A/B/O Promptis bc omg yaaaaas

[starless_sky]

 
It has been a miserable month so far. He thought he had everything, he thought he had the third astral in the bag, he'd finally make contact with Luna and convince her to join them. He'd finish this war against the empire and get the crystal back and everyone would go home. He could be with Prompto then, because he KNEW Luna would understand. Hell, she probably had someone else. He never felt like they were in love even through their notebook messages. They were friends forever but that was all it was, friendship. He was on the cusp of it, on the cusp of getting Luna away from the empire, the move that would turn the tides in this uphill battle but then everything changed and things went downhill and kept rolling down and down just getting worse. Luna died and Ignis was blind, darkness was falling, the daemons were getting worse, he was unhinged, he couldn't fucking focus, he was snapping at his friends, Gladio was at the end of his patience with it and they were getting further into imperial territory which just meant everything was going to be tougher. More security checks, tighter security checks. More guards... more events like how he and Prompto had to get off the train to fend off mechs. 

And gods, Prompto. Noct had... he didn't want to think about it and at the same time he couldn't get it out of his mind. Prompto's panicked face as he fell from the train. Standing there on the top watching as his body quickly shrank in the distance and was gone... the sinking feeling like he wanted to fall to his knees and maybe drop of after him. The horror of realising he was duped. That chase through the train was Prompto... he had thought in the back of his mind that the way Ardyn had been talking was weird, it wasn't his normal speech pattern but he hadn't... been thinking then. He was just so angry, he needed to avenge Luna, he needed to avenge his father. The crytsal. Insomnia.... what he'd said to him, he'd blamed Prompto for everything then threw him off the train. What must he think now? He'd told him he loved him, that he wanted to mark him, that he wanted to be his alpha back in high school and in Altissia he made it clear to Prompto his feelings hadn't changed but then Luna died and poor Prompto had kept a sensitive distance while Noctis withdrew from the world... it looked like he changed his mind didn't it? 

Prompto was alone and vulnerable to Ardyn... Ardyn. How could he let this happen? He would fix this, if he had to tear down every window and door in Gralea. But that may not be necessary. He was sure the asshole chancellor would place him in the keep. If it wasn't so damn hard to stop getting his hopes up every time there was an illusion. Every time it was an MT running ahead, dipping around a corner, or slumped in a chair Noctis' breath hitched and then his heart sank when it wasn't him. He started to wonder if it would only be illusions and maybe Prompto wasn't here after all. But then they headed into a chamber, one that didn't seem like the main path but just for completion he and Ignis and Gladio stepped inside. Down a musty hallway of cells.... and there he was. Or at least an image of him. He couldn't get the doors open fast enough. What was he in? Gods... Ardyn is going to pay for this. He didn't miss the circular saws on the table. He didn't want to think about it. He had to get him down, had to get Prompto out of that thing. 

Comments

[starless_sky]

Noctis never wanted to marry Luna. He loved Luna as a friend, even a sister, but not as a lover. He couldn't marry her when he had Prompto. She'd have known it too... he talked about Prompto to her in their notebook. Before the betrothal. She would never have married him knowing about Prompto, it would be against her morals.

"Suppose it does. But... suppose there are other kids running around here with black hair. Not a lot of people knew what Noctis looked like. They knew us but didn't know who we were. I think Vyv is the only person from this city who knows Noct's real rank and we already talked. He's good, he won't tell anyone. But if we don't call the kids by their true surname... if we call them Argentum in the meantime... it ought to help. Who would even know?"

[wideaperture]

"I guess that means they can't have Lucis as a middle name either..." Prompto sighed one last time, and this time blew the air through his lips to make a shuddering, vaguely annoyed noise.

Then he put his hands on his stomach and patted it softly. "Alright kiddos, we better do what Uncle Gladio said and go take our vitamins." He considers Gladio before leaving. "Let me know if you need anything else, all right big guy?"

[starless_sky]

"Might not be the best idea... for now. But pick names that will sound good with 'Lucis Caelum'. When Noct gets back you can switch the names to what they ought to be." and that was that. The royal twins were only going to be hidden a short while. Noct would be back soon and they'd move on into the daylight. The new dawn, a daemon-free world... and Noct's reign.

