Torture

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An alarm clock goes off, and it gets turned off by Kagami Tsurugi.  She yawns and stretches, as she gets out of bed.  For pajamas, Kagami only wears a red take-top, and black shorts. For her bed room, it's not as big as Adrien's, but it still has lots to offer.  She has her own couch and Tv, she has a robotic door that leads to her own bathroom with bathtub, shower, three mirrors, and three sinks, she has a shelf full of mangas, and anime DVDs, anime and fencing posters, some of her drawings on the ground, a hammock, and some fencing swords next to her dresser.  For her bed, it's all white with pink flowers, and her the walls and ceiling of her room are white.  The floor is made of dark oak wood.  After getting dressed into her average attire, she drinks a glass of water to stay hydrated.  She also marks her calendar to check off the days.  With that, she goes downstairs.  The stairs lead straight to her front door, and to her left is the kitchen.  Inside, Tomoe is working on breakfast. Using a super advanced sushi slicer to make sushi. Basically with a push of a button, a series of knives with robot tentacles at the end come out of a rectangle box on the wall, and super fast, slice the sushi into beautiful logs. It's awesome to say the least. "[Kagami sits down]. Your up late, again." Tomoe said with disappointment. "Apologies, Mother. I was working on others way to help my friend, Chloe last night. I did make sure I got a good eight hours of sleep." Kagami replied. "When it should be ten hours. This whole Chloe friend thing is making you weaker, Kagami. I exact better from you at all times." Tomoe yelled. "But, Mother. I did good at fencing yesterday. I defeated you three times." Kagami replied. "Well your performance over all sucks, as your drawings. It's a disgrace to the family. [serves her sushi]. Just feel lucky I feed you, instead of make you earn your meals." Tomoe said. "Yes, Mother." Kagami replied with a silent growl. She eats her breakfast, as her Mom cleans up the place. "So, if you have an issue with me and Chloe, why don't you stop me?" Kagami asked. "Because when you see how friendships lead to weakness, you would be the one to blame for it. Case and point, that one Marinette friend you said you dislike." Tomoe replied. "She was a bad friend Mother. That doesn't mean all people are bad at being friends. She just takes it in a direction I despise." Kagami said. "Like, Chloe." Tomoe replied. "Ok, Chloe is not bad, Mother. If you got a chance to meet her, you would...." Kagami said, before Tomoe slams her stick on Kagami's hands. "I'd rather lose my state champion fencing medals, than meet this Chloe of yours. She may be the mayor's daughter, but even her parents are ridiculous to me. Again, it's your call if you really want to be more pathetic. Just understand if you choose the wrong option, I will be furious." Tomoe replied. Kagami stays silent, and looks at her Mom with anger. "I think I lost my appetite." Kagami said, as she leaves her Mom. Tomoe just let's her leave, and gets back to work in the kitchen.
    Now we see what the Agreste are up too. Gabriel goes into the study to check on Nathalie. "Good morning, Nathalie. You feeling better?" Gabriel asked. "Much better. It feels so good to be free of that disease at last. Forgot what it feels like to be healthy again." Nathalie replied. "Make sure you drink lots of water to stay extra safe. [sits down next to her]. Still can't believe Essence actually saved you." Gabriel said. "Agreed. That's like the first time he has ever done something good for once. Unless he did do anything good back then." Nathalie replied. "Ummm, speaking of good. Nathalie, I want to say sorry again for not realizing what I've been ignoring. Essence made me feel isolated because of him knowing my identity. Although it was dangerous, that didn't mean I couldn't spend some time outside my office in case my time ever came. And because of my choice, I nearly lost you. It.....made me rediscover how much everyone here means to me. You helped me get through some tough times, and now, Adrien reminds me what made my life so happy. Despite, you know. Just, believe me when I say this. [deep breath]. I want to better for you two." Gabriel said. Nathalie is shocked at this confession, but smiles at the end. "There is still time, sir. Lots of it." Nathalie replied. "Thanks, but you think I can do this, after we get rid of Essence? Now that your ok, we have a higher chance of winning." Gabriel asked. "Of course. He did help me, but he still needs to go." Nathalie replied. "Absolutely." Gabriel said. Soon, the two of them hear footsteps, and look out the study. They see Adrien walking in silent, and horror. After all he had to do, and unable to save Alya, Nino, and the patients at the ward, Adrien has been broken mentally again. Plagg even looks at him with sorrow. "Morning, Adrien." Gabriel said. "Uhhh, morning Father. I wish to speak, but I have to go......see my friends. If that is alright with you." Adrien replied. "It's not an issue at all son. Now that your are no longer a model, you can do whatever you want. Unless it's illegal.  That's a big no." Gabriel said. "Thanks." Adrien replied in a broken tone. "You ok, Adrien? You don't sound so happy." Nathalie asked. "I'm fine. I'm fine." Adrien replied, as he leaves in sadness. "Maybe I should go check on him." Gabriel said. "That would be good, but he looks like he needs some time to himself. You can chat with him later." Nathalie replied. "If you say so, Nathalie." Gabriel said. That's when both get frightened, at Lila busting in. "GUYS, GUYS, GUYS!!!!!!! [deep breathes]. WE HAVE IT!!!!!" Lila screamed. "Lila!!!! How did you get into the house?" Gabriel asked scared. "Adrien let me in, after he left. He doesn't look happy though. Anyway, I have some awesome news. Nooroo and I finally found the solution to your biggest problem." Lila replied. "[flies out]. We found the solution to finally getting rid of Essence once and for all. We are for real. That's the saying right?" Nooroo asked. "Yeah, you got it right. And with passion." Lila replied. "Awww, thank you." Nooroo said. The two of them compliment each other too long for Nathalie and Gabriel. "Enough! What is this plan you have here because any idea to get rid of Essence has my attention?" Gabriel asked.  "Ok, here is our master idea.  Nooroo, take it away."  Lila replied.  "[flies close to Gabe and Nathalie].  All ears everyone.  Throughout all our plans, we tried to make someone or something take Essence out.  It puts that person in danger, but it does keep us safe.  However, every time we think in that context, we call it off because Essence would always find a way out of it.  We keep thinking like that over, and over, and over again.  Until suddenly, it hit Lila.  Why focus on akumatizing someone to take Essence out, when we could just akumatize Essence himself?  [Gabriel and Nathalie gasp].  See, I got your attention.  If we akumatize him, he will be completely invulnerable.  Unable to run, or attack, or kill.  He'll be trapped in plain sight.  We just need to find the perfect chance to do it, do it, and then you two can take him out yourselves.  With that, Essence is gone for good."  Nooroo explained.  "Huh?  That idea actually sounds good.  What if he breaks out though?"  Nathalie asked.  "That may be an issue, but it's not.  From what we've seen, Essence can take physical pain like it's nothing.  Same with death from your backstory, Gabriel.  However, we never seen him withstand mental pain, or mind control.  I mean, he never has been akumatized, so he wouldn't be able to break free if he never experienced it."  Lila replied.  "That's true.  What if Ladybug and Cat Noir interfere?  Or even Blue Bird?"  Gabriel asked.  "Not a problem.  We do it here, as long as you guys are fine with it.  Surely he'll show up again for any reason."  Lila replied.  "[thinks].  I have to say, this might actually be our best plan yet.  Well done you two."  Gabriel congratulated.  "Thank Nooroo for this one, sir."  Lila replied.  "Oh no.  Thank Lila.  She came up with the plan, and everything."  Nooroo said.  "But you added the edits if needed."  Lila replied.  "But you gave an energetic performance when explaining it to me."  Nooroo said.  "But you gave an energetic performance when giving it to them."  Lila replied.  "Thank you for that, Lila."  Nooroo said.  "You too, Nooroo."  Lila replied.  "Stop with the compliments, before I remove you two from each other."  Gabriel ordered now annoyed.  "Sorry, sir.  [brooch shine].  Ohhh.  Text me whenever he comes over.  I got another villain to create.  Let's hurry Nooroo."  Lila replied.  "As you say.  Think we can get some chocolate afterwards?"  Nooroo asked.  "If we find some, of course."  Lila replied, as she and Nooroo run off.  "They are cute, but annoying, Nathalie."  Gabriel said.
