La Stella Incontrata di Notte
The Star Met in the Night
Time was running out.
Noctis breathed heavily as he ran through the fiery streets of his own kingdom. The attack took everyone by surprise. They had retaliated, but not without cost. The Army of Tenebrae had left the mark, scarring his kingdom forever. They would all remember this night…especially Noctis.
Prince Noctis can see the light also, right? I also can see it.
Some time ago, down stairs, ..that thing we saw, that was the 'light' wasn't it?
Noctis: It's rather better not to talk about those things.
Stella: Occasionally the 'light' will be seen by someone and that person will be gifted with 'power'. This is from the link created between the deceased city and ours by the Goddess Etro. That's what is said by Tenebrae.
That's the same deal here, it seems.
Prince Noctis was awarded 'power'?
Being like the others would be better. It's a problem…
That 'light', what do you think it really is?
It's always 'there' am I not right? Ah..,
I'm Stella.
Stella, I'll have to be leaving soon.
I'm sorry for holding you up, Prince Noctis.
Just 'Noct' is fine.
I'll also be leaving. Today I feel that I also received that so called 'power'.
I was able to talk to you.
If it's good for you, next time please come to Tenebrae. I'll show you around.
That seems good.. I'll give it some thought.
Noctis' footsteps got heavier and harder as he ran faster, cutting through an alleyway. Part of it was on fire. He didn't hesitate, jumping over the flames and through the thick black smoke. He was about to cross the street when...
"Noct?"
He stopped abruptly, almost tripping over his own feet as he looked to his right.
And there she was.
The Prince, made careful, meaningful strides towards her; a look of worry in his eyes.
She too, made her way towards him, running almost, but she stopped when she saw what was forming behind him.
Noctis stopped as well.
"Stella…" he began. After all that running…nothing to say except her name?
She shook her head, summoning her rapier.
Noctis had already summoned his blade as he searched Stella's eyes for something. Anything. Any hint of sadness…remorse…guilt…love.
Nothing.
But still….she shined….just like when they first met…
Like a Star in the Night Sky.