The Year before and the Happiness Forever more by piku-chan on DeviantArt (original) (raw)

Published: Jun 15, 2016

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again...my bad habit strikes again ahahahah
well better late than never right? (and wow my title somehow sounds good look at that)
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(Fair warning: long content from my tumblr below)
While this is the official end, there is an epilogue coming after. However, I’m going on vacation to Korea so you won’t see/hear an update from me for at least 2 weeks. Added a character sheet for Lila as a bonus because @oceanspray5​ gave her a wonderful role in the story.

Here’s an overview of Part 2 of this last chapter:

• Alya and Nino hear the news first before the official announcement (which comes the day after). They are very happy for Mari and Adrien and their bestie pulls them aside aftewards.
• Alya gushes to Mari: their courting in public, Adrien spoiling her with all sorts of gifts, his own proposal (cos he’s a hopeless romantic), the celebrations, the wedding night (Mari tries to gag Alya at this point), and the cutest babies in the kingdom (Mari almost faints).
• Nino teases Adrien: courting Mari every single day, the sweetest tear-jerking proposal (Adrien doesn’t deny it), tips in the bedroom (Nino gets punched in the shoulder), and the loving family Adrien will have (Adrien blushes a little late at the implication).
• After the announcement, many foreign nobles return home. Lila extends her stay as a diplomat. Nathalie is suspicious of her but hides it well.
• Lila is very upset with how things have turned, and secretly vows to seduce Adrien and eventually be crowned as Queen. She starts scheming ways to get closer to him, especially when Mari is otherwise occupied with her own duties. She also tries to give Mari a hard time whenever she gets the chance.
• Mari and Adrien study/train to be future rulers. Mari won’t struggle with social studies (dancing, speaking, etiquette, etc.), but she will be stressed with academics (economics, politics, foreign affairs, etc.) Adrien is more involved with management and negotiations, with Nathalie assisting.
• Mari goes through a rather hectic 6 months, but it is not nearly as bad as when she was a servant. She is a quick learner and everyone in the palace grows fond of her. After a few weeks, the palace staff has grown used to Mari making her own breakfast everyday. Sometimes, she brings Adrien his breakfast and sometimes she drags him from bed to eat. He loves it either way.
• When Mari starts to doubt herself Adrien is there to keep her spirits up. She does the same when he worries too much about being King.
• At the palace, Mari and Adrien spend time between lessons, when Mari needs help or during a party. He often takes her to new places for dates. They visit town and their friends as often as they can. Whenever a festival is coming, they attend either officially or unofficially.
• When Mari has free time or wants to take a break, she goes back to her family home to relax/unwind. After the first month, Adrien comes along and enjoys the coziness of a home away from home. She gives in to his requests to let her teach him how to cook/bake.
• Whenever they’re at Mari’s family home, they do everything together. She often tells him stories from her childhood. Once, on their way back from the market, she mentions the ball and Tikki. From there, they share their experience with two magical beings.
• At the 7th month, Nino proposes to Alya. Mari doesn’t hesitate to help Alya with her wedding dress (AKA pay and make the entire thing herself). Adrien pays half of the wedding, saying it’s nothing compared to the years of friendship Nino gave him. (Nino tries not to cry)
• A small celebration is organised with all of their close friends in town.
• After Nino and Alya wed, their social status will slowly shift. Nino is going to be Groom Herald, a personal confidant to the King and in charge of special events when Adrien is crowned. Alya will become Marinette’s Lady-in-waiting once she is married.
• A week before Mari’s year of training is over, Adrien surprises her by officially proposing with his mother’s wedding ring. (The venue is at Mari’s family home, completely restored to its original beauty. Mari barely holds back her tears)
• A few days before Adrien proposes to Mari, he asks help from the palace (even Nathalie) and his friends. Mari thinks it’s another date.
• Gabriel holds a ball on the eve of Mari’s last day of training. When the night is over, he surprises Mari and Adrien by giving them matching butterfly pendants to show that they have his and his wife’s blessing.
• Alya, Nino and Nathalie make sure Mari and Adrien aren’t stressed on their wedding day. These three manage the event: Alya handling the festivities while Nino and Nathalie handling the formal matters.
• A month after the year is over, Adrien and Mari are finally wed. The nobles who came to his 18th birthday were also invited to their wedding day. (Lila is nowhere to be seen *wink*)

all characters (c) Thomas Astruc

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