Now we see Cat Noir on the rooftops looking around again.  He refuses to fail this time, after last night, which still holds a powerful effect on him.  Especially watching Alya fall to the ground.  "Stop wasting your time.  [Cat looks].  The only way to save the ones you love is by doing what I assign you to do."  Essence said.  "Never.  I'm done with you, and your orders.  I'm not going to be mistaken if you try to convince me to do something."  Cat Noir declared.  "Why is that?  Because you were too heartbroken when you first killed someone?  Grow up, pussy cat."  Essence taunted.  "[growls].  Because I killed someone I regret killing.  She had luc-omnia, Essence." Cat Noir replied. "Oh my God. You really went that far with this one. Your first victim was a luc-omina person? How despicable, Cat Noir." Essence said. "Stop reminding me. It makes me feel so awful inside. I can't forgive myself for what I did." Cat Noir replied in a heartbroken tone. "Just don't try blaming me for this. I'm not the one who wanted to kill someone who had luc-omina." Essence said. "I'm not. For once, this is on me. I performed the kill, and everything. But unlike you, I learn from my wrongdoings. That's why I'm not longer doing anymore of your task. I refuse to experience the same mistake again." Cat Noir declared. "Ohhhh, that maybe good on your part, but bad for your loved ones. Alya already got a taste of it, and tonight, someone else might join her. Understand this though, Adrien. You are the one to blame for there injuries. If you did what I say, I wouldn't hurt them. All those workers and patients, on you. Alya, on you. Nino, or whatever his name is, on you." Essence explained. "Wait, Nino was there?" Cat Noir asked. "Even better." Essence replied. "[growls]. It's not my fault. You are the one to blame, Essence." Cat Noir said. "Remember the contract. You do what I say, I don't hurt your loved ones. Meaning if you failed or refused, I hurt them. Therefore, all, your, fault. And I can't wait to see the face you make, as you crumble more upon my wrath." Essence laughed, as he smoke bombs away. "NO!!!!" Cat Noir screamed trying to stop him. He got away, leaving Cat Noir all alone again.
Now for Alya.  She slowly wakes up inside a hospital bed.  Her wounds have been patched up from last night.  "Ahhh, your awake.  How you feeling?"  Doctor asked.  "Wh....where am I?  Is, He still here?"  Alya asked frightened.  "Who?  Essence?"  Doctor asked.  "AHHHH, WHERE?!"  Alya screamed.  "Hey, hey, hey, hey.  Relax.  He's not here at all."  Doctor explained.  "Oh.  Thank God.  So, where am I?"  Alya asked.  "At the hospital.  You were very lucky to survive that fall.  Very lucky indeed."  Doctor replied.  "Fall?  [flashbacks to what happened last night.  It makes Alya panic]."  Alya asked.  "Now relax.  You need to be careful, while in bed.  You broke your rib cage on your way down.  Don't want to make it worse.  As for your other wounds, they will heal in a couple of days.  The rib cage will take some weeks to heal."  Doctor explained.  "So, no more psychiatric ward?"  Alya asked.  "No more ward.  The staff, and all it's patients died.  Eighty one poor souls taken from this world."  Doctor replied.  "Oh my God.  Wait, what about Nino?  Did he get out alive?"  Alya asked.  "Who?  Ohhhh, Nino.  Yeah, he's right there."  Doctor pointed.  Alya looks, and is surprised to see her boyfriend in the same room.  He is currently asleep at the moment.  "Not sure how the kid survived a sword slash to the gut.  He almost died, if we didn't arrive on time.  He will be alright in a couple of days as well.  Best you don't disturb him.  I should probably do the same with you as well.  Take this time to rest.  You look like you haven't had a chance in days."  Doctor said, as he leaves.  Alya now just lies in bed, but she doesn't nap.  She keeps her eyes open, as she thinks about the trauma that now has entered her mind.
