(A/N- This chapter will be going deeper into Marinette's past, but in Sabine's and Anonymous' POV. Anonymous is Mari's protector who was hired by her supposed biological father, if you don't remember. This chapter will also bring up other topics such as non-binary, homophobia, transphobia, and more. If you do not support LGBT+ rights and decide you don't want to read any further, I respect your decision. Please do not write any hateful comments if you decide to read further. Other than that, please enjoy the chapter.☺💖)

Anonymous' POV (18 years ago, before Mari/Lucia was born)

As I was driving to my part time job, I got a call from someone that I never expected to hear from again. 

Sabine

She treated me like family. No, she is my family. She saved me from my abusive father and step-mother. She gave me a home, technically her parents gave me a home. Her parents treated me like their biological child and Sabine treated me like a sibling. They all became my family even if I'm not a minor anymore. I just turned 18 a few months before they welcomed me into their home. They supported me and loved me. They gave me the opportunity to have two loving mothers and an amazing sister. Although...there was some issues in her life that I wasn't able to help with. She made me promise to not get involved into her problems because she didn't want me to be in danger. One day, she disappeared without saying goodbye to anyone. Not to her mothers and not to me. There was no way to contact her since she never answered her phone. That was 5 years ago...

I quickly answered the call by voice and continued to focus on driving.

" Hello is this, Yanshi Hima?" I abruptly changed my direction to pull to a place I can station my car for a bit. That wasn't Sabine's voice. After I stationed my car and continued to hear the voice questioning if I was there I responded,

" Who are you?! Why do you have Sabine's phone?!"

I heard the person chuckle and clear their throat on the other end.

" My name is not important. What is important is why I'm calling you from her phone. She escaped and left her phone here. The whole phone was wiped out. There are no pictures, text messages, there are no communication apps or even, games. What a boring person." They said in a dark tone. I stiffened.

Escaped?
Was she kidnapped?

" What's your point?!" I yelled impatiently. I heard the person sigh as if they were exasperated.

" I was getting there, chill! Her contacts were also erased, except yours. The only thing that wasn't erased, was your contact on her phone. She must really care for you, if she only kept your contact on her phone that she purposefully left with us~" They said mockingly at the end. I punched my thigh in anger. I know that Sabine isn't trying to put me in harms way, but the way that they said it makes me so infuriated. Sabine is a smart woman. She most likely left her phone with them, so they won't be able to track her down. She must also have a reason for leaving my name in her phone that she wiped clean of past interaction with others and pictures that can maybe show her family members or things that catch her interest, which could be used to their advantage. I growled lowly.

" So? What is your point?" I asked lowly. I laughed coldly when I heard their response.

" Well, with her only having your contact information, we were able to find out about you, your biological family, and the sweet "family" that took you in just after you turned 18 years old and after your abusive father kicked you out of his house. You should know that you are in a lot of danger now and as long as you listen to us, we won't harm anyone. If you decide to ignore us, each day after we order you to do something that you don't respond to, we will kill off people who you care about."

" You shouldn't be laughing at a time like this Yanshi Hima. The clock is ticking and I already have some of my men outside of the home of Zhao Yenay and Wu Nuwa. I don't think you have any reason to want to disobey~." They said, which caused me to growl. I have to take care of this now. They are threatening to kill my family...I'm sorry Sabine...I hope you can understand. I only need to keep them distracted so they don't follow through with their words...

" Fine. What do you want?" I clenched my teeth after asking them. They laughed on the other line.

" Join us." They said. I rolled my eyes.

" Fine." I spat out as if I had poison in my mouth.

Sabine's POV

2 years ago, I was able to manage getting a job as the famous Juliard's maid. The house was so big, yet they only wanted 1 maid and 1 cook for employees. I didn't think too much of it, and immediately began working. I noticed that the Juliard's have a daughter. I was left to take care of the infant while the Juliards went to take care of their businesses. There were moments when the baby doesn't recognize her own mother as her mom and begins to cry until I grab her and calm her down. This may be because she sees my face more often then her own parents and it broke my heart. I noticed Madam keep secrets from her husband. Madam Esmé was cheating on her husband and I had to keep making excuses after excuses for her. Master Baron was very...harsh with Madam.

