Well, here we are, the final chapter. I joined this site a little over a year ago and published my first story, which was also about Nathanael and Juleka. It's been an interesting experience and what better way to finish off the year? I just wanted to thank you all so much for reading and all of the support, it's been amazing. With all that said, let's finish this story off.
Disclaimer: I do not own Miraculous Ladybug or the characters.
All OC's in this story are owned by me.
Everyone was rejoicing as the water began to disappear, rushing to the streets.
As the people around them ran out of the school, Nathanael and Rose went elsewhere for Nathanael to tell his secrets.
As Nathanael retold his story, Rose was enthralled the whole way through, almost as if she were watching a movie.
"I bet Juleka was pretty surprised when you showed her who you were." Rose said.
"Yeah." Nathanael said, remembering.
That's when the realization hit him.
"Juleka!" He shouted.
"What?" Rose asked.
"I have to go check on her and make sure she's alright, thanks Rose." Nathanael said.
"No problem and remember, your secret is safe with me." Rose promised, giving a thumbs up.
Nathanael smiled and ran off, making his way through the crowd of people.
"At this rate, I'll never reach her." Nathanael thought.
"Nathanael!" He heard someone call out, faintly.
He listened closely again, waiting to see if he was right.
"Nathanael!" He heard it again, this time recognizing the voice.
"Juleka!" He called out, moving towards where her voice was coming from.
Both of them rushed through the crowd, meeting face to face and enveloped each other in an embrace.
"Are you okay?" Nathanael asked, in concern.
"Yeah, I'm just glad you're alright." Juleka said.
The two remained there, among a seemingly endless field of people, just standing there in each other's arms.
"Juleka, it's been a long day, would it be alright if…I stayed the night?" Nathanael asked.
Juleka blushed, not expecting him to be so forward.
Nathanael was blushing as well, nervously trying to break the tension.
"I didn't m-mean it like that, I was just wondering." Nathanael stuttered.
Juleka giggled at his behavior and pulled him in for a kiss.
Juleka broke the kiss and whispered back.
"Of course you can stay." Juleka said.
Juleka grabbed him by the hand and lead him home, smiling the whole way.
He was hers.
The Next Morning.
As Juleka and Nathanael walked to school, they immediately took notice of what was happening around them.
Every newspaper and headline read similarly.
All in all, it said one statement.
Rev Rogue saves Paris.
Nathanael looked on, hardly believing what he had accomplished.
He was never one to have praise go to his ego, but right now, he'd felt pretty good.
Juleka smiled as a few kids ran down the street, dressed as Rev Rogue, pretending to fight an akumatized villain.
"It looks like someone's famous." Juleka said.
"Rev's famous, I'm just me." Nathanael said.
Juleka put her arm around him and the two continued to walk.
Upon entering the school, everyone was talking about Rev Rogue.
Nathanael lowered his head a bit, embarrassed by so many people talking about him, even if they didn't know who he really was.
When they got to the classroom, it was no different.
Alix and Kim were praising Rev's fighting skills.
Max was amused by Rev's emphasis on logic.
Rose was fawning over his powers and how much imagination it would take to make such creations.
Rose gave Nathanael and Juleka a knowing look, Juleka looking at Nathanael suspiciously.
"I may have told Rose after she found Trixx." Nathanael whispered.
Juleka sighed, knowing she was going to get an earful later from Rose, about how she could keep such a secret from her best friend.
Everyone took their seats and the school day began.
Strangely, Nathanael stayed awake the whole time, actually paying attention.
When that bell rang, he ran out quicker than he ever did before.
"Why are you so excited?" Trixx asked.
"Let's just say, I haven't felt this great in a long time." Nathanael said.
Nathanael ran into an alley, transforming into Rev.
He leapt from rooftop to rooftop, flipping and gliding through the city, stopping when he reached a high point.
Looking out upon the city, a new feeling entered his heart.
He had defeated villains, rescued damsels in distress and protected the innocent.
He had become what he had always wanted to be, ever since he had read his first comic books.
He had become just like those symbols of inspiration and hope.
He was now and forever, a hero.