Moving on.  We are at the houseboat once again.  Inside, Chloe continues to play the flute Luka taught her yesterday.  Unlike the last one hundred or more tries, Chloe gets the hang of it.  She still makes shrieks, but quickly bounces back from her mistakes.  Luka watches her play with a smile on his face.  "[stops playing].  How was that?  Too over the top?"  Chloe asked.  "Not at all.  It was beautiful, Chloe.  Well done."  Luka replied.  "Thank you.  I have to say this flute really took a whole lot off my shoulders."  Chloe said.  "That's so awesome.  I'm proud of you."  Luka replied.  "Thanks."  Chloe said.  "If you are comfortable, what caused that amount of anxiety?"  Luka asked.  "What was it?"  Chloe asked back.  "Hmmm mmm."  Luka replied.  Chloe doesn't want to answer that question, as she looks at Luka with her same feelings.  On the bright side, she seems to not freak out, as she blushes at him.  "Your blushing, Chloe."  Luka said.  "Hmmm?  Oh, sorry.  I've been getting really red recently.  Nothing serious, or anything."  Chloe explained.  "That's good.  So, what is it?"  Luka asked.  "Ohhh, my anxiety.  Ummmm, it's.....personal."  Chloe replied.  "[gets worried].  Oh no.  Is it....with your parents?"  Luka asked.  "Not at all.  I......sorry, I don't feel ok with sharing it."  Chloe replied.  "That's ok.  If it's hard, I get it.  But, how are your parents?  They happy?"  Luka asked.  "Honestly, yes.  They have gotten real better.  It's such a relief to see them act nice, instead of be mean to each other like, all the time."  Chloe replied.  "That's wonderful.  I'm happy your parents and you are happy."  Luka said.  "Don't thank me.  You gave me the confidence to talk to them.  I should be thanking you for our happiness."  Chloe replied.  "You showed them how you feel, and your killed it.  Like a rockstar performing a wicked guitar solo."  Luka replied.  "Yeah, like that."  Chloe said.  "You were the hero that day, Chloe.  You shouldn't give me the credit."  Luka replied.  This once again makes Chloe blush, as noticed by Luka.  "Your blushing again."  Luka said.  "Oh, sorry."  Chloe replied.  Soon, Chloe's phone rings, and she sees Kagami is calling her.  "Excuse me for a moment, I need to take this."  Chloe said.  "Not a problem with me."  Luka replied.  Chloe leaves upstairs, and answers.  "Hey, Chloe.  Sorry I was late.  Where you at?  I'm at the hotel now."  Kagami asked.  "Oh, I'm already at the houseboat."  Chloe replied.  "Already?  And you didn't need me, or Luka to organize it."  Kagami said.  "Well, Luka asked me to come over to practice more with the flute, so I'm not there yet."  Chloe replied.  "Gotcha.  You'll get there soon.  Sorry for wasting your time."  Kagami said.  "Don't say that.  It's ok.  I'll text you next time if I make it to the houseboat already."  Chloe replied.  "Ok.  Now that I have you, I got something you'll like.  If you feel like your ready, I'll send you some questions to ask Luka to better know him.  Maybe then you will see if he is the one for you."  Kagami said.  "Oh your awesome, Kagami.  Thank you."  Chloe replied.  "That's what friends are for." Kagami said.  They say goodbye, and hang up.  Chloe now having some interesting questions to ask, Luka. 
Now we see Farfalla's brand new villain.  This one is similar to Stoneheart, but different in design.  He's body is made of orange/brown rock, has skinny arms and legs, massive feet and fist, rock spikes on it's shoulder, a rock spike Mohawk, rock fangs, and sunglasses.  He slams the ground, causing earthquakes to make the people run away.  "Hahahahahaha!!!!!  I'm Earthquake.  The man who can make a smashing introduction.  [makes earthquakes to destroy cars].  Ladybug, Cat Noir, Blue Bird.  Show yourselves, before I bring the whole city six feet under.  Literally."  Earthquake ordered.  That's when the two heroes show up, Ladybug and Blue Bird.  "We got two, but where is number three?"  Earthquake asked.  "He's busy for some time.  You'll have to deal with us only."  Ladybug replied.  "Yeah, and I hope your ready to feel the wrath of the peacock.  And his ladybug partner you wish to get squished."  Blue Bird said.  "Insults already huh?"  Ladybug asked.  "You always start first."  Blue Bird replied.  "Because I'm the guardian."  Ladybug said.  "And there is the stupid excuse you always use."  Blue Bird replied.  Once again, they argue, as the villain watches.  "[mask forms].  Ignore their fights.  This gives us the chance to actually get there miraculous."  Farfalla said.  "What about, Cat Noir?"  Earthquake asked.  "Leave him to me, once you take their miraculous.  And fast."  Farfalla replied.  Earthquake obeys, and raises his hands up.  It creates stone hands behind the two heroes, and when Earthquake claps, it smashes Ladybug and Blue Bird into each other.  "Hahaha!!!  Too easy."  Earthquake said.  "We'll see about that."  Ladybug replied, as she goes after Earthquake.  "And so it begins."  Blue Bird said, as he goes to work.  Ladybug throws her yo-yo at Earthquake.  He blocks it with his hands, as Ladybug gets in closer.  She punches him, but he punches hard back.  Sending her into a car.  Meanwhile, Blue Bird watches on a rooftop.  "I'm the best!  Shut your mouth, Ladybug."  Blue Bird said.  He gets to work fast creating another sentimonster.  Putting an amok into his fan, and create his creation.  This sentimonster is a giant mutated centipede.  Where it has normal centipede legs, but also has eight water cannons for it's upper legs.  As for the face, it's bug like, and wears a swimming cap for extra detail.  "Ok, uhhhh......Aqua-pede.  I'm, Blue Bird.  You obey my ever order, as long as my fan is in hand.  Use your water cannons to blast that rock man.  Get him nice, and wet.  And, that sounded very wrong."  Blue Bird said.  Aqua-pede obeys, and blast water.  It sprays the villain into a wall with the after pressure.  "Awesome job.  Let him have all of it."  Blue Bird said.  Earthquake gets anger.  So, uses his hand to seen a rock spike to pierce the building Blue Bird and Aqua-pede are standing on.  It makes both of them jump, as the building collapses.  "Now that is a cool power."  Blue Bird said.  Soon, a yo-yo takes both holder, and sentimonster away from a boulder Earthquake launches.  "A water centipede?  Really?"  Ladybug asked disappointed.  "It did great damage.  Look, he's exhausted."  Blue Bird pointed.  Except, Earthquake gets up just fine, and screams to continue this fight.  "You were saying."  Ladybug mocked.  "Thanks for the nice cold shower.  Now I feel more ready to crush you all."  Earthquake replied.  He smashes both fist to the ground, sending an earthquake to the heroes, and both get blown into the sky when it breaks.  Ladybug, Blue Bird, and Aqua-pede all crash land into a bus.  "God, what is with us always getting hit by cars?"  Blue Bird asked.  "[gets up].  Smooth plan, bird for brans."  Ladybug mocked.  That's when Blue Bird points at Ladybug, and she gets sprayed with Aqua-pede's water cannon.  "That's better."  Blue Bird said.  And then Earthquake tanks him when he charges at the bird.  "Ha!  Sucker." Ladybug said, as she goes back to fighting. 
