If Only He Saved Her

Chapter 9: One Day...

^^Just wanted to put that out there it not mine tho^^

I like stars...don't you?

No One's POV______________

Today is the day. The day Adrien would be known as captain of the French army. It it is an honor to be ranked so high after only 4 years of training. It could make any father proud of his son.

But there was no father. No mother. No friend. Only a cruel,uncaring, ignorant king known as Adrien's brother. But still he was family...

He looked in the mirror. The reflection showed Adrien what had he become since the plunder of Papillon and his crew. His eyes were so dull it seemed like a candle  in his eyes went out. Dark bags hung under his eyes showed he never got rest because of late night training,long studies,and daydreaming of where Marinette and his missing friends could be and if they were still alive. His skin was no longer bright and youth looking, his energy out like a torch in a dark room vanished.

He seemed to match his brother's personality. Thinking of his brother, Adrien happened to be in the garden of his mother and father's grave when he heard a voice,

"Mother, I'm sorry. I'll make things better,I promise. With myself. With Adrien. With my kingdom. I will love everyone and show them I am not who I am now,but who I was before. I love you. It's just going to be so hard, even if you don't believe in me."

His brother made a promise, Adrien wondered what motivated the man to make a promise as big as that. He shrugged it off and tried smiling,thinking of Marinette's sweet voice saying,

"If you smile, you'll feel better, I promise."

He smiled. He tried laughing. Then he walked out of his chamber to the throne room to be recognized as captain of the French army. He was excited, the youngest captain and the first royal to resign the responsibility of being a prince. Yes he was still royalty, yes he was still called a prince, but he wanted to be captain. When he was younger he wanted to be captain because he wanted to protect and lead the army into battle. Now he wanted to be captain because of the missing subjects taken away by Papillon. Most were his friends. One of them he loved the most, not in the friendly way mind you.

But now was not the time to think of the beautiful bluenette, it was time for him to be honored.

Time skip because I'd get carried away😅--------

He once again looked at his reflection in his chamber. This time he looked older, not because of the pain he went through, but what he accomplished and earned. The badge hung on his suit, the colors of the French flag striped down, the gold shimmered if he faced the sun, and the honorable name "Prince Adrien, Captain of the French army" made him feel mature enough to take on any form of evil, like his brother. But he questioned the fact of his brother being evil. Felix might just be alone and afraid.

The sound of light footsteps came behind, another joined Adrien in the mirror. Hair as blond as the prince, eyes blue like the early morning sky, dress yellow with black accessories. He acknowledged her,walking to his balcony. The view was amazing, the sun setting, the skies a variety of colors, the ocean waves hitting the boats that were tied to the docks.

She followed, stood by his side,

"Congratulations Adrien, you did it. All that hard work paid off. I wish I could do something just as great."