The blackness is heavy, and there's no light in sight. Though, despite the heaviness I shoulder the blackness bravely. When I was hit with Hawkmoth's cane on the back of my head I first felt pain, then lightness, then nothing.

This must be what chick feels like inside the egg, waiting to be hatched to see the first light of day. Will I see light again, or this my world cocooned in this black blanket? A strong smell sweeps by me, and a sharp pain bites if only for a second.

I am falling, falling even deeper….how long I fall I don't know. I hear a whirring sounds and distant sounds but no voices. I find comfort in the whirring, and try to curl up small. Its cold here, and I can't even see a hand in front of my face. Here in the darkness, I can't even see my reflection, but at least I have memories. Green is the color that stands out the most, followed by black, which is ironic since my new world is black. I think of what green means: Plants shooting up from the earth, reaching for the sun, beauty in the flowers, their green stems twirling and dancing in a summer breeze.

A small feeling of heat washes over me as I think of summer. The warmth is not to hot and not to cold, just like the story of Goldilocks and the three bears. The warm feeling stays with me, and I look up wondering.

Is there some invisible hand holding mine, telling me its going to be okay and I'm not alone as I thought.

But just as I'm finding comfort in the warm darkness, more needle like sensations come at me at all sides and the world turns blue.

I'm in the ocean, swimming like a fish, and the beauty of life around me takes my breath away. Schools of fish swim by me, and in the distance I can see two dolphins playing. But I must surface soon, for I am a Ladybug and not a fish.

I kick towards the surface strongly, feeling sleek and powerful. I break the surface with water droplets spraying from my hair, catching the rising sun's sunlight, a million tiny jewels hitting the water's surface.

I swim to the tiny island and for awhile just watch the tide go in and out. Strangely, I don't feel hungry, instead feasting on the beauty of the world around me.

A large seashell washes up to my feet and I pick it up, looking at it. Inside no one is home, for this is a shell full of memories. Cat Noir is black suit scampers over the rooftops with me behind me, a playful smile lighting his face. The breeze stirs in the trees and I can smell his comforting scent of leather and mint.

I feel more painful jabs, this time at my heart, but this is no doctor's needle, for I miss Cat. It could be minutes it could be hours that sat there watching the memories.

My stomach growls loudly, and I smile at myself. I set down the shell, for I need to find food. I stand walking into a small wooded area, the smell of smoke and fish filling my nostrils. A fish is perfectly cooked, seeming to be left for me. I sit down and begin to gnaw at it, and the painful rumbles begin to fade away.

I feel warm and sleepy, and lay down watching the colors of the fire: red, orange, yellow, a bit of green and blue, feeling my eyes getting sleepy as I listen to hiss and crackle.

Then I'm dropping back into blackness and I struggle to stay in the light. I struggle, but I grow tired so easily. That warm feeling comes back, and then I'm rising upwards, only this time there is no water in sight.

My eyelashes flutter and I slowly open my eyes, the color green is the first thing my eyes see.
"Kitty? Adrien?" Of course, the color green like Adrien's eyes. Here I thought I was so alone in the darkness and Adrien was right there beside me. "Marinette, welcome back, love. You've been out for awhile, you took a nasty whack on the head." "Where am I?" "At the Temple in Tibet. Autumn helped me get you here." I place a hand on my belly. "And the baby?" "Its fine."

I look down to see that our fingers are interwoven, so that's what that warm feeling must be have been: the warmth of Adrien's hand. "How long have been asleep?" "A few days. Don't worry, as soon as they let me I held your hand."

I smile a tired smile. "I felt a warm feeling in the darkness, it must have been your hand. I like holding hands with you." Adrien nods, brushing away a few strands of hair away from my forehead and gives me a gentle kiss. "Speaking of holding hands, I put a ring on your finger awhile ago, Marinette. Now that Hawkmoth is dead, I think its time to tie the knot and start living still as partners but also as husband and wife?"

I shouldn't giggle at this sweet and tender moment, but a snort escapes me, followed by giggles. "You'll still have to buy me Starbucks. But okay." I know it will take time for my body to heal, but at least I'm alive and lucky.

A small ladybug flies in through the open window and circles the room. Then it flies back out. "Do you think it was a lucky ladybug?" I grin at Adrien, and he smiles. "Each day I spend with you I feel like the luckiest kitty in the world."

We're laughing and the door opens and Rigel, my doctor and apparently Adrien's mother's too, steps into the room. "Adrien, I have news for you."

It feels like the air is being sucked out of the room, and I reach for Adrien's hand. "Your mother is awake, although very tired. Would you like to see her?" Adrien nods, and I can see the wetness of happy tears starting to slide down his cheeks. "Yes."

I watch him as he walks out the door, and Autumn comes in carrying a smoothie. "I'd heard your awake, Marinette. How are you feeling?" "Sore, but alive." "That was a scary time for Adrien." I reach for her hand. "Thank you for supporting him when I couldn't. How will I ever repay you and Orion?" A smile grows on Autumn's face. "Well, rumor has it they'll be a wedding not far off. Let me help with your wedding." "I would like nothing better, and I'm sure Adrien feels the same."

I gradually get stronger, but with the coming baby I have to stay in bed. I feel for Adrien, as when he's not spending time with me, he's with Emile, trying to help her with her memory. Autumn and Orion are constant rocks of support. I don't think either of us could picture life without them now.

One night, as Adrien and I eat our food on trays, I bring up the subject of a new home. "What do you say to the island life? Catching fish, planting a garden. It would mean leaving Paris, but…." "Bugaboo," Oh, how good does it feel to be called "Bugaboo" again! "Home is whenever you are. Its not a building or a city. Its you." I fiddle with my knife and fork, and rub circles on my belly. "So, you'd be okay if we bought the island next to Autumn and Orion?" "Consider it done, my love."

As soon as I'm allowed out of bed for short periods at a time, I begin to try on wedding dresses. Though I've always had a crush on Adrien, that feeling being married soon, still sends butterflies fluttering in my stomach.

Adrien and I called my parents soon after the announcement was made, and there on a plane to Tibet and will be here soon.

The days seems to be flipping by faster and faster, and Mama is big help with everything. Now there are certain rooms I must stay out of because "we don't want you to see the surprises we have until the wedding day."

I find the library and curl up, or better yet I have a small sewing machine in my room. At last, the day is fast approaching and I'll be married to Adrien Agreste. Agreste. A lot of memories are attached to his name, and I wonder if Adrien will want me to take it.

I find him in the garden one evening swinging slowly on one of the garden swings. "Hey, can I join you?" He nods, and I sit down beside him. "Adrien, as will be married soon, I was wondering if you still wanted me to take your last name."

The only sound comes from the bench as it creaks back and forth as Adrien thinks. "Marinette, I rather you didn't. This is silly but well, I actually want to take your last name instead." "Its not silly, Adrien. In fact, I think its really brave."

He places a hand on my stomach. "Are you sure I'll make a good father?" "Yes, I do. Remember, we have each others back and I'll help you." "I can't wait to meet our son or daughter." I smirk, watching the light fade and the darkness start to set in. "That's because you just want to teach them puns."

Adrien gasps with shock. "My Lady!" I laugh at his expression. "Okay, maybe just a little." "Well, Pun Master, I'm ready for bed. Care to join me?" I stand up and stretch then give a little yelp of surprise as Adrien lifts me into his arms.

We cuddle, but with my big belly, its hard to get comfortable and my back aches so Adrien rubs it. I don't think it will be long before our baby arrives.