HOLY MACARONI! 48 REVIEWS?! Thank you so much! I'm sorry this chapter is both short and late! I'm hoping the next one will be better. By the way, I was wondering if anyone would be willing to draw a cover for this? Or any fanart of this story in general for that matter? Not saying you have to, I'm just curious.

This chapter is dedicated to my best friends NalaxSimba and Fireboltvoicesva! Nala had her birthday awhile ago (This is the first time in ages I've had to get on with something other than school work xD) and Firebolt's birthday is today so I decided to dedicate this chapter to them!

Adrian began to move forwards when he noticed Marinette was not following him. He turned back and asked "Marinette, are you coming?" She thought for a moment before shaking her head.

"I think I'll try calling Toriel to see if she'll reply and, if she does, to let her know we're okay." She replied.

"Do you want me to try?" Adrian quickly
questioned. Perhaps he could take this as an opportunity to speak to Plagg. There was no doubt that he would be frustrated at being cooped away for so long. "You can if you want. I'll be here if you need me."

Adrian nodded before carrying on his way to the road ahead. "I'll see you soon!" He called back. Marinette waved before disappearing behind the trees again.

Marinette awaited with bated breath for Adrian to disappear before opening her purse. Tikki flew out and hugged Marinette's cheek before shivering at the cold. "It's freezing!" She chattered.

"I know. I'm sorry that you had to stay in my purse for so long Tikki." Marinette began.

"It's okay! It was pretty terrifying to hear all the commotion and not being able to do anything. Are you alright?"

"I think so. What about you?"

"A little cold but I'll be fine! Marinette, promise me you'll be careful down here."

Marinette held the tiny kwami inside her hands. Tikki looked up with her pleading blue eyes and Marinette agreed to take care. There was a pause before Marinette asked quietly "Do you think Chat Noir is okay?"

Tikki sighed before replying "I hope so."

"Me too..."

Marinette missed her black cat. Who knew how he was coping without his 'Lady' in Paris. Chat would probably figure out that Ladybug was missing and, being Chat, he would think she had gone after the fallen children since it was more than likely in the Parisian news. Would he attempt to find her? She hoped not. For as lovely as most of the monsters seemed, it was still dangerous down in the Underground and there was no telling how the monsters would react towards miraculous heroes.

Marinette peered around from her hiding place and spotted Adrian waiting at the end of the path.

"I have to meet Adrian now but we'll talk more later. How does that sound?" She asked Tikki. The kwami nodded understandingly before zooming to her holder's cheek and nuzzling it gently. Marinette placed Tikki inside the purse again and they bid each other farewell for the time being.

Adrian looked for a place to hide. Carefully, he crouched behind a large banner that he did not stop to read. Plagg whizzed out of his pocket, looking annoyed. Adrian shrank slightly against his piercing gaze. "Adrian! What were you thinking when you jumped down here?! You could've died!"

"I'm sorry Plagg. It's just-" Adrian began to justify himself but stopped when Plagg's face softened slightly. The cat kwami sighed in a mixture of frustration and resignation. "You were doing what you thought was right. As always." He gave a slight smile before changing the subject. "Hey Adrian."

"Hmm?"

"When am I going to get my cheese?"

Adrian groaned and rolled his eyes but good-naturedly. "Whenever I can get some more Plagg. The world isn't made of cheese."

"Well it should be!" Plagg insisted, tone half serious. Adrian laughed heartily and Plagg frowned, hiding his smile. "Adrian..." He whined, glaring.

"I'm sorry Plagg. Sometimes you are just adorable." Adrian grinned. This time the kwami was annoyed. The kwami spluttered in outrage before insisting he was not cute and that he was "a mighty God who could grant powers of destruction". Adrian laughed harder.

Wiping the joyful tears from his face, Adrian promised he would find some cheese soon as Plagg snuggled in to the inside of his jacket. "You better." Plagg warned.

Adrian made his way back to where Marinette was last, enjoying the snow despite how cold it was. He waited and the girl caught up with him. "Any luck?" He asked tentatively. She looked confused. "With Toriel?" He clarified.

She shook her head. "None. Et tu?"

" Nope. Shall we get going?" Adrian extended his arm. Marinette giggled.

"We shall." She took his arm and together they walked ahead.