Final Fantasy x reader | One-shots

You Are My Strength (Ignis Scientia x reader)

(y/n) came into her house without making any noise. Then, she tiptoed her way to the kitchen where she found her loving husband preparing dinner. Grinning, the (h/c) haired woman walked stealthily towards the taller man. Just when she was about to place her hands on his shoulders, he surprised her with his baritone voice.

"Welcome home, sweetheart." (y/n) squeaked and whined.

"Ugh! Iggy! How did you know I was here?" He turned around and chuckled. "I made sure not to make a single noise!" She pouted.

"I may be blind but I am certainly able to sense you, my dear." His wife wrapped her arms around his torso, nuzzling her head into his neck.

"You know, Iggy..." He hugged her in return.

"Hm?"

"I'm really proud of you." She confessed softly.

"You are proud of me?" He asked astonished. "How so?" She looked up at him. He wasn't wearing his glasses and his eyes were closed.

"Well, I've always admired the way you overcame your disability and the way you always held your head up high even when Noctis..." Her voice trailed away. She kissed his lips tenderly and continued speaking. "Of course, it wasn't easy for you, at first. I remember you kept stumbling and bumping into things and people, even when you were using the cane!" She chuckled mirthlessly. "But now," She sighed contently. "Now you are able to do so many things! You are able to walk without the cane, fight against demons and you are even able to cook!" She smiled light-heartedly. "You are such a strong man. I am very proud of you." She rested her head on his chest.

"That strength you are talking about..." He sighed and held her tighter in his solid arms. "You are right, honey. It was not easy for me at the beginning. I could do so few things without anyone's assistance and I felt like a burden to you and everyone else. However, you were always there reassuring and encouraging me. You made me realise that I was still needed and that I was still able to help the King. Most of all, you made me realise that they would always care about me because they are my friends. No, they are not merely friends. They are my family." The shorter woman hid her face on his neck. "And yes, now I am able to do many things on my own. For crying out loud, I am able to cook without assistance!" He chuckled. "Even though I am not quite fond of cooking, I have to admit that I missed doing it..." He started rubbing circles with his thumbs on her lower back. "It's all thanks to you, (y/n). You are the only reason why I kept going forward by that time. I thought of giving up so many times, but you were always there cheering me up. I don't have words to describe how thankful I am to you, my dear, how glad I am that you were by my side all those years and that you still are walking this path beside me."

"I-Iggy..." She sniffed and hugged him tighter.

"You have made my path easier and filled it with a marvellous light. Thank you for loving me unconditionally. Thank you for marrying me. Thank you... for being my strength."

"Jesus C-Christ, Ignis!" Finally, she broke down in tears. They stood there for a few minutes as she cried loudly on his chest. When she calmed down, she raised her head and trailed butterfly kisses on his jaw-line. "I love you, Iggy. I will always love you."

"I love you too, my gorgeous wife, my love, my everything." He leant down and placed a sweet kiss on her delicate lips. "I will be a strong man as long as we are together."

"I will be with your forever, Iggy." She kissed him again.

"And so will I, my sweet (y/n)." He smiled gently. "Now, now...I should finish preparing dinner."

"Can I help you, Iggy?" She smiled back.

"It's almost ready, could you set the table for me?"

"Yes, my love." She was about to leave when he called out to her. "Yes?"

"You are not as stealthy as you think you are."

"What? I am!" She frowned.

"Oh, please. I knew you were here since you set foot in the house." He smirked.

"Oh, man..." She walked away frustratedly. 'Gotta keep trying.' She smiled to herself.