A/n: ⚠️MENTIONS OF ABUSE AND RAPE⚠️ DO NOT READ IF YOU ARE UNCOMFORTABLE WITH THESE SUBJECTS.

Also, I do request like these because I know many authors don't. I want to write for those who have experienced such things and hope to put their minds to ease and know there are people out there that care about them. This was requested by capricorn97_otaku. Love you all!!!
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~(Y/n)'s POV~

After a fiery argument between Noctis and Gladio, the two had stormed off in opposite directions. Prompto watched as the boys walked away while Ignis kept his injured eyes to the floor. I stood from my seat, excusing myself and chasing after Noctis. I found him sitting down in the dining car with his head in his hands. Claiming the seat across from him, I sat down quietly. "What can I do to cheer you up?"

Noctis looked up at me, his sapphire gaze boring into my soul. "Make me a large sundae with tons of sprinkles."

I cross my arms with a laugh. "I'll have to see what I can do. I'm sure they got some ice cream around here somewhere. Not sure about the boatload of sprinkles, though."

Noctis smiled, placing his hands on the table. "All I need right now is you, (Y/n)."

"Now that, I can do," I beam.

As we sat and talked about everything but the ring and Lady Lunafreya's passing, the scars tainting my skin started to itch. When I tried to discretely scratch the ones around my neck, Noctis took notice immediately. He leaned over the table and grabbed my hand. "Stop scratching. You're gonna end up breaking the skin."

"Sorry, it's just... they itch and ache every now and then," I mumble.

He held both of my hands in his much warmer ones. "Don't apologize. It's Ardyn's fault, not yours. I'm just glad we were able to save you in time."

"You have no idea how happy I was to be freed from that cursed lab. For ten whole years, all they did was experiment with me. I can still feel the pain, but it's finally fading. Thank you, Noct." The raven-haired boy moves a hand to my cheek, gently stroking it with his thumb. I cover his hand with mine and lean into his touch. "There's something I haven't told you. And... And I feel that if I do, this weight in my chest will vanish."

"You can tell me anything, (Y/n)," he smiles softly.

Seeing him smile, I was able to relax and tell him what pieces had been missing from my story. I stared down at the table as I spoke. "Ardyn did... things to me I cannot erase from my mind or body. Not only was I a test subject for the empire, I was also the chancellor's plaything. He... He did the most vile things to me and my body is still tainted. He broke my sanity and shattered my mind."

Looking up, I saw his soft expression was completely void. From the rage in his azure eyes, I could tell he had connected the pieces. "That bastard will pay. I swear to you, (Y/n). He won't get away with what he's done to you."

I smile. "Thank you, Noct. Now that I've shared everything, I feel as if the weight is gone and I can finally breathe properly."

Noctis' anger was rewritten into fondness. He continued to hold one of my hands while he trailed his thumb across my knuckles. We fell into a peaceful silence and stared out the window to watch the passing scenery. When I turned my gaze back to Noctis, a sudden chill shot down my spine. I could tell he felt the same sensation as his eyes darted around the dining car.

A familiar chuckle rang out, my body tensing up from the familiar and malicious cackle. Noctis summoned his engine blade and stood protectively in front of me as I got to my feet.

"After myriads of agonizingly sluggish weeks, I have come for you, my dear." Ardyn appeared right in front of Noctis. The prince swung his blade, but the man dodged at the last second. "Now, be a good girl and come along. I wouldn't wish to harm your dear Prince Charming."

"Like hell you're taking her. A sick and twisted bastard like you deserves nothing more than death," Noctis growls lowly.

"Ah, I do believe you have no voice in our affairs."

"You're not taking her anywhere. I've heard all about the shit you did to her and you're not leaving this train alive." Noctis' eyes flashed red as he attacked the chancellor. I watched as his rage for Ardyn drowned his being and didn't hold anything back as he landed countless of strikes to the man's body.