Back at the Agreste manor, Gabriel is in his office working.  Now that he has a plan to get Essence, he can focus on some work, until the time comes.  "Still working as always.  [closes door].  Why am I not surprised."  Essence said, as he causally enters the office.  "[gasp].  ESSENCE?!  HERE?!  NOW?!"  Gabriel panicked.  "Thought I would come along to pay you a visit. How is Nathalie feeling?" Essence asked. "Much better thanks to you." Gabriel replied. "Don't expect care from me. I only did it for personal needs." Essence said. "Of course you did." Gabriel replied. He goes slowly for phone to call Lila now that Essence is here. Just when he is about to get it, a sword is up to his neck. "Drop it." Essence said. Gabriel groans, as he is forced to obey. Unless he wants to get decapitated. He drops his phone to the ground. "Now kick it to the corner." Essence ordered. Gabriel groans again, as he obeys. He kicks his phone to the corner.  "Must be a pain to follow someone else's orders for once.  Makes you see how it feels when you tell someone what to do."  Essence taunted.  "[groans].  Is this the part where you actually kill me?"  Gabriel asked.  "No.  That's for later.  Figured we could simply......chat for a bit.  We never get time to talk, Gabriel."  Essence replied.  "We will stop you Essence."  Gabriel said.  "So that's our topic?  I'll be alright with it, if you could actually defeat me."  Essence taunted.  "What makes you think we won't stop you?"  Gabriel asked.  "Because I'm intelligent as always.  Smart with strategies, and brutal in combat.  Not sure how many times I need to explain this to everyone.  It's tiring."  Essence replied.  "Well, we will end your reign of terror, Essence.  It's only a matter of time."  Gabriel said.  "A villain stopping another villain?  You're so selfish, you'll kill the competition to get what you want."  Essence replied.  "I'm not selfish."  Gabriel yelled.  "As well as emotionless, harsh, not caring, awful, and just a bunch of other words."  Essence taunted.  "What makes you think I'm that cruel?"  Gabriel asked.  "Your heart is frozen solid.  Mine's a rotten organ."  Essence replied.  Gabriel gets confused.  "[pulls blade away].  I'm beyond the point of no return, but you aren't.  If you really want to get rid of me, like a real man, then you would take it into your own hands, and kill me yourself.  Maybe then you won't be as bad as everyone sees you to be."  Essence said.  "Wait, what?  What do you mean?"  Gabriel asked confused.  "I see hope in you Gabriel.  If only you show it all the time."  Essence replied, as he leaves.  Gabriel doesn't even chase after Essence.  He stands there completely confused on what he meant.
Now we go back to Luka and Chloe.  She returns to him playing the flute.  "[stops].  Who was on the phone?"  Luka asked.  "Just Kagami texting me good morning.  [sits down next to him].  Nice song you played a second ago."  Chloe replied.  "Thanks.  It's one I made myself actually."  Luka said.  "Oh really?"  Chloe asked.  "I'm more than a guitarist, Chloe.  There is a lot of things you don't know about me.  [in head].  Some, that I wish not to explain."  Luka replied, as he thinks of Ladybug and Cat Noir.  "That's really cool.  I have an idea.  How about we do a little Q&A to better know each other?"  Chloe asked.  "That sounds like fun.  If you're ok with it."  Luka replied.  "I'm fine doing this."  Chloe said.  "Just want to make sure.  Anyway, I'll go first.  Lay it on me."  Luka replied.  "With pleasure.  [looks at phone].  What is your favorite color?"  Chloe asked.  "Simple.  Light green."  Luka replied.  "Ok.  [looks at phone].  What is your favorite food?"  Chloe asked.  "Mac N Cheese."  Luka replied.  "Interesting.  [looks at phone].  Are you a right handed, or left handed person?"  Chloe asked.  "Right."  Luka replied.  "Same here."  Chloe said.  "Yeah.  Righty gang."  Luka replied with a giggle.  Chloe giggles at well, even if it sounds cringe.  "[looks at phone].  Do you prefer when it is day time, or night time?"  Chloe asked.  "Hmmm, good question.  I like daytime because it's when nature is at it's best, but I also love nighttime, since I can play songs while looking at the stars.  Hmmmm, I would say nighttime, but it's debatable."  Luka replied.  "Awesome.  [looks at phone].  What is your favorite animal?"  Chloe asked.  "I use to be afraid of dogs, as a kid, but I soon grew to love them as a teenager.  I would say dog, or even snake as well."  Luka replied.  "Creepy with snakes, but I respect your choice.  Think you know what my favorite animal is."  Chloe said.  "A bee because your Queen Bee."  Luka replied.  "But better nowadays.  [looks at phone].  Have you ever gotten into a fight before?  Wait, what?"  Chloe asked.  "Excuse me?"  Luka asked back.  "Uhhhh, sorry.  That was a.....stupid question to ask.  Let me ask something else.  [looks at phone].  Have you ever stolen anything?  What?"  Chloe asked back.  "What questions are these, Chloe?"  Luka asked back.  "Nothing.  Here, just sit down, and let me ask a better one.  [looks at phone].  What is your greatest fear?  What the heck, Kagami.  I mean, what a bad question.  I'm so sorry, Luka.  Not sure what got a hold of me.  Let me think of a better one."  Chloe replied.  "I'll answer it."  Luka said.  "You will?"  Chloe asked surprised.  "The last two were weird, but, I think you should know what scares me the most.  It's something I never really share with anyone, but only the ones I trust the most."  Luka replied.  "Really, and you trust me?"  Chloe asked.  "Of course I do.  You don't seem as someone to betray anyone, after your change of course."  Luka replied.  "Right."  Chloe said.  Luke gets ready to reveal his fear to Chloe.  She gets nervous for this, even if she should know if they become a couple.  "Chloe, I'm scared of secrets.  I hate them.  It all started back a few years ago.  [in flashback].  I was with my friends from grade school, and we all were done with school.  "So guys, want to hang out."  Past Luka asked.  "Ohhhh, can't man.  I have......stuff to do."  Friend of Luka replied.  "What stuff?"  Past Luka asked.  "Oh, my Mom is here.  See you guys."  Friend of Luka replied, as he leaves.  "Ok.  What about you, Bret?  Want to hang out?"  Past Luka asked."  "Can't.  I also have important stuff to do.  Like, right now.  See you guys."  Bret replied, as he leaves.  "Another one.  Oh well, at least you would want to hang out, Dan."  Past Luka said.  "No can do.  I have stuff to do."  Dan replied.  "Think you can tell me what it is?"  Past Luka asked.  I never got that answer, as I say him run away.  At first I thought this was a one time thing, but as time went on, it soon became the end.  Everyday afterwards, they kept saying, we have stuff to do, or I'm busy, without telling me why.  It hoped it would end, but it wouldn't.  And then one day.  "Sorry, Luka.  We have uhhhhh, stuff to do." Bret said.  "Maybe another time, dude."  Dan replied.  "Oh alright.  See you guys."  Past Luka said.  My friends left me, and I thought they were working.  [nighttime].  But one bike ride, made me see what see the truth.  [stops bike because Luka sees something inside a restaurant].  I saw my friends, hanging out with some other guys I barely knew.  But it's what they said that broke me heart.  "Yo, Bret.  Where is that Luka guy you hang out with?"  Guy asked.  "Oh him?  Yeah, we don't even like him anymore.  He grew off on us.  Don't worry, he doesn't, or will ever know about this.  Good riddance if you asked me.  We are better off without a friend like him."  Bret replied.  They all cheers, and laugh, as I cried at the truth.  [got on bike, and rode him crying.  End flashback].  Since then, I've been so afraid when people say they are going somewhere, without telling me.  It, makes me feel like I will relive that pain again.  And whenever I have to keep a secret, which I don't have any by the way, it hurts.  Especially the serious ones."  Luka said now in sadness.  Chloe immediately feels bad for Luka.  She even almost cries herself.  "[touches hand].  I'll never keep a secret from you, Luka."  Chloe said.
