix Culpa's little sister was apart of it.

"Oh, Lila. I thought you had some little random boy toy to pretend was in love with you. Like my brother, my cousin, Damian-- oh wait, they never talked to you." Ruby glared at the Italian, smiling viciously at her.

Slowly, Alya turned to Lila, seeing her trying to struggle to come up with another lie. "Let's not forget how you've willingly worked with a powered terrorist, and use that to try and murder Jagged Stone's honorary niece."

Gasps were heard when Ruby said that out loud. Everyone could see Lila turn sickly green as she began to back away.

"You lied about everything!" Alya snapped first, followed by everyone else. Marinette just stared, shaking her head before turning and walking out with her friends in tow.

"Its over, angel. Its over." Damian whispers to her, holding her close when they were outside. After years of the torment of Lila, and the threat of Hawkmoth as well, it was all over.

Finally. Paris is safe.

CH.1 CH.2 CH.3

A/n: very late Christmas gift! I am back I swear! College has begun once more and I didnt know how to end this so it took a minute. I am working on other stuff that I will post eventually(none miraculous, I am multifandom)and some fun crossover stuff! Also if I get enough response to wanting a more detailed miraculous vs akuma!lila, i would write it! Anyways enjoy! :D (see bottom for notes)

Hawkmoth stood in his dark lair, watching one akumatized Lila Rossi go after Ruby Culpa. He doesn't know if Ruby actually knows who he is, but he needs to make sure it doesn't happen. That she didn't tell anyone. He needed his wife back, and he'll do whatever it takes to get her back.

Even at the cost of his favorite niece.

Chat Noir and Ladybug are persistent, as well as Ms. Rossi, and he would use her, even if she is useless most of the time.

He saw through his akuma's eyes that she captured Ruby, hearing the heroes scream.

"Good work, Ms. Rossi. Get those answers we both seek."

"Yes, Hawkmoth."

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Ruby could feel her throat burning, her whole body felt like a sack of potatoes. She had a headache that couldn't go away as much as she tried to ignore it.

"Let's start with simple questions, shall we?" Lila asked, once they were far away from the heroes. She had managed to cover a lot of the area with her threads, so that they could alert her if the heroes arrived.

"What are Ladybug's and Chat Noir's identities?" Lila asked, looking at the bound girl in front of her. Threads surrounded the wall, Ruby's form covered by the lower half and her arms were stuck next to her. Ruby felt her throat burn more, and she stared at the akuma as her mouth started moving on it's own.

"I don't know Ladybug or Chat Noir's identities." She crooked out, trying to looking around the area. Some stranglers running away immediately from the sight.

"Lila, I must say, I think I liked you better as Volpina. This akuma is a bit stupid. That and it's a spider. Gross." Ruby called out, and Lila snarled, raising a hand as if to strike when a guest of wind pushed her back.

Ruby turned her head and saw a hero clad in red, sporting a sword in her hand on a nearby rooftop. Another hero clad in yellow and black stripes, landed softly next to her red hero. The red hero had a long dragon like tail while the striped hero had wings on her back.

"Back off, wannabe heroes!" Lila roared as she approached before turning to Ruby. "Reveal your secrets to me!"

The threads glowed violently and Ruby let out a cry of pain at the heat, feeling her throat being squeezed. "M-my brother called me to h-help our cousin a-and his friend. I-I know wh-who Hawkmoth r-really is. Lila is a p-pathetic cheap liar who's u-using others to hurt someone special. She-she also works w-with Hawkmoth. W-what I'm planning against L-Lila will happen--" the cut of threads was heard. The two heroes engaged Lila as the threads were cut.

Ruby felt like the world was spinning as she fell. Colors blended together and noise was everywhere. Even her final sense was going all over the place. Arms wrapped around her just before she hit the ground and felt like the noise was jumping away. The girl tried to focus on sight and slowly blinked, seeing that she was pressed against a person clad in green like armor.

"... shes gonna...fine... Abeille is...havoc... want me... stay?" Words were in and out as she tried to get her bearings back. It was hard, but eventually her sight came and saw a figure in turquoise sitting next to her as a black and red figure disappeared.

Groaning, Ruby sat up, feeling a hand gently push her down. She tensed, thinking that Lila had someone else helping her, when a voice spoke.

"Relax, little one. Its gonna take a bit to get your sight clear at least." The voice, a slightly older male by the sound of it, spoke calmly to her. She forced herself to relax, feeling ache from the long run earlier.

"I tried so hard to not reveal anything. I don't like Lila for hurting kind people like Marinette. I don't like Gabriel for what he's doing to Adrien. If I had the power to protect them, I would. It's not fair." Ruby covered her face as she laid down next to the hero.

