Yes, I changed the title. Why? Because this is the original title of the chapter. This chapter has been planned since chapter 8 of this book, so yeah... A pretty long time.

This chapter is quite special, because this chapter is the last chapter of this book.

(Play this song when you see this signal: 🎶)

I will also use this chapter to stroke my ego, and to include a song that made me cry. Enjoy!

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*a few days later*

Marinette and Adrien were sitting in their living room, drinking tea. Their baby was fine, but Marinette will have to be more careful from now on.

An alarm beeped, knocking them out of their trance.
"Adrien... It's time." Marinette said softly.
Adrien sighed, and looked at her finger. Her real engagement ring was there, shining brightly against the warm sun.

"I don't know, Mari. I don't think he's ready." Adrien said in a worried tone. Ever since their victory, Plagg was different. He was still Plagg, just a bit more quieter.

"Adrien, I believe he can do it. I know its not easy, but he can. He is strong and timeless, and wounds heal over time." She smiled and held his hand.

Adrien took a deep breath, and called him over. Plagg came from the kitchen, swallowed a piece of cheese, and said:
"Yeah? What's the matter?"

"Its time, Plagg." Plagg nodded, and sat down. Tikki appeared as well, side hugging Plagg.

"Plagg, claws out."
"Tikki spots on."

At the square

Ladybug, Chat Noir, Volpina and Queen Bee stood on a podium, in front of a crowd of people. Medals of honour were shining from their chests, and olive branches were on top of their heads.

The crowd cheered and took pictures, while workers around them cleaned up the mess left from the war.

Mayor Burgeois stood on the stage with them, a proud smile on his face. He took a microphone into his arms and loudly spoke:
"Citizens of Paris! Yesterday, our struggle finally stopped, when these four brave, young heroes stopped and killed the evil Spotty Bane. So Paris, let's raise our voice for TEAM LADYBUG!"

The crowd chanted:
"TEAM LADYBUG!!!! TEAM LADYBUG!!!"

They all hugged and smiled, but did not forget. Yes, the day was saved, the battle won, but still, a life has been lost.

Even villains deserve some kind of respect.

8 months later

Adrien was a lot of things. The new head of his father's company, a baker amateur, and a married man.

And now, he is ready to finish his dream, as he races down the roads to the hospital, with Marinette screaming in pain at the back seat.

4 hours later

Since the moment he arrived, Adrien has been pacing non-stop for the past 4 hours.

Nino, and a 6 months pregnant Alya joined him in the waiting room, trying to calm him down. Alya finally lost it after 5 minutes, and whacked him on the head with her purse.

Adrien's eyes already started to close, when he heard a cry of an infant. He jumped to his feet and practically ran to the door.

Just in time, a nurse that treated his father opened the door, and smiled:
"Ah, Mr. Agreste! Don't worry, Mrs. Agreste and the baby are fine. We did have some complications due to her old injuries, but she is fine now."

The nurse moved out of the way, and Adrien walked into the room. There on the bed , sat Marinette. Her hair was sticking in every direction, some sticking to her sweaty face. She was breathing in small pants, with a smile gracing her face. Her eyes were warm and full of tears of joy, as she looked at the little bundle in her arms, wrapped in a pink blanket.

Adrien took a step forward, and Marinette lifted her gaze with a wide smile.
"She is so beautiful."
"She really is." Adrien gasped.

She had a tuft of blonde hair on her small head, and wide bluebell eyes. There was a small scar on her shoulder, probably left from the knife.

"W-what will be her name?" Adrien asked, tears of happiness forming in his eyes.

Marinette shrugged. She didn't really think of a name, as she was hypnotised with the angel in her arms.

Adrien thought for a while, then said:
"How about we name it after my mother?"

Marinette blinked, and smiled.
"Sure."

" Welcome to the world, Marianne Agreste."

A few years later

Marinette was sitting down on her bed, writing something down in a decorated notebook.

