Hey! This story is back

Guesswho was out for a while so this chapter and the other still aren't finished so I apologize but I wanted to make this a monthly thing so here it is.

From now on and until this ends on the 25th I will publish a chapter

For all curious guesswho is supposed to have these two chapters done by the end of this month but so far.I hope you enjoy this

Sorry for the mistakes... Guesswho is going to have a handful with this one .


Adrien stares at the trembling door and then at Marinette "Same Alya! always ready for a scop " he says that and tries to laugh it off to hide his nervousness

Marinette giggles " I guess you´re right … you know how she gets about her heroes. "

Adrien smiles and the blunette takes a deep breath, happy he believed her excuse for Alya´s behavior.

He smiling slowly walks up to her and sits next to her on the bed.

She carefully lays her head on his shoulder. Slowly closing her eyes imagining the blond next to her was Chat. The bluenette thought about how much she missed just being around him. Was he really with someone else like Adrien had said? if so, Was he at least happy? Did he still think of her? Did he still love her as much as she still loved him?

Memories of his touch, his lame jokes, his kisses, the lazy afternoon patrols that were just mere excuses all joined together in her mind making her miss him more than ever. Eventually, in this a mix of dreams and memories she ended up completely falling asleep.

Meanwhile, the blond next to her despite tired continued looking at the door for a while. His mind fully thinking of Alya and her obsession with his alter ego. Why did everyone keep insisting on chasing his tail? He knew it was most likely a cosplay. The poor soul having to deal with Alya, still, it was better than it was that poor guy instead of him.

Suddenly the door opened and a familiar face showed up and looked at the blond in complete shock. Nino´s surprised look quickly was replaced with a genuine smile "Do I need to buy new glasses or is this for real ? " the Dj cleans his glasses and pinches himself not able to believe his friend is there

Adrien tried to move to greet his friend but sleeping Marinette gripped his arm tight to stop him from leaving and apparently from moving either. Understanding he can't get up, the blond pets her head with his free hand. He answers his friend keeping his voice low not to wake up the bluenette " It's really me. " Adrien reassures his thrilled friend.

"Missed you, bro! IT HAS BEEN WAY TOO DAMN LONG ! " Adrien cuts his friend excitement, signaling for the DJ to speak lower. The boy nods and whispers "Wow. Marinette really is sleeping " Nino points out seeing how she reacted to his previous excited outburst.

"Yeah, she deserves to rest. Emma is in the crib if you want to see her. I´m sure Marinette wouldn't mind"

Nino walks to the crib and looks at the baby " So tiny and cute" he admits as his eyes turn to Adrien. Suddenly and taking another glance at the newborn he half-jokingly proclaims "it's funny..she kinda looks like you "

Adrien laughs " that's impossible! But I guess she is really adorable"

His friend smiles "she really is. Marinette must be proud "

" She should be. Emma is a complete treasure. Anyone would be proud of being a parent to that lovely girl. Speaking of which, is the father coming soon? " Adrien asks not wanting to pride but still curious. Marinette had admitted she wanted him there. So it was safe to assume he was on his way or at least coming to meet his daughter at some point.

Nino makes a face and pauses for a second to think whether or not to trust but then begins to talk "Marinette wanted it to and she even has this crazy idea he will ….something about a Chinese fortune cookie. It's crazy! She misses him and it's a sad story… Personally, my money isn't that he will come. If you knew his identity you would understand " Nino takes a dramatic break and checks outside making sure no one is listening.

Adrien seems confused but so far lets it slide anxious to know the answer. After the few seconds, it took to confirm no one could hear them. Nino whispering began " the father is actually ..."

Suddenly Alya bargains in, pulling 'Chat Noir ' by the tail and obviously interrupting the conversation. The proud look on her face as she announced" I found him! I found him ! " was the opposite to the skeptical look Nino and Adrien had. This was enough to make both men forget their previous conversation

Adrien stares at that terrified man in front of him. There are many emotions inside the ex-superhero; a sense of disbelief, an annoyance to be mistaken for someone different were just a few. All of those sentiments were nothing compared to his wheel to laugh.

