Here's the epilogue. :) Thank you for all the support you guys have given this story.

Epilogue

"Plagg, how do I look?" Adrien asked as he readjusted his blue tie.

"The same the last fifteen times you asked," the kwami said, floating upside down in the air above him, looking bored.

Adrien didn't reply, running the comb through his hair once more, adding a squirt of hairspray. It had been a long time since he had dedicated this much effort to his hair, but everything needed to be perfect for today. He looked over his suit, making sure once more there were no wrinkles, and he heard the door behind him open.

"Are you ready, son?" A deep voice asked. "We'll need you out there in ten."

"Don't worry, Dad," Adrien said, adjusting his collar. "I'll be ready, just need to make sure that it's–"

He heard steps behind him, a hair of hands gently grabbing his wrists. "Don't over do it, Adrien, you look wonderful right now."

"But it needs to be perfect–"

He laughed. "I don't think she wants perfect– I'd think she'd want you to actually be there on time."

"Heh, sorry..." Adrien said, turning around as they released him. "I'm just... nervous."

Tom was smiling down at him, wearing a suit of his own. "I know the feeling, perfectly natural to be nervous for the big day– and let me tell you she's nervous too."

"How is she doing?" Adrien asked.

"Don't worry, kitten," Plagg said, flying down and landing in Adrien's hair. "She has Sugar Cube with her, she'll be just fine." He grinned. "Also, I've seen her dress– and let me just say your jaw will be hanging open when you see her."

"Plagg I just fixed my hair!" Adrien said in a panic as the kwami curled up in it.

The Plagg flew off, laughing as Adrien hurried and ran the comb through it once more, turning to the face mirror. He darted over to Tom, who was chuckling at Adrien's urgency. From within the man's pocket a blue figure flew out, looking at Plagg disapprovingly.

"You should be giving your holder more support right now," Stompp, said, the kwami crossing her arms. "It's a big day for the humans."

"Oh, he's fine," Plagg said with a flick of his tail. "Technically they're already married, this is just an excuse for them to have cake." He made a face. "Betcha that was Sugar Cube's idea."

Tom raised an eyebrow at Plagg. "Perhaps you were able to attend the civil ceremony a few years back, but that doesn't give you the right to brush this off, young man."

Plagg's fur puffed up. "'Young man'? Who are you calling young man?! First of all I am not a human, I am a kwami– thank you very much! Second of all I have existed longer than the particles making you up have even existed! I witnessed the creation of this world, and times long before it! The life you live is just a mere blink to what– ooo! Cheddar danish!"

Plagg's rant ended as Tom held out the pastry, the Black Cat swooping down and grabbing it in his paws, eating it in just one bite. He rolled over onto his back happily, letting out a purr, while Stompp rolled her eyes.

"Well, I'm going to go check in on Marinette one last time," Tom said, turning to leave. "And stop fretting about the little things, you are more than ready."

Adrien smiled. "Thanks, Dad."

Stomp and Tom left, leaving Plagg and Adrien alone once more. Plagg immediately began complaining that he hadn't been given two danishes, and Adrien just rolled his eyes fondly, looking in the mirror once more. It was the second anniversary of his wedding, and at long last they were having a proper ceremony for their friends and family to attend to celebrate the event.

It was everything Marinette had wanted it to be– the same church where her parents had been married, Alya has her maid of honor, and the wedding attire being of her own design. For Adrien the aesthetics hadn't been as important– rather Nino was his best man, his parents and family would be there to watch– and most importantly there was his lovely Lady.

Plagg followed him out as they made their way towards the chapel of the church, the kwami sputtering nonsense as he flew about him. Adrien's mind was elsewhere, his thoughts solely on the future ahead of him. The last two years had been the most liberating of his life, but yet it was only now his future felt so open.

Several university applications of his had been submitted, and Marinette had already been promised an internship. Apartment hunting had been on their minds for sometime, though the perfect place had yet to be found.

Many people had wondered how one could be moving forward so easily after all that had been revealed– how Adrien Agreste could push forward with the news of what crimes his father had committed? And perhaps Adrien Agreste would have been hit hard if he had seen his father under the mask, but that title had long been lost before the moment he had ripped the Butterfly Miraculous from his chest.

