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It wouldn't shock me if somebody's already sent you Ignoct for the ship questions thing... If so, do Promptio?? (If not... I mean, feel COMPLETELY free to go ahead and do both pairings if you want...)

I mean if I must do both…. I suppose I could.

Ignoct

Gives nose/forehead kissesIgnis stands a head taller than Noct so he’s very fond of stooping to give him a sweet kiss on the forehead. Neither one of them really do nose kisses unless there’s a joke or teasing involved. Sometimes when they are curled up in bed, Ignis lays lower than Noctis to put his head on his shoulder. Noct likes to kiss him on the forehead then - just to get him back for all the times Ignis does it to him.

Gets jealous the mostNoctis. Ignis is much better at stifling that emotion because he knows that his place is not necessarily in Noctis’ bed. So if the day comes where Noct finds someone else, he’ll step aside. Noctis, however, isn’t like that. Noct gets jealous if someone flirts or Gladio or Prompto get too close. If their relationship is public, Gladio likes to tease him and try to get him all worked up with jealousy in public. Noct doesn’t appreciate it but it works every time.

Picks the other up from the bar when they’re too drunk to driveEasy. Ignis. Ignis doesn’t get drunk but if Noct does, he’s always there. (Not going to lie though, a drunk Ignis is something I’m dying to explore.)

Takes care of on sick daysIgnis. He’s a caretaker after all. He even tried to take care of Noctis when HE’S sick. Noct isn’t as good at it as Ignis so he often has to ask Ignis what to do if Ignis is sick. More often than not, it’s Ignis taking care of Noct though. He doesn’t complain.

Drags the other person out into the water on beach dayNoctis. Now when it comes to a pool, Ignis is totally fine with that. He likes swimming. It’s good exercise. But Ignis does not like sand and likes salt water even less. Noct teases him that it’s because he doesn’t want to mess up his hair and Ignis is indignantly opposed to that suggestion. Sand is out of control and gets everywhere. He doesn’t feel as in control in the sand. And he hates salt water because he says it makes him feel sticky and it tastes awful. But Ignis is a huge sucker and will always follow Noct out into the water and is eventually coaxed into having a good time. 

Gives unprompted massagesIgnis, though I feel this one is obvious. After a long day, he’ll cook their meal and he often sees Noct rubbing the back of his neck or twisting in his chair to stretch out his back. Normally he motions to Noctis and moves to sit behind him. He’ll strike up a conversation about the day or get Noct to talk about King’s Knight while he massages his neck and shoulders. He’s very careful with Noct’s back - he doesn’t like it when people touch his scar - and he manages to rub the sides (he’s memorized the scar by this point anyway). He keeps Noctis occupied long enough to finish the massage. He knows his prince better than some random masseuse and Noct doesn’t complain when it’s Ignis. Sometimes he even falls asleep.

Drives/rides shotgunIgnis drives, Noct rides shotgun (though this is pretty much canon). Sometimes Noctis will take the wheel, but Ignis normally is the one to drive. Noctis doesn’t like driving when Ignis is in the car anyway - the guy is a back seat driver like you wouldn’t believe.

Brings the other lunch at workObviously Ignis brings lunch, although I’m not sure it’s at work or not.

Has the better parental relationshipI literally don’t have an answer for this one because we know nothing about Ignis’ parental relationship, so by default it’s Noctis. Besides, @thekindmagic​ convinced me of the head canon that Ignis’ parents have been dead since he was very young thanks to the good ol’ Empire.

Tries to start role-playing in bedHonestly I don’t really see them getting too kinky in bed. Although if it were one of them, I’d have to say Noctis - just the thought of it makes me laugh because think of how embarrassed he would be. But I guess they could do some vanilla role-playing, aka not really role-playing at all. They could just bring the advisor/prince dynamic into the bedroom. I’m not sure Ignis would be too keen on doing anything else. I just can’t see that.

Embarrassingly drunk dancerAh we are back at the temptation of drunk Ignis. I’ll still have to go with Noctis here though. I mean…. you see how he poses like an idiot in Prompto’s pictures right? There’s no way he wouldn’t do stupid stuff like that when he’s drunk. They turn on the right song and he would just get very uncharacteristically excited.

Still cries watching TitanicCan’t really see either one of them tearing up. Ignis would be too busy pointing out how, “They both could have fit on that raft, this is entirely unrealistic,” and Noctis would’ve fallen asleep before they even got to the sad parts.

Firmly believes in couples costumesSurprisingly, if they dress up at all, I would say Ignis. It all comes back to the need for everything to have a certain place and an organization thing. Ignis would extend that to the fun areas of his life. They should match if they’re going to go out for Halloween together. Noctis would go along with it as long as he didn’t have to pick out the costumes.

Breaks the expensive gift rule during ChristmasNoctis. I don’t think he would really think about the cost of what he’s buying, which is where his privilege really shines. Money isn’t something he really has to concern himself with (am I the only one that was like ????? when they sent the prince out in this incredibly expensive car with absolutely zero gil??? i was like??? i am a prince???? where is my money???? but i digress).

Makes the other eat breakfastObviously this is canon Ignis. Noctis likes the mock him, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, Noct. Eat your vegetables, Noct. At least try to eat the lettuce on your burger, Noct.” Ignis is so used to it by now he isn’t even bothered. He just sets Noct’s meal down in front of him and says, “Eat,” gives him a kiss on the forehead, then sits down across from him and eats his own meal. Noctis always eats it because it is actually good.

