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Mayhem (Noctis Lucis Caelum x Reader) [Soulmate AU]

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"ꜱʜᴇ ᴡᴀꜱɴ'ᴛ ʜᴀᴘᴘʏ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴛʜᴇ ꜱᴘᴀʀʀɪɴɢ ʀᴇꜱᴜʟᴛ ʙᴜᴛ ꜱʜᴇ ᴋᴇᴘᴛ ʜᴇʀ ᴘʀᴏᴍɪꜱᴇ. ꜱʜᴇ ʀᴏʟʟᴇᴅ ᴜᴘ ʜᴇʀ ꜱʟᴇᴇᴠᴇ, ʀᴇᴠᴇᴀʟɪɴɢ ᴛʜᴇ ᴛᴀᴛᴛᴏᴏ ᴏɴ ʜᴇʀ ꜰᴏʀᴇᴀʀᴍ. ᴛʜᴇ ʙʟᴀᴄᴋ ʟɪɴᴇ ꜰᴏʀᴍᴇᴅ ᴀɴ ᴏʀɴᴀᴛᴇʟʏ ᴡʀɪᴛᴛᴇɴ 'ꜰᴀʀᴇᴡᴇʟʟ'."

ɴᴏᴛᴇꜱ: ᴀᴅᴅɪᴛɪᴏɴᴀʟ ɪɴꜰᴏʀᴍᴀᴛɪᴏɴ:

ᴍᴀᴊᴏʀ ꜱᴘᴏɪʟᴇʀꜱ ʀᴇɢᴀʀᴅɪɴɢ ᴛʜᴇ ᴇᴠᴇɴᴛꜱ ᴀᴛ ᴛʜᴇ ʙᴇɢɪɴɴɪɴɢ ᴏꜰ ᴛʜᴇ ɢᴀᴍᴇ.

ᴛʜɪꜱ ɪꜱ ꜱᴏᴜʟᴍᴀᴛᴇ ᴀᴜ, ᴡʜᴇʀᴇ ᴍᴏꜱᴛ ᴘᴇᴏᴘʟᴇ (ᴛʜᴏᴜɢʜ ɴᴏᴛ ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴏɴᴇ) ᴀʀᴇ ɢɪꜰᴛᴇᴅ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴛʜᴇ ᴀʙɪʟɪᴛʏ ᴛᴏ ꜰɪɴᴅ ᴛʜᴇɪʀ ꜱᴏᴜʟᴍᴀᴛᴇ.

ꜰʀɪᴇɴᴅʟʏ ʀᴇᴍɪɴᴅᴇʀ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ᴍʏ ᴡᴏʀᴋꜱ ɪɴ ᴇɴɢʟɪꜱʜ ᴀʀᴇ ᴛʀᴀɴꜱʟᴀᴛɪᴏɴꜱ. ɪ ᴛʀʏ ᴍʏ ʙᴇꜱᴛ ʙᴜᴛ ᴀɴʏ ᴛɪᴘꜱ ᴀʀᴇ ᴡᴇʟᴄᴏᴍᴇᴅ.

— You lost! Show it! — Gladio shouted right next to [Reader's] ear.

— You cheated — she gasped, clutching the wooden sword.

— All's fair in love and war!

— We're not at war, we're just doing training exercises — the little girl replied.

She wasn't happy with the sparring result but she kept her promise. She rolled up her sleeve, revealing the tattoo on her forearm. The black line formed an ornately written "Farewell"

— I was hoping for something better.

— Do not get smart up. You don't have the skill yourself yet.

— It won't be easy to find a soulmate with something like that. I hope my skill will be better.

The girl didn't want to admit it but she was thinking exactly the same thing. Many people were given simpler instructions. She has always dreamed of a timer or a red thread. They didn't require much attention. Meanwhile, she was given a word that anyone could have said to her.

— Maybe I'll hear my soulmate say goodbye to someone? Or will this be a slogan describing our entire relationship? You know... we'll be such a nice couple that we won't want to be apart?

***

[Reader] stared at the three friends who had come to the training ground. She was glad Noctis wasn't with them.

She thought no one would come here in the middle of the night. She had been able to avoid meetings over the past few days but it seemed like that wasn't the case this time.

— I don't want to talk to you.

She swung her sword, practicing the sequence.

— Listen, you can just sit here for me but he doesn't want to go anywhere without you...

Gladiolus didn't finish his sentence because Prompto kicked him in the ankle with all his might.

— How can you say such things to a girl? — Prompto was outraged. — Sorry, I have to send a text message quickly. — He took out his phone.

Ignis looked at the other two and sighed. He adjusted his glasses. He felt the need to do this whenever he got irritated.

— Why are you avoiding the prince?

