A/N: Hello! Sorry this chapter is soo late! Anyways, the akuma itself belongs to Adrozani84, who the akuma is belongs to me. Also, in another story that I'm writing I just killed off the pet to two of the main characters and it made me really upset… which is weird cause I knew from the beginning that I was going to do it…and the day came and I just was upset that Marcher had to die…he was old though and couldn't live much longer and this is getting long so; onto the story!

LuckyCharmz, you don't need to read the chapters in my stories together. They way I write them, as I'm sure you noticed by now, is that it is like two different stories that are dealing with the same akumas in the same order…

Chapter Ten: A lesson on Paying Attention…

Marinette slipped into her room quietly, her thoughts tumbling randomly through her mind. Flopping down on one of her plush seats in her room, she grabbed her laptop and googled French princess. And promptly groaned as several news articles about the princess popped up. Fingers flying across the keyboard, she barely noticed Tikki picking up her TV remote and turning the news on.

"We now have more knowledge about our mystery princess. Coccinelle Beaufort-Cheng, princess of France will be attending the upcoming Masquerade Ball. King William has also announced a desire to extend an invitation to one of the heroes of Paris, Chat Noir. Now this is just leading to questions about why not Ladybug." The news reporter announced on the TV, causing Tikki to freeze and glance over at Marinette, who froze….right before she leapt to her feet and stormed over to her door.

"Père! What is this about you inviting Chaton!?" Marinette screeched without thinking about it, running out of the room.

King William, who was strolling through the halls while discussing decorations for the upcoming ball with several servants, blinked in surprise, before turning to face his daughter. "I thought you might like having someone you already know at the ball. Is something wrong with that fille?"

Marinette ran her fingers through her hair, anxiety flooding her eyes. "No no… just that I wasn't expecting that…at all!"

King William chuckled as he placed a calming hand on her shoulder. "Relax… leave everything to me, k? Nothing can go wrong with me in charge." He froze, what it was she called him just now registering in the back of his mind. "What did you call me?"

"I don't understand your majesty…" Marinette knitted her eyebrows in confusion.

"You called me father…." King William whispered softly, his eyes round with surprise.

Marinette blinked, shock slipping in. Shaking her head quickly, she ducked back into her room, her face turning bright red at the slip of tongue. "Tikki…how did I not notice that I said that!"

Tikki shrugged as she hovered in front of her Chosen. "Oh Marinette..."Before Tikki could give her any advice, there was a loud scream followed by…howling?

Marinette jumped, before breaking out at a run once more, this time tearing through the many halls in the palace till she got to the front door….where an akuma was standing. The akuma was interestingly enough a werewolf of all things. Snarling, the creature turned to face Marinette and Tikki, who was hiding in her purse again. The second it spotted her however, it went from on the attack to downright playful, dropping down on all fours, tail wagging. Marinette shook her head, before glancing over at the servants and guards that were also in the hall. Dismay filled her as she realized that they were all distracted, playing with each other and not noticing what was going on. All but one servant that was holding a familiar leash. As Marinette watched, the long scratch on the servant slowly disappeared…and then once it was gone she joined in with the playing with the others.

"Not good Tikki…not good at all." Marinette slowly backed away, before breaking off at a run, this time running away from the akuma…who was giving chase.

Tikki popped her head out, worry creasing her brow. "It looks like if the akuma scratches you, you forget about your responsibilities and only want to play!"

"Great…a friendly werewolf….and how did it get in here?!" Marinette gasped as she ducked through a large set of doors, not really paying any attention to where she was going.

"Whoever was akumatized must have been here already!" Tikki provided as she zipped out of her purse. "You need to transform now!"

Marinette nodded in agreement, before flicking her hair away from her ear. "Tikki! Spots on!"

A minute later, Marinette jumped onto the akumas back, curling her fingers into its fur as she hung on for dear life as it charged out of the palace…and towards the city. "Come on! Where's the item!?" She scanned the werewolf frantically for anything that stood out to her. She was about to give up and jump down and help with the evacuations, when she spotted something that most definitely was not part of the akuma and thus could only be the item… "Oh no…."

A/N: Done! Yes, I know it is short, but come on! She just figured out who it is, and what the item is. I love this idea…and man, things are about to get interesting! And yes, I know it is still a bit early for her to call the king father, but having her scream 'you're majesty' or 'you're highness' seemed kinda weird and pointless to me. 'Father' made the most sense. Sorry about it.

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