Thank you so much to everyone that read and enjoyed this story! It's been a journey writing this fic. I started drafts for it almost a year ago and I can't believe it's finally come to an end. The support has been wonderful and I've loved reading everyone's kind and encouraging comments. Thank you for everything! :)

3 Months Later...

Marinette sat in a chaise longue beside the blazing fireplace. A red blanket draped over her legs as she turned the page of an old album. It was filled with faded and slightly blurred black and white photos. Alongside the photos were stories and tales written in elegant cursive. Marinette ran her finger against the ink. It was the closest she would ever get to Adrien's mother.

"I appreciate you showing this to me," Marinette smiled as she set the album on a nearby side table. She took her cup of tea from beside it, daintily taking a sip. "But... have you shown it to Adrien yet?"

Her companion, King Gabriel who sat opposite to her, shook his head. "We've discussed some of its contents, but he's never asked to see it. He rarely asks about the past unless it's about his mother. However, I thought it best for you to know."

"Thank you... I always imagined Adrien as an adorable child, but this album exceeds my expectations. And I've learned a bit more about his mother. I think it greatly bothers him that he can't remember anything about her."

"Nathalie and I have caught him staring at his mother's portrait many times," King Gabriel sighed. "She's the only thing he seems to care about remembering. I wish there was something I could do for him..."

"Don't be sad, Master!" Nooroo appeared from behind King Gabriel's chair, his wings fluttering frantically. "I'm sure Prince Adrien will get his memories back someday! If we keep working hard at it, I think-"

"Please be calm, Nooroo." King Gabriel patted the creature's head to soothe him. "It is up to Adrien to decide what's best for him. All we can do is assist him in his journey. Marinette here has been an important part of that."

Marinette blushed. "I will always be there for Adrien," she said as she looked into the fire. "And I can say I've seen improvement. During his first month in the palace, he came to the bakery nearly every night and once you invited me to stay, he visited my room just as often. But now he's confident enough to act on his own. The speech he gave last week in honor of the library's new wing was incredible! He's come so far."

"I believe he's only come so far because he's had you by his side. You have been an invaluable gift to him and to Paris. Ladybug and Chat Noir have had their fair share of work in protecting Paris as of late."

"It does look like Paris has gotten into trouble once again. There's been lots of strange incidents of giant monsters, collapsing buildings, and enemy armies, but whenever Chat Noir and I begin to fight, they disappear into thin air. They're more frightening illusions than an actual threat."

"I'm sure you'll find the culprit," King Gabriel smiled. "Even the worst supervillain doesn't stand a chance against the two of you."

"I wish it was that easy," laughed Marinette, the blanket nearly falling off her. "But I don't expect it to stay a problem much longer. Adrien and I have planned a trip to library later this week. Tikki has a theory on this mysterious villain that we plan to investigate. Between fighting crime and royal affairs, it's hard to believe we have time for anything anymore!"

"Like a potential wedding?" a cute voice squeaked from beside the fire. Tikki left her warm position napping by the fireplace and flew into Marinette's face. "Please! Please! Please!"

"Soon, Tikki. I promise," Marinette giggled, patting Tikki's head. "Adrien and I want to wait at least a little longer. We're still young and we've been so busy as Ladybug and Chat Noir. Not to mention, Alya and Nathalie are still in the planning stage. And Adrien continues to forget to ask Nino to be in the wedding."

"Speaking of the future," King Gabriel interrupted. "Marinette, how are your designs coming along? I received much praise from the foreign dignitaries I dined with last month about my outfit. It was a grand success!"

"The next one is almost finished! It's a gown for Nathalie so when she has to attend events with you, she can look as beautiful as she deserves to be! She's been so wonderful in helping me adjust to the castle. I would've been lost without her. This design is the least I can do."

After receiving the kind compliment, Marinette smiled warmly as she thought about how far King Gabriel had come these past months. He remained patient with Adrien as the boy tried to recover his memories. He never pushed royal duties too hard, always offering Adrien the option to back out. King Gabriel accepted Marinette and constantly called on her for advice on Adrien. He had become a good father once more and regained a jolly smile that rarely left his face.

