A/N: Here is the first chapter of the Story I said I was writing. There will be changes in the canon from the beginning. It is mostly told from Noctis's POV or Eden's POV.

Summary: Eden Leonis, Daughter of Cor and the Glacian, Shiva. The Soulmate to Gladiolus Amicitia and adopted little sister of the Kingsglaive. Born with the ability to manipulate Ice in incredible ways, she was trained by her father with a blade in hopes of following in his footsteps and joining the Crownsguard, but the Astrals had other plans for her when she meets Nyx Ulric. Now trained as a Mage in Kingsglaive she joins her soulmate and her prince on his journey to save Eos.

Chapter 1 – Hammerhead

Part One

The towering dark walls of the Citadel throne room greeted Noctis Lucis Caelum as he moved to stand in front his father, King Regis. Behind him stood his Crownsguard and friends; Prompto Argentum, Ignis Scientia, and Gladio Amicitia. He knew that Eden Leonis, his glaive, was already waiting out by the car with her father, Cor Leonis. This was the day that he would set out for Altissia, in regards to fulfilling Nifilheim's peace treaty. The treaty required that he go to Altissia and marry the Oracle, Lady Lunafreya Nox Floret.

"The decreed hour has come," His father's voice rang through the silent room. "set forth Prince Noctis with my blessing."

Even though he hated these formal meetings with his father, Noct knew the protocol. He bowed to the king and replied, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Regis watched his son for a moment before speaking again, "take your leave and go with the grace of the gods."

Noctis nodded and turned on his heel and strode out of the throne room. His friends bowed and soon followed a moment later. He was halfway down the stairs towards where Eden stood with her father by the Regalia, when a voice called out behind him. "Your Highness."

He turned to see his father and Drautos, the commander of the Kingsglaive, making their way down the stairs. Noctis sighed out, "what now?" before going to meet his father. He was at Regis' side, when the king spoke, "I fear that I have left too much unsaid. You place a great burden on those who would bear with you." The Kings' gaze swept over everyone gathered including the waiting Eden. Before he spoke again, "I ask not that you guide my wayward son, merely that you remain at his side."

Eden grinned, and called out "That shouldn't be too much of a problem, Your Majesty." When the king looked over at her, she continued. "I've been doing that for years now already." That comment got her a chuckle from both King Regis and her father.

Noctis looked back over at her and commented, "Yea, my silent shadow isn't so silent anymore."

Her grin widened, "Face it, your highness, you like the change."

Noctis laughed but didn't deny it. He truly did like how much things had changed between them. He looked over at his grinning shield, it was all because of her bond with Gladio. He still didn't quite understand how the soulmate bond worked, only that he was amazed at the changes in both of them because of it. His attention drawn was once again back to his father, as he spoke, "And another thing," he started, "Do mind your manners around your charming bride-to-be."

King Regis had watched the interactions between with amusement. How things had changed once Noctis had started training with the Glaives in his magic. It was a shock when one day his son had approached him with the request to make Eden his glaive instead of having her remain bound to him. Cor had been right, Eden was good for his son. His attention was drawn back to his son when the prince bowed started to speak, "Your Majesty, as well. Try to mind yours around out esteemed guests from Niflheim."

Regis smiled, "You have no cause for concern. Take heed, once you set forth you cannot turn back."

Noct frowned, "Did you think I would?"

"I merely need to know that you are ready to leave home behind."

"I'm ready as I'll ever be." Noctis replied as he turned to head towards the car, but his father wasn't done speaking yet, "Take care on the long road. Where so ever you should go, the line of Lucis goes with you." Noctis looked his father in the eyes, there was still so much left unsaid between, but this was neither the time nor the place for such a conversation, and they both knew it.

"Walk tall, my son." So with these final words of parting, King Regis sent his son and his friends on their way.

- - - Line Break - - - -

Sometime later found the five friends sitting broken down on the side of the road. Ignis was behind the wheel, Noctis was sitting by one rear tire, while Prompto was laying on the ground by the opposite tire. Gladio was trying, unsuccessfully, to get the rare passerby to stop, and Eden was leaning up again the rear of the car arms crossed, long sleeved shirt, tossed carelessly across the Regalia's back seat.