"I got it, thanks... just get settled for the night, I'll finish up and join you later, ok?" and later did come. The body was ready and they could have their funeral and let it be known for Ardyn to come sniff out the body. They'd have the service in Lestallum since everyone else was already here... but he wanted to have it elsewhere since that would mean Ardyn could come look at the body and not be so close to Prompto. Being in the same city as him was too close for Gladio. Being on the same planet as them was too close for Gladio's comfort but you take what you get.

In the meantime, the children seem to take the vitamins well. In fact, it helped calm them down so they didn't cause as much nausea.

Also in fact... Prompto might feel them soon. Like today. One or both of them like a little butterfly fluttering inside him. Like the faintest little tickle. But it's a baby moving.

[wideaperture]

Prompto was in the middle of his nightly ritual for getting ready for bed when it happened. He was brushing his teeth after having bathed and gotten into comfortable clothes. He hadn't even really been paying attention to anything other than watching his reflection in the mirror.

The feeling is a little bizarre and he has to stop what he's doing to experience it at first. "Ooh," he lets out without having enough time to second guess it.

Ignis hears him, of course, and expresses some concern once he does. He can't really tell from the room he shares with Gladio if the noise is one of pleasure or pain.

Mind if I just take over Ignis for this?

[starless_sky]

The feeling continued, it was a new thing. Like a tickle or hair brushing against skin... but it was inside. There it was again. Someone was awake and swimming around.

"What's wrong, Prompto, are you hurt?" Ignis could be heard getting up to find him.

lol better than rping with myself! :D

[wideaperture]

Prompto was hunched over by the time he heard Ignis's voice. "No! I'm fine," he said, his voice a bit too high pitched. "I think it's just... what did the doctor call it? Quickening?"

He think about how ironic it is that anything involved with him uses the word 'quick' but right now he's focused more on the sensation in his stomach.

"It's so weird..." Slowly, he straightens up and comes closer to Ignis. He reaches out to touch his arm. "Right now it's bed time right?"

forgive the wrong account, I am updating my icon masterlist.

[done_in_3]

"That so?" Ignis held still then and smiled, looking toward Prompto. His ears were adjusting for him already, he could pinpoint where people were even when they were at a distance. And he was improving. He'd get better over time, he'd learn to be blind and live a normal life despite it. He had a child to raise after all.

"Strange and new, though it is a good sign, Prompto. The twins are growing swiftly... can you describe it?"

[wideaperture]

"It's..." he started. He patted his stomach gently then, uncertain. He had such a mixture of intense emotions and he didn't have names for all of them. He felt in awe that there was life growing inside of him, and even more so that it was a life he had created with someone he loved. He felt frustrated that that person wasn't around to help him deal with it. He felt oddly sick because of that, or perhaps from the lingering sensitivity.

Before this moment, the idea that had twins growing inside of them had been abstract. Now, there was undeniable truth.

"It feels like a fluttering. Just enough to know that it's real."

Hey can you see this noct icon? Is it the "3rd party hosting" BS from photobucket?

[starless_sky]

Ignis took that in, thinking about it. Prompto didn't give him much to go on but he smiled at him. "Perhaps you should keep a diary of your pregnancy, perhaps when he returns Noct would like to read it." he might feel a bit more in touch with what Prompto went through without him.

"In the meantime... you are correct, it is bedtime for you. I shall stay up for the time being." and go check on Gladio even though he shouldn't. He'll wait for Prompto to fall asleep first.

is it the 3rd party hosting message

[wideaperture]

Prompto nodded before he remembered that Ignis couldn't see that. "I've been taking pictures every day." Then, after a moment, "Hey! I could do the same with you? So Noct could see your progress too."

Well dang, it shows up only for me apparently. Strange. How about this icon? Can you see it?

[starless_sky]

"I'll give it some thought." Ignis replied. "I am certain Noct will appreciate the effort you have been putting in." he paused.

