Chapter 10

(Noctis)
Ignis suddenly pulled the regalia over into a rest area, and turned the engine off. Noctis has been on high alert the entire drive, and didn't say anything until now.
"Why are we stopping here?" He met Ignis's eyes in the rearview mirror.
"We are very close to where the chancellor's housing accommodations are. I suspect it would be wise if we didn't just drive up to his place demanding he return Prompto to us. Stealth will be our best tool I believe." Ignis replied as he unbuckled his seat belt and got out of the car. Noctis and Gladio followed his example.
As they started walking in the direction Ignis was leading them, He felt a hand on his shoulder, and looked up to see Gladio looking at him. "Before we go and get ourselves into a situation that could go very badly, we need to know that you're going to keep a cool head. Don't do anything rash, Noct."
Noctis let out a low growl, but before he could respond, Ignis cut in. "Gladio is right, Noct. You do tend to have a hot head when it comes to Prompto. If I thought you would listen and stay, I would suggest that you wait by the car, but knowing you, that isn't an option. Please, try your best to not let your emotions get out of hand."
"I get it already. Let's just go. The longer we're out here, the longer Prompto is with that guy." Noctis says impatiently.
"Right then. Let's go."
After a few minutes of walking, the three alphas came up to an estate that had a wall surrounded it. They easily managed to jump over the wall, and land on the other side. Ignis had been to the property before, so he knew where there was an entrance off the kitchen to the estate. Leading everyone towards the door, they all peeked in the window to make sure the coast was clear before entering the building. Once they were inside, they realized how large the building was. After completely searching the lower level, the decided that the chancellor must have put Prompto somewhere upstairs.
Before they could make their way up the stairs though, they heard the sounds of some of the serving staff approaching them from around the corner. Ignis immediately led them into a cramped storage closet, where they waited until the people had passed. As the people walked passed, Noctis picked up the conversation they were having.
"I heard that the chancellor has finally taken an omega for a mate."
"It would seem so. I saw him bring the omega into the building. Such a young thing, though he is cute, so I can see why the chancellor would chose him."
"We should probably check on him while the chancellor is away, and make sure that he is fed and given water. We wouldn't want him to become hungry or dehydrated. The chancellor would not be a happy man if he found his omega in such a state."
At the mention of his friend, Noct's eyes widened in anger, and if not for the solid hand of Gladio holding him back, he would have bolted out of the closet to demand where his friend was being kept. Once the servants had turned down the hallway leading towards the kitchen, the three alphas relaxed and exited the closet.
"Well, at least we know he is being kept here. Don't worry Noctis. We will find him and get him back."
As they made their way up the stairs, Noctis perked his ears up, attempting to hear any sounds that would give away Prompto's location. After spending 30 minutes searching on the second floor, and coming up empty, they moved on the third floor. As the stepped up onto the last step, Noctis suddenly froze in his place. He could smell the faint sweet smell that he was beginning to recognize as Prompto's new scent. Closing his eyes and taking a moment to really smell and find the direction, he turned to his left, and followed his senses, which lead him to a door at the end of the hallway.

(Prompto)
Prompto slept for what felt like forever, but was probably only an hour. He began to stir when he thought he heard footsteps approaching his room. He continued to pretend to be asleep, hoping that if Ardyn had returned, he would let the blonde continue to sleep instead of going through with his plan to claim him. He didn't move when the door opened quickly, slamming into the wall, until he realized that there were multiple pairs of footsteps approaching him.
When he looked up, he couldn't believe his eyes. Walking towards him was Noctis, followed by Ignis and Gladio. His eyes began to water as as he was filled with relief at knowing that Noctis was ok, and was here standing before him.
"Prompto!" Noctis ran up to him and dropped to his knees directly in front of Prompto, putting his hands on to the blonde's shoulders and looking him directly in the eyes. "Are you ok?" He felt Noctis put a hand on his cheek where it was cut, being careful not to put pressure on the bruise. "He didnt… do anything, did he?" Prompto could hear the desperation in Noctis's voice. Unable to speak, he just shook his head no. "Thank the astrals, I was so worried that we would be too late." Noctis pulled Prompto towards him in a hug.
Prompto buried buried his face into Noct's chest, but before he could actually say anything, the air in the room changed. Ignis and Gladio moved into a protective stance around Noctis and Prompto. Noctis turned around so that Prompto was now sitting behind him. When Prompto realized why, he stiffened. Standing before them was Ardyn, who was just standing there, looking at the four of them menacingly.
"So it seems you have come to steal my dear Prompto from me. How cute. Unfortunately for you, it is too late. He is already mine"
Prompto grabbed the back of Noctis's jacket, hoping to remind him that everything Ardyn is saying isn't true. He could feel Noct trying his best to restrain himself from attacking the chancellor.
"Kidnapping a Lucian citizen is cause for arrest, Chancellor." Ignis says matter of factly.
"Oh my, do excuse me. It seems we have a different understanding of what a citizen is. In Niffleheim, omega's are not considered citizens, so my actions are perfectly acceptable by my culture's standards." Prompto felt his eyes widen at this statement. He didn't want to know what kind of life would be waiting for him if Ardyn had managed to succeed in claiming him.
"Yes well, as chancellor, and peace negotiator between the two countries, I believe you are more than aware of our customs here. The crownsguard has been informed, and will be arriving here shortly. Back down, and your sentence would be shortened, I'm sure."
"Oh, you mistake me for a weak alpha. I do not back down when there is something I want, and I want that omega that you three are trying to desperately protect."
Just as the chancellor finished his sentence, Noctis was flying through the air, sword in hand. Unfortunately, Ardyn anticipated Noctis losing control, and was able to move out of the way, and around Ignis and Gladio. The three turned to see him holding Prompto in front him by the neck, a wicked grin on his face. Prompto shuddered when he felt the man's tongue moving across his neck. Prompto wasn't going to give up though, and he desperately struggled to break free from the chancellor's hold. Prompto managed to kick behind him, pushing himself far enough away that he was able to break free. Ardyn retaliated and smacked him hard, which sent him flying across the room. He lay on the floor of the room, too injured to continue the fight, and he felt his consciousness slipping from him.
This is it for me then.