Disclaimer: See Chapter One.
Warnings: See Chapter One.
A/N: So I'm happy for the reactions I got haha I'm evil I know but I like seeing that I made you guys invested in my story ^-^ It just warms my little old heart haha. So I don't know how I'm going to post this for the next two days. I work overnights Saturday (10pm) into Sunday (usually til 2:15am or 3am- 5am the lastest) However, because of that, I won't be able to post tomorrow's chapter at midnight. I actually don't know when I'll be able to post Sunday's chapter...I might be dead x-x I say that cause I'm doing a double shift/job (at the same work place) and i might be dead tired. I'll also be at my mom's but I know it WILL be posted on Sunday...sometime haha ^-^; And then hopefully the last one will be posted at midnight that night...I hope. I try to keep my promises and I promises a chapter a day and damn it I will do it! Hahaha.
Anyway, I love all of your reviews and I'm soooo happy to read them every time! ^-^ So here we go!
Reviewers:
Yamina20- Why does a princess need to get saved, why not the prince; am I right? ^_~. Thankies and we shall see won't we? Enjoy!
thekageofthenight- ^-^ yes! He needs to be kicked in the balls I tell ya what haha. Cool ^-^ Ahhh you noticed ^-^ I'm happy someone caught that haha. Sorry but it must but I will try to finish or get most of my new story done so you have something new to read ^-^ Enjoy!
(\(-v-)/)- aww I remember those days ^-^; that sucks! But I'm happy you sort of reviewed ^-^ Thank you for reading and reviewing haha Enjoy!
InuLuna19-No, no it wasn't haha I'm happy you still enjoyed it! Enjoy!
Anika Noni Rose- I know right! But yeah he is in trouble now...or is he? We shall see now won't we? ^_~. Enjoy!
gruvialover23- I'm sorry ^-^; I do feel bad but it's all about the pacing and it was telling me to end it there or it wouldn't flow ^-^; We shall see now won't we? ^_~. Enjoy!
PureMLTrash- *shrinks into a corner* I'm sorry ^-^; I'm the cliffhanger queen...I couldn't help it...plus the pacing ^-^; It could be roll or bun I guess haha ^-^ We shall see what happens ^_~. *shrinks at demonic look, throws hands up* here here! Enjoy! haha (and I can understand sarcasm when it's written but not spoken O.o go figure haha)
twiflutterdazzle- Hahaha he's a little bugger isn't he *glares at him* But I like him as a character...might use him again *looks around* He was set free because the police couldn't hold him longer than 24 hours; tho they held him longer, just cause Chat brought him in; but then he threatened to bring in a lawyer and they had to release him. That was a couple chapters ago haha; just a refresher for you ;P Thankies! Enjoy!
Akkira Nala- Now I doubt it's the worst cliffhanger, especially in history *looks around* I'm sure there were worse...*whistles* Everyone was thinking he would be akumatized. However, I feel that Hawkmoth (whoever he is) doesn't condone rape; that he knew Erik was too evil for his tastes haha. Not Hawkmoths MO if you will ^_~. I know right? O.o I'm not sure...thinking about it tho *looks around* Enjoy!
thekageofthenight- (second time ;P ) I'm soooo happy you love re-reading it! You don't know how happy that makes me because I want my story/stories to be the kind you can go back and re-read and still enjoy them and feel the same way you did the same the first time ^-^ That makes me soooo happy! Yeah haha they are very interesting I knew I'd get some form of reaction but some of them are surprising me haha. (worse thing was I wanted to check them at work and the wifi there sucks...so I couldn't check them until I got home at 3pm T-T ) Hehehe *bows* thankies ^_~. Enjoy!
RadioActiveRebel- Hahaha here ya go! Just don't die...and no throwing pineapples *stands in front with arms out* besides, a break from writing is always a good thing; once in awhile anyway. I feel like it gets my writing juices going, especially when I read other people's fan fics ^-^. So I appreciate you taking the time to read my story! Enjoy!
Titans4life- Thankies ^-^ hahaha don't die or you won't be able to read it ;p Enjoy!
Lucinda- Out loud or internally? haha Here it is (and no worries ^-^ ) Enjoy!
BlueMoonAngel31- Awww ^-^ Thankies! Yes he is! ^-^ I know and pet her head and comfort her too. Oh yes but you will see ^_~. awwww *huggles* thank you ^-^ Here it is! Enjoy!
gerryiscool- Yup, but sometimes something that good doesn't last long right? ^_~. Well in fan fiction anyway haha She is on her way but will she make it? *looks around* Enjoy!
