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A Step at a Time	By : Cat_Eyes Category: +M through R > Miraculous LadyBug Views: 4022 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
Disclaimer: I do not own Miraculous Ladybug. Miraculous Ladybug is the intellectual property of Thomas Astruc and released by Zag studios. No profit was made writing this story.

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One year later

Adrien pulled his tie straight.
'What do you think, Plagg?' he asked, examining himself in his bathroom mirror. There was no answer.
Adrien smiled sadly and returned to his room. He and Marinette had decided to relinquish their miraculouses six months ago. Tikki and Marinette had cried long and loud in the privacy of her room, both promising to never forget their time together.
Adrien's and Plagg's farewells had been quieter, but no less emotional. Plagg had curled up beneath Adrien's chin and purred as hard as he could. Adrien gave up trying to contain the tears, letting them run freely down his face with the occasional sob as he stroked Plagg's back.
All together, they had gone to Master Fu, who took their decision calmly, agreeing it was probably for the best.
'Power without purpose often leads to the misuse of that power,' he had told them.
The rest of the world would never know what had become of Paris' superheroes. They had just disappeared as suddenly and mysteriously as they'd appeared. People wondered where they were, why they were gone, the media asked questions, but there was nothing but speculation. The people had noticed Papillon no longer created akumas, so the reigning theory was that Ladybug and Chat Noir had achieved a great victory and then retired.
It was close enough to the truth.
Adrien and Marinette had not initially intended to simply disappear. They knew they had disappointed many people, but if they organised a press release, there would be questions about Papillon's identity and capture. Adrien had asked Marinette to trust him on Gabriel's redemption, to keep it quiet. That quiet had now stretched on for so long there was no longer any point in addressing it. The world had moved on.
Adrien gave a forlorn sigh, and sat to pull his shoes on. He missed Plagg dearly, as well as being Chat Noir. He still felt the ring on his finger like a phantom limb, and was sometimes surprised to see it was no longer there. Marinette said she felt the same.
'Adrien? It's time to go,' Nathalie called through his door.
'Coming,' he called, yanking his laces tight and rushing out the door.
He, Nathalie, and the Gorilla climbed into the car and headed to the church, an average sized building just within the city limits. Marinette was waiting for him just inside the doors, looking resplendent in a soft pink dress of her own design and miniature pink roses woven into her hair.
'You look divine,' Adrien told her by way of greeting.
Marinette blushed and smiled back at him. 'You look pretty handsome, yourself. I like the tie.'
Adrien grinned. He had worn a bright green tie with an entirely black suit in honour of his time as Chat Noir.
'Shall we go in?' he asked, holding out his arm to her.
Marinette grinned, accepting the arm. Adrien led her to her seat before taking his position as Best Man.
When Gabriel entered, he was pale and sweating. He would never allow his nerves to show overtly, but Adrien knew him too well. Adrien tried to calm him with reassuring words and a gentle grip on his shoulder.
When the ceremony began, Caline entered with the traditional Wedding March on her father's arm. She wore a gown designed by Gabriel, but made by his team. Keeping with tradition, Gabriel had not seen the dress at all until now. He had fretted over its creation, certain his team would fall apart without him, but Adrien, Caline, and Nathalie had told him all was going splendidly.
Caline looked beautiful, her eyes lit up and complemented by accents in the lace of her bodice. Adrien was sure Gabriel had forgotten how to breathe.
The wedding was humble by Agreste standards, but poignant. Adrien had to dab his own tears on his sleeve more than once. The reception was dignified for the first hour, but after some people had partaken too liberally of the open bar, the standards slipped. It soon became a party like any other.
'So, my Maribug. Got any ideas for our own wedding?' Adrien asked with a cheeky grin.
Marinette smirked. 'So many,' she answered with a wink.
Adrien blushed furiously and started stammering. A whole year together and she could still turn him into this. He hoped the feeling would never end.
'Hello, you two. Having a good time?' Caline asked, sliding breathlessly into a chair beside them.
'Yes, thank you, Missus Agreste,' Marinette answered with a light giggle as Adrien nodded his agreement.
Caline flushed and her eyes darted about. 'There's actually something I wanted to talk to you about, Adrien,' she said.
'Yes?' he asked.
Caline couldn't meet his eye and her blush deepened. 'How, um. How would you like a little brother or sister to play with?'
Marinette gasped, clasping her hands together under her chin. 'No way,' she breathed.
Caline's face was completely red as she nodded. Marinette began to squeal excitedly, but was hushed by Caline.
'Gabriel doesn't know yet. I want to surprise him. I just thought you had a right to know too, Adrien.'
Adrien could only stare at her, mouth open. 'Wait, wait. Are you saying that you're...' he nodded pointedly at her belly.
Caline nodded. 'Yes. It's only been a few weeks, but I swear I can feel it already.' She placed her hands on her stomach with a dreamy smile.
Adrien grinned, elated. 'Congratulations. I'm so happy for you both,' he said sincerely.
'Thank you, Adrien. You too, Marinette.' Caline left then, family calling for her attention, promising they would speak again later.
Marinette sighed wistfully.
Adrien wrapped his arm around her. 'This'll be us one day, my Princess,' he promised.
Marinette rested her head on his shoulder. 'I wish Plagg and Tikki could have seen it.'
'Me too.'
'Do you think we'll ever tell anyone we were them?'
'I don't know. Maybe a few special people, in time.'
'I miss it. The rush, the exhilaration. Tikki,' Marinette admitted quietly.
Adrien nodded. 'Me too.'
He perked up. 'But, you know, we still have each other, and we still have our families,' he grinned at that. 'We also still have our friends, and one day, a family of our own. We have so much to be thankful for and look forward to, and I consider myself the luckiest person in the world to be able to share that with you.'
Marinette blushed and planted a soft kiss on his lips. 'You're right. We can do anything, as long as it's together. We're a team.'
'Always and for ever, Love.'
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