So I am updating early? Sigh... I write way too much and my brain wouldn't shut up on this story. There is a part three so expect that in the next few days unless I get it done early like I did this. Also there is a major hurricane heading for my area and I have no idea what kind of impact it will have as of this moment. Hopefully it will turn some more and all we will get is a little wind. Also we have officially hit 50 chapters and are over 150,000 words! Whoo!

Jayla Fire Gal... OMG I went and found that comic you were talking about and that is really cool and creepy because there are definitely parallels here. I think I may have read part of it years ago because I recognize the art style and I cant say for certain that my idea isn't based off of it? My brain picks things up, stores them, and later incorporates them in the weirdest ways but this story was born originally due to a dream a friend and I had that was very similar. The ironic thing is the comic is called Dreamless.

mayuralover... There may be others but they are not a part of this story and are not really important. Plus if you live in the same timezone you just wouldn't dream probably since you would sleep mostly at the same time. Marinette and Adrien are just special.

(Soulmate Dream AU) Adrien and Marinette share the same dreams because they are soulmates. The only problem is Marinette lives in China and Adrien lives in Paris.

Dreamless Connection (Part 2)

Two months passed as Adrien watched his mom become weaker to the point that she often didn't wake up even when he went to see her. On one rare day he found her awake and he crawled into her embrace sniffling.

She peered into his eyes when he pulled back and seeming to see what she wanted whispered "There is a letter for you and Marinette in my drawer."

Adrien twitched at Marinettes name but his mom seemed to understand that he was different and she still loved him anyways. It was odd that she had figured it out and he had so many questions for her. "Can I read it now?"

She smiled at him one hand brushing through his hair. "Later sunshine and please don't tell your father about the letter. You will understand once you read it. Just know that I love you and you should never reveal your connection to her."

Her words left Adrien feeling perplexed but he understood a need for secrecy. Slipping off the bed he collected the letter, a surprisingly thick envelope from the dresser and slipped it into his waistband so no one could see it. He stayed with her for several hours and she fell asleep before long. Adrien remained however watching his mom sleep until the gorilla came to collect him for dinner. He didn't want to leave. For some reason Adrien felt that if he left it would be the last time he would see her and that feeling made him fear leaving her side. There wasn't a choice in the matter for him though and the gorilla wasn't above carting him out under one arm when necessary.

"I love you mama and so does Marinette. She wishes she could have met you too." Adrien whispered to her sleeping form before sliding off the bed. Usually once his mom went to sleep she didn't wake back up so he was surprised when as he shifted to release her hand it clenched around his making him pause.

His moms green eyes lifted open and she smiled down at him. "Goodbye my little sunshine. When you are older you have my permission to marry her. Never let fear hold you back."

Adrien felt himself blush a little "Mamaaaa…" Adrien complained feeling the echo of Marinettes embarrassment as well.

His mom just smiled down at him letting her eyes close as she let go of his hand. For a moment Adrien didn't want to leave, but the clearing of a throat behind him reminded him that he didn't have much of a choice.

His mother died that night and Adrien never got the chance to read the letter. He had placed it in a drawer he rarely used and in the chaos he forgot about it. Life for him changed and it became a lonely place. The held funeral was sad, beautiful and Marinette pretended that she was sick so she could stay home to sleep that day to attend the funeral with Adrien. From that day forward Adrien's father became a practically nonexistent and rarely spoke to his son. His care was left to a new aid named Natalie and whoever his tutor was for the week. Adrien's studies continued except for the piano which he simply couldn't touch without pain. His world became loveless, friendless, and for Adrien there was nothing bright except for Marinette. Sleep became his escape. Whether he was simply with Marinette as she went about her day or talking to her in their own little world Adrien spent most of his free time sleeping. His lack of activity other than sleeping was noted and after several weeks Adrien found a new activity added to his roster, Fencing. At first he was annoyed since it would take time away from him being with Marinette but it was Marinette who convinced him that it would be good for him. Marinette had been worried for her friend and somewhat instinctively she had known that his excess sleeping wasn't good for either of them. Still Adrien was depressed and angry, although he was very good at hiding it from the adults. Fencing was a good outlet for the anger and frustration.

One day long after Adrien had fallen asleep and Marinette had been in school, he was stunned when Marinette skipped her next class to sneak through a long hall in her school. It was afternoon and really she should have been in class but instead she slipped into a room that she had never been in before.

"Adrien, I know that I should have just told you when we were face to face but I am worried about you. It's been a year and I think that maybe you should return to playing the piano." Marinette whispered walking towards a small piano that sat in the back of the room.

Marinette could feel his shock and she felt a bit bad for doing it like this but Adrien was stubborn and she also knew that he would have argued vehemently if she had brought it up face to face. Slowly she sat down at the piano and lifted the lid. Never in her life had Marinette ever touched a piano but the years of watching Adrien play had a profound effect. Slowly Marinette closed her eyes her fingers instinctively finding the right keys and for the first time she played for Adrien. It was a lullaby that she played from memory, one his mother had written just for him and although she made a few mistakes the heart breaking melody pierced through the shroud that Adrien had surrounded himself with. As Marinette finished she could feel Adrien waking and she could feel his gratitude seeping into her through the bond they shared. Marinette felt tears prick her eyes as she opened them only to gulp a little uncertainly when she saw the stunned teacher standing in the doorway. She got in trouble for skipping class and Marinette refused to explain both what she was doing and how she suddenly knew how to play piano. Her parents worried about her, unsettled by her recent withdrawn behavior and Marinette did her best to act completely normal to alleviate their fears. She was never one to make friends since she always had Adrien and the few people she had interacted with before Adrien's mom died she had withdrawn sharply from. Knowing she too had to change Marinette threw herself into design and she tried to return to the bubbly happy person she once had been. To her absolute joy Adrien did in fact start playing the piano once more. He even made sure his piano tutor came later in the afternoons so she could be there in his mind as he played. Slowly things began to return to normal and Marinettes parents breathed a sigh of relief although they had big plans for the future.

