A/n: Welcome to the final chapter! I know I said this would be between 20-25 chapters, but I decided to end it here because I really wanna get to the next book, which will be Pestilence (Ignis x Reader). Thank you all for joining me on this journey through this book and supporting me! I hope some of you are looking forward to the next book in this series! Love you all!!!
~✨Celestial✨~
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The four returned to Meldacio safely. King Aeshema vanished as they drove away from Fort Vaullerey with just a smile painted on his face. Pestilence had vanished alongside the daemon king. Gladio and Ignis immediately searched for Dave and his team of hunters he planned to send to the fort just before they left to tell him the good news.

Prompto bought the caravan for a day and dragged (Y/n) inside before closing the door with his foot. He locked the door and tugged her to the small bedroom in the back. He scooped her up in his arms and tossed her on the bed. Before she could even push herself onto her elbows, he climbed on the bed and pinned her body to the sheets.

The air between them was silent as they stared into each other's eyes. Prompto's eyes darted to her neck and remembered what Ardyn had done. He grabbed both of her wrists in one hand, pinning them above her head while he used his other arm to support his weight and avoid collapsing on top of her body. Leaning down, he placed his lips on her neck and kissed the areas the chancellor had placed his own lips.

(Y/n) shuttered, her body shaking as she felt his soft and slightly chapped lips against her neck. "P-Prom, what're you doing?"

"Just erasing where that bastard kissed you." Then, he trailed his tongue over the spots he kissed just like Ardyn had done.

"Ah—hey! The licking is weird!" (Y/n) whined, cheeks turning bright crimson.

"Sorry," he chuckled at her cute reaction. "Just making sure I washed it all away. Did he do anything else to you on the ship?"

The Horseman shook her head. "No. Just the kisses and the... licking." She grimaced at remembering the feeling of the chancellor's lips and tongue against her skin.

Using her strength, she broke free of Prompto's hold and flipped their position. "Whoa!" The blonde shrieked as his world started spinning.

She grinned down at him as she straddled his hips and placed her hands on his chest. "As much as I would love to see where this is going, you're gonna need to get some rest. We've got a big day tomorrow."

"Man, I can't wait to see the Inner Sanctum," he excitedly exclaimed. "I'm bringing extra SD cards just in case I go overboard."

"And that's why you need to sleep." (Y/n) leant over and kissed him on the forehead. "Sleep well, sweetheart."

The moment (Y/n) went to climb off Prompto, the sharpshooter grabbed her hands before they lifted from his chest. "Could you stay with me?" He yawned. "I mean, I know you don't sleep, but... could you?"

Famine smiled down at him. "Of course, Prom." She pushed herself off his body and claimed the spot next to him. She reclined her head against his chest and snuggled into his side. One of his arms wrapped around her waist, rubbing his hand up and down her side in a soothing manner. She decided to see if she could sleep herself, listening to his heartbeat and his even breathing. When she heard his breathing become slow and deep, she knew he was asleep. She smiled warmly, closing her eyes with a content sigh. "Sweet dreams, Prompto."

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After several hours of sleep, the couple was up and about. Prompto took a shower in the minuscule bathroom as he had forgotten to take one when they returned. (Y/n) was sitting at the table beside the bathroom, waiting for him patiently. She stared down at the small piece of metal paneling she snatched up after the drop ship exploded.

When they returned to Lucis after escaping Gralea all those years ago, she completely forgot to fulfill her promise—to make Prompto another chocobo charm. She rasped her fingers against the wooden surface, pressing her fist into the side of her cheek as her elbow rested on the table. "Where to start..." The bathroom door flew open and she promptly hid the metal paneling in her pocket. She offered the blonde an innocent smile as she watched him dry his hair with a towel. "Hey, Prom. You almost ready to go?"

Prompto nodded with a slightly curious expression. "You always smell like vanilla and mint. What's the deal with that? I've never seen you take a shower."

"Well," she crossed her legs underneath the table. "Each Horseman has a distinct pheromone. While humans may smell vanilla and mint, monsters and daemons smell a threatening scent. But we do still take normal showers, Prom. Just because you haven't seen me take one doesn't mean I don't take them."

"Man," he sighed, tossing the towel on the counter. "Five years later and I'm still learning new things about the Four Horsemen."

"What's the fun in learning things all at once?" (Y/n) shrugged.

"That'd be information overload."

Famine stood up and crossed her arms behind her back. "Enough about me. Grab your camera and let's go! We've got places to be." Prompto nodded with a wide smile and snatched up his camera.

The couple left the caravan and walked a little ways down the road from Meldacio HQ. (Y/n) summoned Limos, who trotted around them with joyous neighs. The girl placed her hand on her steed's neck and petted her gently. "Ready to head home? We've gotta show Prompto the most beautiful places the Inner Sanctum has to offer within a week. You think we could do that?" Limos neighed, bobbing her head up and down. The Horseman smiled and kissed the horse's muzzle. "We're counting on you, Li-Li."

Prompto and (Y/n) mounted Limos and took off down the dark road. They watched the numerous of daemons avoid them as if they were carrying a deadly plague. The horse carried them all the way to the Duscae region to the Alstor Slough where the portal to the Inner Sanctum was located. As they ran across the vacant wetlands, the dimensional portal cane into view. Limos charged full-steam ahead and passed through it.

Safely on the other side, Prompto was forced to squint as a bright but warm light blinded him. "What is that?"

