Final chapter's here. This time there's no action, only a little bit of a cool-down and maybe a slight LadyNoir fluff. Hope you will enjoy even the end of this story.

Chapter 5: Back to normal?

„Marinette!" Alya jumped at her friend when she finally found her. „Where have you been? I was worried about you."

„Sorry, I got kinda...erm...eaten" Marinnete told and for once she wasn't making it up.

„You too?! Good thing Ladybug and Chat Noir defeated that strange guy."

„What? Alya, you've seen the villain?"

„Not only seen. I have filmed him and his fight. Oh that's right you wouldn't believe what happened. Ladybug actually got eaten too and then Chat Noir rescued her. He was totally kicking butt."

„Wow. Who would have expected that." The black haired girl laughed nervously.

„It's a pity I didn't get to do an interview with them though. They got away too quickly."

„Maybe next time you will be more lucky. By the way, could you show me that video?"

„Not until I upload it on my ladyblog. You know what happened the last time I lent you my mobile phone to show you a video."

„It won't happen again. I promise."

„Nope. And besides, we still have to work on that assignment. You know, I don't really think that with all that commotion they will open the new exposition today, so let's go to my home and finish the assignment there."

„Good idea. Besides, after what had just happened, I've got enough plants for a month."

They both laughed as they turned around and walked towards the exit.

Luc was sitting on one of the benches in the botanic garden and his mood was quite down. Ladybug had explained to him very quickly what happened and he felt bad about it. And then there was the fact that he wouldn't be acknowledged as one of the discoverers of that new plant species. It's been a really rough day for him. That's when professor Arbet approached him.

„Luc, can I talk to you?" He asked and sat down once his assistant nodded. He wanted to say something, but the younger man was faster.

„Professor I...I would like to apologize. I've caused you a lot of problems today and..."

„Luc, it's alright. I understand why did you get so angry. Actually, I should probably apologize too. I shouldn't have kept it a secret from you."

„What secret?"

„The truth is I wanted to make you and the whole team get the credit for making that discovery. I wanted it to be a surprise but...it didn't turn out so well"

„You did?"

„Yes. And I still want."

„I-I don't know what to say. I'm truly grateful to you."

„You've earned it. And now, let's go. We've got a conference to attend to."

„Man, Alya actually recorded the whole fight." Adrien sighed once he read an article named „The cat finally showed it's claws" on his friend's ladyblog and watched her new video.

„I can't believe she would do such a big deal out of it."

„She got used to Ladybug being the one who saves the day, so this was a sensation for her." Plagg said lazily as he munched a piece of Camembert.

„Sometimes I wish she wouldn't be so much into this reporter job."

„Stop talking like an idiot. Admit that it actually made you happy to get the attention."

„It's not like that. I just don't think I deserve it, since only she can return things to normal."

„You saved her life countless times, so you do deserve it. Even if you think you're not doing much, it actually is a big deal. Just imagine what would have happened, if you haven't shielded her from the attacks of some of the villains, like Timebreaker for example. I don't know why it is so, but every single time someone is chosen to be Chat Noir, this happens. Seriously each and every one felt like they weren't doing enough. Relax boy. Have some confidence in yourself. You're not her partner for naught. You're like Ladybug's counterpart. A yang to her yin. She does what you can't and you do what she can't, that's the way a partnership, friendship or any other type of relationship works. Don't you think so?"

„You're right Plagg. Thanks for the encouraging words. And...speaking about Ladybug...it's almost eight o'clock. We should be starting our night patrol soon."

„Perfect. I simply won't rest today." The kwami commented sarcastically.

„Stop complaining. You got quite a lot of rest already. Plagg, Claws out!"

„You're early." Ladybug smiled, when she got to their meeting spot – the Eiffel tower.

„You know, I just thought I could come first for a change."

„Wow. What happened? Are you actually starting to take your job seriously?"

„What's this about? I'm always so dead serious that I've only got one of my nine lives left."

„Speaking about lives...Thanks for saving mine today. I don't know what I would have done if you weren't there. And...it's not just today. If I look back at all those times you've shielded me, I simply..." Chat Noir stopped her by putting a finger in front of her lips.

„Shhh. You don't have to say it. That's exactly what I'm here for. I'll be your backup so you can dash forward without having to worry about what's behind you. If you are the one who can take care of the villain, I'll take care of your safety. That's why..." He paused for a while and then suddenly he hugged her.

„That's why it is not you who couldn't do anything without me. It's the other way round, so...please...don't scare me like today ever again."

„Ch-Chat? Are you alright?"

„Yes, I am. Sorry for surprising you." The hero snapped out of his sentimental state and added. „Well, we've got some pawtrolling to do. See you later." With these words and a bright smile on his face Chat jumped down and disappeared.

„Yep, he's fine if he's saying his cat jokes." Ladybug sighed and she was of too. However, what had just happened got stuck deeply in her head.

„What was that about, Tikki?" Marinette fell face-first on her bed when she returned home.

„What exactly are you talking about?"

„Chat Noir. And also what he had said. I have always thought he was this carefree, flirtatious, joke-telling goofball, but today, he had showed a side of himself I never knew."

„You know, in my opinion it just seems like he genuinely cares for you."

„Could it be that he actually has some feelings for me?"

„Maybe. Wouldn't be the first time that happened. But tell me, could it be that you're actually starting to have some feelings for him?"

„No! I mean...not exactly...he's just my partner and..."

„Hahahahaha. Relax, Marinette. I was just teasing you."

„Phew. That's good to hear, because I really can't think of loving anyone except Adrien."

„But just a while ago you sounded exactly as you do when talking to him or about him."

„Tikki!"

„Hihihi. I'm sorry. Good night, Marinette. I'm sure that if you just trust your heart, you'll know how to deal with both of them."

„I really hope so. Good night Tikki."

The End

And that's everything. For those who read this all until the end I can only say Thank you. The same goes to everyone who watched, favourited, or reviewed this story it always made me really happy.