Remembers anniversariesIgnis always remembers but he doesn’t bring them up unless Noctis does. On any anniversary Ignis always does something special, sometimes he manages to sneak it under the radar and sometimes Noct is like, “What’s the occasion?” Eventually it dawns on him and he apologizes sheepishly. But Ignis doesn’t mind. “It’s just a day, Noct.” “But you did something special.” “Because you deserve it.” One time Noctis remembers and he tries to make something special as a surprise, but of course he messes it up without having Ignis there to help him. Still, Ignis doesn’t mind, and together they cook something together. Ignis’ only request is that Noctis, for just this one time, eat his vegetables.

Brings up having kidsYikes okay I’m probably going to make myself sad but… With Noctis being the prince it’s impossible for them to ever raise a child together. Ignis knows that, he’s always known that, and it’s never bothered him (except it super bothers him but he’ll never admit it). The thought of having children terrifies Noct so he’s incredibly reluctant to think about it, much less bring it up. But of course they get into an argument one day because Ignis is bringing up Noct’s duty - specifically his betrothal - and it’s actually Ignis that brings up the kids. He snaps because he’s always known that he should only be Noct’s adviser and what they have together is inappropriate. So he probably says something like, “Well you can’t have children with me, so you’ll have to have them with her,” or “We can’t always be together Noct. We can’t have children,” or I don’t know I’m having issues getting the wording right. Of course that makes them both go quiet at the harsh reality of where their relationship will have to end, no matter what way they look at it, and it decidedly ends the argument and the discussion because it isn’t time for this to end. For now they’ll just not think about it. From then on out any talk of a betrothal or producing an heir makes both of the hair on their arms stand on end and it’s like walking on glass when they talk about it or when it’s brought up when they are both in the room. SO yeah basically any mention of having children together just ends in sadness. I made myself sad dammit.

Promptio (yes!!! this will be my first dip into writing anything about them so hopefully it’s not bad)

Gives nose/forehead kissesWell Gladio is about a million feet taller than Prompto, so he’s the one normally giving forehead kisses. Prompto, however, is very fond of giving Gladio a quick peck on the nose. I don’t really see Gladio as being the best at cutesy, romantic interactions, so forehead kisses are few and far between, and any nose kisses leave him with a scrunched up nose that is just “so damn cute” according to Prompto.

Gets jealous the mostI see Prompto getting more jealous than Gladio. I mean Prompto is blind - Gladio is hot and there’s no way around that. He finds himself inching closer to Gladio and shooting a brief glare over his shoulder at anyone who stares too long. If he’s feeling particularly bold or threatened by someone, he’ll loop his arm with Gladio - who is not at all fond of PDA. This isn’t to say Gladio doesn’t also get jealous. Prompto doesn’t think he’s as attractive as he is, so sometimes people will flirt with him and Gladio will push himself between Prompto - who is always friendly - and whoever is making a move. He doesn’t outwardly tell them to back off but he’s a giant so they always do. Prompto doesn’t always notice when Gladio is acting jealous but when he does, he gets a stupid grin on his face (and yeah you bet it’s time to give him a quick kiss on the nose).

Picks the other up from the bar when they’re too drunk to driveListen I think I just need to write a chocobros drunk fic just to explore what these boys would be like if they were drunk. I think Gladio would be more likely to pick Prompto up as opposed to the other way around.

Takes care of on sick daysThere’s something about Gladio getting sick and having to be taken care of by Prompto that just screams “YES” at me. Like think about it? Gladio - big, bulky, invincible Gladio - getting knocked down by a cold of all things. He’s coughing and sneezing, his nose is red and maybe he’s running a fever. He’s unbearably cold and hot at the same time and he can’t believe that after everything he’s done he’s going to die from a cold. Think about Prompto warming him up soup and walking it awkwardly back to bed because he filled the bowl up too much and it’s threatening to spill out. He’s constantly taking Gladio’s temperature so the big guy stops complaining because yes you do still have a fever, Gladio, and no you can’t get up yet, hold on let me call Ignis so I can figure out which medicines to give you, don’t be a baby they are just pills and Ignis says no I can’t mash them up and put them in water you’re going to have to swallow them.

Drags the other person out into the water on beach dayNeither one of them because it’s a race to see who can get there first. Gladio pretty much always wins and Prompto whines about it all the time. When Gladio doesn’t win it’s because he’s let Prompto win and Prompto knows that but rubs it in his face anyway. Gladio dunks his head under the water to get him to shut up.

Gives unprompted massagesG l a d i o. They are always in private but he’ll use his big hands to rub circles into Prompto’s back. It’s one of those times when Prompto is totally quiet, a little too lost in how good it feels. Prompto likes to give unprompted massages too but he knows they couldn’t be as good as Gladio’s (who insists that he loves them but Prompto knows there’s no way they are as good because he knows what Gladio’s massages feel like). Gladio will have flopped face first onto the bed and Prompto will sit on him and run hands down his back and over his shoulders. Any time one of them gives a massage it always gets… a little more heated than just the massage.

Drives/rides shotgunPrompto likes to drive and Gladio likes to sit shotgun and read, especially over long distances. Gladio doesn’t really like driving, but he’ll do it if Prompto is complaining about how tired he is.

Brings the other lunch at workPrompto likes to surprise Gladio with burgers and fries when he’s at the gym. Gladio always jokes that he’s supposed to be working out, is junk food really the best option. Prompto’s answer is the same every time, “Junk food is always the best option.”

Has the better parental relationshipAnother tough one because we don’t know anything about Prompto’s parents! I had a long discussion with @thekindmagic about that. So the default answer is Gladio. I’m not going to go into detail about Prompto’s parents because then this post will get way longer than it already is.

