A/N: and here we are...to the last chapter. Thank you guys so much for tje journey of this series. I had so much fun with it and I'm sorry I stretched it out longer than I had to. I suppose it was because I was so attached to these versions of the characters and had many ideas, I couldn't let them go.

But for now, the Marinette's baby series is officially over.

I love you guys so much and I hope you give my other books a chance as I enjoy writing them very much so!

Have a great year everyone!

Adrien inhaled.

His green eyes could pinpoint each painted paper angel that hung low from the ceiling. The air was warm inside the venue, and he could hear soft music playing from behind him. It was almost as if everything was white. Adrien was sure that he had died and went to heaven.

Everything he was witnessing, he had waited his whole life for. Never in a million years after his mother disappeared did Adrien ever believe that he'd experience this sort of happiness.

The guests were whispering among themselves and Adrien only grew more and more nervous. He pressed his lips together, adjusting the tie on his neck before nervously moving to his cuffs as he awaited for his bride to meet him.

"You nervous?" Nino asked, standing behind Adrien with his hands clasped together in front of him. His brown eyes moved from the aisle back down towards Adrien who looked as though he wanted to pace back and forth.

"I'd like to say that I'm not, but I'm anxious. I know she'll be walking down to me, but I feel like I just want my bride right away." Adrien replied, his heart squeezing in his chest as he recalled meeting his bride as Ladybug.

Adrien couldn't help but to reflect fondly on the memories he had with his lady. Of course she had rejected him quite a few times during their riveting battles, but he had spent so much time chasing her. It was obvious that something was growing between them, and even though Louis was unexpected, Adrien couldn't help but to be immensely grateful to the little one.

Louis' life brought not only Ladybug back into his life, but it brought Marinette in as well. He was able to raise a child with both his love and his friend. Marinette being Ladybug was simply the icing on the cake. If anyone were to be an awesome Ladybug it was sure to be Marinette.

Of course it had some downsides. Being heroes put them in danger on a daily basis. Both he and Marinette experienced the death of each other, and despite it having an everlasting effect on them as people and as parents, they knew never to take advantage of anything between them ever again.

They were both incredibly grateful that they had each other, their family, and the time they were able to spend together.

Neither Adrien nor Marinette would trade that for anything in the world.

"You'll be fine, buddy." Nino whispered, shifting behind Adrien awkwardly as it almost appeared that he was nervous too.

Adrien smiled, his green eyes briefly moving over towards Felix who took his seat in the back of the aisle.

The male sat beside Gabriel, his blue eyes glancing around the full room before eventually settling on Adrien who rather impatiently awaited Marinette's father to finally give her away to him.

Adrien offered his father and his cousin a weak smile, his heart thumping away into oblivion as Felix offered him a smile in return.

Despite his cousin leaving a sour taste in his mouth during his childhood and during his brief stay for his nuptials, Adrien was thrilled that they could get on better terms.

Sabine sat at the front, her eyes remaining on Nino and Adrien as well as Alya who waited on the other side. Adrien could tell by the very look on Sabine's face that she was struggling to keep herself together.

In her arms, Sabine held her granddaughter. Baby Emma wore her pretty pink ruffled dress that her mother had sewn herself. Her green eyes glanced up at her father with a wide smile.

The young baby kicked her legs, squeezing her small fists together as she always grew excited when she was with her grandmother and her father all at the same time.

Alya held onto Louis' hand who also awaited his mother's arrival. The little toddler was growing a little antsy. He was told to stay still and wait for his mother to keep the ceremony in order, but as time went on, it was becoming impossible to do.

There was so much space to run around. There was so much food to eat! There was cake! His sister seemed just excited as he was, and Louis saw his grandpa Gabriel. All he wanted to do was run up to his family members and spend time with them.

It seemed like a rare occurrence that he ever got to see his beloved family members all at once, and on the rare chance that he did, he wanted to run around in circles.

But he couldn't.

Partly because his auntie Alya had his hand, and because he made a promise to both his mom and his dad that he'd behave. He knew how much this day meant to them, and the toddler made it a priority to hold out for as much as he could.

