"WHAT?" Adrien cried out. Marinette felt like she was going to faint. Did she just say Emma Agreste?

"Who is that? Who is there? Plagg?" The voice asked, obviously startled by the new voice. Marinette hadn't realized she could hear them.

"Calm down, Emma," Plagg said soothingly, motioning to Marinette to stay quiet, "That's just...Adrien...he were here when you first called."

"F...Father?" Emma asked. Adrien was starting to look pale.

"Uh...This is Adrien….Agreste...I...I don't have a daughter...currently?" Adrien said, sounding usually unsure of himself.

"Um...yeah...right….um...surprise?"

Adrien's face seem to shift through a series of emotions, but finally landed on one of annoyance.

"Ok, fine. If you really are my daughter, prove it. Tell me something only my daughter would know!" he declared.

"Yeah, um, ok. Like what?"

He glanced towards Marinette, but she shrugged her shoulders, not having any idea what they could ask her about.

"What color are my mother's eyes?" he suggested.

"Green. Same as yours...and mine for that matter." Marinette couldn't help but smile. A child named Emma with Adrien's eyes. She had to admit, It was a wonderful little daydream.

"No, that's too easy. Lots of people have seen her picture." Adrien commented, "Oh, I know. What is my favorite movie? No, that's too easy too. Let me think."

"Wait…I have an idea. Just give me a minute to remember..." Emma's voice trailed off and Marinette waited, glancing at the others. There was a small clicking sound, like Emma clicking her tongue, but it soon turned into a series of dos and dahs. Is she trying to remember a song? As if to answer her question, Emma started to sing. Softly at first, but then gaining volume as she seemed to grow more confident.

"Miraculous! Simply the best!

Up to the test when things go wrong!

Miraculous, the luckiest!

The power of love, always so strong!"

Marrinette didn't recognize the song, but glancing over at Adrien, it was clear that he did. His face was starting to grow red and seemed to be in a state of shock as Emma continued signing.

"I am a cat, just chillin' out

But in the night, she's all I think about!"

"STOP!" Adrien shouted. Marinette was surprised at the anger in his voice and wondered what the song could possibly mean.

"Do you believe me now?" Emma asked, "Because I could…"

"NO! Don't you dare!" He shouted defensively, "Sing another line and you will be grounded for your entire life! How...how do you know that song?"

"It's...it's in a notebook. My father gave it to me. It's black, with a green stripe."

"What does the first page say?" Adrien asked, appearing to know what notebook she was talking about.

"The Miraculous Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir." Emma answered. Marinette's eyes grew wide in both shock and confusion.

"You're writing a book about yourself? Really Adrien?" Plagg questioned.

"SHUT UP!"

"And I take it that was your theme song she was signing?" the black kwami continued, ignoring Adrien's command.

"Plagg, I said shut up!" Adrien took a breath and then continued. "Emma. Can you get out of where you are?"

"I think so. With a little help from Plagg, I could use my staff to get up to the window. Worst case scenario, I'll use cataclysm on it. Once I'm outside, I should be okay."

"Alright. How do we get Plagg to you? And you'll need the ring, won't you?"

"WHAT? At least ask me if I want to go first!" Plagg complained.

"She's telling the truth, Plagg. I haven't shown that notebook to a single person. Not ever. I…" he paused and looked straight into Marinette's eyes. "I was writing it...as a bedtime story...for my future children."

Marinette smiled. So sweet! She felt like she was falling in love with him all over again.

"Bleh, kill me now." Plagg commented.

"Emma?" Adrien asked, turning back to the task at hand.

"I can summon Plagg. If he doesn't resist, I should be able to bring him to me. As for the ring, I already have it. I mean, well the one from the future I was wearing before I came here. Once Plagg is here, I can channel him into it."

"Alright. You do that. Once you're out and safe, use the staff to call Ladybug." he looked back at Marinette. She nodded sensing his plan. "She'll meet you and bring you here. We can figure out the rest latter. Once you're safe."

"Thank you. For believing me."

"Do your thing, Emma."

"Plagg? Are you ready?" Emma asked the kwami.

"Oh, I guess. Go ahead. I won't resist."

The room fell silent and Marinette watched Plagg closely. He closed his eyes and took a breath. Suddenly, he was gone. She looked over at Adrien. He looked frightened and more than a little confused. Emma hadn't said who her mother was, but deep down, she at least hoped it was her.

"Tikki, spots on." she said, eager to get Emma's call, for Adrien's sake as well as her own.