"I told you, crazy lady. I´m not Chat ." the poor soul speaks and Adrien bites his lips trying his best to nervously control his impulses. The high combination of nerves, lack of proper sleep and the situation itself meant Adrien had a hard time keeping a straight face. He does admit that maybe if he wasn't the hero and hadn't seen chat in a long time like most people then it was possible for someone to confuse him with that man.

Alya speaks accusingly and points at the man" and I said I don't believe it "

in Adrien's mind, this was unbelievable. He might not be the black hero anymore but he for sure wouldn't let that poor guy assume his ex-role. Restraining himself Adrien got up, waking Marinette in the process and walked to the cosplayer. while he did so he took the chance to analyze all of the men and make a mental note of everything wrong.

In his most natural tone Adrien started " so you are the real Chat noir ? " he proudly began before taking a deep breath and starting to save the poor fake chat noir "well the hair is clearly a wig.. .the bell is fake… the details on the suit are sloppy … the ears don't move …and don't get me started on that tail…Sir, you are clearly a fake.' With that Adrien pulls the mask off revealing the man to be Wayne.

The blond smiled pleased to save his poor friend and added " and the mask comes off? I'm sorry Alya but this is a mear copycat. Like I said Chat is far too good to be just hanging out downtown. He would never be that easy to catch "

Nino puts a hand on that man shoulders and apologizes for his wife."Sorry dude. she gets a little crazy sometimes"

Marinette doesn't say a word. what could she say? From the moment she saw that man, she knew it wasn't him… even if she was too distant to notice the details Adrien pointed out … the confident walk… the proud smirk or grin on chats face ...his always brave attitude...the glow on his eyes…or even the puns... all of that was missing.

Wayne runs away not looking back and thinking everyone is insane

Nino turns upset to his wife "you can´t keep doing this. how many more strangers are you going to bring from the street until you learn ? "

Adrien seems shocked and feels sorry for all the unfortunate souls who had faced Alya before. Marinette is depressed that it isn't real and sighs adjusting herself on the bed. The reporter with her strong determination declared " Enough until I find him. You all are my witnesses, I will find that cat and bring him here or my name isn't Alya Cesaire"

Adrien trembles at her gaze and her confidence. Any nervous wheel to laugh melts away seeing her determination. For a moment part of him believes he is screwed.

" Well good luck." Adrien says trying to get away and quickly excusing himself to go to the bathroom

"Mark my words golden sunshine. I will find him " She states certain of her words as Adrien walks out the door.

The blond gets to the bathroom and breathes deeply trying to process what just happened.

He sees his tired self in the mirror before admitting "I´m sorry Alya but it will never happen. Chat Noir is gone for good. " He stares at his hand no longer having the ring or the untanned impression on his finger.

" I find that hard to believe since I'm looking at him " A kind female voice speaks close to him. Scared he turns around to come face to face with Tikki, ladybugs kwami

" Are you following me too ? " he asks infuriated

"No. I swear! I came to tell you Ladybug is worried about you. She misses you and... "

Adrien relaxes a bit but still doesn't change his stance "She misses chat and he is gone. I can't do that anymore . I can't be him anymore! He cost me, my family, my life ...well... everything! She is better off without him. Everyone is better off when he isn't around. besides he wasn´t good enough for her and neither am I. She can't be with her archenemies son ."

"But " the kwami started but was soon stopped by the blond

" But nothing! .I gave years for that fight. It cost me my father, mother, my youth… I have nothing else to give, don't you understand? "

Adrien desperately states before taking a clear look in the mirror and washing his face. He takes a few seconds but then continues " I had to see him go to jail. I had to tell goodbye to my mom one second and more painful time. I was so alone. To this day I still receive hate mail because of his doings. I was the one to betray my father. I was the one to get him and take his miraculous while he begged that he needed it to bring his wife back. He cried when he explained that this was for a family. I listened to that, without caving, because of my lady and for Paris."

