A/N: *eats fishsticks* wait...wasn't i supposed to update Miraculous Mermaid today?

......*keeps eating fishsticks*

An Act of Kindness

Nathaniel swam to the palace of the sea King wondering why he agreed to do this. Why WAS he doing this?

The Sea Witch's words had been repeating in his mind since last night and he wondered if this was starting to become a bad idea.

No, scratch that, this WAS a bad idea and he knew it, but if he didn't he would be risking Marinette's life.

Hawkmoth's words repeated in his head once again.

"If you are able to bring me the King's Triton, I will free Marinette from the human's clutches and you will finally have your love."

Nathaniel knew from the start that the humans were trouble and sweet Marinette was captured by them and as much as he wanted her safe he couldn't help but wonder if stealing the King's heirloom was the right way to go about it.

Still, he didn't have any other way to get her back, he would have to take a chance.

For Marinette...

"Nathaniel?"

He froze turning around as he came face to face with another red head.

Sabrina gave the green merman a skeptical look. "Where are you heading off to?"

"O..Oh I was just heading off to the castle to see Princess Chloe. I wanted to speak with her." He said honestly.

The purple mermaid became more suspicious. "Why?"

Nathaniel swallowed, he knew where Sabrina's loyalty lies. If she figured out what he was up to, even a little bit, she'll immediately tell Chloe.

"I wanted to...ask her to go on a lovely swim with me. I..If she h..had the time that is.." Nathaniel smile nervously trying not to look suspicious.

Sabrina raised an eyebrow, but nodded. "Oh okay, well I was just heading over there to see her if you want to tag along."

Nathaniel smiled swimming alongside the red head. "Thanks Sabrina."

oooooooo

Marinette headed down the stairs of the front of the palace approaching the carriage she was supposed to ride with Adrien. She wore a pretty pink dress for her stroll around town with him and her hair was done up in pretty pink ribbons.

Adrien stood in front of the carriage watching Marinette come down the steps. The blush on his face slowly became visible.

When she stopped in front of the blonde she looked over at the carriage. She remembered Plagg telling her something about humans getting around on land in these things called 'magic carpets.' It excited her to think that she was about to go on her first one...and with ADRIEN!

"Are you ready to go?" he said throwing a charming smile at the girl.

When she nodded he held out his hand helping her on to the carriage before climbing on himself.

"We'll be back before sunset! Give father my regards." Adrien shouted.

Nathalie who stood by the entrance with Mylene and Alix simply nodding as Mylene waved goodbye with a huge smile and Alix continued to pop her gum.

As Adrien rode the carriage through the gates Plagg who had been heading back saw the couple riding out of the castle. As quick as he could he ran over to them and hopped underneath the carriage riding along with them.

As they rode down the hill towards the village, Marinette pointed at various things on the way down excited which each new thing she saw.

Adrien smiled chuckling to himself at how excited she was. "You don't really get out much do you?"

Marinette blushed, twirling the end of her hair as she shrugged and continued to look around. Adrien looked up ahead for a moment keeping the horse driven carriage on the path they were following, when he looked back his eyes widen when he noticed the girl was hanging off the back of the carriage looking down at the horse's hooves from the bottom.

When she saw Plagg sitting at the bottom she gave him a small wave while he simply stuck his tongue out making her laugh a little.

"H..Hey!" Adrien pulled back on the ropes causing the carriage to stop. Reaching behind him he pulled Marinette back by the waist.

Tikki was swimming inside the river that followed the path into town. Plagg still riding beneath the carriage poked his head out to look down at the river.

"Did he kiss her yet?" Tikki asked jumping out of the water.

When she jumped out a second time Plagg replied, "Not yet."

Tikki groaned.

When they made it into town Marinette marveled at all the people running around or simply going on a stroll. Adrien had one of the coachmen in town take his carriage away so that he'd know where to find it later. Luckily for him he wore regular clothes so that it would be more difficult for any townfolk to recognize him as the Prince.

When he turned around he noticed that Marinette had went down the road drawn to everything she saw passing by and he rushed after her.

