CatWalk

Fifteen

"Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to introduce you to Paris's heroes. Each of them has prepared to give a speech in Ladybug's memory." Sabrina announced.

She was Mayor Bourgeois's secretary. She had the same haircut from her high school years but traded her glasses for a more professional pair. Mayor Bourgeois was supposed to do the introduction but she told Sabrina that something important had come up.

First Carapace said a few words in honor of the fallen bug. "I didn't know Ladybug as well as the other heroes but I can tell you she was brave. She didn't back down from anyone know matter how hard it was. Rena Rouge wished she could be here to say things but she's got somethings in the oven. She would probably tell you how she looked up to Ladybug ever since she made her debut. How she thrived on being near such an amazing person. Ladybug was her inspiration."

Alya was of course there videotaping the speeches for the Ladyblog which she rarely posted on anymore. The next hero to give a speech was Queen Bee who was a big kiss up to Ladybug.

"I wanna be optimistic in that a Ladybug isn't dead just retired. Being a superhero causes both a physical and emotional toll. She probably out there starting a family or at least being happy because that girl deserves the best."

Alya was surprised that Queen Bee believed that Ladybug was alive if only that there was evidence that she was alive but there was no evidence she was dead either. Marinette didn't know that Queen Bee was capable of sincerity. She always thought that she had too much of a Chloé or Lila personality to be sincere.

"I don't know where to bee-gin. Ladybug never liked my stupid puns but she would humor me and laugh. If I could have her back even if it was for just one day, I would tell her that I...."

He paused for a moment wondering if he could still love someone after ten years of knowing she was dead. Was he doomed to never love again? He looked across the room to see Marinette hold her daughter's hand watching him speak.

"She was the only girl I could imagine starting a family with. She would of been a great mother. I was probably excepted to say that a loved her. Wasn't that always obvious? She had rejected me multiple times but I kept asking just for that slight change of her saying 'Yes'. Looking back I believe I didn't ask enough."

Tears swelled in the corner of his eyes. Marinette was also tearing eyed. He thought of having a future with Ladybug. 'With Ladybug'.

"Mommy, are you okay?" Emma asked not sure why her mom was getting all emotional.

"I'm fine."

Marinette said wiping a stray tear from her cheek with got the attention of ChatNoir who didn't understand why his speech effected her so. Did she develop feelings for ChatNoir after that one night stand?