Kagami then arrives back home.  "Back so soon.  And you said Chloe was a good friend."  Tomoe said.  "She is, mother.  Just busy at the moment."  Kagami replied.  "I knew it.  She is trying to get rid of you."  Tomoe said.  "What?  How?"  Kagami asked.  "Whenever someone says they are busy, you bet they are out doing something behind your back.  She is probably hanging out with real, cool friends she has, as you have none.  Exactly what I wish you had."  Tomoe replied.  "It's not like that, Mother.  She is just..."  Kagami said.  "Kagami, room.  NOW!!!!"  Tomoe yelled.  "[sighs]. Yes, Mother."  Kagami obeyed, as she leaves her anger Mother.  
Now we go back to the battle, where Earthquakes is pretty much winning at this point. Blue Bird orders his sentimonster to fire at Earthquake. He creates a shield from the ground, and blocks it. Earthquake then throws his stone shield into Aqua-pede, and another one at Blue Bird.  Sending them both flying.  Now, for Ladybug.  She wraps him with her yo-yo, and prepares to flip the villain over her back.  When she tries, she doesn't flip him.  He stands on the ground safe and sound.  Thanks to his feet being surrounded by rocks he grew.  "Going to have to try a lot harder than that to take me out."  Earthquake said.  "As you wish, rocky."  Ladybug replied.  She releases Earthquake it hit him, but that's when a boulder gets launched right into Ladybug.  She gets flattened against a brick wall, and falls to the ground messed up.  Earthquake laughs, as Blue Bird comes back.  He swings his fan at Earthquake, and even kicks him as well.  Earthquake blocks it off, and then attacks.  Grabbing Blue Bird's face, and smashing in into the ground.  After laughing,he kicks Blue Bird like a field goal into the air.  "[gets up].  Now he can fly like the bird he really is, and get as far away from me as possible."  Ladybug said.  "Don't say that.  He still needs to give me his miraculous, and so do you."  Earthquake replied.  He creates more boulders, and blast them at Ladybug.  She runs, and jumps over one, and lands on the other, before back flipping constantly, until she lands on a building.  Earthquakes plays fast.  He uses his Earth powers to send rock spikes through the buildings Ladybug is standing on.  She jumps around, avoid spikes, as she does.  Earthquake keeps her eyes on Ladybug, but keeps missing.  Although he does cause massive property damage at the same time.  After getting tired, he gets an idea.  He carefully watches Ladybug jump, and at the right moment, sends a spike right when she lands on the next roof.  It sends her into the air, but not from impact.  She is standing right on the tip of the spike.  "HA!  Still didn't get me."  Ladybug said.  Then the spike comes down fast, and Ladybug hits the ground hard.  Earthquake laughs again, and that is when Blue Bird returns.  "Aqua-pede.  Fire."  Blue Bird ordered.  Aqua-Pete fires at Earthquake.  He blocks it with his arms, before he stomps the ground.  Sending an earthquake to once again send Aqua-Pede into the air.  "Maybe it would be better if you two worked along, inside of one at a time."  Earthquake recommended.  "We are better off alone, than as a team."  Ladybug replied.  "True on that."  Blue Bird said.  They go back into battle with Earthquake again. 
Now we go back with Chloe and Luka again.  They are still doing the Q&A, except Luka ask the questions now.  "Ok, Chloe.  You ready for this?"  Luka asked.  "I am."  Chloe replied.  Luka is about to being.  "Before we start, you sure you will feel better, after telling me your fear?"  Chloe asked.  "I'll be fine.  Thanks for asking though."  Luka replied.  "Not a problem."  Chloe said.  "Ok, let's begin.  I won't ask the questions you asked me, but instead different ones that will still help me better understand you.  Chloe, what is your favorite season?"  Luka asked.  "Spring.  It's nice out, the sun is at it's best.  Not too hot, or cold, just right.  It's also the best time for a nice breeze that really makes you want to go outside.  Same with Fall, but I prefer when it's sunny outside."  Chloe replied.  "I assume you also like the bees as well."  Luka said.  "Beelive me when I say this.  Yes."  Chloe replied.  "[laughs].  Nice bee joke.  Way to bee funny."  Luka said.  "[laughs].  I thought we were getting to know each other better.  Not beeing comedians."  Chloe replied.  [laughs].  Good one.  We can do more bee jokes later.  It can beecome a hobby we can do."  Luka said.  "[laughs].  Seriously, let's stop, but also definitely."  Chloe replied.  "Ok, I'll stop.  Back on track.  What is our favorite ice cream flavor?"  Luka asked.  "Banana. It just taste pretty food even if it is a fruit.  I would recommend it if you ask me which ice cream flavors to try."  Chloe replied.  "I'll keep that in mind.  What us your favorite holiday?"  Luka asked.  "Spring break.  I think you know why."  Chloe replied.  "I do now.  Ok, favorite kind of music?"  Luka asked.  "At first, classical, now it's more rock like what you and Kitty Section do."  Chloe replied.  "Heard classical isn't that bad." Luka said.  "Oh my God.  It's old, but pretty cool. It almost feels like you are living a story just by hearing the music play.  The ones I hear often have a hard violin on them.  Makes me feel like something dramatic or tragic is happening."  Chloe replied.  "Maybe you should hook me up with some.  I'm down to know more about it."  Luka said.  "Not a problem.  Maybe you can hook me up with some good rock music as well."  Chloe replied.  "I know some good artist outside of my Dad of course.  Let's continue.  How about, favorite way to travel?  You know, bike, skateboard, car, etc."  Luka asked.  "Normally I travel in my limo, but that's during school most of the time.  I actually like walking.  Get a little workout in, as you go somewhere."  Chloe replied.  "I prefer to bike, which I'm sure you already expected because of my job."  Luka said.  "Yeah.  Pretty much."  Chloe replied.  The questions keep getting asked, as Chloe smiles at the amount of progress she has made.
