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Epilogue

Disclaimer: I do not own the series Miraculous Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir. No copyright intended. I do own the story line, because I made that all up with my brain.

Luka's P.O.V

I gasped for air as my head felt like it was split in two, more so because it was probably, as I was back into a past version of myself. Still 19. Two realities colliding and molding into one. I groaned as I slowly sat up, taking in my surroundings. I noticed that I was back in my room, laying on my floor with Sass floating above me, shaking his head too.

"Do you think it worked?" I asked him.

"It appearsss sooo." Sass answered, looking around bewildered.

I heard footsteps coming near my room and someone muttering under their breath, surprised to see Juleka walking in.

"Luka, where the hell have you- Why are you laying on the floor?" She says, looking at me confused.

"Uh.. I was um, listening to the boat move."

She raises an eyebrow, suspiciously at me but shakes her head. "Whatever weirdo. You missed our rehearsal today, I hope you're happy." She muttered.

"Ooh, right. Sorry Jules."

She rolled her eyes and sighed, "Yes I'm sure listening to the boat was much more fascinating than rehearsing for our gig next week." she said sarcastically.

"W-we have a gig?" I asked.

"Uh, duh, remember? We got into the summer music festival. Where is your head at?" She said, exasperated, looking me up and down like I've grown a second head on my shoulders.

"Sorry, I just have a lot on my mind, I guess."

She scoffed, "Please, don't tell me you're still pining after Marinette?"

"Marinette?"

I didn't say anything and she chuckled, "Dude, you've barely introduced yourself to her. She has no clue who you are because you're too chicken shit to say hi."

"She doesn't know me." I said quietly.

It really did work then. I went back in time and changed some things then managed to catch back up to the present. Like Sass warned, changing the past will come at a price. Marintte's memory of me has been erased. So everything could go back to normal, or as normal as things could be. Most importantly, Adrien doesn't know Marinette is Ladybug. There is no more threat. I closed my eyes as my heart slowed. I just looked at my sister and she shifted her posture, looking more concerned now.

"Are you okay? You're starting to freak me out."

I shook my head, "Y-yeah, I'm fine."

I then walked past her out of my room and grabbed my jacket, "Where are you going?"

"I just have to check something, I'll be back later." I said as I put the jacket on and walked off the Liberty.

I checked the time on my phone, it read 9:45 pm, and I slipped my phone back into my pocket where I heard a quiet 'ow'. I looked into my jacked pocket and saw the little kwami tucked inside. I looked around me and quickly ducked behind a building and went into the shadow of the alley.

"Sass, what are you doing?"

"I have to be with you at all timesss, remember?" he said.

"Well in that case, Scales Sliter."

Once I transformed into Viperion, I jumped up on the fire escapes using them to boat my way to the rooftops. Finding the bakery in no time, I smiled, setting my sights on it, my feet moving me closer and closer to her. Even if she doesn't remember me and our relationship is still doomed, I just want to see her. See her alive and well. A silver car pulled up and someone was getting out of it. It was her. I went over to the park near her house and transformed back as I jumped down from a tree. I watched as she got out of the car, looking so beautiful in that pink dress of hers she has, the strapless one. My heart went to my throat looking at her, smiling at the person in the car as they were getting out too. Adrien. I watched him pull her close and kiss her. No. It was like my heart had been stabbed as I watched her pull away and laugh, she is so happy. In saving Paris, I lost her. My heartbeat was getting louder in my ears, I couldn't think. She waved after the car as it drove away then she turned around and stopped in her tracks. She looked right at me and narrowed her eyes.

"Hello?" She called out.

I snapped back to reality as I watched her walking towards me, realizing I must look like a complete idiot standing under the street light. I paled and turned away, walking away from her but her hand caught mine.

"Hey, wait." She said, her fingers closing around my hand. Slowly killing me inside.

I looked back at her, her gentle face looking so confused. "Do-do I know you?"

I cleared my throat, "N-no. Sorry."

I moved to walk away again but she stopped me, her hand subconsciously touching my face as she looked at me curiously. As if trying to solve a puzzle. Until her eyes lit with recognition.

"Luka."

My heart fluttered at the small chance she remembered, "Yeah, you're Luka Couffaine, aren't you? Juleka's brother."

I nodded slowly and she broke out into the warmest grin ever and giggled. Stepping back and holding out her hand for me to take.

"It's nice to finally meet Juleka's mysterious brother. I'm Marinette."

Writing this story was really fun and I hope you all loved it as much as I had writing it. I am honored by all my fans for supporting me in writing this fanfic and those who kept motivating me to get this done. Thank you all for your love and support, it really means alot to me. Now, on to the next story.

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