Tries to start role-playing in bedPrompto and it’s so awkward. He doesn’t know how to bring it up outside the bedroom so he just kind of��� starts role-playing without and discussion or prompting. And Gladio is so confused and he just kind of stops and looks at Prompto like, “What are you doing?” And Prompto gets all red faced and stutters through about how maybe they should try something new and if Gladio isn’t into it they don’t have to that’s fine. They try it. Gladio likes it, Prompto is embarrassed the whole time. “You’re the one that wanted to do this!” “I didn’t know it would be this awkward!” They try it again. It gets better.

Embarrassingly drunk dancerPrompto. Gladio, if he’s also drunk, will join if Prompto pulls him up. If Gladio is not drunk he likes to sit there and laugh. Sometimes, if Prompto grabs him and tries to get him to dance, he’ll dance too. Gladio never starts the dancing. 

Still cries watching TitanicI feel like it’s obvious to say that Prompto still gets teary, but I feel like he would. He’s such a sweet kid. He wears his heart on his sleeve. I feel like he would try to silently cry so Gladio wouldn’t make fun of him, but he lets out a loud sniff and Gladio knows. Gladio doesn’t really mind this movie (Iris loves it and he watches it with her all the time) but he’s seen it so many times now that he doesn’t get emotional - not that he’s an overly emotional person to begin with. He doesn’t make fun of Prompto. He just puts his arm around his shoulders and lets him cry while they finish the movie.

Firmly believes in couples costumesI think they would both like couples costumes as long as they are fun. Gladio doesn’t necessarily want couple costumes because that might get too into PDA territory. Something like, he’s a pirate and Prompto is his parrot (holy shit that would be adorable). Prompto tries to get him to go as an actual couple couple costume and it was a hard pass.

Breaks the expensive gift rule during ChristmasI think that’s a rule that they would both abide. I’m not sure either one of them would find something to get the other that was obscenely expensive. Sometimes they might go over a few gil, but nothing crazy.

Makes the other eat breakfastThere’s no need for that with these boys. They both love food and breakfast is no exception. They steal each other’s food constantly. Like, “Are you going to eat your hashbrown?” “Yes.” “Not anymore.” “Well I already stole one of your pancakes so there.”

Remembers anniversariesPrompto, the big softie. He always reminds Gladio, who has to get Iris to help him pick something out for the occasion. I feel like Prompto is probably good at picking out gifts so he could always find something for Gladio. Gladio, with his competitive spirit, always tries to top Prompto’s gift. “It’s not a competition, big guy.” “You just say that because you always win.” “Yeah… you’re right I’m definitely better than you.”

Brings up having kidsI think Gladio would bring it up actually. He would say it really passively, like trying to see if he could mention it without Prompto noticing. Prompto definitely notices, and almost spits out his drink/food/whatever he’s consuming, and coughs so hard that Gladio has to knock him on the back. “What?” “Well Iris mentioned it the other day and I started to think about it and if would be something you would even want…” “You think we’ll be together long enough to have kids?” “Is that not the plan? Do you want to break up?” Cue the stupidly huge smile on Prompto’s face. “Not even a little bit.” Arms thrown over Gladio’s shoulders, lots of kisses, the discussion is put on a pause while they make out hardcore.

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For the writing meme: I'd love to see your take on any or all of the boys (especially Ignis, but pick whoever you want!!) + U??

Hi! :’D Oh, gosh. I’m so excited you sent in a request! And out of all the ones, it’s this one. OTL. I’m pretty sure I could have done a million different things with this prompt, but this is the route I decided to go. Please also note that even though this was under a ‘minific’, I honestly don’t know the concept of ‘mini’ and/or drabble. LOL. I hope you will enjoy what I came up with for this prompt! 

Send me character(s) and a letter - “Coming home”

Rating: General (angst with a happy??? ending)

Word Count: 1565

Warnings: Major spoilers for the end of the game. Read at your own risk. 

They wake up hours later, the three of them alone, in the empty Citadel. With a groan, Ignis stands up, massaging the back of his head, as he tries to remember the last thing that had happened, before his unfortunate blackout. He remembers entering the throne room chamber, and as soon as they had gotten close, that’s when he loses his sense of time. “Noctis.” He whispers, pain beginning to fill his chest, as he realizes what has transpired while they’ve been out of commission.

“Don’t,” Gladio grabs onto his shoulder, holding him still. “Come on, Prompto is waiting for us downstairs.”

He can hear the same sadness that he feels inside of his chest, as his friend guides him back towards the elevator bay. If the King isn’t successful in killing Ardyn, then their escape will be all for naught, as the daemons will take over, darkness a permanent resident of their world. Even though his world has been dark since the rite with the Hydraean, just the thought of Noctis possibly failing fills him with dread. They should have gone with him. They should have been by his side until the end, but the Chancellor had seen to it that that would not be possible.

“Did you see-” Ignis asks, as they step into the elevator together.

“No.” Gladio sighs. “The throne room was empty. If they fought, it wasn’t in there.”

They arrive at the bottom, Ignis beginning to walk down the steps, having memorized how many there were long before he’d lost his vision. “Prompto.” He senses the man’s presence to his right, his ears picking up the soft sniffling the man is making.

“I don’t want this to be over, Iggy.” The force of Prompto’s unexpected embrace has Ignis staggering backwards, but he’s quick to regain his footing, as he pulls Prompto close to him. “He can’t be dead.”

There was no sign of light yet, which fills him with limited hope, but more dread than anything else. “We don’t know if he is or not. I think we’ll know soon, though.”

