So this is the last chapter. I know, it's sad, isn't it? But I am working on another multi-chapter fic as well as several oneshots for these two, so be on the lookout! Thanks for making it this far and please enjoy Reveal. (Because what's a ML fic without a reveal?)

Reveal

Silence.

Complete and utter silence followed the bursts of pink and green light as Ladybug and Chat Noir untransformed.

They had just defeated one of the most powerful akumas by far with only one minute to spare. After a hurried fist bump, the two heroes ran off to find a safe spot to resume their civilian identities. Unfortunately, they had both stumbled into the same alcove with no time to find a new hiding place. Their kwamis ran out of energy before either of them could turn away.

Marinette stared wide eyed at the boy who had just take Chat's place. Adrien? Adrien was Chat Noir? Even with the evidence right in front of her, she could barely believe it. The love of her life was her partner, the one person she trusted with her life.

Adrien stared in disbelief at the girl who had been revealed to be his Lady. Marinette was Ladybug? The more he thought about it, the more sense it made. All the times Marinette was stood up to Chloe to protect others, all the kind things she did for people, even how she treated Chat . . . Funny how he couldn't piece it together until it was staring him in the face.

Tikki and Plagg floated several feet away, watching their chosen patiently. This was a lot for the heroes to take in. While they had known for a long time the identities of each other's chosen, they had promised never to tell. It was better if the humans figured it out on their own.

Adrien was the first to break the stunned silence. "My Lady . . . Princess . . . it's you."

Marinette took a moment to respond. "Kitty . . . Adrien . . ."

That was all it took for the two of them to rush toward each other, lips crashing together. The kiss was a sum of every one they had ever shared: teasing and respectful and kind and grateful and a little bit desperate. When they finally broke apart, they rested their foreheads together, unwilling to separate.

"I'm so glad it's you," Adrien breathed, staring into Marinette's pretty bluebell eyes.

"You are?" The surprise in her voice was palpable.

"Of course; why wouldn't I?"

Marinette, despite how close she was, refused to look him in the eye. "Because I'm, well, me. I'm nothing special; Ladybug is."

Adrien leaned back, shock on his face. Did she really think that? He gently lifted her chin, forcing her to look at him.

"Marinette, you are special. When we fought the Evillustrator, you were the same brave hero even without the costume. Ladybug is you and you are Ladybug. You are amazing."

Her face was slowly turning red throughout his little speech. Adrien thought she was amazing. Adrien thought she was amazing. He called her special. Tentatively, she leaned in close once more. Adrien responded in kind, returning the kiss.

They had no idea where they would go from here, but it didn't matter right then. They had forever to figure it out, to figure them out.

Or at least until Alya found out.

Raise your hand if you're surprised I threw in Alya at the end. Wow, that many, huh? I'm raising my hand too, honestly. And technically this fic had six kisses in it, but I figured no one would mind. Remember, be on the lookout for more Miraculous fics coming soon! Thanks for reading!

~C