Nekofairy- (ch24) Thankies and yes he is hehe Yeah that is going to be good *cheshire grin* Aww thankies haha I try to be anyway. You all spend the time to review I might as well respond right? Doesn't take much time to respond so I should do it ^-^. Thankies ^-^ I'm not really into the Kurama/Hiei ship...I don't know if it makes me a hipster or something haha. But I felt it was overly done *shrugs* I like more with Kuwa with anyone ^-^; it's bad haha. But I feel like he can be paired with anyone and it would work. I know it sounds weird ^-^; That makes a cute pairing; Jin/Yusuke Haha that would be awesome wouldn't it? Tis cool and i wouldn't mind ^-^ PMs are welcomed. Awww thankies! You are sweet and awesome to talk to! Ja nai! Enjoy!
RadioActiveRebel-(Ch24) -damn...2 hours is a long time x-x I'm happy you enjoyed it! And took the time to read alll of it so far I appreciate it ^-^ I know right? It would make a great episode hehe ^_~. Ooo biscuits with butter I hope? woooot! Is that 10 stars or 10 biscuits? And can they have butter? haha Unless it's the cookie biscuits...no butter on those please haha ;P Awwww thankies! Here it is! And fangirl away ^-^ haha Yeah I've been done with this story for a week now haha. I'm already working on a crossover fic with this show and Yu Yu Hakusho but when I finish that one; I can try and think up a story with Nathaniel and Adrien/Chat going for Marinette...tho it could end up as a three-way...hmmmm I don't know, I'll let my muses fiddle with that idea while I write/finish my crossover haha You aren't horrible! There aren't that many (in my perspective anyway) Nathaniel with Marinette fics sooooo I might give it a try. Although my muses want a Chat/copy cat story...*looks around* but that is another story ^_~. Okay KC ^-^ Enjoy!
Marichat fic- I know right o.o awww I'm happy you love it! Awww ^-^ like when I keep hitting refresh to see my reviews haha ^-^ Welll...there will be smut...does that answer your question maybe? *cheshire grin* Aww thanks for your support! Enjoy!
Tiger Priestess- I know, he should start wearing one at his side all the time...then he'd really be a prince haha She should 'walk the dog' ^_~. (yo-yo trick ^-^; sorry a bit tired which makes me silly) Yes and yes to all of that right! Enjoy!
With that, I hope you all enjoy this!
Chapter 26: Her Courage
Erik got ready to kick Adrien in the face until he felt something grab his leg. Before anything could register, he found himself pulled off his feet. He landed hard on his face. Adrien blinked for a moment before he felt something wrap around his waist. He was pulled away from Erik, who was clutching his shoulder. The fall had jostled his shoulder.
Adrien landed on his back. He blinked up at the ceiling.
"Are you okay?"
He blinked and saw worried blue eyes staring at him.
Ladybug was kneeling next to him, her yo-yo in her hand, having unwrapped the string from Adrien's waist. Adrien blinked up a few times before letting out a sigh of relief. He closed his eyes and nodded.
Ladybug also let out a sigh of relief.
"Ladybug."
Ladybug turned towards Erik. She stood up, her hand clutching her yo-yo. Her eyes had no fear in them. She had built up her courage as she headed towards the school, Plagg on her heels. She was worried how she would react at seeing her attacker. However, standing there she felt powerful. She felt like she didn't need to be afraid. Not anymore.
"Get out of here." Ladybug said, not looking at Adrien.
"But..." he said, sitting up.
He worried about his Princess Lady. He worried for Marinette.
"I'll be fine. Besides, Chat should be coming any minute." she said with a wink and a knowing smile.
Adrien blinked before feeling his kwami resting on his neck, out of sight of Erik. He nodded as he got to his feet.
Erik looked ready to run after him.
"Oh no you don't." she said wrapping his leg with her yo-yo and pulling him back to the ground.
Erik growled in frustration as he watched Adrien leave.
"You'll pay for this." he said growling as he turned to look at Ladybug.
"No, you will be paying for what you did." she said, her voice low.
Erik growled before standing up. He grabbed the string with one of his hands and pulled it forward. Ladybug's eyes widened before she fell forward. She landed at his feet. He stood above her with a sick grin.
"You're pretty cute." he said.
Ladybug gritted her teeth, holding back the shiver.
