His Mute Princess

Chapter 45

Adrien got up and began walking away quickly. Marinette and Jasmine looked at each other, surprised.

"Wait!!" Jasmine and Marinette got up quickly. They ran after him, but he was much taller than both girls and was walking fast, so he was far ahead.

Adrien kept his head down and walked fast. He didn't want other people to recognize him at this time. He was in a rush.

He heard Jasmine and Marinette running behind. He ignored them and walked faster.

"Dammit, Adrien!! I just gave birth a few weeks ago!" Jasmine slowed to a stop. "For fuck's sake! What was that about?!" She bent down, placing one hand on her knee and the other on her back.

Marinette stopped with her and placed a hand on her shoulder. "Dammit, Chat," Jasmine panted out.

Marinette turned to look in Adrien's direction, a worried look on her face. He was already long gone. Jasmine stood up and turned to Marinette.

'Let's just take you back to your place. I'll go look for him,' Marinette mouthed. Jasmine shook her head. "We'll both go." 'No, you need to go back to Thomas and your fiance. You're too tired!'

Jasmine sighed, "Alright, alright. I'll go home."

Both girls ran into an alley and transformed. "Are you sure you don't want me to go? I'm fine as Ladybug! It's much easier to track him like this!"

Marinette, now transformed too, raised a brow and crossed her arms across her chest. "Whoa, ok. Where'd the attitude come from? I like it," Ladybug grinned.

'Go home, Ladybug.'

"I'm the adult here."

'Go home. I need to find Chat. You have a baby at home!'

Ladybug groaned slightly, "Alright! Pierre can handle himself but ok, I'll go back."

Marinette waved goodbye and Ladybug swung away.

Marinette turned around and made her way in the direction Adrien ran off. He was long gone but perhaps she could figure out where he went. Maybe he even transformed into Chat.

She jumped from rooftop to rooftop, her gray colors blending surprisingly well to the buildings. She looked around but saw no sign of him.

Mariette continued in the direction of Adrien's steps and soon ended up at his house. She stopped and frowned. If he was going home, why didn't he say so?

Marinette looked around. No one was around, at least no to see her. She took the opportunity and jumped inside the walls.

She quickly hid, looking around for cameras. When the coast was clear she came out. Marinette looked up and spotted Adrien pacing back and forth in his room.

She took her rope off and swung it around a support beam. She pulled on in, making sure it was tight enough to hold her weight. Once satisfied, she began to climb.

Yeah she could technically walk in through the front door. But Adrien warned her about Gabriel and she had faith in Adrien. If he felt she was in danger she wasn't going to argue. He had been a hero for over three years. Adrien knew danger and knew the red flags.

Besides, it was a school night so she doubted she'd be allowed in without real reason.

Once she climbed up to his window, she knocked. It was a very soft knock but Adrien heard it. He turned around quickly to face her. Marinette waved and smiled sheepishly.

He walked over quickly, opening the window for her. Before she could move, Adrien grabbed her by her waist and put her inside. Marinette blinked in surprise. He pulled on her rope, unwrapping it and pulling it down.

He handed it back to her and closed the window. Marinette stood there confused. Why was he in such a rush today?

They stood staring at each other for a bit, neither knowing what to say. The look on his face worried Marinette. It was a mixture of so many negative emotions. He looked mad, hurt, sad, scared, and worried.

Adrien didn't know what to say. Where to begin. How would he explain to his girlfriend that his dad was Hawkmoth? With no actual proof? Really it's all just speculation on his part. But Adrien has no doubt in his mind. Everything just adds up.

'Are you ok?' Marinette managed to mouth. Adrien avoided eye contact and shook his head. Marinette took a step towards him and he took a step back. Marinette froze, confused. She frowned and took another step. He moved back again.

She let out an angry huff. She walked up to him quickly and suddenly, startling Adrien and giving him no time to react. She placed her hands on his cheeks and made him look at her.

'Look at me, que s'est-il passé avec toi? Dis moi!'

Adrien sighed. "It's hard to say." 'Why? Is it about your father?' He nodded. "Can you detransform?"

She nodded. A few seconds Mullo flew out and left to go annoy Plagg.

Adrien took Marinette's hand and led her to the couch. They both sat down. Adrien took in a deep breath, trying to muster up the courage to tell her.

"I think my dad is Hawkmoth," he blurted out. Marinette stared wide-eyed at him, letting out a soft gasp. 'Why do you think that?' she asked.

"Because I- It's just- I'm not really sure? I don't have solid evidence, but I really do believe my father is Hawkmoth."

'Is that why you left so suddenly?' He nodded. "The thing Jasmine said triggered it for me. Maybe she didn't say it intentionally but she had a point. All akumas have been related to noise, and the ones you've helped with, you help out a lot! Why? Because they're noise related. Also what could you have inspired father to do?

"He hasn't been working on any new designs or any projects himself. Everything he has added to his collection have been from contest entries. And like I said, the design thing? Bullshit!"

Marinette took his hand and gave it a soft squeeze. 'I believe you. If you think your father is Hawkmoth, then I believe that too. We need proof, though.'

Adrien smiled. Man he loved that girl.

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Translation: what happened with you? Tell me!