Too Much is Sometimes Enough Chapter 7
Prompto X Ruby Philomela
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“Now that we’re all awake, and apparently have a new companion” Ignis said, gesturing to the brilliant red Chocobo , “Now you will need a Chocobo whistle and some Gysahl greens to feed her.” Ruby nodded, hoping the group had enough money for that as he continued, "I'm going to go and gather some provisions for our trip. If you would like to make sure your companions are all set, we have reaper tails to hunt before we leave so both you and Prompto be sure to eat some breakfast.“
Nodding towards Ignis she took Prompto's hand, lacing her fingers with his even as her heart pounded in her chest and led him with her back into the RV. "Prom, would you please help me get Krypto and Wolfe settled in and fed?”
He nodded, smiling as the aforementioned fluffy kitten twined around his ankles mewing plaintively to be fed. Ruby beamed as she watched Prompto scoop Wolfe up cuddling the kitten close to his chest as he took an interest in his hair and began to bat at it, the sight of which sent her into a fit of giggles ending in a snort earning her a raised eyebrow from Prompto.
Ruby took this opportunity to take the length of braided rope Ignis had gotten for her and used it to take Krypto outside to use the bathroom. After he'd finished her stomach rumbled fitfully as she came back into the RV smiling she watched Krypto trot over happily to eat his breakfast beside Wolfe.
Leaning against the door frame she turned to smile at Prompto who was gathering up the last bits of their belongings and tucking them into bags, “I'm glad we’ll be stopping here and there on our trip so I can put Krypto and Wolfe up somewhere safe, since I wouldn’t want to leave em unattended in the Regalia." Prompto nodded as he zipped the last bag shut before getting them some food and sitting on the couch with plates for the both of them in his hands.
Inhaling deeply she couldn't help but smile at the scent of the delicious breakfast, Ruby walked over and cuddled into his side taking a plate for herself with a contented sigh. Nuzzling close as she took a bite of the freshly made crocque monsieur her mouth watered as the favors melted on her tongue. It was a perfectly peaceful moment, being cuddled up at his side and eating delicious food, her mind began to wander over the events of the last few days. As she glanced up at her blond haired companion, her smile and eyes softened, she marveled at how close they'd gotten in such a short amount of time. She couldn't even think of what would have happened if one of those creatures that she'd seen in her brief time here had found her that fateful day, instead of Prompto. Her voice was somber as she half whispered to herself "I’m so glad it was you that found me Prompto ….”
Prompto’s eyes widened, hearing her softly spoken words and the images they evoked. He didn't even want to imagine a world without her smile, let alone one where she hadn't been found and taken care of on that day. Looking down, seeing her head tucked under his chin and he kissed the crown of it in reply.
Flushing deeply, her breath caught and a smile crept across her lips as she both heard and felt the kiss though it was short lived, she sighed inwardly as she felt his muscles tense behind her as he realized what he’d done. 'Great..hes practically cringing..maybe he doesn't feel that way about me..' Reaching over, Ruby placed her plate aside she moved to take his hands in hers, tracing her fingers along the interplay of the calloused skin of his palms and rough leather of his gloves, finding her voice she spoke softly and full of emotion “there’s no need to be embarrassed, if you are..cause.. I won’t lie and say that you don't make me nervous, or that it hasn’t been forever since I’ve felt this way…. you make my heart race, it scares the hell outta me… but I like it. I..I like you..and just want to make sure that whatever this is doesn’t get messed up… so if you feel things towards me..then lets take things slow, and let whatever happens, happen..if I'm totally off base..then I'll understand.” Ruby’s voice trailed off as her courage failed her. She couldn't count how many times in her life she'd been rejected or more regularly ignored by the opposite sex and admitting feelings towards them was not her strong suite. She really didn't know what she'd do if he rejected her now..or if she'd be able to handle it. 'great job Red..go ahead and make the trip as awkward as you possibly can..its not like you can just go off on your own! What were you thinking??' Her internal ranting was cut off by his warm fingers lacing with hers and squeezing gently, she was so startled it took her more than a few moments to process his response.
Prompto smiled as he let out a breath of air he didn't know he was holding even as his heart pounded in his chest, relief clear on his face, glad to hear that she felt the same. While Prompto had looked at and fawned over women in the past he'd never been in any kind of real relationship before, especially since women tended not to notice him when he was around Noctis. 'she likes me...I can't even..wait..I should probably say something back..right? Oh six I am not good at this..OK you can do this Prompto..its just a girl..a very pretty girl..who likes things you like...and likes you ...say something!' “umm..me too”
Ruby had to crane her ears to make it out, and even then she didn't believe what she'd heard.. “you..you like me too?” Prompto's soft nod in response almost went unnoticed as he continued to hold and idly fiddle with her fingers laced with his. Blinking owlishly, a soft and steadily growing smile on her lips, Ruby peered up at him from her spot cuddled up next to him only to find his blue eyes looking back at her just as shyly, a familiar sparkle behind them.
