Noctis x Reader ~Destined Meeting

Arriving at Insomnia

You drank from your metal mug, watching Gladio and Noctis completing their daily sparring for the day from afar.

"So how was your first kiss with Noct?" You hear a voice suddenly ask. You start coughing on your drink from the sudden question, causing Gladio and Noctis to stop their practice.

"You alright f-n?" Gladio calls out. You nod your head and give a thumbs up in response. They both resume their sparring lesson.

"So, how was it, how was it, how was it?" The voice annoyingly repeated.

"How about you shut up Prom? I choked on my drink because of you." You sputter out, clearing your throat.

"At least you didn't faint or something. Tell me." He says with a smirk. You personally just wanted to punch him dead in the face.

"It was good." You say, feeling your cheeks getting warm.

"In detail f-n-chan. Did he try to deepen it? Did he use his tongue?" He asks, his voice lowering to a whisper at his last question. You whacked him in the head making him yelp in surprise.

"Why the hell do you wanna know anyway?" You hissed.

"Just checking out if Noct learned anything from me." He answers, putting his hands up in front of him defensively.

"Hmph, learned anything from you? I didn't know you were a playboy." You said with crossed arms, sarcasm laced in your voice.

"I can be if I wanted to. I can make the girls swoon over me." Prompto stated, brushing his hair back in flirtatious manner.

"Sure, whatever let's you sleep at night Prom." You reply with a smile.

"Swoon over you? Ha, I've heard better jokes from you." You turn your head to see Gladio and Noctis walking over to the two of you. You blushed slightly, noticing small droplets of sweat dripping down Noctis' head, down his neck, underneath the collar of his skull-motiff t-shirt.

"You're getting better especially since your not warping as much anymore and blocking my attacks instead." Gladio tells him.

"I already had enough trouble practicing with you when I was younger. You never make it any easier." Noctis replies.

"You wouldn't get any stronger now would you?" Gladio asks with a grin.

"Ugh, I guess so." He answers with a scoff.

Prompto throws a bottle of water towards the two of them, both of them catching it.

"Thanks Prompto." Noctis says before chugging down the refreshing drink.

"Since you're done with training your Highness, we should be heading out now." Ignis says while walking towards the four of you.

"Alright, let's go." You say.

Time Skip
Your hair blew crazily in your face, strands of hair whipping everywhere crazily. You combed back the remains of your hair, pulling it up into the ponytail.

"Prompto, how fast are you even going!" You yell out, the wind whirling past your ears.

"Seventy! Why?" He screamed back.

"It feels like we're going past one-hundred." You replied.

Since Ignis has driven the Regalia many times before, Ignis allowed Prompto to take up the driver seat while he sat in the passenger seat. You sat in the back between Noctis and Gladio. It just occurred to you how peaceful it was when Ignis was driving, meanwhile Prompto drove recklessly, speeding constantly down the highway. You flinch, feeling something, or someone, fall against your shoulder.

You look to your side, seeing the sleeping prince leaning against your shoulder. You mentally gushed about how cute and peaceful he was while napping. You pushed his head off your shoulder with your finger. His head stood up straight for a second before falling back onto your shoulder again. As if your situation could get any better, you felt his hair brush up your neck, an arm snaking around your waist. 'I-Is he cuddling into me?'

"Haha, looks like Noct found a new pillow~" Prompto commented to Ignis. Ignis turned his head slightly to get a better view of the back. He held in a chuckle at the sight of you shifting slightly next to Noctis.

"Don't worry f-n. He won't wake up, even if you fidget." Ignis says, concealing a smile.

"Thanks Ignis, that really helps my situation!" You reply with a fake grin before frowning.

"Cheer up f-n. Girls would do anything to be in your position." Gladio adds, nudging you with his shoulder.

You sigh in response, your eyes fixed on the prince. 'I guess I should. It's not like this journey will last forever.' You mentally note, feeling a sad smile twitch on your lips.

Time Skip
The five of you stepped outside, the sky coated with gray thundering clouds. You reached the top of a cliff top, seeing over the capital city's towering walls. Your eyes peer down on the city, noticing Magiteks overrunning the whole city. You see Noctis pull out his phone, dialing someone's number. You shiver slightly from the frosty air, feeling more airships fly over your heads.

"Hello, Cor?" He said.

"So you made it." Cor replied with amusement.

"What is all this?" Noctis asked, shaking his head slightly.

"Where are you?" Cor asked, ignoring his question.

"Outside the city with no way back in." Noctis answers, wandering towards the edge of the cliff.

"The hell is going on? What are we supposed to do?" He yells into the phone, clenching his hands into fists.

"Outside the palace walls, where you used to play when you were younger. I'll meet up with you there." Cor answered, ending the call.

Noctis arm limply falls to his side, his eyes still gazing at the capital city.

"Noct, let's go." You say quietly, placing a hand on his shoulder. He nods in response, walking back towards the Regalia with you. He gave the raided city one last glance before jumping into the car.

Time Skip
"Glad to see the prince safe. Good job f-n." Cor says as the five of you jump out of the car.

"Thanks Cor, but the prince could have taken care of himself without my help." You reply with a neutral expression.

"Cor, what the hell is going on here?" Noctis questioned, marching up to him.

He sighs before saying, "The peace treaty didn't happen. It was a diversion, allowing the Imperial army to transport their troops into the capital."

"My dad, Luna, where are they?" Noctis asks, his voice cracking.
Cor stood silently in response with a downcast gaze. Tears slowly leaked down Noctis pale cheeks, making you subconsciously bite your lower lip. 'They can't be dead, could they?'

"There still alive. Believe me." You flinch, suddenly hearing a lady's voice. You spin around, seeing a girl with short chestnut hair, matching brown eyes, wearing a sleeveless dress.

"Iris, what are you doing here?" Gladio asked, worry evident in his voice.

"Clearing up the worry, that's what Gladdy." She replied with a smile.

"I-Iris?" Noctis stuttered out.

"Hi Noctis. Long time no see." She answered with a little wave.

"My name is Iris Amicitia, Gladiolus' younger sister." Iris introduced herself, her bangs swaying along with a nod of her head.