Hi! A.B.I. here, this is my first fanfiction... So I am really excited and nervous. Feedback is very much welcome. I hope you like it...

Chapter 1

I looked up at the sky and took a moment to admire the stars that were scattered across the sky. I can't believe that back in my mom and dad's younger day's smoke chocked the air and made it impossible to see the morning or the night sky. Thank goodness for all the advances that Mayor Bourgeois approved of.

I took a deep breath filled with the night air, it was so cleansing and deep I could swear the stars swirled inside of her lungs.

There was no better view then the one from my balcony that rested on top of my parent's bakery. If I squinted just enough, I could see the muted lights from the wealthy having their extravagant dance parties. I could picture the swish of the fabric. For there were lots of it at those dance parties. The bigger the dresses the better. What I wouldn't do to get my hands on that exotic satin, the soft sateen, or even stiff organdie. Man did my hands inched for my sketch book, where I could disappear off to the world of the wealthy.

"Marinette! Dinner honey." Mom called out, the Chinese accent just barely noticeable.

I turned my back on all the beauty and want I saw and headed down stairs to my parents.

"So Marinette are you excited for school tomorrow?" Dad asked excitement weaving throughout his words.

I can't believe I was able to get into a school that is almost entirely made of the elite and rich children. Madam Rose who I apprenticeship for, wanted me to really get a feel for designing and fine arts. Since she owns the most extravagant and largest dress shop she couldn't have her prodigy lack knowledge.

"Ov coursh I ham!" I tried to say around the potatoes that consumed all the space in my mouth.

I giggled in my head as I watched my parents look at me with concern. How was I supposed to go to a prestige school if I can't even swallow before I eat?

Swallowing I gave them a much understandable answer.

"Of course I am! I have been counting down the days for the past four months."

"Are you sure it was four months?" My father teased me his large eye brows twitching with hidden laughter.

The rest of the nigh we joked and teased each other until it was finally time for me to go to bed. Lying in bed I couldn't stop my legs and fingers from twitching from excitement and nervousness. Eyelashes finally meeting each other, sleep welcomed me. Tomorrow will be a good day. Everything starts tomorrow.

Wake up~ my brain cooed to me. Snapping my eyes open I climbed out of bed. I washed my face quickly in the water basin. Some water basins had running water that could steam your pores or sent your skin. But only the rich could afford those. Gripping my brush I parted my black hair that looked blue in some lights into two twin tails. It's my signature hairstyle, tied with red lace that I died myself. My hands were stained for weeks after that…

Where's my uniform? My breath quickened and my heart raced. I lost the most expensive item I had ever been given! I ran around like a maniac looking outside my door, in my hope chest, under the water basin. I was looking everywhere no matter how stupid of a place. When hysteria was raising because I could not find my precious uniform anywhere I flopped to the ground. I sniffled determined not to cry. I rubbed at my nose while looking upwards. Oh? A little ladybug was crawling on the ceiling. How cute, at least one good thing has happened so far. The cut little bug flew down and landed on my desk that was underneath my bed. A black high waisted skirt with pink lace lining the bottom and pink bows in the corner, at the waist. It had two pink buttons above the bows on each side that stopped just at the top of the skirt. There was black suspenders to help keep my skirt in place. One to go over my left shoulder and one for my right. It was paired with a white button up blouse where the sleeves comes to down to my wrists. Delicate Pink flowers were etched in the left top corner.

A gasp escaped from my mouth as I finally realized what I was staring at, my uniform! I slipped on my uniform that the generous Madam Rose made for me. I grabbed my school bag I had designed and rushed downstairs.

"Marinette is that you? You are going to be late dear…" My mom called from the stoves in the back.

"I know. I know. I know." I said as fast as I possibly could. Spotting a cloth covered lunch and a piece of hard bread with cheese I quickly put them into my bag.

"Love you!" I shouted as I was rushing out the door.

I need to make it to the school as soon as possible, I can. Not. Be. Late! I rushed past little boys selling newspapers and robot fights. I passed ladies in gowns and men in suits. Loud clock shops and unique cafes and swarmed past me. But nothing was going to delay me! I saw the school in front of me, I was not going to be late! Nothing will stop-

"Oomph!"

I ran into something or someone hard. Knocked to the ground I rubbed my head, my eyes closed from the slight pain.

"Man did that hurt." I mumbled out loud.

"Why yes. It certainly did." A deep voice spoke from underneath me.

I snapped my eyes open and looked down.

~End Chapter 1~