Midnight Tresses

Chapter 8

Marinette was overwhelmed with fear and excitement, she was going to leave the tower today. She was actually going outside after six years of being locked up.

"Are you okay?" Adrien asked her.

"I'm terrified "

"You don't have to go today if you don't want to."

"No. I'm ready."

He threw down the rope ladder and climbed down. Marinette looked down at the world that waited for her. She was so frightened and almost thought about baking out but the thought of freedom and adventure encouraged her to press on. She climbed down the ladder until she reached the ground. She took a deep breath and inhaled the summer breeze. She was out, she was free.

"How do you feel?" He asked.

"Free. I feel free. Take me to the kingdom please."

He smiled and helped her onto his horse. Then they went to the kingdom, it was even more incredible than she remembered. The sun was shining bright, laughter of children filled the air. She smelled delicious food cooking from different places. The villagers were having a feastival, there would be music, games, dancing, and tasty treats provided by the best baker in the kingdom. The feastival hadn't started yet so Adrien decided to show her all of his favorite spots in the kingdom.

He took her to the theatre where they saw a show, then to a place where they made paintings and pottery. Marinette painted a picture of Plagg and Tikki sitting together and thought it was very adorable. After that he took her to the flower shop where he bought her a pink rose that she wore in her hair. They went to a dress shop where Marinette tried on nearly every dress and finally they went to the library.

"This is the library." Adrien said as they walked inside. "I come here all the time, the castle has it's own library but all the books in there are only nonfiction which I enjoy reading but sometimes I love a good story."

"Can we read some books?"

"Sure."

They went to speak with the librarian. She was a young woman with wavy auburn hair and hazel eyes.

"Hello again your highness, how may I hel- whoa! That's a lot of hair." She said noticing Marinette's braid. "So...I'm guessing you'd like a book on how to do your hair?"

"No." Marinette giggled. "But I would like a book. Something with a love story in it."

"Okay let me see what we have."

Adrien and Marinette sat in the library reading one book after another. The librarian watched them and she couldn't help but notice the chemistrythe two shared.

"Are you two going to the feastival?" She asked them.

"Yes. Would you like to come with us?" Marinette offered.

"Sure. I'm Alya by the way."

"Pleasure to meet you."

When the feastival started everyone in the kingdom was excited. They decided to start off with the games, all the children were running around, laughing and playing with their ribbons and balls. Marinette couldn't help but join them, she played catch with the little boys and she let the little girls style her hair with their ribbons. Adrien smiled as he watched her play with the children. Aside from Princess Rose, Marinette was the only girl he knew who actually liked children. Once the games were over they started handing out food and treats. They ate buttered rolls, spiced apples, little cakes, and cookies with jam and they drank hot chocolate. At sun down cheerful music played and the peasants started to dance. Marinette danced so gracefully and delicately that it looked like she was gliding.