Adrien shifted, his eyes fixated on the doors down the aisle. He was sure he could feel his heart beat nearly out of his chest the moment the crowd stood up.

A small smile graced his lips as he finally got to see what he had always dreamed of seeing since the first day he met her as Ladybug.

Marinette stepped onto the aisle, her father at her side as she glanced up shyly at Adrien who waited for her on the far end.

The room was full, but it felt as if they were the only two people in the world.

Marinette smiled at him, a small blush brewing on to her cheeks as she moved closer and closer to him.

The both of them could hear the small gasps and whimpers by their family members around them, especially Marinette's parents.

They had both been through hell and back for this day, and neither of them could be any happier than they were at this very moment.

Adrien held his hand out, his heart racing as Marinette carefully placed her hand into his. His fingers delicately laced into hers and he very carefully tugged her up towards him.

Marinette gazed into his eyes, briefly seeing Chat Noir who stood in front of her.

Adrien smiled down at her, his cheeks growing warm as he could briefly see Ladybug in front of him.

He gently brought her hand up to his lips where he placed a gentle kiss to her skin.

"The bug and cat team..." he murmured against her skin before he glanced at her once more.

Marinette smiled, the shy woman peering up at him as the guests took their seats to witness the ceremony.

"Forever and ever..."

Tikki sat atop a light post, watching as Marinette and Adrien both said their vows. A small smile graced the smaller kwami's lips as she enjoyed happy endings.

"This is much too sappy. It almost makes me want to vomit." Plagg sharply spoke. "When do we finally get to eat cake?!"

Tikki sighed, rolling her eyes with a warm smile.

"Do you only think with your stomach, Plagg? Our owners have reached a huge stepping stone. Now we have two babies to look after." The kwami explained, her blue eyes wandering over towards Louis who stood anxiously beside Alya and baby Emma who slept in Sabine's arms. "We've come a long way..."

Plagg simply nodded, his green eyes moving across the crowd who watched the ceremony.

"They really did grow. We've all been through so much together I didn't realise how much time has passed." Plagg replied, recalling the painful endeavours Adrien endured to get to where they were. "And that means a lot. Since we've both lived for thousands of years."

Tikki nodded, glancing over to Plagg.

"It seems as though we both have been through a lot as well. It was an interesting adventure, and even though you are a pain...I'm glad that you were in it with me."

Plagg turned his head, grinning at Tikki with a small laugh.

"Oh? Are you saying you're in love with me, sugar cube?" Plagg teased, his green eyes winking at the smaller kwami who turned away with disgust.

Plagg laughed off her notion, turning to watch as Adrien kissed his bride. He truly was happy for the both of them.

Adrien, Marinette, Louis and Emma had become incredibly important to both Plagg and Tikki. That much was evident.

Despite Plagg's attempt to remain obtuse to the idea, he couldn't hide that fact anymore. He truly did love his family, and he loved Tikki.

Both kwamis smiled as the crowd cheered for both the bride and groom.

Plagg leaned into Tikki, a small hum emanating from his tiny throat as Marinette and Adrien held hands and both ran down the aisle towards the reception hall.

"I'm glad I was in this with you as well, Tikki..."

"I'm so happy for you guys." Alya murmured, her hand holding on tightly to Marinette's as the bride and groom sat beside their best friends. "It's been hell to get to where we are, but I'm so glad that you finally got to walk down that aisle."

Marinette blushed deeply. She had only said her vows moments before and it still hadn't dawned on her that she was officially Adrien's wife. She was indeed the mother of his children, and she was more than happy to take that role, but it felt like a proud moment to finally share the last names as her children.

"Y-Yeah... it still feels like a dream." Marinette murmured, her blush deepening as she watched her guests converse and dance on the banquet floor. "I have only dreamed about this day since I was a teen."

Alya snorted, slowly wrapping her arms around Marinette with a warm smile. She kissed her cheek lightly, leaning into her friend but being careful so that she wouldn't ruin her hair, makeup, or dress.

