Nino was feeling a distinct case of déjà vu as he watched his best friend pace around his bedroom wringing his hands.

"Dude, will you just sit down for like 10 minutes and pull yourself together?" Adrien stopped mid stride in his near empty room before sitting down on his bed next to Nino. The mansion had been finally sold and almost everything, bar the bare minimum, had been moved out. "You know, this is the last time you'll ever be in this room, does it feel, I don't know, weird or sad or something!"

Adrien looked around his childhood bedroom. His eyes came to rest on the place his piano once stood. Aside from the piano, there wasn't really much else he had wanted to keep. The piano meant more than just an instrument he enjoyed playing. It reminded him of his mother. Some of his fondest childhood memories was his mother teaching him to play as a little boy. It had already been moved to take pride of place in their new home. Adrien smiled to himself.

"No, it's not weird and I don't feel that sad about it. I never felt much like this house was a home, at least not after mother was gone. Sure there are some memories here. You know this was where I finally told Marinette I was falling in love with her and kissed her. Then later that night I found out she was Ladybug, that the girl who was my trusted partner, who I had been in love with since the beginning was the same girl I'd fallen for on the other side of the mask. It's one of the happiest memories of my life." Nino smiled at how Adrien's eyes lit up talking about that night. "But there's a lot of painful memories too, of my father's coldness, of being shut in, of being lonely and wanting to be free." Adrien sighed heverly before smiling and looking back at Nino. "Today is a new start. I decided that today was the day I would walk away from this place and never look back."

Nino regarded his friend for a moment. "Then why all the pacing dude? You're not nervous are you?" Adrien tugged at his collar and tie trying to avoid eye contact with the DJ.

"No." He said a little too loudly. " What makes you say that?" Nino shook his head and laughed.

"A hunch I guess." He teased with a shoulder bump. Adrien's face broke into a smile and he laughed with his friend.

"Yeah, okay you got me. But I'm more worried about Marinette. I mean, what if she trips on her dress or something, she'd be mortified. Not to mention the baby and..." Nino shook his head with a hand on Adrien's shoulder.

"Bro, you know she would have thought about all those things. Besides, she'll have her Dad holding her, I'm sure everything will be fine." Nino wrapped an arm around his friend. "I'm so happy for you dude." Adrien knew he really meant it. He looked at his friend with a more serious look on his face.

"You're more than my best friend to me you know Nino. You're like the brother I never had. There is no one else I would want standing by my side today." Nino smiled shyly at Adrien's words.

"You know I'll always be here for you bro." There was a knock at the door and Nathalie came in.

"It's time to go now Adrien. You don't want to be late." Nathalie's words might still have that same formal tone she always had, but the smile on her face after she spoke was warm and genuine.

"Wow Nathalie, you look amazing." Adrien had rarely seen Nathlie outside her business attire, but here she was in a flowing dress with her hair down. He went over and hugged her. Nathalie was taken aback at first, but she was starting to get use the hugs Adrien had been giving her lately. "You know you will always be family Nathalie. It means the world you being here today." Nathalie smiled shyly patting him on the shoulder before she walked back out.

"I think we all know Adrien isn't going to be the one that's late." Plagg said as he juggled several pieces of cheese in his arms.

"Be fair Plagg." Wayzz called out from Nino's jacket. "It's the bride's prerogative to be late." Adrien scrunched up his nose at his Kwami.

"Seriously Plagg. Do you have to stink up my jacket with that stuff today of all days. You know there will be cheese platters at the reception."

"I don't trust you to remember." Plagg scoffed. "We both know you'll be too busy staring at Pigtails all day to remember to feed me, so I'm coming prepared." He quipped, diving into Adrien's pocket.

Adrien and Nino just looked at each other and laughed as they headed out to door.

"Ahh, I'm going to be late!" Marinette was frantically racing around the room looking for the pins to hold her veil in place.

