The previous night had been hard, that morning had been even harder. Nyx and Luna had kept their eyes on one another all morning as everyone prepared to leave. Luna was not to return to Tenebrae, after what had happened to Ravus Nyx had deemed it unwise. Libertus and Luna would remain in Caem alongside Dustin, Monica, Talcott and Iris. It was the safest place now. Although she would never admit to it Luna was not faring well-it had all taken its toll on her, she was weak now. Hardly able to stand and walk unaided. Iris would be at her side constantly-a welcoming thought to Nyx. He sat heavily in the booth on the train now next to a silent Ignis. Noctis was pacing up and down the train car uneasily. Nyx recalled that the prince and Gladiolus had some heated words before they had departed-what was it all about? He didn't care. His mind remained on Luna-the expression on her face as they had left. Heartbroken may not have been the word. She was worried for him? He was more concerned for her. She was fighting the scourge so hard but now she was unable to do so. The nights were closing in. The days shorter, nights longer. As they trundled over the tracks Nyx had noticed Daemons in the countryside. Sure they didn't pose a problem in the middle of nowhere but what happened when they ventured further? What happened when they moved into the cities? He shifted in the seat. It was like cardboard. A flattened un-cushioned bottom and rigid wooden back. Ignis seemed none the worse for wear but he didn't seem the type to complain. Perhaps Nyx should have taken a note out of the prince's book and paced rather than sit. The train heaved a whistle as it travelled through Succarpe. Why couldn't they have just driven? Prompto returned and flopped into a seat opposing Nyx and Ignis. Their next stop would indeed be Tenebrae.

"Man-this seems to be taking forever!" Prompto heaved after a long moment. Nyx cast him a glance and cocked a brow.

"Indeed," Ignis nodded, "It's a long way to Tenebrae...yet we still need to stop in at the royal tomb in Cartanica. There was a silence...which was broken by Prompto. He then asked the question everyone else thought.

"You're sure you're up for that?" He glanced to Ignis. The man kept his eyes on the window and the passing countryside-not that he could see any of it. His hand held the cane tightly, squeezing on the infernal object. He shuffled uncomfortably. Nyx cast a look to Prompto.

"The wounds have mended..." Ignis sighed, "Eve sights a matter of time."

No it wasn't. Bullshit. Nyx knew it would never come back-so did Ignis. What a proud fool he was. Prompto nodded and cast his eyes down now. Nyx noted the bruising form of Gladiolus striding down the central passage of the train, he was blocked by Noctis who continued to pace.

"The hell is wrong with you?" Gladiolus growled looking at the prince. That was a good question-one that had plagued Nyx since they had gotten on the damned train. Noctis paused in his pacing now and looked up to the man before him.

"What?" He scowled.

"You've been pacing up and down like a frazzled child. She's at Caem-couldn't be anywhere safer. You need to grow up and get over it. We've left her."

So it was Luna that plagued the prince's mind. Nyx shifted in his seat. Had Luna not said anything? Anything at all? Declaring her love and then remaining silent to the others? Noctis turned and stepped away from Gladiolus.

"I am over it. I'm here, aren't I?"

Gladiolus followed the prince and grasped his coat pulling him back to face him. "Then stop you're moping. If you're not too busy maybe you can look around and give a shit about someone worse off then you."

"Let go of me," Noctis snarled attempting to shrug out of Gladiolus' grip. Good luck Noctis-the man was a tank. Nyx cast a look to Ignis.

"How's that ring fit ya, huh? You rather carry it around then wear it?" Gladiolus continued. "Everyone risked a lot so you could do your duty, not so you could sit around feeling sorry that you didn't get to stay at home with your woman."

"You don't think I know that?" Noctis was growing angry-not that his rage was anything in comparison to Gladiolus.

"You don't!" Gladiolus pointed out, "Ignis took one for you and for what?"

