"My son, Nathaniel may be the hero of Paris, but today, you will be the hero of the arena. If, for once, you actually finish the beast.". Gabriel proclaimed as Adrien stopped momentarily. Nino, trying to help his best friend out, protested happily, "But he finished the boar the other day in practice!". Gabriel and Adrien remembered that day too well, and the boar was hit dead straight on by a cloud of lightning, and died on the scene which disgusted Adrien out.

Aunt Nathalie sighed, "That didn't count at all.". Adrien shook his head, turned around to face his father, "No, killing any animal or person is wrong.". Gabriel sighed, rolled his eyes, "Here we go again.".

Aunt Nathalie shook her head, "Kids today, with their wild hair and their no killing stuff.". Adrien sighed in frustration, taking out his manolo, and turned around once more to head to the door, "I am out of here.". Gabriel protested, "Don't you love your family?". Adrien froze at that, and blinked from his puzzled mind, looked back to face his father again, with Gabriel replying, "Then go get that beast, fils. Don't dishonor our name.". Adrien sighed, and handed his manolo to his father who grabbed it gently, watching Adrien leave.

He shouted, "Just be a Agreste!". Aunt Nathalie's voice reached Gabriel, "Frere, he won't do it.", with Gabriel turning to his sister who looked worried yet stern. A while later, Adrien made it to the ring, walking under the hallway which leads to the arena, shaking his head as he thought over about his father's words, then suddenly looked up when a voice called out, "Hey, Adrien!". Adrien saw his old best friend, Nathaniel who is now adorned with medals, yet he walked familiarly.

Nathaniel grinned, "No retreat.". Adrien sighed, "No surrender.". He ran to hug Nathaniel who hugged back, laughing, "The hero of Paris returns!". Nathaniel chuckled, "Oh, come on. You don't think I'd miss your first little swordfight, did you?". Adrien chuckled, and grinned, "And Marinette's here too!". Nathaniel actually twittered excitedly, "Have you seen her? I cannot wait to show her all those babies I got here.", gesturing to his medals.

Adrien rolled his eyes playfully, "Oh, really? She's back to see you?". Nathaniel protested, "Come on, that's not..". Adrien chuckled, "You may have your medals, but I have the arena. Let's see what Marinette prefers.". Nathaniel nodded, replied, "Well, it's a good thing that you're taking swordfighting seriously.".

Adrien casually waved it off, "You should see me in the arena. That's where I truly do my thing now. A true Agreste man.". Nathaniel sighed deeply, "Those are some really big shadows we live under, huh?". Adrien sighed gently, agreed, "Huge.". Nathaniel smiled, nodded, and turned around to head out, then glanced back at Adrien.

"Hey, brother. May the best man win Marinette.". He replied with Adrien smirking in a nod. Nathaniel then headed out, prancing proudly and tall as the crowd called out loud, "Nathaniel!". Adrien shook his head in amusement. In honor of Marinette's return from the British Isles, the town received a rare visit from its most noble son who's now a decorated hero.

Nathaniel waved as he whistled for his horse, and grabbed the saddle, showing off as a citizen gossiped out loud, "They say Nathaniel goes from town to town, saving them from bandits!". Nathaniel grinned as he flipped over his horse while Gabriel scoffed to himself. The two rulers of the realms is watching the event as well, standing upon the highest tier of the arena, with Lord Plagg laughing in approval, "Yeah, that's my boy!".

Nathaniel then landed into the top podium that belongs to Lord Tom and Lady Sabine. He bowed, "My lord, my lady. Great to be back home.". Lord Tom nodded approvingly with Lady Sabine smiling gently in greetings. As expected, everyone in town was curious to see how the young Marinette had grown. The arena was at a standstill with many men staring at her in awe, drooling over the beauty that Marinette became. She is now dressed in a lovely blue gown, hiding her eyes under a picnic hat, with her beloved pet, Alya behind her, now grown as well, and wearing a black collar with a tag of her name in sight.

"The jewel of the town has returned. And she's going to help at the church.". murmured some citizens, with two jealous women gossiping. Chloe Bourgeois, a blonde haired, light-skinned, dark blue eyed woman in a golden dress, whispered to her friend, "I heard she read books, like for fun.". Chloe's friend, Sabrina Raincomprix, a red-orange haired, light-skinned, sea green eyed woman in a dark blue dress, gasped, "No way!".

In the podium, as Marinette sat upon her chair between her parents and Nathaniel who nodded in greeting. "Madame Dupain-Cheng.". Marinette removed her hat, her bluebell eyes very bright as a flame, smiled as now her light black hair is revealed to be waist long, and in a single ponytail, greeted Nathaniel, "Salut, Nathan. It's really good to see you.".

The crowd gasped as they finally saw her in full sight, several men dropping their jaws in astonishment, with Chloe scoffing, "And she's so natural!". Sabrina gasped in horror. Lord Plagg dropped his jaw similarly like the mortal men as he saw Marinette, and Lady Tikki narrowed her eyes, and slapped Plagg's arm who yelped and yelled, "What?!". Tikki shook her head with a jealous huff.