I bring all y'all an update! *happy dance* it's been long a few weeks. I've had so much crap to do being a senior and all.

Prepping to be an adult sucks.... ._. I'm only 17 years old this isn't fair. Lol by the way TYSM FOR THE 7.02K views on this book GAH I CAN't believe that! You all are amazing people. 

This is NOT the final chapter by the way ^0^

Anyways. Enjoy!

Cracks within the floor spread throughout the entire room, reaching towards Gabriel. The ground shook, loud cracking noises silencing the yelling and arguing in the room. Gabriel fell through the cracks of the floor that began to fall apart right underneath him.

They looked at Adrienne, merely shocked at the action she just took to take her own father down. Alim quickly took action, grabbed the man and took his miraculous. His transformation wore off but he laid there unconscious, which worried Adrienne. There's was nothing she could do, he body refused to let her move. Although her father was doing wrong, she didn't want to loose him. He was the only family she had. Adrienne let her exhaustion take over, finally letting herself drift into sleep.

"Oh my god...Adrienne" Marin gasped. He lifted the man out of the deep crack, taking notice that he had passed out by the sudden blow. Still, the unresponsive adult made Marin fill up with worry. He never wanted to repeat Hawkmoths actions, desperately fighting to get something and in turn, injuring someone. He was no better than Hawkmoth if it came to that point.

But there was a good reason for it right? He was using it for evil, and he was the good guy. He had to take him down, his job was to stop him. Alim and Nina were both conflicted on what to do. Both Adrienne and Gabriel went unconscious, they took the miraculous and now the teens stood there, phased.

Marin bent down, checking the adults pulse. He sighed in relief, feeling the small twitches against the skin of his wrist. "He's still alive..." Nina went over to her best friend, turning her on her back and seeing her chest slowly rise and fall. "Adrienne seems fine, but don't you think this was a bit too much for her?" Nina asked to the two boys. Marin didn't hesitate to nod his head yes. This was way to much, she wasn't even able to fully recover from previous attacks. "Alim, call an ambulance. Then we can get this settled properly" knowing that they both will be okay made his running thoughts settle down.

In a hurry, Nina and Alim  let go of their transformations and proceeded on calling police and an ambulance which came in a matter of minutes. Marin, stood with his transformation as Ladybeetle. All he could think about was Adrienne.

"Dude, are you alright?" Alim questioned, he placed a comforting hand upon his best friend's shoulder. It looked like Marin was staring out the living room window, when really, he was just lost in his own thoughts.

Turning towards his friend, he offered a small smile.

"I'm fine, just worried about Adrienne"

He said in the most soft tone possible. Marin's chest tightened, he felt restless,  his palms sweated, his head pounded. He was mostly exhausted by the fight, still he was more worried about his crush than himself. "Ah, well she'll be alright man, I know that for a fact"

"I know, I just can't help but worry. She means alot to me" Alim patted his back. "I know bro, things will go back to the way they were, no sweat" Alim seemed to not worry, inside he was definitely feeling like crap and stressed out. He was new to this, it was his first day and yet he felt awful. The more he thought about it, he was impressed by how Marin was able to manage this in his daily life while keeping it a secret.

" I hope your right Alim" he said. I hope your right.

Once the arrival of ambulance came, police began to interview and question Marin and what happened while his two friends left with the injured. After having a serious talk with the officers, he was left stunned by all the charges Gabriel was going to receive. He caused a lot of trouble around Paris but also to Adrienne when he wasn't Hawkmoth. They were going to charge the man for attempted Assult against her own daughter, charge for harassing the citizens of Paris and assault against two minors.

"We can discuss this with the daughter as soon as she's out of the hospital" the police officer said. He clicked his pen and wrote down something, assuring Marin, or Ladybeetle to give the details to the blonde. "Make sure she's aware that we'll be dropping by in a few hours to ask her some questions" Marin spoke no other words besides nod at the officer before seeing the man leave.