Gladio finally gives up about flagging down another car and heads towards Ignis, "I think we can forget about hitching our way there. Thought people were friendly outside the city."

That last comment caught Eden's attention, "Sorry to break it to you big guy, but that's not always the case." Being apart of the Kingsglaive, she would know better than most, daughter of the Crownsguard Marshal or not.

Ignis nodded, "Indeed, you can only go so far on the kindness of strangers."

Gladio stretched out the muscles in his arms and shoulders, before remarking, "just gonna have to push her all the way."

Prompto groaned at that, "I've already pushed myself to the brink...of death."

Eden sighed as she watched her boyfriend approach, reaching down to nudge a reluctant crown prince. "come on, up you go."

Gladio kicked Prompto's booted feet, "C'mon car isn't going to move."

Noctis groaned, before climbing to his feet. Eden smiled and hummed softly, as she pushed away from the car and turned around.

"I thought the car was supposed to move us."

"Wouldn't that be nice." Eden giggled but kept quite enjoying the banter from her boys.

"Can it! Ready?"

When the night has come

Noctis groaned, "Un...believable."

And the land is dark

"Not exactly a fairytale beginning, huh, Prince Noctis?"

And the moon is the only light we see

"We let ourselves get carried away," Ignis said, the voice of reason.

"Look these things happen," Prompto argued.

"Let's this hope this isn't some omen."

No, I won't be afraid

Eden couldn't help but comment on that, "Gladio, don't jinx it."

Noct smirked, "Gladio, do me a favor."

"What?"

"Push this thing by your self."

Oh, I won't be afraid

"All by myself?"

"You won't even notice if we just let go." Prompto chipped in.

Just as long as you stand by me

"Prompto don't even think about it." Gladio groaned. Eden giggled.

Ignis sighed, "Save some breath for pushing." He looked in the review mirror back at Eden and continued, "why don't you follow her example?"

Noct's smirk widened, "Hey, Iggy, time to switch."

So darling, darling, stand by me

"Nu-uh," Gladio protested, "We just switched back there."

Eden chimed in then, "And I believe it's my turn behind the wheel anyway."

"Hey," Prompto argued, "I thought it was mine."

Stand by me, oh stand by me

"Any luck with the phone?"

Ignis sighed, "Only a busy signal."

"Hold the phone, is it me or is Hammerhead supposed to be way closer?"

"That map is correct Prom, it just seems longer when you're on foot and pushing a car." The female glaive answered.

If the sky that we look upon should tumble and fall
Or the mountain should crumble to the sea
I won't cry, I won't cry
No, I won't shed a tear
Just as long as you stand, stand by me

And darling, darling stand by me
Oh, stand by me
Oh, stand now
Stand by me
Stand by me

"The world's a big old place."

"Filled with wonders."

"Tell that to my legs."

- - - Line Break - - - -

After what seemed like hours the group finally arrived in Hammerhead. Tired Noct and Prompto immediately collapsed onto the pavement. Eden wasn't far behind them, but a pair of strong arms wrapped themselves around her waist, pulling her back against a muscular chest.

"At least we get a break at the moment." She said, leaning her head against her boyfriend's shoulder. Gladio chuckled, but before he could comment a blonde haired woman walks out of the garage. Eden grinned, at the sight of the familiar blond, "Cindy!" she calls, pulling out of Gladio's arms to hug her friend.

"Well, if it isn't my favorite city girl, Eden. How ya been sweetheart?" Cindy smiled accepting the hug and tan arms wrap themselves around her. "last I saw ya, you were on a mission with yer dad."

Eden laughed, "pretty much the same honestly. I'm here with boys escorting the prince to Altissia."

"Really now?" Cindy removed herself from her friend's arms and approached the rest of the group, "Hey there, Y'all kept a girl waitin'. Now, which ones the prince." She scanned them all before her eyes settled on Noctis as he pushed himself to his feet. She walked closer and commented, "Hello, your highness. Congrats on the wedding."