"Mommy! Hugo is crying again!" A now 6 year old Marianne yelled.

"Coming! Is your daddy here?"
"No."
"Dammit, he better not be late." Marinette sighed, and looked up. She heard a door clicking, and opening.

"Mari! We're home!"
"Mommy! Where are my shoes?" A 4 year old boy named Louis shouted.

Marinette yelled back:
"I'm in here! Louis, go comb your hair!"
"Yes, mommy!"

Marinette looked back at the notebook, smiling at the picture peeking from the corner. While she was in her own little world, Adrien came to her, leaned on a wall, and smiled:
"Hey."

Marinette jumped at the sudden greeting, and glared daggers at him. He just caughed, and said:
"You're writing to her again?"
"She needs to know what's happening here. She is family, after all."

Adrien kissed her forehead, and replied:
"I'm sure she appreciates it, Mari. But we have to go, otherwise Alya will skin us alive."

Marinette smiled, ans left with Adrien to Hugo's room. After they shushed the 9 month old baby Hugo, they took Marianne and Louis to the car. After they got in, Louis whined:

"Mom, will Eva be there?"
"Of course she will. She is auntie Alya's daughter."

Louis pouted.
"I don't want her to be there."
"Louis, sweetie, I know you and Eva don't get along, but deal with her, just for today." Adrien looked at him with a pleading look.

"Fine." Louis replied,clearly unsatisfied.

Meanwhile, on the place where Marinette sat just minutes ago, a blue light started flickering. The light grew, and grew, untill it consumed the entire room.

After the light has withdrawn, a beautiful woman with ocean blue hair, and dressed in a baby blue silk dress, sat in Marinette's place.

The woman held a brown book with golden letters that spelled:

Why is everything so complicated???

The woman smiled at the boom, and said:
" My dear readers, this has been one hell of a journey. And now, its nearing its end."

She looks up into you, her blue eyes teary, and says:
"Sorry, I'm no good with these endings. My most sucessfull book to date is coming to an end. But this is not the time for my ramblings. Welcome to the last chapter of the book, my kitties. I hope you enjoy!"

I smile at you, and open the very end of the book. I open a page which starts with huge italics:

One and Only

But the rest of the pages are blank.

"You could think that something's wrong. Don't worry, the rest of the story is in this book." I pick up Marinette's notebook, and open it. A few white butterflies fly out of it, and I say:

"Let's play some music while you read." And snap my fnigers.

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I open the first page of the notebook, and skim my finger across the written words. The words shine in gold, and you can clearly see the title written on it: For our first little angel.

You were just a small bump unborn, four months then brought to life,

Date: July 4th

Dear Emma,
I decided to write in this notebook, so you can read it, and you won't miss a thing.

Your twin, Marianne, was born today. She is so beautiful! Your father and I were crying like little babies. I wish you could see her.

You might be left with my hair, but you'll have your mother's eyes,

Date: July 20th

Marianne opened her eyes today. She has my bluebell eyes, and your father's beautiful gold hair. Honestly, I though it was gonna be different. She is so adorable.

I'll hold your body in my hands be as gentle as I can,

Date: August 2nd

I am officially in love with little Annie (Marianne), just as I was when I first saw you. Whenever I come home from my designer studio, that little girl always smiles at me, and brings me her favourite toy, a black cat. I love her so much. My little girl. My beautiful girls.

And now your scan on my unmade plans,
Small bump four months then brought to life

Date: December 25th

Merry Christmas Emma! I'm sorry I didn't write in a long time, I was very busy. I'm thinking about having another child, but I want to wait for some time before I do.

Also, Marianne started crawling! She is very fast, but mostly crawls to her father. Something tells me she's going to be a daddy's girl.

I'll hold you tightly, I'll give you nothing but truth,
If you're not inside me, I'll put my future in you

Date: March 1st.

I have less and less time for myself. Your grandma is sick, and I'm not even home most of the time.

