Just For Once

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Noctis was anxious. The rite for the Leviathan was in one week. The first time he would see Luna in person since they were kids, would be at the address later this week. She was to address the people on the growing Starscourge that was plaguing the people of Eos.

He asked the guys if he could room alone for the week because he was so anxious. Prompto was quick to whine about it but accepted it otherwise. Gladio joked that maybe he needed to relieve his stress through self gratification. Noct was quick to punch his shield in the arm, his face beet red, before storming off to his room.

It's not like he is right. I am more frustrated now than ever and I can't stand it anymore.

He noticed Ignis give him a curt nod and bow slightly, wishing him a pleasant evening and for him to rest.

Easier said than done, Noct thought to himself. I'm sure nervous for this rite. Worried about Luna's safety. Worried if the covenant will be formed or if the end of the world is gonna happen. I hope the three men of my crownsguard will be enough with the evacuation assistance of the city.

I just know the empire is gonna try something to screw everything up. They almost botched it with Titan. Hell, if we weren't there I have a feeling they would have killed him much like they did to Shiva all those years ago. Over zealous bastards...

Noctis was deep in his thoughts as his dark eyes gazed out at the evening cityscape of Altissia. The walls of water were truly the things of legend and magnificent beauty. Ignis had told him that marvelling at the beauty of Galdin Guay was insignificant in the true masterpiece that was Altissia. It was a completely neutral country for both Lucis and Nifleheim, even though it was annexed by the empire. It would have been the perfect place for them to be married if he was to go through with the wedding. They had walked by the church earlier in the day.

Of course I would have gone through with it. It was Luna after all that the empire chose. She's become so beautiful, strong and is someone I know. Those bastards could have made me pair with some psycho. Or some pawn of theirs to make me suffer. Instead they chose Luna. Hopefully after we defeat those bastards and retrieve the crystal, I can return here with Luna and give the people hope. Hope for a better future. A brighter future.

He shook his head at the thought of settling down with Luna, turning his gaze back to the view. The buildings held a rustic charm to them and were brightly lit, probably full of people who were enjoying the sights and sounds of their final nights in the city before it all went to hell in a handbasket. He looked up at the sky.

You could see the sky in Altissa clearly, the stars were bright, the moon a perfect sphere in the sky.

He wondered what was going through Luna's mind at this very instant. Was she afraid to forge the covenant? Was she excited to see him much like he wanted to see her? He did not dare admit to his friends but he had fallen further and further in love with the young oracle as time had gone by.

"They say distance makes the heart grow fonder." He smiled at the phrase knowing it held a powerful truth.

He found himself smitten. He looked forward to seeing Umbra, knowing their secret notebook carried messages from her. The notebook always had a certain scent that he could always pick up on. It reminded him so much of their time in Tenebrae all those years ago. Before the war was so close to home. The time he spent with her proving that it was possible to fall in love at first sight.

The Lucian prince sighed. He longed to be by her side. To hold her. Show her how much he had grown as a man. That he could defend her. She didn't have to go it alone. He feared that he would never get the chance to hold her. Embrace her. Give her kisses and hugs. Give the people hope.

Gods what I wouldn't give to hold her. To have her in my bed, he thought to himself. He knew it was juvenile to care about the physical aspect of his feelings for Luna at the moment when they hadn't seen each other in years but he couldn't help the physical toll waiting to see her again was taking on him. It was draining him, making him weary, causing lucid dreams, to the point that he was waking in cold sweats and with a happy hard on in the mornings.

The last thing I need is the guys seeing how much harder it is to not wake up in that vulnerable state. I'd never hear the end of it.

He sighed, knowing he needed to sleep but felt hunger take over him. Instead he checked his wallet to see how much funds he had to spare for some room service from the secret stash of cash he had.

Looks like I could splurge a bit. Wait a minute, is that a condom? Damnit Prompto, I know that was you. Noctis growled at the thought that the young blonde had been able to slip a contraceptive into his wallet without his knowledge.

He walked to the room phone and picked it up, ordering a kupoberry cheesecake and a chocolate sundae with a cherry on top and frozen strawberry lemonade. Afterwards he sat down to remove his boots, placing them on the side of the bed before heading to his bag to grab a change of clothes for a nice hot shower, that was when he heard a knock at the door.

"That was faster than I thought."

He went to open the door and felt his jaw drop. He wanted to shout but knew the sound couldn't escape him. There stood the one person in all of Eos that he wanted to be with. Hiding under a black hooded robe, a sylleblossom from Tenebrae and their notebook that was used to communicate with each other, in her possession.

"You said you could not wait to see me. To be completely honest, I couldn't either. We were supposed to marry in this gorgeous city. I had to see you so I asked Umbra to bring me to you."

Noctis closed his mouth, pulling the blonde into his room without saying a word.

"Noctis?" She asked with wide eyes.

"Shhhh, there are spies of the Empire everywhere. If they saw you or me, who knows what they would have done or will do. I've already had to deal with someone dying because they knew I was in Lestallum. A kid named Talcott lost his grandfather because of me."

"Noctis..." she tried to intervene again, this time a tiny bit louder.

"As the Oracle, the Empire is especially keen to get their hands on you, since they could stop me from receiving the blessings of the Six. I just had to negotiate with the secretary today to guarantee being able to get them to release you into our custody after the rite. The Empire will do anything to prevent that right now."

She smiled at him, thanking the gods for making him stronger than she had remembered him to be. She could see his burning desire to keep her safe in his eyes.

He's matured so much, Luna thought as she studied the young king. The pictures and videos really don't do him justice. He is far more handsome in person than on the television or in the papers. He's just so handsome and I feel myself falling further in love with him by the second.

"Luna?" Lunafreya was snapped out of her thoughts when she heard her name called.

"Yes, highness?"

Noctis was taken back by the formality of her answer. She smiled but soon was in a fit of giggles from his expression. "Oh Noctis, your expression was priceless. I am glad I answered you that way. It was an expression that I find reminiscent of our childhood."

He smiled, I knew she did it on purpose but I wasn't expecting her to ever address me so formally. After all, we have known each other for years. Even if we haven't spoken in person for 12 years she is the only woman in the world I will ever let my guard down for. More so than Iris, whom I grew up along side as well as Gladio or Ignis.

"I've missed you so much Luna." He stated calmly. "I hope you've been safe along the journey."

She smiled at his caring nature, Never was one to question the immediate situations without worrying about another's wellbeing. How very Noctis indeed. "I have so much that I want to tell you. About me, life these past 12 years, my trip to Insomnia, about the empire and even your father. He gave me the ring of the Lucii to give to you. I gave it to Gentiana to hold onto for now."

He frowned slightly, this was the last thing he wanted to talk about. "I'd rather we stuck to talking about you and how you've been. I'm not really ready to hear about the treaty and the fall or even about dad yet."

She smiled, "of course, I would never force you to listen to what you don't want to talk about. Shall we talk about something pleasant, or maybe..." a blush crossed her face. "...maybe we could occupy our time together doing other things?"

Noctis felt his cheeks turn crimson at the thought. Was she suggesting we do something sexual? Not that I'd be completely objecting but still... Maybe we should give into what we want instead of doing what others want us or expect us to do.

With that he pulled her into his arms, pulled the hood off her golden blonde hair and closed the gap between them. For once in his life, he was going to decide for himself what he wanted...