"Don't I know it." She chuckled softly. "I've been there nearly every step of the way. From the moment you couldn't ask him to see a movie, to the moment you told me you were pregnant with his child." Alya pressed her lips together. "And to the moment you confessed to me that you were Ladybug and Adrien was Chat Noir..." she explained, her voice dropping lower than a whisper.

Marinette closed her eyes, relaxing into her friend as she recalled the journey they had been through to finally get to where they were.

They had encountered many obstacles, and Marinette was sure she would encounter many more throughout her life, but this was a huge stepping stone.

Marinette reached over, placing her hand on top of Alya's.

"We've been through a lot together. I'm so glad I was able to have you as a friend. The support you've given me over the years has been incredible and I'm forever grateful to have you in my life." Marinette murmured, her heart squeezing in her chest.

"Damn, you finally tied the knot." Nino chortled, slapping Adrien on the back as the blonde peered over to ogle his bride.

He simply couldn't get enough of her elegance, her beauty and her aura. She was such a magnetic person.

Adrien hadn't felt so lucky in his life. The last time he recalled being this happy, his son and his daughter were born.

"I just can't believe she said yes." Adrien replied, his green eyes following his father in law who approached the table.

Adrien pressed his lips together as Tom had reached his hand out to Marinette, kindly asking for a father and daughter dance.

Marinette subtly pulled away from Alya, smiling bashfully as she took her father's hand. Alya moved over, taking Louis into her arms and guiding him to the dance-floor alongside Marinette and her father.

"It was a given she was going to say yes." Nino explained. "She had always loved you. I think Louis brought you both together. You both grew and matured together. Granted you were forced to when Marinette became pregnant, but it worked out in good favour."

Adrien nodded, his eyes remaining on Marinette and her father as well as Alya and his son. He leaned into his seat, folding his arms with a grimace as his father was nowhere in sight.

He had no idea what his father could possibly be up to, but he couldn't understand what would keep him away from his own son's wedding. His green eyes glossed over the guests. Nathalie conversed with Audrey Bourgeois, Felix conversed with Luka and everyone else stuck among their sociable crowds.

"I'm sure my mother would have loved to be here. I know I would have loved her to be here." Adrien sighed, glancing away from the dance-floor and looking down at the table in front of him. "I know Nathalie stepped in to help raise me. But I was so caught up in having a mother figure, a maternal guidance...that I forgot that Nathalie wasn't my mother...she was just doing her job as my father's assistant."

Nino shook his head, leaning into the seat with a sigh of disapproval.

"I don't think you should beat yourself up for craving maternal guidance. You remember your mom. You had a relationship with her. She did things for you that you admired, that you appreciated, that you've grown accustomed to." Nino explained. "Its only natural to miss her, to miss her presence, to miss the things you do together or to crave that sort of guidance. You can't blame yourself for that."

Adrien glanced down, allowing Nino's words to sink into his brain. The male parted his lips, offering to make a rebuttal but he felt completely deflated. There was nothing more to say.

He knew it was fruitless, he was supposed to be happy on his wedding day. How could he let this ruin a memorable moment?

"Excuse me." A soft voice emanated, pulling both men out of their intense conversation.

Sabine smiled at the both of them, holding baby Emma in her arms securely. The woman glanced at Nino, quickly glancing down at Emma.

"Do you mind?" She asked, watching as Nino immediately shook his head and stood up swiftly.

"Of course I don't mind!" Nino exclaimed, holding his arms out to take baby Emma from Sabine. "I've been dying to dance with the little princess all night!"

Emma opened her green eyes, the baby offering her uncle Nino a toothless grin as he swooped the little one into his arms.

Nino nuzzled the little one, taking her onto the dance floor to dance alongside the others.

Adrien blinked, his heart squeezing into his chest as Sabine held out her hands to him with a warm smile.

Adrien swore his heart was ready to melt and spill out of his mouth as he curiously glanced down at her hand.

Sabine chuckled, taking the initiative and grabbing Adrien's hand. The smaller woman tugged the stubborn model out of his seat, forcing him to stand up.

"Care to dance with your new mom?" The woman mused, turning so that she could lead him to the dance floor.