"Enough Gladio!" Ignis barked from his seat. Nyx cast him a glance before looking back to the prince and his bodyguard. He was currently unmoved. What had happened to Ignis was a tragedy in its own right but he took it knowingly, that said the princes behaviour was like that of...well a little bitch. He was meant to be leading the world to greatness-saving it. Instead he moped because he had to leave Luna behind. Sadly he didn't even realize that her affections lay elsewhere.

"You think you're a king...but you're a coward," Gladiolus hissed. That was a low blow. Even if people thought it, it being said was harsh to hear. Perhaps Nyx should intervene?

"Shut up!" Noctis snapped shoving Gladiolus back away.

"Don't do this!" Prompto leapt up from his seat, Nyx remain unmoved. They were beginning to draw looks from people in the train carriage. Gladiolus was swift to throw Prompto back into his seat. The blonde was highly disgruntled.

"I get it alright?" Noctis growled again, "I get it!"

"Then get a grip! Pull your head out of your ass already," Gladiolus snarled. It was like watching two dogs fighting. Both were agitated, that was no way to enter a confrontation. In the end though Noctis merely spun and stormed away marching down the train car toward the nearest door away from Gladiolus.

"Noct!" Prompto jumped to his feet and shouted after the boy. Nyx cast a weary eye in the 'king's' direction.

"Leave him," Gladiolus ordered before storming in the opposite direction. What would normally be a long train ride would seemingly turn into an even longer one. Nyx rested back in his seat and put his attention to the window and the world drifting past.


Finally the train heaved a whistle indicating its arrival to Cartanica. Thank god. The sun was half cast in the sky, that that it tended to rise much higher now a days. The dusty surrounds that served as Cartanica stretched to the horizons either way. The train slowed its pace. Nyx rose from his seat and looked to Ignis, the man slowly rose after him. Together, with Prompto following them wondered down the train car and out the nearest door onto the deserted platform. There were four people that Nyx could see-two being food vendors. Nyx looked up to the sun in the skies before heaving a sigh and looking around-the prince finally stepped off the train cars and wondered around the platform before settling his eyes on the elevator that led down to the mines, crossing the wooden platform and making for the elevator. Nyx started after him-the air had been heated, and not just from the sun, ever since the confrontation and in truth it was making everyone uncomfortable. Nyx followed after the prince, where was Gladiolus? Had he gotten off the train? Sure enough the looming shadow of the bodyguard appeared within seconds of them reaching the elevator. They waited in silence for the elevator to arrive. Nyx leant on the railings that overlooked the quarry, he couldn't bare the silence. Thankfully the elevator arrived within minutes.

"Ready to set out?" Ignis asked from behind Nyx.

"Probably not," Gladiolus growled before stepping onto the elevator. Nyx rolled his eyes turning and stepping into the small iron prison that would serve as their descent into the quarry. Prompto was quick to follow along with Ignis and the prince. Was it a good idea to have Noctis and Gladiolus in such close proximity to one another now? Nyx was about to speak up until the elevator jerked sharply and began to drop through the air. Shit. Too late.

He fell out of the elevator-overjoyed to be away from them all. Stepping out Nyx looked around the quarry-high stone walls and a layer of mist had settled in around its base, the railings that supposedly kept one from their death were cracked, and had large holes in. Noctis marched off ahead of them. They descended down the dirt track and eventually, thankfully Prompto shattered the eerie silence.

"Feeling a little out of my element," He said looking around the quarry. They passed an old abandoned drill. The mine had been abandoned for sometime by the looks.

"We're a foreign species in this environment. Mind we don't end up prey," Ignis pointed out. Ignis no sooner had spoken then he stumbled over a thick earthy lump in the floor. Nyx jumped at the sudden movement and spun to see the man on his knees. Poor bastard. He should have stayed at the mine's surface. Prompto ducked to aid Ignis swiftly this action only received a sharp snort of anger from Gladiolus as he watched the Prince still marching ahead of them all.

"Right, good tip," Noctis called over his shoulder.

