I do not, and will never own Miraculous Ladybug.

I am so sorry it has taken me so long to update. This will be our final story chapter of this series. Later on, I might add a few more chapters, but right now, the series is finished. One of the reasons I'm ending this here, as well as a reason why it took me so long to update, was because I was running out of ideas of where to take this story. Another reason has to do with the fact that I am busier than I was this summer. I'm starting to work again, and have other activities that I am involved with. Thank you for sticking with me through it all. And I would still love your feedback, and prompts for other stories. I love you all. - Alice O'flynn

Ladybug fought the akuma fiercely, more fierce than she had ever done before. The only thing that was on her mind, was her beloved Adrien lying unconscious in the park. She defeated the robot girl in record time, de-evilizing the akuma, and making her way back to the park. Using her Miraculous cure had always worked before, and she never had to worry about it, but she was worried now. She was really worried. Because never had something have this level of importance to her. Usually the akumas didn't harm people she cared about. There had only been a few times before when the Akuma had targeted her, or her friends. Never before had someone she loved been hurt so badly from the akuma attacks.

Adrien's eyes were still closed when Ladybug got back to the park, and she knelt down next to him immediately. Taking his hand in hers, she held it to her heart, hoping, praying that he would wake up. And scared at what may happen if he didn't. Adrien felt his hand held up, and he started to open his eyes slowly. He saw Ladybug kneeling next to him, worry on her face.

"Chat! Adrien!" Ladybug said, when she noticed Adrien's eyes open.

"My Lady, I…. I'm sorry I couldn't help you in the fight." Adrien said, weakly, starting to sit up.

"Adrien, It's alright…. As long as you're alright…" Ladybug said, as her earring beeped for a fourth time. She hadn't noticed how close to detransforming she was, until that moment.

"You….. You're about to change back," Adrien said, pulling his and out of hers.

"I don't care. I know I was the one who always kept you from knowing who I was…. But it's only fair. I… Well, I've actually been trying to figure out how I would tell you for a few weeks." Ladybug said. She had wanted to tell Adrien who she was, only shortly after the bet started. But she was worried that it would be dangerous. She also knew that she needed to tell her partner. He had wanted to know from the beginning. Her earrings gave another beep, She only had one more minute before Adrien would know who she really was.

"You don't have to, if you don't want to. I'm alright with not knowing." Adrien said, hoping to comfort her. He could see uncertainty in her face, and the fact that she was about to let him know who she really was started getting to her.

"No. I'm sure about this. I don't want to keep any more secrets from you." Ladybug said, pulling Adrien into a hug. "I just hope you won't be upset."

"I could never be upset at you," Adrien said, as he saw a bright pink light. Marinette pulled back, and looked Adrien in the eyes. His eyes went wide, As he realized that it was Marinette, his Marinette, who had been fighting by his side. Marinette who he had fallen completely in love with, for the second time. The girl who he had always loved. His other half, the person who was the ying to his yang. The girl he would never want to be without. His Marinette was His Lady. They were one in the same.

"There…. There is something else I need to tell you…." Marinette started to say, but was interrupted by Adrien kissing her. He pulled her into his arms, hugging her, and kissing her as if he were afraid it was just a dream. Because he really was. He kissed her one time, then a second, then a third, and a fourth, before she pulled back yet again.

"What's wrong?" Adrien asked, confused, at why she would pull away from him. His mind started to attack him with his own insecurities. Telling him that she never really wanted the bet. That she never really wanted to kiss him.

"I need to tell you something first. And, after I tell you that, you may not want to continue with the bet." Marinette said, looking down at the ground.

"What is that?" Adrien started worrying even more.

"I…. I love you. I have loved you since that day you lent me your umbrella. You never needed the bet to make me fall in love with you. I know you don't love me, but I have loved you for so long. I'm sorry….. I'm sorry…." Marinette said, starting to cry.

"Why do you think I don't love you?" Adrien asked.

"Because… Because…." Marinette couldn't find a way to explain how she felt.

"Well, let me clear this up for you. I love you. I loved you as Ladybug from our first fight, and I fell in love with you again during this bet. But it wasn't hard. I feel…. I feel like I was always meant to love you." Adrien said, pulling Marinette in for another kiss.

P.S. if you want to read more story, since I am not updating right now, you should go read the amazing chapter 1John212 wrote. s/12199028/1/100. Thank you all for reading my story, and sticking with me. You all are amazing. Love you all!