Chapter Two

The lights were almost blinding to Ignis. They kept hitting his eyes repeatedly, making him bump into other people. However, Gladiolus was fine with the lighting, just not fine with the amount of people there. How was a buff man like him supposed to walk through here without accidentally bumping into another? Noctis was enjoying everything, though. His bangs shielded his eyes from the lights, so they didn't bother him, and he was small as an ant. This allowed him to actually move without causing anything. He looked around the place, smiling at how fun the aura felt. He waved at a few girls, who giggled and waved back.

"Now this is my kind of place…" Noctis commented, earning a groan and shrug from Ignis and Gladiolus. Gladiolus did not once think it was a good idea to come here, but Ignis practically pushed them there. If only they didn't have Noctis with them, then they would have been declined to go in, causing them to go back and never come here again. His guess was that Ignis wanted to get it over with, but Noctis had other plans. He said that the star of the show, "Gun Shot" being his name, was the perfect person to interview. Only one problem out of that; Gun Shot was a prostitute. And the only way to talk to prostitutes in private… is to ask for a private show. Or at least befriend them, but they didn't have the time to look for Gun Shot and befriend him. They decided not to tell Ignis that, but they did tell him that Gun Shot was a good person to interview. Just to… be careful when talking to him. Ignis, they knew, was gay and very open to it, so they just hoped they didn't see Ignis walking around and fonding over how 'great the show was'. That made Gladiolus gag a little once he thought it, but kept quiet none of the less.

Ignis finally found a table for them to safely sit in and stay away from the chaos. The loud music that was heard was a tango-styled song, going along with the dance that ladies and gentlemen have been doing. Noctis wanted to join in, of course, but Gladiolus kept a firm hold on his arm the whole way through.

Noctis sat in the seat with a grunt and an annoyed sigh. Ignis only raised an eyebrow at the young Prince, confused on how he became so excited, only to be grumpy once more. "What's the matter with you, Noctis?"

"Gladio won't even let me do anything…" Noctis glared at Gladiolus, practically imagining stabbing his bodyguard with daggers if he had any. Ignis pushed his glasses up, the lights causing a reflective light to shine, causing Noctis to squint his eyes. "Anime much?"

"We're only here to get information… Just be glad you're even here at all…" Noctis groaned once more at that, placing his head down on the table with a small 'thud'. It was barely heard since the room was so loud from the music. Gladiolus looked over to the dance floor, taking notice of all the dancers calming down. They eventually left the dance floor, causing the room to get quiet. Now it was Ignis's turn to look at the dance floor as well, an eyebrow rising. Noctis heard the sudden stillness and looked up, curiosity on his face.

A single boy, that looked the age of the Prince, walked out to the middle of the floor, looking around. You could hear a few people in the back whistled, causing the boy to smile. Apparently, he was used to it.

"That must be Gun Shot…" Ignis whispered to himself, a look of curiosity surfaced. Gun Shot looked over at the direction of the whistle and pointed two fingers, hand in shape of a gun, at the whistler. He ever so slightly held in a breath before whispering the word "pow", causing a cheer from the crowd. Gun Shot winked with a chuckled before pulling a robe he had on off, showing a white, sequenced tuxedo, which fit well in his feminine body. He even had a lily and some glitter in his blond hair to show effects. Gladiolus actually whistled before nudging Ignis.

"That's definitely him, Specs… He's the hottest guy here and all the guys and gals are fawning over him." Gladio whispered. Ignis looked at the other, unamused, causing Gladio to put his hands up in defence. "Hey, you can't lie, he's pretty good looking."

"Fine… I do admit, even if it is childish," He snapped, mostly at Gladiolus." He is an attractive man…"

"And you're gonna have to meet with him privately… No other way unless you wanna spend the next few months trying to communicate with the dude."

Ignis visibly tensed, looking at Gladio with a small blush. "You're insisting I dance with him?! You know I don't dance…" Gladio laughed, slapping Ignis on the back.