Plagg hopped out from his spot under the carriage, Yoo-yoo still in his mouth as he went after Marinette.

Marinette saw a small puppet show going on. She laughed at the funny little creatures and grabbed a hold of one. When she held it in her hand she she tilted her hand wondering why he was no longer moving. When she looked back at the little box he was in she saw a hand where the puppet previously was trying to feel for the missing object.

Adrien had finally caught up to Marinette. Taking the puppet out of her hand he handed it back to the puppeteer behind the box. "Sorry sir."

Guiding the blunette away from the puppet show the Prince suggested that they look around some place else.

oooooooo

"Have you ever tried a croissant before?" Adrien asked the girl as they were strolling through the city. Marinette shook her head and the blonde gasped. "Really? They're the most delicious thing you could possibly eat!" He said enthusiastically.

They arrived at the nearest vendor. Adrien ordered two crossiants handing one to the blue eyed girl.

Marinette was already drawn to it by the smell and only got better after she took the first bite. The soft fluffy feeling in her mouth along with the buttery taste was something she'd never thought she could ever live without again.

"Do you like it?" The green eyed boy asked.

Marinette nodding taking another bite finishing off the pastry. She pointed at the vendor.

"Another one?" She nodded and he laughed. "Okay." He ordered a second one for her and handed it over.

Before Marinette could take another bite she noticed a commotion from across the street.

There was a man who looked angry, he was glaring at the tiny old man in front of him.

"I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times! No money, no service!" The man yelled.

"Please sir, I'm very hungry." The old man pleaded. "All I ask is for a tiny bite, I will repay you by reading your fortune."

"NO! NOW LEAVE OR ILL ALERT THE AUTHORITIES!" The man yelled slamming the door close.

Marinette flinched at the harsh man's words. I guess she should've expected there to be humans who weren't all to swell.

Then again some mermaids are the same way, she thought thinking back to a certain blonde Princess.

She looked over at Adrien who looked more than displeased at the display he saw before him.

Marinette looked down at the crossiant in her hand and made her way over to the old man who began walking away. Tapping his shoulder to get his attention she handed her fresh crossiant to the elderly man.

"Oh!" The man said with a smile. "Thank you so much." He said taking the crossiant in his hand.

Adrien who had followed Marinette over to the man smiled at the kind gesture. Reaching into his pocket he pulled out his bag of gold that he brought with him today. "Here, you can use this for food later when you need it." He said.

"Bless you." The man said completely grateful. "My name is Fu. I'm return for your kindness, how about I read your fortunes?"

The couple looked at each other before nodding.

The man took ahold of Adrien's hands as he read his palm. "Oh...well look at that. Who would've thought I'd be lucky enough to meet the Prince of our dear Kingdom?" Adrien's eyes widen at the man's words, who simply smiled. "It's nice to see you out and about your highness, especially since you've been so down lately. Don't worry, you'll find the one you're looking for." In that moment Fu glanced over at Marinette before releasing the Prince's hands.

Adrien was amazed, he's never seen such talent before, "That was incredible sir."

Fu simply shrugged before reaching out to Marinette. "May I?"

Marinette put her hand in his allowing him to read her palm. For a moment...he was silent.

"Oh my..." He finally spoke. "A long way from home aren't you dear child?"

Marinette tensed at his words. Did he figure out that she was really a mermaid? Was he about to expose her?

"In all my life I've never met someone as dedicated as you, but I must warn you that things will only get worse before they get better." He smiled at her. "But fear not, as long as you continue to let love light the way. Everything will be fine in the end." Letting go of her hand he placed his cane on the ground. "I must be on my way now. I hope you both have a wonderful day."

Marinette watched the man walk away. She looked at her palm thinking about the old man's words.

Things will only get worse...

"Hey are you okay?" Adrien asked noticing the distraught look on the girl's face.

Marinette blinked before nodding. Taking his hand in her's, she smiled at him and they continued their stroll around the town.

The man known as Fu looked back at the young couple with a smile on his face.

"Those two..." He said. "...are made for each other."