"How was working with Gladio in the morgue... are you feeling alright, Prompto?" he can only imagine the discomfort of seeing ones own corpse. Even if it wasn't Prompto himself, the clone would be a close enough resemblance and Gladio had already told him what an unacanny likeness the cadaver had to their friend. It must be hard on the already sensitive and stressed man.

yes, and ignis is distractedly pretty, as always

[wideaperture]

Prompto is quiet about that for a moment. Then, finally, he wants to be honest. "No, not really," he admits finally. "You guys... you accepted me so quickly after you found out. Like it wasn't even a question. But I struggled a lot after I found out.

Aranea can tell you all about it. I tried to burn off my barcode."

I wonder what the issue is then...

[starless_sky]

Ignis expected this. He can tell just by Prompto's voice that something is wrong.

"It wasn't a question for us. It certainly wasn't for Noct. It wasn't for me, I know Gladio feels the same... I urge you, Prompto, do not carry your burden alone. You have us now, you must rely on us, we need each other now more than ever. Gods know I am a living example." he sighed.

"Self-mutilation would have brought only a different reminder. You need not bear shame for it. It is not something you chose, Prompto."

pb is a punk?

[wideaperture]

"It isn't something either of them chose either," Prompto pointed out. "If the people who got me out of there as a baby had picked literally any other baby, it would be a completely different man standing in front of you now.

And I'm not even sure you'd be able to tell the difference. Same DNA means same personality doesn't it?"

Must be

[starless_sky]

"Not necessarily. Even identical genes do not create identical people, take identical twins for instance. They are not always alike in personality and abilities. Not to mention your skills and your persona are shaped more by your life experiences than your genes... you are the only Prompto Eos has. Your twins may look the same as you but you are all different." and Ignis hopes that reassures him. He knows it's scientifically true even if the other man can't imagine it.

It must be hard though, to know they've killed so many not knowing... had Prompto always known?

"Did your parents tell you, Prompto? Were they the ones who brought you to Lucis?"

[wideaperture]

He found what Ignis was saying to be incredibly reassuring. That wasn't all that surprising, of course. Ignis had a way of making things seem brighter and more easily conquered.

"I... They never really talked to me much, honestly. Remember, I couldn't even say good bye to them before we left and then after the attack on the Crown City..." He was pretty sure they were dead. They hadn't reached out to him at all, and while that wasn't too unusual for them, it still hurt. There was still grief there he couldn't really process.

[starless_sky]

He tries, Prompto, he tries.

Ignis wondered about Prompto's home life sometimes... it reeked of neglect and it would explain a lot about him though it spoke of his strength and ingenuity. He could inspire himself without any support, he could reach goals on his own.

"I... see. My apologies, Prompto, I did not mean to dredge up unpleasant memories." his parents were probably dead but who knew. It might be impossible to find them in their current situation where they had to keep Prompto a secret. But who knew what the fake funeral would bring. Or who it would bring.

"You aren't alone here, Prompto... not anymore."

[wideaperture]

"I know," Prompto reassured him. "Meeting Noct and having him take me with you guys on that trip... It might have lead to some heartbreak and terrifying moments, but I wouldn't have changed any of it for the world."

He had to tell himself that, to make sure he didn't get too mad at Noct for not being around. It wasn't as if he had left for selfish reasons.

want to time skip again? Past the funeral and to the BABIES?

[starless_sky]

"I would have changed some things, though I do not regret what has happened." his blindness, Lunafreya's death. Ravus' death. Noctis' absence, and Prompto's pregnancy without his alpha's support. He'd change those things. And his majesty... he would like him to live too.

[wideaperture]

Prompto patted Ignis gently. "More than some, probably," he agreed. And then he yawned. "Okay. Bedtime. I promise I'll find you if I need anything." He says it mostly to reassure Ignis that he could go to bed too.


Months passed. They had the funeral, and Ardyn himself had shown up and set fire to the corpse. Prompto couldn't help but feel relief at that, even as he was worried about people having to put out flames. At least it seemed like Ardyn had bought it.

