After having a nice meal with Adrien's family, Adrien, Marinette, and Marinette's friends, it was now time for a simple game of croquet.
The game was held in another part of the courtyard and the area itself, it was reserves for that sort of thing.
Adrien had told Marinette all about the rules of play croquet. It was easy for her to follow and understand.
Plagg and Tikki moved away from their chosens to chomp and eat some goodies that no one else had eaten. Assorted cookies and cheese waiting for these two kwamiis to finish. Also, to stay out of sight.
Marinette was playing a game with the royal family. A croquet stick at hand so that she could hit the balls through the little wire gates already set up. Shs stood off to the side as Adrien went to high five with his father.
A win win for them.
Even the students and parnets were watching this or most were off to the side talking amongst themselves about their things or that their were superheros at their school. It was still a big deal.
Ivan was near Adrien as he wanted a closer look at the game. It seemed really entertaining.
Nathanial chased after Fang a little bit. He was having a good time.
One of the guests stepped forward to Marinette. She didn't recognize her and wanted to see who she was. She was quite old and was somewhat taller than Marinette. The lady had on a suit and a skirt that was matching. A pale yellow infused with white. Her hair was gray, but quite beautiful. Pearl earrings on her ears. Matching shoes even. Her hands together, but around her waist. "Hello there." she had a smile on jer face.
Marinette smiled back. Her head turned to her left. "Hi." she replied back.
"Now.." she went to Marinette's other side. "Have we met?" she crossed her arms.
"No, I don't think so." she said, a smile still on her face. "I'm new. I'm sort of like a transfer student."
"Ah." the old woman said puttimg her hands back together.
Chloe came up behind her and stood next her. "Grandma." she said with a smile. A hand on her chest.
"Oh Chloe, give grammy a kiss, dear." the saggy skinned woman was holding one of Chloe's hands with both of her hands.
Chloe leaned forward to give her grammy two kisses on each cheek. And then looked at Marinette as her smile turned to a frown.
"Grammy?" Marinette questioned.
"Queen Bee's mother." Chloe said.
The bluenette nodded slowly.
Chloe shook her head slowly, barely noticable. "Grammy, I don't think you should be talking to this girl. Unless you feel like taking another hundred year nap."
The used to be Queen Aria looked at Marinette while still holding Chloe's hand. "What?"
Marinette remained to smile kindly. Her eyes shining aa they are a strong bluebell like her mom.
"YOU!" Aria yelled, startling Marinette and also grabbing the attention of a few guests.
Tikki looked from the goodies and had to watch how this would unfold. Same with Plagg. They couldn't be seen. Let alone be captured on camera.
Her friends looked into their direction. As did the royal faimily.
Principle Fu went to check on what the deal was. He was also trying to calm down the conflict.
"H-how are you here?" Chloe's grammy asks fearfully. "And how have you stayed so young?"
Adrien came behind his girlfriend, followed by Alya. "Queen Aria. It's okay." he tried to reassure her.
The bluenette looked up at him and back at the rest of them.
"Miss Fortune is still on the island. This is her daughter, Marinette." Adrien pulled her close to him.
Miss Fortune's daughter remained to have a smile on her face.
"Don't you remember my proclamation to give the new generation a chance?" he asked her.
Kim stood behind Aria.
"A chance to what Adrien? Destroy us?" Aria asked. "Come on. You remember, don't you?" she turned to Fu and had let go of Chloe's hand.
The blonde haired girl glared at Marinette.
Aria continued on. "The poison apples."
Fu held one of her hands as did Chloe.
"And the spells."
King Gabriel and Queen Leah looked down a little, but kept their eyes on the conflict.
"Spells."
Marinette looked at her with an emotionless, yet sypathetic look.
The prince looked away.
"My daughter was raised by fairies because of your mother's doing. Her firsr words..her first steps. I Missed IT ALL!.."
Mari looked down.
Aria turned away, crossing her arms. "You mustn't trust her."
"I'm so sorry." Marinette said, trying to step forward to Aria.
Fu and Chloe were trying to comfort her.
Kim stopped her. "No way! Stay away from her!"
"Don't do this Kim." Adrien said with a strong voice.
Kim looked at him as Marinette stepped back. "What? They were raised by their parents, Adrien."
Ivan had joined Alya as they stood a few feet away.
"What do you think villians teach their kids?"
Aria looked back at Kim and the couple.
"Huh? Kindness? Fairplay? No way, okay? Uh uh."
Fu tried to make sure that the situation was under control.
Kim jerked his head forward to Mari. "You stole another girl's boyfriend." He looked at her and backnat Adrien, then back at her.
"Hey, hey!" Adrien spoke. 'He's making things worse.'Kim then pointed at Ivan. "You. Enjoy hurting people."
Ivan looked down.
"And you."
Alya looked at him.
"You're nothing, but a gold digger."
Nino stood behind Kim. He knew these words weren't even true.
"And a cheater."
Alya stepped forward and flashed her phone at him with a mirrior at hand."Who's the biggest jerk in the land?" It showed Kim.
"What? Come on." He smacked her hand away from him.
Ivan took Kim by the shoulders. "Back off, Kim. Alright?"
Alya took out the spray and sprayed it all over him.
Kim fell back into Nino.
Adrien held back Stoneheart's son. He pushed him back.
"Kim?" Chloe asked worriedly.
Nino set him down on his back
Mylène, Nino, and Chloe were trying to bring him back. Kim was out cold.
"Come on, girl." Alya pulled her friend from the situation. Both ran.
"Guys!" Adrien called out to them.
"Ivan!" Mari said as she ran off after Alya. Nathanial following them too. Ivan following them.
Kim regained his conciousness.
Adrien walked up to his parents.
King Gabriel pulled out a hankerchief. "I feared something like this would happen."
"This isn't their fault!" Adrien raised his voice at his own father.
"No, Adrien.." the king looked down. He cleaned his glasses. Then looked back up at him. "It's yours." He put his glasses back on. And offered a hand for his wife to take.
She took it.
"Mom?" Adrien looked at her with a saddened face.
They both left, leaving Adrien to wonder. Were they right? Or do they see this as something else? Many questions went through Adrien's mind.
Chloe left with Kim and Nino left with Mylène. Guests were leaving two by two.
Adrien was now facing these many questions that passed through his mind..