A/N: YOU MAY SHRIEK LOUDLY IN THE COMMENTS, FOR I HAVE RETURNED *puffs out chest*

Uh, so hey! It's me again... after a long time... *guiltily looks at the last updated date*... BUT I'M BACK NOW! I have a rough idea of what I want to happen in the story, so you could say I'm out of writer's block? I think! Anyway, please enjoy the chapter! OH BEFORE YOU DO- anyone heard the song Demons? It's by Imagine Dragons, and it's one of my all-time favourite songs! Here-

https://youtu.be/Tur7i37z8dI

I'm learning it on piano too (or keyboard- long story, ask away if you want) and it inspires me a lot, PLEASE go give it a listen! 

Edit: That was yesterday actually lol, now I'm listening to-

https://youtu.be/jBiQCZd8UII

HEHHHH I LOVE FALL OUT BOY AND IMAGINE DRAGONS- they are two of my favourite bands!

NOW let's get into it!

Marinette's POV

I woke up really early that morning. I got up, and padded to the balcony to watch the sunrise.

It was the most gorgeous one I'd ever seen (A/N: Have to agree with you Mari). 

I just stood there for a moment, sinking into the moment. I was generating my own bubble of tranquility, forgetting about all my problems- Paris, Tikki, being Ladybug, Chat Noir, Luka, Adrien, Chat Noir, Luka, Adrien, Chat Noir, Luka, Adrien- okay, so maybe my feelings weren't set in stone just yet. For now though, I just let go of everything. The stress was building on top of me and it was taking a serious toll on my mental health.

A lot's been going on lately.

For one, I constantly had to go back and forth from Paris to Spain; it turns out that Hawkmoth had somehow learned we were out of the country, and was sending out akumas left, right and centre. Akumas stronger than normal. You might be wondering- why didn't I call Chat? Well, I figured he'd want to spend at least one peaceful time away from everything, so... I hadn't told him yet.

Then there was the boys. God, it was so hard to deal with them. That might make me sound spoiled, but it's becoming really hard to choose.

Another problem was something quite personal, and this was the biggest one of all. My father had suddenly fallen gravely ill. The doctors, my mother told me, had analyzed his body and his blood cells and had deduced that someone had given him a serious virus, and that the cure was very rare to find. I wanted to come home immediately, but my mum refused, saying that I should just 'try to enjoy the rest of your holidays'. But I didn't like that. So, as a result, I began searching up the virus at night, staying awake till dawn for the past week to find the cure. I finally found what it was, but the ingredients were on the other side of Spain. It also figures that the ingredients were a myth; making them most likely magical. 

Well I deal with magic and legends, so that's no problem.

I'm going after these legendary ingredients. Tonight.

Alone. 

I closed my eyes, and breathed in the salty air.

And soon after, my little bubble was broken, as inside I could hear Alya yelling at Nino for probably nothing at all.

I sighed and headed inside.

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After serving my friends a hasty breakfast, I quickly dragged them outside. I wanted to spend this last day with them. Since I won't be seeing them for a while.

Oh and also, there's that very teensy weensy detail- a very high chance I won't return from the adventure.

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I took them everywhere. The canoeing (Nino fell in the lake) 

High Rope Trails (Nino was screaming like a little child)

Archery Tag (Nino only managed to hit me once, because I bent down to tie my shoe)

and that was barely the beginning!

(A/N: I'VE DONE ALL THOSE AT A SCHOOL RESIDENTIAL AND LET ME TELL YOU IT WAS AMAZING!)

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After a long day of travelling to almost everything the Camp had to offer, we finally sat down at a fancy restuarant to order dinner.

"I really enjoyed today guys!" I smiled.

"Me too Marinette," Adrien grinned, "We have got to do this again tommorow!"

Alya and Nino began chatting excitedly.

"Tommorow..." I whispered softly, a tear tracing down my cheeks.

"Mari?" Adrien's voice cut through my thoughts. "Anything wrong?"

