Complicated
Lightning Returns Universe
In the past, Noel had to deal with a number of different situations that he may not have been well prepared for, but nothing could prepare him for the perplexing situation that he now had to face.
A prophecy that he witnessed from the oracle drive showed Lightning dying, and he was the one who dealt the killing blow. In order to save the current world from destruction Noel had to put an end to his former friend and ally. This made the situation quite complicated.
Since his first encounter with Lightning in Valhalla she had come to occupy a special place in his heart. She was the one who encouraged him, and restored his hope that the future could be changed. He truly believed every word that she said to him that day, but all of his and Serah's efforts were futile in the end Caius had won and Serah lost her life in the process.
Now both of the Farron sisters were destined to die because of his miscalculations. At that moment, Noel heard light footsteps approaching from behind him.
"Noel…" Lightning said her voice filled with sorrow.
Noel gathered up his strength as he rose from the ground with his back facing Lightning.
"It's nothing personal, Lightning. I wish the prophecy didn't show you dying."
Noel grabbed his Flame Fossil hunter weapon that was mounted on his back as he slowly turned around to face Lightning.
Lightning just looked at Noel her eyes and stance unwavering. "Heh, even when staring death in the face Lightning was unafraid and confident", Noel thought. She's a fighter and it was one of the many qualities that Noel admired about her.
Noel pushed that last thought aside as he ran at Lightning with his weapon drawn and at full force. Lightning readied her blade and in one swift strike both of them clashed blades in battle to decide the future.