The Nutcracker Prince

Chapter 6

Marinette and her prince were led to two thrones and a small table of sweets stood in front of them.

"And now for your entertainment and delight." Tikki said. "Our best dancers would like to preform for you."

"Ladies and Gentlemen put your hands together for the Arabian Coffee." A man announced.

The lights dimmed. A girl who looked a lot like Alya stepped forth, she wore a fitted bra, a full length skirt, and a veil. The outfit was orange and the color red was painted along the edges. Her feet were bare and she wore gold bracelets on her wrists and ankles that made a jiggling sound as she moved. Exotic Arabian music played, the girl began to dance in a mysterious and seductive way. Her movement was like a snake, a snake of beauty and mystery.

"And now for the Spanish Chocolate." The announcer said.

Spanish music played, a boy who liked Nino appeared. He was dressed in a brown matador costume. He took the Arabian dancer in his arms and two of them began to flamaco dance. They clapped and swayed to the Hispanic music until it ended. Everyone clapped as they left.

"Next we have Wayzz and Nooroo. The Chinese Tea." The announcer said.

A box was pushed before them. It opened, a green man and a purple boy stepped out. They jumped, leaped, and flipped like acrobats. Next was the shepardess, a girl who looked identical to Mylene wore a blue dress, bonnet, and carried a pan flute. When she played it a man wearing sheep cap who could've been Ivan's twin came over to dance with her.

After their preformance the Russian Candy Canes and Gingerbread Children began to jump and spin happily. One little girl who bared a strong resemblance to Manon danced over to Marinette with a bouquet of flowers which she handed to her. The fifth act were the flowers. A group of young girls in flower like tutus waltz and twirled merrily. One of them wore a purple dress and the other wore a pink pastel one. Their appearances mirrored Juleka and Roses's.

Marinette knew that these dancers weren't her friends from home but they sure did look like them. She wondered why.

"Last but not least our very own Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier." The annoucer said.

Tikki and Plagg took their place next to each other and began to dance. Marinette had never seen anyone dance with such grace and passion. He lifted her up and spun her. They gazed at each other lovingly before finishing. Marinette, Chat, and everyone applauded. Marinette thought they were the best. Suddenly she felt Chat lead her from the throne and into the middle of the room. He gently took her hand.

"May I have this dance My Lady?"

"Yes but I'm not that good of a dancer."

"I doubt that."

Then the most beautiful music Marinette had ever heard began to play. Chat bowed, Marinette curtsied, he pulled her closer to him and the two began to waltz. Marinette stood on her toes and danced with the most elegant grace which surprised her since most of the time she was klutz. Cat Noir then took his princess in his arms and she draped her arm around his neck. They pulled apart only for him to spin her slowly and pull her into a dip. Then he brushed his lips against her in passionate kiss. Marinette slid her arm up his shoulder while his hand covered the back of her head, stroking her hair. When their lips parted the crowd applauded.

"Marinette?" He said.

"Yes." She replied.

He took her hands in his, kneeled down, and placed his head gently on the back of her hands. "Will you stay with me?"

"Stay with you?"

"Yes, I promise you'll be very happy and someday when we're older I'll ask you to marry me."

"Oh Cat Noir.." She sighed lovingly. "I'd love to."

Suddenly the clock chimed in a loud way that shook the ground, Cat Noir could no longer feel Marinette's hands, he looked up to see she was disappearing.

"Marinette!" He gasped.

"Oh no." She said looking at her now see through body. "I have to go home now."

"Marinette." He tried to grab her but it was like trying to grab air. "Please, I love you."

"I'm sorry." She said starting to cry. Then she was gone, the heartbroken prince fell to his knees in sorrow.

...

"Cat Noir?" Marinette said waking up. She was back in the living room on the couch but her doll was no where to be found. "Cat Noir? Cat!"

"Marinette! There you are." Sabine said. "We've been looking all over for you. Go get dressed or we'll be late."

"Mother have you seen my doll?"

"No Dear now hurry."

Marinette reluctantly went back up to her room. She got dressed in a pale blue dress and tied a pink ribbon in her hair. She slid on her tights and mary-janes. Once she was dressed she got on her knees and began to cry as she thought of her dear sweet prince. It couldn't have all been a dream, it just couldn't.

"Marinette are you ready?" Sabine asked walking in.

"Darling what's wrong?" Tom said when he saw her tears.

"You shouldn't be crying on such a happy day." Sabine said.

"I lost Cat Noir." She sobbed.

"Don't worry we'll get you a new doll. Now let's eat breakfast."

Marinette could hardly bring herself eat anything. After breakfast everyone gathered in the other room. Then there was a knock at the door.

"Merry Christmas Fu." Andre said.

"Merry Christmas to you as well. Sorry I'm late but I had to pick up a friend of mine." He said. "Everyone this is Adrien Agreste."

A charming young boy in a suit walked in. Chloe immediately went for him.

"Hi I'm Chloe. You are very handsome. You know my Daddy is the richest man in France."

"So I've been told." He said uninterested.

"Care for a stroll?" She said holding out her hand.

His eyes went over to Marinette who was sitting in a corner crying. He smiled and walked toward her ignoring Chloe. Fu smiled, Chloe scoffed.

"Well of all the nerve."

"Excuse me." He said gently to Marinette. "Why are you crying?"

She turned around to answer but gasped when she saw his face. She stood up and blinked in disbelief.

"Please don't cry." He said taking her hand and kissing it. "I can not bear to see anyone cry especially on Christmas."

"Cat Noir?"

"Actually it's Adrien but I do like that name." He said smiling. "You remind me of a beautiful princess I danced with in a dream once but that dance was rudely interrupted I believe her name was Marinette."

"That's my name too."

"Really?" He winked at her, then pulled her closer to him. "Would you like to finish our dance...princess?" He whispered in her ear.

"Of course my prince." She whispered black while smiling.

He took her hand and lead her to another room.

"Dudes, what just happened?" Nino asked.

"It's a long story my boy." Fu said. "Perhaps I'll tell it over Christmas dinner tonight."

He smiled as he watched Adrien and Marinette dance and then join into a kiss. He chuckled and went to speak with the other adults.