"You've improved, Your Highness, but will it truly be enough?" Ardyn taunts.

"It'll be plenty," Noctis' glare sharpened. When he glanced over his shoulder at me, his gaze softened. "Go warn the others. I'll handle this bastard." Listening, I dash off and head to where Prompto and Ignis were.

Back in the passenger car, I saw Prompto sitting next to Ignis. The blonde's eyes darted to me as he heard the door shut behind me. He flew to his feet with worry-filled azure eyes. "(Y/n), what's wrong? Why're you in such a hurry?"

"I-It's Ardyn. He's on the train."

Ignis perked up and trained his injured gaze in our direction. "Why is the chancellor here of all places?"

"He wants me back," I confess in a low voice.

"He'll have to go through us first! Is Noct fighting him now?" Prompto asked, placing a comforting hand on my arm. I nod and he pulls me away from the door and stares into my (e/c) eyes. "Go find Gladio. Iggy and I will help Noct."

Nodding, I run through the next cars until I found Gladio in our cabin. I was completely out of breath and couldn't say anything as he spotted me. "(Y/n), what're you-"

"Ardyn..."

Saying the chancellor's name was all it took for Gladio to interpret my message. "Stay here," he demands, running past me and out of the car.

Wishing to not become a hindrance, I closed the cabin door and locked it. I stood far away from the door so I could see anyone that passed by. I sat down in silence, waiting for someone to return. As I almost delved into deep thought, I heard a loud 'thump' come from outside the door.

"There you are, my dear." The cabin door flies open to reveal Ardyn.

I summoned my bow and aimed an arrow at his chest. "Don't you dare take another step, you crooked bastard."

"Ah, ah, little one. You shouldn't be toying with such dangerous things." He took a step forward and I charged the arrow with a shadow spell while his golden eyes bore into me.

"I am no longer your toy. You will be leaving with empty hands," I growl, releasing the arrow. Before Ardyn could react, the steel tip embedded itself in his chest where his heart should be. The force of the projectile sent him out of the cabin and cause his body to smash into the window.

A grin spread across his face, but when he attempted to rip the arrow out of his chest, sable tendrils prevented him as they crawled out of the hole in his chest. "What is this sorcery?"

"Surprised you don't know since you had ordered the scientists to inject the serum into my body on a daily routine. Thanks to that, I am able to control forbidden magic not even the Astrals know about."

Ardyn turned into a gurgling mess as he tried to fight off the spell. The moment he was back on his feet, I delivered a powerful kick to his chest and sent him out of the window. The glass shattered everywhere as the chancellor fell off the speeding train.

I sigh in relief and dispel my bow just as the door to the cabin car flew open. "(Y/n), are you okay?"

I stepped away from the broken window. "Yeah, I'm fine."

"Where's Ardyn?" He asked, anger still tinted in his expression.

"Gone," I simply answer, gesturing to the shattered window. My back collided with the wall behind me and I sank to the floor. Noctis sat next to me and I rested my head on his shoulder. "Now I'm exhausted."

The prince chuckled, leaning his head against my own. "You and me both. Wanna take a nap?"

"What about the others?"

"They're fine. Prompto and Gladio were helping Ignis back to the passenger car when they told me to look for you when Ardyn disappeared."

"I seriously doubt we'll be seeing him anytime soon. That spell I used will incapacitate him for awhile. We can take it easy for now." Noctis slung an arm over my shoulder, pulling me closer. He twirled a (h/c) strand around his finger, which was a habit of his that I had noticed recently. "Why do you like to twirl my hair?"

"'Cause it's soft and I like playing with your hair."

"Maybe I should mess up your hair a few times. Anyways, how about some ice cream? I know you want a sundae, but I think the dining car only has a small selection."

"What about our nap?" He asked with an arched brow.

"We can do that after we eat ice cream. I need something sweet."

Noctis stood up and helped me to my feet. "Promise?"

I kiss him lightly on the lips with a smile. "Promise."