— Damn it! We all know why. We are not making idiots of ourselves.

King's Shield was tired. He wanted to put the whole trip behind him. Altissia was far from Insomnia. They had a long journey ahead of them and he felt like he was babysitting Noctis instead of preparing for it.

The prince insisted that he wanted to see [Reader] at his wedding to Lunafreya. He proposed it to her and she awkwardly excused herself and they haven't seen each other since.

— Wait... so we know why she's avoiding him? — Prompto frowned in concentration.

It took him a few seconds to understand what Gladiolus was talking about.

— Aaah... That's what you mean... — He tapped his forehead lightly.

— Let's end this circus. You're coming with us. Even the king said it was a great idea.

— He didn't give me an order.

[Reader] knew she was arguing like a little child but she had a hard time hiding her reluctance.

— Stop being so selfish! — Gladio knocked the training sword out of her hand.

He did it easily. He surpassed her in terms of physical strength. Not to mention his skills were next level.

He froze the moment he saw her face. The moonlight helped him see tears in the corners of his eyes. She turned her head to wipe them gently.

He felt guilty.

They had been friends since childhood.

— Damn it! — He pinched the bridge of his nose. — I'm sorry, okay? I'm just... fed up with it.

Ignis didn't say anything. He looked at him reprimandingly and Gladio realized that he was in for a good sermon. Ignis took an embroidered handkerchief from his pocket and handed it to the girl. She accepted it gratefully.

— It's not your fault... none of you... Let's be honest, neither is it Noctis's fault. But so what? Should I be a bridesmaid at a wedding I don't want to see? Watch someone I've been in love with for so many years get married? Congratulate my rival with whom I never stood a chance? I want Noctis to be happy but... that doesn't mean I have to watch it all.

The girl felt all the emotions she had been carrying since the announcement of the engagement slipping away. Grief gripped her heart and the words stuck in her throat. Her fingers tightened around Ignis's handkerchief. There was a deafening silence, broken only by the night chirping of crickets.

The friends looked towards the entrance. She followed their gaze.

He stood there.

— We'll leave you two alone — Prompto suggested.

He hoped [Reader] wouldn't find out that he was the one who notified Noctis via text message. Otherwise he would be in big trouble.

— I think we need to talk — said the prince.

— You didn't overhear everything? — she asked bitterly.

Blue eyes stared at her intensely.

— I want you to tell me about it properly now.

— NO. — She sat down on the stone wall. — Do you know why? Because it doesn't make sense. I won't change anything.

— You know...

— I know! You are responsible for Lucis... And you will be king one day... And you love Lunafreya... And we need this marriage...

Noctis looked at the brightly shining moon above his head.

It was as if in its light he could no longer hide anything.

He felt he had failed as a friend.

He knew for a long time. He just never wanted to let that thought come to the fore. It was easier to push it to the bottom of his mind and tell himself it was just a delusion. He was afraid to face a feeling he didn't reciprocate.

— [Reader], if you had told me earlier...

She felt a pang in her chest. He had no soulmate skill. Fate didn't decide for him. He chose Luna of his own free will.

— I wouldn't change anything. You love each other and I want you to be happy but please — she took a deep breath — don't make me go there. My heart can't bear it.

In her imagination she saw a beautiful bride. Blond curls were tied up in a high bun and the white dress rustled with every step. The Oracle held a bouquet of her favorite blue flowers as she looked for her fiancé.

Her fingers gripped the stone tightly.

He could give an order if he wanted.

— Then stay... but promise me our friendship won't end like this.

The prince felt that the thread that had connected them for a long time was breaking. He wanted desperately to save it, even though he felt it was over. All the years they spent together were gone.

— I promise that I will come after the wedding, together with your father, when I get myself together a bit. — She headed towards the exit.

— Farewell — he said with a slight smile.

She glanced briefly at the tattoo that had been with her for many years.

She didn't answer him.

***

— What is it about? — Noctis asked.

Ignis entered the room with a newspaper in his hand.

— Read it.

The Fall of Insomnia , said the headline. Gladiolus read it aloud, feeling growing anxiety.

— Is this some joke?

The prince wanted to tear out the newspaper and make sure he had heard correctly.

— There was an attack. The Imperial army has occupied the capital — Gladio continued. — The Treaty Room flashed brightly. Explosions were also heard. When the smoke cleared, the king was found... dead. — Gladio looked up.

— No... But... Wedding... Altissia...

— I know. That was the plan but... all the headlines in town can't be wrong.

Ignis looked at Noctis with regret. There was no way there could be a mistake.

The boy felt his heart beating fast and a cold sweat break out on him.

— Liars! — he shouted. — We have to check that.

