"The World We Know Is Changing...Ending As We Speak.
So It Is And Must Be For All Existence."

A dark alleyway was illuminated by a relic in the grip of a girl as she ran from the law enforcement pursuing her. She aimed the trident backwards, firing a bolt of light.
The officers scattered to avoid being hit. Only one stood their ground. "Relinquish me my trident, and I shall let you go peacefully." A calm clear voice rang in the darkness.
"Like hell I would!" Was the retort spat back as Lunafreya walked into view. "I assure you, it is better to do so." The other glared at the figure, who was holding an imposing stance like her brother often took on.
"Lunafreya, just the slum I wanted to see." The girl smiled and stabbed Luna in the stomach. "What are you-!" Luna fell to the floor, trying to staunch the wound.
"Remember the name of Stella, that is...if you're even around to hear it."
A blanket of light covered the world for a few seconds before all was still.

Noct sleepily rubbed his eyes. Yawning as he swung outta bed. He shuffled into the dining room, wearing an oversized t-shirt and boxers. "Good morning son." "Mornin' d-" Noct froze. "Uh...new look?" He asked King Regis, who was wearing a mafia style suit and looking well trimmed.
"Whatever do you mean? I've always looked like this."
"Oh..."
Noct began to eat his eggs, confused written all over his face. "Will you be seeing the boys later today?" Finally! A sense of familiarity! Noct nodded, knowing that however weird his father may be acting his friends would stay the same.

"Your highness, your highness. You've overslept again." Gray blue eyes struggled to filter through the sunlight as the owner woke up in a surprisingly hard bed.
"Where am I?" The crisp voice with a hard edge demanded for the soft, shaky one to answer back.
"The empire stronghold, Prince Ravus."
Ravus' eyes widened as he jumped from the bed, pushed past the butler and looked outside to bustle of a Niflheim camp. Soldiers marching in the streets as mechs were loaded onto transportation vehicles.
"Prince Ravus? Your sister is waiting for you. She made breakfast and wants you to join her." The butler said, a tremble of fear in his voice. "Y-yes...of course. Leave me as I get ready." Ravus' hands shook as he ran them through his hair. The butler left the befuddled man, shutting the door behind him.

"Hey, Noct! Over here!" The familiar voice cut through the large crowd as Noct sighed in relief. He headed over to the ice cream parlor only to jump halfway in surprise.
"PROMPTO?! WHY ARE YOU HOT?!"
Prompto blinked in mock offense. "Thanks man, I mean, I always knew it but I wanted one of my bros to say it. But you don't need to sound surprised." He turned to a man, who was like Gladiolus but not. "Told you my new shampoo is working wonders."
"GLADIO?! WHY ARE YOU PRETTY?!"
"Keep the shouting to a minimum Noct." Someone who was clearly Ignis scolded. "W-why do you look like a dad?!" Noct flustered, much quieter this time. "I don't know if that's a compliment or an insult. Now sit."
Noct sat down with them reluctantly, the gears in his head turning.
What the hell was happening?

"Good morning brother, you've slept in again." "Yes, yes...apologies. It's good to see you Lu-!" He froze and looked the other girl in the eye. Her neat golden hair and her green eyes twinkled back at him, his eyes went to her clothing. Luna would never dress like that. He thought in horror as he saw the miniskirt and tight shirt. Mother and I taught her modesty...
"Is there something wrong?" The girl asked sweetly, pushing to coffee over to him. "No." Ravus quickly blanked his look and focused on eating. He processed the moment, trying to see if he could find a way to get her to say her name.
"Prince Ravus, Emperor Ideolas would like to have a conference with you." Ravus stood up. "It appears I must cut our breakfast short, I'll meet you later." He faked a trip, hitting his head purposely as the other girl cried out in surprise. He kept his eyes closed as she ran over.
"Ravus, can you hear me?!" Ravus made his eyes looked confused as he opened them. "Oh no! Do you remember me?! It's your sister! Stella!"
That sealed it.
This wasn't the world he came from.

"Noct, yo! Buddy!"
Noct shook out of his daze and looked Prompto in the eye. "Your dad just called Iggy, he wants us back at the palace."
Not my dad...
"Fine, let's head over." Noct sighed and got up. "Hey, change your attitude. Quit moping." Gladiolus scolded much to Noct's surprise. "Wait...what?"
"You heard me. You're always complaining about how hard it is to wait for the crown because your dad doesn't want to give it up. Now you're a black cloud whenever we mention him." Noct waved his hands frantically. "Y-you've got the wrong idea! I don't really want to be king!" "That's a first." Prompto commented under his breath as Noct looked around helplessly.
Is that really what I am here?