"Calm down girl, you're fine, there's plenty of time. Here let me." Alya took the pins off her and carefully fixed the flowing veil in place. "Are those flats your wearing?" Marinette looked down at the shoes on her feet. They were every bit bridal, minus the heals.

"I'm not planning on tripping over my feet today." Alya laughed at her best friend. Marinette had really thought of everything.

"Oh Marinette, you look so beautiful." Tikki beamed at her chosen. Trixx and Pollen nodded in agreement.

"I have to say, I'm sure Adrikins isn't going to know what hit him." Chloe chimed in from her position on the hotel bed, champagne flute in hand. The girls decided to pamper themselves for the night at Chloe's invitation to her Father's hotel. The morning had been quite hectic with hair and make up coming in as well and Vincent taking lots of candid shots. "By the way, thanks for bringing Pollen along." Chloe cheek nuzzled her kwami.

"You deserve a few days together." Marinette smiled

"So what's this I heard about no honeymoon? Surely Adrien wouldn't turn stingy on you now?" Marinette laughed shaking her head.

"I said it was a postponed honeymoon. We didn't realise that the wedding was almost on top of the launch for the Spring line. In two weeks we will be going to Monte Carlo for a proper honeymoon and in the meantime we will be settling into the new house and start work on the nursery." Alya wrapped Marinette up into a hug.

"I still can't believe on top of everything I'm going to be Auntie Alya. Girl I swear with the surprises you keep pulling you and Adrien are going to be the death of me."

"Don't forget about Auntie Chloe too." Chloe interjected, getting up to join in the group hug. "You sure there's only one in there because you know Alya is going to hog all the hugs." Alya feigned offence as Marinette shook her head with a giggle.

"There is definitely only one, and I'm sure there will be plenty of hugs to go around." Marinette's heart filled with joy at how loved baby Emma already was. A knock came to the door and Chloe opened it to find Sabine on the other side.

"The cars are here dear…" She began before she fell speechless at the sight of her daughter. "Oh Marinette, you are a vision. Adrien is so lucky to have you." The two embraced before Marinette looked back at her mother, tears evident in the older woman's eyes.

"Don't cry yet mumma, your make up will run." Sabine's face broke into a broad smile.

"I'm just so happy dear, now quickly, we don't want to leave Adrien waiting." Sabine started to head out the door before calling back. "Don't forget your kwami's." Chloe stood there still holding the door open, mouth gaping at Alya before both eyes turned back towards Marinette. A bright flush crept across the bride's face.

"I'll explain on the way." She said.

Adrien stood at the altar with Nino and the Priest as they waited for his bride. A strong mix of nerves and excitement had him bouncing on his toes. The gothic church had been slowly filling up with their family and friends. So many of their friends from High School came to celebrate with them, but what really surprised him was that Kagami arrived with Luka. He had been so caught up the last few weeks he hadn't really had a chance to catch up with his old fencing partner. Maybe later.

Trying to shake off his nervous energy, Adrien looked at his watch for at least the 5th time in the last 2 minutes. Nino put a hand on his shoulder, drawing the blonde's eyes to him.

"Dude, stop worrying, she'll be here. She's been waiting for this day since she was 14." Adrien felt a small blush spread across his cheeks.

"Her and I both." He still couldn't believe this was finally happening. His Lady, his Princess, his Marinette was going to be his wife. Just then they saw Marinette's father walk outside and Juleka and Rose closed the doors. Adrien grabbed Nino's arm, a wide grin across his face. "She's here."

Moments later the organist began to play the bridal march. The doors opened and Adrien could feel tears start to well in his eyes. She was nothing short of a vision, and he could hardly breathe. Holding onto her father's arm, she glided down the aisle towards him, lead by Alya and Chloe. Marinette's dress was a classic princess style with beads and lace detail and long lace sleeves. There was no train on the dress, but her veil flowed long behind her adorned with a crown of white and soft pink flowers that complimented the deep red bridesmaid dresses. Marinette's eyes were sparkling, her smile soft. Adrien knew he would never be able to describe it, only how radiant she looked in it.