We are back again with Earthquake.  Blue Bird is fighting him, as Ladybug recovers from getting hit by another boulder.  As she gets up, she runs to an alleyway.  "Lucky charm."  Ladybug said, as she uses her powers.  The lucky charm forms some bubble bath.  "Great for a bubble bath, but terrible against a rock monster."  Ladybug said.  She looks around to see what she can do.  She sees a lamppost, a bubble wand in a toy store, a blow dryer in a beauty salon, and her lucky charm.  "Excellent."  Ladybug said.  She grabs what she needs, as Blue Bird fight Earthquake.  During their fight, Aqua-Pede fights water at Earthquake to give his master an upper hand.  "Keep firing with all your might.  Enough water could be enough to fully stop him."  Blue Bird ordered.  His sentimonster obeys, and keeps firing away.  Earthquake again gets annoyed, so he creates a boulder, and fires it at the bug.  He avoids it, and keeps firing, as Blue Bird keeps hitting Earthquake.  Ladybug on the other hand is on a rooftop putting her plan together.  She dips her wand into the bundles, and uses the blow dryer to blow into the wand.  It starts to slowly creating a massive bundle, which she intends to use against Earthquake.  Too bad for her, the bubble pops because of the fight down below.  She gets frustrated, and tries again.  Attempts to make a big bubble, but pops because of the fight.  Tries again, fails again.  One more time, another fail.  Ladybug keeps trying over, and over constantly, but Blue Bird's fight keeps popping it. It quickly makes her anger, as she loses it.  Eventually, after a number of failed attempts, she is out of bubble in her tub.  She screams in anger.  As Blue Bird keeps fighting, and Aqua-Pede keeps blasting, he gets yo-yo away by Ladybug.  "Will you take better control of this, so I can make my bubble?"  Ladybug yelled.  "I'm trying to stop the villain.  Not act like a little child."  Blue Bird replied.  "Well even if I was a kid, I would still be better than you at this."  Ladybug yelled.  "You clearly aren't good based on how you have a temper tantrum every time you see me."  Blue Bird yelled.  "Not my fault you make it so hard for me to hold my anger inside."  Ladybug yelled.  "Let me guess, you won't trust me ever because you don't like me on your team of heroes, who you barely even call up."  Blue Bird yelled.  "You know why, and how serious it is."  Ladybug yelled.  They keep on barking at each other, as Earthquake and Aqua-Pede are just bound to watch.  So, Earthquake takes advantage of this.  He creates an earthquake, and sends it to our heroes.  Not even the rumbling around them breaks their fighting.  So they pay for it, when Ladybug and Blue Bird fall into the giant hole caused by Earthquake.  "Enjoy your trip to the Earth's core, losers."  Earthquake said.  The two heroes scream, as they fall to their demise.  Faster by the second, and getting farther away from the surface above.  As they fall, Blue Bird quickly passes a spike in the ground.  He realizes that is there only way out.  "Ladybug.  There is a spike close to the right of this hole.  You have to throw your yo-yo, so we don't burn to a crisp."  Blue Bird said.  "Why should I trust you with this, after our fight?"  Ladybug asked.  "If you seriously want to live, you would trust me with this.  [start to feel heat].  I know we don't have that healthy of a relationship, but this is our only hope to surviving."  Blue Bird replied.  "So you're actually telling the truth here?"  Ladybug asked.  "Yes, so throw that yo-yo right where my finger is pointing.  Just trust me.  Please."  Blue Bird replied.  Ladybug better hurry, since the heat starts making the heroes sweat fast.  "Ok."  Ladybug said, as she throws her yo-yo.  Following Blue Bird's finger, the yo-yo goes up, ad the heroes keep falling.  Until, the yo-yo wraps around the spike Blue Bird saw.  The rope becomes still, as Ladybug stops falling.  Blue Bird keeps falling, and screams.  But surprisingly, Ladybug grabs his hand, before he keeps falling.  Now both heroes are hanging from below.  Ladybug cannot believe her own eyes, as does Blue Bird when he sees Ladybug helping him.  "Blue Bird.  You were telling the truth?"  Ladybug asked shocked.  "I was.  Ahhh.  Think we can fight later before I become a roasted turkey?"  Blue Bird asked back.  "Yes.  Just hold on."  Ladybug said.  She brings them both back up to the surface.  On the surface, Earthquake smashes the bug sentimonster, and laughs at it's weakness.  That's when our heroes return to land.  "[turns around].  What?  How did you survive?"  Earthquake asked.  "Stroke of luck.  Aqua-Pede, follow us."  Blue Bird ordered.  His sentiments obeys, as Earthquake isn't ready end this fight.  He sends more boulders to blast our heroes.  They dodge them, before Ladybug, Blue Bird, and Aqua-Pede end up in an alleyway.  "Ok, we need a plan, and fast.  All my lucky charm gave me was some bubble bath."  Ladybug said.  Blue Bird looks at the lucky charm, and then his sentimonster's cannons.  "Hmmm, I have an idea that can help us.  Hear me out.  We put the bubble bath into his cannons, and when he locks onto him, SPLASH!!!!!"  Blue Bird said.  "We soak and blind him at the same time."  Ladybug replied.  "Exactly.  What to try it?"  Blue Bird asked.  "It's worth a shot."  Ladybug replied.  Earthquake approaches the alleyway, as he taunts the heroes.  "Come on little bug, and bird.  Don't tell me your scared to rock and roll with me.  Come on.  I know your here.  Just come out, and PLAY!!!!!!"  Earthquake screamed, as he stepson front of the alleyway.  "NOW!!!!"  Blue Bird ordered.  Aqua-Pete fires, and Earthquake gets soaked with bubble bath.  It covers him with bubbles, and sends him against the wall of a building.  They keep firing at him.  Showing no mercy.  Aqua-Pete stops when the soap runs out.  As for Earthquake, he tries to see from the bubbles, as he waves around.  "AHHHHH!!!!! MY EYES!!!!!!  MY EYES!!!!!!  IT STINGS!!!!!!"  Earthquake cried.  Now to end this.  Ladybug throws her yo-yo, and pulls back with her Earthquake's glasses.  She smashes them on the ground, freeing the akuma.  Ladybug then opens her yo-yo, spins it around, captures the akuma, frees it from evil, and says a nice goodbye, as it flies away.  "Miraculous Ladybug."  Ladybug said, as she uses her powers.  The lucky charm fixes all the damage caused by Earthquake, and turns the villain back to normal.  "Well done my sentimonster.  I release you from existence.  [snaps fingers, and Aqua-Pede goes away].  Let's go, Ladybug.  We rocked that rock monster."  Blue Bird said.  "We sure did.  Awesome job saving our butts down there.  Would have been toast if you didn't have an Eagle eye."  Ladybug replied.  And then the two are about to for real pound it.  Sadly, they stop right when they were so close to touching.  "Ummm, [pulls fist away] I mean, meh job, Ladybug."  Blue Bird said.  "Same with you.  Terrible as always."  Ladybug replied.  "And, right with an insult.  I'll leave you to finish this."  Blue Bird said, as he leaves.  He goes home, and makes sure the coast is clear.  "Fall my feathers."  Blue Bird said, as he de-transforms.  "SEE!!!!!  SEE!!!!!  You two finally got along, and worked together.  Trusted each other.  And won together. It is possible for you two to have a good relationship."  Duusu cheered.  "Don't overthink it.  We still hate each other because she can't respect me.  Still an awful person to me."  Jack said.  "AHHHH!!!!!!  ARE YOU KIDDING ME???!!!!!"  Duusu yelled breaking down.  "Eat a muffin to feel better, Duusu."  Jack said handing her one.  She eats it, as Jack sits down to relax.