Besides, Adrien Dupain-Cheng had no ties to that man.

Plagg flew off to join Trixx, Pollen, and Wayzz near the ceiling the moment they entered the chapel, the four kwamis dancing about each other. Adrien assumed that Tikki and Roaar were with Marinette and Sabine as they got ready as they got the bride ready for the big day.

Adrien hadn't been allowed to see the dress, not even the concept art that Mari had spent so much time sketching, but he already knew that she was going to look amazing.

He barely heard the congratulations from those he past as he made his way up to the front of the room, his mind and nerves elsewhere, knowing that it was only minutes until the ceremony would start. The only thing that seemed to catch his attention was a grunt from Ezra, his green eyes shifting towards his former bodyguard, sitting up front where the rest of his family would be joining. Resting in Ezra's hands was a small purple kwami, Nooroo looking content in the giant palm. Adrien gave both of them a small wave, Nooroo doing the same and Ezra giving a nod.

"There's the man of the hour!" Nino said, giving him a playful punch as he climbed up towards the front of the chapel. "Ready for the big moment?"

Adrien nodded, everyone already going to their places. Wayzz zipped down towards Nino's music setup, landing near the button that would start the music. Adrien adjusted his sleeves uncertainly, and felt something brush by his ear. He turned to find Plagg hovering there, paws crossed.

"Not this again," he huffed. "You ain't have nothing to worry about, kid. Just be yourself."

"I want the wedding to be perfect for Marinette," he said softly, looking out at those who had gathered. The number of humans here were small, but they were more than happy to keep it that way so the kwamis could roam free, their secret safe. "Ow!"

Plagg had whacked him on his head. "You're an idiot!" He hissed. "What more do you think she wants? If anything she'll be more upset if you're too worried about the impossible idea of 'perfect' rather than remember this special day! Now chill out, and go kiss that girl like it's your first time!" He paused. "Wait, never mind– perfect isn't impossible– because camembert cheese is perfect."

Adrien rolled his eyes, smiling. "Thanks Plagg."

The kwami puffed up, giving a nod, before darting out to go to his place for the wedding. Adrien adjusted his tie one last time, before forcing himself to relax. There was Longg and Sass near Kagami and Luka, and Fluff talking quickly to Alix. Several kwamis chased each other in the open space of the chapel, while the last of the guests got settled in their seats– enough chatter in the air to keep the atmosphere warm, yet soft enough that Adrien was still able to relax.

He was pulled out of his thoughts as an organ remix began playing throughout the chapel, and Adrien lifted his head up towards the doors as everyone fell quiet at once– two figures stepping through as they opened.

Tom Dupain had his arm linked through Marinette's as they stepped through the doors, a huge smile on the large man's face as he began to lead his daughter down the aisle. His gaze briefly met Adrien's, who smiled, before his eyes shifted from his dad's to his wife's– his breath getting caught in his throat.

His Lady's designs never failed to amaze him, but clearly she had put so much effort into this dress.

Beautiful white silk made up the skirt layered with a silver fabric. The hem resembled that of the dress that she wore on this day two years before, though now embroidered with a baby blue thread. Patterns of leaves and flowers, gleaming as the light hit the sequins. A sash of the blue was stitched around her waist. There was no train, the hem of the skirt barely brushing against the ground as she made her way down the aisle.

One hand rested on her father's arm, the other rested on her growing stomach, the bump visible through her wedding dress. Adrien felt his heart skip a beat as Marinette's bright blue eyes flickered up to meet his, her lips curved in a soft smile, dark curls framing her face, the rest of her hair falling across her shoulders.

It wasn't fair. His Lady was the most beautiful person on earth, even more so as she carried their precious treasure– yet this moment she radiated a beauty he had never seen before.

She was glowing as she stepped away from her father, making her way up the steps, his hands reaching for her as they stood apart from each other. The soft smile she gave him only left him speechless as she stood in front of him. These weeks of preparation had not been easy on them– there had been stress, there had been a lack of sleep, yet right now she looked so relaxed, blissful.

