"Adrien? Adrien can you hear me?"

Adrien woke up in the he was in before and tied to a chair. He tried to respond but couldn't because he was gagged as well.

"Mmmph."

"He's awake! Let's take care of these knots for you."
Whoever was rescuing him must be untying his ropes. Adrien decided now would be a good time to open his eyes. When he opened his eyes he saw a black blob fling to his face.

"Hey kid! I missed you! Don't ever do that again! You scared me and left me with this chick!"

"Nice to see you too Plagg." Said Adrien in a raspy voice. His gag had just come off. "Who's this 'chick'?"

"That would be me." Said Ladybug as she took off the last of the rope and stepped out from behind him.

"Ladybug! Wait. You plus Plagg plus rescue means you know don't you?"

"Yep but your forgot one thing."

"What's that?"

Adrien watched as Ladybug took out a small silver ring out from her pocket.

"My ring! Where did you find it? You put it in danger bringing it to me but thank you."

"You're welcome! Now let's get out of here before-"
"Ladybug! So glad you could join us! We've been expecting you!"

"Oh yeah I forgot to mention I met Hawkmoth."

"Please stay! I bet we could make a bargain."

"For what? His life?" asked Ladybug.

"NO! You got me all wrong. He was merely bait! You may have him if you wish but no I am willing to bargain for Paris."
"We shall think about it." Said Adrien. "Give us the room I was in. The two bed room and tomorrow we will meet and discuss it."

"Very well." said Hawkmoth. "You have 24 hours to decide."

As they were led to their room Ladybug kept giving him dirty looks. When they got to their room they shut the door, looked for cameras and microphones. When they were sure no one was looking or listening Ladybug exploded.

"Um what is your plan exactly? I'm not giving him my miraculous! I don't know about you but I need to go capture an akuma! I just don't understand why you told him that."

"I said that so we could come up with a plan. We have 24 hours to get one so let's get cracken.

They looked around for something for something to eat and got settled in while they were thinking of a plan to escape. Well at least that's what Ladybug was thinking about. Adrien was thinking about Ladybug. "I wonder who she is. She knows who I am so I think I should know who she is. If I could get her to detransform than I would know who she is. Well maybe I should just ask her. I mean I don't want to be rude!" After debating with himself for ten minutes he couldn't do it any longer.

"Ladybug! I- uh-um think that well that I should know who you are. I love you and I love the girl behind the mask. You know who I am and so I believe that I should know who you are." Ladybug was taken by . surprise. She knew that Chat had a thing for her but for him go out on a limb and say that he loved her really took her by surprise.

"I-I don't know what to say. I-I will show you who I am but don't expect someone who adores you like Chloe. I love you too Chat and I hope nothing changes when you find out."

A pink light evolved around the room and temporarily blinded everyone. When the light dimmed a girl was sitting on the bed with her hands in her lap.

"M-M-Marinette? Your Ladybug? How did I not see that? I'm so stupid!"

"I knew it. I knew you'd be disappointed."

"I'm not disappointed! I'm upset at myself for not realizing it before! When we were fighting Animan you almost called your mom Mom! Wow I'm stupid!"

"So you're not unhappy?"

"Absolutely not! For months I've wondered who you were and now that I know, I wouldn't change who you were for the world!

Marinette was shocked. This boy, the boy who sat in front of her and has always been there for her, her secret crush, loved her.

"Marinette, I love you with all of my heart." To the surprise of Marinette, Adrien walked over and kissed her. They broke apart and stared at each other for a while until Marinette spoke.

"Listen we need to transform and get out of here. Are there any ways to get out?"

"None! It's ridiculous! No windows, one door and it's locked and nothing else to use!"

Marinette sighed. This was going to be harder than she thought.

"Then I guess we must face the beast."