There was still no sign of his parents, though, and that made him even more certain they had died when the Empire had attacked the Crown City. He tried not to let it get him too down, but the grief was still there.

Prompto still took pictures every day, and eventually they showed a massive belly that caused his back to ache and feet to swell. By now, Ignis was completely bedridden and unable to get up. Prompto knew that Ignis hated that, but it was for his health and the health of his baby.

Then it was the day before the C-section, and Prompto had spent most of it with Ignis but now he was in the kitchen trying to put together some soup for him to eat while Prompto and Gladio were at the hospital.

[starless_sky]

In the following months, they moved in together into the massive flat that could hold all of them with room to spare. Prompto and the twins had their own wing with a door that Prompto could shut and close them off from the others. Ignis and Gladio had a similar setup in the center section and Iris and Talcott shared the far wing.

They still had guest rooms for Cor and Aranea if she felt like dropping in. Gladio furnished the place well, it was plush and comfortable and there was no lack of soft toys and baby stuff. Cribs, carriers, bibs, high chairs, baby utensils, bottles, bottle cleaners, clothes. Gladio went a bit nuts with it and one of the guest rooms was completely taken over by stuff. But it would see them through this next phase of their lives. It was about to get hard-- really hard. Prompto would have his and Noct's twins, Ignis wouldn't be able to move at all... then he'd have their son.

Ignis loathed every minute of it though Gladio was more than industrious. He found a personal radio for him and got recorded books and music for him. He had to work hard to find that stuff but he brought home new things for Ignis regularly and the blind man ate them all up. Books about pregnancy, about parenting, about child development... they spent a lot of time laying together in bed talking about their plans for the future and for their son. It helped Ignis to plan everything from discipline and expectations to birthdays and milestones.

And the days passed, the photos were taken, the babies were growing... Talcott was so excited and he tried to help Prompto as best he could.

"Should you rest, Prince?" he grinned. He insisted on calling Prompto by his title. As the king's omega he was technically a royal now. "I can finish the soup, Iris showed me how." his smile was so bright. "Please. Allow me."

[wideaperture]

Prompto winced at the title. He still wasn't used to being considered a prince, even if it was true now. "How about, you help?" he asked. "I want to stand and do something useful before I'm in bed for a while. You can taste test for me. I'm not supposed to eat anything tonight."

He offered Talcott a smile, reassuring him. "And you can call me Prompto, Talcott." It wasn't the first time he had said that, and it probably wouldn't be the last.

[starless_sky]

Talcott was just excited he could use the title at all. But he agrees with a not. "Okaaaay Prince Prompto." he knew he was being coy and he hurried to get wash his hands before helping with the soup.

"What are you gonna call the twins? Do you know if it'll be a prince and princess or two of the same?" he's so thrilled "I know Gladio is really excited. This is great, we're going to have a new set of royals soon. We have to teach them everything about Lucis and their country!" he wants to play with them too and take care of them. He wants to be involved.

"Oh, Iris said that. You can't eat before your surgery. Are you excited to give birth, Prince Prompto?"

[wideaperture]

Prompto had had a lot of mixed feelings about his situation since he had discovered it. At times he was angry and bitter, though he tried to hide that well. Sometimes, he would feel giddy and ecstatic. Others, he might feel lonely and depressed.

This night, though, before he was able to hold his children the next day. He felt at peace, calm, and ready to meet them.

"I am, Talcott," he said with a grin. "I'm excited to meet them and learn about the people they are going to become." He rubbed at his belly gently. "And I don't know the genders yet, I wanted it to be a surprise..."

[starless_sky]

No one blamed him for any of his feelings. They were numerous and tough and being a single parent was insanely hard. Just being a parent was hard and that was with normal children. But these kids had to be secret, safe, hidden... and they were magical too. This was going to be tough until Noctis returned.

"I'm excited too! I hope they like Cactuar when they're older. I can show them the figures King Noctis got for me!" because Noctis was the BEST right? He was so awesome. Have you SEEN his COMPLETED COLLECTION? "I can't wait to see them, can I read to them when they're born? Can I play with them when they're older? Do you have names decided in case it's boys or girls?"