    Day falls, and night comes. Cat Noir is still out trying to find where Essence is going to be. As he keeps looking, we go back to Kagami's house, where she is in her room. "So those last few questions were bad?" Kagami asked. "More like, embarrassing to ask. Kagami, what were you thinking when writing that?" Chloe asked. "I figured those were things you should know in a relationship." Kagami replied. "One of the questions was, were you in a fight. How is that a good question for a Q&A?" Chloe asked. "In case Luka might be a good protector for you. Look, I'm sorry I went that far, Chloe. I hope I didn't ruin anything." Kagami replied. "Oh you didn't. Apart from those questions, we got to know each other real well. I learned a lot about Luka, as he did about me." Chloe said. "That's incredible. You're adapting very well, Chloe." Kagami replied. "Thanks to you, but seriously, never do that again. I get you aren't use to making friends, but learn this from me. Think before you speak, or think very well when doing something that might be bad." Chloe said. "I'll keep that in mind, and learn from it. [Mom calls]. I need to go now. My Mom is calling me." Kagami replied. "Ok. See you tomorrow, Kagami." Chloe said. "You too, bye." Kagami replied, as she hangs up. Kagami leaves her room, and is downstairs in the kitchen. Back with Cat Noir, he is looking around constantly to find where Essence may be.  He looks all over the place.  He needs to stop him.  So that's when Cat sees a clawer running along the streets.  "Must have called backup for this one.  I forbid Essence to do this again."  Cat Noir said, as he follows the clawer.  "Who were you talking to?" Tomoe asked. "How do you know?" Kagami asked back. "I can hear you from above. Answer my question! Who were you talking to?" Tomoe asked in anger. "If you have to know, Chloe." Kagami replied. "WATCH YOUR ATTITUDE, KAGAMI!!!!!! Now what did I tell you about these friends you make? They will make you weaker." Tomoe said. "That's not true, Mother. Chloe has made me better as a matter of fact. I'm getting much better with my social skills than before." Kagami replied. "When you should be focused on your fencing. We don't have time for friends. Do samurai have time for friends? No! They focus on their goal, and destiny. The people they save aren't their friends, but rather challenges for them to conquer. The only people a samurai needs is their family. What you need aren't those distractions. What you need is me." Tomoe yelled. The clawer keeps quiet, and sneaks through Paris.  Cat Noir follows it, to see where it is going.  The clawer creeps, as Cat Noir keeps an eye on him.  "I don't get why having friends ruins my fencing, Mother. Explain to me how it works like that." Kagami demanded. Tomoe spins her stick around, and with her left hand, uses it to smack Kagami in the face. Her own daughter falls other ground in pain, as Tomoe looks at her with unacceptable. "[gets up, and takes deep breathes]. Did you just hit me?" Kagami asked in anger. "Yes. Now you see what I mean. If you were more focused on work, you would have dodged that attack. But you failed because of Chloe. It further explains my issue with friends. They make you weak. Pathetic. Useless." Tomoe replied.  The clawer stops.  So does Cat Noir.  It knocks on a door at a warehouse.  Once he knocks, he is let inside.  "Just like Alya.  Big mistake, Essence."  Cat Noir said, as he follows.  "What do you even know about friends, Mother?"  Kagami asked in anger.  "STOP RAISING YOUR VOICE AT ME YOU ABOMINATION!!!!!!!  I know more about it than you.  I know that with friends, you grow more into a wimp.  Like you."  Tomoe yelled.  "I'm not a wimp."  Kagami yelled back.  "Oh really?  Not only to you dress like one, but you act like one as well.  If you were not a wimp, you would avoid my attack, or anything the world throws at you."  Tomoe yelled.  That's when their front door gets kicks off it's hinges, and nearly bases Kagami.  The two women stop fighting, and look to see what did that.  "Kagami and Tomeo Tsurugi.  The two ladies I've been looking for."  Essence said, as he walks in.  Cat Noir then bashes the warehouse door open to get inside.  "Ok, Essence.  Prepare to...."  Cat Noir said, before he stops.  At his cat eyes, the warehouse is empty.  All empty.  And then, Cat sees the clawer standing in the middle of the room laughing at him with a sign that says, Gotcha, Cat Noir.  It continues to laugh, as Cat suddenly realizes he's been fooled.  He panics, before he runs away to find where Essence could be.  "Essence.  Why are you here?"  Tomeo asked.  "Personal reasons, but spoiler, I'm going to kill your daughter."  Essence replied.  "What?"  Kagami asked shocked.  "Let's say the Cat didn't clean his litter box, and now has to be punished.  So if you may, can you please step out of the way, Miss Tsurugi?"  Essence asked back.  "My daughter may be weak, but that doesn't give you the right to step into my house without permission.  [spins stick around].  I will defend my home like the true warrior I am."  Tomoe declared.  "Why not?  I like a good warmup, before I get to work."  Essence said, as he pulls out his blade.  Tomoe and Essence charge at each other.  They cross weapons, and fight.  Despite using a wooden stick to fight against a sword, Tomoe keeps pressing forward.  Corresponding, and blocking all of Essence's attacks.  Before long, Tomoe uses her stick to swipe Essence's legs.  She brushes his sword away, and whacks him with no mercy.  Even smacks him in the face as well.  Essence tries to get up, but Tomeo makes him stay on the ground.  As she keeps hitting, her stick gets grabbed by Essence.  He throws it out of her hands, and punches Tomoe.  Surprisingly, she grabs it, and with all her might, pushes his fist away from her.  She let's do, ducks under his punch, and trips in again.  She moves quick to get her staff back.  Once in hand, she gets up.  Essence gets his word back, and swings it at Tomoe.  She dodges it, before she kicks Essence in the face.  After getting his sword out of the wall, the two sword fight again.  With Kagami as a live audience.  There fight leads to the kitchen, where things get heated.  Tomoe whacks Essence's shines, making him lose his sword.  She whacks him in the face too, but he backs up to where some fresh plates are.  He grabs one, and throws it, but Tomoe dodges it.  Essence keeps throwing plates at her, as she keeps dodging them.  In slow mo, we see her dodge them, before she grabs on in air, and throws it at Essence.  In normal speed, it bashes against his mask.  Tomoe waste no time in getting the jump on Essence.  Continually beating him with her stick.  He ends up next to some pots and pans.  He grabs to pans, and uses them to smash against Tomoe's ears.  She ducks under them, but despite a loud bang, she kicks Essence in the gut.  Sending him against the cabinets.  Tomoe charges at him, so Essence breaks some glass to get some glasses.  He throws them at her, but she spins her stick to block them.  She swings at Essence, but he dodges.  Only for Tomoe to kick Essence again that fast.  She even swings her stick fast enough to hit him against the neck.  Tomoe caps this all off by grabbing a knife from a drawer.  In hand, she repeatedly stabs Essence in the side nearly a dozen times.  The villain screams in pain, as blood starts coming out of him.  With one final stab, Essence falls to the ground.  Tomoe takes deep breathes from this fight, as Kagami is shocked.  "See.  [deep breath].  That is what having no friends is a great thing."  Tomoe said.  Tomoe soon screams when a knife goes into her leg.  She turns around, and gets uppercut by Essence.  The villain soon grabs her by the throat, throws her against the corner, stops one of her punches, pins her left fist on the corner, and uses the knife to stab her hand into the corner.  She screams in pain, as Kagami watches.  "You really thought a few stabs was enough?  I can take as many as I want, Tomoe Tsurugi.  [looks at wall].  Ohhh, is that a Sushi Slicer 9000?  Heard those babies are chef's dream.  In fact, [turns on machine] I'm a little hunger right about now.  Let's work together to fix me up a snack."  Essence said in a terrifying tone.  With one press of a button, the machine starts up over Tomoe's pinned down arm.  Tomoe tries to break free from her restraints, but time runs out.  The machine literally begins to slice Tomoe's entire left arm into pieces.  Getting the blades bloody the deeper it slices in.  Tomoe screams in bloody pain, as her arm gets whacked up, and Kagami watches in horror.  The machine stops, as Tomoe is now free.  Essence laughs, as he watches Tomoe look at her missing limb,and blood leaving her system.  She screams in agony, but after one last look at her daughter, Essence uses a frying pan to bash Tomoe in the face.  She falls over on the ground. 