Noct rubbed the back of his neck, embarrassed, "not hitched just yet."

"Lady Lunafreya's groom-to-be right here in Hammerhead."

Ignis spoke next, "Apologies for taking so long."

Cindy laughed and shrugged off the apology. "You'd best save your apologies for Paw-Paw."

Eden strolled over with a grin, "Boys, this is Cindy. Cid's genius granddaughter of a mechanic."

Cindy laughed, "Now that is outright flattery right there."

Eden threw an arm around her friend's shoulders, "still true."

A gruff voice broke in on the conversation, "Roll her in while I'm still young." Eden whirled around and ran over to the gray-haired man with a cry of, "Cid!"

Aged but strong arms caught the glaive, pulling her close for a hug. Eden grinned up at the man she considered an uncle. "What took yer so long to visit, girly?"

Her grinned turned sheepish as she answered, "Dad and the rest of the Kingsglaive have been keeping me busy. You know with all the increase in activity from the Niffs."

Cid nodded, "can understand that." He let her go and watched as she made her way over to the boys. One, in particular, reached out to wrap an arm around her waist. He recognized the boy from his father's descriptions; Gladiolus Amicitia, the prince's shield. Well now, that wasn't something he was expecting, but couldn't help but approve of. If anyone can protect his niece it was a shield. Cid walked closer to the group talking as he moved, "didn't yer daddy tell ya? She's a custom classic, no some beat up 'old clunker."

Cid's blue eyes moved to Noctis, "Prince Noctis."

Confused, he answered, 'Uh, yeah."

Cid's gaze remained to access as he studied, Noct. Before he scoffed, "Prince. Like they took your old man and kicked the dignity out of him. You got along way to go son. And that slack jaws gettin' you nowhere fast." Walking around the Regalia, Cid headed in the direction of the garage, calling over his shoulder, "She's gonna take awhile. Y'all get her in and run along."

Eden frowned, before once again pulling away from Gladio and heading after her uncle. She called over her shoulder, "Meet you at the diner, I need to talk with Uncle Cid." Getting a nod from her boyfriend, she continued on her way. She found him standing in front of a familiar photograph. "Still haven't talked to him, then?"

"nope." She knew then that the conversation was over. Ever since he became king and the wall was raised, Regis and Cid didn't see each other as often and it hurt both of them. But Eden knew that her uncle cared, he just had his way of showing it. Turning the conversation to lighter topics, the pair soon lost track of time as the caught up.

"Should probably make my way to the diner and meet up with the boys," Eden stated rising from her seat and stretching.

"Why don't ya have Takka keep ya busy while I work on the car. Cindy might have a few tasks for ya as well if ya need the gil."

"I'll let Ignis know. Thanks, Uncle Cid, for everything."

"Anytime, girly, anytime." With a wave, Eden exited the garage and made her way over to the diner. She found the boys at a booth discussing their options.

- - - Line Break - - - -

Noctis frowned as he watched Eden walk off, before turning to Ignis as the adviser spoke, "Now the waiting game."

"Never really like that game." Was Prompto's comment.

"Never really any good at it, either." the prince snarked, before turning to follow after his friends. Noct passed by Cindy and the mechanic called out to him, "Never been out this way, have ya? Here, this will make sure you don't get lost." and with that, she handed him a map of the area. Noctis thanked her, before walking towards Ignis and Gladio.

"Might as well make good use of the extra time," Gladio said spotting and arms vendor nearby. Noctis nodded and took a good look around. He spotted the diner, that Eden said she would meet them at later. A call from Prompto had him heading towards a mart.

"Whoa, they've got Ebony out here. Ignis is gonna love that, but what's a gil?" Prompto turned to face his best friend. "Hey, Noct, I got a feeling our money's no good here."

Noct frowned before replying, "Betcha Ignis came prepared, let's ask him."

Ignis, who was in hearing distance, called "enough for room and board."

Noctis made his way over, "A moment, Noct. We've expended the last of our funds on repairs, perhaps we should confer with Cindy."

"Broken down and flat broke," Prompto remarked walking up to the duo.

