A new home. -Nyx Ulric x reader-

Chapter 2

You looked out towards the marble floors of the palace, eyes tracing the patterns and swirls of the natural stone. You straighten yourself and focus your gaze ahead as you hear voices nearing themselves to your current position. 'Ah (Y/N) just who I was looking for' You instantly bowed to the presence addressing you. You raise your head and eyes meeting none other than the king himself. ' King Regis. How can I be of assistance?' The old man held your shoulder giving you a reassuring gaze as if trying to tell you to relax. ' Please (Y/N) we have known each other for such a long time so please relax' you can't help but exhale and loosen your posture as he calms you earning him a smile. ' I was wondering if I can make use of your skills' his statement cause you to slightly tilt your head to the side in confusion. He raised his hand towards the archway behind you and nodded. A young man walked past you and bowed to the king before standing at his lords side, he straightened his posture and pushed his glasses to the bridge of his nose as he observed you. ' This is Ignis Scientia, my sons adviser' You slightly bowed at the young man and urged the king to continue. ' I would like for you to train him in the use of magic' you looked a little confused at the request before you could question Ignis interrupted your thought. ' You see miss (Y/N) not only am I to guide Prince Noctis I am also to protect him in his journey to becoming king'. You nodded lightly in response ' If you truly believe I am capable of training him I will give it my all my lord' You took a final bow at the king instilling confidence in the two. The king took his leave whilst Ignis remain. ' I finish my duties at noon but will have to attend to Noctis in the evening, I recommend that we should make the most of that time'. You can't help but smile, he sure was organised more so than yourself. You stretched out your hand to him which he graciously accepted the gesture. ' I Look forward to sparring with you'.

Few days had past working with Ignis, you couldn't help but admire his efficiency in life and battle. Truly inspiring yet you couldn't help but notice he seemed a little worn out today however so you called for a time out which he appreciated. He sat down on the side of the training hall as you passed a towel and water bottle to him as you sat down beside him. ' You know you shouldn't push yourself so hard' you state while looking ahead sipping on some water. He sighs looking between his legs as he grabs his towel and wiped his glasses ' I must be the best I can be to be able to support Noct on his accession to becoming king (Y/N)'. You nod in understanding but also showing a little concern ' exhausting in magic is different than using a blade. Magic is complex, we may gain our power through the king but it still originates from our own power. Exhaust that and it becomes dangerous'. He gave a smile at your concern and agreed to slow down in future. ' Thank you' you turn your head to meet his and smile in appreciation ' You're a good student Ignis. Noctis is in good hands'.

You had been busying yourself with training and work, so much so you hadn't seen or spoken to your friends in a while. You glanced at yourself in your mirror in your bedroom and can't help but smile at the photos stuck on the wall next to you. You trace your fingers lightly over the photos some old and some more recent. Pictures of your squad mates sitting in the old training yard, Crowe and Libertus exhausted but happy Pelna and Luche in the back smiling and Nyx and yourself in the middle showing no exhaustion but pure happiness of the moment. You smile wide as you miss those times, being on guard wasn't bad but you missed your old squad and felt guilty not spending more time with them. You grabbed your phone and scrolled through your contacts. Your thumb paused upon Nyx. You hesitated at the thought of texting him, you lost your confidence and scrolled over to Crowe and began to text - Hey haven't seen you all week. Want to meet up tonight??-. You shoved your phone on your side table as you started to get ready to shower.

Closing your bathroom door behind you whilst wrapping a towel over your hair you grabbed your phone from your table. Unlocking the screen to see you had a text from Crowe displayed on it. - HEY! yeah it has been a while. I was gonna go to a club I heard some guy talk about.. wanna come?-. You thumbed over the letters on the touch pad - Sure! come over when you're ready- and with that you threw your phone on the soft bed and walked towards your wardrobe. You flicked through your clothes and come across a black crop top and a pair of black leather bottoms and some sparkly heels. You got dressed and couldn't help but admire yourself in the mirror. it was more casual but it showed off your toned figure perfectly. A knock on your door was heard and you spring up with joy of the thought of seeing your friend. You opened the door to see a rather beautiful Crowe dressed in a blue playsuit and jacket. ' You look great Crowe' You chimed, she eyed you up and returned the compliment causing you to smile. 'Thanks umm I still need to do my make up so come hang out first'. You gestured her in as you shut the door. She walked over to your photo collage and studied the photo of the gang and smiled at the memory. She can't help but notice the happiness on Nyx being with his new family. You grabbed your jacket and whistled alerting Crowe you were all ready to go.