They stood there together, before everyone they cared about, and declared their love to the world. Emerald eyes on bluebell, fulfilling the promises they had privately made. Exchanging rings Adrien held Marinette's hands until it was time to kiss the bride. Lifting the veil, she saw that Chat glint in his eye as he cupped her face with his hand, gently placing his other hand on her waist. "I love you m'lady." He whispered to her.

"I love you too my Kitty." She whispered back before he kissed her amongst the clapping and cheers of their nearest and dearest. Then the Priest announced the words Adrien had so longed to hear. "I now present to you Monsieur and Madame Agreste."

"...but when everything is said and done, my best friend realised that the girl of his dreams was right under his nose, or should I say right behind him in class." Nino's comments were met with a knowing laughter from their former classmates as he continued his speech. "So can I ask you all to raise a glass to Adrien and Marinette, who drove us crazy with their blindness, but blinded us by their love."

Everyone raised a glass and toasted the couple clapping and cheering. Adrien lent over to his bride's ear as he clapped. "Do you think Alya wrote the speech for him?"

"Definitely." Marinette nodded with a laugh. She knew there was no way Nino would have come up with that cheesy ending all on his own. Nino then cleared his throat calling everyone's attention back.

"I'd now like to invite the bride and groom to take to the dance floor."

Adrien stood up bowing low and extending his hand out to Marinette with a cheeky wink. She'd seen him do it so many times as Chat she could almost see the cat ears on his head. With that sparkle in her eye she let him lead her to the dance floor as one of their favourite love songs was performed by the band. Taking her in his arms, nothing else in the world existed as they moved to the music.

"You know I still remember the first time we danced together." Marinette pulled back slightly to look at him. "At Chloe's party remember."

"Of course I remember." Marinette could feel herself starting to blush and Adrien could help but smile to himself.

"I should have known then that I could have danced with you forever." Marinette rested her head against his chest.

"Flatterer." Adrien presses a kiss to the top of her head as other couples soon joined them on the dance floor.

After the bridal dance, Adrien stepped aside for Marinette to dance with her father. As they had their dance, the groom made his way around the room, greeting friends who had travelled far and wide to celebrate with them. Sabine was talking to Nathalie, and Adrien really hoped that maybe they could be friends. Nathalie and his bodyguard were about the only family he had left and it was important to him that they would always feel they belonged. Knowing Marinette's parents though, they were never the type to leave anyone behind and he was filled with joy at the genuine smile on Nathalie's face when she caught his eye.

"I'm glad you and Marinette finally found your way to each other." Adrien turned to find Kagami standing next to him. Adrien nodded with a soft smile. "I guess I missed all the excitement while I was in Japan."

"Well, you were right. There always was someone else, even though I couldn't see it then." Kagami cast her eyes away as Adrien watched Marinette laugh while dancing with her father. As much as Kagami had wanted Adrien back then, she knew deep down he was always drawn to Marinette, even though he was completely oblivious to it. In many ways her pursuit to the Olympic team was almost an escape from having to watch him slowly fall in love with someone else. Coming back, she was prepared for dealing with the pain of seeing them together, although it didn't hurt her as much as she thought it would.

"So, you and Luka huh?" Adrien teased. There was the slightest touch of pink in Kagami's cheeks.

"We will see." She responded. "Things are just going slow for the time. My mother can't stand him of course but, since I left home she can't boss me around anymore." Adrien saw Kagami's gaze drift across the room to the musician, who gave her a wave as he talked to his sister Juleka and Rose. "He calms me." She said honestly. "His music, his voice… it calms the raging storm." Adrien placed a hand on the Japanese girls shoulder.

"I'm happy for you Kagami." She looked at him with a soft smile.

"You too." She responded. "Both of you." Kagami then turned, returning to Luka. Adrien looked back to the dance floor as the song finished to see Marinette hugging her father, a tear evident in the baker's eye. The giant man offered his daughter his arm as he led her back to her new husband.