Once he was alone, he released his transformation. Tikki landed in the palms of his cupped hands. The kwami groaned quietly. "Are you alright" he asked his kwami. She nodded her head and Marin pulled out his stash of cookies from his coat. Giving one to the animal, who graciously accepted it, Marin sat on the floor and buried his face in his hands. Tikki gave her master a sad look, she could almost feel emotional strain he was feeling. Marin felt his headache. His eyes watered, the knot in his stomach tightening harder and harder. His body shook, his breathing became harder until a quiet whimper escaped his lips. Tears ran down his cheeks, and his cries became harder. Tikki placed her paws against his forehead, feeling concern for her holder.

"Marin, why are you crying?" She asked. Marin decided not to answer. He was filled with a lot of emotion that he just needed to let it out. By crying. He was happy, sad, exhausted, frustrated. He didn't know what to do except cry. The pressure was a bit too much even for him. Shaking his head a bit, he pushed all of his thoughts away and refocused on the situation at hand instead of thinking and blaming himself for everything and letting the negativity get the best of him. He sucked in a deep and shaky breath.

"D-don't worry, I-Im fine. Im j-just stressed.." He stuttered. The kwami patted and rubbed her tiny red head against his cheek. She's never seen her holder like this. She knew he could get stressed but to the point to break him down? Never. Even pasts miraculous holders, they were mostly older than Marin, but they all got through it really easily trying at the most to stay strong and not show emotion.

But Marin was different. He let everything out, not keeping it locked up inside like all the other did before him. It was a good thing, Tikki had to admit. Marin smiled at his kwami's affection. "Thanks Tikki" "This may be a lot to take in, but Marin we defeated Hawkmoth, it's all over" Marin wiped his eyes with his hand, feeling the throbbing settle in. "Yeah...yeah we did it..." He smiled. Tikki floated onto his shoulder and sat down as her human stood up.

"Let's go see the others"

Transforming back into his superhero form, he leaped and flew across buildings towards the hospital. Once he landed in front of the building, he released his transformation. People took a notice that it was him and began to crowd him, shooting questions from left to right. Frankly, Marin thought it was pretty annoying, he was already in a semi-frustrated and tired mood, all he wanted to see was Adrienne.

Marin! over here! How did you defeat Hawkmoth?

Where did it happen?

Who is this person behind the attacks?

Can we know who Chat Noir now that your identity has been revealed?

All they cared about was how and what happened between 2 superheroes taking down the villain. Sure, it is interesting to know, but really that's all they care about. Same goes for the news. They wants the facts, they don't care how they feel physically and emotionally. Marin wasn't up to answer anything without talking to his team first. Lately, they put him on the spotlight, it wasn't fair. He shouldn't take all the credit and people shouldn't look towards him and only him.

Waving them off politely, Marin got through and inside the hospital where he spotted Alim standing at the front desk. Relieved, Marin jogged over and patted his back. "Hey dude." Alim smiled and pulled him into a small hug.

"So glad you're here, Adrienne is looking for you" Marin looked at him surprised. "She's awake? Where is she?" Alim clicked his tongue and pointed a finger upward. "4th floor, room 618" (Where my Gravity Falls Fans at?) Marin looked at the receptionist who had already typed something and printed a small sticker on it. She handed the sticker to him and she winked.

"I let the nurse know you're on your way up" before he turned to the elevator he looked at Alim straight in the eyes, totally serious. "Bring up some food dude, I'm hungry" Laughing, Alim nodded. The last thing he expected was for him to ask for food, but he definitely understood him. The first thing he did was get food from the hospital too.

A man's gotta eat right?

Quickly, and desperately, Marin pushed the buttons on the elevator and waited to get the the 4th floor. Once he got to the doors of the building, he was buzzed in. "You must be Marin?"

"Yes ma'am"

"Down the hall, take two rights"

Marin booked it.