“Let’s head to his place.” Gladio joins the two of them, his voice rather gruff. Ignis knows that the three of them are all experiencing the same sense of grief. “If this is all going to go tits up, I think it would be nice to be where we all were before-” His words cut off, as a dry sob leaves his throat.

Placing a hand on Gladio’s bicep, Ignis nods his head. “Let’s head there right now.”

The daemons roam the streets, forcing the three of them to stay on high alert, as they make their way to Noctis’ apartment, that was supposed to be his new home with the Queen. But the Chancellor had seen to it that that would never become a reality. The rubble that fills the streets of the Crown City makes their journey difficult, but how was that any different from the rest of their pilgrimage? It bore no difference, it just made the task more difficult. They arrive at the King’s apartment, where there seem to be no daemons at all, which doesn’t sit right with him.

“Be careful,” he warns, as they head inside the building. “There could be a trap waiting for us.”

“I know,” Gladio replies. “We can take care of whatever’s lurking in here.”

“We always have.” Prompto replies.

“We always will.” Ignis finishes, with a sad smile on his face.

The elevator ride up to the apartment is uneventful; still no daemons around. He straightens his back, hearing the words that he’d first heard King Regis say, only to be echoed by the man he’d given his entire life to. Walk tall. He hears both Gladio and Prompto follow suit, the three of them holding their weapons in their hands, as they exit the elevator together on the King’s floor. Treading with caution, they arrive at his apartment door.

“Tell me you still have your key,” Gladio asks him. “Because if not, we’re going to have to break down this door.”

Ignis reaches into his back pocket, and pulls out his wallet. Tucked away inside is the spare key that Noctis had given to him before they’d left on their journey. He puts the key in the lock, and hears the lock click, allowing him to twist the knob to push the door open. Prompto heads inside first, his guns drawn out, staking out the place. “All clear!” He calls out, as Ignis pulls the key from the lock.

But, his feet won’t move over the threshold. He wants to go back to the Citadel, wants to make sure that the King is alright, that Noctis is holding his own against the Chancellor. A large hand touches between his shoulder blades. “Let’s go inside, Ignis.”

“Right.” His own voice comes out a little choked, as he tries not to become overwhelmed by the sudden flood of emotions. This doesn’t feel right. They shouldn’t be here. But, really, where else was there to go? He didn’t want to go back to his own apartment, just to be alone when the end comes. No, he’d rather be with his comrades, the ones that have had his back over the last ten years’ time. Squaring his shoulders, he takes a deep breath, and walks into the apartment.

“We really did do a good job cleaning this place us.” Prompto’s voice is as solemn as he feels. “I don’t think this place has been touched since we left.”

“I don’t think it has either,” Ignis replies, as he heads over to the kitchen. “I’m just glad we didn’t leave anything perishable in the fridge.” Going to the cupboard, he feels around, and finds what he’s looking for. “Gentlemen, I do believe we have some Cup O’Noodles. It might not be the freshest, as I’m sure it’s been in here longer than the ten years we’ve been away, but beggars can’t be choosers.”

“Perfect.” Gladio stands next to him. “I can boil the water?”

“I can get us some chopsticks!” Prompto joins them in the kitchen.

“Thank you.” Ignis nods his head, as the two get set to work.

They sit together in the living room, each slurping their noodles. Ignis appreciates that neither say a word, the silence somewhat calming. There is no need to fill the room with tales of their long journey, and how this homecoming should have been different, for they all are aware of that. No, it just feels good to be somewhere familiar, somewhere the three of them had been able to call a home before they’d left the Crown City, to accompany their friend to his wedding. It doesn’t surprise him to hear both men sniffling, as he silently cries himself. Cries for the friends they’ve lost along their journey, for the citizens of their home, and most of all, for the man that had given him a purpose to his life.

“I-Ignis!” Prompto cries out, startling him out of his thoughts. “Ignis, come over here!”

He stands up, and makes his way over to where Prompto is standing. Cold air rushes in, as the balcony door is pulled open. Prompto pulls him outside, as they stand out on the unscathed balcony. “What is it, Prompto?”

“Over here!” The excitement in Prompto’s voice makes him start to panic. Why would he be excited?

As he turns in the direction that Prompto stands, his heart stops. On the horizon, where it should have been darkness, there is none. The sky begins to change, as the darkness begins to disappear from more parts of the horizon. Soon, the world is filled with light, the three of them standing together outside, as the Crown City becomes washed with the strong rays of the sun.

“He did it,” Gladio grunts out.

A sob sounds next to him, as Prompto begins to cry. “It’s over.”

“It’s finally over.” Ignis nods his head, as sunlight caresses his face, something he had taken for granted before the darkness had consumed the world. Looking up at the sky, he understands just what this means. Noctis has been successful, which meant that his best friend, the man who he’d loved for most of his life, is gone. Hopefully at peace, with his intended bride by his side.

The three embrace one another, shedding tears for one another, as they all realize that Noctis is gone from them forever this time. He won’t laugh again with them, or play King’s Knight with them again, but he’d given the three of them a gift they could never have attained for him. Noctis gave them back their lives, all of their lives, with his sacrifice.

Gladio pulls away first. “So, I guess we gotta figure out how to clean this place up now, huh?”

“Indeed.” Ignis nods. “Prompto, why don’t you call Cindy, and let her know that it’s finally safe to come back to the city.”

“Will do!”

Wiping his eyes, Ignis pulls his glasses off, and takes a moment to just enjoy the warmth on his face. Thank you. He knows that wherever Noctis is, he will always been watching over them. Now it’s time to rebuild, and tell the tale of how this all came to be, as that’s the way it should be. Putting his glasses back on, he pulls out his phone, and gets to work.

