It didn't matter whether or not there was an akuma, but what did matter was why were these superheroes at the Agreste Manor?

With Nino knowing Gabriel just well, they'd be unwelcome. Unless somehow Mr. Agreste was Hawkmoth. Gabriel was a private man who never showed in public often.

Nino scratched his chin to think for a moment.

"Look!"

Before the two was a quick flash of light green.

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Adrien had set down Marinette gently and had let his transformation go. Even though they stood just outside of the Agreste mansion, he felt safe that no one was out to see them. Which besides, both of them had probably had hidden in plain sight when transforming.

Unfortunately, Marinette hadn't put on the Ladybu costume and she had to change somewhere soon.

He couldn't help, but hold her hand and enter the grand doors of the place where he lived. Since Volphina, he was pretty sure that she already knew where everything was and what his room looked like when she was Ladybug. After all, it made him smile knowing that Ladybug..Marinette cared so much about his well being.

The doors would close behind them as they entered the mansion.

He had let go of her hand and kept a firm arm on his blue bag. "Father? Natalie?" Adrien called out, but no one came or even answered.

"Is it always this lonely here? I mean not that its bad or anything, but.." The bluenette looked at Adrien as she trailed off on her train of thought. That saddened look on his face made her want to hug him and tell him he was always welcome to hangout with her family.

"I'm used to it. Ever since my mom disappeared, I've been miserable here. I can't blame my father for wanting to keep me safe the world and limit my time out in public." he shook his head and changed the subject. "I'll show you to where my father could come. He is a private man. A hug would be nice from him." by that, Adrien meant as many hugs as his mom gave him.

She nods and had followed him through the mansion.

"Your designs are amazing. I'll wear them."

Those kind words made her blush.

He had stopped at the door where he had gotten the Miraculous book. At least his father didn't ask about it...yet. Neither did he tell Marinette or Fu about it. He was also surprised that Plagg didn't bring it up yet either. "Stay here. Plagg will get the miraculous."

"I forgot what it looks like. I'm hungry for cheese. Give me my sweet gooey camembert.." the black cat kwami whined.

"Ssh!" Adrien warned his kwami as he heard footsteps follow them.

"Adrien, my son. I thought I have told you to go into your room." Gabriel said with a straight face. "And Marinette, please leave." he tried to say kindly, a little annoyed that she was around him, but approved her anyways.

"Mr. Agreste..." Marinette trailed off. "I love him."

He barely gave emotions to this girl. No one was going to take away all he had left. No one. "Go, Miss Marinette." there was a slight crack in his voice.

Adrien looked back to his father. He didn't like that he was sending her away. He needed his lady...princess. The blond haired boy didn't want to be alone all over again. Same with isolation. "Father, no!"

"I'm sorry Adrien." was all his father said and had sent Marinette out.

Adrien simply ran to his room and closed the door behind him. He rested his head in his arms and that look of sadness made Plagg angry.

He didn't deserve this. Now, things were at stake if Adrien wasn't allowed to go out except school. Wait though. Chat Noir could go out.

Plagg flew over to a drawer of a desk to have a slice of his cheese. He swallowed the thing whole, regaining his energy despite neither him or his chosen had used the special power, but being out for periods of time got to be draining.

"Kid."

"Cheese is in my back too." he replied to him sadly.

"Is it okay if I may check on Tikki? I know you'll be alone, but it's important."

"Yes." he gave the kwami a firm nod. "Just don't turn into a sock again."

Plagg laughed a little. Oh..he still remembered that. The kwamii left through the window, flying towards Marinette as she left through the gates of the manor. "Ma-"

Alya stood by herself with a smile. "Girl, what's with you and hanging around Adrien?"

"I was just dropping off some notes from class." she said quickly.

The brunette shook her head. "You're late for Rose's birthday party!"

"I completely forgot! I'll be there late!" she threw her hands up while Plagg hid in her hair.

"Alright, girl. But you better not ditch like the other events we've had."

Marinette quickly ran the other way towards her home.

And for Alya, it wasn't even near Rose's birthday. This was only a test to test her and Nino's theories. Maybe this was bringing them closer to the identities of Ladybug and Chat Noir.

I've had to rewrite this chapter and change it from the original. Sorry for the wait and thank you so much for being patient with me. This story does belong to me, but the story originated to Quotev before I put it here. *noodle arms*