He couldn't stop staring at her, he knew it was weird and he should really say something but her green eyes had his trapped and were slowly drawing him deeper and deeper until he found he didn't want to leave. It was strange, out of the women he had met and known in his life, including the few he'd been attracted to for a variety of reasons, he'd never had one that had both ensnared him and comforted him so completely before. Usually he was a stumbling and stuttering mess around a pretty girl, and while Ruby definitely had him flustered he didn't actually feel nervous around her, he felt safe..like he'd known her forever. Gently disentangling his fingers from hers, earning him a soft pout from her lips he reached up slowly and cupped her cheek as he continued to stare into her eyes, no words crossed between them in that moment, just emotions. Pure, simple emotions.
The sound of a food bowl being knocked over startled them both, breaking the peaceful bubble they had been in as they glanced around the RV looking for its source. Taking Prompto's hand in her own Ruby pulled him along with her to point out the food bowl on its side and food spilled across the floor with the two furry monsters fighting over its remains. Giggling at the sight they waited until the remaining food had been eaten and put their plates away as well as the ones used for the pet food and secured the both of them in the back of the RV, before joining the others outside.
Ignis hoped to reach their nest destination, The Gauldin Quay before nightfall. As the two rejoined the others Ruby was startled by the shout of "Ruby. Catch!" she was immediately grateful to her quick reflexes as she caught the medium sized package he had thrown her. Prompto peered over her shoulder in interest as she unwrapped it, finding: a golden Chocobo whistle on a thin chain that she draped around her neck with Prompto's help, a bundle of green-sweet smelling plants which Prompto identified as Gysahl greens and a few strange looking glass bottles. They felt strange in her hands, each were humming with power, some were ornate glowing with what looked like a life of its own, and one that resembled flames was warm to the touch, another was ice cold and the last gave her a slight zap. Eyes widening as she stared at the vials that appeared to hold living elements, looking up at Ignis the confusion clear on her face.
He smiled adjusting his glasses as he answered her unspoken question "those are a few hi-potions, just in case and some magic vials, at some point you may be able to pull the power out of them to use at your own disposal but until then they work similarly to grenades, throw them at something you want obliterated." Ruby's jaw was on the floor as she gingerly handled the vials taking them and gently arranging them in her jacket pockets feeling very much like she was a suicide bomber carrying such dangerous items contained by what appeared to be simple glass.
Ignis coughed slightly to clear his throat as he began walking towards the door "If everyone is ready we should get going.” Turning to address the slightly dazed redhead, “Ruby lets see if your new companion will grant you the permission to ride, it would certainly make this hunt go by faster and safer, if you weren't required to travel on foot.”
Blinking owlishly she moved with the group, her heart pounded in her chest she was suddenly very nervous, '...sure the Chocobo was sweet, and very pretty, but it was still a giant bird! What if it doesn't want to be ridden! I've seen what happens when horses don't like their riders, and they don't have sharp beaks!'
Taking the golden whistle in her hands she blew into it softly, a beautiful sound emerged and her Chocobo came trotting cheerfully towards them. Ignis stared intently at the creature in front of them that was fluffing its feathers and nosing about at Ruby's pockets, clearly smelling the Gysahl greens she had there. His voice cut through her thoughts. "I don't believe that this is a normal Chocobo, color not-with-standing'' the surprise and confusion clear in his voice.
Nobody had noticed Cid as he walked up behind the group until he spoke his voice tinged with awe had their heads turning, "Now that's a sight I haven't seen in a dogs age! That's a Draft Chocobo! "Blinking in confusion, Ruby's blood red brows arched as she waited for more information as Cid continued. "Draft Chocobo's are extremely rare, almost always found exclusively in the wild and they are usually extremely foul tempered, Ruby you're really got away with em, I'll say! Also this Chocobo can carry two riders at the same time" Also this Chocobo can carry two at a time"
Prompto and the others jaws were on the floor, Noctis walked up his eyes wide as he reached out gently stroking the birds feathers as she nuzzled into his hands. “you're not foul tempered, are you?” Prompto turned towards the Chocobo and spoke to her, his voice gentle and soft chuckling as the Chocobo was working its way through the group, greeting everyone. She nearly bowled Gladios over with a head butt and then whiffed at Ignis's hair earning her a stern look from him and raucous laughter from the rest.
Ruby beamed as she watched the interaction between her newfound companion and the group, cooing softy at her while you held some greens in your hand, she smiled as her Chocobo trotted over eagerly " hmmm what to call you..you are a beautiful shade of red..how about Akai, what do you think? Is that your name?"
A cheerful "kweh!" was the chocobo's response and Ruby giggled, stroking the soft feathers as she was nearly bowled over by the affectionate Chocobo . Calloused hands were on Ruby's shoulders in moments bracing her as the Chocobo nuzzled into her hands, with a hearty chuckle Prompto spoke his breath tickled her neck as he stood behind her.”I guess she likes it!”