The blonde nearly stumbled on his feet, completely stupefied by what she had just told him.

"My new mom?" He asked, his heart fluttering against his chest as Adrien placed his hands on to her back and she gently placed hers on his shoulders.

"That's right." Sabine assured, the smile never ceasing from her lips. "You've officially become apart of the family. You're just like one of my own."

Adrien smiled, swaying with her softly as he felt warmth in his chest.

Perhaps there were more than one upside to this night. Adrien realised that he didn't need to be sad. He was given many fresh starts before, but he never knew he would have a fresh start with a family outside of Marinette, Emma and Louis.

"I know no one could ever replace your mother; I don't have any intentions to either. But I want you to know that you can come to me for anything. I know you love your mother and father, but Tom and I will do anything in our power to ensure you and Marinette are happy. You're welcome to our home at any time."

Adrien chuckled, tears nearly pooling in his eyes as his heart felt so full. He knew Sabine didn't have the intent to replace his mother, but she was almost like his mom. She was warm, she was sweet and she had all the attributes of a parent he craved. He needed her in his life, and though she was his wife's mother, he could see her as the maternal figure he had been missing out on.

Adrien immediately wrapped his arms around her, pulling the smaller woman into a tight hug.

A small blush dusted his cheek as Sabine reciprocated the gesture.

"Thank you..." Adrien breathed, so filled with bliss he didn't want this night to end. "Thank you so much."

Sabine hugged him tightly, swaying him side to side as the two remained silent for a long moment. She leaned into him, closing her eyes as she allowed Adrien to relish in his newfound happiness.

"Ahem..."

Adrien opened his eyes at the sound of his wife's voice. He bashfully pulled away, a deep blush brewing onto his cheeks as he glanced over towards his wife who giggled softly.

"Do you mind if I cut in?" Marinette asked watching as her mother placed a gentle kiss on Adrien's cheek before she turned to Marinette. Sabine pressed a soft kiss to Marinette's cheek before Adrien took his place at her side.

"I don't mind at all." She murmured softly, glancing back and forth between Marinette and Adrien. "If you guys need me or Tom, we'll be at the table to serve the cake."

Marinette smiled at her mother, leaning into Adrien as she rested her temple to his chest.

"Of course, Mama." She murmured, blushing as Adrien placed his hand onto her hip.

Adrien kissed Marinette's head as Sabine left the bride and groom to be alone on the dance-floor.

"I see you've gotten close to my mom." Marinette commented as Adrien tugged her against his body.

Marinette habitually wrapped her arms around his neck and held him closer to her. She bit her lip as the two began to naturally dance.

"Yeah." Adrien replied, a small smile on his lips. "She told me that she considers me as her son, and that if I ever need anything both your parents would be available to ensure that we have support and that they'll ensure our happiness."

Marinette smiled, her hand slowly reaching up to cup his face. She tiptoed slowly, her lips touching his lips in a sweet kiss before she settled on to the floor once more.

"I'm proud of us." Marinette murmured. "We've been through many ups and downs, but we finally made it."

Adrien nodded, leaning forward to rest his head on to hers.

"Alya was right." He whispered. "We've been through hell and back, we both saw and experienced things we shouldn't have. I'm glad that everything worked out the way that it did, and I've learned a lot of things along the way."

Marinette subtly nodded, her hands resting against the back of his neck and she closed her eyes.

"I'd like to think we matured since the very first time our adventure began. That night in the Bourgeois hotel when we tried to find smoke girl." She whispered. "It's been a crazy adventure, but I'm ready to continue into my future with you. I've only ever dreamt of this moment, but I'm so happy it finally came true."

Adrien reached up, placing his hand onto the back of her neck and angling her face just merely inches away from his.

"I love you, Mrs. Marinette Agreste..." Adrien murmured against her lips.

Marinette smiled against his lips as they continued to sway side to side.

"I love you too, my husband, Mr. Adrien Agreste..." she replied back in a soft whisper.

Adrien chuckled, leaning forward to press a passionate kiss against her beautiful pink lips.

And in that moment, the two lovers danced into their little piece of forever...

THE END