He wanted nothing more than to bring that look of love and peace to her everyday.

Plagg and Tikki flew between them, a gleam of silver in each of their paws as they held out a ring to their holders. Adrien couldn't help but smile at the green bowtie around the kwami's neck, who rolled his eyes in reply as he pressed a band into Adrien's hand. Each kwami darted up to their holder's shoulder, and Adrien could have sworn he saw Plagg wipe a tear away from his eye.

He said his vows first, voice soft as he carefully slid the ring onto her finger, eyes never leaving Marinette's. By her side Tikki was quivering in excitement, smiling at both of them fondly. His vision blurred slightly as Marinette recited hers, putting his ring onto his finger, both resting right above the promise rings he had gotten them years before.

Love had always seemed something so powerful, yet once it had been simple to him. He loved her, he thought that had been something he had known for years. Yet with every passing day he found that what he had known before was just a shadow of what he had once held, and he always found a way to love her even more. His world wasn't just right in front of him– she was right by his side.

And now that world would only grow as their little Emma was brought into it.

He didn't hesitate pulling her into the kiss, holding her as close as he could as cheers rang out through the chapel, accompanied by the chime-like calls of the kwamis. Marinette turned, smiling out at those who had joined them– and Adrien used the opportunity to scoop her up into his arms, walking her down the steps.

"I can walk myself, silly kitty," Marinette said, settling into his arms.

"What a coincidence, so can I," he said with a smirk, walking them down the aisle.

Tom and Ezra were crying, Sabine and Nooroo wiping their tears as they went by. Sabine smiled as them, her arm around her husband, while Roaar zipping away from her side to join Plagg and Tikki above them. This seemed to trigger a chain reaction, other kwamis darting from various parts of the room to join them as they headed out of the chapel.

"You two are so adorable!" Ziggy cooed, the kwamis dancing about them. "Congratulations!"

Duusu was sniffing, trying to hold back tears. "It was so romantic!"

"Congratulations, Guardians," Longg said, bowing his head. "It has been a long time since we kwamis could be a part of such a ceremony."

"Unless we were hidden!" Orikko added.

"Yeah, yeah," Plagg grumbled. "Back off all you– these are my kittens, remember."

"They're our guardians as well, Plagg," Wayzz said, frowning at the cat.

Tikki landed on top of Plagg, wrapping her arms around him. "We should get married, Plagg!"

"Bleh, why would you want to do that? That's a human thing!" Plagg protested, phasing out of her grasp.

"But it's a symbol of unity, of partnership, of love!"

Plagg considered this. "Can I marry cheese?"

Kaalki galloped ahead of the group of the kwamis swarmed close to the couple, nudging them forward, leaving the guests behind as the kwamis herded them outside, all of them calling out together:

"Come on Marinette!"

"This way Adrien!"

"Follow us, Guardians!"

Soon the words turned into cries that sounded almost like chimes, a language that they couldn't quite understand. The creatures let out chitters and excited giggles, landing on their shoulders and hair, all looking at Kaalki expectantly. Marinette glanced around as he set her on the ground, hand around her waist as he pulled her in close.

"Are we just abandoning our guests?" She asked, raising an eyebrow as she watched Kaalki summon a Voyage in front of them, the portal gleaming.

"We'll see them at the wedding reception in a few days, m'lady, don't worry," Adrien said lightly. "For now I think we've been in Paris for long enough," he held out his hand as he bowed. "So what do you say, a little step into the unknown?"

Marinette smiled. "Me and you?"

"As always."

Thank you for reading, and for all the comments, follows, and favorites! :D

I might do a sequel one day focusing on Hawk Moth's defeat, but for now I leave this story as complete. :)

If you'd like, check out some of my other Miraculous Ladybug fics:

Crimson and Noire: An ongoing kwami-swap/reverse-crush AU in which Paris isn't as welcoming to the hero of Destruction and those who have been akumatized.

To Be Loved: An ongoing angsty AU in which Adrien is raising Emma on his own, and trying not to fall into the footsteps of his own father.

Waiting: An completed fic in which Ladybug waits for her partner, who vanished after Hawk Moth's defeat.