Adrien is excited to reveal his true identity, while Marinette is terrified. But Master Fu says they can't afford to be distant any longer. Chat Noir and Ladybug are meant to work in tandem both in and out of uniform, their strength stemming from the bond created between them. Yet, teenagers are sometimes better at dancing blind than running with wide open eyes, even with the steps laid out before them. Steps in the path of an expanding world. Apart, they'll flounder. But together, they might just stand a chance. Takes place following season 1. PART ONE COMPLETE Chapters 1 - 10 Word Count: 122,141 PART TWO COMPLETE Chapters 11 - 22 Word Count: 172,956