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The view from the top of an Eiffel Tower was breathtaking. No matter how many times she's got to see it, it'd always have the same effect. Especially at night. The lights and lack of city's usual noise. It held something... magical. And the stars, oh their closeness made everything so much more special. Sometimes she felt like she could reach out to them and actually touch one. Maybe even catch it with her yo-yo. There were times when she decided to just stand here, on the top, and wait for the falling star so it could give her a chance to make a wish. One special wish she couldn't achieve on her own. She really couldn't resist all this beauty, even if she shouldn't be here right now. Not when she had to put a double effort in her job of keeping Paris safe. Not when Chat... well. When they're not on the same side anymore.
She sighed and stood up, stretching her aching muscles. Too long in one position, it seems. It wasn't the right time to think about all this mess. But sometimes she just couldn't stop herself. He claimed that he loved her so many times and then turned his back on her. And when she needed him the most. Then of all times!
'Okay, Marinette, breathe.' she told herself in a calming manner. It still hurt. After all this time it still hurt that he was against her. That she has to fight him almost in a daily manner. After everything they've been through together...
Ugh, she has to keep it together. It definitely wasn't the time for it. And to think that chilly air should've helped her clear her mind. She swung her yo-yo and flew between the buildings, running and jumping from roof to roof. She loved the feeling of the wind playing with her hair. They were much longer than when she was fourteen but she liked it this way. She could tide them up into something else that those boring pigtails. Seriously, how could she wear something like that on her head?! No wonder Chloe used to be mean for her. Aspiring fashion designer with such a lack of style? Oh please!
Then she heard something. She stopped and turned into the direction of this sound. It was like... she couldn't quite describe it but she knew she had to do something. So she ran.
No longer than five minutes later she was standing in front of a very surprised man who's been holding a ring in his hand. Behind him stood a crying woman. Marinette looked between the two, furrowing her brows.
"Did he hurt you, miss?" she asked calmly. Big, brown eyes looked at her with fear. As she would do something to her in this situation. Blue irises met the brown ones and hold the gaze firmly. The woman slowly nodded.
"But not... not like that. He just... he cheated on me... please don't hurt us" she pleaded and Marinette smiled warmly at her.
"Don't worry, my dear. You're clean today. Don't mess it up" she said and the dangerous spark in her eyes said everything else. Without a second glance, the blonde turned on her heels and ran away, as far as possible. Younger girl's gaze switched to the man, who seemed slightly terrified. He took a step back, the ring falling from his hands on a dirty ground.
"Please. I... I didn't mean to, I swear!" he stuttered, desperately trying to think about the way out of this. But Marinette was quicker and smarter than that. She swung her yo-yo that tied the man down, holding him in place. He yelped in a fear and surprise, looking at her pleadingly. But oh no, she wasn't going to fall for that look. She knew better than to believe those innocent looking eyes.
"So many vows. They make you swear and swear..." she said, her voice as a delighted whisper, loving every second of it. He was going to get what he deserved. Like every one of them before him. "Isn't it just a burden on your shoulders? Don't you feel... heavy with all of this?* she stepped closer to him, putting her gloved hand on his arm, then moving it to his shoulder. The man tried to escape but with no success. At this point, she was whispering straight to his ear. "How many vows did you made, Kevin? How many of them didn't you keep?"
"H-How... How do you know my name?" he asked, trembling beneath her. She tightened her grip on the yo-yo, making the string dig painfully into the man's clothes and skin. And she smiled at the weak sound he made.
"I know everything, Kevin" she closed her eyes and breathed deeply. And she felt it. She knew. Oh, he so much deserved her revenge. All those women he's left hurt and brokenhearted. He wasn't worth anything. "About every wrongdoing of yours" When she opened her eyes, they burned with rage. Marinette pulled away and looked him deep in the eyes as if reaching inside his soul.
"Who... who are you?" he asked weakly. The girl smirked. He must've been from outside Paris.
"I'm the Justice you can't run from, Kevin. And you're just about to receive yours."
Saying that she pulled something out of her black boots. She didn't wear it on a plain sight anymore. But it still was there, giving her extra powers. A childish looking bracelet. Nothing dangerous. Seemingly. But then she put it on her hand. The power radiated over it, especially when she touched the panicked man's head. The dark smile on her face spread wickedly when the screams started.
"Now, now, Kevin, don't be so dramatic. We're just getting started."
With that, she swung her yo-yo and send him into a wall. He cried out once again when he fell on the ground and then started sobbing. What a weak creature. Can't hold even a half of pain he caused.
"Do you understand now? You need to know what you did wrong."
He sobbed even harder muttering pleads under his breath. But no, she wouldn't listen to it.
"Now you're going to fall asleep. And don't worry. When you wake up, you'll be a better person, I promise."
After that, she put her hand on his head once more and Kevin fell asleep. But God forbid if it was full of good dreams. Lady Justice smiled and hide her bracelet in the boot again. Her job here was done. Time to move on.
She flew into the air and disappeared into the darkness of night.