Hey everyone, Mochi here~

I've recently renewed my Fanfiction. Starting out with a new start kind of thing.

So, first story back is a Miraculous Future AU, which is honestly a free roaming thought. I do plan to write more in the future, but for now, bare with me ;v;

Disclaimer : I don own anything of Miraculous ladybug, all rights go to their rightful owners ~

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"I guess, this the end kitty"

the lights of paris seemed to dim for a minute as the words drifted into the empty night.

"we won"

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"Marinette!" A yell exclaimed with the slamming of the door in another. "If you do not get up right now, we're going to get another strike for being late to opening!" The tall brunette with amber highlights rushed to pull open the curtains for the warm light to pour into the room.

All but a groan came from the dark haired girl that struggled from the new brightness and pulled the covers over her face.

"Oh no you don't." The brunette moved to remove the covers from her best friend. "You want time to send the last bits of the letter to your parents don't you? I suggest you get up immediately to finish so we can drop it off on our way to work, come on!"

That definitely got the sleepy girl awake.

"Oh no! How much time do I have left, Alya?! I don't want this letter to be delivered later than it already is" She cried, rushing herself to the bathroom outside her door.

"Don't worry, You have at least another 30 minutes. I planned that this would happen" Alya laughed, closing the door of the bedroom behind her and knocking on the bathroom door. "But try to get up earlier next time ok, Marinette? I'm not going to be your roommate forever and I honestly doubt anyone else would be as good as a friend as me" She laughed.

"Oh please, I'm not letting anyone else be my roommate other than you Alya!" Marinette shouted from the inside and joined in with the laugh.

Quickly brushing past her morning routines, Marinette hopped back into her room and slid in front of her desk, paper piles scattered throughout the space. Pinned up in the bulletin board in front of her, the top of her desk, the half closed draws and some laying on the floor. Several of it was writings that she would send to her parents, others primarily consisted of her various clothing designs that she created.

Preparing her pen and paper, she went …

To my dearest mother and father,

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

It may be hard to believe, but in about a few weeks, I will start my Spring semester of College! Only a few more months after that and I'll officially be a college graduate! I can't believe it has been almost 4 years that I have not seen you both, I will always be hoping the best back in little Paris. As much as I still do video chats with you over the computer and several phone calls with ma a week, It is nothing compared to being there in person. I miss you both so much.

Here in New York? Well, nothing much to say about the ol' Miraculous Bakery. Miss Leia was nice enough to raise our pay recently because of the big success on that wedding cake Alya and I made, with help of course. Things here are not much different from when I was working downstairs with ma in the morning and helping with the loads in the afternoon with pa. If luck would have it, I'm surviving pretty well here, with Alya's help.

I honestly hope that this letter makes it in time so you both can see what I've gotten you as Christmas Presents along with the new year greetings. I would have sent this through an email and all, but I think letters are more sincere , as told from mama.

I await for more news from you the next time we talk! And Have I told you how much I've missed you both? I don't think I can say it enough.

From your loving daughter, Marinette Dupain-Cheng

"And done!" She let out a sigh, slipping the letter into a red envelope and signing in their names in cursive.

"Girl, are you done? 5 minutes left!" Alya called from afar

"Yes yes!" Marinette replied, dropping the letter into a box filled with wrapped gifts and baggies on the side. She quickly closed the brown box and tapped the opening shut before darting down the stairs, grabbing her bag and coat in the process.

"Hey you made it!" Alya chirped , slipping on her own coat and shoes. The two then left, hopping down the stairs and running out the lobby, shouting morning greetings to their fellow building mates.

The bright and cold morning greeted them, brushing past as they continued to run to their destination. Marinette let out a sigh which stretched into a smile when she saw the mail box.

"Do you have everything? The address? The name? Your own name?!" Alya asked, examining the box one more time.

"Yes! I checked at least 3 times before!" Marinette laughed, sliding the box into the mailbox and beamed.

"Come on! We still have another 5 minutes to make it to Miraculous!" Alya said, pulling Marinette with her.

The morning rush has yet to start when they got there. Unlocking the door, Alya pulled open the wooden boarded glass door and turned on the lights of the bakery. Marinette followed shortly behind her, going straight into the kitchen to warm up the oven and pulled down the ingredients. While Alya was busy setting the chairs and cleaning off the dust from the night, Marinette began with the morning batch of breads.

Not even 10 minutes in, a tiny bell sounded from the door. Alya's head shot up.

"I'm sorry, but the store does not open for another 30 minutes!" She said, brushing off the dust that hung on her attire.