I miss you. It has been 2 years now, since you.... left us. But I still believe you are with us.

We visited your grave today. Its a cute grave, your uncle Nino picked it out for you, mommy couldn't go. Speaking of your uncle, he is gonna be a daddy! Aunt Alya is pregnant! Bye for now.

You are my one, and only
You can wrap your fingers round my thumb and hold me tight

Date: July 4th (the next year)

Your sister is turning 1 today. She looks so beautiful, I can't believe its been that long. I got her a ladybug onesie for her birthday, but I might have a different gift for her and her daddy.

Oh you are my one, and only
You can wrap your fingers round my thumb and hold me tight

Date: July 8th

Hey Em, I have some big news!
You and Annie are gonna be big sisters! I'm pregnant! Your father was happy as well, he always wanted a big family. But, I don't think I want to have more than 3 kids, even though he said he would like to have 6.

Well if he wants them, I won't be giving birth to all of those babies! He better find a surrogat!

And you'll be alright.
You're just a small bump unknown and you’ll grow into your skin

Date: November 13th

Hey love! It was a very big day today.

Your aunt Alya gave birth to a baby girl named Eva. How did she get that name? Funny story,

Your aunt broke a nurse's arm while giving birth. The nurse's name was Eva so Alya named her daughter Eva.

I wonder, what if the nurse's name was Bronhilda?

Date: March 21st

Today, your little brother came into this world. He really is something special, with my hair and your father's eyes. I decided to name him Louis, since I always kinda had a vision of little Emma, Louis, and Hugo. But Marianne, Emma, and Louis are fine too!

We are crying again, from happiness. We love you all, yes, you too! Even if we can't see you.

With a smile like hers and a dimple beneath your chin.

Date: May 1st

Marianne said her first word today! Of course, it was dada. But she was so cute! We took a few pictures, to remember it all.

Louis is pretty independent. He doesn't really care when I hold him, or when I sing to him, he will just continue crying. He doesn't seem to like Eva much. That's all for now!

(Oh) Finger nails the size of a half grain of rice

And eyelids closed to be soon opened wide a small bump,
In four months you'll open your eyes

Date: May 5th

We were out on a picnic today! Louis likes to eat flowers, while Annie pretended to be Ladybug, and her daddy was playing Hawkmoth. I think she is a bit too young for violence, but eh, who am I to speak?

I'll hold you tightly, I'll give you nothing but truth,

If you're not inside me, I'll put my future in you

Date: June 1st

Something is wrong with Annie, Em. We went to wake her up this morning but she wasn't breathing. The funny thing is, when we woke her up, she was completely fine. She is at the hospital now, and I am home with Louis.

What could it be?

You are my one, and only
You can wrap your fingers round my thumb and hold me tight

Date: March 2nd (a few years later)

Ah, I finally found this notebook! I lost it a few years back, but now that we are moving from the apartment to a lovely house in the suburbs, I found it.

Oh, we are moving away because of a new adition. Yes, I'm pregnant again! This pregnancy is shocking, but we are still happy.

Oh, also, Eva has younger sisters, Astrid and Zara. No, they are not twins, but Astrid is only 9 months older, because Zara was born too early.

See you!

Oh you are my one, and only
You can wrap your fingers round my thumb and hold me tight
And you'll be alright

Date: November 8th

Today, we welcome little Hugo into the world, the most beautiful little man ever. He is a splitting image of his father, eyes and all. Some would even think he is related to Chloe, since his hair is a bit paler.

Oh, right! Chloe! The one who... Um...Nevermind. She took over her father's buisness and position, but she is doing a better job. She isn't married, but she has a son from one of her one night stands. If I'm not mistaken, she has something going on woth her personal assistant, Sabrina.

