OneShot: The Pianoman

Adrien's piano teacher was still sick, and much to Adrien's dismay, Natalie refused to let him miss practice. So, the young pianist was led into the large, white living room. In one corner, there was a piano, the only color contrast against all of the plain white in the room. I wish there was more color… The boy thought as he looked at the boring area. He quickly took his seat, and Natalie gave him clear instructions, or as clear as they could be for a non-musician.

"Write a song. I expect it to be done, and you to be able to play it before this lesson is over. I will be coming in to check on your progress." With that, she left. Plagg flew out and questioned, "Do you have cheese?" The model rolled his eyes and began. He decided to write the music based off of his love, Ladybug. It has to be lightweight and happy, but clever, cunning, and sweet, all at the same time… He pondered what such a song might be, before he got to work.

One incredibly focused session later, Natalie returned. "Play, Adrien." She commanded, not expecting much. But instead, he let out a bellow of music, one of the most beautiful pieces she ever heard, almost bringing her to tears. She couldn't believe the extraordinary talent. Immediately, much to his dismay, Natalie called the school and arranged Adrien to perform before his class. "Your music needs to be shared." Adrien almost detected a hint of emotion in the assistant's voice when she stated that excuse. He was about to return to practicing, but a BOOM! Shook the building.

"PLAGG! Claws out!" He shouted, going through a quick transformation sequence. He dashed out the window and towards the akuma. This akuma, The PULP-verizer, worked in an orange juice factory until he got canned, since he couldn't concentrate! (Chat's not the only one who can make puns!) His goal was to cover the entirety of Paris in a pulpy orange juice coating.

Ladybug was already on the scene as Chat Noir arrived. "Put these on." She commanded, handing him a pair of goggles. "If you get hit in the eyes, it stings to the point of blindness." Luckily for them, Marinette had been designing swimwear, but Chat didn't need to know that. He quickly put them on and they jumped into battle. Alya, of course, got hit while trying to record the action, yet still refused to take a sideline. They eventually captured the akuma, (without being able to affect their eyes, there was nothing he could really do), and cleansed the butterfly. "MIRACULOUS LADYBUG!" She shouted. The burst of ladybugs quickly got rid of all traces of orange juice and the akumatized villain laid there, wondering what had happened. For once, only Ladybug had used her special powers, so Chat still had lots of time.

"M'Lady, I wrote a song inspired by you, and I would love to be able to play it. How about we go to Collège Françoise Dupont, you can recharge, and then I can play it for you?" Chat looked at Ladybug with pleading eyes.

"I never took you as much of a musician, Kitty." Chat's eyes widened in shock. "Well, then I must prove my skill, M'lady." They both took off towards the school. Ladybug fed her kwami in the storage closet and then met Chat in the orchestra room.

Chat was already behind the piano, the black gloves removed from his hands. "Ready, M'lady?" He purred. "Just play, Chaton."

He began slowly, the music soft and quiet, sweet and sophisticated, but it began to grow, becoming louder, with more variety in the notes. It would be loud, then soft, quick, then slow. Sometimes hopeful, but other times without. It was one of the best things she had ever heard. "Oh, Chat…" She whispered as he turned around, tears in her eyes. She ran to him and gave him a big hug. "It's beautiful." She spoke softly into his ear. "Thank you."

"Anything for you, M'lady." And with a quick bow, he left.

…..The next day…..

Marinette got ready for school, and even arrived early. She was beyond excited to hear Adrien's music! The previous evening, all students of Collège Françoise Dupont were informed that Adrien would be performing an original piece he wrote for his orchestra class. As soon as it was time for third period, everyone flooded the room. Adrien awkwardly took his seat at the piano. Everyone looked at him anxiously and dreamily. But then he saw his friends, pushed to a corner. None of them wanted to swamp him, they just wanted to hear him play. 'Just play, Chaton.' Rang in his head. Pretend you're playing for your friends. He told himself. Pretend you're playing for your friends. Especially Ladybug.

He began slowly, the music soft and quiet, sweet and sophisticated, but it began to grow, becoming louder, with more variety in the notes. To Marinette, it was very familiar. How it would be loud, then soft, quick, then slow. Sometimes hopeful, but other times without. It was one of the best things she had ever heard. But also identical to what Chat Noir had played the previous evening. She stared, all color draining from her face as he took a very Chat-like bow and went to take a place among his friends.

"Marinette? Are you okay?" He asked, the concern seeping through his voice. "Just fine, Kitty." He jumped at the nickname. For the rest of the day, Marinette couldn't seem to remember who she was talking to, Chat Noir, or Adrien Agreste. They seemed to blend into one person in her head. "It's okay, silly Kitty." She replied when he almost tripped her. She wasn't completely sure how she made it through the school day. Maybe it's because the school day was cut short by an akuma.

Marinette and Adrien ran into the same closet, both ready to transform, but then noticed the other. In the dark, Marinette let slip the fatal words. "Hey, Chat Noir." She then covered her mouth, knowing what she did.

"M-Marinette?! How'd you know?" He shrieked.

"I never took you as much of a musician, Kitty." She said with a smirk. In that moment, Adrien finally processed what was going on.

"Well, then I must prove my skill, M'lady." He replied playfully. "PLAGG! Claws out!"

"Tikki, spots on!"

From that moment on, all sides of the love square flirted, dated, and triumphed, until the defeat of Hawkmoth. They decided to finally show Paris who they were. Alya was ecstatic and demanded interviews, Chloe was happy 'Adriekins' was a hero, and beyond mad Marinette was her idol, and Nino was just happy they survived.

Also, Hawkmoth was Gabriel Agreste. He went to jail, and Adrien/Marinette brought Emily, Adrien's mother back, so all's well that ends well!

…..A/N…..

Hey Fam!

Might post a Christmas special tomorrow! Depends on whether or not you feed my author kwami! Livy eats reviews, and right now she's pretty hungry! JK! But seriously, review, give me ideas, and I will write them! Love ya!

Feliz festivas! Happy holidays and all that junk!