I hurriedly wiped away my tear. "What? Oh, nothing's wrong! I..uh.. just..uh- I'm allergic to... the material in the tablecloth! Yeah!"

Wow, I'm losing my touch.

He looked slightly suspicious but shrugged it off.

After our delicious meal, we headed back to our cabin, together, the four of us, for probably the last time.

"Selfie?" I asked weakly, trying not to break down, blinking back my tears.

"Sure!" We all got together and we all smiled brightly.

Shortly after I sent the picture to them, we all went to bed. 

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Once I was sure everyone was alseep, I quickly got up, changed into some travelling clothes, and left a note beside at the foot of my best friends' beds, two on Adrien's. Stifling a sob, I grabbed my backpack and transformed into Ladybug. 

I swung away, away from my friends.

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Dear Nino,

Hey Nino. Maybe you've read someone else's note, I don't know. But I do know that by the time you've read this, I'll be long gone. Well, you've probably noticed I'm missing. I have some important business to take care of. This note wasn't forced, in case you were wondering. I haven't been kidnapped or anything. I left of my own accord; what I have to do can't wait. That's why I took you guys everywhere today- I wanted to spend this last day with you guys. My father's life is hanging in the balance, and it's up to me to restore it. Alone. Don't try to follow me, I've deleted my tracking app and changed all my passwords and stuff so no one can try to hack into my phone or find me. Please stay safe. You were like a brother to me. And don't even think about breaking Alya's heart because if I could, I'd come back and tear yours into a million pieces :) Before you go, there's something I've been hiding from you three for a very long time. If Chat Noir recieved his letter, he might tell you what it is.

Love,
Marinette x

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Dear Alya,

God, where do I even start? You've been my best friend since, well, forever! I'm not sure if you've read someone else's note, but even if you have, keep reading please. By the time you've finished reading this, I'll be long gone. I've got some important things to take care of and I'm afraid that they can't involve you- or anyone else, for that matter. Don't try to follow me or track me, I've done everything necessary- like deleting my tracking app, changing my passwords, putting up more security shields- to prevent this changing from a solo quest. I have to save my father, he's on the verge of dying. Ask mama for more information. I swear on my life (not like that's going to matter anyway) that I wrote this of my own accord, I haven't been kidnapped or anything. That was why I wanted to take you guys everywhere today, why I paid for that expensive dinner even though you said not to, why I asked for that final selfie. Please read the other letters; except for the one labelled Chat Noir, please give it to him. In time, he might tell you about the secret I've been hiding for a while now. I warned Nino about breaking your heart, but the same goes for you- if you hurt him, I'll hurt you :)

Love you so much bff,
Marinette xx

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Dear Adrien,

Oh boy, this is going to be a tough note to write.

I loved you. Ever since you gave me that umbrella after school. I guess you never noticed my feelings, and eventually- I began loving someone else too. Chat Noir. But the truth is, I never got over you. I'd been trying to choose between the two of you for some time now, not to mention Luka (he's great and all, but I only like him as a friend). I just couldn't though. My dad is going to die unless I retreive some objects. Don't worry about me, even though I know you probably never liked me, I don't want you guys to be hung up on me. Move on. I very much doubt you'll ever see me again- alive, that is. You are strong, so I didn't want to hide the truth from you or the others. I left another note on your bedside, please give it to Chat Noir. If you give him th note, he might tell you what it says.

Goodbye, and I love you,
Marinette ❤️

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Dear Chat Noir,

I was Ladybug. The Miracle Box is behind my pillow. I loved both you and Adrien Agreste. I couldn't choose who I loved, but know that you were one of them. I won't live through this mission. I need to save my dad.

Goodbye,
Love you,
Marinette ❤️

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A/N: LET THE WATERWORKS COMMENCE- idk I didn't really cry writing this.
Anyway, I really have to get going, hope you enjoyed!
THIS CHAPTER WAS A MASSIVE BOMBSHELL I HAD YESTERDAY AND IT. WILL. CHANGE. EVERYTHING.

BAIII
Word Count: 1670 words.

-MyCrazyFandoms