"Footing's bad. Watch your step," Gladiolus pointed out to Ignis, Nyx and Prompto. They all nodded. Nyx noted the prince had vanished around the other end of the drill.

"I'll do as best I can," Ignis muttered.

"Just stick to a pace you can manage. We'll wait," Nyx spoke up now. Ignis looked in his direction and nodded in acceptance. He couldn't keep up-he knew it but he tried to prove otherwise. Nyx just hoped it didn't get him killed. The four walked around the drill now to see Noctis stood awaiting them. At their approach he turned and strode forward once again.

"Is it too much to ask the royal procession sticks together?" Gladiolus growled catching up the prince and dragging on his shoulder. Nyx could sense a brawl coming up.

"Too much to ask you to shut it?" Noctis hissed in response. Nyx felt his hackles rise. What a snotty response. Could Ignis be blamed for what happened? No. Noctis acted as though Ignis chose to walk this pace-chose to not be able to see where he was going. They continued their descend down the uneven, dirt track into the base of the quarry. Trees and shrubs sprung from the earth, the cracked railings continued to line the sides of the path, the lights now out of commission and useless. They would be a great asset. The further down they went, the less they could see. It was beginning to grow darker the further they went from the surface. Ignis stumbled over a random piece of metal that protruded from the ground.

"Don't push it Ignis," Gladiolus warned. They continued their steady descent into the pit of the quarry, a large green murky lake had formed amid rocks and trees. No not lake. Swamp. Noctis strode forward, Nyx rushed forward and grabbed hold of the prince jerking him back and throwing him behind the cover of a large boulder. Noctis grunted as he hit the dirt and shot a look to Nyx.

"What the hell-"

"Shut it, your highness. Happen to notice the gurangatch nest over there?" Nyx snapped back. Noctis looked up to the right hand side of the swamp to see a number of gurangatch's wondering in the murky waters. They were below an old digger that was stood in the murky water, their nest spawning with young, best not to disturb them. Nyx gestured to the left hand side of the bowl, around the old mining facility. They could find an entrance around that side. Besides Nyx didn't want to force Ignis into a battle he may not be ready for.

"Good call, the tomb will be down below," Gladiolus nodded. "Let's move."

Nyx rose from his position behind the boulder and moved into the waters, careful to keep quiet, careful to not draw attention. The waters of the swamp were smelly, sticky and thick. The water lapped at Nyx's legs as he waded through. He headed for the depths of the mine. There was a sudden crash of water from behind them. Nyx paused and spun to see Ignis stumbling again.

"Woah, watch yourself," Prompto muttered again coming to Ignis' aid. Nyx didn't care so much for that it was the nesting gurangatch in the corner that worried him. He eyed them carefully a long moment. They seemed to not have heard them over the hissing and wailing coming from their young.

"Right," Ignis nodded in response. He stood tall his clothing coated in thick algae from the swamp, the splatters of water covering his face and glasses. Moving through the swamp they were given a small reprieve as they met dry land again. Colossal roots from a tree were jutting out from beneath the ruin of the mining facility. They descended a bank that led into another swamp like area, the roots of the tree towering over them like beams in a church. Noctis kept ahead of them all, Nyx followed him alongside Gladiolus while Prompto and Ignis brought up the rear. It was then Nyx noticed the large shape of a metal arm blocking their path. Was that part of the mining facility?

"They parked here?" Gladiolus snorted.

"Wish we could write them a ticket," Prompto laughed. As they drew closer Nyx realized it was an old digger that must have collapsed down into the gap.

"Nothing but a giant roadblock," Gladiolus sighed coming to a halt and folding his arms across his chest.

"Kind of ironic for a vehicle huh?" Prompto snorted.

"If we get its motor running, perhaps we can move it out of the way," Ignis pointed out. That would make sense. "Someone needs to inspect the control panel."

"With those gurangatch above us it might be wise to send only someone," Nyx pointed out. "No point in us all running back up there just to come back down right?"