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Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts Fanfic Recs

so yeah I figured I should get around to making a list of some of my faves to promote them, I’ve got a big enough collection of bookmarks now. in no particular order. not all of them are necessarily complete or alive

Final Fantasy VII

The Gold Saucer’s Golden Arches by belderiver

Before he doomed the world to ash and ruin, Sephiroth wanted a burger.

note: Sephiroth + sudden hunger pang = mcgold

Meetings by Yinza

Aeris reflects on her few encounters with Sephiroth over the years since her escape from the lab.

note: Aerith having known Sephiroth before is just one of my favorite headcanons

lather, rinse, repeat by annperkinsface

She knows she shouldn't confuse this act of kindness for anything else, but it's hard, when Aerith is draping a towel over her shoulders, when Aerith is warm at her back, humming as she works a thick lather across her hands.

note: adorable Aerti. Aerith being a weirdo. Tifa blushing and being kinda horny. perfect. in case you couldn’t tell I ship it.

In Circles by Larissa

Tifa hates Midgar, and yet she stays, and she stays, and she stays.

Character study/pre-game gap-filler. Written for the Tifa Zine.

note: beautiful mood piece

the nodding golden tansy by Kieron_ODuibhir

“You think this troubles me?”

“Yes,” said Cloud, without looking up from his tea.

note: one of my fave takes on Seph and Cloud’s relationship. wonderfully quiet and melancholy.

not one before another by Kieron_ODuibhir

1) Sephiroth almost corrected the first person who called Aerith his sister, a woman they’d met before they were even out of Midgar’s slums complimenting him on taking such good care of her, while their mother shopped.

2) The other half of Project S took after their father.

3) Blue eyes contemplated him narrowly for several seconds, and then Genesis’ smirk came back, lying on his face more easily, somehow. “So brothers-in-arms to the skirmish shall we hence?”

4) It felt wrong to be relying on anybody but Mother, but Mother…only cared about Sephiroth, and it wasn’t fair. Loz sniffled. “Will she take care of Yazoo, too?”

5) “I’m glad he’ll have a big brother,” she said, as Sephiroth crossed the room. “Little ones always need someone looking out for them.”

Sephiroth nodded, and bent forward, and peered at the squashed little pink thing until it stirred, objecting probably to cool air on its face. “What’s his name?”

“Cloud."

(Five times in five worlds where Sephiroth was somebody's brother, and one where he wasn't anymore.)

note: exactly what it sounds like. personal fave is 4.

Angels Still Have Faces by Kieron_ODuibhir

On the fourth day, Sephiroth looked out a window and spotted his two friends together on one of the outdoor training fields, once again exchanging harsh words, only for Angeal to wheel around and storm off at the end.

note: fics where someone other than the main character time-travels are amazing and this is that and also outsider pov mother bear Sephiroth who doesn’t know what pizza is

Final Fantasy IX

puppet play by zalzaires

starting a drabble collection for ffix. i mostly just write about kuja so hence the name.

note: my personal fave is "curtains, bookends, stars of the show” because Kuja is such so... Kuja in there

Final Fantasy XV

ffucc the wedding by Givethemtriumphnow

Gift for Victortor, inspired by their fabulous ffucc Universe.

Noctis and Luna are the same person, one soul split into two bodies.

In a world where everyone lives and nothing hurts, the wedding is still a symbol of the peace, and the show must go on. Noct and Luna just can’t wait for what comes afterwards: the Big Reveal.

note: I just really like the one person two body trope okay? pretty entertaining read!

Poor Wayfaring Stranger by lithos_saeculum

Out on a mission, Cor Leonis finds a teenager, lost and sick and partway to becoming an MT. Against the advice of all and sundry, he brings him back to Insomnia. There's not a lot of love lost for MTs in the Citadel, but some of its inhabitants may still be young enough to put aside their prejudices.

note: also on my list of likes is MT Prompto trope, and honestly fuck canon that’s just there for inspiration. TW for implied pedophilia and stranger danger in one of the later chapters.

Will You Be There, Standing at the End of the War by Adel Mortescryche (Mortescryche)

When they're attacked by the Imperial Forces at Tenebrae, Regis wasn't prepared to be rescued alongside Noctis, Lunafreya and Ravus by the Commanding General of the enemy forces. Not after the man already cut Sylva down before them.

He was even less prepared for the face lying in wait behind the mask.

He dropped down to one knee, and rather pointedly cupped the left side of Drautos’ head, delicate, making no move to actually hide the fury raging through him.

“Talk, Titus.” Regis whispered. “Before I take this airship down from the sky.”

note: Drautos time-travels and is an absolute bastard. I like seeing his and Regis’s exchanges!

For Want of a Flan by magicgenetek

For want of some patience, Ifrit never freed Ardyn from Angelgard to rebel against the Astrals.

For want of Ardyn, Nifleheim never invented MT Troopers.

For want of MT Troopers, Lunafreya and Ravus were able to escape with Regis, and Nifleheim never cornered Lucis in their war.

For want of a kidnapping, Luna, Noctis and Prompto were able to work together to get ready for the prophecy, and Ravus is ready to suplex an Astral to make sure someone survives the prophecy.

For want of separation, the four of them go to Angelgard to figure out what secrets lay there, and accidentally adopt Ardyn into their plans to save the world.

