* Happy New Year, Princess. I miss you. I love you. *

Adrien's text message had just vibrated his cell phone at midnight sharp, making him smile from ear to ear.

* Happy New Year love kitten, I miss you too. I love you. *

Marinette and Adrien had seen each other every night since their first date. Except tonight.

Marinette was spending New Years Eve with Alya's family, Nino was also present. Adrien had also been invited to

join them, but his father had categorically refused, as usual.

A new message suddenly arrived on the young woman's cell phone.

*I just received the information for Jagged's private concert. It will be held at 10 p.m. tonight at the TV studio. Room 305. I will pick you up at your place around 9:30 pm. *

*Your father agreed that you go to the concert? *

Can you escape from the apartment for a moment? *

Chat Noir, Adrien, had the unpleasant habit of answering sensitive questions with another question, finally avoiding answering the first question that had been put to him. It was a behavior that Marinette had subtly spotted over time in her partner, well in Chat Noir what.

She didn't like him avoiding her questions at all, but if he did, he must have had a good reason.

*We are in the park, we are attending the fireworks display with Alya and Nino, it will be difficult to escape. You did not answer me your father is okay for tonight? *

Radio silence…

Marinette waited a few minutes for the young man's response, when Alya's ecstatic cry drew her attention again to

the spectacle that was playing out in front of them: Fireworks forming the silhouettes of Cat Noir and Ladybug had just been launched. . She put her cell phone in her pocket and admired with wonder these luminous projectile, each more incredible than the previous.

A vibration against her thigh pulled Marinette out of her contemplation with a little start of surprise. Quietly, she pulled her phone out of her pocket again to inquire about the notification.

*I have never seen anything more beautiful as these fireworks reflecting in the deep blue of your eyes. *

The young woman's heart raced in her chest, her cheeks flushing slightly in reaction to the compliment. Instinctively she looked up at the rooftops in front of her. Her figure was hidden in the shadows, almost imperceptible, and her identity totally undetectable. But it was Adrien, she knew it perfectly.

Create a diversion and join him: that she knew how to do.

- You saw, they set up a small trailer that sells snacks and drinks. I'm going to get three hot chocolates, I'm coming back, okay?

- You want some help, sis? Nino asked him.

- No, no, it will be fine, enjoy the show, I'll be right back.

Marinette walked away, and quietly left the park, plunging into the small adjacent lane which was deserted to transform and join Adrien for a short time on the roof. She opened her bag cautiously and was stopped by a long metal stick planting in front of her, and a graceful feline which slid along it to rest loosely on the ground beside her.

"Good evening, Purrincess," he purred.

- Chat… I was coming… she mumbled her lips pressed against his. He slowly pulled away and gave her a disapproving look.

- You really thought I was going to watch you walk alone in a dark and deserted alley and wait in the distance? I would be a very poor knight if I didn't protect my purrecious purrincess.

Indeed, the moment he saw Marinette move away from her two best friends, Adrien had immediately transformed and had followed her progress by jumping from roof to roof without ever taking his eyes off her.

-My hero, she conceded, chuckling and rolling her eyes.

-Come on, hang on, I guess we don't have much time, he said stretching out his stick and pulling them both up onto a roof.

- Why didn't you reply to my message? She asked worriedly as he sat down and pulled her onto his lap.

- So as not to leave a written record endangering my double life. He said seriously, before adding: - Adrien may not have permission to go out. But Chat Noir is as free as the wind. I will meet you directly on your balcony this evening, and we will join the studio by the expressway of the Parisian roofs.

He kissed her on the forehead very tenderly.

- I'm happy to see you for a few minutes, my kitty.

- I would have preferred to spend the evening with you, rather than with Nathalie who was not even in great shape. Father only showed up to wish us a happy new year at midnight and he disappeared immediately after. So seeing you for a few minutes tonight makes me feel very good.

- At all hours of the day and night, I will always be there for you, chaton.

- Thank you, I love you Marinette.

He kissed her tenderly one last time before carefully leading her back down the alley she had been in a few minutes before and he didn't take his eyes off her until she was next to Alya and Nino again.

- Sorry guys, but there was no more hot chocolate.

- It's okay, we just have to go home and have a drink at my place before sleeping, suggested her best friend.


A noise that had become familiar to her for a few days caught Marinette's attention.

Cheerful and impatient, she hastened to climb onto her bed and open the window hatch above her head, on which Chat Noir had just gently tapped with his claws.

- Good evening, my…, he breathed before being interrupted by a fiery and quick kiss.

- Wow, why was that?

-The euphoria of going to this concert with you, my kitty, she exclaimed ecstatically.

- Let's not waste time then. If Ladybug will do me the honor of following me for a run over the rooftops of Paris, he asked, offering her his hand.

Marinette nodded, closed the hatch and grabbed a small package which she slipped into her purse. Then, she transformed, before stuck her head out again and quietly out of her room.