He sighs and raises his hands to his head accidentally pulling some hair " People still hated my civilian self… they treated me like I was just like Hawkmoth… without knowing me .they despised me and with good reason, I should have ended that sooner. Should have used cataclysm the second I knew his identity instead of planning and preparing for the battle trying to lower the casualties .you know what? I should have never accepted my miraculous... I wasn't prepared for that cost and everything bad it brought me. I paid my hefty price for it so don't you dare tell me I owe anything to Paris or Ladybug after what I gave up for them. She is better off without me. That is guaranteed. She can be so much happier without me. I only bring pain and bad luck to everyone ."

Tikki looked at him. She was going to tell him about Emma but in his eyes, she could tell he wasn't ready. The kwami sadly had already seen many broken heroes in her life and she recognized one at the distance. His eyes seemed so full of pain and despair. She wasn't giving up though, instead, she decided to give him time and the chance to heal. " I don't think that's true but I understand it must be hard for you. Still, at least for Ladybug promise me you'll be open to it .assurre me you'll open yourself up to the possibility. "

Adrien nods "I'll give my best for her but I won't make any promises but I"ll try"

Meanwhile, Marinette in her room looks at her friends especially Alya and tells her " I appreciate you doing your best but do you think you can at least calm down around Adrien? "

The redhead reacts with passion " Marinette you know I love that baby and I promised you and her both I would get her father and I won't let that stop me"

" But if you keep insisting, you might drag Adrien way. He is our friend and we should welcome him in. it's been so long! "

Nino begins rubbing the back of his neck " So I assume this means telling Adrien the truth about Emma's father is a big no-no "

" YES ! Imagine me telling him that Emma is the product of the two people more responsible for what happened to his mother and father? It would destroy him even more. You have seen how he gets when Alya talked about chat. Imagine telling him chat has a kid with his friend who happens to be Ladybug a.k.a the guilty for Hawkmoths arrest. I don't even imagine what his reaction would be "

Nino wanting his buddy on the truth tries again ' we both know it was chat and not you. we could tell him"

"No! First, chat isn't here to defend himself and second I´m the team leader and I won´t entice Adrien´s hate for Chat. I prefer he hates me and not my kitty. So please avoid the talking to him about it "

" Fine as you wish girl. maybe you're right. I'll even apologize. I was kind of harsh on him. He isn't his father after all "

"No he is not " Marinette defends and Alya goes to find him. She stumbled upon him on a hall and rushes to him

" hey sunshine I'm sorry about earlier it's just ...chat meant a lot to me. I know you must hate him after everything so I'm deeply sorry "

" It's okay Alya. I understand." he admits putting his hand on her shoulder.

" So we're good ?" she asked hopeful.

"Absolutely. Just promise me you won't do that to strangers anymore "

" I won't make any promises but I'll try… anyway, let's go...Everyone is waiting for us "

" Actually I was thinking of leaving … I'm very tired and …Marinette has you and Nino to keep her company so..."

The reporter doesn't let him finish before starting to try to push him towards the room " Men...you are very strong." she complained as her attempts to move him seemed ineffective but she still perceived " there is no way we are going to let you leave again... don't make me drag you there because one way or another I will "

Adrien laughs and starts going with Alya . when they enter the room. the world's most proud grandparents are already admiring baby Emma

Without getting in the way Alya and Adrien walk in. Alya sits in a chair close to Marinette while Adrien leans his body on the door and admires Tom and Sabine wowing over the newborn. Sabine sits next to her daughter that is in her turn holding her own daughter and smiles." Sweetie sorry we couldn't be here. We came as soon as we could ."

Marinette smiled " It's okay. " The bluenette knew the only reason everyone else had made it so quickly was because they were superheroes and despite her policy of restrain of using their powers. they had to have used them at least enough to beat traffic. since her parents didn't have miraculous .of course they took take a little longer. " Oh, our granddaughter is stunning. She is so cute. She reminds me of you. You were also this cute when you were little. " Tom praises excited

Marinette smiles holding the baby and giving it to her mom to hold her while Tom is too excited to be able to keep the baby on his arms.

Sabine stares at the baby delighted for a few minutes while in occasion looking discreetly to the door or more precisely to the man staring there. Tom meanwhile moves on from admiring the baby to proudly show all the gifts he brought for his grandchild.

