A new home. -Nyx Ulric x reader-

Chapter 4

Warning: contains a bit of smut a so yeah....you have been warned.

It had been a few weeks since your last mission, you were back to your boring schedule in the palace. You couldn't really seem to focus much with your work as of late, you kept thinking back to the empty settlement and the magitek troops. For some reason it felt like no one had seemed to care to much about the citizens going missing. You tried to express your concerns to your captain but was simply ignored and was reminded of your place in the ranks ( Know your place (Y/N) you are called upon for your strength and not your mind, Learn that and you'll be a great solider). The cold words stung in your mind and you couldn't help but feel a little useless, You may have strength on the field but not in diplomatic affairs. Your mood did lighten at the thought of Hinami, luckily she had relatives in the city so you were happy she was safe and in good hands whilst her parents were still missing. You glanced over to your clock on top of your side table and turned your body on it's side as you tried to adjust against the warm blankets as your head sunk into the pillow. 'Big day tomorrow' You smiled softly as you closed your eyes welcoming a nice rest.

The sun started to rise, shinning through your blinds announcing that it was morning already. Your eyes twitched as you started to shuffle against the covers of your bed, You woke to see the sun was already greeting you which made you yawn in return. You sat up with your back against the headboard of your bed as you stretched 'Training day!' you couldn't help but feel a little excited. Your first trip out with the old squad in far too long. You had to admit though it wasn't ideal circumstances but all of you specialised in different skills so you were split into groups with the new glaives to follow in your example but you still appreciated the sentiment of the group being together again. You munched on a some fruit occasionally as you dressed yourself in your uniform readying yourself for the day ahead.

A large transport vehicle was awaiting the glaives in the training yard, you smiled as you saw your friends interacting with the new troops. There were quite a few new guys but it didn't surprise you as most of them wouldn't be able to cut it, being on missions turned out too be to much for some. Crowe noticed you from afar and waved you over, you nodded and walked over to your squad 'You seem to be happy this morning' She questioned letting out a yawn which you rolled your eyes at her lack of enthusiasm. 'Well yeah it's our first time out as a squad in a long time' you nervously scratched your head with the groups eyes on you. Libertus put an arm on Nyx's shoulder and faced you 'You went on a mission with him recently?' he directed his thumb to his friend 'Well yeah but... I still missed you guys' you shyly admitted kicking a small stone on the ground. 'Aww I guess i'm not enough for you' Nyx gave a small wink causing you to blush a little 'No ....no that's not what I meant..I..' You started to become flustered as your friends began to tease you. Luche interrupted your gathering abruptly 'We're heading out. Come on.' You mentally fist bumped the air and was grateful to Luche's bluntness for once as it stopped the teasing you were enduring. Nyx noticed your relief and couldn't help but make a sly smile 'You ain't off the hook yet, It's a long drive to Duscae you know'. Your face dropped as you heard his comment watching your friends enter the vehicle 'Great...can't wait...' You stated sarcastically.

The sun was setting upon the marshes of Duscae, Your set of students exhausted after today's training practices. 'Right guys lets set up for camp' you looked round to one of the boys and caught his attention 'Hey fancy grabbing some stuff for the fire whilst we set up camp here?' He nodded and ventured through the rough terrain. An hour had passed and still no sign of the recruit, you couldn't help but begin to worry 'Miss (Y/N). Yukimura hasn't returned to camp.' You nodded at your concerned men 'Hey i'm sure it's fine, stay here and i'll go look for him' You detached your ear piece and tossed it towards one of them. 'Call the squad leaders if i'm not back in 30.' You walked off waving a hand behind you.