Author's Note: I've decided that this will be the last chapter of this story. I like ending on 13 ;)

Please enjoy!

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It was almost childishly easy to defeat the witch after that. Unwanded and left scrambling across the floor, it was a mere matter of minutes before she was knocked unconscious, limbs shackled together with magic.

A moment of baited silence passed, the dim room growing calm, the shallow breaths of the three superheroes echoing in the chamber.

"It's over." Ladybug finally says, and she wipes a bead of sweat from her brow. "But I don't know what to do with her."

"The Witch will be turned in to the Ministry," Rousette replies shortly, crouching down to touch the woman. The magic binding her limbs is strong, and her breathing even. Rousette turns from her, focusing her attention on Chat. His eyes remained closed, but his breathing is regular.

"What's the 'Ministry?'" Ladybug asks hesitantly, taking a step towards her companion. Her miraculous beeps, breaking the stretch of silence.

Rousette's back is to her, and she looks small crouched down over Chat. Ladybug can't see the whirlwind of hurt and fear on her face.

"The Ministry takes care of people like her," Rousette says quietly. And people like me.

It's silent in the room again, but still Ladybug does not leave. Does she not care that her time is running out?

Her curiosity wins her over. "What you told me to say before," Ladybug starts, then stops, uncertain how to continue. "That was magic, wasn't it?"

Rousette nods mutely, refusing to turn and look at the girl.

Chat inhales sharply, eyes cracking open slightly. Ladybug is by him in an instant, peering intensely at his face for any signs of pain or discomfort.
"I'm fine," he says, waving the girls' hands off. "My head just…" he trails off, glancing at the gash where the Witch had kicked Rousette's head. His lips tighten into a straight line, and his eyes meet Rousette's.

"Why you?" He asks quietly.

Rousette cocks and eyebrow at him, wary of his tone. "Why me what?"

"Why not someone else?" He licks his lips. "Of all the people in the world-" he cuts himself off, eyes flitting to Rousette. "Why are all of these people after you?" He demands now. "What makes you more dangerous than a different miraculous wielder?"

The word 'different' echoes in the room, and Rousette wants to curl in on herself. Why are they asking? Why now?

And she feels tears coming, because she knows that it's because they care about her. But they shouldn't – they can't.

Rousette shakes her head silently, unable to answer. I can't tell them. They'll only get hurt.

"Rousette what's wrong?" Ladybug asks, and the girl is in front of her, wiping her tears away like she's a child again. She feels her heart choking in her throat, and she can't speak so she shakes her head again.

I need to leave, she thinks desperately, and she stands on shaky legs, but Ladybug holds her arm.

"We can help you," Ladybug is saying, but she's blurry through the tears.

"No you can't!" Rousette screams, and she tears her arm away from Ladybug. "This is something I do alone. No one else gets hurt that way…"

"Do what alone?" Chat asks, rising in alarm. "What are you saying Rousette?"

"I'm saying I need to go," She cries. "You won't be seeing me again, but that's…" she trails off, tears welling up again. That's not okay -

"Where are you going? What are you doing?" Chat demands, and his tone is harsh and angry.

He's afraid.

"He wants me dead," she finally chokes, and she has to look away.

"Who wants you dead?" Chat demands, and his eyes are earnest but his expression is hard.

"He does," Rousette sobs, and she's on the ground again, a child wallowing in self-pity.

"Why?" Ladybug asks gently, and her touch is soothing on Rousette's back.

"Because I'm the girl who lived," Rousette whispers.

Ladybug and Chat look at each other, confused and concerned.

"Who is 'He?'" Ladybug finally asks.

Rousette's heart clenches, and she finds it difficult to look Ladybug in the eye. "Voldemort. The Dark Lord." She feels something ripple through her at the mention of His name, but she's beyond caution.

"I don't know who that is," Ladybug glances to Chat.

"He's a dark wizard…a very powerful one that tried to kill me when I was a baby." She starts. "But He failed when my parents…" her voice falters. "He failed when my parents sacrificed themselves for me. He lost most of His power that night, and now He wants to kill me. He's been hunting me ever since."

A moment of pained silence follows.

"I'm so sorry," Ladybug whispered. "Truly. That must have been awful."

Haryana shrugged, unused to the sympathy. "I hardly remember them," she lied, shaking her head sadly. "Regardless, He is still out to get me, and most of the Ministry as well."

"Ministry?" Ladybug asks. "Did you say you were going to bring the Witch-"

"-You will have to bring her," Rousette interrupts. "I cannot let them know where I am again."

"The Ministry is not a friend to you then?" Chat asks.

"No." Rousette shakes her head bitterly. "The Ministry thinks that if I sacrifice myself He will be appeased. So they want me to give up my life for 'the greater good,'" she laughs hollowly, turning she shoulder to them.

"Is that why you ran away?" Chat asks softly.

Rousette turns back to him, surprised. "How did you know I ran away?"

"You had to have gotten here somehow," he says a bit uncertainly. Seeing her doubtful expression, his eyes shift away from hers. "But, really…I can tell from the feel…you're lost."

She knows she's staring at him, but she can't help it.

All three of their miraculous beep, reminding them of their time limit.

"You don't have to run anymore." Ladybug says. "If you stay and fight Him."

Rousette swallows, the lump in her throat making it hard to speak.

"I can't fight-" She starts.

"-You're more powerful than anyone I have ever seen," Chat interrupts, hands crossed over his chest. "You could get rid of Him forever, Rousette." His expression softened. "You just have to try."

A moment of silent passed, a whirlwind of emotions wreaking havoc in Rousette's mind.
"You won't be fighting alone anymore," Ladybug speaks up, looking to Chat. "We're here to help you Rousette. That's what partners do."

Rousette is not sure if she's crying – her face is numb, but she doesn't care, rushing forwards to crush the two into a hug.

No more running.

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Author's Note:

Well, that's the end of this story! It was an interesting experience, getting to do a cross-over but I have to admit I'm not super satisfied with this story. I never got into fully developing the cross between the two universes or the pairing, but that's just because this was a request *shrugs

I apologize for cutting this story off prematurely – there are many places it could go but I don't have the drive to take it to those places, so I just cut it off here.

Anyway, I hope you all enjoyed! Feedback is always appreciated ;)