Most of Saturday passed without incident. Which considering the bomb shell Tomoe dropped on them the day before, was suprising. Her father had ordered an army of robots to grab Zoe if she did not surrender herself. Zoe was even more nervous at how her siblings could escape the ever tightening web the heroes were weaving for them. She looked up as Marinette came into her room, looking grim.
"No luck on your shift either then?" Zoe asked.
"Sorry, no luck." Marinette sat down beside her. "We need some sort of lead, but I just don't know where to start."
Zoe tapped her chin. "Well, why don't we let that be tomorrow's problem. Between the issues with my father and siblings and Kagami's mother, we've been not taking much us time."
Marinette grimaced. "Sorry, I should have thought of that."
Zoe shook her head. "That's why we're partners, Marinette. To catch the other and offer advice. Come on, let's for tonight pretend like the world isn't on fire and we are not about to go to war. I'm a girl. You're a girl. We're in love."
Zoe saw her lover smirk before kissing her on the cheek. "I think I can do more than pretend on those things. What did you have in mind?"
"We go to the Hotel, ask for a dinner and fancy it up as much as we can. We dress up in those nice dresses you made for our last fancy date. Maybe get a bottle of sparkling water."
Marinette pulled her into her lap and wrapped her arms around her. "That sounds divine, my love."
Zoe lay back against her. "I thought you would like it."
Tikki spoke up. "Can we dress up too?"
Marinette chuckled. "Of course."
*Zoenette-October*
An hour later, they were both sitting by candle light in Zoe's room. Marinette wore a red off the shoulder dress with black accents and Zoe a matching dress in black and yellow. Tikki and Pollen were also dressed in little gowns and having their own dinner on the terrace, since they didn't feel cold.
"This was a lovely idea, Zoe." Marinette grinned at her. "Thank you."
Zoe held up the expensive wine glass, filled with sparkling water. "Thank you, for letting me shelter at your house for so long. I have missed being here."
She felt Marinette lay her hand on top of hers. "Zoe, you are always welcome at my house. Emergancy or not. I love you, and would never turn you away. I hope one day we can get an apartment together so we can always share our space."
Zoe felt her cheeks heat. She wanted that too. "To start anyways. Might be nice to get a house when we get married. In case we decide to expand."
Marinette raised an eyebrow. "You know I'm down for that idea. However any sort of family would need to wait until we are secure in our careers and the world is safer. However, I don't see a reason we can't marry and get a place together before University."
Zoe smirked. "Will you're parents be ready by then?"
Marinette gave her a sly look. "Papa will freak out but he has already narrowed the wedding cake down to the top twenty flavour he thinks we might want."
Zoe laughed and she felt safer and happier than she had since her siblings had invaded the hotel. "Have him narrow that down some more, or we won't fit in those wedding dresses."
Zoe got up and put the dishes outside. As she turned around, Marinette was behind her, need in her eyes. Zoe felt the same need in her heart as she reached over and moved the one strap of Marinette's dress off her shoulder. They embraced and kissed, givng in to their passions.
*Zoenette-October*
Alix was savoring some hot chocolate when a portal opened before her. Adult Bunnyx stepped out of the swirling energy.
"Mini me!"
"Adult me? What brings you here?"
"Come quick. I need you're help. We might be able to save two lives, if we're fast."
Alix did not need to ask any more questions. She trusted her adult self utterly.
"Alright, Fluff, Clockwise!"
The two rabbit heroines vanished into the portal, disappearing from sight.
*Zoenette-October*
Chloe looked down at the Butterfly broach in her hand. Marinette had given it to her this morning. Once she claimed it, she would be able to sense the emotions of the people in Paris, particularly negative emotions. This was a huge burden she was about to undertake. She looked at Sabrina, who was packing to go home for the night to see her dad.
"I can stay, if you need Chloe." Sabrina offered again.
Chloe waved her away. "You go home and see you dad. We have a big battle coming, after all.
Sabrina kissed her on the head. "You're going to be fine, Chloe. You have learned your lesson from the mistakes you made with the Bee. You and Nooroo will get along fine."
Chloe kissed her on the lips. "Thank you, Brina. See you tomorrow?"
"You bet." Sabrina left, waving as she went.
Chloe put the broach on and a purple light flew from it.
"Hello, Chloe." Nooroo smiled. "Are you ready to do some good?"
"Yes, Nooroo. Show me the correct path, please."
"Of course." Nooroo did a little bow. "It would be my honor."
A/N: The heroes are preparing for battle. Meanwhile, the bunnies are off on their own mission. See you tomorrow!