You can lie with me, with your tiny feet when your half asleep,

I'll leave you be
Right in front of me for a couple weeks
So I can keep you safe

Date: November 30th

Adrien's father died two days ago. Plagg and Adrien have both been crying. I figured Plagg was crying because of his father. No matter how many years pass, that scar will never heal.

Gabriel died from that bullet wound. It made his life difficult and it would constantly get infected. I just wish that stupid Jack never shot him. :(

'Cause you are my one, and only
You can wrap your fingers round my thumb and hold me tight

Date: March 1st

Um, hi.
Adrien Agreste, your father is writing, I guess.

I never knew how much Marinette cared. I knew she always remembered you on this day, and would cry in her sleep. She treats you with so much love, its incredible.

Oh you are my one, and only
You can wrap your fingers round my thumb and hold me tight

And you'll be alright

And I believe I should too. Everything has been amazing since the war. It brought us closer together, made us realise the value of life. If only I could value yours. A few days pass where I don't think:
"What if she didn't die? What if she somehow survived?"

What do you think, would I be happy? I think I would.

You're just a small bump unborn just for four months then torn from life

I understand that you had made a great sacrifice, but.... You didn't get to experience the greatest thing ever, life.

Maybe you were needed up there but we're still unaware

And I don't know if God needed you so early, if I was meant to feel this pain, if you were better than me even before you were born. I just know you had to leave us, I'm just not sure....

of why?

Why? *few words smudged with tears*

Date: March 4th

Dear Emma,
This will be the last time I write to you. Your father finally said his final words, and its time for me to do so as well.

I love you, baby girl. I always will. And I can't wait to see you again, but you know I have to move on. Like Adrien said, I will never know why you were taken away from us, what did we do wrong, or why did you win against me, but if that's the way it has to be, then let it be.

Just remember, love and you will be loved. Live and you will love life. Believe and let your heart open wider.

As for the question: Why is everything so complicated???
Its complicated because it has to be. Life is so complex and full of good and the bad, that you can't avoid it, you have to embrace it. Its complicated because its beautiful, and unique, and full of so many events. Before I go, I want you to carry that in your heart, forever.

Farewell beautiful!♡♡♡♡

Signed:

Marinette&Adrien Agreste

After all of the letters entered the brown book, both books close, and lie to each other.

"That was some ending. Don't you think, Emma?" I turned to the teary-eyed little girl, sitting with me on the bed.

"Mommy and daddy are amazing. I wish I was with them." Emma spoke, tryig to wipe her tears away.

"I know you do, but you get to watch them from above. And one day, you will reunite, I promise."
"Promise?"
"Promise."

I wiped her tears away, smiling at her.
"Want us to get some ice cream?"

"Yes!" She jumped off of the bed, eyes wide as plates. I chuckled.

"Strawberry? Under the Eiffel tower?"
"Yes, please!" We smiled as I stood up, took her hand, and walked.

As we disappeared, the two books turned into white butterflies, flying far, far away, into our dreams.

Wow. This was a long journey, my kitties. It was interesting, full of adventures, romance, sadness, ect. I am actually really happy with this ending, and I hope you can share my happiness with me.

*sniffles* I just can't believe this is the end. However, all things come to an end, including stories like mine. But don't worry, Tides Turn is coming soon!

There is a farewell song for you to cry on:

Yup. I went there.

I just want you to know that I loved your comments, support, love and care. I could never ask for less or more. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, thank you so much.

ALSO, DON'T ARCHIVE THIS STORY YET! THE BONUS CHAPTER, KITTIES, THE BONUS CHAPTER!

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Here we are! This is the real ending!

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Adrien stopped in front of the red light, just a few blocks away from Alya's house. He was whistling some tune, Marinette was texting someone, Louis was drawing on the glass, and Hugo was sleeping.

But, what Marianne said, left both Marinette and Adrien in utter shock, almost making Tikki and Plagg blow their covers.

"Mom, dad? Who is Spotty Bane?"

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CLIFFHANGERS BITCHES!

BYE!

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