They stayed silent for a few moments, before the sound of magic echoed throughout the city. Ladybugs flew around, some going over to where they were and healed Ruby before disappearing. The girl visibly relaxed, glad that the threat was over finally.

"Sometimes it's enough to keep those you care about close. You aren't alone and neither is Marinette." Ruby heard the hero shuffle and peeked through her hands, seeing a tall snake themed hero offering a hand. Hesitantly, she took his hand as he helped her up, both of them hearing footsteps behind them.

Before she could turn around, Ladybug tackled her in a hug, followed by Chat Noir. "Never do that again, you hear me!?" Ladybug pulled back and turned the young girl around. Ruby looked at blue and green panicked eyes on her, and her own eyes widened.

"U-uh y-yeah--"

"When Marinette told me you ran out to lure the akuma away, I didn't want to believe it! Then me and Chat see exactly that!" Ladybug wasn't angry, Ruby knew that. She was scared. There weren't many people who were scared for her, not at her.

"Alright, bug," the snake hero-- Ruby had yet to get a name from them-- placed a gentle hand on Ladybug's shoulder, and she relaxed a little.

"I'm sorry, Ladybug," Ruby started, before her eyes hardened. "I'm sorry that I didn't do it sooner."

"What?"

"If it means my cousin and my new friends are safe, I'll do it again. I should've let Rossi get that first akuma, then those sheep would've seen the truth. My sixth sense has kept me alive before I moved to Paris, and a magical terrorist who's too scared to come out isn't going to stop me." The heroes stared at Ruby, her eyes determined and stance more tense than anything.

Ladybug held her gaze for a bit, before she sighed in defeat. "Do not run into danger the next time this happens. Now one of us will take you back. Your friends must be worried."

Ruby shrugged, smiling at the heroes. "I don't mind the company. Besides new heroes are cool too." The other heroes smiled at that.

Chat Noir offered to give her a ride on his back before they all headed to the school.

"I never got a chance to introduce myself earlier. My name is Viperion." The turquoise haired boy said calmly, offering a smile.

"Ryuko. I've heard many things about you." The dragon said politely, eying the bee themed hero.

"A-abeille." Ruby noticed Ladybug sharing a look to Ryuko about the hero's stuttering, but said nothing. After a few more jumps, the heroes landed in courtyard. Luckily there weren't any students out. Chat let go of Ruby as she patted his head as thanks.

"What's gonna happen with Lila?"

"The police are making sure Lila is well enough to either go home or go back to school. Not much we can do for the moment." Ladybug crossed her arms and frowns in thought.

The other heroes begin to leave, before an excited scream is heard. "Ladybug!"

"I'll see you around, Ruby." The heroine glances at the reporter running down the stairs before she and the other heroes leave.

"Wait!" Alya pants out once she stands next to Ruby, who was starting to walk away. Unfortunately, she didn't make it far when she felt Alya's hand grip her wrist.

"What did you do to Lila?"

"What did I do? You're kidding me. Two of your classmates were in danger, one of them akumatized while the other RAN for her life and all you care about is what I did to Lila? Some reporter you are." Ruby scoffed, tugging her wrist away from the girl and walked away.

"Hey come back he--"

"Ruby!" Three voices sounded on top of the stairs, and the girls turned to see Marinette, Chloe and Adrien run towards her. Adrien got to her first, checking for any injuries and repeatedly asking if he should call Felix or Gorilla to take you home. Marinette and Chloe had tears in their eyes, both talking at the same time about how worried they were and why would you do some so stupid!

Ruby just smiles softly, bringing them into a group hug as she whispers. "I'm okay."

Alya feels as if she's invading a private moment. All of them are genuine with Ruby. A pang of hurt flashes in her heart. How long has it been since she's seen Marinette's smile? Her kindness?

How long has it been since they've talked like best friends?

That hurt stayed with her as she left the group alone. Alya turned to leave, not seeing the glance Ruby had sent her way.

Had Alya known sooner, Ruby wouldn't have to make such extra measures over the next few days.

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He could already picture the cracks in the harlots kingdom. The list of potential assets and celebrities Ruby had sent him was remarkable, and he almost let out a sinister laugh at the plan formulating in his sister's head. Her going all over the world to study had been a good idea. Despite his older brother instincts telling him he should hire a bodyguard to watch her from a distance.

In all honesty, he was still debating on the bodyguard.. But, he knows his dear sister would find out immediately.

Sighing, Felix turned off his computer and opted to read a book from his shelf. He had packed to surprise the lot that was Bustier's class, and needed to find a way that no one expected.