Having issues with my laptop. Typing whole story on tablet. First story like this many chapters coming.
News that the treaty signing had been a trap shocked all of Luis, but some how King Regis and his glaive,Crowns guard and even Prince Noctis and company had driven the Nifs from the city without much loss of life or much damage. Fortunately, Noctis had caught sight of the Imperial Airships before the group left Hammerhead and convinced the others to return to help with the final push to getting rid of attackers. As the dust settled the king and the prince held a press conference to reassure the city and the rest of Luis that they would stay strong.
"Today, the Empire has made a grave error in judgement. They tried to take advantage of our hospitality and take the lives of our citizens without much of a fight. They miscalculated in their quest for complete control of the world; Luis is still free from their control." Said King Regis. His voice was stern and strong, yet only hinted at the anger he felt.
"The Empire will be reckoned with for this betrayal. It will take more than a few Airships to cause the fall of Insomnia or any of Luis. We will stand and fight for our kingdom." Added Prince Noctis.
The question on everyone's mind however was what about the prince's engagement to Lady Lunafreya? She was still in her homeland getting ready, or was she? Did she know about the Empire's plans to attack Luis at the signing ceremony? Had the line of the Oracle betrayed the kings they were sworn to stand Beside? There was much speculation on what would become of the kingdom and their prince, who had now been thrown into the public eye.
"So, Noct, what now?" Asked Prompto, his friend and Crownsguard a had left.
"We stand and fight. I thought that point was clear." Said Noctis. He yawned as he walked back to his apartments in the Citadel.
"I think what Prompto means is what referring to is your relationship with Lady Lunafreya." Said Ignis. "Everyone on Facebook is talking about it."
Noctis stopped in his tracks. His Crownsguard who were walking behind him stopped as well. The prince kept his face hidden as he answered. "The wedding is off. I am breaking all ties with her."
Just then, Umbra appeared. Noctis kneeled down and scratched the dog's ear. "Sorry, boy. I'm not responding to her anymore."
As if he understood, Umbra took off the bandana he worn delivering the book and slung it into the trashcan. He smiled at Noctis.
"Well, looks like he chose sides. Good to have you on team Noct." Said Gladio.
"Team Noct?" The prince turned to his shield and raised an eyebrow.
"You know, like when celebrities break up and everyone chooses sides? Pretty much all of Luis is team Noctis." Explained Prompto. "Soon the press will be commenting on every action you take, wondering if that flame still burns for your ex and as move on to the next girl, who will be compared to her."
"By the way, it may a good strategy to wait a few days before moving on to dating again." Said Ignis.
"Dating again? I accepted the fact I would probably be married off for some alliance or treaty years ago." Laughed Noctis. He looked at Umbra. "I'm thinking a black leather collar with spikes and a name tag shaped like a skull. How does that sound, boy?"
Umbra barked and shook his tail in agreement. Gladio just rolled his eyes and Prompto sighed. Ignis turned to them," Well, we can hope he doesn't turn into the male equivalent of a cat lady. At least he has history with Umbra. Maybe the canine has the right idea; our prince really just needs his friends right now."
"Let's hope so. Iris won't leave him alone two seconds when she finds out he's back on the market." Said Gladio. Iris had had a crush on the prince for years and was crushed when his engagement had been announced; Gladio was afraid to think of what his sister had in store for the newly single Noct. Then Noct's phone rang and a picture of Iris popped up.
Meanwhile, the king, Cor and Claus sat in a private study contemplating the day's events and the prince's future.
"I doubt she even knows it happened." Said Regis.
"It doesn't matter what she knew, but it does matter that we show a united front." Replied Cor. He took a sip of coffee. "The Empire has not even taken responsibility for the attack, yet they haven't blamed rebels against the treaty or claimed it was an error in communication."
"At least we won't have to worry about the prince wanting to see her. Just got a text from my son; Noctis is stopping communication between them, but he's keeping the dog." Claus laughed.
"You do realize now your daughter will be all over the prince?" Joked Cor. Claus sent him a glare. "She actually does have a crush on the prince then?"
"I still wish I knew what to do about Noct. A dog is okay, but I was hoping to see some grandchildren before I die." Said Regis. He looked at a picture of Noctis playing with a soccer ball when he was seven then a picture of his son in a wheelchair one year later after the daemon attack. Luna had helped him open up after Noctis had withdrawn socially. Now Regis knew his son's heart was broken and feared trust would be hard to find again. "Maybe we should arrange for some 'dates' for him, at least until he fully gets over Luna."
"Dates? You sure you know what you're doing? Noctis only agreed to the wedding for the sake of his kingdom, not out of some childhood romance. At least it would be best if the public believed it so." Said Cor. "Besides now that the people of Luis have seen the handsome young man that is to be their next kingdom and his loyalty to his people the women will be throwing themselves at him."
Regis's phone lit up with the words "Even the Oracle's dog prefers him to her" and a picture of Noctis smiling as he petted Umbra. Regis smiled for the first time since the attack. " Well, what woman doesn't love an animal lover?"