Scarlet Bug was in a bad situation, the $ end $ you could say, he was minutes away from transform back after using his lucky charm, and Home had you as a hostage. He was given an ultimatum by Home. Either you and him give in the miraculous of the ladybug and cat, or he’ll destroy the entire city and ‘terminate’ you. Both options were terrible, on the one hand he could surrender for the sake of Paris, and you, his partner and secret love interest. But if he did, nothing would stop Home from making his wish which was still unknown. However, if he refused, the lives of innocents will be in danger, including yours. Begrudgingly, he slowly took off his earrings, causing him to transform back, you finally knew his secrets identity. Scarlet Bug, the brave and friendly hero was no other than Wally, your classmate and crush.

“I-I’m sorry, I have to protect you and the city…”

Wally mumbled, tears welled up in his eyes as he handed the miraculous to Home. He saw Tikki’s horrified expression which only added to his guilt, then Home took off your miraculous, the ring, you transformed back into your civilian form. Wally felt his heart drop as he recognized your face without the mask, you were one of his friend, he never expected you to be the same person he fought alongside with. Thankfully, Home kept his word, he shoved you to Wally while putting on the miraculous of the ladybug and cat.

“This is the end, right?”

Wally said, it was more of a rhetorical question, he knew the answer was yes. But maybe, by a stroke of luck, things can change.