For want of 2000 years’ prep time, Ardyn’s going to have to get up to speed on the modern world fast if he wants revenge or to fulfill his half of the prophecy.

note: has a good deal of worldbuilding and linguistics nerdery. I like that. I also like the recovery element of Ardyn’s arc.

A Little More Time by Asidian

The sun is brilliant overhead – set in a blue sky dotted with clouds that float like wisps of spun sugar through the high arc of the heavens.

It's more than lovely. It's entrancing, and Noctis takes one long, final look before he turns his gaze back earthward. His vision dances with sunspots for a moment, afterimages from the blinding light – but when it clears, Noctis sees a small black dog there, patient and watchful as always.

Umbra has been waiting.

"Alright," Noctis says. "We're ready to go back."

note: short, punchy, and absolutely chilling

Eschaton by nirejseki

Sure, it's the end of the world, but that just means someone's got to fix it.

And then the world found its somebodies.

(aka, with Noctis gone into the Crystal and no one sure when he'll be back, Ignis, Gladio, and Prompto end up saving the world one piece at a time)

note: I like worldbuilding and MTs alright? and schoolteacher Gladio will never not be funny/great

Astra Inclinant by thekindmagic

“Look,” Aranea laughs, shaking her head. “I’m not trying to shit on your destiny. But the way I see it? A lot of the time, there’s no big mystery. You either keep going, or you don’t.”

note: how could I not rec femslash? beautiful melancholy mood. I’m so sad for Luna

Starlight and Shadow by ohmyfae

While Noctis and his friends are setting up camp, Ardyn Izunia happens to accidentally stumble onto the runes of their haven. The magic of the haven pulls him into two halves; One is Ardyn, a small child with a bit of an ego and a limited knowledge of the world at large, and the other is the Scourge, shambling and groundless, determined to seek out its former host and consume the light it finds there.

note: fun read!

On the Care and Keeping of Prompto by ohmyfae

Congratulations! You have been chosen to ensure the well-being of PROMPTO, who is: 1. An absolute darling. 2. Of more intrinsic value than you, your significant other, your ancestors, and the world at large. 3. Two years and four months old 3a. This is very important to remember 4. Behind you.

note: also a very fun and fluffy read! also the fic that introduced me to the amazing crackship of Ardyn and Cor, and I say crackship but... I want more of it

Kingdom Hearts

The Price of Melodrama by LawnNinja

Xemnas never imagined that one of the hardest parts of his plan would be the stupid names.

note: deny it all you wish but you know this happened. also XULORD

(i don’t need you to) Worry for Me by Cygna_hime

In a fit of defiance and desperation, Vanitas disobeys his Master's orders and goes looking for the missing half of his heart. He finds it, and something else as well, something he never expected to find anywhere...

note: I absolutely love this I’ve read this like... 3 or 4 times? go read it now

Bleeding Heart by keelahselai

Xemnas was fundamentally a bad person. Born from the fracture of Xehanort's heart, he had only caused pain to those he banded together with under the promise of finding a way to return all their hearts. He shattered the Organization he'd founded for his own gain, and he understood this with cool indifference. But beneath everything, carefully kept folded away and hidden from Xigbar's prying eye, he was also made from the other inhabitant of Apprentice Xehanort's body. And as troubling as it could be to their plan, he kept it hidden from all.

(Or, how Terra managed to keep his head above the water for thirteen years)

note: I absolutely love the.. I don’t know what it’s called, but let’s say Terramas even though that sounds like a ship name... I absolutely love that trope. this one has such just a great mood y’know?

By Choice or Chance by Six_Piece_Chicken_McNobody

Lazy afternoons are a universal phenomenon.

note: I just love Xehaqus’s tragedy. this is nice, fluffy, and one of them is going to murder the other in his own selfish lust for power. (I know III said Xehanort had other motivations but I just love the “he’s such an utter bastard that all his relationships are going to end disastrously” interpretation)

Whatever Will Be by NanakiBH

Once I tell you the words I've been unable to say, it will be goodbye.

note: more explicitly melancholy mood than last one, still great.

[illegalfox]

NONE OF Y’ALL WARNED ME ABOUT THIS SUNSHINE

[ninemoons42-lestallumhaven]

this is so bittersweet and sharp and lovely, it made me tear up

Ignis and E? :Da

“Sharing a drink”Thank you so much for this prompt, and sincerely, I am so sorry it took me so long?? (I hate real life, I have better things to do)This is at the end-game “return to Insomnia” part…

Ignis and the othersfollow Noctis  belowground for one finalrest before entering the Citadel. Chancellor Izunia will be waiting for them. They all know it. It’s almost over.Ignis leans against the bunkroom wall near the door, unwilling to give up thesecure vantage point. If anything comes near them, he’ll hear it.Gladio sighs fromacross the room and settles heavily. He’ll be facing the door.One of the bunkmattresses creaks, and Ignis would be willing to bet that Prompto makes aninteresting sight, sitting as he most likely is cross-legged on the bed in hisKingsglaive uniform. 

Noctis doesn’t sit. Ignis can feel Noctis’s magic hummingat the base of his skull, amplified by the Ring of the Lucii like a speakergenerating feedback. He can feel his exhaustion, too.He thinks he can,that is. But it’s difficult to sort out whose fatigue is whose when they’re allso desperately tired.

