Well here we go… back by popular demand. (I wish!)

Ok when you read this you'll probably be like eh..?

The first chapter was a prologue, people!

A lone kingdom fighting to forestall

The outer world from imposing its heretic order

The struggle for the final Crystal is

Merely a prologue to the chronicles of a new era.

Noctis strode through the corridors of the castle at a brisk pace, greeting people with a nod of the head to show that he had no time to stop and chat. He was expected in an important meeting with the council, headed by his father. As he gad come of age a week ago he was now required to attend frequent council meetings with his father, the king, and numerous old and dull bureaucrats (in his opinion anyway).

The only problem (other than being bored to death) was that he was already 10 minutes late and he still had quite a long way to go. Glancing around to check no one was around he dashed into an empty guardroom concentrating on the council room with his eyes shut tight. When he opened them again he was stood outside the council room in front of a dozing guard.

"Ahem…" coughed Noctis. With a start the guard snapped to attention.

"Whoa! Noct... Erm Prince Noctis I didn't hear you approaching!"

Noctis just smiled and looked towards the door expectantly.

"Oh yes! Of course!" with a flourish he tapped the door with the tip of his spear and , with a squeak that made Noctis wonder when the hinges had last been oiled, it swung inwards.

With a deep breath Noctis walked into the room whilst the 13 members of the council plus his father glared at him. As he took his seat in the remaining chair his father nudged him under the table with his knee.

"I'm very sorry for my lateness," he addressed the assembled councillors, "something, erm… important came up"

He thought back to the sparring session he had been having with his bodyguard (scar guy) Favisor (protector in Latin I think?) it was only after he had nearly sliced his nose off and Favisor had rushed off to find a healer that he had realised the time.

Where the hell have you been? His father asked him through the connection in their minds.

Sparring, he answered guiltily.

His father tried to look annoyed but Noctis was sure that he saw a slight smile appear on his face for a second before being replaced by the usual stern expression that he always wore in public.

Noctis' father stood as he began to speak. "Now that my son is here we can begin…"

Noctis noticed that as his father addressed the sullen looking councillors a few of them were still glaring at him.

Miserable old bastards, he thought and looked away, back towards his father who was now talking about the importance of maintaining trade links with the other cities.

Even though he tried to concentrate on his fathers' words his mind began to wander, as it often did when he was bored senseless.

He remembered the time, when he was only six years old that he had walked into his fathers bedroom after a bad dream to find that he was not in his bed. Upon further inspection he noticed a pale blue light coming from underneath a section of wall next to the bed. When he leant on the wall it slid up revealing a crystal in a clear glass casket from which the pale light was emanating. His father was nowhere to be seen so he walked forwards with his hands outstretched. As soon as his skin came into contact with the icy cool texture of the crystal a shocking pain shot through his body causing him to cry out in pain. As he hit the floor his father came rushing in. he would never forget the look of horror on his face as he bent down to pick him up.

It was later that his father warned him to never tell anyone about what he had seen in the room, and it was later still that he and his father discovered the connection that they had through the crystal.

Noctis snapped back to the present as there was a tap on the door and it began to grind open. A man dressed in guard's uniform swept towards the king.

"There is a message for you sire!" he exclaimed. With a sudden movement he thrust the spear that he held in his hand towards the king. It passed through his shoulder.

Before anyone could react the assassin pulled out a blade and passed it over his own throat, spraying those close by with his blood.

Noctis fell to his knees next to his father. The noise of the councillors fell to a distant hum as though he was underground as he cradled him in his arms.

"Noctis…." His father murmured.

Run…

Well there you go. Chapter 2!

I know you're all thinking what the hell? What happened? But the first chapter was a prologue. It doesn't quite fit in yet.

Ok now here's a problem… I want to include Stella in my story, but don't want it to have anything to do with NoctisxStella. But I want to make it realistic!

Square Enix have said that they are "unfortunate enemies" or something, so I was thinking that they could be childhood friends?

What do you think? Would that be ok?

Anyway…..

Thank you to all the people who reviewed;

Stardrag - WOW! That was pretty wicked, but the fangirls are gonna rip you to shreds once they read the last bit. It was kinda of weird, yet funny to hear Noctis
say that, especially in the end. I wonder if he talks like that to others
to...well, can't wait to see where your going with this, since I'm now hooked
on it!

Cheers! I'm honoured! Do you know where I can buy protection from fangirls? Seriously though thanks a lot!

UchihaEna - This was awesome for a first fic! ^^ I totally wanna read more! You have a great voice for Noctis...
Please continue!!
~Ena

Thank you! I was kinda worried because it was my first but it looks like it was worth it!

Animangame02freak - What?! You just stopped!?
*groans*
That's great. Juust greeaat. Now, I'm already hooked on want more! Way to go!
Way 2 go!
XD
But I liked this. It was well done! Keep writing. (Or else)
Don't worry Noctis! You'll be saved (I hope) and if not, note that you've got
fangirls hanging out for you! Beware Noct's enemies: IF YOU'RE NOT AFRAID OF
NOCTIS THEN YOU BETTER BE FEARING HIS FANGIRLS!
LOL
Stella's not in here...thank the lord XP

Dude you really like to talk don't you? ;) ok but now I'm scared… I'll keep writing. I promise! Also you'd better stop thanking the lord tbh because she'll be making an appearance soon! BUT WAIT!! Before you delete the story from your faves, she will definitely not be paired with Noctis! Thanks for the review!

Presents and Fruit Bowls - This is good. I really appreciate when someone writes a fanfiction for this game, since itsnot out yet. I just can't wait! (For the game AND the next chapter!)That means update soon!

Cheers, I hope that this is soon enough for you although it may take a while for chapter 3 cus I've got to try and lay down plot lines without making them too obvious!

Yuki Minamoto - Yay! Ek!...Noctis he's hurt! Stupid soliers, god they are annoying aren't they?!

Ok everyone, Yuki gets an award for the fastest review submitted in the history of ever! I'd just put the story up, checked the forums, then checked my emails… and BAM! There was a review notification. Impressive!

So anyway, until next time….

Qwerty91

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