Ignite My Heart (Ignis X Reader)

Chapter 4

"Hey, I see the sea!" Prompto yells. As we drive down the twisted road we marvel at the beautiful view of the ocean.

"I 'sea' it, too!" Noct says. As we continue to drive a small gazebo like structure comes into view.

"That's Galdin Quay" Ignis informs.

"Kinda wanna go for a dip" Gladio says as he stands up in the Regalia for a better look.

As I gaze upon Galdin I see something strange in the distance. It looks like two enormous horns poking out of the water in the distance.

"What's that behind it?" I ask.

"That a big mountain?" Noct pitches in.

Ignis answers in a dull tone, as if to show how much smarter he is, "No, it's an island."

Prompto looks back at Noct and I, "Nobody goes to Galdin for an island," he says, "they go to kick back and get messages."

"And savor the sea food," Ignis adds, "it's famously delicious."

Once we reach the parking lot and get out of the car, Prompto starts running around to take photos. Gladio, Prompto, and Noct really wanted to just hang out and relax for a bit, but Ignis said there was no time.

We all walked along the dock towards the restaurant and hotel that sits on the water. There should be a boat in the back that will take us to Altissia.

Once we reach the restaurant an employee greets us, "Welcome to Galdin Quay!" We all stop in our tracks to see a very strange man walking towards us. He looks like he's in a very large, dark robe with many layers underneath. He wears a hat of a similar color on top of his dark reddish-purple locks.

"I'm afraid your out of luck" he said in a quiet and ominous voice.

"Are we?" Noct responded snobbishly. For a second, he really sounded like a stuck-up prince. The man looked back and gestured to where the boats should be.

"The boats bring you here..."

"And?" I ask crossing my arms. How did he even know we were here for the boats?

"Well, they'll not take you forth."

"So, what's your story?" Gladio asks.

"I'm an impatient traveler," the man said as he walked right through us, "ready to turn ship." He stopped and stood there, "the ceasefire getting us nowhere," he looked down at the palm of his hand. He seemed creepy and suspicious, and he looks like he never stopped smiling a devilish grin.

He then suddenly turned to flick a silver coin at Noct's face. Gladio managed to catch it just in time, and laid out his palm for all of us to see.

"What's this? Some kind of souvenir?" He asked.

"Consider it your allowance" the man answered.

Gladio seemed fed up with him. He walked closer, sizing him up, "Oh yea? And who's allowing us?"

The man threw up his arms slightly. He seemed unfazed by Gladio, "A man of no consequence." We watched as he walked towards the beach, never looking back at us.

"Well that was weird." I said.

"Whatever, let's just pretend that didn't happen." Noct said, still pretty weirded out.

"You think he was serious about the port closing?" Prompto asked.

Ignis started heading for the docks, "I'm skeptical, but I won't discount the possibility."

When we reached the docks, it was empty.

"Aw man. Not a ship in sight. What gives?" Prompto said in a disappointed tone. I looked back at Ignis to see him reading what appeared to be a port schedule painted on a big wooden board. There were no boat schedules, however, just the words "OUT OF ORDER" printed in bold.