"O-oh! I-I'm s -sorry!" The figure said from the doorway, still holding onto the door. Alya squinted her eyes

"Nathanael? Oh it's just you" She laughed, moving closer to the redhead and patted his back. "come in! come in! Are you here looking for Mari again?" Alya grinned, leaning closer to his face, whose face turned tomato red.

"N-No, well- I mean- not this t-time" He struggled to find the words to use. But before he could, a scream fled from Alya's mouth as a pair of hands was covering her eyes.

From the surprise, Marinette bolted from the back with flour hanging on her torso and face. "Alya?!" She stopped herself when she saw the scene.

"Marinette!" Alya yelled, struggling from the hands in front of her eyes. "Honestly, who ever this is, it is too early for you to rob a store" She growled. "At least do it properly and let me see !" Her feet started to kick from trying to release herself.

Laugh erupted in the bakery to her statement.

"Mariiiiii, help meeee" She whined, hearing that even her best friend is laughing at her.

"Ah, I'm afraid she can't do that" A voice said above her head. All of a sudden, Alya stopped struggling, her scowl turned into a lazed smiled.

"Let go of me Nino" She patted the arms that was still holding her eyes.

"Aw, that was fast. I didn't expect you to guess me so fast." He laughed, finally letting go and waited for her to turn to him before giving her a hug.

"Ha, even if it was years since we've last talked, I guess there are still some things that don't change " She grinned, smacking Nino on the arms.

"Im hurt, a lot of people say that I've changed since then " He said, placing his hand over his heart.

"Everything but your voice" Alya placed her hands on her hips and turned back to Nathanael. "What brings the two of you here today?"

However, before Nathanael could answer, Nino cut in. "He found me lost coming here. I wanted it to be a surprise, so I didn't tell anyone, but seemed like that didn't work well " He rubbed the back of his neck sheepishly. "So I asked him to bring me to you guys." Raising his head, he walked over to Marinette to give her the same hug greeting.

"Been a while Mari" Nino said, releasing her. She gave him back a nod in return.

"As much as we are happy to see you, why exactly are you here? " Marinette asked, tilting her head.

"Oh! right, my next job is here apparently. The big apple you know? It only goes to show how well know I am." A snicker came from Alya. " Speaking of which, Alya, I need to talk to you for a minute, if you don't mind " Nino looked back to Marinette.

"She's all yours" She smiled "Would you both like some coffee or tea?"

"Coffee for me" Nino raised a finger. " and one of your famous chocolate croissants, Mari"

"I- uh- I'm f-fine!" Nathanael said. "I-I have t-to go b-back to f-finish some- uh- last minute stuff. I'll- um.. see you later!" He bowed , face still red, and bolted out the bakery.

"O-oh. Well, I'll get started with your order Nino" While Marinette walked back into the kitchen, Alya and Nino sat down by a table against the window.

"Seems like some things really don't change" He laughed, then looked towards Alya.

"So, what did you need to tell me?" Alya leaned back on her seat. "your job isn't the thing that winded you here, was it?"

"Ah, do you doubt me that my music is not good enough for the big apple? I am hurt" Nino said but quickly recovered. "But for your information, I am here for work, but it's not the full reason."

"Well? What is it?" The brunette asked, tapping her finger.

"So, you know how other than working with music, I also do something else on the side?" Nino started

"Yeah, I don't think music alone can carry you alive back then." Alya laughed.

"funny, but I'm also a background support character in several shows and movies." Nino smirked proudly.

"Shows and movies that star a special someone called Adrien Agreste. " Alya grinned and rolled her eyes.

"Oh, So you do watch t.v" That got Nino another smack in the arm. "alright alright, so what i'm here to tell you is.."

"Nino, cut it out already and tell me" Alya leaned forwards

"Well, if I tell you that I'm here for my job, guess who else is here" Nino folded his arms.

Alya's eyes widen. "Adr-"

"Here's your coffee and croissant, Nino! Don't worry, as a welcome, its on the house" Marinette places the marble plate in front of him with the hot brewed coffee.

"Thanks Mari! But I can pay, don't worry about it" Nino laughed, digging into his meal.

When Marinette walked back into the kitchen for the last time, Alya leaned forward again.

"You mean he's-"

"Yeah.. he is." Nino said in nearly a whisper.

"But Mari-" Alya started.

"I know. That's why I came here to find you. This may be the only chance they ever see each other again. Seeing that he's basically legend now, they just won't be like they use to be, you know?" Nino explained.

"Yeah...I get it." Alya sat back. "So, Im guessing you have a plan?"

"well, you can definitely help me"

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R&R till next time~