— Shall we turn back? — Prompto assured.

— Yes.

***

— Betrayal! Protect His Majesty!

[Reader] managed to kill three opponents before she fell to the ground. Lights flashed all around and a loud explosion deprived her of hearing.

She put her fingers to her chest in surprise. A red, sticky liquid flowed from the deep wound. She tried to make a sound but was interrupted by darkness.

***

— Maybe these will be the last words you hear from him? He'll see you and decide it's time to say goodbye or something — he laughed.

— Gladio, I'm going to kill you!

— I'd like to see you try — said the new, short, dark-haired boy.

He poked his head out from behind one of the pillars and curiously walked to the middle of the training ground.

— I think it's time for me to introduce you to the spoiled prince. Noctis Lucis Caelum and his titles that I don't feel like listing...

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. ˚◞♡ ⃗ *ೃ༄ bienvenidos!! this is just a pinned post explaining how i work so many accounts n stuff like that in case anyone clicks on my profile.

. ˚◞♡ ⃗ *ೃ༄ LONG STORY SHORT TO SAVE THE READING ; this is @ambrozjas and @ariseur ‘s alternate account, except it’s actually my main account. i decided to write on diff blogs but didn’t realize ( i was still new to tumblr at first ) that when i interacted, it showed up as this account instead. so i ONLY use it for interaction

. ˚◞♡ ⃗ *ೃ༄ so, i know it says it’s “ariseur-alt” but i only really named it that to bring the fact that that is my main writing blog to the light. although that is my username, i am in control of both @ambrozjas and @ariseur

. ˚◞♡ ⃗ *ೃ༄ i made this account not knowing i’d pursue writing fics, so this is mainly just an interaction blog and i doubt i’ll write on it now considering i’ve already written so much on my other blogs that i dont wanna start over or repost them on this account. but— a sucky thing about tumblr is that you can’t make an alternate account your main one so i’m stuck liking stuff and following people as “ariseur-alt” lol

. ˚◞♡ ⃗ *ೃ༄ and i know i have some mutuals on this account too!! so i figured it’d just be easier keeping this one as an interaction blog instead.

. ˚◞♡ ⃗ *ೃ༄ on @ambrozjas, i write for the outsiders ( on hiatus, possibly indefinite ) — and on @ariseur, i write for a lot of video games like ffvii, dmc, rdr2, and im considering writing for jjk too. so those are VERY vastly different fandoms hence why i moved to another account as well once i lost interest in the outsiders

. ˚◞♡ ⃗ *ೃ༄ that’s mainly it though!! just in case someone wanted to click on my profile to confirm it was me, it is :) i was just dumb and should’ve written on this account instead lol

hi !! I saw your requests are open, so I was wondering if you could do a Ignis Scientia x gn or male reader where the reader has stress related anger issues and gets really upset sometimes, and is afraid Ignis will leave them for it even if they don't mean to act that way? it's completely okay if not and take your time !

a final fantasy request? sign me up.

☆ stress, insults and tears.

ignis scientia x male reader [he / him]

sypnosis: above.

the lowercase is intentional !

"i hate you!" [name] yelled out, tears streaming down his face as he looked at ignis. "leave me alone!" he said before running off to the bedroom and slamming the door.

ignis sighed as he saw [name] storm off. he knew that [name] was going through a stressful time due to the work that has piled up on him recently, and he wanted to help. yet, [name] was closing himself off and being frustrated with everyone and everything. ignis had only asked [name] if everything was okay, but [name] just stormed off. he knew [name] didn't mean what he said, he just wanted to help.

ignis didn't yell, shout or insult [name]. he understood what [name] was going through. but of course, ignis still wanted to help. he had seen [name] go through stress periods multiple times throughout their relationship, and he was willing to do whatever he could to help. ignis wanted [name] to know that he wasn't alone, that ignis was there to help. so, whatever it would take to get [name] to know that, he'd do it.

of course, ignis did what he knew best. cook.

the brunette made his way to the kitchen to start making something. he decided something sweet would do the trick and save [name] from some tears. ignis was going to make some chiffon cake. it was warm, light and fluffy - bound to be something that both ignis and [name] enjoy.

ignis mixed some eggs, flour, sugar, oil and cream into a bowl to get the cake mixture. it already started to look and taste good. ignis really hoped that [name] would enjoy eating it as much as he's enjoying making it.

ignis placed the batter into a special mold before placing it in the oven, waiting patiently for it to cook. the aroma wafting from the oven was making him drool, he was so excited for how the cake was going to turn out.

meanwhile, [name] was still in his and ignis' room. he was sobbing to himself, breaking down after all of the stress that had been piled up on him. he didn't even realise the smell of the cake ignis was making. but, once he'd get a taste, his mood would definitely be lifted.

after around an hour, ignis pulled the cake out of the oven. he carefully took it out of the mold before cutting a piece for himself and [name]. he then placed the plates on a tray with some coffee and tea before making his way to the bedroom.

ignis knocked on the door gently. "[name], can you please let me in?" he asked, his voice nice and gentle to not alarm his boyfriend.

