Disclaimer - I don't own Miraculous ladybug but I do own my characters and the plot of this story so I kinda do right? No? Ok well I just own this story…..sadly.

Marinette Clarié

Chapter four

Memories

By Peacerockgirl

Adrien didn't expect nor did he want to wake up on Saturday morning to find a swarm of cops and investigators in his yard! He disguised himself in a white t-shirt, a light plaid jacket to go over it, black jeans and a beanie on his head to complete the look and walked outside to try to figure out just what the heck was going on.

He had never seen an investigation. Sure he had seen one in every single episode there was of NCIS but this was different. This one was real. He pictured in his mind what a crime scene or whatever the heck was going on outside his house was like.

When he got outside he found a scene completely different from what he was imaging. There was cops everywhere! Most was trying to hold back a crowd that had formed of people who was trying to see what was going on, to some of his fans trying to find out if it was Adrien who was involved in any way, some more fangirls trying to actually find Adrien himself and finally to some members of the press.

The other part of the many police on his property that were investigators. Adrien noticed a white van and two Doctor looking people who were examining a body that he saw for the first time since he had came outside. He didn't and couldn't get a good look at the body which he was grateful for but what he could gather was that it was man who looked to be in his early 30s and from the look of it and just plain common sense: dead.

Adrien's stomach turned just by the mention of the word. He suddenly felt sick. Very sick. Adrien didn't waste anytime as he made a break for the door leading to the inside and to a much needed bathroom.

Five minutes later Adrien walked out of the bathroom and back up the stairs to his room. He went to his computer as soon as he walked in the room. He pulled up the news articles and was amazed at what he found.

'Crime at the mansion'

'Murder?'

'Agreste Mystery'

'Ladybugs newest victim'

Adrien's eyes widened at the title and quickly he clicked on the page.

'Early this morning a worker at the Agreste Mansion in downtown Paris came across a grimming sight when they went out to take out the trash only to find a body lying up against the dumpster. Police confirmed that 37 year old Calvin Davis was the unlucky man. Now we don't know exactly how Davis died yet but there was a note that was found on Davis' head when his body was discovered from the hero Ladybug.

"Found this prize roaming around your front gate last night Mr Agreste. I think it's time to update the security ;) -Ladybug" Now we don't know if it was the real ladybug who did this but Police say that the note was written in the same style and handwriting that the mystery Ladybug writes in. I am Carlous Mayfield reporting, West Paris News.'

Adrien stared at the screen in disbelief. 'Was Ladybug the real killer? Was it really her? Why? How? Why here?' So many thoughts were racing in his head. He started concentrating on the police sirens outside, cars honking at other cars, people arguing, more sirens.

Memories flashed through his mind. Bad memories, of the night Marinette was ripped away from him. How determined she looked when she was fighting that man. The look on her face when she collapsed to the ground. Her screams of bloody murder and angst. What color her blood was. The stains of her blood on his clothes. The collarless of her face. How pale she was. The memories kept coming. One after the other uncontrollably. Was his mind trying to kill him of guilt and pain?

Eventually Adrien couldn't stand it all and he took off outside. Natalie knew where he was going, they didn't need to ask him because they all already knew what he would say.

"Shouldn't we go after him?" Asked the Gorilla from beside her.

"No. Let him have some time alone." She said calmly

"Do you think the scene outside scared him?" The Gorilla asked.

"What else could it have been? You know about his history with investigations. Let's just give him this time to himself. Let him clear his head. If he's gone for over an hour then we're going after him."

"Very well." Responded the Gorilla with a nod of his head. They both watched in silence as Adrien ran around a corner, out of sight.

Adrien continued to run until he came to his destination. People may think he's weird because he comes here so often but he thinks of this to be home. His true home. He walked down the stone pathway, keeping his eyes straight forward and not around at his surroundings. Adrien calmly and quietly sat down at a bench, careful not to disturb the people around him. He looked forward, lost in thought until he sensed someone approach him from the left.

He knew who it was. He didn't need to look to know. He recognised that strawberry perfume anywhere.

Adrien sighed. "How do you always know where to find me?" He asked without looking at his new company.

"I don't think that needs to be a question. I've always have known where to find you Adrien."

Adrien chuckled at their statement. "Yeah I guess so."

His company was quiet for a second before they breathed and said,

"You haven't visited me in a few days."

"Yeah, sorry about that. I've been a little-"

"Busy" They said at the same time. Adrien finally met his companies gaze.

"I know Adrien. I know about the girl."

Adrien took a deep breath. "I'm sorr-"

"Don't apologize to me. Besides, I think it's for the best."

They were quiet for a moment before he broke the silence. "How did you find out?"

said 'you' laughed at his question. "Wow. I can't believe you will ask such a thing! You already know the answer Adrien. I know everything." They whispered the last part.

"So who is the girl?"

"She's a new classmate."

"I'm talking about a name Adrien." they snapped.

"Right, sorry."

"I swear you can be so dumb sometimes." The company whispered with a shake of their head

"Her name is Clarié. She moved here a few days ago and she sits next to me in class. She's really nice."

"Well that's good. You need a new friend."

"Why does everyone say that?" Adrien asked.

"Because it's true." They answered. "Besides it will be good for you to talk and see a new face around."

"Yeah. I guess you're right."

"Oh you know I'm right boy! Get your mind straight!" Adrien chuckled.

"You haven't changed at all have you?"

"How could I change?"

"Why are you here Mari?" Adrien asked after a moment of hesitation.

Marinette sighed before answering. "I came to help you Adrien. You really needed someone to talk to. Someone who would understand."

"And you're the person who would understand?" Adrien asked.

"Yes. I am the only one who can right now. Besides your mind let you see me and you've been asking me for help a lot lately so here I am." Marinette smiled at him before continuing. "I guess I'm helping and If i'm not then I'm wasting your time."

"You can never be a waste of time Marinette. Your helping me plenty just for being here and for listening to me talk about my messed up life."

"That's good to hear that I'm helping you at least. So what's been going on with you?"

"I don't know what to do about Clarié."

"It's ok to call her by her name you know."

"But I don't want you to think that I'm replacing you Mari."

"You can never make me think that I'm replacing you Adrien. Never."

Adrien nodded his head in understanding. He looked away from Marinette and stared off into the distance. "She just reminds me so much of you. I sometimes wonder if she's even real. I have to hold myself back from getting close with her because I don't want to make the same mistake I made with you. I don't want another friend of mine to die. I never wanted you to die either. I just don't know what to do with her Mari."

"Just follow your heart Adrien. I promise everything is going to be ok. Trust me." Marinette smiled at him.

Adrien smiled. "Thank you Marinette." He turned back to look at her but she was gone. The only thing that was there was a ray of sunshine shining on the spot where she was.

A small gust of wind blew and Adrien was certain that he could hear her voice being carried with it so clear it was like she was right in front of his speaking those words.

"Just follow your heart. Don't worry about me, I'll always be just fine."

Adrien smiled before he got up and left the cemetery. Heading back home.

I think the Adrien and Marinette (Dupain Cheng) scene has to be one of my favorite scenes I have ever written. Also for you guys that was wondering the reason why Marinette Clarié is just called Clarié is so you guys won't get confused on who is who in what scene.

Hope you guys liked this chapter! Let me know what you think in the reviews!

Until next time

-Peace