Marinette's thoughts were interrupted as the doors to the sitting room opened. Chat Noir burst into the room, snow dusting his shoulders and hair. He shook his head, knocking the snow off, and smiled. "Good afternoon!" he bowed, gesturing to Marinette and his father. "Plagg, detransformation please!"

There was a green flash as Chat Noir's suit melted away to reveal Prince Adrien. With a bright grin, he ran over to Marinette and sat down beside her. "How are you, princess?" he asked, giving her a quick peck on the cheek. "I feel like I haven't seen you in forever."

"It's been a couple hours, chaton." Marinette rolled her eyes. "And I thought we agreed to avoid entering the palace while using our miraculouses. We've got to keep our secret identities a secret."

"Sorry, my lady!" Adrien apologized. "But after lessons with Nino it was just so cold and snowy , Plagg and I weren't too keen on walking all the way back. So..." Adrien shrugged sheepishly, knowing full well that he would be forgiven. Marinette could never be mad at him.

"I suppose I can let it go this time," Marinette sighed, shaking her head. She began to laugh as she ruffled Adrien's hair. "But one of these days, you're going to get caught and Tikki and I won't be there to help you out!"

"I'm sure we can handle it," Adrien grinned. "Right, Plagg?"

Plagg flew on top of Adrien's lap and collapsed. Letting out an overdramatic moan, he said "Enough of your romantic chit chat already! I'm starving!"

"In a minute." Adrien hushed his kwami, prepared to share better news. "I haven't even told Marinette and my father about some of the memories that returned today."

"What?" Marinette and Gabriel cried in unison. Over the past 3 months, Adrien's memory only had a few breakthroughs. He started to remember some names and faces, but there were still many gaps. The Adrien of the past remained a mystery to him.

"It wasn't anything major," Adrien confessed, shrugging his shoulders. "I remember building a snowman right outside the palace. It wasn't a very good snowman, but I tried. There was someone in the background, praising me for it, but I can't remember that much. I can't even recall what their voice sounds like."

Gabriel pursed his lips before taking a breath. "I believe that person was your mother. I was never one for the outdoors, but she accompanied you everywhere you went. No doubt she would have been with you."

"My mother..."

The part of his memory Adrien desperately wanted back. He knew nothing about her aside from the stories his father told him. It was like woman who had raised him and showered him with love never existed in the first place. But perhaps that was beginning to change. The fact that she even appeared in one of Adrien's memories provided him with an ounce of hope. Someday, he would remember her.

"That's significant progress!" Marinette cheered as she leaned over and gave Adrien a big hug. "You're going to remember everything in no time. We can only go up from here!"

Marinette smiled at him with bright, blue eyes and rosy cheeks. Adrien couldn't resist giving her a kiss on the forehead which solicited a disgusted groan from Plagg. "Do you know I love you?" he asked, grinning.

"I'm well aware," Marinette giggled. The two broke into further laughter, forgetting that King Gabriel was still in the room. However, he wasn't bothered. Instead, he was delighted to see his son and his princess so happy. It reminded him of his younger years when he first met his wife. They had been just the same.

"Food?" Plagg yelled, interrupting the sweet moment. "I'm dying of starvation!"

"Alright! Alright! Calm down," Adrien said, scooping up Plagg in his hands. "I suppose we're making a trip to the kitchen. Marinette, Tikki, would you like to accompany us?"

Marinette looked to Tikki who eagerly nodded. "It would be our pleasure," Marinette smiled. She linked her arm with Adrien's. The two stood up and headed off to the kitchen, inseparable for even a small walk through the castle.

As they left, Gabriel set down his cup of tea and chuckled to himself. "What's so funny, Master?" Nooroo asked.

"Nothing..." Gabriel said, half to himself. "I'm just very glad he met that girl."