Cautiously, they both glanced down the street below and around to make sure the way was clear, before dashing off and leaping from roof to roof into the TV studio.

They finally stopped in a nearby alley, a hundred yards from the meeting point, and let their transformation drop.

Adrien intertwined his fingers with his girlfriend's, about to walk towards the TV studios when Marinette stopped him.

- Wait a minute, I have something for you, she said, taking out the small package previously placed in her bag.

- A gift ? He asked surprised.

- It is a very meager compensation compared to everything you gave me for Christmas, but I wanted to make up for it. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, Adrien.

- I didn't ask you anything in return, Marinette, what's more, I already have the best gift in the world by my side.

Red rose to the young woman's cheeks as she smiled tenderly at her lover as he unwrapped his present.

- I love it ! It's purrfect , Marinette! Exclaimed Adrien sharply, pulling it on his head, the blue hat matching his scarf, which his girlfriend had handmade and had just given him. A blue beanie on which proudly stood two black cat ears.

He quickly stole a kiss from Marinette's lips and then pulled her smiling towards the main street to join the studio.

- Adrien? Wouldn't it be Alya and Nino at the front door of the building? Marinette questioned.

- Surprise, my Lady! He exclaimed.

- There were only 50 places! How did you manage to have two more at the last minute?

Because yes, they had to be last minute seats. Just a few weeks ago he thought he would take Ladybug to this gig and he didn't know Ladybug was Marinette.

Adrien ran his free hand nervously around the back of his neck.

- It's not me, it's Chat Noir… Let's say maybe he asked Jagged Stones for a superhero privilege. I told him the seats were for friends and I didn't put my identity at risk, I promise you.

- It's not me, it's Chat Noir , she repeated. I feel like this is going to become your favorite excuse, she added, laughing.

- Marinette, why is Alya looking at us with insistence and astonishment? You told her about us last night, didn't you?

- Uh… well… actually… I… not… She was interrupted by Adrien's lips pressing against hers with fervor.

- Well there at least, she will not ask herself any more questions, Adrien sneered in front of the flushed cheeks of his beloved and the amazed looks of their couple of friends.

Once they reached Alya and Nino, Marinette was suddenly grabbed by the arm and pulled away from the boys by her best friend who seemed to be waiting for an explanation.

- Marinette, since when are you and Sunshine together ?!

- Since Christmas, she replied, her eyes sparkling with happiness.

- Wait a minute, the mysterious boy who gave you all those presents until Christmas Day, it was Adrien? Alya asked stunned.

Marinette gently disengaged the necklace that was hidden under her coat and nodded.

- It was him, yes.

It was Chat Noir, Chat-drien, Adri-chat, well Adrien but before she knew it was Adrien.

But she couldn't tell that to her best friend.

The two young girls joined their respective boyfriends and together, the four friends entered the building to reach the Room 305.

The hall had been set up with a circular stage and security barriers all around.

There were already a few people in the room. Adrien and Nino made their way to the barriers. Nino and Alya placed themselves side by side, hand in hand, while Adrien pulled Marinette between his chest and the security gates, thus hugging her close to him.

- We have to take a photo to immortalize this moment, Alya said cheerfully.

Alya pulled out her phone in selfie mode and took a picture of them: -Tell Ladybug friends!

- Ladybug! They exclaimed together.

Alya handed them the cell phone to show them the photo and suddenly Marinette felt Adrien stiffen behind her.

Adrien was staring at the photo of the four of them suspiciously and the gears in his brain started spinning suddenly and quickly, as a flash of understanding suddenly crossed his mind.

Alya put her cell phone in Nino's backpack and Adrien took advantage of this moment to whisper in a very low voice in his girlfriend's ear: -Alya and Nino, it's Rena Rouge and Carapace, isn't it?

Marinette turned, astonished at this sudden understanding, to her boyfriend and partner whose emerald green eyes sparkled with wonder and satisfaction.

- Surprise, kitty, she breathed softly with a warm smile.

- It's great, you're great! Adrien exclaimed, kissing her happily.

The young man was very happy to learn that his small group of best friends also made a fantastic quartet of superheroes. Although now he knew the identity of his Lady, it was more than obvious that she placed her trust in Alya and Nino to help him in their fight against Hawkmoth.

Moments later, the hall was completely packed and Jagged Stones appeared in the center of the stage to give a breathtaking hour-long concert, which the four friends would have a wonderful memory etched in their memories.

The End.


Thank you all for your loyalty to this story. It was a great challenge! I loved writing this Advent calendar that ends here with this new year epilog.

I want to tell you that I'm preparing something similar for Valentine's Day. One publication per day for 10 days. Between February 4th and 14th. It will be about the bond that unites our two heroes and their love square.

I have a lot of One-shot and a long story in preparation, beginning 2021 will be rich in writing. Do not hesitate to follow me if you like my work.

Happy New Year 2021 to all, big miraculous kisses.