Ahhh so, I'm more or less just experimenting with this. Since Verses isn't even out yet, it's kinda of hard to image exactly how Noctis would act, but I'm going to do my best with how I see him.

Plus I'm totally sick of everyone portraying him as some asshole :I

So yeah, this idea came from my friend telling me about one of her cheesy regency romance novels and I don't know, this idea just blossomed in my head.

Rated M for language, adult themes and sexual content~ ;D

I do not own any of these characters.

Chapter one: Pink over Blonde

Noctis POV

I was awoken from a deep and wonderful slumber by a loud and rhythmic pounding on my chambers door. "Prince Noctis, your father requests your presence in the main throne room in approximately thirty minutes."

With a reluctant groan, I look at the blocked red numbers on the alarm clock and it read '6:30'. Could I not have a day to sleep in? "Yes. Alright." Sitting up, I stretch my arms and release a small yawn and debate about what sort of hell awaits me as I get up and throw on some semi-formal clothes and brush out my hair.

And no. I do not use hair gel. It just seems to want to stay like this and refuses to be any other way.

Opening the door to the hallway, I yawn yet again as the guard speaks, "Good morning, your highness."

I nod to him and say it back, without the title of course and make my way down the hallway and push open the doors to the throne room, where my father, the all intimidating King of Nomura, sat presently with a.. happy smirk on his face that sent a chill up my spine. This can't end well for me.

"My boy! I hope you didn't have plans this afternoon because I will be introducing you to your new fiancee!" He stood up from his throne and walked over to me. I stood there... shocked.

"Fiancee? I... Why didn't I hear about this until now? Who is she?" Jeez, I'm not that old. I'm only twenty two and yet I already need a fiancee? Father is in good health! I shouldn't... Grrrr.

"I knew you would reject the idea and try to weasel your way out of it if you had known ahead of time. Her name is Stella Nox Fleuret. She comes from a very prestigious noble family in Tenebrae and-"

I cut him off. "We recently got out of a war with Tenebrae. Is it wise to already be having marriages with them?"

He simply chuckled. Oh he was not my favorite indeed. "What better way to settle things once and for all! She's beautiful! Simply stunning, you will love her!" he slung his arm around me and proceeded out the door. "I knew you wouldn't be all for it, but don't worry 'bout it! I arranged a tailor and stylist to come meet you at noon. I was even so kind as to allow your friend to come with you and offered to pay for a new suit for him too. No need to thank, just be here on time; five sharp my boy!"

And just like that, I was practically thrown out the door in his excitement and stumbled a bit, falling back onto a familiar obnoxious blond. "So I hear ya getting married! How exciting." Prompto, my crazy and overly flirtatious with anything that walks, best friend playfully shoved my shoulder.

I offered a small laugh, but really not amused. "Oh shut up! I'm too young to be married! I haven't even fallen in love yet. How unfair." I playfully pouted my lips. Oh I would only act this way with him, everyone else would make fun.

We started walking down to the game room to pass some time. I did not feel like working with this on my shoulders. "Royal marriages aren't about love bro, sorry. It's not even that important. The only thing you need to do is create an heir. If anything I wish I were you; I saw her photograph; I'd tap that!"

With a gasp I punch his arm. "Oh for the love of Etro shut up!" We both laughed. "I don't want such meaningless things. Haven't you ever imagined falling in love?"

"Nope. That's virgin boy talk." That got him another punch to the arm.

One week previously at the Guardian Corps HQ

"You mean to say that I'll be gone for 6 months?" The pink haired solider was obviously anything but happy.

"I understand that is a lot of time... but you would get a significant pay raise and a bonus."

"What will I be doing?" Suddenly, intrigued.

"Serving as the body guard of Stella Nox Fleuret and her Fiancee, the Prince of Nomura until they are officially wed, then the task will be given solely to the kingdom of Nomura."

Oh great. Babysitting a bunch of spoiled rich people. "I'll take it. I leave in a week, yes?" Lightning stood up, saluted and turned around to walk out.

"A plane will be here for you at 8:00 am in one week. Sharp."

This is going to be a long 6 months.

Aren't I looking at the wrong person?

Noctis POV

With a heavy sigh, the prince opened up the door to the throne room for the second time that day. The first thing I heard was laughter... his fathers and a females. Once the King noticed him, a huge smile formed across his lips. "Noctis my boy, come meet your lovely bride!"

A girlish giggle, "Oh you flatter me your highness." She turned around and there she stood, a very slim blond girl with unique violet eyes, wearing an all white dress. She gripped the sides of the dress and curtsied to me. "I'm Stella Fleuret, it's a pleasure to meet you, my prince."

Since it was a formal situation, I took her hand and bowed to her, just grazing my lips passed her knuckles. "The pleasure is mine. Noctis Lucius Caelum." I spoke dryly. Something about her seemed... off. She seemed friendly, but I had this awful feeling in the pit of my stomach.

I opened my mouth to speak but my father interjected. "I hope your life here is a comfortable one!"

"Oh I'm sure it will be, sir." She gave him a smile and then me. "Oh! I almost forgot!" She looked behind her and stood a ways back and gestured for another to walk forward.

I stood frozen. I had never been so captivated by a person, by anything for that matter before. She was so unique and strikingly beautiful. The soft pinkish hair, perfect features and blue eyes that seemed to pierce right into ones soul. "This will be my body guard, and your training partner, for the next 6 months!"

I offered out my hand to her, but she didn't take it, so I dropped it back and just looked at her. She didn't curtsey or even look me in the eyes. "Can you not speak? Or are you just shy?" I joked a bit on the last one.

At last, she spoke. "Lightning. Lightning Farron."

Stella spoke again, "She's from all the way in Cocoon."

"And you'll be training with me? I'm sure they sent you here because you're skilled, so... I'm pretty eager."

Truth be told, Lightning was itching for some sort of action after a plane ride and being in an unfamiliar place. "Whenever you're free." She blandly.

"Okay. So, now?"

All eyes seemed to fall on us as we gave each other an intense stare.

Authors Note: Sorry for it being really short! I just wanted to get all the boring stuff out of the way so we can get the fun romantic, angsty and dramatic parts~

I would really love and appreciate reviews. I'm always down for some constructive criticism and if you imagined Noctis in a different sort of way, I'd love to take it into consideration :]