Marinette packed her suitcase slowly. She sulked around her room. Today was the day she dreaded the most. She would be moving away from Paris. Her heart. Her home.

Alya was spending a lot of time with her friend lately. All of her classmates would miss her dearly. Well, except for Chloe. She was actually quite content that she'd be getting Adrien all to herself.

Ah, Adrien. The handsome green-eyed blonde boy that made her life worthwhile. He was so sweet and generous. Although he faced problems at home, he was one to not burden anyone with that pain. He shielded his pain with a smile. Marinette wished she would've asked more about it and maybe help him out, but of course, she was so starstruck around him that she could barely form a sentence. She'd miss him a lot.

Then of course, there was Chat Noir. That pun filled cat. He was such an important part of her life, she was sad to see it all go. He was her best friend and partner. He always lifted Marinette up when she was down. Both figuratively and literally.

But she was more concerned about relinquishing her role as Ladybug. She felt horrible in doing so, but it had to be done. Paris needed another Ladybug once Marinette left. She just hoped that whoever filled her shoes would not disappoint the Parisians.

What would Marinette do in her life without being Ladybug? She didn't want to know. Her life wouldn't be the same as it was before she possessed the Miraculous. The old Marinette was unlucky, clumsy, and had major self-esteem issues. Now, Marinette was none of those things (except around Adrien), all thanks to being Ladybug.

"Marinette! It's time to go honey!" her mom yelled.

"One second!" Marinette replied. She opened up her purse and Tikki slowly flew out, a sad look on her face. The kwami's eyes watered with tears.

"I'm gonna miss you, Tikki," Marinette said quietly.

"I'm gonna miss you too," Tikki whimpered. She flew up to Marinette's cheek and hugged it endearingly.

Marinette felt a tear stream down her face as she lovingly rubbed Tikki's head. "Make sure you find someone good to be Ladybug, alright?" she asked.

Tikki nodded sadly. "I promise."

"Goodbye," Marinette said, wiping a few stray tears from her eyes. "I'll never forget you, Tikki."

Marinette raised her hand up to her right ear to take off the earring.

"Goodbye," Tikki said.

Marinette took off the second earring and Tikki vanished.

The girl sighed sadly. She would've never imagined her duties as Ladybug would end so abruptly.

Marinette found the tiny box she had originally found her Miraculous in and put them back inside. She set the box on the floor, assuming whoever gave them to her will somehow retrieve them.

Marinette then grabbed her suitcase and headed downstairs. She followed her parents out the front door. Outside, a moving truck was waiting for the family. Marinette loaded her things on it when all of a sudden Sabine gasped.

"Oh dear," she said.

Marinette raised an eyebrow. "What is it?"

"I forgot the family scrapbook on the counter," Sabine replied. "Would you get it for me, Marinette?"

"Yeah," Marinette nodded. She headed back inside and saw the scrapbook laying on the counter. She grabbed it and began to walk out when she felt a hand touch her shoulder. Marinette jerked with surprise and turned around.

Chat Noir was standing there. He crossed his arms sadly. "So..." he mumbled. "You're leaving?"

Marinette nodded slowly. Her gaze traveled to the ground. Don't get emotional.

"Well," Chat said, laughing awkwardly. "Uh, good luck with your new life."

Marinette glanced up at Chat. His eyes glittered with tears and he was biting his lip. He was obviously trying to hide his feelings with humor. Marinette felt her eyes water. She couldn't do this anymore. She quickly leaned forward and wrapped her arms around Chat, hugging him tightly. She buried her face into his chest and began to cry. Hard.

Chat gave in as well and began to cry. He embraced Marinette. "Why do you have to go," he muttered sadly.

"I just do, okay!" Marinette exclaimed. "Please don't make this any harder for me."

"I'm not trying to! I just wanted to see you before you left," Chat replied.

"I'm gonna miss you," Marinette weeped.

"I'm gonna miss you too," Chat said, tears streaming down his face.

Marinette looked up at Chat and his eyes were red and puffy. She had never seen the superhero cry so hard.

"I need to tell you something," she whispered, biting her lip. "I was Ladybug."

Chat didn't seem very shocked, for he just nodded his head. "I figured. I just didn't want to tell you I knew. Why do you think I'm so emotional?"

Marinette laughed quietly, her face wet with tears. Chat cleared his throat. "I have something to tell you too. I'm Adrien."

Marinette widened her eyes in shock, her heart beating out of her chest. "W-What? No, I don't believe you!"

Chat let go of Marinette and carefully slid off his ring, releasing his transformation. Standing in front of her now was Adrien. She stared in awe.

Marinette connected the dots in her head. Their personalities were so different, but in the end, it made sense. The realization just made her cry even harder.

Adrien held Marinette in his arms. He pinched his eyes shut, trying to stop the flow of tears. "I love you so much, my lady," he whispered.

"I love you too kitty," Marinette whimpered.

"Marinette!" Sabine yelled from outside. "It's time to go!"

Adrien let go of Marinette and placed his hands on her shoulders. "Go on," he said with a smile. "I'll call you everyday. I purr-omise."

Marinette laughed as Adrien wiped the tears from her eyes. "Okay. And I will visit as frequently as possible."

"Sounds good," Adrien winked.

"And Adrien," Marinette said. "Make sure the next Ladybug is as great as I was. Well, maybe not as great, but close to it."

Adrien laughed, cupping Marinette's face with his hands. "Of course. No one could ever replace you in my heart."

Marinette lightly pecked Adrien on the lips. "Bye," she waved, stepping away.

Adrien winked and blew her a kiss before Marinette walked out of the bakery with the scrapbook in hand. She handed it to her mom.

"Thank you, dear," Sabine smiled. Then a concerned look washed over her face. "Oh, honey. Were you crying?"

Marinette nodded, looking around. "Yeah. I'm really gonna miss it here."

Sabine smiled softly as Tom joined the two. "One last group hug before we leave?" he asked.

Marinette giggled. "Yeah, Dad."

The family huddled together and embraced each other lovingly. Soon, Marinette would begin a new life somewhere else. But she would never forget the life she left behind.