Everyone in Paris knew the Agreste family.
Emilie, Adrien, and Gabriel. They lived a normal life, well as normal as it can be for a celebrity.
It was just the three of them, having family dinners and movie nights.
Atleast it was that way.
November 4, 2018 Emilie Agreste passed away. Ever since then nothing has been the same.
It was Wednesday October 22,
Almost a year since her passing. Adrien and Gabriel were still mourning her.
That morning Gabriel was looking through some things of Emilie's when he found her will. He read her will and found something else. A letter.
He read over it and found Emilie's final request.
Dear Gabriel.
If your reading this it means something has happened to me.
Since I am no longer here I have one request.
I want you to adopt a child, someone for Adrien to spend time with.
I wouldn't want my son to be lonely.
Anyway tell Adrien I love him.
Signed Emilie.
Gabriel was taken aback by her request. Another kid? He and Emilie never planned on having anymore kids.
It was her final request. He had to honor it.
"Nathalie, please ring the nearest orphanage."
"Yes sir."
Adrien's P.O.V
I was on my way back from school, riding with my driver of course.
Atleast I get to go to school. Mother had persuaded father to let me attend in sixth grade.
Mother... It's almost been a year since her death. Life hasn't felt the same without her.
I was snapped out of my thoughts when Nathalie started speaking.
"Adrien, your Father needs to speak with you in his office, it's urgent."
"Do you know what were speaking about?"
"Yes, but I'll let him explain."
"Okay."
Father never wants to talk with me. Am I in trouble? I hope not. Last time I was in trouble he added more to my schedule.
"Adrien, Adrien."
"Oh yes Nathalie."
She held the door open for me and we walked up the steps.
We made it inside and she guided me to his office.
"Hello Son. Please sit down we have some things to discuss."
I did as I was told and sat down.
"I know it's almost been a year since your mother's passing. This morning I was looking through some things she left me in a box. I came across a letter and your mother's final request."
"Final request?"
"Yes, her final request. She wants me to adopt a child."
'Adopt a child!"
"I know this is sudden but, I've already made my decision and I have found someone."
"You, you have. I understand this is Mother's final request but, do you really want to do this."
"Son, I know you have your doubts and I do to. This will be good for you, for us."
"Maybe. So you said you found someone?"
"Oh yes, It's a girl your age she's been in the orphanage since she was three. Father pulled out a picture and handed it to me."
"She's very pretty."
"Quite, her name is Marinette."
I analyzed the picture. She had dark blue hair, ocean eyes, and pink plump lips. She wasn't smiling she looked depressed.
"I'm going to pick her up tommrow. Nathalie is setting up her room and getting her some things because she doesn't have a lot."
"Father will she attend school with me?"
"I'm not sure, the lady at the orphanage says she's really shy, and I am still trying to figure out what to do about the press."
"Are you gonna announce her as your adopted daughter."
"I don't know. Well your free to go."
"Okay Father, are you joining me for dinner?"
"I'm sorry I have to fill out a bunch of paper work."
"Okay, goodnight Father."
I walked out his office and went to my room. Maybe having someone else in the house won't be such a bad idea.
"Adriennnnn... I want cheese!"
"Here you go buddy." I gave Plagg a few pieces of camenbert.
"I heard there's a hot chick moving in with you."
"Plagg!"
"What you said it yourself. I understand she's hot!"
"Plagg! No more camenbert. I have homework to do."
"Okay, okay I'll leave you alone."
"Good."
The next day.
Finally it was Thursday the day Marinette would come. Adrien was super nervous but excited. There hadn't been a girl in the house in so long.
Adrien was on his way to school. He had tried to convince his Father to let him stay home. He told him his academics were important and he had fencing so he had to go.
He just couldn't contain his excitement. He would finally have someone to hang out with, talk to and maybe they could build forts.
He had to get through school first he wouldn't be able to see her until five when fencing was over.
He had one long day ahead of him.
Meanwhile Gabriel and Nathalie were on the way to get Marinette.