[name] immediately perked up as he heard ignis' voice. his sobbing subsided for a moment as he let out a quiet sniffle, wiping his face with his sleeve. he then gets up off of the bed to open the door.

ignis is there outside of the door holding a tray with two plates of chiffon cake, a selection of teas and coffees alongside some cups. [name] stands there in shock, he wasn't expecting this. he thought ignis was going to be mad at him for yelling and saying such insulting things.

"i made this for us, we can eat inside the bedroom.. i'll clean up later. i just want to make sure you're comfortable." ignis says in a gentle and soothing voice. it's evident that he really cares for [name], and [name] appreciates that so much. he starts to tear up again as he nods in response to ignis' suggestion.

the couple then walk into the bedroom and they sit down on the bed comfortably placed in the middle of the room. ignis hands [name] a plate with the cake on it before preparing [name]'s favourite drink.

[name] sniffles a bit before blinking to try and make the tears go away. he takes a bite of the cake and he immediately melts. it's nice and warm and fluffy.. it felt like he was eating heaven. whatever ignis cooked tasted like heaven, really.

"ignis.." [name] started after he finished his bite. "why.. why did you do all of this?" he asked, thinking that ignis hated him for what he said earlier. "i was so rude and you still went out of your way to bring me cake and a warm drink.. i don't get it.." [name] whispered, a small frown forming on his face.

ignis listened as [name] spoke, nodding along. "i did it because i care. i know that you get stressed sometimes because of work and just life in general, so i wanted to do something to make you feel better." ignis replied, placing a hand on [name]'s thigh whilst caressing it gently. "i should've not pushed you so far to answer.. i just wanted to know why you were so stressed out. i'll keep it in mind next time to not bug you so much, i understand it's annoying." the brunette chuckled slightly, hoping to lighten up the mood.

[name] just frowned even more, if that was even possible. "don't.. don't you want to leave me? i get angry over nothing and say horrible things to you but you still act so politely. i don't understand." [name] sighed, a few tears welling in the corners of his eyes. "and this isn't the first time this has happened! why are you still with me?"

ignis just leaned forward and placed a kiss on [name]'s forehead, trying to soothe him. "i'm not leaving you because i know you don't mean the things you say." ignis begins, still gently caressing [name]'s thigh. "plus, i love you too much to leave you. whether your stress makes you angry or sad, i love you either way. it also means that i get to help you overcome your struggles." ignis hums, kissing [name]'s cheek this time.

"i.. i still don't understand but i love you too.." [name] replies, feeling somewhat weak now and in too much of a vulnerable state. "i don't want you to leave me.. but i'm scared that you will one day because you'll realise how much of a freak i am." [name] mumbled, taking another bite of his chiffon cake.

ignis pulled [name] in closer, not caring about the tray on the bed or the liquids that could potentially spill. "[name], you are not a freak. this is normal, i want to help you. you're not alone." ignis whispered, kissing [name]'s forehead. "i'll never leave you, your flaws make you, you. and i love all of you." ignis gives [name] a light kiss on the lips, wanting to let his boyfriend know how much he cared for him. "i could never leave you."

[name] slowly nodded, a few tears running down his cheek as he continued to eat the cake. he didn't want to respond to ignis verbally in that moment, so he just nodded. he felt so warmed knowing that ignis actually cared. ignis' kind words were exactly what [name] needed.

"promise me you'll actually talk to me and tell me what's wrong?" ignis said, stroking [name]'s head to be as close and as intimate with him as possible in that moment. "i don't want you to think you're alone, because you're not." ignis continued, pressing more kisses all over his boyfriend's face.

[name] nods again, looking at ignis with a small smile now. "i promise.. i'm sorry that i close myself off so much, it's just.. hard." [name] whispered, sighing as he finished talking.

"it's okay, i know what you mean." the brunette replied, speaking softly and gently throughout. he cared about [name] a lot, and it pained him when he saw his boyfriend hurting.

the two men then spent the rest of their day eating cake, drinking some tea or coffee, laughing and kissing. it was fun, and [name] finally felt stress free.

☆ author's note: i hope you like this anon! please keep requesting, i love writing for people. to my mutual who requested the p2 of the wolf in sheep's clothing im so sorry that i keep delaying it!! i just have no ideas of what to write :( when something comes into mind i'll get to work.

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