Ladybug in China

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Adrien

Adrien lay on his back in the temple's garden thinking about Marinette as he watched the sunset. She was such a lovely girl, she was keeping his secret, one that he surprisingly couldn't think of anyone else to be so trustworthy to keep it except Ladybug herself. They were a lot alike and as he thought more deeply he couldn't see why they weren't the same person. His phone began buzzing breaking him from his thoughts, the caller ID said Ladybug. Adrien quickly picked up, "Well hello m'lady, how may I assist you?" He heard a small laugh on the other end, "Well hello to you too kitty. I was hoping you would meet me at the landing pad and show me around." "That would be my purrleasure, my lady." "Good and what would be meow-est helpful is if you had cheese ready for Plagg, he has been pestering me the whole trip!! How do you put up with him? My kwami is much more cooperative." Adrien laughed "That's Plagg for you!!!! Tell him I will have a whole plate of cheese for him. Before I go do that do you or Tikki need anything?" He heard her pause, "Well yeah but how did you know my kwami's name is Tikki?" "Because we have met before, Mister Bug and Lady Noir remember?" She laughed, "Oh right! Well, I have to go, see you soon kitty!" "See you soon Bugga-boo."

Adrien hurried around the kitchen preparing the cheese plate and also prepared a meal for Ladybug and some sweets for Tikki, then he left the Temple and headed down the path towards the pad. He savored the smell of cherry blossoms and cooked food, the sound of the breeze rustling the leaves, children's laughter, and the song of the mountain chiffchaff. As he got closer to the pad he noticed that Master Minzhe was already there, he crept closer quietly not wanting to disturb his conversation with Roly. His phone vibrated and he looked down to see messages from the night before from Alya flashing angrily across the screen. "Adrien, Marinette told me not to but I will give you a piece of my mind. What kind of man are you breaking her heart like that? Writing a love note to her when you don't even mean it? I know she is just a friend to you but she doesn't feel the same way. She has had feelings for you for years, she just hasn't told you because she doesn't want to ruin your friendship. How can you be so blind, Adrien? Wake up! I won't let you hurt her anymore so stay away from her. Luka is the only one who has loved her, she knows that but she still stubbornly waits for you. I will let you know this, she is done and is not coming to Japan." Adrien read, his heart slowly breaking and his mind screamed at him for being so heartless. He never meant to hurt Marinette, he cared about her he truly did but he lied and hurt her and Kagami. They didn't deserve him, not even Ladybug. What would she think of him now? Master Minzhe stood, "Come Chat Noir, the helicopter is coming, let's move out of the way. Adrien looked up to see the helicopter descending, blades whirring, and leaped out of the way. As soon as it landed Ladybug stepped out a smirk on her face, "Looks like curiosity almost killed the cat huh kitty?" Adrien grinned, "Well it's a good thing I have nine lives."

Ladybug punched him in the arm, "Oh stop it, Adrien!" Adrien froze his face turning red, Ladybug looked at him inquisitively as she pulled her bags out from the helicopter, "What, cat got your tongue?" "No..it's just that was the first time you called me by my real name knowing who I am." Ladybug blushed and mumbled, "I guess it was." Master Minzhe stepped forward bowing, "Ladybug it is the utmost pleasure to meet you, I am Master Minzhe." Ladybug giggled and returned the bow "The pleasure is mine Master." A muffled scream came from her bag and it writhed uncontrollably. Ladybug gasped, "Oh Plagg! I'm sorry!" As soon as the bag opened Plagg flew out and right into Adrien's arms, "Adrien finally! This girl is crazy, all she has is sweets and everything is pink!!'" Master Minzhe laughed and Ladybug facepalmed, "Easy Plagg, I'm glad to see you too, and don't worry I have a plate of cheese all ready for you. You weren't too much of a problem to Marinette were you?" Plagg began to speak but Ladybug cut him off, "Adrien here," she slid a ring off her finger and placed it in his palm. It changed from pink and gold into the silver ring that was the cat miraculous. "Wow, I didn't know they did that." Ladybug smiled and hooked her arm around his, he started and looked down at her, "Come, let's get going."

