" Nathalie, what do you mean 'problem' ? "

" Duusu just showed up in my office. She give me a something called Kwagatama before my Kwami said she will miss me. And before I knew it, Duusu got away with Peacock Miraculous. We- "

" Duusu didn't run away. I let her go. "

Nathalie looked at him curiously." Is that a new plan to found Ladybug and New Miraculous Box? "

" No. " Gabriel just close his eyes and take a moment to think. Before he opened his eyes, and stared at her turquoise eyes. " I'm done with Hawk Moth. And I decide to given our Kwamis their freedom. "

" Sir, you can't be serious? "

" I am serious more than ever before. "

" But Emilie..."

" Emilie's dead, it's sad but it's true. " Gabriel say with a tone of pain. " She's been gone a long time. At first, I didn't dare believe it, but now I finally understand and accepted it. So, I did the decent thing - I finaly let her go on the other side. And I buried her in the southwest of France. "

For a moment, Nathalie can only gape at him, her expressions shifting too rapidly to catch. Then she gave him a look – one that he couldn't quite read.

" But why you give up? When Peacock Miraculous could be repaired. When you have all secrets of grimoire? "

Gabriel walk to his window and look out over the city. Nathalie stood still and watched him silhouette in the moonlight as he spoke.

" I met someone very special who really opened my eyes. He helped me realize I spent so much time running after Miraculous. I couldn't let go of the past and I've made many mistakes." He said last part with a hint of sadness.

" I thought it'd be time for me to fix the mistakes I made." Gabriel said, turning back to Nathalie and grabbing her hands.

She searched his eyes and they gazed at each other in silence for a few moments.

" Nathalie, I want to apologize. "

She looked at him strangely." Apologize? For what? "

" I used you, I should never have let you use that miraculous. But I made you lay your life on the line, and suffer for the broke miraculous power," He saidand took her wrists gently, placing a lingering kiss in the cup of each hand. "that, I apologize."

She slighty blushed before slipped her hands from his grasp. " Sir-"

" Gabriel. "

"Huh? "

" I'd rather you call me by my name. "

" It's not professional. "

" You're not just my personal assistant. You are a part of this family. For how much you do for me and Adrien, you couldn't be anything less." He offered up a nice smile, and it's the kind of smile she's seen so rarely on his face. It lights up his features, makes him look younger and soft. " And we've been through enough that you can call me Gabriel."

" Gabriel, there's nothing to apologize for, " she said, so soft and earnest, " I wanted to see you and Adrien happy again. I knew the risk when I took Peacock Miraculous to my hand. Yes, It's true that hurt me, but only because I've decided to be Mayura. It was a my choice and make you both happy will always be my choice. "

Gabriel's eyes traveled over Nathalie's face, her turquoise eyes were full of tenderness and seriousness.

She's special person. He thought.

Always ready to do any and everything to help him, no matter the cost. She promised she would do anything for him, swore up and down that she was all in on Hawk Moth's plan, and he have no reason to doubt her.

Ever the loyal assistant, she was always by his side. Care about him and his son. His life, his past other life, his company and much more things lives through her hard work. Without her his life would be a lot harder.

Nathalie is just everything he...

Suddenly, shockingly. Fashion designer understand what Quinn meant. It was so obvious, and he didn't see it. He had Butterfly Miraculous and he still didn't understand it before. That's so obviously it's funny. Gabriel tried not to but he couldn't help himself - and he started laughing.

For the first time in a long while, Nathalie was able to hear a hearty, true laugh coming from her boss and she was shocked by his behavior.

" Why are you laughing? "

" I just realized, why Quinn called me a idiot. "

Her forehead creases. " Who is Quinn? "

" He is good friend." Gabriel smirked.

" If he is friend, then why he called you a idiot? "

" When I asked him 'why'. Well, He said, and I quote, ' All you really need, you already have. And it is right there in front of you. Just too close for you to see it .'..." Gabriel stopped himself. Nathalie looked at him, waiting for him to finish his statement.

He hesitated, but Nathalie stayed calm.

" Now, I know he was right. " He said carefully, unsure if the word would send her running.

She furrowed her brow. " I'm sorry, don't quite understand what you mean."

"I have been so consumed with my obsessed with the Miraculouses that I have been blind to noticed a treasure that was right beside me all this time." Gabriel tenderly brushed her cheek with the back of his fingers. Nathalie's heart fluttered as meeting his adoring gaze.

" But now I can see you very clearly."

"Gabriel, I…" Nathalie started.

She never got to finish what she had intended to say, her words swallowed on small gasp, as Gabriel Agrest cupped his hand around her face and brought his mouth to hers, their lips meeting in a tenderly first kiss.

He kisses her – soft and sweet and so achingly perfect. It feels so right, so entirely natural to be with her like this and, he want a little more.

So, his hands gently curl around the base of Nathalie's skull, thumbs caressing the corners of her mouth as his tongue traces languidly along her bottom lip. She responds with a soft moan and he takes full advantage of the opportunity by intensifying the kiss even further, his tongue darting forward to meet hers.

Soon the kiss broke, and Gabriel found himself staring at Nathalie. Her eyes fluttered open and he was gratified to see them a little glazed for a minute before they cleared.

She smiled at him and gentel blushed, which just made her even more charming. He felt the urge to kiss her again, but first he wants do this right.

" Nathalie? "

" Yes? "

" What do you say about dinner someplace really nice tonight? "

Another easy smile slid onto her face. " I'd like that,"

" It's date. "

His one hand wrapped around her waist to pull Nathalie closer to him, the other behind her head. This time when their lips met she was ready and kissed back with full force. She wrapped her arms around Gabriel's neck, fingers digging into his skin. Her touch, combined with the warmth of her mouth on his, caused every inch of his skin to feel electrified.

Stopping at just one more kiss proved to be an impossible task, and he gently pushed her just a few steps backwards until Nathalie hit wall. He deepened their kiss, bending her slightly backwards against his arm.

A moment later, the kiss slowly broke, each of them reluctant to end it. Gabriel pecked her lips softly one more time before rested his forehead against her.

The two of them stayed in that position for a little while, his hands on her waist, her hands cupping his jaw, and just watched, just existed in the same space.

Soon, though, Gabriel slowly broke away and looked at her, his eyes soft as he smiling.

Hawk Moth and Miraculous is ower chapter, that story has been told. His past has left and the future awaits. He don't know what's waiting for him. But he's not scared. It feels like a door has closed and it feels like he's come up for fresh air. Finally Free.

~Fin~

And to all the other people who have read and followed this story to its conclusion, thank you. Hope you liked it. If you did, please let me know. And the short epilogue is done, I'll post it Tomorrow :)