Episode II: Stand by Me! (Part 1)
Noctis Luestar Caelum has barricaded himself within the confines of his cell with no intention of leaving. Crownsguard member Ignis Scientia along with Kingsglaive members Nyx Ulric and Crowe Altius worry if the young Luestar Prince has gone insane as he believes an "evil spirit" is possessing him.
Now, Ignis sets out to inform King Regis Luestar Caelum of his Noct's possible insanity... but instead Ignis encounters two familiar faces...
Is this really an "evil spirit" and will they be able to drag Noct out of jail?
"Your Majesty!" Ignis called out.
He entered the throne room to see King Regis Luestar Caelum, looking completely fabulous with a hand over his hip. Although crippled, Regis was not about to restrain himself from his daily posing. As the stylish King of Lucis, he wasn't one to let anything happen to his son, but alas, Noctis only made his as a father (and the jobs of everyone else) a lot harder nowadays because of his sudden change in attitude. Always picking fights with whoever he wanted...
Ignis remembered too, What happened to the old Noct?
Regis snapped his fingers while closing one eye, "Ignis. I heard my son is in jail. We were just on our way to retrieve him."
"Oh, greatu-daze. Because Noct refuses to leave, Your Highness... I was just about to inform you," Ignis said.
Regis smirked, "It's fine. I already know."
"Oh, I see then," Ignis replied, "but he believes he is being possessed by an 'evil spirit.' I fear he may have lost his mind..."
"Evil spirit, huh?" Regis snapped his fingers again, and then another burly young man came forward crossing his arms, "Well, we'll just have to scare him out of his cell..."
Meanwhile, it wasn't any better in prison. Nyx kept a close eye on Noctis every once in a while and every time he would glance back at his cell, the cell would have something new inside. Toys, books, radios- the whole nine yards. There was even a widescreen plasma television hung up on the wall! Items were also floating around the room, like that soda can. Noctis stabbed it with a pen and drank the contents from the bottom. After that, Noctis pulled down his cap and lowered his head to sleep. Nyx and the inmates only could watch in horror and curiosity.
What the hell is wrong with this kid? If Titus finds out, I can kiss my job goodbye! Libertus thought as he hid behind a nearby wall.
Yet again, Nyx noticed a faint figure floating around Noctis. Noctis seemed unaware of the figure but it hovered around him... like it was "attached" to him.
"Oh! Your Majesty!"
Nyx looked down the hallway to see Crowe behind the men getting down on one knee. Once King Regis was in Nyx's sights, he too quickly knelt down, greeting the king.
"Your Majesty," he said.
Regis put his hand up, "I am here for my son."
"Right this way, My Lord," Nyx escorted the men to Noctis's cell.
If anything the Prince was their problem, not his. Nyx was tired of looking over Noctis and thanks to him, Nyx thought that he could see the "evil spirit" that was possessing the poor boy. He swore whatever he saw was simply an illusion of the mind, a superstitious vision. Hopefully, once Regis takes Noctis out of jail Nyx wouldn't have to see the Prince ever again. Since his arrival, bizarre things started happening and even though the Kingsglaive and Crownsguard normally don't get along, he was a bit relieved when Ignis brought the King and even some backup. Ramuh only knows what would have happened if he didn't.
"Hm...?" Noctis awoke, holding the rim of his cap.
"Noct, it's your father. He says he knows what's happening to you and he's going to help you," Ignis explained.
ゴゴゴゴ
Regis walked alongside the bars of the cell and Noctis did the same, glaring at one another menacingly. Once they both reached the end of the bars, the cell door flung open. The room went silent; everyone held their breath.
"Get out," Regis commanded, "We're going home."
"Buzz off, GiGi," Noctis replied casually pointing at Regis, "Do you really think that an old man like you can drag me out?"
"My son, if you were to cooperate with us-"
"You're wasting your time," Noctis said while showing him a broken piece.