One day I found out about how Madam is pregnant with another man's child. Baron still doesn't know that and believes it is his off-spring. I'm appalled to be working here, but I have to stay, because they are looking for me...That and because Marie, the Juliard's daughter, was growing on me and Mr. and Mrs. Juliard were neglecting her at such a young age. She is soon to be a year old. I'm holding the little girl in my arms as of right now.

I got a call, from Mr. Juliard, saying that they are at the hospital, Madam was giving birth. I looked at the little girl in my arms and booped her nose lightly.

" You're going to be an older sister Marie~ The best older sister for your younger sibling...She will keep you company and play with you, when you both grow up to a certain age. You will take care of each other when things get rough." I frowned...I know at one point, the truth will be revealed...I just hope the children won't be involved in their problems...
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Yanshi Hima's POV ( 6 months later)

I glared at the person in front of me which is Sabine's ex-boyfriend, Kyle. He asked to meet up with me for business purposes only. I was still standing up and and he motioned me to sit down. I obliged and quickly sat down.

" Okay, I'm here. What do you need from me?"  I asked him in a monotone voice. He let out a long sigh and entangled his hands on the table.

" Look Yanshi, I wanted to reach out to you to inform you about a well paying job. I know that you are an incredible private investigator, one of the best in the world, and I have a client who would love to higher you..." He said. Seems like there is more to the story. I motioned him to continue with my hand while having a bored look on my face. He looked at me confused and I scoffed.

" Oh come on. You don't really think I believe that's it. I don't see anything that will convince me to take the job when you know I have quit being a private investigator for 2 years now. Plus I have no ides who your client is. Do you expect me to except your offer like that?" I said in an annoyed tone. I rolled my eyes at his obvious amazement. I didn't figure anything out to be amazed. I can't believe people are amazed of someone using common sense and knowing what they want.

" You're right. I didn't expect you to take the offer right away...I'm just not sure how you will take the rest of it." He says nervously. I tapped the table impatiently motioning for him to continue. He once again sighed, but continued.

" My client is none other than the prince of China." I stopped breathing for a second, not out of amazement, but out of spite...

" The jerk who is very homophobic and anything related to the not normal-hater. The asshole who ordered his father to kill anyone who wasn't deemed normal. The one that caused my 2 mothers to leave their home country and come to the United States in order to not get killed by the tyrant-like prince?!" I asked/stated with disbelief. Kyle nodded slowly and I scoffed.

" Hell. No. I am not helping that fucking bastar-"

" He has a lead of where Sabine might be."  Kyle stated, interrupting me. I closed my mouth and opened it again to talk, but nothing came out. I closed my eyes tightly and took a few deep breaths in order to calm myself down from the shock.

" What do you mean he has a lead of where Sabine might be?" I asked quietly, barely above a whisper. I looked at him and I could tell he noticed my sudden change of tone.

" He told me that he has a lead and you know how much he hates liers. He wouldn't dare become one himself. He said if you agreed to work with him, under his conditions, he will tell you the lead unless you figure it out yourself while on the job. He believes you will most likely find out yourself during the job since you are so good at discovering the truth and all types of hidden secrets. Of course you would also be payed a large amount of money. " Kyle said and I listened to everything carefully.  I could care less about the money. I would have done it for free if that means I could see Sabine, my sister again, and know that she is safe and well. I also have to be careful...I still joined the same bastards that caused Sabine to go into hiding and who threatened to kill my family. They can't find out about any of this.

" Okay...What are the conditions he has for the job?" I said in a more serious tone. Once again my change of emotion and tone was very noticable. He gave me a small smile, but I in return, glared daggers at him. He gulped nervously, knowing that I am capable on many many things.

" Well, he only has one condition. A small one, but might be challenging for you to agree to or follow. That is, you have to use the pronouns of the gender you were born as..." He said nervously. I sighed in annoyance. Of course the prince of China would ask me to do that.

" Alright. I agree to the condition and the job offer." I stated. I shook Kyle's hand firmly and quickly let go, after the deal was made. I got out of my seat and walked out the door of the  small, no name cafe. I got into my car and closed my eyes once I closed the door. I slapped myself, preparing myself for the mental torture that I will be facing during this job that I just took.