The Nutcracker Prince

Chapter 5

Marinette wondered where Cat Noir was, he had been gone for quite a while. She stood up and went to find him. She had halfway started when a mist of snow surrounded her, sending her into a cage of ice.

"What...where am I?" She asked.

"In the moth king's special prison." A mouse said. "You're going to stay here while he fights Cat Noir."

"No! Not my solider." She said.

"Yes! When he's done with him he'll be nothing but a pile of stuffing."

The castle door opened, Cat Noir looked up at the cage. "Marinette!"

"Cat Noir!"

"Don't worry my princess, I'll get you out of there."

"That is if you survive our little duel." The moth King said.

He drew his sword, Cat Noir drew his as the two began to fight. Swords clashed and the two fighters grunted. Marinette watched nervously from her icy prison.

"Oh I can't just sit here and do nothing." She said. "I have help him."

She pulled a hair pin from her hair and picked the lock. Cat Noir struggled to fight against his enemy but it was difficult. Then the moth king swatted his sword away and began to beat the poor solider without mercy. With one swipe he knocked him to the wall.

"You're done for." He laughed. He raised his sword for the killing blow.

"Don't!" Marinette said running in front of Cat Noir. "Stop it! You horrid thing! How dare hurt him!"

"Why you annoying little pest!" He grabbed Marinette roughly by the arm and squeezed her chin. "I'll tear your pretty face apart for this."

Marinette screamed, which woke Cat Noir from his injuries. Horror struck his face when he saw the sword being raised to her face.

"Nooo!" He forced himself up and lunged for the moth king with his sword. He released Marinette and clashed his sword with Cat Noir's. Desperate to help him, Marinette took off one of her shoes and threw it out the moth king's head. He turned to her and Cat Noir stabbed him while he was distracted. He coughed, then his body turned to dust.

Cat Noir let out a sigh of relief then dropped to the floor in exhaustion, Marinette rushed to his side.

"My poor brave prince. Are you alright?" She said.

"I haven't felt pain in such a longtime. It hurts." He said smiling weakly. Marinette began to cry, Cat Noir wiped her tears away. "Don't be too sad, after all I'm just a doll really."

"You are so much more than that...my prince."

"I'm not really a prince anymore."

"I don't care, I'm sorry I'm not a princess but if I was one I would always love you no matter what."

She kissed him on his lips. Cat Noir smiled when he felt her soft lips touch his. Suddenly sparkling dust filled the area, she watched in awe as Cat Noir disappeared and in his place was a young man dressed in a red suit with a blue jacket, black boots and white gloves. His hair was golden blonde and his eyes were gorgeous green. He was by far the most handsome young man she had ever seen. He stood up, then gently took Marinette's hand to help her up.

"Wha...where is my solider?"

"It's me Marinette." He said gently.

"Cat?"

"Yes my princess."

"What? But I don't understand."

"You freed me from the moth king's spell. You were a true princess who loved me no matter what. Thank you."

Suddenly Marinette's night dress turned into a pink gown, her hair was styled into curls with sparkles and a pink ribbon in her hair, and her red shoes became pink slippers. The dust whirled around the them, sending them to a joyful kingdom full of light and color. A crowd of people clapped and cheered when they arrived.

A young woman with glimmering red hair, a blue eyes, and wearing a red bell tutu stepped forth. Behind her was a young man with black hair, green cat eyes, and wearing a black leotard and tights.

"Who are they?" Marinette asked.

"Tikki the sugar plum fairy and her cavalier Plagg."' Cat Noir said.

"Oh she is beautiful." Marinette gasped.

"Welcome back your highness." Tikki said.

"Took you long enough." Plagg said. "The kingdom has been anxious to see their prince."

"And we have you to thank." Tikki said to Marinette. She planted a kiss on Marinette's forehead and held out her hand to Cat which he kissed.

"Well I don't understand how I could've done this? I'm not a princess." She said.

"My Dear, to be a true princess you don't need money, a castle, or to be of royal blood. You just need a heart full of love and compassion."

"Well that's all nice but can we get going?" Plagg said. "We'll be late."

"For what?" Marinette asked.

"Why your banquet of course." Tikki said. "Come along now."

Then they were escorted to a sleigh ride that would take them to their banquet.