...! My brace! My son was able to take off a part of my leg brace without me noticing! Regis thought, Such precision... such accuracy... his "evil spirit" just might be more powerful than I anticipated!
While Noctis was busy analyzing the part, Regis grinned then let out a small chuckle.
"Alright then," Regis snapped his fingers, prompting the burly man to step forward, "Since you wish to have proof, I've brought along a friend of yours to drag you out of that cage!"
Noctis took a step back, his eyes widened, "G-Gladio?!"
Gladiolus Amicitia, the sworn shield of the Prince, seemed the least amused. His eyes were as though he were condescending Noctis.
"That's right. Gladio here also has an 'evil spirit' of his own!" Regis placed a hand over Gladiolus's shoulder and pointed the butt of his cane at Noctis.
Noctis pointed back, "Back off, Gladio. You think I'm scared of you?"
Gladiolus closed his eyes and sighed, "Your Majesty, are you sure you want me to this? I mean, I can barely control my own and Noct just might get his ass to the hospital by the time I'm through with him."
Regis nodded, "Do whatever you must. I just want my son to leave his cell!"
"Alright! Haaaaaa!" Gladio crossed his hands in an X as a dark-brown colored aura surrounded him. The aura formed into what looked to be a person- an onyx-armored knight with a huge broadsword on its back from the looks of if. It's glowing red eyes gleamed through its horned helmet, staring directly at Noctis. It then brought out its sword and swung through the bars, hitting Noctis. Noctis was then flown back against the wall but before he could get back up, Gladio's "evil spirit" lunged at him and grabbed his neck. It raised its blade under his chin and Noctis could feel the cold, sharp edge against his skin.
"Gah!" Noctis moaned as he spat blood from his mouth.
What... What the hell is this? I can't move...!
The inmates were clueless as to what was happening and the same for Crowe, but Ignis and Nyx could see the violence unfold. Nyx was speechless. Who the hell were these guys? What the hell were these guys? Are all Lucians like this? Meanwhile, Ignis only watched in shock and awe; he never thought to see Gladio's "evil spirit" again, however, Noctis's "spirit" was still an enigma. Shiva knows what his "spirit" could do.
"There it is!" Regis said, pointing at the faded black-cladded figure behind Noctis. Strangely, the spirit resembled what looked to be a king with a cape and crown with a black veil attached to it. It's body type and looks resembled Noctis in a way, yet it still stood out with its own physical features. It was slowly retreating back into Noctis as it was growing weaker.
"What the hell is going on?!" Libertus asked.
"Why is the Prince pinned down?" Crowe continued.
How the hell am I seeing this?! Nyx thought.
"Noctis," Regis said, "This isn't an evil spirit possessing you and Gladio. You have received an ability that is far beyond the comprehension of many!"
Regis pointed at his son, "Noctis, what you have... Is a「STANDU」!"
バム!
"A... Stand?" Noctis breathed.
"It is the spiritual manifestation of Harmon," Regis answered, "Only a select few are given such abilities."
Noctis smirked, "Hmph. I see now."
Suddenly, Noctis's stand appeared again, this time fully visible, and jabbed Gladio's stand in the head. In that turn, Gladiolus also felt the hit and he stumbled back a bit while the side of his head began to bleed.
"Gladio!" Ignis called.
"Heh heh... Niceu hit. Could've killed me if I didn't dodge fast enough..." Gladiolus chuckled, even though his wound looked fatal.
Noctis used the wall for support and raised himself up. Although injured, his stand appeared as though it was not the least bit amused. In fact, his stand summoned a sword of its own and stood in a battle stance.
"Alright," Noctis said while tipping his hat, "you all done it now... you've pissed me off..."
To be continued...
Author Notes
Fwah! Yes, finally! Done!
I could've added more, but then I got lazy, writing Romantica Di Fantastica, and life happened, so this is all I could write...
Yep, more stupidity as far as FFXV/JoJo nonsense...
But I'll get to writing again soon! I promise!
And I hope you enjoyed this chapter!
Chao!
~Bon De Soren