"Marin, you shouldn't run in here" slowing his pace, Marin realized she was right. He never noticed how fast he was moving. "I know, sorry. I'm just really excited to hear she awake. I want to see her" He was desperate, in all honesty. Marin stopped a composed himself before walking on and arriving in the room. Knocking on the door, his shaky hand reached for the door handle, twisting it gently. When he opened the door, Adrienne was sitting up in the white bed, connectors ran down from monitors down her forearm and sticking onto her wrists.

Adrienne stopped looking at Nina and looked towards Marin. The moment they locked eyes, hey smiled. "Marin...you're here" she mumbled. Nina waved for him to come over to her side, although she noticed something of her fellow friend. His eyes were puffy and his face looked pale. "Heck yeah I'm here..how are do you feel?" he asked. "I'm fine, just tired" she answered. Marin took the opportunity to pull up s seat next to her and held her hand that wasn't connected to anything.

Adrienne took a closer look at Marin after Nina gave her a sad but warning look towards him. "I'm gonna find Alim" "He's getting food" Nina clicked her tongue. "Again? Do guys ever stop eating?" Adrienne giggled and rolled her eyes. Marin laughed along and shrugged. "He's getting me something" Nina nodded and proceeded to the door. "I'll leave you both alone. Call if you need me girl"

"Will do"

Adrienne looked at Marin, staying silent for a brief moment. They continued to look in each other, Marin circled his thumb against the palm of her hand. She took in his features. Dark hair in his face, his blue eyes, his freckles. Adrienne raised the cable attached hand and placed it against his cheek. "You've been crying..." She whispered, taking a note of his slightly puffy and red eyes.  Marin shifted his eyes downward, cheeks warming up slightly. "Y-yeah but-"

"Marin, what happened" Marin stood quiet for a few moments before building up a bit of confidence to tell her why it was he was crying. She saw him struggling to sort and express what it is he felt so Adrienne pulled his face down closer, placing her lips onto his cheek, leaving them there for a second.

Marin smiled at the comforting action. He leaned closer, placing his forehead on hers. "My stress level reached its max point, everything just happened so fast, it was a bit much. Im fine really, alyhoguth your saftly worried me the most" Adrienne pouted slightly, she definitely understood his worry, she would have done the same. "I'm alright, everything turned out okay. It's all over" she sighed contentedly. Marin frowned. Nothing was actually over, considering how much trouble her father is.

"I wouldn't say that..." He mumbled. The blonde raised her eyebrows, curious. "What do you mean?" Marin coughed nervously. "Your dad....is in a lot of trouble..." He wanted to choose his words wisely, he didn't want to upset her more than she already was. Still, Marin has to tell her. Either way, he'd reassure her he was going to be there to help her get through it.

"He's...getting arrested isn't he?" Adrienne frowned. Marin nodded, flinching at her tone. Him getting arrested crossed her mind more than once and eventually, it had to be a possibility, she should have expected it. "I'm sorry.." He whispered. Adrienne shrugged, turning her head away.

"Don't worry about it...something in me knew that it'll happen eventually"

Marin turned her head gently, making her face him. With a small smile, he leaned forward, closing his eyes and placing his lips onto her own. Something about just kissing her made him feel better, making him feel like he'd always have her by his side, no matter what. Adrienne moved her own lips against his, making the kiss last a bit longer than Marin attended to. Once they broke apart, the two smiled widely, both giving out a slight laugh.

"Feel better?" Marin questioned while Adrienne pulled him down for another. "Much better, thank you" Grinning, Marin squeezed her hand. Tikki and Plagg floated in front of their holders, both Kwami's holding on each other paws. "Isn't there something we all gotta worry about?" Plagg stated. Adrienne rolled her eyes. "Plagg this is no time for Chambert" Plagg waved his paw sassily at his holder. "Psh, I wasn't going to say that"

"What we mean is, what are we going to do now that Hawkmoth has been defeated?" Marin and Adrienne glanced at each other, both sharing the same worried expression. "That's...I haven't thought about that. What will happen to the both of you?" Adrienne questioned. Plagg shrugged. "We'd go back to a master Fu until we're needed again I guess" Marin looked at Tikki sadly.