Adrien led Ladybug through the village and watched her in silence as she took in the village, mouth agape. "Chat..it's more amazing than we could have imagined!!! I can't believe we brought this ancient village back to life." He smiled down at her, she was so beautiful and her eyes were shining with so much joy that he had an impulse to kiss her, his ears burned and he quickly pushed it aside, "Yeah it is isn't it? You are amazing my lady." She tilted her head up to meet his eyes only to jump and quickly turn away. He reached out and turned her face back up towards him, "What's wrong m'lady? Don't tell me I've grown fangs or something." He joked. Her face was bright red and when she met his eyes he could see conflict, "It's just it's hard to believe it was you all this time, that's all." "Are you disappointed with me m'lady?" "No kitten you're perfect..it's just I wish I could have known sooner in better consequences." Adrien began to ask her why when her earrings began to beep, she looked to Master Minzhe in panic, "Sir I'm about to transform, can you please get me to my room quickly and have my food in there for me?" Master Minzhe's eyes darted to Adrien who just nodded and then began to escort her inside as Adrien sadly went to the gardens, Plagg purring against his cheek to comfort him.


Marinette

"Did you see him Tikki? He looked so hurt and disappointed." Marinette sighed as she unpacked her belongings. Tikki nodded as she finished the last macaroon in Marinette's purse, "Yes I did, I think he wanted to know who you are but he can't Marinette." "I know Tikki but that will be hard. I can't stay transformed all the time, you need your energy." Tikki nodded and snuggled against Marinette's cheek, "Don't worry Marinette, we'll think of something." "I hope so." Marinette finished unpacking, slipping into the white dress that had been left on her bed, and turned to look at herself in the full-length mirror, she looked quite lovely and Tikki was quick to mention it, "You look beautiful Marinette!!" "Thank you Tikki but I don't see how I could wear it." A light knock on the door interrupted their conversation giving Marinette a start. "Who's there?" she called out tentatively. A sweet motherly voice answered, "It's me, Jie-Jie. I was wondering if I could meet you and of course see Tikki." Tikki squealed in excitement "Marinette open the door! Jie-Jie was the first Ladybug!!" "Wait, do you promise not to tell Chat, I mean Adrien who I am?" " I promise." 

Marinette opened the door and Jie-Jie came in also bringing the food she had requested. After placing the food down, Jie- Jie began to look her up and down making Marinette uneasy. "Umm Jie-Jie what are you doing?" Jie- Jie stopped surprised and then lightly laughed, "I'm sorry dear, I was just checking your size because I might want to make something for you, if you would like." Marinette smiled brightly, " You make clothes too?" "Yes I do..umm sorry what is your name?" Marinette laughed this time, " Oh right, my name is Marinette, and of course you know Tikki." Jie-Jie smiled as Tikki nuzzled her cheek, "Pleased to meet you Marinette, I have only heard the highest praise of you." Marinette looked down, "You mean Ladybug." Jie-Jie took her hand, "Marinette you are Ladybug with or without the mask and are perfect the way you are. Adrien admires Marinette just as much as he does Ladybug." Marinette looked up at Jie-Jie's gentle face, a light blush slowly growing on her face, "He said that about me?" Jie-Jie nodded, "Now come, I heard you needed non-magical masks." 

Marinette enjoyed the company of Jie-Jie, she was fun to talk to and she was so wise. Marinette learned to do sewing techniques she didn't even know existed. They altered the clothing that she brought to look more Chinese, removed her signature M and also made her some new clothing. She told Jie-Jie about Gabriel and Nathalie, about her parents, Alya and Nino, and all her friends but mostly about Adrien and Chat Noir. "At first I couldn't believe they were the same person but as I thought about it I could see it. Sometimes I saw the Chat Noir side come out of Adrien and with Chat the Adrien side. As Chat he can truly be himself just like me when I'm Ladybug. I fell in love with both sides of him, but does he love both sides of me?" Jie-Jie patted her on the shoulder, "That we may never know dear, now get some rest, we have a busy day tomorrow." Marinette sighed and snuggled in, "Good night Tikki." "Sweet dreams Marinette." 

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