One day two years after his mother's death, Adrien was going though one of his dressers when he found the envelope his mom had given him. It surprised him that he could have forgotten about it but as his fingers traced the elegant script he felt the tears threaten. For a brief moment he almost put the letter back but curiosity and the need to know forced him to open it. Marinette was awake at the time and for once he found he didn't mind being completely alone. Slowly he opened the letter pulling out the sheaf of papers within.

'My dearest Adrien,

If you are reading this then I am certain that I have passed on. I am so sorry my dear sunshine child I thought I had more time. More time to explain, more time to share with you how the connection between you and Marinette came to be. Marinette is your soulmate and as you get older the bond between you will only strengthen. Hold her close and when you are old enough go to her if fate doesn't bring you together a different way. I'm sure you are probably surprised and wonder how I know so much. The truth is I too had a dreamless connection with someone long ago.

I was born and raised in America as you know but I grew up knowing both French and English. It was obvious neither of my parents had the strange connection that I did for my parents were afraid of me. As soon as I was able I left home never to return and I doubt they ever cared that I was missing. I was able to get a job due to my fluency with two languages and my soulmate did everything in his power to help me including sending me money when able. Less than a year after leaving home I was able to fly to France and I found him. My soulmate. We were in love. How could we not when every waking moment all our lives had been spent in each other's company? That same year I met your father. He was a friend of my soulmates and I knew from the moment we met that he had an interest in me but I already had all I ever wanted. We all spent our days together and we wanted to get married but a sad twist of fate struck. He and your father were out on the town when an accident happened. My love was killed saving your father and I lost everything. I was devastated and the only thing that kept me from trying to follow my love was your father. He took care of me and in time I grew to love him although I never could love him as I had my soulmate. When I had you I realized immediately that you had the same gift. Your father is a suspicious man one that doesn't like secrets or imperfections. I don't know how he would receive a gift like ours so it should remain a secret. I believe he suspects something is different about us but he has not pried and I don't think he ever will.

I wish I could have met your Marinette. I could see her in your eyes when she was present and I just know that her love for you will be enough to guide you. I hope your father will step up when I am gone but I fear that losing me will make him act the same as when I lost my soulmate. Please do not blame him. He is a good man and he will do everything he can to shelter you and keep you safe. He just doesn't know how to show his love like I do. My sweet, dear child. I am sorry I will never see you grow and become the great man I know you will be. I am sorry I will never meet your Marinette and see the children I know you will someday have. Be brave and never stop being the gentle, wonderful, sunshine child you are. I love you and even when I am gone know that I will always be within your heart.

Forever with love,

Mama.

Adrien gaped at the tear streaked letter before him sniffing as he folded it up and hid it away. He would open and read it several more times before he finally fell asleep to meet Marinette later that night. She was just as surprised and she even wondered if the connection they had was genetic or if it just randomly happened. There were no answers and since they couldn't ask his mom or trace her soulmates family since they had no name they realized they would just have to wonder and carry on as best they could.

The years slowly passed and as they got older they exchanged emails, photos, gifts, as well as even being able to have video chats via computers when they both got one. These things were hard to hide unlike the dreamless bond they shared and Marinette had to come out and tell her parents about Adrien at least a little. Marinettes parents were enthusiastically happy to see that Marinette had a friend, even if he lived in a different country. Though they had no idea how the two got into contact with each other. They lied when asked using Marinettes school pen pal system as a starting point. Adrien's father on the other hand didn't seem to care. He remained a ghost while Adrien continued to work hard to maintain his image of perfection. It was hard but Marinette was the light in his life and she was always trying new things when he couldn't. She was always affectionate accepting hugs and touch in general as if she was making up for the lack of compassion and love in his life. When they met in the darkness it was always a relief for Adrien and he yearned for the day when he could touch her in the waking world.

When they were fourteen and a half Adrien decided he'd had enough. He was tired of the box his father had put him in and Adrien decided he needed to escape. He wanted to get a plane ticket and fly to Marinette but they both knew that it was impossible. So without even consulting Marinette, Adrien snuck out of his house thinking of ways he could travel to be at Marinettes side. He made it three blocks when he ran into an elderly man almost knocking him over.

"Sorry sir." Adrien mumbled picking up the cane that had hit the ground.

The elderly Chinese man eyed Adrien his gaze almost piercing in its intensity "My dear boy what seems to be the problem?" He asked

Adrien shook his head trying to hand the cane to him "N-nothing sir I didn't mean to run into you."

The elderly man sighed patting Adrien's shoulder as he took the cane "Running will not solve anything, patience is what you need for whatever is troubling you."

Adrien stumbled back blinking rapidly and within his mind he could feel Marinettes surprise as she fell asleep only to find he was awake. Her surprise was tangible and he looked up into the elderly mans eyes wondering what she would make of him. As their eyes met the elderly man's eyes widened.

"Ah, you are indeed a special child." The man said tapping his cane on the ground. "Return to your home Adrien. You will soon find things will change for the better."

Adrien backed away a little freaked that this odd man knew his name and seemed to see Marinette as his mother once had. He fled to his room and only realized later that his presence or lack thereof hadn't even been missed. He started slipping out more even though Marinette didn't approve and he found a love for sitting on the rooftops where no one would notice his presence. Marinette teased him saying he was becoming like a cat. He never got caught sneaking out and although he looked high and low Adrien was never able to find the odd old man again.