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Gabriel, Emilie, Adrien and Marinette all walked out into foyer of the Agreste mansion and walked to the door. Marinette faced the Agreste family and prepared for her departure. It was a surreal moment and Marinette didn't know how she would face the uncomfortable reality of everyone knowing her true identity. She realized that she would probably be swamped by news reporters and paparazzies since she was a known public figure as Ladybug. She felt bad for Adrien knowing that he had always had to deal with crazy fans and now she would have to get the hang of it. "I'll miss you every moment." Adrien said and Marinette's eyes filled with tears as she embraced him. "You are always welcome to visit Marinette." Emilie said. "Oh, and we will be having a funeral for Nathalie soon and hope to have you there." Marinette nodded and waved goodbye as she walked down the steps to the street. She walked towards the bakery in silence and Tikki flew out from behind her. "Are you okay Marinette? You haven't said anything since we left the mansion." Marinette sighed, "It's just that, I haven't talked to any of my friends since my identity was revealed and I… don't know what to say to them." Marinette hung her head. "I'm sure they'll understand." "That's just it Tikki! I have been lying to them for the past year! They're gonna think I betrayed them and then never talk to me again!" She face palmed. "Relax Marinette it'll be okay."

Marinette arrived at her bakery and she entered the shop. It looked like her parents were back in business and the shop was bustling with people. Marinette pulled the collar of her shirt up to hide her face from the customers who would certainly recognize her as Ladybug. She snuck to the back of the bakery and ran straight into her dad falling to the ground. "Marinette!" He exclaimed picking her up and hugging her so tight she could barley breathe. "Okay dad… ouch.. you can stop now.. he he.." He put her down and rushed her into the house. Sabine ran up and gave her a big hug. Marinette's eyes filled with happy tears as she rested in the warmth of her parent's embrace. She trembled with emotion as feelings poured down on her. "Marinette we were so worried! Are you hurt?" Sabine asked with worry studying her daughters face. "Not anymore." Marinette said smiling. "We don't have to worry about Hawkmoth anymore as he has changed his ways." Tom scowled at the mention of Hawkmoth. "That evil fashion designer should get what's coming to him." He said clenching his fists. "Dad! We can't tell anyone that Mr. Agreste is Hawkmoth. He has changed, I promise you and I promised him that we would keep his secret." Tom looked into his daughter's eyes and saw her strength and sighed. "Only because you say so Marinette." "Now to address the bigger problem." Sabine said. "You have been absent from school for over a week now and the principle obviously knows your Ladybug, so you may have problems when you return." Marinette knew that going to school would be awkward after what had happened, but she had to face her fear. She walked up to her room which had been tidied up by her parents and sat down on her bed. She noticed her cellphone and pulled it out and to see hundreds of missed calls and texts from none other than her friend Alya. "Here we go." Marinette said flipping through all of the frantic texts she had sent. She had seen enough and flopped down on her bed.

The next day Marinette prepared to go back to school. She was nervous on how everyone would react since everyone knew she was Ladybug and she hadn't been there in forever. She walked to school quickly and stopped at the entrance. She was about to march in when someone grabbed her arm. She quickly turned around to find Adrien standing behind her. "Well, well, well long time no see Bugaboo." "Oh, you're sounding happy this morning my kitty." She said back with a smirk. "Shall we go in together?" Adrien said offering his arm. "We shall," Marinette said locking her arm in his and they entered the school. They quickly made their way to the classroom with a couple stares from curious students. They arrived early for once and found Alya and Nino in the front row chatting. When they entered the doorway arm in arm Alya jolted her head up and marched over to them. "Alya I know what you're going to say and…" Marinette was stopped by Alya giving her a huge hug tackling her to the ground. Nino ran up to Adrien patting him on the back. "Girl! You never told me you were Ladybug! I need some interviews for my blog right away you hear me." Alya yelled out. "Calm down Alya, you know I couldn't reveal my secret identity and besides I did let you interview me before." "I just can't believe I've been best friends with Ladybug this whole time! Seriously girl, how do you do it. You are very clumsy." Marinette rolled her eyes. "Alya please, can we just sit down already." Alya pulled Marinette to her seat. "Hey!" Adrien called out to Alya, "I thought maybe she could sit by me today." He winked at Marinette. "Ooohhh" Alya said with a devious gleam in her eyes. "I see what's going on here." Marinette's face turned red and she covered it up. "You never told us why you were missing from school Adrien." Alya said glaring at him. "Though I can imagine why since you were probably hanging out with Ladybug here," "Alya!" Marinette interjected. "It's okay, I guess I should tell you that I'm Cat Noir." Adrien said with a grin. "Whaaa!!! Do you mean to tell me that Ladybug and Cat Noir have been my friends this whole time?!" Alya said. "Adrien," Marinette growled at him when he revealed his identity. "What? Everyone knows yours. Why can't I have a little fun too?" Adrien pouted. "Fine," Marinette said grabbing his arm and pulling him to the seat next to her. Alya sat down next to Nino in the front and Miss Bustieau entered the room. Alya turned around and started whispering towards Marinette and Adrien. "So, do you two know who hawkmoth is? Oooo were you captured by him? Did you take him out?" They rolled their eyes at her questions. "Now's not a good time Al" Marinette said. Miss Bustieau started class and Alya finally stopped prying them with questions. Adrien wrapped his hand around Marinette's for the whole class and they would steal glances at each other frequently causing them to get a little distracted. After class was over, they walked out as a group and Alya waved to Nino as she approached Marinette and Adrien. "Alright spill the beans you two. Who is hawkmoth?" She said with a pad of paper in her hand. "Listen Alya, we can't tell you." Marinette said and Adrien nodded. "Oh yeah and why not?" Marinette put her hands on her hips. "That is classified information Alya." She said with a stern look on her face. Alya sighed, "Fine, but you'll have to tell me later girl you understand me?" Marinette didn't respond she just stared back at Alya with a resolute face. Alya finally left them alone and they headed to their second class with Mrs. Mendeleev. They had to do science experiments and they had to watch an educational video during class about particle physics. Adrien found the video particularly amusing and began to laugh hysterically. Usually Adrien was reserved in class but now that he had Marinette and his mom, he was back to his outgoing self especially to Marinette. Adrien then made eye contact with Marinette and she couldn't hold it in anymore. She began to laugh too. Mrs. Mendeleev was not amused at Adrien and Marinette's laugh attack. "To the principal's office you two! Now!" She yelled out pointing towards the door. They both staggered to the door punching each other playfully trying to keep their laughs in. They headed to the principal's office and when they reached the door and knocked no one answered. "Mr. Damocleius, are you there?" Adrien said pressing his ear to the door. Marinette shrugged and pushed open the door. They both stood dumbfounded by what they saw.