Kagami is speechless, and disgusted at the carnage in the kitchen.  Essence doesn't say a word ,and begins to walk to Kagami. She panics, and runs away, as Essence does the same after her. Kagami sprints up the stairs, but only trips on the last one. She turns around to look Essence chasing her, but she takes advantage, and kicks him in the face. Kagami gets up, and runs. Essence grabs the railing of the staircase to prevent falling down. He gets up, and chases after her. Kagami runs into her room, turns off the light, and locks the door. She sits in front of the door to block it. She takes quiet deep breathes, praying Essence doesn't come find her. And now, the terror commences. Kagami hears Essence's footsteps, as he walks through her home. Some are far way, and only grow louder by the second. Kagami keeps praying he doesn't look in her room. Until his shadow stops right in front of Kagami's room. She sees it, and freaks out, but cannot scream. She covers her mouth to prevent her deep breathes from being heard. After what Essence did to her Mother, Kagami actually shows fear against the psycho. However, Essence causally walks away from the door. Ashe walks away, Kagami sighs relief. And that's when a sword pierces through her door, and she screams. She backs up, as her bedroom door gets destroyed, and Essence walks in. "Thought you could hide from me Miss, Tsurugi. Word to the wise, don't hide in the most obvious place." Essence said. Kagami regains focus, and thinks fast. Grabbing one of her fencing swords from her wall. In hand, she points it at Essence. "Seriously?" Essence mocked. "Don't test me. I am as good as my Mother when she fights. I'm also more intimidating than I look you psychotic manic." Kagami yelled back. Then a flash goes through her sword, and it breaks in half. "[clears throat]. You intimidating now?" Essence asked. Kagami fights back by going to punch Essence. He laughs, as he grabs her fist, before he snaps it. Kagami screams,and then she gets thrown into her TV breaking it. As she recovers, Essence stomps on her, but she dodges it. She then side kicks Essence, but he grabs and throws it away. Essence then sword slams, and it nearly slices off Kagami's foot if she didn't move quickly. She gets up, and grabs her lamp. Throwing it at Essence, and it hits him hard. This gives Kagami the chance to grab another sword, and fend for herself. She grabs two fencing sword, and duel wields them. She slashes Essence with her blades, except they don't cut him for real. He does get backed into a corner from Kagami kicking him into it. She jumps in the air to attack from above, but Essence kicks her mid air, and she falls to the floor. Before Kagami can fight back, Essence grabs her, and pins Kagami to the wall. He begins to punch relentless into her gut. Making her spit all over his mask, as she groans in pain. After that, he punches her in the nose, picks her up, and throws her into her anima shelf. As Kagami tries to get up to escape, Essence is already behind her. As he grabs the shelf, and throws it to the ground. Kagami screams, and it's silenced when the shelf collapses on her. Silence occurs in the room after this demolition. Essence stays quiet, before he presses his ear piece. "Job is done. Did our trap work?" Essence asked. "Cat feel right into the bag. Should be arriving shortly giving you enough to get out." Clawer replied. "Perfect. Can't wait to see him scream at this one. No way she survived that, or her Mom. Alright, I'll be home shorty." Essence said. He ends his call, and walks away from Kagami's body. He does want to make his presence loud and clear, so he uses a spray paint bottle from his jacket to paint the floor. He creates The Void symbol on his mask on the ground. With that, he leaves the crime scene. Just in time for Cat Noir to see him leave. He soon gets horrified now. Cat Noir runs into Kagami's home. She screams for her name, but only stops when he sees Tomoe. It freaks him out more considering how far Essence went. He runs upstairs, and looks around. Making it to Kagami's room. Inside, he sees the shelf, and some blood coming out of it. He takes scared deep breathes, as he goes to lift the shelf up. Once he does, he is even more traumatized to see Kagami underneath it.
    The cops arrive, and take a hold of the situation. Miraculously enough, Tomoe and Kagami both survived their attacks, as Tomoe is taken on a stretcher, and Kagami is inside talking to police officials. "Essence again. Not sure why he is going after random people nowadays. What do you think, Cat?" Officer Rogers asked. Cat, like last night, is dead silent and broken. His torture now becomes much worse seeing his Ex nearly killed. It makes his shed tears with fear and pain. "Cat Noir. You ok?" Officer Rogers asked.  "Huh?  I'm sorry.........I'm sorry."  Cat Noir replied.  Then he runs away, even after Officer Rogers called back for him.  He dashes past the officials, and runs on the streets of Paris.  Crying from being unable to save Kagami and her Mother.  "Ok, that's enough.  Take her to the ambulance to be fixed up."  Official said.  "As you say.  Let's go Kagami.  You're a lucky soul to be able to survive something like that."  Other official replied.  He takes her to leave, but something catches her eye that makes her want to stay.  She notices near the staircase is a pen.  She goes away from the official to check it out.  Kagami picks it up.  "What is that, Kagami?"  Official asked.  "Oh, ummmmmm, my good luck pen.  Better keep a hold of it since you know, my Mom and I."  Kagami lied.  "Understood.  Now let's go, before anything else happens to you."  Official ordered.  Kagami pockets the pen, as she is taken outside her home.

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