Breaking Free

Chapter 19-Marinette

7 years later

UGH!! High school reunions. I had two of them. The one in Gotham was nice, but now I have to do the one in France. Chloé and Jason were meeting us here. I stepped out of the limo in a wine red dress, with a split in the side the went to my knee. The cut was a V-neck, and it was a tank top for the sleeves. Damian wore a tux. And our twins, Rowan and Stella, wore their own fancy clothes. I gripped Damians hand. I can't do this, I can't do this.
"You can do this Angel. I believe in you. And I love you. Don't forget that." Damian whispered in my ear.
"I don't know. I haven't seen them since my wrist. Adrien was arrested. I don't know."
"We're only here to see Kim, Alix, Max and Nino. It'll be fine." He kissed my ear and gripped my hand. I sighed and smiled. I grabbed Rowans hand, and Damian grabbed Stellas. We walked into the gym, and everyone froze. I put on a mask of indifference, till I spotted my friends, then I smiled and we headed in that direction.
"Hey guys!" I said with a smile. Nino and Kim hugged me.
"How are you dudette?" Nino asked
"I'm good. Rowan and Stella like playing pranks on their teacher. Remind you of anyone?"
Nino smirked "Didn't we put a thumbtack on Mrs O'Connors chair, because she wouldn't let us nap longer?"
I giggled "Yeah, then there was the water fight in second grade during math."
"Mommy, can I get some punch please?" Stella asked and tugged at my dress.
"Sure sweetie." I got a cup of punch and gave it to her. Then I was tackled into a hug.
"AUNT MARI!!"
"Jenna!"
Jenna is Chloé and Jason's little girl. She is the twins age. And I'm pretty sure Rowan likes her. He is more like his father in more ways than one.
"Is Rowan and Stella here?" She asked, practically jumping on her toes.
I laughed and pointed. She took off again and Rowan was the next victim, but he saw her coming and caught her instead. I felt Chloé take a spot next to me.
"Sorry we're late. Jason took to long showering and I had to wait for hot water." She grinned "but I ended up joining him and it worked out."
I sighed and shook my head. "You two, need to keep those comments to yourself."
We linked arms and joined the group.

~~~~~~ Time Skip~~~~~

I smiled happily at Kim and Alix as they went back and forth over which of the kids were cuter. Kim said Stella, Alix said Jenna. I talked with Max and Nino about how they were doing. Max and Nino started a company together. Max creates video games and Nino does the music and sound affects. He also does DJ gigs still. Chloé and Jason were talking with Damian about..... I don't have any clue. The kids were dancing to a song and Stella was teasing Rowan about Jenna. I giggled at that, she's as ruthless as me. Rowan has my blue/black hair, and Damians eyes. Stella has his hair and my eyes. Jenna was all Chloé, and Jason's attitude.
"Marinette, what are you doing here?"
"I have been here the whole time Lila. What do you want?" I said and turned to face the girl that ruined my life.
"I want to know why your here, and why you got Adrien arrested." She placed a hand on her hip, cocking it to the side. Her dress was a horrendous orange, and way to tight.
"He is a predator. I did away with him, when he came after me at the gala. I'm here to be with my friends and family. So, Lila, leave me alone."
I turned my back to her, and tried to start a conversation with Nino, but felt something press into my neck.
"Turn around. Now." Lila said, a gun pointed at my neck.
I turned slowly, but the reunion was going on, like none of this was happening. Lila shoved the gun further into my face. I refused to show my fear in front of her or my kids, so I took shallow breaths and concentrated on Lila.
"Your gonna leave. Your going to get Adrien out of Jail. Your going to stop getting in my way." Lila said and cocked the gun.
"Not happening." I said through my teeth. "DUCK!"
I ducked down and swept her legs out from underneath her. Lila fell, and the gun clattered to the floor. I tried to get up, but Lila kicked my in the side. I scrambled to get up, but Lila already reached the gun. She turned pointed and shot. I moved in time for it to hit my leg. The pain was blinding. I pushed past it and jumped on her. Blood coated my skin and dress. I threw the gun away from her, and pinned her arms. I punched her in the face and she was out cold. I fell to the ground and sighed. I pulled my purse out and grabbed the tweezers.
"Kids close your eyes please."
I waited for them to listen. When they did, I pulled the bullet out with a groan. Damian was at my side, holding me tight. I slumped against him. Chloé stitched me up and bandaged it. I thanked her and stood. Damian held me up.
"I think it's time to go. Someone call the cops for me will ya."
I grabbed Stellas hand, Damian grabbed Rowans and we left. Not quite happy, but ok.

THE END!!!