July 14th, Ball is here!
Marinette and Alya jumped out of the car and walked into the open garden the school (well mostly Mayor Bourgeois) rented for the event. A open, large building was next to the garden with food drinks and a dance floor. Flowers and plants of all sizes and colors filled the area. Bushes took up a large section and steps lead to a hidden part of the garden. The part of the garden where all the kids stood, was paved with stone, which created a second dance floor. Arcs marked the edge of the stones and each arc was decorated with fresh flowers of the national colors for Bastille Day. The entire garden was been decorated with lanterns, sheer curtains, and other elegant décor. The moon was barely visible, but the many stars gently placed light in the sky. Music played from a small band of student volunteers. Simple, but pretty masks were in a bin for all the students to take. Adrien and Nino were talking with Kim and Alix when the girls walked over. Adrien had a purple mask on to match suit, as did Marinette with her dress. Nino was wearing a sharp black tux with a dark green tie, he had a green mask to match. Alya took a white mask. Kim wore a black mask.
"I'm just saying, you look oddly familiar with a mask on." Alix suspected , as she spoke to Adrien. Marinette and Alya held back a bit off laughter.
"Maybe because they're in class with us. Everyday." Kim thought-aloud.
"Hey! Alya said. She and Marinette each went to their dates side. Nino was stunned how gorgeous Alya was in her dress. One of a kind, just like the girl.
"You guys look great! I love your dresses." Alix said. "Thanks, Alix. I love yours too." Marinette replied.
"Hi." Nino quickly said, still stunned. "Hi, ready to dance and celebrate Bastille Day?" Adrien said. He placed his hand around Marinette's shoulder, she smiled.
"I have two left feet.." Marinette started. "As long as you're fine with me stepping on your toes." She leaned her head lightly on Adrien's shoulder. Alya gave Marinette a thumbs up as they walked away.
Adrien took Marinette's hand and they walked to the dance floor. "It's alright I have two right feet. We'll even out." At the edge of the floor, the two swayed to the upbeat beat.
"It's funny how all this worked out. A few weeks ago I was going to this ball with Chat Noir and had what I thought was a hopeless crush on you." Marinette chuckled. She met Adrien's emerald green eyes. His eye's seemed to glow in the dark.
"And I was getting yelled at for my cat puns." Adrien added. Marinette laughed. Adrien loved her laugh, the past year he heard it as Ladybug, before that it has been a long time since he ever heard laughter, or laughed himself. She was his light, even in her darkest days.
For the next couple hours, Marinette and Adrien danced, played some of the games, and just had a fun night. For a while, they left the dance floor so they could openly talk to Tikki and Plagg. While on the dance floor, they saw Chloe with a few guys following her every move. Chloe seemed pleased with the boys fawning over her, but kept turning her head toward Nathaniel, who was eating a slice on cake with Lila. Marinette couldn't tell for sure, but Lila looked genuinely happy with Nathanial, or maybe it's another lie. Alya and Nino both have wicked dance moves, so they were on the dance floor for most of the night, the only time they left the floor was to eat the dessert. Nino twirled Alya around, then Alya dipped Nino, making him blush a dark shade of rouge. Some girls from their class cheered on the couple has Alya dipped Nino.
Later that night, while sitting down to eat more cake, (you can never get enough, unless you're vegan and can't have cake because of eggs and milk.)Marinette said
"I'm sorry."
Adrien turned his head in confusion, what does she have to apologize for? "Why? For what?"
"It's just-silly..; I still think about that I did as Lady Fortune every day, I get whiplash-like memories whenever certain things are mentioned, or when I transform into Ladybug. I could have hurt you. You saved me Adrien. Saved Everyone. From me."
Adrien set his cake down, and reached for Marinette's hand. "Do you forgive Alya for Lady Wifi?"
Marinette saw where Adrien was getting to. "Yes." She said. Adrien took her and lead her throughout the garden and found an empty bench for them to sit on, away from the crowds. Flowers and vines secluded them from people. Tikki and Plagg flew out of their hiding places.
"Do you forgive Nino, and Mylene? Kim? Rose, Juleka, Alix, Max, Ivan, Sabrina, Nath, Chloe? Do you forgive them?" Adrien asked again.
"Yes."
"Then forgive yourself, because we forgive you." Tikki added in. She flew up to Marinette's shoulder.
"You were brainwashed, Hawkmoth tricked you. Anything you did wasn't you." Plagg said. He floated over to Adrien who had a small piece of cheese for him.
"Thanks guys." Marinette said.
After they left their hiding spot, Adrien was very confusioned with what was happening. Nino and Kim seemed to have gotten into some type of dance battle. Alya and Alix each cheered on their dates, a large crowd of people behind them cheered too. Marinette ran over to Alya and cheered along with the crowd. Adrien took his phone out of his pocket to take photos of the two dancers. The dancers continued dancing until a scream was heard. Everyone paused to see if someone fell or something. Then a weird shreek was heard. Everyone went down on the floor and covered their ears.
"WHAT IS THAT?" Kim yelled at the top of his lungs.
"WHAT!" Everyone responded, not being able to hear him over the shrieking.
"STUDENTS COME INTO THE BUILDING, LOCKDOWN PROCEDURE IS INICIATED! Come!" An unknown teacher yelled over the microphone. The many, many students rushed into the building. It was a madhouse as the students ran like bulls. Each a bit scared and confused. Because when, when do you ever actually use the lockdown procedures and fire drills you learn? Barely ever. The students all filled into the ballroom to hide. Marinette, Adrien, Nino, and Alya ended up in the corner by a coat closet and a bathroom.
"I don't think this an akuma." Alya whispered to Nino. He held her tighter.
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Tales of the Bug and Cat
Fanfiction"...it's you." Chat Noir said, changing back. Adrien was star-struck in awe at what he just witnessed. "It has been YOU all along. Marinette!... you're My Lady." He started to chuckle, but then saw the look on his Lady's face. "Marinette?" Marinett...
