University during the day and fighting villains at night is a full time schedule for Marinette. She is studying fashion design, 3 years after high school, and is enjoying every second, putting the past behind her, excluding her alter ego, she has marched forward, ready to pursue a fashion career. She was happy, after what happened. During 11th grade, Adrien left. He left without saying goodbye to anyone, which confused Marinette. She was cracked, ready to break. Chloe, in a fit of sadness was akumatised, signalling Marinette to transform. Chat appeared, although didn't say much. After the akuma was defeated, he pulled Ladybug aside. "I can't do this anymore." He admitted, shocking Ladybug. "I can't put my life on the line for people that don't care for the real me." He paused, clearly depressed and emotional. "I can't be your partner anymore." He left after that, leaving Ladybug frozen, and most definitely broken. The two guys in her life, her crush and her partner... gone. Three years past and she is still broken, she just happens to be good at hiding things. Her and Alya have gotten a lot closer, along with Nino. They were a trio, holding each other together. Marinette was finally content, ready to move on from Adrien and Chat Noir, or so she says.