He never about ever giving up his miraculous for good. He figured (and pictured) he'd have Tikki around for quite sometime, maybe until he was older. He more her thought about it, Tikki doesn't actually belong to him. "Of course, they don't belong to us, they belong to Master Fu" Marin mumbled. Adrienne scratched behind Plaggs ear gently. "Yeah...it won't be the same not having these two around" "Maybe we can keep them?" He questioned hopefully. Although he seriously doubted it would happen. "Let's talk to him as soon as you're out of here Adrienne" Tikki stated.

Just then, the door opened, a small creak was heard. Nina and Alim appeared, holding a couple of bags in their hands. All the Kwami's floated aside, by each other like little kids would do in a kindergarten line. Alim threw him a box along with a drink and chips. Marin instantly opened the bag and stuffed his face with food. The three looked at Marin, astonished at how fast he began stuffing his face with food.

"Bro, slow down or you'll choke" Alim laughed. Marin gasped for air and began to gulp down his drink. "Gah, don't care. I'm hungry" and then he choked. Adrienne rolled her eyes at Marin. She definitely loved Marins personality, just by looking at him makes her feel weird, in a good way. She patted his back gently and rubbed it as soon as his hacking stopped.

"Told you so" Alim laughed. Marin shot him a slight glare. "Ha ha" he shot back. Once they all relaxed, conversations began to pop up more, the topic of going back to school was debating among the teens. Marin thinking it wasn't necessarily a good idea but on the other hand, they were both behind in their studies. Marin and Adrienne never touched bases about what do with their Miraculous, but still, it was plaguing their minds. Eventually, Alim touched that base.

"I think it's fair that we return them, he was the keeper of all Miraculous, they aren't ours to keep" Nina nodded, at the same time holding his hand. The sun was beginning to set. Adrienne was eating small amounts of food, all while staring down at her kwami, who sat in her lap eat a piece of cheese. "I agree with Nina" Adrienne said, "Still, it is a bit hard since we've had them for so long. I'd just hate to see them go" Marin placed a hand on her shoulder.

"Yeah...but this might not be our choice, Master Fu is really the only one who has a say in this"

There was a small pause before Nina broke out a smile. "We should look at the positives after all this ya know?" Adrienne smiled slightly, really all she could think about was her lost mother and dad. Her family was falling apart and soon...she wouldn't have her dad at all anymore and it was saddening. "You can focus on your relationship with Marin" that snapped her out of her thoughts. Her cheeks reddened slightly, although her pale complexion made it really obvious.

Glancing at the dark haired boy next to her she bit her lips. "Y-Yeah of course" Marin smiled, taking a hold of her hand again. "Did you make it official Bro?" Marin looked at him confused. "Make it official?" Alim nodded, "Have you asked her out? Have you kissed? Ya know something to show that you're actually together" The two looked at each other, cheeks glowing bright. Alim and Nina studied their faces and questioned the silence until they realized.

"NO WAY YOU BOTH KISSED?" already embarrassed, teens shushed them. "Okay..okay maybe we have..just stop, and please keep your voices down.." Marin rubbed his neck. "What? When? And Where? Details girl, spill" Nina pressed. "We uh...w-we.." Adrienne has never felt awkward before in her life. She felt happy, her first kiss was in fact with Marin and her first crush was him as well even if she didn't know it at first. She felt like an actual girl....just like in the Mangas.

