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Ladybug lightly tossed her yo-yo in the air and caught it. She repeated this action nearly five times before her feline partner arrived and joined her on the roof.
"Sorry, I'm late M'lady."
She smiled at him. "No worries, Chat."
"So, I thought I should let you know I'm going on a trip with some friends, so I'll be gone for a few days." He said this excited as if he had never been on a trip with friends before.
"Have fun, I'll be gone on Holiday as well." Ladybug said.
Chat's ears twitched. "I hope hawkmoth doesn't akumatize anyone while we're gone."
Ladybug nodded. Understanding his concern. "I'll talk to Carapace and Rena Rouge to see if they can protect Paris. Can you check in with Chloe?"
"If you mean our Queen B, sure I'll ask her."
I won't have to talk to Alya and Nino. They'll be going on the trip with me, Chloe is the only option. If she doesn't decide to tag along just because Adrien is going. Ladybug thought.
"Shall we start patrol?" Chat asked her. Ladybug smiled and flicked his bell with a smile, making him blush.
"We shall." She responded with a grin, ignoring the warmth spreading across her cheeks.
The pair continued their patrol with ease, the night was calm. Bug and Cat said their goodbyes and wished each other a good trip before going separate ways. Or so they thought.
….
Marinette stretched her arms as she sat in bed. She yawned and looked over to Tikki. Her kwami was fast asleep. It was hard to believe that such a small and adorable being could be so powerful.
Marinette smiled and crept out of bed. It was precisely 6:00 am and nearly 5⁰. Marinette pulled on a robe and went downstairs to make to hot cocoa and maybe steal something from the bakery.
It was Friday, still Christmas break. Alya and Nino would be picking her up in a couple of hours. Nino's family owned a small lodge in the French Alps. Alya's sister would drive them there and leave to join her friends in a nearby hotel, just in case they needed anything.
"Good morning, Marinette." Her mother called from the bakery's oven.
"Morning mom." Marinette smiled. "Could I steal a croissant or two for breakfast?"
Sabine smiled. "Of course. I'm surprised you're up this early. Are you excited?"
Marinette took a bite from a croissant and nodded happily as she chewed. "Thank you again for letting me go."
"Enjoy yourself dear, you deserve it."
Marinette kissed her mom's cheek and bid her father good morning as she went back upstairs.
The young girl took her hot cocoa and baked goods to her room.
"Tikki?" She called, setting the mug on her desk. The red kwami rubbed her eyes and gasped when she saw Marinette hold up a macaroon. She quickly flew to Marinette and took a hold of the treat
"Thank you, Marinette!"
"You're Welcome, Tikki. Are you ready for the trip?"
"I am, it will be good for you to have some time to yourself. You are Ladybug but you're also Marinette."
The young girl smiled. "I'm glad you think that way Tiki. I'm excited to go on the trip!"
"because you'll be able to spend time with your friends? Or spend time with Adrien?" The kwami teased with a giggle.
Marinette blushed and stuttered. "N-no. I mean! I'm happy because we'll all be together. You know, spend time as the group of friends that we are."
Marinette hadn't told anyone. But she was slowly starting to get over Adrien. It's not that she thought it was impossible for them to be together or that she wasn't good enough for him. Rather it was a feeling that she loved being his friend and was happy with that. If something was possible for them in the future, Marinette wouldn't mind. Despite what she told herself, she still battled her feelings. Not just for Adrien but other feelings that were…slowly surfacing.
Marinette grinned and made a fist, bringing her determined face on. "Alright Tiki, we have a greater matter to handle. Let's pack."
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"Adrieeennnnn, what do you mean I can't take a whole bag of camembert?"
"Plagg, I would appreciate it if you'd stop whining. Besides, we'll be there for three days."
Adrien closed his suitcase and placed it near his bedroom door. Plagg groaned and floated onto the boy's shoulder.
"But how will I survive?" He asked dramatically.
"Plagg, see this container? It has enough camembert for the whole trip."
The kwammi of destruction crossed his arms.
"Fine. I accept that I won't be the center focus, so I'll take what I can get."
Adrien chuckled and placed the container in his bag.
"Just stay out of trouble, alright? I'm sure there will be no akuma victims at the lodge, so Chat Noir won't be needed there."
"Are you sure? Maybe you should consider bringing Marinette a rose, or even take her for a stroll under the midnight sky." Plagg teased.
Adrien blushed. Spending time with Marinette was unavoidable. Just as he was about to give Plagg a clever response, his phone began to ring.
"Hello, Chloe?"
"Hello, Adriekins! Just wanted to say bye before your trip!" Chloe chimed.
"Um, you're not tagging along?" Or getting upset? He thought. Of course, Adrien knew Chloe wouldn't be going, well it was more like Chat Noir knew.
"Oh dear, I would love too but Ladybug and Chat Noir need Queen Bee to watch over Paris. I'll have to leave you now. Duty calls! Stay safe, Adrien!"
"See you, Chloe." Adrien smiled and he hung up.
"Thank goodness!" Plagg exclaimed. "I was worried she'd back out on her responsibilities and go with us."
Adrien chuckled. "When Chloe cares about something it becomes important to her. Being Queen Bee means a lot to her. I'm glad she's changing for the better."
Adrien's phone vibrated. Nino was calling him.
"Hey, dude! Guess what!" His best friend exclaimed.
"What's up Nino?"
"Marinette invited us over to her place for breakfast before we leave! You know what that means?"
"Um, all you can eat pastries?"
"You know it! I'm almost at yourS place to pick you. Alya will meet us at Marinette's and then French Alps here we come."
Adrien smiled. "Breakfast at Marinette's is a great idea. See you in a bit."
The boys hung up on each other and Adrien sighed contently. It would be his first trip with his friends. It was a miracle his father had let him go. Adrien walked over to his closet and pulled out his blue scarf. He smiled as he held it before placing it in his bag.
"I wonder what Ladybug will do for her holiday. All she said was that she was going on a trip with some friends." Adrien told Plagg as they left his room.
"Oh, you poor oblivious boy." Plagg thought. This will be interesting.