"Technically it's the sun. The Inner Sanctum experiences normal day and night cycles, but our sun is different from your dimension's," (Y/n) replied as Limos switched gaits to a gentle, slow trot. "You could say its more of a burning orb of mana, but it gives off the same warmth and light as the sun."

Prompto welcomes the rays of light against his skin. It's been five years since they'd seen the sun on Eos and he was overjoyed to feel the familiar warmth. He glanced around their surroundings and took pictures of the flora all around them as they rode through a forest.

Once exiting the forest, they crossed plains of grass and beautiful flowers. In the distance, the photographer spotted a grand stature.

"Whoa," he gasped in amazement. "Is that...?"

"The alcazar my sisters and I call home," Famine replied.

Prompto aimed his camera at the beautiful structure and took numerous of pictures. "I didn't think it'd be that big."

"Yeah," (Y/n) sorrowfully sighs. "With all those vacant rooms, it gets lonely."

"What about your sisters?"

"The place is so huge we don't cross paths as often as you think. We all have separate rooms, but we do enjoy meals together."

"Wait..." Prompto briefly paused. "I thought you guys didn't need to eat."

"We don't, but that doesn't keep us from the delicious food. Pestilence makes the best sweets and most delicious tea in all the realms. We'll have to make sure you try some before we head back to Eos."

They rode up a narrow path that wrapped around the cliffside all the way to the top. They reached the entrance of the alcazar, which was decorated with beautiful flowers and a large stone fountain. The gate was already open and Limos trotted through all the way to the front door.

The couple dismounted the horse and entered the grand building. They stepped into the foyer, which was lined in marble statues of the Six. Their shoes clacked against the marble floor as (Y/n) gave Prompto a tour of the alcazar. He never thought his trigger finger would be so itchy after years of having not taken any photos. At every turn, he found himself snapping a picture and hoping to relish in the beauty the Inner Sanctum has to offer. Walking the vacant hallways made him relaxed and the bright, warm light piercing through the windows made the feeling all the more blissful.

(Y/n) showed Prompto the kitchen, the bedrooms, the library, and ended the tour in the vast garden located in the rear of the alcazar. They sat down on a stone bench and the sharpshooter began scrolling through all the pictures he had of Noctis, Gladio, Ignis, and (Y/n).

From beside him, Famine peered over and saw the joyous smile fading from his face. She scooted a little closer and turned her body toward him, placing a hand on his thigh. "He'll be back, Prom."

"What if he doesn't come back?" Prompto expressed his doubts, lowering his camera and turning it off.

"I know he'll be back. Put some faith in Noctis. He's gonna need it when he returns. The gods like to take their precious time."

"You can say that again," he chuckled lightly. He placed the camera on the bench and took the hand on his thigh in both of his. He squeezed her hand gently, staring down at the green grass below. "Noct might not be here, but you are. That's all I could ever want and ask for."

(Y/n) smiled and rested her head on his shoulder. "Me, too."

Prompto rested his head against hers, stroking the back of her hand with his thumb. When he tried to go in for a kiss, the Horseman jolted up and flew out of his grasp and reach. She turned and faced him with an excited look. "Give me a few minutes and I'll be right back. I've got a surprise for you!"

The gunslinger watched with wide eyes as she dashed off. She didn't even give him enough time to respond before leaving. He smiled and shook his head in disbelief before standing and admiring the beautiful flora surrounding him. He found a bundle of (f/c) flowers and picked a single one. As he turned to return to the bench, he jumped a few feet in the air and screamed when he found (Y/n) directly behind him. "W-When did you get back?!"

"A few seconds ago. Sorry for scaring you," she giggled, holding her hands behind her back to conceal the gift.

Prompto was eager and couldn't hide his anticipation. "So, what's this "surprise" you've got for me?"

"It's nothing big, but I did promise to make another one." (Y/n) pushed her hands out toward him and opened them, revealing the silver chocobo charm resting in her palms.

His eyes widen as he remembers how Ardyn had taken the first chocobo charm she made for him when he mistakenly thought it was the summoning orb. He also remembers (Y/n) promising to make a new one, which he completely forgot. Reaching out, he took the charm and admired it with gleaming lapis eyes. "I-I love it, (Y/n)!"

"I know it's really late, but I'm glad I remembered. I did make a promise after all."

With a bright and warm smile, Prompto placed the chocobo charm in his pocket before placing the (f/c) flower he picked in her hair. He laced it through her golden locks and cupped her cheeks in his palms. Leaning down, he placed his forehead against hers and rubbed their noses together lovingly. "You are just... wow. I-I'm speechless. You're just so perfect."

"I'm far from perfect," Famine remarks just above a whisper.

"In my eyes, you are. I don't care about what happened in your past. All I care about is our future together." Prompto stared intently into her (e/c) eyes. "I love you so much."

(Y/n) smiled up at him, tears glistening in her eyes. "I never knew love felt this amazing. Thank you for giving me the chance to love someone and be loved."

Prompto kisses her passionately on the lips before pulling away. "I can't live without you. You're what's been keeping me sane all these years. I hope... I hope you'll never leave me."

She wrapped her arms around his neck and whispered gently to him. "I'll never leave you. I'll always be here by your side." With those final words, they exchanged one last kiss.

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A/n: Next up, Book Three: Pestilence (Ignis x Reader)! Once again, thank you for reading this book. Hopefully, it was better than the first one.