Ignis looked towards him, replying, "adding insult to injury."

Gladio approached commenting as he walked, "Old man's in for both for charging us that much."

Nodding Noctis and the others headed for the garage, "Yea, let's pay him a visit."

When they got there they found Cindy standing outside the garage. "She ain't gonna be ready for a while. Ya need something?"

"Might there be a way to get some extra funds?" Ignis asked, moving to Noctis' side.

"I suppose I could help ya out. How about handling some varmints that been causing a ruckus?"

"Sure thing, could be just the thing we need to pass the time," Gladio answered.

Cindy nodded, "Alright then, hand me yer map and I'll mark down the location."

After getting the location of the beats for their hunt, the friends headed over to the diner to wait for Eden. It wasn't long until the female glaive walked through the door. Noctis was the first one to spot her. "Hey, over here. How'd your talk with Cid go?"

"Pretty good, we spent a moment catching up." She answered making her way over to them. "The car's gonna take some time before she's ready, got any idea how to pass the time?"

Gladio answered standing from his seat to greet her, "Yea, we talked to Cindy and she told us about some beasts that been causing trouble nearby."

"Sounds good." she said, before looking at the counters behind her, "you speak to Takka, yet. He might have a hunt or two for us, as well." She continued, waving a hand in the direction of the kitchen. Gladio came up to her once again pulling her into his arms. It was part of their bond. They both needed the contact or the separation would start to become painful.

Noctis, unfazed by their behavior, answered, "Not yet. We wanted to wait until you go here first." With that, he and the rest of the other stood and made their way over to the counter.

A tall black man in an apron waited behind the counter. "what can I do ya for?" he asked the group of five walked up.

Ignis was the one to speak, "You wouldn't happen to have a hunt or two that needs handling, would you?"

Takka looked thoughtful for a minute, "Actually I have one. Let me see your map and I'll tell ya where they're at." Noctis handed over the map and Takka marked down the location of the hunt.

"Alright, that should work for the moment," Ignis commented, folding up the map and heading for the do. Prompto caught up with him and inquired, "So where are these beasts located?"

"Not too far from our present location actually. He also took the time to mark down any havens and landmarks nearby, as well."

"then let's get this done." Prompto cheered, good mood restored at the promise of having the car back soon.

They left the outpost behind and headed in the direction of the first hunt to located a few miles from the garage. After a few minutes of running, Prompto was the first one to break the silence, "Sometimes I wonder if we'll ever see the inside of that beautiful car again."

"Sitting most of the day was pretty nice," Gladiolus agreed.

"Napping was even better." Noctis nodded in agreement.

Eden grinned and she ran alongside her prince, "Can't argue with that. I think I fell asleep in it a few times myself."

Noctis smirked and teased, "With Gladio next to you, I'm not surprised. It's about the only time I've seen you that relaxed." Eden laughed but didn't deny it. It was true after all. She paused in her running to take a look at the position of the sun. "Might want to head for one of the havens, suns starting to set." She called.

"Sounds good," Noctis said, then called out to Ignis, "hey, Iggy. There a haven nearby might want to call it a night a pick up in the morning."

Ignis paused and pulled out the map, "yes there's one close by. Let's call it a night there."

"Sounds good to me." Gladio agreed, Prompto nodded too, a haven sounded perfect, no daemons to attack them there. Once they reached the haven, Gladio called, "Imma pitch the tents."

"I'll start on dinner. Noct if you get the chairs situated and Prompto why don't you help Gladio with the tents."

Before Prompto could open his mouth to complain, Eden called out, "Don't worry Iggy, I'm helping Gladio. Prompto can help with the chairs or he can help you cook."

"I like that idea better." the gunman called out moving in Ignis' direction.

Ignis nodded, not bothering to argue. He didn't mind the help with cooking or the cleaning up after. Soon the camp was set up and dinner was served. It wasn't long till Eden decided to call it a night and headed for the smaller tent set up for her and Gladio if he wanted. Soon one by one the boys headed towards bed, Gladio joining his girlfriend in her tent.