Sabine then interrupts " My arms getting tired. Do you mind holding her? " Marinette begins extending her arms but Sabine quickly crosses the room and goes to the blond leaning on the door

He is surprised at first just like everyone else but quickly picks up the child on his arms.

The baby reacts with a smile while he begins rocking her and everyone is wowing over the two but neither pays attention. The newborn is clearly enjoying being held and Adrien is too stunned with the cute baby to pay attention to anyone else. He had seen many babies but this one was special because it was his friend's daughter. Seeing that sweet moment Alya discreetly begins taking pictures of the two. Then it all began

"Sorry, Adrien but I guess for the first time you aren't the cutest on the picture " the blond stares at Alya, holding the phone with the photos . Those were the start of what seemed to be Emma's very first photoshoot

They took many photos of everyone. Some were of Marinette and Adrien and Emma. Others were The newborn all by herself. they also took a few with Nino and Alya holding the baby. The grandparents also had their right with their daughter holding Emma. There was also an all-girls picture with Marinette in the middle holding her child with Sabine and Alya next to them admiring the baby.

In every single shot, the newborn immediately stole the spotlight. The visitors hours flew by with this and slowly they begin to leave

Sabine the only guest still there, takes a good look at Emma before straightly asking her daughter " Sweetie I know you don't want me to ask but how close are you with Adrien ?"

Marinette seemed confused. Why that question and why did her mother think she couldn't ask? The only thing Marinette asked her mother to avoid was the subject of Emma's father. Either than that, she kept no secrets except maybe that she is Ladybug. Marinette blinks not knowing exactly but still answers honestly " He is just a friend and nothing more "

Sabine seemed disappointed and leaves kissing Marinette and Emma on the way out.

That night Adrien gets home and looks at the safe and opens it. The combination is the first time he and ladybug ever worked together since he could never forget the time they first fought Stone heart.

Adrien sees his miraculous box full of dust and grabbed it. His hand shake and he sweets in the process. Eventually, he can´t hold it anymore and has to put it down.

Adrien tried to find the strength to open it to see Plagg, to run across Paris but he isn't strong enough

The box stares at Adrien as much as the blond stares at it . In a certain way teasing him and calling for him.

Slowly the man reaches his hand inside the safe once more. this time he doesn't even try to go for the box but instead goes for the ladybug picture behind it.

With tears in his eyes, he apologizes " I´m sorry Tikki and I´m sorry Plagg but mostly and more importantly to you my bugaboo, I´m really sorry. I apologize for leaving and for not explaining why. I also regret that you´ll never be able to understand this is the best for you. This way you can be happy with someone else. I really wish I could have been the man worthy of your love because my heart will always beat for you now and forever "

Meanwhile, at the same time, Marinette transforms still on her hospital room and leaves a message to chat

" Hi kitty I´m beginning to lose hope you´ll ever get this but it's the only way I have to tell you that our daughter was born today. She is so beautiful with her green eyes.I imagine their exactly like yours since you have green eyes with the mask. she is lovely and you would love how calm she is, I hope she grows up to be loyal and as caring like you. Fewer puns hopefully. Seeing her only makes me more curious to know what you like and compare how similar you two are " her expression lightens up before it all disappears when she realizes she isn't actually talking to him " well I know I say this a lot but know that I still love you and always will" she tightened her grip on the communicator and holds back a sob, not allowing herself to cry and whispers " love you and always will " with those words she ends the call .