Nerves buzzing, heart racing, Ruby leaned into Prompto's arms as she glanced at the giant Chocobo. "I guess now's a good a time as any to see if she'll let me ride her..." Prompto smiled as he moved to place the saddle they'd gotten for her on the Chocobo, cooing softy and speaking calming words as he did. With an ease as if he'd been doing it all his life Prompto pulled himself astride the giant Chocobo and extended his hand to Ruby.
“Come on, I won't let ya fall" taking his hand with a smile, Ruby pulled herself aboard Akai and snuggled up to Prompto's back her arms around his waist.
“As soon as the two of them were settled Ignis looked up at them with a smile, "Now that you're all settled, shall we? Do try not to run too far ahead, we don't want to get separated"
Both nodding in agreement Prompto urged Akai ahead and Ruby couldn't help but 'whoop' when the Chocobo bolted forward sending her hair streaming behind her as the wind caught it. Ruby glanced behind at the others, giggling as they had apparently decided to make it a race, Gladio and Noctis were egging one another on.
The group finally reached the area where the reapertails are supposed to be and stopped, Prompto hopped down from Akai helping Ruby down as well, her cheeks still flushed from the ride she cuddled into his side as they both looked back at the panting group who had finally arrived, Gladio had won but only just barely and he and Noctis were fighting about it, mentions of Noctis being scrawny and not training enough were heard before Ignis glared at them both, ending the discussion.
Relaxing slightly as she looked around at the area, Ruby felt a tickle on the edge of her senses similar to that of when you feel you're being watched, her thoughts were confirmed when Ignis spoke up "Eyes sharp everyone, we're not alone, our quarry should be nearby." Looking around, Ruby's eyes widened as she felt a ripple once more on the edges of her senses, "Guys, something over on the right. Its living.... whatever it is!” Just as quickly as she announced her warning, a hissing sound was heard,
Ruby extended her hands to summon her bow, marveling as it appeared and thrummed with energy as she drew it, aiming towards the hissing sound. Before she could worry about how long she'd be holding this position a scorpion like tail appeared and she knew this must be the creature they were hunting, firing the first shot she couldn't stop the excited squeal as its tail disintegrated and her second shot finished the creature off. “I got one!”
Prompto had summoned his pistol and taken out the reapertail beside the one she'd killed and grinned over at her, surprising her as he took a shot of the two of them, mid battle. Turning her focus back towards the battle Ruby blinked as the others had already killed most of the creatures. Noctis had her eyes nearly popping out of her head as he turned into a glimmering trail of energy and took out one of the reapertails, and a combination of Gladio's sword and Ignis's daggers finished the last one.
Now Ruby would have joined the group in the celebration that followed but something felt wrong, and she couldn't quite put her finger on it. Before she could express her concerns to the others the ground began to hum and the sound of a large engine was heard. Ignis called out a strange warning “Magitec overhead!” Blinking confused she glanced up to where Prompto had pointed beside her and saw what appeared to be a strange looking drop ship that was pouring out a small horde of soldiers.
The group tucked in towards one another as they looked over their opponents. Before Ruby could draw her bow Ignis called out to her “Remember those gifts I gave you earlier? Now's the time!” Blinking confusedly she thought for a moment before reaching into her jacket pockets and grabbing one of the vials, the one that was cold to the touch. Holding it up he nodded as she aimed and threw it as hard as she could at the group of soldiers that was approaching. The resulting explosion was incredible. A blast of air so cold it hurt was first, making Ruby grateful for her jacket as she blinked several times to clear her vision she couldn't believe her eyes. There the soldiers stood, frozen solid, all of them. Noctis and the others moved quickly nearly leaving her out of the battle as they worked to destroy the frozen soldiers, summoning her pistol she took out the last two before allowing it to dissolve into a glimmer of energy.
Coming back to her side Prompto took her hand and laced his fingers with hers, squeezing gently. “ya did great Red! Knew you could do it!”
Blushing Ruby untangled their hands to pull him into a gentle hug before pulling away with a soft smile, “Thanks Prom, having you there helped, well the others too” Her comment didn't go unnoticed as Noctis and the others glanced at the two with raised eyebrows, their posture clearly impatient. Giggling nervously Ruby once more took Prompto's hand back in hers as her other hand grabbed her Chocobo whistle, blowing it she summoned her companion once more who was just as excited to see her as before. Ignis walked over and nodded briefly at her, pride clear on his face. “You did well out there Red, you kept a cool head and didn't panic.” Gladio nodded as well patting her on the back with a smile, “Yea, great job! Good thinking with that Blizaga spell!” before Ruby could ask more about the spell or get any more flustered from the compliments Ignis glanced at his watch and gestured back towards Hammerhead. “We really must be going, we have a lot to do and not a of daylight in which to do it.”
Nodding in understanding Prompto helped Ruby to get back aboard Akai and the two left the others in the dust once more on their way back to Hammerhead.