"Report on progress?"
"Everything appears to be working fluidly."
Ravus stood in front of a screen. Ideolas' head shown clearly on the large one. "That's good. Are you ready for invasion?" "Sir?" The emperor sighed. "We talked about this only yesterday. You need to lead an attack on Insomnia, use Stella as a distraction and steal the crystal."
Ravus looked concerned but nodded. "Of course, sorry sir. It slipped my mind." "Make sure it doesn't happen again. General Glauca is yours to command. Move out."
The screen shut off leaving Ravus troubled. Knowing that he had no other choice than to fulfill his duties, he turned to the Soldier by him. "Signal the troops. We move out now."
"Prince Ravus, don't you need your garb?" The butler cried as he began to head for the exit. Ravus looked confused. "Am I not wearing it?" "Some, some...you're forgetting this." The small man tentatively reached behind Ravus and pulled an ornate hood out, draping it over his head and handing him a mirror. "Did I do it right m'lord?"
Ravus stared at the reflection with incredulity. The hood hid most of his face, keeping his identity secreted. "Uh...yes...well done." He said, not knowing what else to do.
"Now if you'll excuse me, I need to get the troops ready."

"We have just received word that the empire will be attacking. Our scouts overhead the conversation and Commander Nyx reports that they're loading heavy infantry into vehicles."
"Got it, we'll stop 'em." "Of course." The four bowed to the king and left, heading into the busy streets of Insomnia. "I can't believe you talk to your dad like that!" Prompto said with annoyance. "I always do that...?" Noct asked as the blonde rolled his eyes. "Yeah...but he's the king!"
"Noct! Over here!" A female voice called. "Hey, isn't that that one girl?" "What one girl?" "Dude! Your childhood friend!" Gladiolus bared his sword. "Also in allegiance wth the empire. What do you want?"
"I'm here to see Noct, can't I want to see him ever?" Noct looked bewildered as Stella approached with a smile. "Who are you?" "Silly! You can't be this stupid." She pushed her hair out of the way and leaned in close. "How could you forget me?"
"Um...I-I'm already in love with someone else...so..." Stella drew back with a slightly agitated look. "What? But you said you'd only love me?..." Tears filled her eyes making Prompto whisper. "Dude, that's harsh." Stella tried to compose herself. "S-so...who's the lucky girl?"
"Lunafreya Nox Fleuret."

Ravus was standing in a ship with a cloaking device, overlooking Insomnia from a birds eye view.
A sharp pain pounded his skull as he dropped to his knees. "Prince Ravus!" A knight began over only for the white haired man to snap. "Leave me be! I'm fine! Just a headache!"
He removed the hood only for a metal hand to pull it back over. He looked into the eyes of Glauca. "No one knows who you are, they all think you died. They don't even know you exist. It's best it stays that way. And we're ready to begin on your order."
Ravus took a shaky breath and nodded.
"...Attack."

"Hm, maybe your memory is just failing you." Stella smiled softly, resting a hand on his jawline. "Are you sure you don't mean Stella Nox Fleuret?" Noctis shook his head adamantly as she leaned forward, not wanting to shove her but at the same time uncomfortable about how close she was.
An explosion behind him gave him an excuse to pull away. "The Citadel! She was a distraction!" He cried and ran towards the burning building.
"Noct!" Stella cried after him, he ignored her and ran into the building, warping up several flights of stairs towards the direction of the explosion. "This is the hall that leads to the crystal..." Noct realized and ran towards the room where it was located.
The door was unlocked, much to Noct's fear and he dashed in to see a hooded man standing in front of it.

Ravus looked at the crystal, the blue glow of the light causing a sensation of feeling protected and loved...a similar feeling to when he was a kid.
A patter of footsteps behind him alerted him to a presence. Ravus turned his head to look behind him and identify the interference. Noctis. He thought bitterly as he caught sight of the dark haired prince.

"Hey! Who are you and what are you doing with the crystal?!"
Like everyone else, the Prince is abnormal as well. It will do no harm to my conscience to end him. Ravus instinctively lowered his hand, pointing at Noctis. Much to his suprise, blue light surrounded it and shot towards the prince. It was a power identical to Noctis' as the prince aimed his blades at him.
The sudden rush of power knocked the hood from his head, revealing his identity. "Ravus?" Noct whispered much to the other's surprise.
No one knows who you are, they all think you died. They don't even know you exist.
"I should have figured you were behind this...what have you done with Luna?!" Noct's screamed at him causing Ravus to jolt out of his trance. "Lunafreya...? You know her too?" He whispered hoarsely. Noct paused. "Wh-why do you say it like that?" Noct wavered as Ravus' eyes fixed on him.
"I think she has no place here..." "WHAT IS HERE?! WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?!" Noct held the blade to Ravus' neck. The man stayed calm as he looked Noctis in the eye.
"Everything here is different. Something's changed." Ravus explained as Noctis lowered the sword. "I don't know why, but we're the only ones, that I know of, who retain a memory of the real world." Noctis paused. "What does that mean?" He whispered. "Where is Luna?" Ravus swallowed before replying again with what he said before.
"I don't think that she exists..."

Noctis felt his eyes sting with tears as he sat down on the stairs. "You mean...Luna...is gone?" There was silence from the white clad man before his voice cut it. "No, I will not accept it."
Noctis looked up at him, Ravus' face was unreadable but there was determination sparking in his eyes. "As much as it agonizes me to say it, we best join forces as we could do naught on our own." Noctis paused as Ravus begrudgingly extended a hand.
Thinking of Luna and his life before, he quickly took it. "Only for Luna though." He told the elder Nox Fleuret. A wry smile crossed his lips.
"Of course."