Hi everyone! So sorry it took me so long to post. Crazy stuff has been happening at home. One of those things being we got a new kitten! He is so cute!. Anyway, without further ado, here we go! Really quick though, the upcoming ballroom scene is from a fanart comic I saw and fell in love with, which I had mentioned before, is what inspired me to write this fanfic. So, to the amazing artist who recognizes the words and scenes, I wish to thank you. I would never have been inspired had you never made such a beautiful thing. I give you all the credit in the world for making this happen. Enjoy!
The carriage rode through the town as they made their way to the castle.
Butterflies fluttered in her stomach as she got closer and closer until they were through the gates and stopped in front of the castle steps. The footman jumped from the back to quickly open the for Marinette to step out. The moment her eyes saw the castle, she felt intimidated.
Taking a deep breath, she began to walk up the steps into the castle and to the ballroom. She was the very last to arrive.
Guests were talking and laughing and dancing until they looked up the grand staircase and and saw the beautiful Marinette. But because of her mask and new hairstyle, no one recognized her.
"Who is that? She is beautiful. Do you know her?" some of the guests wondered.
Marinette smiled and was just about to walk down the stairs when a royal announcer stopped her.
"Pardon me, miss. May I please have your name so I may give you a proper introduction?" he asked.
Marinette thought for a second. She couldn't give him her real name or else Chloe and her father would know. She looked down at her outfit and got an idea.
"Ladybug. Call me Ladybug," she answered.
"Ahem. Announcing the Lady Bug!" he announced to everyone.
Marinette, currently going by Ladybug, gracefully walked down the stairs to join the crowd. Some people commented on how pretty and beautiful she looked. Even giving her a small bow.
Finally, she found Alya. Her best friend wore an orange and white mask with a matching sleeveless dress.
"Alya! Hey, Alya!" she called.
Alya turned and saw the mysterious girl come towards her. When she stopped in front of her, Alya gave her a confused look.
"Um sorry, but do I know you?" she asked.
"Alya, it's me. Marinette," she quietly revealed.
"Marinette?" Alya quietly gasped, "Oh my gosh, girl! I don't even recognize you! What happened? How did you get this outfit?"
Ladybug laughed at her friend's reaction. She wouldn't tell her yet, but later. Right now, it was time to have some fun!
Adrien, dressed in a white prince suit with a sash over his chest and gloves on his hands, stood by his father's side as they surveyed the ball. Since he wasn't allowed to dance with anyone without his father's approval, which was no one so far, he gave a yawn.
"Adrien, behave yourself," King Gabriel scolded, "Are you not enjoying the masquerade ball?"
"Sorry, Father," Adrien apologized. It wasn't his fault he was bored.
Suddenly, a flash of red caught the corner of his eye and moved his eyes over to see two girls talking. One girl in particular, with hair as dark as midnight and bluebell eyes wearing a red dress.
"Did you see Prince Adrien?" the girl's friend asked.
"Oh my gosh! He's so handsome!" the girl herself said.
The prince was captivated by the mysterious girl and couldn't take his eyes off of her.
He had to meet her!
He had to dance with her!
But there was no way the king would let him go unless it was a noble and he knew her. So, Adrien had an idea.
King Gabriel turned to his son when he heard him cough.
"I'm going to get something to drink," he said and left.
He snuck away from his father and guests and disappeared into a hallway. When the coast was clear, he called out to Plagg to let him know it was time.
The black cat kwami came out of his hiding place.
"Oh yeah! Time to party!" he cheered and did a little dance in the air.
"Plagg, Claws Out!" Adrien called.
Plagg was absorbed into the ring and transformed Adrien from a perfect prince to a roguishly handsome boy with a suit, cat ears on his head, and a black mask that turned his green eyes into cat eyes. He looked at himself in the hall mirror and gave a charming smile. Goody bye, perfect Prince Adrien. Hello, Cat Noir!
He reentered the ballroom and walked up to the two girls from earlier.
"Good evening, ladies," he greeted them.
"Marinette! Hot guy alert!" the orange and white girl whispered to her friend.
The red and black girl looked up and saw the guy Alya was talking about.
"The name's Noir. Cat Noir," he introduced and looked straight at Marinette, "And who might you be?"
"Ladybig," she answered.
"Well, m'lady, would you do me the honor of dancing with me?" he asked, holding out his hand to her. Ladybug looked over at Alya, who gave her two thumbs up, and accepted his hand. He led her onto the dance floor where he put one hand on her hips and the other in her hand while her other hand was on his shoulder. The two began to dance and, for the first time in a long time, they were having a great time!
Neither one of them had this much fun in so long!
