Four Couples, Same Habits

The Princess's Hand

Note: This isn't related to the other old time royalty AU oneshot, Baby Bond, that I'll be posting tomorrow.

Marinette gazed into the prince's eyes. They were such a vibrant green. As green as the freshest grass from the land. She loved them.

She stood by her father's throne, half listening to the conversation that the Kong was having with the king of another kingdom.

"Papa," Marinette said when he'd gotten a chance to catch his breath. King Gabriel and Prince Adrien were being escorted out, under the protection of the guards. "Can you..."

He was the only one who really knew much about her feelings towards the prince.

"Of course, my dear...Prince Adrien?"

The blond turned around. "Yes?"

"It would appear that my daughter has developed feelings for you. Now is your chance to become her betrothed and take her hand in marriage, if you so choose."

Adrien checked her out. Hair that reached her shoulders, bluebell eyes, and nice curves. She was visually appealing. He'd seen her in meetings, voicing her mind well to the other kingdoms, laughing with them.

She seemed like an amazing girl.

"This is a wonderful chance to do good for the kingdoms, Adrien. You two are halves that complete each other perfectly. Balance each other out. You have the most powerful miracles in your blood. There will be problems, but always a solution." Gabriel said.

"You don't have to persuade me, Father." Adrien said. "I love her. I'll take her hand."

Marinette blushed even more.

Adrien couldn't help but smirk. "What, you weren't expecting that?"

She shook her head.

"Then you don't know me."

"I do." She argued. "You're overly confident. One day you'll be so occupied boasting about yourself that you'll hurt yourself."

"Why, we certainly don't need that. I need to be in good shape for you."

She giggled. "You're a charmer."

"My middle name is charm, my lady."

"Prince Adrien Charm Agreste. PACA. I dislike it. I think that King Adrien Agreste, betrothed to Queen Marinette Agreste, sounds better."

"I love it."

Gabriel cleared his throat, ending the flirtfest. Both kids looked at him with dissatisfied frowns.

"You'll have plenty of time for flirtation on the wedding day." He assured them. "Adrien, come."

He blew Marinette a kiss, then followed his father out.

Marinette hugged her father tight. "Thank you, Papa!"

"Just remember me when you're married, my darling."