They finally arrived at the orphanage. They walked inside to see Marinette holding a duffle bag and backpack.
"Hello Marinette, I'm Gabriel and this is Nathalie, my assistant."
Marinette shyly waved at the two.
"Were going to take you home with us."
Nathalie walked over to her and extended her hand. Marinette grabbed it and they walked to the car.
(Time skip)
Adrien's P.O.V
It was five o'clock. Finally! Nathalie texted me this morning telling me I could eat at school because they were settling Marinette in.
We just pulled up at the house I saw Nathalie standing at the top of the steps waiting for me.
"Good afternoon Adrien, you Father is waiting for you in his office."
"Thanks Nathalie."
I ran all the way to his office. I stopped at the door. This was it, I was gonna meet my step sister, I won't be so lonely anymore. I knocked.
"Come in."
I walked in to see Father and Marinette sitting on his small couch
"Hello Son." My Father said as he walked over to me.
"Hello Father."
"Follow me."
I did as he said and followed him to the couch. There she was even more beautiful in person.
"Adrien this is Marinette. Marinette this is my Son Adrien."
"Hello I'm Adrien nice to meet you."
She shyly waved in return.
"Adrien why don't you to go to the family room and get to know eachother."
"That's a great idea Father."
Marinette stood up and Father planted a kiss on her forehead.
"Marinette, Nathalie will take you to the family room instead. I need to speak to Adrien."
She nodded and walked out.
"Father what the hell was that!"
"Adrien don't overreact."
"You kissed her on the head! The head!"
"Adrien sit down."
I sat down as instructed how was Father going to explain himself this time. He's never kissed me, I've never even kissed him!
"Adrien, Marinette needs love, affection. She's never gotten any. She doesn't even know what it feels like to be loved."
"Oh, now I feel stupid. I guess I was just shocked. I have never seen this side of you before, the side that shows emotion."
"I know, after your mother's passing I just closed up, but I'm trying to be better I promise."
"Thank you Father."
"Before you go please be nice and gentle. This is all new to her. She's very shy and closed off so please be gentle with her."
"Don't worry I will."
"Oh, son, if you catch feelings let me know."
I felt a blush creep up my neck. "O-okay."
I walked out his office to the family room. There she was just sitting there her eyes were closed. it was a beautiful sight.
"Hi Marinette."
Her eyes opened and she looked up at me.
I finally analyzed her. She had on a jeans that were worn, gray sneakers and a gray sweater.
I sat down beside her she seemed nervous so I broke the ice.
"Hi, why don't I tell you about me then you tell me about you."
She just simply nodded.
"Hi my name is Adrien Agreste I'm fourteen almost fifteen. I attended Françoise Dupont high school. I am in tenth grade. I model, play piano, fence, and speak Chinese. Now you go."
"M-my name is Marinette. I am fourteen. I like to draw, cook, clean, and I like to sing."
Her voice was so cute she was so shy. Her words came out so quiet.
"You don't go to school?"
"Well I go to a different school."
"What grade are you in?"
"Tenth."
"Ok, You don't have to answer but, why were you in the orphanage."
"When I was three my parents abandoned me. Mrs. Jones the lady at the orphanage said my parents were getting a divorce. They wanted to get rid of me because they didn't want something in either one of there lives that reminded them of there old love for eachother."
Marinette looked at her lap. I made her sad. Damn. that was not the plan. I scooted beside her. We were so close our sides were touching. I pulled her into a side hug resting my chin on the top of head.
I could tell she was shocked for a moment but she eventually hugged me back. We sat there hugging eachother which felt like hours it apparently was because Nathalie came in and called us for dinner.
I think were gonna be fine. I promise to love her with all my heart.
AN: There we go chapter one! This story is going to be very dramatic and Gabriel is actually going to be compassionate.
Just so you know Gabriel is still Hawkmoth he wants to rule the world.
Adrien is still Chat and Marinette is still Ladybug.
Hope you like it!
Please review!
-Nat