"True," Gladiolus nodded. "I'll go."

"No. I'll go," Noctis scoffed.

"Prompto, Ignis, Gladiolus you guys wait here." Nyx offered, "Noctis and I can go sort this thing out."

"You sure?" Prompto frowned.

"That...would be best," Ignis admitted finally. Nodding Nyx turned and bounded up the bank they had descended down. Noctis was quick to follow him.


They ascended up the bank at a quick pace now back toward the swamp above. Nyx felt the water beginning to drip down from the roots above them, the stick water dripped down, the back of his neck. The light was fading from the quarry swiftly. Dark was closing in even more now. They returned to the swamp. Nyx ducked low behind a root that jutted out from the trees base. His eyes drifted across to the next of creatures that resided close to the control panel. Nyx peered around to Noctis.

"Wait here, highness."

"What?"

Nyx didn't give him time to react before jerking one of the kukri's from their safe hold's and launching it forward. It spiralled through the air before lodging in the iron flooring of the walkway below the panel. He warped. In a flash of blue light he appeared on the walkway before the panel. It was a battered and rusted thing, there was a single light flickering on the end of the walkway, it was dimmed, nothing like what it had once been. Nyx looked to the nest. The creatures were settled still. Reaching to his belt he flickered the flashlight on his belt and shone it on the control panel. It looked promising but was it operational? He supposed he'd see. He studied the panel before rolling his eyes and slamming a fist against it. The engines roared, choking on the black smoke that bellowed from the pipes above. This woke the nest now. Nyx peered over his shadows and cursed.

"Highness!" He bellowed. Noctis leapt from the cover and produced a sword in his hand before launching toward the first gurangatch that sprinted from its nest. The blade cracked down on top of the creature. The engines spiffed and spluttered before the engines died once again. Great. Taking a quick look to a small distorted message on the panel Nyx noticed the words 'In case of power failure, use backup generators.' Where the hell were they? Noctis was continuing to pummel the gurangatch but it was drawing the attention of the rest of the creatures from their slumber. After another short moment Nyx gathered all the information he needed. The location of the generators and the location of the key. Shed? What shed? He looked around the swamp attempting to locate the swamp.

"Highness-see a shed about?" Nyx asked tossing his dagger now. It perched in the side of one of the gurangatch's. Warping Nyx ripped the creatures throat open before spinning and combating a young creature that lurched toward him. Grasping the muzzle of the creature Nyx hurled it to the floor before driving his second dagger down into its stomach. It squealed drawing the attention of its mother. The thunderous splashing of the creature came rushing toward him.

"I see it!" Noctis responded batting away another gurangatch. "Just over there."

Nyx cast a look over the stones to see a small rough shed made of worn wood and metal sheets. "Need the key from out of there."

"Sure thing," Noctis grunted as he was flung into the air by the muzzle of one of the creatures. Nyx tossed his blade, avoiding the jaws of the enraged mother that was hunting him. "Once we get rid of all these things!"

"Go-I can take care of these guys," Nyx nodded. Noctis sliced another of the young creatures open before spinning and nodding-darting toward the shed. Nyx spun noted the mother gurangatch now chasing after Noctis...well the prince had just slaughtered its child. Cursing Nyx spun and darted through the swamp. The water was thick and incredibly sticky. He dragged his legs through it after the creature and after Noctis. Noctis reached the shed, heaving the door open and vanishing inside.

