Tikki goes inside to join the party. She does not feel like participating.

     She eats a few slices of pizza and some chocolate chip cookies. Then, she watches as the others dance while they wait for the count down until New Year's Day arrives.

     She hears a familiar song play. She frowns. It sounds like her and Plagg's song.

     "Oh, why did not I tell him." She wails.

    "Tikki, what is the matter?"

    "Mom, I will just be outside if you need me."

    "Okay, well, wear a jacket. It is a bit chilly out there this evening."

     "Yes, mother."  

      Tikki pulls on her light red jacket with black spots on it. She walks out the door to stand on her balcony. As the cold air hits her, she sighs. She stands there with many regrets. Most of which started long before now.  She wishes she could go back and change them.  Too bad, she does have a way to do such a thing.

     Marinette feels bad for her daughter. It is not like Tikki could have known how tough things would be this year.  She believes maybe things would have been different if Plagg had stayed. Then, again who is to say if he would have listened. She shakes her head as she hands out the party treats to the guest.

    Adrien notices Tikki's dismay as she looks around her. He hopes this year brings her happiness.  Who knows, perhaps, it will.  Anything is possible, right?

   Find out more in Chapter 2

    bye, bye little owlets!

-Summer out!

 *Author's note: Tikki and Plagg are humans, not kwami's.  Adrien and Marinette are married. There never was a Hawkmoth, Ladybug, Chat Noir, etc.  This story is an Alternate Universe setting.  It takes place in New York, not Paris France.