I'll do it for him //Noctis x Reader//

21: Living legend

//Edited//

'It's freaking cold!'

The six had finally made it to the cave located behind the waterfall. They are so close to finding another one of the king's artifacts. There was only one problem, however...It was too damn cold! Did the wilderness just hate them or something. (Yn) glanced to her side to see that Macko was completely fine. This was the first time the girl was ever envious of her wolf's fur. Prompto had the shivers the worst because of his sleeveless attire.

"We just gonna continue to go down this slippery slope or?" Just then the blonde yelped as did the others when they all slipped and slid down the icy slide. "Aw Man C'mon!!" The girl groaned as they were brought deeper into the cave and into the welcoming arms of demons. Fighting off what was left the group continued to traverse the freezing labyrinth-like cave. Until finally they found the ancient stone doors at the end of a clearing.

Just then three gross-looking MindFlayers appeared before them ready to charge. Once again (Yn) mentally cried, along with the others who were already over this whole ordeal. Without hesitation, they leaped into battle doing away with the monsters, finally walking up to the stone door. "Yes, we are done here!" Prompto cheered as Noc walked up to the door to unlock it. (Yn) sighed in relief ruffling Macko's warm fur. Walking into the tomb the guys were met with the Ancient King's relic. The prince held up his hand allowing the blade to float up and dissolve within him.

//Time Skip//

"So what do you guys think sounds good for lunch?" Gladios asked as he led the way out and back to the waterfall. He looked back to his comrades, but as he did so Noctis groaned in pain causing him to fall to the ground. (Yn) met his side worry evident in her voice, "Noc whats wrong?! She brought her arm around his shoulders to steady him while the others gathered. "Ugh, a hole in the ground...something bright... The meteor?" Ignis shifted his stance immediately recognizing his words. "You saw the Disc of Cauthess" Prompto and Noctis looked to the taller man to confirm his thoughts. Gladio grunted in understanding, "Then let's head back to Lestallum." Everyone silently agreed as they hurried back to the car.

// Reader Pov//

We entered the hotel to meet up with Iris and Talcott, I stood next to Noc because after we left the cave he had been getting those headaches/visions. This was starting to get strange. When we set foot in the hotel Noctis groaned again to which gathered everyone's attention, "Hey you ok Noc." Iris came up beside him, "He'll be fine don't worry" Gladio said before checking on the prince himself.

I sighed, "We've gotta head out to that disc." Macko nodded to me, "Yeah the sooner the better. There's an outlook not too far from here, it's facing the meteor." Ignis led the way while Gladio and I hung back with Noc just in case.

  Arriving at the outlook, we were met with a strange man who just happened to show up out of nowhere. "What a coincidence."  I turned to the older man to find that his eyes had already been on me. I crossed my arms standing my ground being cautious of him. "Well, it seems the party has acquired some new members." He stood before me, I looked up to him keeping cool, but I could feel Macko start to become uneasy. "Huh, I had heard stories of knights who once shared divine power with their monstrous companions."

His eyes looked between Macko and I, just then I felt a hand on my shoulder. Looking back I saw Noc, who had a serious look on his face, come closer to me along with the other three. A ghost of a smile formed on my lips before I turned back to the mystery man. He smirked, "Of course it was just a children's tale after all. Ha, aren't nursery rhymes curious things? Like this one: From the deep, the Archaean calls... Yet on deaf ears, the god's tongue falls. The king made to kneel, in pain, he crawls." He finished as he started to walk away. "You need only heed the call. Visit the Archaean and hear his plea. I can take you there." Macko grunted nudging Ignis's leg, the man agreed, "Watch our backs, let us go." We nodded ready to move.

"I'm not one to stand on ceremony, but such an occasion calls for an introduction, Please call me 'Ardyn.' Come with me to the car park. That's where I left my automobile. Let's take both cars." Everyone piled into our car to follow this Ardyn guy. I sat in back with Prompto, Macko, Gladio, while Noc drove upfront with Iggy We dove a little way down the road until we came up to a rest stop for some reason. Unsure we got out to meet our strange guide. "Hey, why have we stopped?" I asked, " the Archaean is not going anywhere, let us rest here for the night. I'll foot the bill for the caravan." We weren't gonna say no to a free night's rest so we all just shrugged and started to settle in as the sun began to set.

//Last Time Skip//

The next morning we finally parted ways with Ardyn back at the Archaean door. Coming closer to our destination. Leaving the car at another entrance of a small cave we ran through it to find the other side high up on some kind of cliff that faces the meteor. The air shifted and flowed in all kinds of directions. "Is that... a Tomb?" Macko pointed his nose towards the remanents of stone. We carefully got closer, "Didn't expect to find a royal tomb here." I huffed next to him, trying to keep my hair out of my face to get a better look. "I hope this isn't a reenactment of one of those Indiana Jones movies. Prom ya got a bag of sand on ya." I joked making the blonde sweat nervously, "Wh-what!!" I laughed at his panicked expression.

"Way to make me feel less safe (Yn). You just know how I enjoy putting my life in possible danger." The prince remarked with sarcasm. Giving another laugh I gave him a thumbs up. He just turned back around placing his hand on the sword, albeit a little more hesitant. The blade flew up before dispersing within him.

"See we are fine-!!" I spoke putting my hands on my hips. As if on cue the ground beneath us shook open bringing us down with it. I slid forward but then I felt Macko bite onto the back of my shirt to hold me back. "Get away now!!" Iggy shouted but it was too late, we all slid further down causing Noctis to fall over the edge, "Gladio your closer, hurry!!" I shouted frantically to which the larger male followed. He then disappeared over the cliff leaving Iggy, Prompto, Macko, and myself to witness the Meteor move. It lifted up to reveal a colossal being. I pulled Prompto to his feet as all four of us marvel at this thing.

I coughed a few times before brushing my short bangs to the side, "No way....is that the Archaean?"