Warning: Noctis/Prompto.
Chapter Two
When he had awakened, Noctis sighed and simply stared at the ceiling. He had to endure another day, another twenty-four hours in his miserable world. He had to walk around pretending everything was alright, like Altissa hadn't happened and Luna didn't die and Ignis wasn't blind. But, isn't that what kings do? Isn't this what his father did? Isn't this what Gladio wanted, for him pretend that he was just fine? "I can't do this!" he cried out, while burying his face into his pillow, as he released his pent up emotions. "Dad, I need you. I wish you were here."
Upon watching his charge, Prompto fluttered down onto the bed. He felt terrible. He didn't like seeing anyone crying. He reached out, then. His hand gently rubbed Prince Noctis' shaking back. It wasn't much, but he hoped that his charge at least didn't feel alone now. "You can do this. You're a strong king," he said, while brushing aside Noctis' bangs, as teary midnight blue orbs spilled another wave of tears. "I believe in you, so please believe in yourself, too."
However, Noctis couldn't believe in himself. He felt weak and alone. He didn't have anyone left with him. His father was gone. His betrothed was gone. His retainers would perish sooner or later, too. "How can one person save the entire world?" he questioned, while clenching his fists, as his knuckles turned sickly pale. "I can't do this alone. But, I have to."
In an instant, Prompto shook his head. He laid his hands down atop Noctis' closed fists and hoped he felt differently. But, Noctis still couldn't feel his presence. The prince was too emotionally unstable, too saddened to feel his comforting touch. "You're not alone. I'm here with you. I'll always be with you," he said, while leaning down and hugging his charge, as he fluttered his wings and draped them onto Noctis and himself. "Because, I'm your guardian angel."
XOXO
When he had awakened, Ignis fluttered his emerald orbs open and gasped. He could see everything again - colors, light, and darkness, like usual. He could hardly believe it, though. He had thought his sight wouldn't return ever again, after all. This was a miracle and it brought tears to his healed eyes. "Thank you," he whispered, while putting his hands together in respect and appreciation, as happy tears slid down his pale cheeks. "I will be forever grateful."
In an instant, Prompto smiled and gently wiped the tears away with his hand. He felt Ignis shudder a little underneath his touch. The royal advisor wasn't emotionally unstable, like his prince was, after all. So, was it possible for Ignis to feel his presence? "I've always liked your eyes," Prompto said, while moving his hands down to Ignis' shoulders and embracing him, as the royal advisor stiffened and adorned a confused facial expression. "You-you can feel me. You just can't see me. Well, at least we're making progress."
As the strange sensation continued, Ignis just took it as a good sign. He couldn't explain it or make sense of it. He only understood that it was good and holy. It was occurring right after his eyesight returned, after all. "I wonder how long it will take for you," Prompto said, while pulling away from Ignis, as the royal advisor took note of the change. "I mean, you are the smarter one out of the group. So, you would be the first one to see me."
In all honesty, Prompto felt lonely within the trio. He couldn't be heard or seen at all. He could be, however, felt by them. But, they dismissed his presence. It was understandable, though. Prince Noctis and his entourage couldn't explain it. "I look forward to that day," Prompto said, while fluttering his wings, as he drifted away. "But, I guess good things only happen if you wait."
XOXO
After the strange sensations stopped, Ignis started to get ready for the day. With his eyesight returned, he could get things done faster now. He was eternally grateful. He didn't know how it happened. He just suspected that this was a gift from above. His thoughts were interrupted by yelling in the hallway, however. "What is all that commotion?" he asked, while leaving his bedroom, as the sounds of Gladio's angry voice touched his ears. "Why do those two always butt heads?"
Upon entering Noctis' bedroom, Ignis saw Gladio towering over their prince with an upset expression. The brunet bodyguard was shouting - accusing Noctis of being cowardly and selfish. His prince was struggling - shocked by his shield's outburst - but still trying to calm Gladio down. He released an exhausted sigh and spoke to the two troublemakers. "That is enough! If you keep up with this racket, we're all going to get a noise complaint," he said, while the two turned to look at him wide eyes, as chocolate brown eyes and midnight blue hues stared at his healed emerald green orbs in surprise. "Let go of him, Gladio. Then, we can just talk."
With his encouragement, Gladio did just that. He released Noctis' collar and gave Ignis all his attention. The royal advisor, however, was stolen from the shield. Their prince had ran over to Ignis and hugged him. It was out of character, but Ignis didn't question it. Both the advisor and shield knew that Noctis was in a state of uncertainties right now. "You eyes healed. But, how?" Gladio asked, while placing his hands on his hips, as Ignis returned Noctis' gesture. "I'm glad you can see again. I mean that."
Even though he was preoccupied with comforting Noctis, Ignis still offered Gladio a smile. He cared for the both of them deeply. He thought of Noctis as a little brother. However, he thought of Gladio as something else. The two flirted with each other sometimes. It was playful and didn't really go anywhere, but their teasing manner was just building into something else. "I can't explain it. I woke up this morning and I could see again," he said, while ruffling Noctis' hair, as a chuckle escaped his lips. "It's a miracle. Now I can still do the things I love the most."
After a while, Noctis detached from him. When he did, Ignis could clearly see stains of tears on Noctis' face. He reached out and brushed Noctis' bangs out of his puffy, red rimmed eyes. His prince only responded by looking away, however. "I know you're hurt. You've lost so much, but we're for you. Gladio isn't great with words, but he's just trying to tell you not to shut us out and especially in times like these. Will you promise me you won't do it anymore?" he asked, while Noctis nodded in agreement, as Ignis shot Gladio a stare. "We'll leave you alone for now. Get some rest."
XOXO
When Gladio and Ignis left, Noctis stepped backwards until the back of his knees touched the bed. He sat down and tried to collect his thoughts. He couldn't, however. He just didn't understand. A burden was just lifted off of his shoulders, but something was still weighing him down. "Is that so, Your Highness? You still feel guilty. I guess I just have to work harder," Prompto said, while hugging Noctis from behind, as a sigh escaped his lips. "That's what I'm here for, anyway."
As Noctis stiffened, Prompto giggled and hugged him tighter. He liked the prince, after all. He thought that the young man was very handsome. He just wished Noctis could see and hear him. "I don't care how far you fall. I'll always be here to lift you back up," Prompto said, while snuggling his face into Noctis' neck, as a the Lucis prince shuddered in response. "Because, I'm your guardian angel and I love you."
Soon, Noctis stood up and looked in Prompto's direction. He couldn't see his angel or hear him. He still could feel something - something warm and feathery touching him a while ago. "I-I'm gonna go take a shower," Noctis muttered, while taking off his shirt, as Prompto squeaked and covered his sapphire blue eyes. "Then, sleep I guess."
Once Noctis started to unbuckle his belt, Prompto blushed red and crawled underneath the blankets. He's an angel, after all. He wasn't comfortable with nudity. "Maybe I should just go see what Ignis and Gladio are up to," Prompto said, while the blankets were thrown off him and a yelp escaped his mouth, as Noctis searched for his phone with nothing but a towel on. "Yes! I'll go hang out with Ignis and Gladio!"
A/N: What do you think? Leave me your thoughts.
