Smelling Salts

Based on the consumable item that cures confusion.

Official description: A stimulating sports drink that takes on curative properties by way of Noctis's powers. Cures confusion.

AN: So the dialogue between the Chocobros was so funny when they were against Killer Wasps and it would cause status confusion. Also this is kinda a mirror part to my Maiden's Kiss fic.

With a grunt, Noctis threw his blade to the sky, warp-striking a soaring Killer Wasp and spilling its guts. "Aaaand, that's disgusting."

"These things sure are persistent." Lightning remarked coolly and targeted the flying enemies seamlessly.

"Ew, ew, ewwww." Prompto cried as he bombarded a wasp with bullets, an opposite demeanor from Lightning's calmness. The wasp was already dead on the ground but he still kept shooting.

"Quite the overkill." Ignis added as he casted a blizzaga.

"Prompto!" Gladiolus shouted from across the terrain. "Stop bitching, start killing!"

The blonde gunsman whined. "I hate bugs."

"Me too." The Prince grimaced as he observed the gooey substance on his engine blade. "Icky."

Distracted by inspecting his weapon, Lightning warped on his unguarded six o-clock. "Noct, watch out!"

"Gas attack!" Ignis shouted, immediately ducking his nose and mouth to the crook of his elbow. "Don't breathe it in!"

However, Lightning took the brunt of the attack. As she instinctively inhaled, the rancid green gas infiltrated her nostrils and mouth. A burning, toxic sensation traveled to her lungs that made her feel very lightheaded and disoriented.

"Lightning!" Noctis coughed out as he turned and saw her drop to one knee. He went to her side as the others finished off the last of the wasps.

From her perspective, her vision was sporadic and there was a dull ringing in her ears. She felt her body being shifted to lay on her back. As she stared, she met Noctis' face - or two or three.

His black hair looked fluffy and soft. She lifted her hand, trying to touch it but failed the task.

"Light." Noctis murmured and looked down in concern. He brushed some hair away from her face. "You okay?"

Ignis came to their side, observing her hazy blue eyes. "She's a touch confused."

She continued to stare at Noctic, trying to focus so the images could remain in one spot, but he seemed to appear everywhere. So many Noctises, if only she could catch one.

"You're so sexy." She breathed, her hand finally catching a Noctis by the hair. So soft.

"Wha-" The Prince in her possession yelped, his face heating up. While Prompto stared at her, mouth open like a fish out of water.

"Looks like she lost her marbles." Gladio voiced out.

"Can you try to stand?" The advisor asked, gently holding onto her other arm.

The Glaive tried, but felt that her thoughts and actions were not coordinating with her legs. "Dizzy." She admitted, plopping back into Noctis' arms. "Sorry."

Lightning closed her eyes, hoping the spinning would go away. Her other senses heightened, especially her smell…

"You smell nice." She murmured, snuggling closer. "Musky. Manly."

Noctis felt the tips of his ears go hot and a sweat break on his back.

"I think she finally snapped!" Prompto exclaimed, almost aghast.

The Prince cleared his throat. "As much as I'd like to hear her compliments, this has me pretty worried." Although, he can't help but feel his ego somewhat inflate.

"Aha." With a snap of his fingers, Ignis rummaged through their pack and brought out what he was looking for. "Smelling salts. It should do the trick." He eyed the laying Glaive, who seems to be too comfortable. "She needs to be awake for the cure to work."

"Right. Thanks, Iggy." Noctis took the bottle. He turned to the woman in his arms, shaking her a bit. "Don't fall asleep, Light."

With a small grunt, she opened her eyes, looking a bit better, but still disoriented. "Your eyes. Pretty blue." She blurted in awe. "Like the ocean. I like them."

He couldn't help but chuckle. Lightning was pretty adorable. "Glad you think so. I like your eyes too." He opened the bottle and held it by her nose. "Now, breathe it in."

She obeyed, taking a deep breath. A strong, spicy aroma filling her lungs and head, followed by a soothing and almost minty, nose-clearing sensation. A complete opposite from the gas she had inhaled moments ago.

"Ugh." Lightning groaned, lifting a hand to pinch the bridge of her nose. After a few moments to collect herself, she opened her eyes to see four other pairs stare intently into hers.

"Hey." She responded with less infatuation and enthusiasm.

The four of them all gave a sigh of relief - a reaction that confused the Glaive, what could have possibly happened to elicit such a reaction?

Though they all knew, the statements that Lightning said must be based on some sort of truth.

AN: This is it. This is the closest thing we'll get to seeing Lightning high. LOL I had a hard time ending it. I think it would just be best for Lightning to not know what she did. Poor Noctis though HAHAHA. Also the Chocobros legit worried she lost her shit.

Those confessions, Lightning… everyone knows babe ;D