~3rd Person POV~

In a deep slumber, Noctis was at peace until he felt someone poking his cheek repeatedly. Cracking his eyes open, he saw the girl who had stolen his heart. "(Y/n), what are you doing?" Noctis asked groggily. She smiles and kisses him on the cheek. "It's time to get up, sleepyhead. We've gotta head to Lestallum and claim our reward from the tipster for our hunt yesterday."

Noctis let out a small groan as he sat up and stretched his arms. He leaned forward and stole a kiss from (Y/n)'s soft lips. She combed her hands through his hair, trying to straighten the bedhead he was suffering from. The couple leave the tent and were greeted by a mouthwatering aroma.

"Ah, Noct is finally up," Ignis said as he handed out breakfast.

"So, what's your secret to waking His Highness?" Gladio asked with a smirk. (Y/n) places a finger over her lips, signaling she wouldn't give away her secret. "No way on Eos am I telling you that secret."

"Is it dirty?" Prompto chimed in. Noctis rolls his eyes and sits in a chair inbetween (Y/n) and Ignis. "I'll leave that up to your imagination," she responds cheekily. Prompto began to blush and tried to hide it while eating. They eat breakfast in silence until it was time to head out. The group clean up the campsite and head to Lestallum.

Finally arriving, the five head to the tipster to collect their reward. It was noon by the time they received another hunt and began their trek back to the car. Noctis stayed with (Y/n) when Ignis informed them of their low curative supply. The two were crossing the street when the sound of screeching was heard. After the screeching came the sound of a loud crash. Noctis turned around to see (Y/n) was no longer behind him.

"Someone get help!" He hears a person yell. His eyes traveled to the car that had gone out of control only seconds ago. His eyes widened when he saw who had been hit by the car. Dropping everything in his hands, Noctis ran over to (Y/n) and gasped at her bloodied form. "(Y-Y/n)?" He turns to see her face, only to be greeted by lifeless eyes. Before he could do anything, a wave of shock hit him and he passed out.

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Noctis jolted up and found himself back in the tent. "Wow, that was quick," he heard someone giggle. Turning his head, he saw a smiling (Y/n) sitting next to him. Noctis' breath hitched in his throat as he latched his arms around her. "You're okay," he whispers.

"Why wouldn't I be? You must've had a nightmare," she said, placing her gentle hands on his back and rubbing in a circular motion to soothe him. "It felt so real, though," he said. (Y/n) kissed him on the cheek and messes with his raven hair. "Let's go eat breakfast. It'll get your mind off of things. Also, make sure to be ready within an hour. We'll be turning in our hunt."

Noctis froze hearing the information. His heartbeat picked up, realizing what had happened wasn't a dream. "Didn't we do that yesterday?" He asked.
(Y/n) shook her head and pulled away from him. "No, silly. We just hunted the Ayakashi last night." When he saw her leaving the tent, he immediately grabbed and pulled her back in. Confused at his sudden actions, (Y/n) didn't move an inch. Noctis placed his hand on her cheeks and stared into her beautiful (e/c) eyes. "When we get there, do not leave my side for a second."

She nods while staring back into his hypnotizing blue irises. "A-alright." Noctis smiles at her response and lets her go. They leave the tent and enjoy breakfast with the others. Packing up, the group heads to Lestallum to receive the gil from the hunt.

Ignis parked the Regalia and everyone got out. Noctis listened to the same conversation he heard what only felt like hours ago. He took note of all his surroundings to make sure he wasn't going crazy. Sighing, he handed over the hunt to the tipster.

"Our supply of curatives is low," Ignis informs. Knowing what was going to happen next, Noctis' eyes darted over to (Y/n). She took up the chore of restocking the potions and elixirs and took him along.

Completing their task, the two reached the main road where (Y/n) was killed previously. Noctis' hand shot out and grabbed her own and pulled her off the main road. Just as he pulled her to safety, the car that hit her sped by. (Y/n) squeezed his hand and thanked him. Relief washes over him, knowing that she was safe. "Let's get back to the Regalia," he said. She nods and they finally reach the car.

Placing the curatives in a bag in the trunk, they hopped in and Ignis drove to their next hunting sight. Noctis was messing with (Y/n) when Ignis slammed on the brakes and caused their bodies to lurch forward in their seats. "We've got company," Gladio said.

Magiteks jumped down from the airship and began to approach slowly. Everyone got out and summoned their weapons. Noctis was about to charge into battle until a dreaded feeling grew in his chest. He placed a hand over his heart and snapped his attention to (Y/n). Her and Gladio were facing off a group of Magitek Assassins while Prompto and Ignis handled the Axemen. Noctis had frozen in place due to the overwhelming feeling of dread.

