Read my If Hawkmoth’s Miraculous is corrupted theory here
Apparently, the moth miraculous purpose is to grant a person a superpower and make them your “devoted follower”. Why?
When we look at it’s main ability, it is very overpowered. We are talking about the ability to make ANY superhero (or supervillain) of any kind with any power. Even just one is a lot. Add to the fact that it can mind (or is it emotionally?) control the akumatized person and take away their power if they are not being “devoted” enough.
Also what does Nooroo even mean by devoted? And why is the moth miraculous so easily prone to be used maliciously? Why does it even have the ability to control someone based on their emotions?
The same with the peacock; it can create any sentimonster for any person on any object and it could also be aware of its existence. Those are extremely powerful abilities. You can literally act as a GOD with the peacock miraculous!
The power of the moth miraculous represents transmission and it suppose to give hope if there is a risk of danger when creating a superhero. What’s the point if there are many other miraculouses? Having the ability to create any type of superpower on any person or having the ability to create any creature is a recipe for disaster.
Looking at these two miraculous, I honestly can’t find ANY correlation or sense for its abilities for that matter. At least the earrings of creation and the ring of destruction have some sort of balance for each other.
Which gets me thinking….why does Ladybug even HAVE the ability to purify akumas and amoks? Aren’t the magic jewels’ purpose used for protection? Unless… there are miraculous MEANT to be used for evil or CAN be used for evil purposes. Think about it.
The whole purpose of what we have been shown so far is that Ladybug can’t work without Chat Noir and vice versa. There can’t be creation without some sort of destruction. For example, paper. Something as simple as paper needs the destruction of a whole tree and other materials to create paper.
When Nooroo said that the Miraculous weren’t meant to be used for evil purposes… I noticed, he wasn’t really specific. Sure it could logically be implied that he meant as the moth miraculous as it seems that Gabriel mentions how he plans to use it to create supervillains. However, in that same moment, they were also talking about fusing the earrings and ring of Ladybug and Chat Noir. This could also be seen as Nooroo thought Gabriel wanted to fuse both jewels for evil purposes. ♀️
I believe that in the Miraculous universe, there needs to be balance. And that’s why in so many depictions, you see other holders fighting (senti?)monsters and many other beings. I believe that the moth and peacock miraculous (and who knows future revealed miraculouses as well) can be used both maliciously and for good to create a sense of purpose and balance for Ladybug and Chat Noir. As well as maybe for the entire universe.
Remember on the origins episode when Nooroo told Gabriel that the miraculous are not suppose to be used for malicious intent? I truly believe there are consequences for this and Gabriel is suffering them as time passes by. Think about it.
First we know that even dormant, the miraculous can be used. Example is Gabriel sensing emotions, Nathalie sensing when there is a sentimonster, Marinette activating and using her tactical vision. Why does this matter? Because it means he’s using its energy as long as he wears it, derogating him even more than we, the audience, and him realize.
When Gabriel first used the moth miraculous, Wayzz described it to Master Fu as a “negative aura”. I theorize this negative aura is enhancing Gabriel’s (mental) desire for power. Dark power (also as Wayzz called it). Corrupting it [the miraculous] and in a way, damaging Gabriel’s psyche even more.
It’s also confirmed that Miraculous, when used for the wrong reasons can create atrocities. A known example was when Master Fu used the peacock miraculous to create a sentimonster that mingled with his anger (and slight hatred/frustration of being a guardian against his will) towards the miracle box, causing it to be “hungry” for miracle boxes.
We know a physical wound on the miraculous can harm the person wearing its’ body. Who’s to say that Gabriel’s negative aura isn’t taking a toll on the miraculous and/or Nooroo?
I want to clarify that I am not excusing Gabriel’s actions in any way or form. I sincerely believe Gabriel has always been a manipulative,narcissisticsociopath. He has a very good way of hiding it by using everyone like pawns in his twisted chess game.
I also believe he only cares about his wife and son in a twisted, obsessive way. Which leads me to believe either his wife isn’t as innocent as we think she is or his wife was beneficial in a way like his son is that it made Gabriel believe in his twisted mind that he “loves and misses” her. She probably even knows something about the miraculous that has Gabriel so hellbent and power hungry to bring her back.
Ever since Gabriel gained the moth miraculous, he has been slipping more and more into madness. Being Hawkmoth left him so obsessed to be the bad guy, he’s losing sight of his “real goal”. He exploits his son more and more and puts him in dangerous circumstances. He is willing to manipulate and torture Adrien mentally and physically. He is willing to use Nathalie knowing her health worsens as she uses the peacock miraculous. Granted he doesn’t know she has feelings for him but if he knew, he will also take advantage of that.
Therefore, I believe Gabriel’s downfall will be his alter ego-Hawkmoth. In his desperation and quest for power, he’s corrupting the miraculous and it’s going to drive him mad, if it hasn’t started already. It may look like his plans are getting more devious and elaborate, but this is at a cost of his mental and physical health. He’s going to break and when it happens, it’s going to be very nasty (also extremely heartbreaking for Adrien).
I also want to add that, a Miraculous suffering from a negative aura/dark power and having a wound, may very well be a defense mechanism. It could be its way of allowing the user use it maliciously but at the cost of their health and sanity.
I am strongly certain that the peacock miraculous didn’t just get a crack on the brooch. This is a magical jewel and I doubt it will be so easily broken. No; I believe that with time using the miraculous in a negative way, it will cause it to physically show its wound. Maybe as a way to hurt the user even more by sharing its effect and prevent its evil use.
Gabriel’s miraculous may not show its corruption now,but if he keeps it up, its going to crack… and eventually so will him.
