A/N : Hope you enjoy this chapter, this Petatonix song is one of my top 3 faves out of the Petatonix X-Mas songs! Anyway last chapter and epilogue out tomorrow, hope you had a good weekend and enjoyed the ride :)
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Chat was moping on a random rooftop, Marinette would be spending Christmas Eve with her family so there was no chance of a pick me up there. He sighed, his father was now securely locked in his room. All the staff had gone home for the night. Even Nathalie and Gorilla had gone home to their families.
Little did he know Ladybug was right behind him. Her heart breaking as she saw the sadness in Chat's posture. She wanted to approach him but decided that maybe now was the best time to give him her gift.
She leapt to a nearby roof knowing he'd hear her if he had heard her that night she sang Little Drummer Boy. She started near the roof's chimney letting its shadow mask her even though she knew Chat would still be able to see her.
She took a deep breath and let it out, thinking of her little kitty looking lonely, huddled on a rooftop watching the night sky by himself on Christmas Eve. This was for him.
Mary did you know that your baby boy will one day walk on water?
Chat looked up, ears perked. No way. Why was she out here at this hour? He wasn't even close to the bakery...
Mary did you know that your baby boy will save our sons and daughters?
Chat jumped up, ready to find his Princess. She should be home with her family, was something wrong?
Did you know that your baby boy has come to make you new?
This child that you've delivered, will soon deliver you
Chat followed the heavenly voice to see a figure standing under a chimney on a nearby roof. The figure stepped out into the moonlight and Chat gasped.
It was Ladybug?
No that couldn't be right, maybe he'd gotten the place wrong...
Then Chat noticed the confident look in her eyes as she sashayed down the roof, gracefully walking along the peak.
Mary did you know that your baby boy will give sight to a blind man?
Chat's draw dropped. Ladybug was singing. And... she sounded exactly like Marinette... he had to be dreaming.
Mary did you know that your baby boy will calm a storm with his hand?
Did you know that your baby boy has walked where angels trod?
And when you kiss your little baby, you have kissed the face of God
Ladybug, three quarters down the roof, gracefully kicked up the snow in a very Marinette like way before leaping to a lower but larger roof. Chat immediately followed her.
Mary did you know,
Mary did you know,
Mary did you know
As she sang she elegantly danced a series of complicated steps, beginning the path of a spiral towards the center of the roof.
The blind will see, the deaf will hear and the dead will live again
The lame will leap, the dumb will speak, the praises of the lamb
She stopped in the center, hands moving to convey the soul in her song. Chat closed his eyes already feeling the ending
Mary did you know that your baby boy is Lord of all creation?
Mary did you know that your baby boy will one day rule the nations?
There it was, the way her voice soared, making him shiver. There was no mistaking it. Ladybug was Marinette.
Did you know that your baby boy is heaven's perfect Lamb?
This sleeping child you're holding is the great I am
Mary did you know,
Mary did you know,
Mary did you know
His Lady was his Princess. And he honestly couldn't be happier, he'd been falling in love with Marinette. God he fell for her twice! He sighed as the song ended, slinking out of the shadows. Marinette didn't look surprised at all.
And that was when she surprised him again. Her song had been for him he realized. It had been meant for him this time. This was her gift. Adrien could've cried. But the question was did she return his feelings? Would this be a Christmas Miracle?
As if to answer his question Marinette smirked dangerously and stalked over to him. The next thing he knew her lips were pressed against his. Her arms snakes around his neck and her body was flush against his. Chat shook off the shock and wrapped his arms around her waist, kissing her back. Oh god he was definitely dreaming.
When she pulled away he purred happily. His Princess. His Lady. Marinette.
She smiled softly at him.
"So. What happened?" Chat said lightly, in all honesty he was curious, quite certain Ladybug and Marinette didn't have romantic feelings for Chat while Marinette seemed to like Adrien even less. Or at least wasn't comfortable around him.
Ladybug looked shy, her eyes glued to the suddenly interesting ground.
"I always told myself if Adrien Agreste never existed I would've given you a chance," she said softly.
Wait did she say. Well. His name. Holy shit. That explained so much.
"But... I've never wanted or cared about singing for Adrien. And yet I care about singing for you, so much," Marinette said, finally meeting his gaze. Chat's gaze softened. She was so damn cute. He gently tugged her into a hug, wrapping his arms around her while she hugged his waist.
"I'm Marinette in case you didn't realize," she mumbled into his chest.
Chat chuckled.
"I noticed that when you sang Princess. And I'm so glad it was you, otherwise I might've lied to M'Lady when I said I'd love whoever she was underneath the mask," Chat hummed.
He pulled back a little in time to notice Marinette's furious blush.
He hoped this didn't end as badly as he thought it might.
"So Princess, did my personality beat the Model's looks?" He asked jokingly.
Marinette scowled at him, he could see some anger in her blue eyes. Oh yeah. This was going to be good.
"Stupid cat. How shallow do you think I am? I've been in love with this guy ever since he forgave me for jumping to conclusions about him, and then he was kind enough to give me his umbrella despite everything. He's always so kind, and patient, lord knows he's friends with Chloe Bourgeois... he's good with children, and smart. He literally goes out of his way to make people happy because that's just who he is. He doesn't ever act like he's better or flaunt his money and fame," Marinette said defensively.
Chat was grinning despite this, puzzling Marinette.
"And then you had to go and sweep me off my feet kitty," Marinette mumbled, pink dusting her cheeks and eyes downcast.
Chat's grin broadened.
"Princess, it's funny how things work," he said softly. Marinette looked up to find his expression tender.
She tilted her head in confusion at his words.
"I fell for you twice, and you did the same," he whispered, using a finger to life her chin.
Her eyes widened at the implication as a green glow flashed.
Adrien Agreste, finger still beneath her chin, stood in Chat's place.
"Now where were we?" The Golden Boy said with a Chat smirk.