"Sorry but she's taken." Chat growled, extending his baton to hit Erik away.
Chat pulled Ladybug up.
"Are you alright my Lady?" he asked, concern in his eyes.
She smiled at him and nodded.
"You can't have her and Marinette." Erik growled.
Both Ladybug and Chat stared wide eyed at the boy. He had a sick, twisted smile on his lips.
"That's right. You're little kitty has been very naughty." Erik said.
Chat growled, outstretching his claws.
"He's always been a bit naughty, but he has always been loyal." Ladybug said, her eyes glaring at Erik.
Chat looked at his Lady. His heart fluttered at hearing that. A slight blush went to his cheeks. He turned back to Erik, a smirk on his lips.
Erik gulped. Her eyes were so...cold. It sent fear down his spine. However, he glanced to the side. The forgotten knief was a few steps away...
Chat noticed the look and dashed towards it. Erik rushed forward, however he headed straight at Ladybug! Chat stopped, his eyes widened. It was a trap!
Ladybug threw her yo-yo into the air.
"Lucky Charm!"
A set of red with black polka dotted handcuffs appeared into her hands. She smiled. However, she ducked just in time, as Erik had reached for her arm. Using his momentum, she flipped him onto the ground, pinning him down on his stomach. He groaned as his shoulder was jolted again.
"You're going to jail." she said before putting the handcuffs on his wrists.
Chat smiled. He was happy his Lady was alright. That she was able to face her fear, literally. How she was able to get some form of closure.
"I didn't know you were that type my Lady." he said wiggling his eyebrows at her as she lifted the sicko to his feet.
Ladybug rolled her eyes before forcing Erik to walk. Chat grinned following behind her.
~~~~~~~~~Scene Change~~~~~~~~
Ladybug had brought Erik to the police station. She uncuffed him and threw the handcuffs into the air. The police put their handcuffs on him and took him away. Chat winked at her before she left. She didn't have much time before she would de-transform. Chat had stayed behind, explaining everything to the cops.
Chat was able to tell the police that Erik had attacked Adrien and had admitted to trying to rape Marinette. The police took the boy in and called Marinette's parents. They wanted the girl to come in and pick him out of a line up.
Marinette had made it home in time for her parents to ask if she was up for it. She was ready. Having faced him as Ladybug, she felt she could face him as Marinette.
Marinette didn't feel scared as she stood behind the one way glass. Adrien was next to her, holding her hand in support. She felt even more courage as she could pick Erik out. She mentally kicked herself. She should have gone when she was offered the first time. She would have picked him out immediately.
As they stepped out of the room, they saw Erik being taken away. Marinette's eyes locked with Erik's. However, Marinette didn't shirk away. She didn't feel fear. She stood tall and glared at him as he was walked by her. His face looked hurt but it turned to anger as he saw Adrien wrapping his arm around the girl 'he' wanted. He growled but was roughly pulled, making him hiss at the pain in his shoulder.
Adrien grinned before looking down at Marinette. He was so proud of her. She was able to face her fears. She was able to overcome her trauma. However, did that mean she was ready for...
Marinette looked up at him with a warm smile. It melted his heart. He cupped her face and kissed her sweetly. She smiled into the kiss. However, the moment was broken by Marinette's dad pulling Adrien away. Marinette blinked as she saw her dad pulling Adrien to the side.
"He's giving him the 'talk'." Sabine said, laughing from next to Marinette.
Marinette blinked before giggling. Adrien looked super nervous. He rubbed the back of his neck. However, his face turned red as her dad handed him something. Something she couldn't see. She blinked at him as he put it in his pocket and walked away looking confused and embarrassed.
"What did he talk to you about?" Marinette whispered.
"A little bit of this and a little of that..." Adrien said, not able to look at Marinette without blushing.
Marinette blinked at him but smiled. She sighed and leaned into his side. He grinned and pulled her close to him. They walked together back to Marinette's house. It was almost dinner time, but Marinette's parents insisted he stay for dinner.
Adrien called his father and was shocked he got the okay from him.
Adrien enjoyed eating with the Dupain-Cheng family. However, he was sad when he had to leave. But he smiled inwardly as he knew he was going to see Marinette sooner than her parents thought.
"I'll see you tonight." he whispered to her before giving her a quick peck on her lips.
Marinette giggled before nodding.
Ahhh some closure for all of us eh? hehe ^-^ See you in the next chapter!