"Noct, hurry up and help us!" Prompto cries out. The prince snaps out of his daze when he heard the screams of (Y/n). Everyone directed their eyes towards her to see she had taken a blow for Gladio. An axe was lodged in her side, blood pouring from the wound. Noctis' eyes winded in horror at the sight. Anger consumed his whole being and he yelled out for her. Throwing his blade, he warps and kills the Axeman who was responsible.

(Y/n)'s body falls to the ground, unmoving in her own pool of blood. Noctis fell to his knees and crawled over to her. Prompto, Gladio, and Ignis ran over to her side, in hopes it was just a nightmare. Sobs came from the prince as he pulled (Y/n)'s dead body in his arms. He hugged her and cried on her shoulder. Her once warm skin was now cold to the touch. "Not again..." he mumbles sadly. Prompto fell to his knees next to Noctis and placed a hand on (Y/n)'s. He flinched at the cold feeling and began to shed tears. Gladio and Ignis stood above, watching with melancholy eyes.

"Oh, King of Kings. Hear my pleas only once. You must save your Queen, for the day shall repeat profusely until she is safe from death's grasp. Only you can save what is yours."

Hearing Gentiana's voice made the whole world around Noctis spin. While still holding (Y/n) in his arms, he fell unconscious.

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Noctis gasped for air as he woke from his unconscious state. Looking around, he saw he was back in the tent. Noctis gripped his hands tightly together, remembering his lover's cold, dead body. "The day is repeating because (Y/n) keeps dying. That means... she'll be targeted by anything and anyone."

Gentiana's words repeated in his head over and over again. His thoughts were ripped through when the tent flap opened. "Oh, hey, you're awake," the cheerful voice of (Y/n) rang through his ears like beautiful bells. "Well, that makes my job easier. Iggy has breakfast waiting. Hurry up and get ready. We've got some gil to collect." She smiles at him brilliantly. Noctis lunged forward and grabbed her by the wrist. (Y/n) yelped in surprise as Noctis pulled her down and pinned her underneath him. He stared into her gleaming (e/c) eyes with determination.

"No matter what, I will protect you this time," he declares with a strong, deep voice. Still confused, (Y/n) questioned the prince. "What's going on, Noct?" He slowly closed his eyes with a sigh and laid his head in the crook of her neck. "Just... don't leave my side for a second today. I can't stand to see it a third time."

Knowing something was wrong, (Y/n) agrees and sticks to him like glue. The same incidents that occurred the first two times happened again. Noctis was able to save her from the car and the Axeman. Next, she had almost been caught by a landslide while they were climbing up a few rocks to get a picture for Vyv. He thought quickly and warped her to safety. Then, she was targeted by a voretooth that came out of nowhere. Finally, they reached Galdin Quay to stay for the night.

"What a day," Prompto sighs.

"The only one who had an eventful and perilous day was (Y/n)," Ignis said, recalling all the times she had almost lost her life. The (h/c) haired girl said nothing as Noctis held her hand, guiding her to their room. The three wished them a "goodnight" and headed to their own room. Once safely inside the room, Noctis closed the door behind him and locked it. He then sat on the bed next to (Y/n) with worry. "How are you feeling?" He asked, concern dripping from every word.

"I... can't believe so many things happened to me today. If you didn't say what you did this morning, I surely would be dead." Noctis wrapped an arm around her and cradled her head against his chest. "Now's a good time to tell." (Y/n) looked up at him with a questionable gaze. Noctis told her all of what had happened the two previous times when she died and what Gentiana had said to him.

(Y/n) didn't doubt him for one second. The fact he knew about the first two incidents was enough to convince her. "But, you didn't know about the landslide and the voretooth?" She asked. Noctis shook his head and tightened his grasp on her. "No, those were new. That's why I told you to stay by my side. If Gentiana didn't tell me what was happening, who knows how many times I would've watched you die."

(Y/n) wrapped her arms around Noctis' torso and hugged him in her warm embrace. "Since the day is over, does that mean I'm safe?"

"Yeah, it does." He kissed her on the top of the head and smiled in relief. With her in his arms, he fell back on the bed and she laid on top of him, her arms still around him. "Then, we can rest in peace and put all of this behind us," she whispers. Noctis steals a kiss from her before his eyes close from the exhaustion of the day. The prince stroked her hair softly, making (Y/n) fall into a peaceful slumber. "Even though today is over with, I still will worry about you," he whispered incoherently to himself. Giving her one more kiss was the last thing he did before falling into a deep slumber.