Keep reading

[lysaa-alyssa]

i still can’t believe luna is getting married to aranea

@thekindmagic

[trash-lord-the-second]

Of course, somehow my first saved photos is Specs and the Prince. I blame @thekindmagic

[nebulous-tundra]

@thekindmagic pt2/2 and then these lovely aus that make me feel Things

[demishock]

@thekindmagic

[wandringaesthetic]

Final Fantasy XV fanfic recs

I’ve been spending an embarrassing amount of time in the FFXV tag on AO3, so I figured I may as well put that time to constructive (?) use and share some love for some fics I have enjoyed 

(*note that I have certain predilections. I like Noctis/Prompto and Ignis/Gladio, any other pairing between the chocobros are a hard sell for me. I dislike real world AUs, soulmate AUs, time-travel fix-it fics and alpha/beta/omega dynamics. I have read some Ardyn/various fics and some of them have been good, but that goes into the Sin Pit that I am not talking about. Sorry.)

Reformation by moonside - It’s Noctis/Prompto, but it’s mostly about Prompto’s body issues. A rare combination of well-written, well-characterized, well-thought out and hot. All-round beautiful.

Lullabies Against a Long Night by gevaisa - About various side characters and a couple of main characters right after Noct gets stuck in the crystal. Do you like seeing people come together after the apocalypse? Well, I do. Excellent world-building.

Running Down a Dream by tenshinokorin - a collection of road-trip one-shots. Mostly funny, occasionally heart-breaking, superbly written.

Astra Inclinant by thekindmagic - AU where Luna lives after Altissia and is under the protection of Aranea. Excellent Luna and Aranea dialogue and characterization. It’s tagged Luna/Aranea but that hasn’t really happened yet.

12 Years of Christmas by greyskiesblack - Series of shorts about Noctis et al. at various Christmases. Neat glimpse at Noctis, Gladio, Ignis, Iris as children. Kind and soft. Writing children well can be hard, but this fic does it.

Road Trip - Interludes by Sekiei - collection of Ignis/Gladio pieces, some of them in a Happier Ending AU. These are so good! Superb writing. Great dialogue. Really insightful characterization. Heartbreaking. Sexy, too. Yeah.

Shed Some Light on Things by CrossedQuills - also takes place in a Happier Ending AU where Noctis is king. Some very loving polyness among the chocobros. Most satisfying OT4 I’ve read. 15 chapters. Good stuff.

Sober Man Out by ohmyfae - Gladio takes care of his drunk friends. Fun and funny.

Life Imitates by Riona - Prompto gets various lectures about dating Noctis except they’re not??? Dating??? Cute and funny.

And since this is my rec list and I can do this, why not try my fic ? The one people seem to like the most is about how Prompto came to be part of the Crownsguard. It’s in-progress.

[spacs]

Hey if you guys want to be really sad listen to this and think about Ignoct. Specifically Ignis post chapter 13.

[nnoitragilga]

@thekindmagic and I have come up with an au that kills the man

[stephicness]

Hihi! I was wondering if you have a favourite Ravus pairing(s)/OTP(s)?

Ravus x Happiness.Ravus x Everyone.Ravus x The Thing.

Haha, okay, okay. I’ll be more serious now. Though the second one’s probably the most accurate out of them all. Like, I’m usually the kind of person who ships everything and everything, right? But literally with Ravus, I can ship him with anyone and everyone, and I’d be pretty okay with it.

Like, I started off as an Ardyn/Ravus shipper (because let’s be real, that was begging to be shipped the moment they appeared on screen together), so they have a special place in my heart, but hm…Why don’t I just tell you about some of the many pairs I like for Ravus? Yeah… Why not?

Ardyn Izunia x Ravus Nox Fleuret – As I said before, I started shipping these two right off the bad. The first instinct of ‘TWO HOT MEN BEING HOT AND SEXY TOGETHER’ plus the fact that you could totally tell that they had an interesting chemistry that was both mysterious and kinda intriguing. So I was all ‘Yes. I approve of this ship!’ And then what do you know? Verse 2 came out and I was all ‘THIS SHIP IS ALOT MORE PROBLEMATIC THAN I THOUGHT.’ But then I sort of shrugged and ended up shipping it even more. 

Because, like, the fact that it is problematic was really interesting to me? Ardyn probably got the chance to see Ravus fight his way to the top of the Niflheim ranks, probably was there was Ravus healed and adapted to his MT arm, probably knew Ravus was going to betray the empire and kept him out of trouble (and his way) so Ravus could do it. There’s just alot of behind the scenes stuff you can speculate, and I think it just adds more to what you can imagine with this ship. The comedy, the angst, the comfort, the pain, all of it together, I imagine. And I really do enjoy the thoughts of them and the things you can imagine with them!

Ravus Nox Fleuret x Noctis Lucis Caelum – With this ship, I didn’t really think too much of it until someone had asked me to write Night over here. After writing it, I began to come to a revelation that ‘Wow, I really liked this ship!’ It was the whole bonding through coping type relationship that really struck at my heartstrings. And it struck a chord with me even more so when I was asked to write Night Terrors, as if Ravus was coping with the aftermath of Luna’s death and of Ardyn’s manipulation. It was a really angsty ship, and I really enjoy writing them like such.

But also, they have alot of comedic aspects with them too, with the whole ‘You’re a little shit/you’re an asshole’ banter between the two. I live for that kind of banter, and these two just make it so fun to write. Like, even if Ravus is a butthead, he still respects Noctis to an extent. Even more so when Verse 2 was released. Calling him by not only his first name (for fucking once!) but also calling him ‘my king?’ Yes. Yes, please. I hope that I can write more of these two in the future!

Gladiolus Amicitia x Ravus Nox Fleuret – These two were purposed to be though, not a prompt, but a headcanon written by @thekindmagic about the dynamic between Gladio and Ravus and how they would make a great ship. And needless to say, my thoughts were immediately swayed. Like, they have so much in common with one another: both brothers, both protectors, both with an awful temper. They’re practically made for each other and act as foil characters despite them also being radically different. They’re got a unique chemistry that I’m a super sucker for, and I adore them.