"Not a dance… An interview…"

"Well, how do I ask him that when he's in the middle of something?!"

"Just wait for the perfect moment, Specs."

"As if it's that easy…"

Ignis hated this. He didn't even know why he chose to be here to begin with. But it's too late to turn back now. Ignis watched as Gun Shot looked up to the balcony. The balcony heald the musicians who played the songs, and the owner of 'The Diamond' where he would announce the next thing planned. The owner, a woman with a glisten in her eyes and dark skin, looked down.

"Everyone!~ It's the moment you've all been waiting for! Gun Shot shall choose who to dance with, and after the dance, they would exclusively have a little 'chat' with him…" The Owner said, smiling as some of the citizen wooped and hollered. Gun Shot looked around, amused that people actually were interested. He made his way up the stairs to the balcony. He went up to the Owner, named Sania, who placed two hands on the man.

"Listen sweetie… You're going to have to pick you know who."

"The Chancellor? Yeah, San, I know… Do you know where he is?"

"Down there in the booths. He's the only who stares at you."

Gun Shot looked down, looking for the man known to him as 'The Chancellor.' He met eyes with Ignis, however, making Ignis jump a bit. Gun Shot kept staring, asking Sania a question. "Are you sure?"

"Yes, I'm sure. You're staring right at him, right?"

"Yeah, man. Look, San, I'm just… nervous."

"Just be yourself, hun. You're an amazing actor, right? You should be able to do this!"

"I want to be a photographer, San… not an actor… and definitely not this… But I will do what I have to until I can get want I want."

"Atta boy! Now go down there and get him! I'll be in my room!~ Ta-ta!" Sania said, giving a kind kiss on Gun Shot's forehead while retreating to her room upstairs. Gun Shot looked down at the crowd, eager faces making him nervous. He may be good at his job, but he surely doesn't like it.

Gun Shot slowly walked down the stairs, keeping a watch on Ignis on the corner of his eye. As he made it to the bottom, he felt light headed, trying his best not to stumble. Luckily he made it look like he did it on purpose, ya know, to tease the others. He smiled as he 'played it off', walking around the room.

"Ya know, all of you seem fun…" He said, making the citizens to laugh. "But I only have to choose one and it makes me sad…" That made the citizens give out a displeased sound. Apparently, they didn't like their sweet 'Gun Shot' to be sad, which sickened the man as he walked around the circle. He then stopped, facing the booths, and starting to walk toward the man he had been watching.

Ignis noticed Gun Shot was walking in their direction, and started to sit back into his seat some more, hoping he wasn't chosen to dance. But he was getting just that as Gun Shot stood in front of the Advisor, causing Gladio and Noctis to look at each other.

"I choose you…" Gun Shot said, a slight smile on his face that showed both fake happiness and fake amusement. Ignis took notice of this, but kept quiet, staring at the man before him. He wasn't serious… right? Ignis only stayed in his seat, causing Gun Shot to tense up.

"Aaand... there's your perfect chance." Gladiolus said, nudging Ignis with a sly smile. The Royal Advisor was frozen, not being used to this many eyes on him.

He had to pout, and get him excited. That's the only way, even though Gun Shot hated it. He turned away, arms crossed and a full, over dramatic pout appeared on his face as he whimpered, causing the audience to whine as well. Ignis was taken by surprise at this as he stood up, about to explain why he stayed down. He was nervous, and he couldn't dance. Two things. Gun Shot smiled playfully when Ignis stood up, turning around and grabbing his hand. Ignis gave out a little yelp as he was pulled into the dancefloor, the audience clapping and laughing.

"I think it's time for a dance!~" Gun Shot said, getting into position for a dance. Ignis was frozen as this point, stuttering by such a sudden and improper act. Why him? Why him of all people?! As the music started, Ignis knew he shouldn't of had went to 'The Diamond'…