A/N: Hello, all! This story has been jabbing very sharp needles- OUCH- into my brain ever since I read this one fanfiction, I don't remember what it was called, where the author made the point that even if the Ladybug and Cat holders are meant for each other, it doesn't mean that those holders are Ladybug and Chat Noir- maybe Chat's soulmate is a different Ladybug, or hers is a different Cat.

So, uh, hope you enjoy this story!

Don't worry, this doesn't mean I'm neglecting my other fanfics. Just that this one has been DEMANDING to be posted, and I finally gave up arguing with my own brain. See, I'm heading off to work on Authority right now!

Disclaimer: I do not own Miraculous. I'm not sure about my ideas. I think they own themselves.

sacrifices

[[[[[[[[[[adrien]]]]]]]]]]

"Someday, My Lady, you'll realize we were meant for each other."

Ladybug tipped her head in that adorable way she had. "I think I'll take you up on that, Chat. Let's test it."

My heart leapt. "M-Milady? Really? Where do you want to go?"

She laughed softly and pushed me back by my nose. "Not like that, kitty. If we're really soulmates, you'll be able to find me."

I could feel my stomach in my leather boots. "Huh?"

Ladybug smiled sweetly at me, making my heart stop beating for the second before she leapt away.

My ring beeped, and I barely managed to get home before my transformation wore off. Lucky thing we were already close.

"Plagg?" I asked, handing him a slice of camembert. "What do you think Ladybug meant, I'd be able to find her?"

Plagg shrugged and stuffed the cheese in his mouth. "Sounds like you'd better start looking, kid."

"But what do I even look for?"

Plagg reached for another piece of camembert. I pushed him away. "That stuff's expensive, Plagg. Answer my question."

Plagg rolled his eyes. "You are SO MEAN. Fine. If I had to guess, I'd say look for a creative girl who doesn't act like Ladybug."

"Huh?"

Plagg sighed. "Do you act the same when you're Chat Noir as when you're Adrien?"

"Point taken."

Plagg nodded in satisfaction, grabbed the cheese, and stuffed it into his mouth before I could stop him.

{{{{{{{{{{marinette}}}}}}}}}}

"Are you sure about this, Marinette?" Tikki asks.

I nod. "I have to be."

Tikki bows her head. "If you're really, really sure."

"I am." I kiss the top of her head.

She touches my hand. "I'll miss you, Marinette."

I force a smile. "It's only for a few weeks."

It takes every ounce of willpower I have to go through with it.

A/N: Next chapter up at...3 reviews isn't too ambitious, is it?