Emma, Hugo, and Adrien threw on their winter coats and gloves before heading out the back door.

Their house was very warm and inviting, even though, it was as big as it was. Marinette had added her own personal design choices to make it feel more homey. It was filled with photographs of memories and was filled with love. Everything had a memory attached to it, even the small plant on the kitchen table. Which, Hugo had insisted they save from the local garden shop. It had been wilting and he wanted to make it live again. She smiled at the memory and at how sweet he was.

Marinette watched from the window. Emma and Hugo were running circles around Adrien. Snowballs pelted his back and head. She laughed and crossed her arms over her chest. His smile was genuine and she knew he was truly happy. She was happy to give him the family he had always dreamed of.

At that moment, Adrien's forest green eyes met her blue bell eyes. His eyes became hooded and he outstretched his arm, making a come hither motion with his pointer finger. She sighed and left the window, catching him pull in his fist in excitement.

She shook her head and laughed before putting on her pink coat. "Alright, go easy on us." She spoke to her kids.

Their eyes lit up and both of the kids threw a snowball towards her.

"I'll save you m'lady!" Adrien jumped in front of her, catching all of the snowballs in his arms. "Ah-hah! Now, I've got you!" He tossed them at the kids, laughing.

"NO fair, dad…" Hugo laughed, trying to block them.

"Yeah, no fair...daddy…" Emma giggled and began to make more snowballs.

Marinette made a snowball and threw it at the back of Adrien's head.

"Hey, I sacrificed myself for you, Bugaboo." Adrien rubbed the back of his head.

"I can save myself, thank you very much. Plus, I have Louis." She giggled and touched her stomach. "Two against one, kitty."

"Well, I've got two kids." Adrien pulled them in close.

"Yeah!" Emma shouted and stuck out her tongue.

A full on snowball war broke out between them all. Marinette laughed and held her own against the three. She fell into the snow and sat there. Adrien followed her in the same fashion.

"Everything, okay, Mari?" Adrien's breathing was ragged and he peered over at her.

"Yeah, just tired. That's all." She smiled and put a hand on her stomach.

They both watched as Hugo and Emma ran around playing in the snow.

"It's been awhile since, we ya know…" Adrien spun the silver ring around his right ring finger.

Marinette smiled and took his right hand in hers. "It has." She bit her lip. "You've been working really hard too. I'm beginning to wonder if you can handle doing it alone for much longer."

"I am tired, Bugaboo, but I can handle it, as long as, it keeps you two safe." Adrien smiled at her and rested a hand on her stomach. "I want to keep him safe too, ya know. You can't go swinging around your yo-yo with Louis."

"I know…" She rested her head on his shoulder. "I miss it."

He rubbed her shoulder. "I know and soon you'll be able to fight again. And I'll get to sleep more soundly." He kissed her on her pouted lips. "You're cute when you're angry, ya know that?" He chuckled. "Plus… you owe me, for that one night. Up on the Arc de Triomphe." He winked and Marinette pushed him lightly.

Hugo and Emma rushed at him and pummeled him into the snow. He let out a groan and laughed. "Alright, alright. How about we all go inside and I'll play some music on the piano?"

"Okay!" the kids jumped off of him and ran inside.

"Wipe your boots!" Marinette called after them before shaking her head.

"M'lady?" Adrien stood up and held out his hand to help her up.

"Thank you, Chaton." She smiled and moaned as she got up out of the snow. "The bigger he gets… the harder it is to get up." Marinette laughed and brushed a stray midnight blue hair from her face.

"Soon." Adrien gave her a smile and walked her towards the house.

They wiped their shoes and went over to the black grand piano. Emma and Hugo stood around it filled with excitement. They loved when their dad played music for them. Sometimes, he would let them sit beside him and learn to play.

"Alright." Adrien shrugged off his coat and sat down on the piano bench. "What should I play?"

"Raindrop! Daddy, pwease…" Emma leaned on his thigh and smiled up at him, batting her eye lashes.

"I want Danse Macabre." Hugo argued and crossed his arms with a pout.

Adrien shook his head. "How about I play both? I'll play Chopin's Prelude no.15 op.28 and then Camille Saint-Saëns's Danse Macabre." He smiled at both of his kids.

"Alright." Hugo shrugged and leaned against the piano.

"Okay." He smiled and rolled up the sleeves of his white button down shirt, before bringing his slender fingers to the keys of the piano.

Marinette sat in a tan arm chair and watched from afar. She loved when he played piano. His emotions always traveled along with the music and she would catch every wave. He played absolutely beautifully.

Emma's eyes widened and sparkled, as soon as, her dad began to play. Marinette could physically see Hugo relax and smile. She walked up to stand beside Adrien and watched, as his eyes slowly closed and she watched him sink into the sweet melody of Chopin.

The song always had a surprise to it though. It changed into something darker and it complimented her kitty so well. Which, always made her a bit unsettled. On the surface it appeared sweet and perfect, but on the inside… it was filled with turmoil and sadness. The song leaked into something darker… deeper… and more dangerous.

Her heart ached for him. She knew it hadn't been easy. Hadn't been easy since he lost his mother. His mother had been his light and had brought happiness to his father's house. Once she had disappeared, the house had become stark white and suddenly spacious. He had spent many days wandering alone through the house, being ignored. The only company was his voice bouncing off of the white and black walls. His father seemed to only show love through materialistic gifts. Like his video games, arcade games, four monitors, and really anything in his teenage bedroom. Marinette knew that he only wanted his father's love in the form of peaceful communication, a hug, a good laugh, even just sharing a meal together. He had never had that, not since his mother had gone missing.

She bit her lower lip and placed her hands on his shoulders, as his song melted into the next. Hugo's eyes perked up at the sound of Danse Macabre. It was his favorite. Sometimes, Marinette would catch Hugo dancing to it. Much like today. Hugo began to dance around to the song and hum along with the melody that spilled from Adrien's fingertips.

Marinette smiled and walked over to Hugo. She grabbed one of his hands and spun him around and soon Emma clumsily ran over to join in. They giggled and danced around like crazy. Adrien laughed, as he looked over and a blush formed on his cheeks. He loved his family, but tonight he had to go on patrol and leave them behind.

Songs: Chopin's Prelude no.15 op.28 'Raindrop'

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