Next day morning Marinette looks at the door opening slightly and a teddy bear peeking through the door. Outside a voice behind the door begins to talk and moving the toy around "Hello I hope I'm not too much to bear "

Marinette laughs recognizing Adrien's voice and his hand holding the toy "Oh, of course, your not "

He finally opens the door all the and reveals himself " I saw this and thought it was a great gift for Emma " he admits as he passes the toy to Marinette

"I'm sure she will love it. She isn't exactly picky "

" My shift doesn't begin until later but I was thinking to stop by and give the present and well be on my way because you don't need me around " slowly he regrets coming in and disrupting his friend. Why did he even return today? He is insecure and tries to find a way out " … you should rest soon everyone will return and …"

Marinette cuts him off and basically orders him "Stay! "

So Adrien remained there laughing and telling jokes and even helping and teaching how to take care of Emma. He did this until it was time for his shift but before leaving promised to return

Marinette waited and after all the usual visitors left she waited for that special one. it was getting late and hopes of his return began to fade when a blond opened the door clearly tired

"I´m sorry. I ended my shift but then there was this kid and then another and before I knew it... I missed visitors hours … I came running hoping to still say hi and wish you and Emma good night "

" Adrien it's okay but do you really need to leave? We would like you to stay. "

Adrien smirks and pulls a chair " not to brag but I work here so visitor hours don't really apply "

" good " Marinette smiles " lucky me my friend is a pediatrician "

" I won't stay long so you can rest "

He failed on that promise as two hours later and he was still there clearly thrilled " and that's how I saved 4 lives in a day. That was the most rewarding day of my life "He stops and looks at Marinette barely keeping her eyes open " maybe I should go ...you are almost asleep "

Marinette opens her heavy eyelids " that's not true … just tell me that story again. I´m listening" she yawns and Adrien leans back and begins telling the story until she falls asleep. he looks at her and admires her whispering to Emma " You have the best mother in the world "

In that room on that old chair with Marinette close to him and that baby he surprisingly sleeps one of his best nights of sleep in a while.

Of course next day the nurses catch him and it spreads conversation not that he cares or worries about that because he still continues to go.

After a few days, it took Marinette to recover and Emma to be ready for going home. Adrien normally walks in since this was now this is part of his routine and asks "Hey how is my favorite patient ?"

"She is fine and ready to home. We were just waiting for Alya "

" Well, I finished my shift. If you want I don't mind taking you home.

" But you live on the other side of Paris and the traffic at this hour … Alya is coming anyway so it's okay "

" I insist … please let me do this ...tell her I´ll take you "

" well the sooner we leave the quicker we can get home. "

The ride is smooth and slow because there is traffic and there is a limit to how quickly you can drive and two because he is careful not to wake the sleeping newborn.

After getting there he opens his car and gives Emma to Marinette while he carries the hospital bags upstairs. Surprisingly most of the stuff there is Emma's and not Marinette's

"Thank you. "She tells him as she opens the door

"No problem it was my pleasure " he admits and places the bags down. " Well, you are settled so I can go."

The blond was prepared to leave but Emma began crying. Marinette tries to calm her down but eventually and after a while, it's Adrien who seems to be able to do it.

Adrien laughs putting the sleeping baby on her crib " she likes me "

" Of course, she is a girl," she tells him

Adrien blinks surprised at her comment but quickly recovers by getting extremely close to Marinette and teases " does it mean her mom also likes me ?"

He expected obliviously for her to blush or to push him away .any reaction was possible However he could have never guessed what her answer would be.

She touches his nose also teasingly " Your my friend so of course, I do ." he doesn't know if it was her words or her simple gesture but he takes a step back.

Suddenly they both look at each other and start laughing as if this was normal between them. Like this back and forth was their usual. He liked someone who wasn't afraid to answer back.

She was not only kind and sweet but also strong not to mention funny. Her personality is one of the reasons he misses being around her so much.

" Marinette I was wondering if you would like to hang out ?

"We can talk with Nino and Alya and make some plans ".

" I meant just the two of us or well the three. I clearly have missed a lot "Adrien looks at Emma " so I was hoping we could catch up. Do you like Chinese cause I know this amazing place "

" Adrien I would love too " her eyes turn to Emma and she remembered the line from the Chinese cookie " but I'm tired of Chinese so maybe we could just go somewhere else plus I have my baby to watch over ."

She sighed. Eating Chinese would only remember she still hasn't found chat and that he still had no idea about their daughter. Plus imagine if chat runs into her and Adrien while they were eating their meal. It would be so awkward so she decided it was better this way

Adrien smiled reassuring her I was okay"We can do whatever you want "