But at the same time, consider this too: the rivalmance. Yes, I am a big fan of the ‘rivalmancy’ trope, and I really dig it when the both really hate each other, but for some reason find a way to click. You see it reoccur throughout some of my works whenever they interact with one another, but the fact that these two are competitive rivals, but also have the potential of probably having a really good ship together… Ah, it brightens my world~ I’d wish to explore more writings with them too, that’s for sure.

Ravus Nox Fleuret x Prompto Argentum – At this rate, I may as well say I ship Ravus with all of the chocobros (though I still gotta ponder more on Ravus/Ignis). But out of the quartet of pretty boys, Prompto and Ravus is  a favorite of mine. Because, like, they’re so cute? The idea of the grumpy cat and the cutie puppy developing a relationship together is super precious. Like, when Prompto smiles, how could you resist smiling as well?? It’s inhuman if you do! Like, I can see Ravus admiring Prompto’s optimism and willingness to keep pushing forward, and I can see Prompto really looking up to Ravus (literally too) as a protector and a hero he wants to one day become. They’d have actually a really pleasant relationship, I think.

Not to mention too that there’s potential for angst. Just imagine it: Prompto being the light of Ravus’s life after he thought hope and happiness were memories away. And then Prompto shows him that maybe there was something better than just always being angry. Both can bond over the fact that they are products of MT experimentation, both sharing their pain, their experiences of loneliness. And imagine too: Ravus turning into that daemon monstrosity and Prompto being there at Ravus’s side as he fades away. Because nobody should have to be alone ever again – Prompto knew that the best out of everyone. slkerkls Happiness, angst, drama, oh my! Give me it all with this Ray of Sunshine ship!

Other ships include…- Ravus x Aranea- Ravus x Loqi- I think at one point, I thought about Cor x Ravus- Sephiroth x Ravus came to attention at one point too- I planned on editing an MEP part with Genesis x Ravus x Caius before too

slkjrjksls I really like Ravus. And I really like shipping Ravus with other people too~ C: All of the ships! Tell me about all of them!

[nunano]

Tagged by: @sxngenshiki yaaaay! xD

Name: Sofia Nickname: Moony/Moo/Nuna/Sof Star Sign: Aquarius Height: 173cm <3 Favorite Colors: Blue and many others x’D Current Time: 8:35pm Average Hours of Sleep: Hmmm, 6-8 hours >>Uu  Lucky Numbers: I don’t know.....I like 7 but I’m pretty sure it’s not my lucky number x’D Last Thing I Googled: Well, one of my students asked me about the translation for “rosca de reyes” so it was that. Reason? Because It didn’t cross to my mind search for it x’D. But it’s “King cake”.  Words That Come to Mind: “Sleep” sorry, I didn’t sleep well ‘cuz the police was working a lot for what’s happening in the country *sigh* Happy Places: Home, my room, my parent’s room, my big sister’s house, being with my friends (that’s not a place but they make my day), hmmmmm.... Also, a beautiful place in nature. Celebrity Crush: None, don’t hate me x’D Favorite Bands/Artists: Hmmmmm..... not really a fan of Bands or Artist. I enjoy music of almost all type. So not Artist fan, but instead I’m fan of some songs :) Last Movie I Watched: ........................................ Fantastic beasts and where to find them, yeah...... ahahahahha I need go to the movies more often x’D Dream Trip: I WANT TO MEET MY FRIENDS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES!!!! Also, I want to visit some good places with spectacular view :’D 

Tagging: @red-madness, @raiilynezz, @erikairi, @bk-eldarion, @thekindmagic, @thestalkerghost  and anyone who want to do it. Btw,  to people I tagged, feel free to do it or not. I don’t mind :) 

Except Yami, you have to do it my dear x’D

[rsasai]

RULES: Tag 10 people you would like to get to know better Tagged by: @thekindmagic thank you :3 Name/nickname: Sai. People have been calling me this for so long I answer to it like I would my real name Relationship status: a mess. Pretty sure it is over, just waiting for confirmation Favorite color: green. Pretty much every green. Pets: Reno, my mutt and Maggie, my blue heeler, and then Queen Yoshi the cat. Last song I listened to: Stand by Me, Florence and the Machine's cover Favorite TV show: 神様もう少しだけ (kamisama mou sukoshi dake, which I watched with my mom's best friend/basically my aunt as her way to explain the things going on in my house when I was like 8. Interesting aunt of mine. She translated a lot of it but it was one of the ways I learned Japanese when I was younger.) First Fandom: Final Fantasy VII. You know how some kids play "Cops and Robbers?" We played FFVII with Lego block swords. Hobbies: Writing, reading, sewing, playing video games, going to metal concerts and breaking my face smushed in. Books that I’m currently reading: It. Again. I m trying to get through it but it muddles like halfway through. Favorite book: Other than Harry Potter, probably Lost Souls? by Poppy Z Brite. Worst thing you’ve ever eaten/tasted: the only thing I can think of is uni, or sea urchin. I ate it at a sushi restaurant once and nearly threw up. Favorite place: I have a deep love for Shinjuku park. I work nearby, so sometimes I just go there and sit down with a blanket. It makes me feel better. Tagging: @ardwynna @ataraxetta @skating-homos @superespresso @tim-zi-vil @loveiscosmicsin @chocobrosb4hoes @thy-iheart @devonbee @noctass Don't feel obligated!