Marin smirked and pulled her face in, planting a kiss on her lips again. "We kissed a couple of times, that's all you need to know" Alim stared the boy, wide eyed "Oh hohohohoho since when did you get so confident?" He nudged him. Marin laughed and pushed him back. "I think I've always have been, I just needed to...express it"

"Marin, we need take our ladies out for a special night after we're out of here, don't ya agree?" Alim wiggled his eyebrows at the word ladies. Nonetheless, Marin agreed with his best friend. "Yeah. Where should we go?" Alim leaned in, whispering in his ear. Marin broke out a smile. The two girls rolled their eyes at the secrecy between the two.

"Perfect" and of course, the boys refused to tell the girls.

After sometime, Alim, Nina and Marin got scolded from their parents from them not specifically telling them where they were. Marin's parents freaked out once they returned to the Agreste place, they found it completely trashed on the inside, cameras and news cameras were surrounding the mansion. Everything was a complete mess, and they were not happy about it. Alim and Nina were gone for the entire day without returning home or saying a single thing to either of their parents.

The teens stepped away from the injured girl, taking the angry calls and apologizing. Although their apologies and explanations calmed their parents down, it wasn't enough for them to stay at the hospital with Adrienne. Alim and Nina said their goodbyes and left while Marin convinced his parents to let stay the night after clearing up the entire mess down at her place.  Adrienne agreed, letting herself drift into sleep, and awaited for his return.

Xxx Timeskip Xxx

Marin arrived to the house, Sabrine and Tom were shouting and blocking the entrance, preventing the camera crew from getting inside. Nathan was pushing people out of the way, shouting at everyone to back away

"This is a private place, everyone has to leave" Marin shouted, standing firming on top of the metal gate. Everyone became silent and looked up towards him. "Ladybeetle!" One suddenly exclaimed. Marin rolled his eyes. "Yes, and I want you all to leave, now"

"We all want to know what happened, how did you defeat Hawkmoth? Do you know who he is?" One reporter kept asking questions, while everyone else remained silent and held up their devices. Marin felt his parents gaze weigh on him.

"All you need to know is Hawkmoth is defeated, Chat Noir will not have her identity revealed but she is fine. There still matters to be discussed, so I won't be saying anything else. Please, everyone go home" Reporters dispersed out of the driveway and all separated, mumbling among themselves as they left.

Marin sighed and dropped down to the floor, releasing his transformation. Marin's parents frowned and went inside. Marin couldn't tell his they were upset with him or the bothersome reporters everywhere and invading their space.

"This will all blow over soon, I'm sorry mom and dad" He apologized. They smiled and pulled their son into a hug. "It's great to see you taking action, we're proud of you"

"What about our house? Any news on fixing the place?" he asked. Nathan tapped away from his tablet. Does he ever let that thing out of his sight?
"Because of Mr. Agreste's actions, he will be paying for reconstruction of the bakery and equipment. Although payment will only be half, you'll cover the rest" Sabrine and Tom were able to agree to that. Marin nodded, satisfied things will slowly start to go back to normal.

Still, it was only just the beginning of things. More matters to fix and to be handled before they can call it good.

"This has been one crazy day" Tikki's small voice rang in his left ear. "Sure has...I hope tomorrow is better"

Hawkmoth defeated? Check

How's there...fixing the bakery, Figuring out Gabriel's time sentence, what will happen to Ladybug and Chat Noir, what to do about school.

Damn it Gabriel, look at all the problems you caused Marin thought as he continued to walk back to the hospital.

AYYYY to the people who are still reading ^-^ thank you for waiting like...3 weeks or more for me to update this.

Because I've been so busy, I haven't had time to browse Wattpad and read many stories. Comment stories you'd think I like! I doesn't have to be Miraculous Ladybug. I'm open to anything.

I've gotten so many projects to do in a short amount of time that basically take time away from writing. Still..this is finished xD and I'm proud for writing it, along with my other story, Seeing through her Eyes plus outlines for other stories I'll be posting soon.

Anyways, What do you think should happen to Tikki and Plagg? The ending is up to you!!

Thanks for reading~ ^-^

I need to stop rambling..... 🙈😅