"I know you will, but make sure you look after my little girl." Tom said. Adrien took Marinette once again by the hand.

"All my life." The blonde responded, looking into her eyes. Tom took his leave as Adrien led his bride across to the other side of the room. Gently he placed a hand on her belly.

"How are you both doing? Not to tired yet?" Marinette shook her head.

"I could never be tired today." Looking around, Marinette realised they were standing near the bandstand. She soon noticed 'that look' in Adrien's eyes. The one where she knew he was up to something.

"Adrien?" She asked, but he only grinned and winked at her before taking to the stage.

"Could I get everyone's attention please." The crowd soon quietened down as they moved in closer.

"I just want to thank you all for being here today, especially those of you who came back from overseas to celebrate with us it means a lot." Catching Alix's eye, she gave him a two fingered salute before he continued.

"Many people have asked me over the last few months when did I realise Marinette was the one. As some of you have delighted in pointing out, I'd been falling for for years, but was too oblivious to notice." There was a roar of laughter from they crowd. Of course, there was a handful who knew the real reason why, what with all the secret identities, his devotion to Ladybug and Marinette's stubborn refusal to acknowledge her feelings for Chat. But since not everyone was privy to that information, Adrien was more than happy to cop the brunt of everyone's long wait for them to get together.

"There was one moment though that made me realise that this beautiful woman beside me was more than just a friend, that I'd fallen completely for her and I never wanted to be with anyone else." Stepping away from the microphone, Adrien held out his hand towards Marinette to join him as they sat at the piano. Readying his hands over the keys, he began to play, and Marinette knew the music before he even began to sing.

"No more talk of darkness, forget those wide eyes fears. I'm here, nothing can harm you. My words will warm and calm you..." In an instant Marinette was transported back to that moment to the Charity Auction rehearsal, only this time she wasn't shaking with her back to him. When the moment came for her part, she looked him in the eyes so that he knew that she meant every word. Among the guests, Alya gave a wink to Chloe who nodded in return, both girls convinced it was their scheming on that day that finally got these two love struck dorks together.

"Anywhere you go let me go too. Love me, that's all I ask of you," As everyone cheered, Adrien got to do what he missed doing the first time they sang it, taking Marinette's face in his hands to kiss.

Before too much longer, Adrien and Marinette waved goodbye amongst a flurry of confetti, Alya proudly waving with the bouquet she caught earlier. Safely in the quiet of the limo, Marinette rested her head on Adrien's chest as he held her in his arms. The events of the day flooded over him. Maybe it was the cat in him, but he could help but think she was really his and nothing was ever taking her away from him.

Stepping into their home, Tikki and Plagg cheek hugged their chosen before flying away into their own little hideout. Adrien wrapped his bride into his arms, his emerald eyes drowning in the sea of love in her blue. He never wanted to stop falling in love with her and he knew he never would. Marinette laced her fingers around the back of his neck as he held her close. "Happy?" She whispered breathlessly against his ear. Adrien brought one hand around to caress the ever so slight bulge of her belly.

"More than I ever thought was possible." He said as he held her tighter. "I love you with everything that I am m'lady and I love our baby Emma so much already. Your my everything and nothing will ever change that. I'll always be your Chat Noir, and you will always be my Ladybug. You and me against the world remember?" Marinette pulled back looking up at him, her hand gently touching his face.

"Always." She responded. Standing on her toes she brought his lips to hers as she ran her fingers through his golden hair. A feeling of absolute warmth and contentment washed over Adrien as he stood there kissing her, his partner, his best friend, his wife. Holding her in their own home, he knew there was no where on earth he would ever want to be but by her side, because by her side, he was home.

A/N - I just want to thank every single one of you who have stuck through both of these stories. Your comments, love and support mean more than you know. This is the end of this AU, but there will be more stories and one-shots to come, so be sure to follow for those.