Ignite My Heart (Ignis X Reader)

Chapter 3

Before, I thought Ignis was too proper and gentlemanly to be a fighter, but now I regret ever thinking that. With my ability to warp and use magic I thought he wouldn't stand a chance against me. Now, here I was, holding up a magic barrier to protect myself from his attacks, barely able to keep it up long enough.

I can feel how strong he really is through the barrier. It was a strength I could have only expected from Gladio. Ignis does not mess around, that's for sure. The other three boys were standing off to the side, watching us. Noct and Prompto were placing bets on who would win, while Gladio was yelling in our ears like a coach.

I thought I could possibly wait this out until Ignis got tired, but although I can easily hear his heavy breathing, he wasn't going to stop anytime soon. He'd break me before he got too tired to fight.

I look around in a panic, trying to find a place to warp to. There is a large cliff behind me, but he's moving so fast that I probably won't warp in time. But if I'm going to win, I need to take the risk.

He lifts his arm up for another attack, but I quickly bring down my barrier and summon a sword to block him. Our blades clash and he attempts to over power me. I try as hard as I can to push him back, and finally I succeed in parrying his attack. As he stumbles back, I turn around and point warp on the side of the cliff as quickly as possible. I look down at all of them as I hang from my sword. The other three boys were cheering as Ignis stared up at me, expressionless. I try casting a fire spell, hoping that would at least weaken him a bit. However, he manages to dodge it just enough, so only a few flames catch him. He ignores it and attempts to throw both of his daggers at me, but I manage to block them with my magic barrier. The two blades fall to the ground and now he is almost defenseless. This is my chance. I need to make this time count. I take the opportunity to throw my sword down at his feet, not wanting to actually impale him. Once I am in front of him I swing at him as hard as can.

Everything happened in a flash. One second, I could taste victory. The next, Ignis was suddenly to my right and then I felt the pummel of his lance hit my back. I collapse onto the ground in pain. I unsummon my sword and just lie there on my stomach. I hear Ignis kneel down beside me. Then the sound of a shattering potion bottle rings in my ears followed by instant relief from the pain.

"I won't deny that you definitely have skill in battle, but you can still use more practice."

"Yea, yea..." I mumbled as I pull myself up in a sitting position. I am facing Ignis with one leg propped up and my arm resting on it.

He chuckled, "You sound exactly like Noct."

"Hey! I don't sound like that" Noct said defensively.

"Really?" Ignis stood up and turned to face Noct, "Would you like a turn?" He summons his daggers.

"Uh..." Noct backed away a little, looking nervously at the blades.

I feel a big hand pat me on the back. I look up to see Gladio, "You did good, kid. You may have lost, but I'm impressed by your level of skill."

"Thanks," I said, still a bit disappointed.

For the next hour we all took turns fighting each other. I stayed out on the side most of the time though. Ignis had taken a lot out of me.

Afterwards, I helped Gladio pitch the tent. Noct and Prompto set out camping chairs, and Ignis made some Garden Curry for dinner. His cooking was absolutely amazing. I don't think I'll ever taste anything half as good as this.

They talked about a bunch of different things around the glow of the fire that night. I contributed to some of the conversation, but I was still nervous to talk to or be around them.