She has been alone for so long that she forgot what it was like to care for others. She is constantly asked who she cares for and can never think of a single person. Until she does and Marinette would do anything to keep them safe but, until then sh...
A/N- I apologize for the late update I've been struggling to stay motivated cause of everything going on in the world, I thank you for your patience and support. Enjoy! :)
Tonight was the night, the Wayne Gala. And Marinette was nervous she'd never been excited to go with someone on a real date. She could just imagine her and Jason on the dance floor or buffet table laughing at all the stuck-up rich people they could care less about. In a way, it was nice to know that for an evening she wasn't alone. Sure patrol is nice but they are focusing on the crime-ridden streets, and they barely get to hang out during the day as Marinette has a nine to five job.
Knock Knock
Marinette's face lights up in excitement as she struts to the door. "Hey," she says to Jason who is holding a beautiful bouquet of roses for her. "Hey, you look gorgeous," as she did. Marinette wore a sparkling red dress with a slit exposing one leg and her long straight hair cascading down her back.
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She blushes and smiles back before grabbing the roses and putting them away. They both head out to the limo in front of her apartment. She gets in and sees everyone else, "hello," Marinette says politely. Dick smiles widely "Hi! I'm Dick, that's Tim" Tim waves, "Bruce," he nods, "And Damian." Who only stares at her. She smiles slightly and nods at them in return. No one brings tries to bring up their night job until "So where did you learn to fight?" She smiles "I've always known how to fight. My biological family on my mom's side comes from a long line of a martial artist." While the bats researched her she was never disowned or abandoned she just went missing. "Biological?" Bruce asks, she smiles sadly "I left, just because someone is of your own blood doesn't mean their family. I found a family in others, I actually hang out with them almost every night." Marinette watches as all their expressions soften at the end of her sentence, even Damian. Jason gaining some courage grabs her hand and she doesn't move it instead she squeezes it gently in return.
The rest of the ride is quiet as they all arrive back at the Manor before the gala starts. Jason and Marinette head to the buffet table while people and reporters start piling in. Bruce suddenly makes a toast "Hello everyone I would like to be the first to thank you all for coming. I would like to remind everyone that the Wayne foundation will be taking donations and all profits will be evenly distributed between my boys' choice in charity." Everyone claps once he finishes before starting to mingle. "Would you like to dance?" Marinette turns to Jason "of course."
They glide across the dance floor and look as if they are the only ones that matter and they are. You could see Marinette's eyes shine and Jason's smile is genuine. Suddenly Dick tapped Jason's shoulder "May I cut in?" Jason huffs "Fine" Mari only laughs. "Hey, Dick," "Marinette I wanted to thank you," "oh?" Dick gets a look of remembrance on his face "It's been a long time since he has been happy like this. It reminds me of when he first became Robin before he died. It's nice to see him like this, with you. Hell, even Bruce has noticed a change but that's just because they aren't fighting as much. So thank you,". Marinette smiles "I didn't do anything, if anything I owe so much to all of you after so long I finally found people I can rely on and love, it feels good." Dick smiles before opening his mouth to continue when suddenly windows shatter and glass goes everywhere.
The blast pushes Marinette away from Dick into Damian who at the time was nearing to ask for a dance. They crash into each other and Marinette protects Damian by hugging him close to her center. When everything settles they separate and look for the others. Paramedics rush in and check everyone and everyone is accounted for minus Bruce, Dick, Tim, Cass, and... Jason.
Marinette hugs Damian close to her side as they are confronted by the press, officers, and paparazzi. "Enough!" Marinette shouts gaining everyone's attention "If you'll excuse me I need to get Damian home, this has been a traumatic experience and his family is missing, he needs to sleep and process this without everyone flashing lights in his eyes," she lowers her head to his and makes it seem as if she is whispering words of reassurance. "Play along we can get to the cave quicker if you do," She pushes through while hugging Damian close who pretends to cry. While walking through she continues to play the sweet girlfriend of Jason as she plays with Damian's hair comfortingly, while glaring at the people who dare to stare.
They make it to the cave in record time where the rest of the bats are ready for instructions. Everyone brainstorms ideas of what happens when they get an incoming call. Barbra answers it and Talia appears "I'm sure you all are already trying to track down my beloved and the others but there is no need all I want is Marinette." Before shutting it off. "We can't do that," Duke says, "Agreed Fu is too powerful and the league would grow far too much with her on their side." Everyone starts discussing what they need to do as Marinette sneaks off, the only one who notices is Damian.
He follows her home where he watches as she breaks down crying, once done she turns to him "If we're gonna do this it's just gonna be us," Damian smirks "Agreed." Marinette gets up and leads him to one of her spare rooms, inside is a single table with a book and box on it. Marinette reaches for it but stops, Damian gives her a look of confusion "What is the matter, Fu?" "It's been years since I've last seen them, I'm not sure what I'd say. Hell, I'm not even sure what they'd say, Plagg only comes out when I need to transform the rest of the time he's in here. The funny thing is I still don't wanna see them so I'm not going to." Marinette takes off her ring and puts it in the box. She turns to Damian "can you pilot the bat jet?" Damian's eyes gleam "tt, of course," "good this is what we are gonna do..."
Damian runs off and Marinette changes and does one last thing before she leaves.
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She looks herself in the mirror before grabbing the box and placing it in an over-the-shoulder bag. "I'm sorry Tikki." She walks to the roof of her building where Damian now in his Robin suit is hovering with the bat jet. The ride is quiet until they reach the Himalayas. Once they are standing outside the league's base Marinette turns to Damian "Whatever happens in there no matter what it won't be your fault understand?" "Tt what are you talking about fu?" Marinette sadly smiles underneath her mask "nothing" they both head in Marinette's heals making that iconic sound.
