Marinette looked out her window and sighed as she watched the wedding of Ivan god of blacksmiths and Mylene goddess of hearth take place. They looked so happy together, their auras were glowing brighter than any star in the sky due to their love and happiness. Poor Marinette couldn't help but wonder why she couldn't feel such joy?

From the moment she was born Marinette's mother loved her instantly but the girl was so beautiful even at birth that Sabine feared that when she was older a man would fall in love her and take her away. So she was always by her side watching over her or keeping her in her temple which was magically protected. When her daughter was a child Sabine had no worries but when Marinette became a young woman her beauty grew to surpass all including Chloe's and it attracted many suitors.

Mortals and gods alike came to court her but her mother would chase them all away. Granted not all of her suitors were befitting. For instance one of her first few suitors was Kim god of war. A brave and hardcore young man always dressed in armor and carrying weapons who jumped at the chance to fight but he was gruff and mean. Everywhere he went bloodshed followed, the thought of marrying such a violent brute of a man both frightened and disgusted her. Her dislike for him grew further when he was discovered in bed with Chloe.

Another godly suitor was Nathaniel god of art. He was a shy, sensitive, and kind man with red hair and a passion for art. He considered Marinette his muse and would often send her beautiful pieces of artwork and painted many portraits of her. He might have made a suitable husband if Sabine didn't shoo him off like she did with the others.

"It's not fair." Marinette said to her faithful companion Tikki. "Why must Mother keep me to herself? Why can't I have someone else love me?"

"Your mother means well." Tikki said. "She just doesn't want to lose you. Be patient, In time you will marry."

"When? My mother refuses to let any man even me except my father."

"I'm sure she'll come around."

Just then a chariot flew in, getting off of it was a woman with audburn hair and hazel eyes wearing a brown dress with leaves and vines around her arms and legs. At her side are a few animals. She is Alya goddess of the hunt and wild also Marinette's best friend.

"Hey girl, what's up?"

"Ivan and Mylene got married today." She sighed.

"So? Isn't that a happy thing?"

"Yes but it reminded me of how Mother refuses to let me fall in love and get married."

"Well who needs men? They're liars and tricksters. Animals are much more comforting." With that said the animals began nuzzling her which she found annoying at the moment. "Yes, yes, I love you too but not now."

"Alya not everyone wants to be an unmarried virgin goddess forever. Speaking of which have you had any suitors?"

"Yes but the worst is Nino god of wine and festivities. He's asked for my hand I don't know how many times and I keep telling him that I refuse to marry."

"But he's so nice."

"I don't care, my place is in the forest surrounded by the trees and the wind and the- Mmmph." A squirrel had kissed her. "How many times have I told you animals, not when I'm talking with other gods?! I swear if I wasn't a vegetarian!"

Marinette giggled as she struggled to get the animals off her. Just then a hawk flew in, perched on her shoulder, and whispered something to her.

"Look I gotta go. I hear some creep has been spying on me while I bathe so I'm gonna set a little trap for him."

She hopped on her chariot and rode off into the woods. No sooner had she left than Sabine returned from bringing harvest to east part of the world.

"Hello Mother." Marinette said hugging her.

"Hello Darling. You should see the harvest this year, it's fantastic. Why don't you join me on my trip to bring harvest to the west."

"Perhaps another time Mother."

"Marinette what is wrong? You seem gloomy."

"It's really nothing but Mother do you plan to keep me to yourself all my life?"

"What do you mean?"

"Mother I love you very much but I want to meet someone new."

"Well I'm sure I can find some nymphs and goddesses to keep you company."

"No Mother not that, I want to meet a nice man and maybe get married."

"Married? Marinette, you are far too young to be thinking of marriage and besides you can't trust men, they'll only use you."

"Father isn't like that."

"With your father and me it was different. We knew each other for centuries before we married."

"Well you won't let me know a man for at least a day."

"Marinette you're so young and innocent if a man got close enough he would take you away from me."

"Oh Mother don't be so dramatic, I'd see you again."

"You don't know men my Dear. Now let us forget this and move on to more important matters, now do you wish to accompany me on my next harvest?"

"No Mother."

"Alright but stay here and Tikki take good care of her."

"Yes madame." Tikki said.

Sabine left the temple to continue her work but not before assigning two nymphs named Rose and Juleka to guard it.

"If anyone comes near this temple alert me at once." Sabine ordered.

"Yes Sabine." The nymphs said.

For awhile all was quiet, however unknown to them Adrien was hiding in the shadows ready to put his plan to make Marinette his wife into action. First he had to distract those nymphs and nothing distracted them more than sparkling jewels which wasn't a problem for him to optain since he was loaded with treasure. He set out a small chest of jewels far from the temple, when the nymphs saw it they couldn't resist collecting them.

"Perfect." Adrien thought. "Now I just need Marinette to leave the temple."

Using some illusion magic he took from Lila, he made it appear as if a new flower had bloomed then he waited patiently for Marinette to see it.

"Tikki look at that flower over there." Marinette said pointing to it. "I've never seen one like it before. Wouldn't it look lovely on a dress?"

"Yes it would." Marinette stood up and walked to the temple doors. "What are you doing?"

"I'm going to pick it."

"But you're not allowed to leave the temple."

"Don't worry Tikki, it's only a few steps away."

Marinette left the magically protected temple and made her way to the the strange but beautiful new flower. Tikki couldn't help but sense that something was not right about this. This flower had no fragrance and it's petals were emerald green while the stem and leaves were black. Just what kind of flower was this? Every time Tikki spoke of her suspicions Marinette just dismissed them as needless worrying. But as soon as she reached to grab it the flower vanished.

"It was an illusion." Tikki gasped. "It's a trap! Marinette run!"

But before she could move the ground opened up and a strong hand seized her arm.

"Mother! Help me!" She screamed.

Her eyes then turned to see a Adrien, a handsome young man dressed in black with the most gorgeous green eyes she had ever seen. Never in her life had she been this close to a man other than her father before. She was both amazed and frightened by him, he then snapped his fingers and Marinette felt a strange drowsiness come over her and she began to fall. Adrien caught her before she hit the ground.

"Who...who are you?" She asked sleepily.

"Shh." He hushed her. "Just sleep my love."

"But-"

"Sleep Marinette and when you wake I will explain everything."

She tried to fight whatever spell he had over her but it was too strong and his soft voice only soothed her more into sleep. Soon she went limp in his arms falling asleep, he gently lifted her up and carried her into the underworld. The ground closed again but not before Tikki slipped in to follow her mistress, wondering what fate had in store.

...

"Mother! Help me!"

The minute Sabine heard that scream she rushed back to her temple as soon as possible only to find that her daughter had vanished without a trace. Juleka and Rose were terribly sorry and remorseful for leaving Marinette unprotected. Though Sabine forgave them she was devastated by her daughter's disappearance and she searched for her for many days and many nights but she found no sign of the goddess of spring and creation.