"Highness!" Nyx barked. Noctis poked his head out briefly, seeing the creature crashing toward him he quickly ducked back inside. The creatures jaws crashed against the shed rocking it wildly, wood splintering, metal denting. Nyx launched his blade. The blade caught in the splintered wood of the shed, Nyx warped. Landing against the wood he turned and sliced downward cutting the gurangatch's eye. Noctis launched through the front door on the creature's blindside now driving his blade into the side of the creature dragging it through its scaly hide. There was a slick sound of slicing followed. The creature wailed in agony its body flailing wildly. Its snout whipped around and snapped down on the prince's leg. Noctis cried out as he was dragged to the floor, the creature beginning to shake him madly. Nyx leapt atop the creature, cutting its other eyes from its skull before driving his second blade between its jaws. He twisted the blade up forcing it into the roof of its mouth. It shirked. Dragging the handle of the blade back Nyx left the blade now. The creature released Noctis, growling and shrieking in rage. Noctis scrambled back. Nyx threw himself off the creature and rolled as he hit the earth. Casting his eyes to Noctis the prince launched forward, summoning a heavy axe into hands before cracking it down atop the gurangatch skull. There was a sickening crunch as bone crunched beneath the force of the axe. Leaping back Noctis landed next to Nyx just as the creature rolled onto its side.

"You get the key?"

"Yeah," Noctis nodded.

"Let's switch this thing back on then," Nyx rose now, waded into the waters and snatched his dagger from the creatures mouth with a sickening slice slipping it back into sheath on his leg.


They were quick to switch on the remaining generators-once they had dealt with the nest there was no reason to continue sneaking around. There were other creatures lurking, Nyx could hear them but they were uninterested in pursuing them as they flitted about the dark cavern. It was entirely black.

"Well we've got power," Noctis nodded.

"Might not have it for long though. We need to move that machine."

They descended the metal stairs and re-entered the swamp before quickly sprinting to the control panel. Nyx waited as Noctis stumbled up the lob-sided steps and across to the control panel. In seconds the smoke spewed from the pipes above, the engines roared and grinded, the sound of rusted metal squealed from somewhere in the darkness, that would be the metal arm moving.

"You hear that?" Noctis looked down to Nyx.

"Sounds like we're clear."

"Let's move," Noctis ran down the steps now. Nyx spun as the prince descended into the darkness and down the bank toward where the others waited.

Sliding down the bank Nyx noted Ignis sat heavily to one side, Prompto pacing and Gladiolus stood arms folded.

"Sounds like you managed to get the engines started," Prompto looked up with a grin. Nyx nodded. Noctis continued down the trail, the metal arm had risen enough to allow them room to pass. Gladiolus spun as Noctis stepped past him.

"Hold up," He growled, "You sure you're ready for this? You got what it takes?"

"To do what?" Noctis scowled. Nyx sighed heavily. Here it all began again.

"To face your ancestors and convince them to lend you their strength. Got a long road ahead. Can you see this through? To the end?"

There was a silence.

"Can and will," Noctis spoke proudly. "Weather I like it or not, I've got a duty to fulfil. As king."

"You're damn right, you do," Gladiolus nodded, "Then that means you'd better start taking this seriously." With that the brute stepped past Noctis and down the trail. Nyx heaved another sigh, he thought that would be it and they would finally get over themselves and make up? Nyx heaved, his shoulders sagging. Prompto and Ignis too were clearly feeling the same. Nyx turned and began down the trail after Gladiolus-no point in mopping about then. The bank was like a sheet of mud, Nyx picked his way down, half slipping half walking. The cave they descended into was huge-as noted by Prompto as they continued down into the depths. The further they went the more the smell began to change...it began to reek. What the hell was that stench? The bank descended rapidly, moss and grasses coating its face.

"Man something stinks around here," Prompto noted. "Don't slip and fall in whatever that is."

They were met with another swamp at the base of the bank. Great. Nyx just hoped there was no more of the gurangatch down here. There was no noises to indicate there were any here. The swamp was deeper here, thicker. Nyx attempted to pick his way through the reeds and algae, thick clumps would brush past his leg every number of strides. They crossed the wide expanse of swamp water toward the entrance of the tomb. it lay buried in rock beneath the roots of another aged tree, on the outside however there were a number of pink sacks handing all over the entrance hid among the vines.

"What is this?" Prompto asked with a raised lip.

"I hate eggs," Gladiolus hissed.

"Do we really wanna know what's back there?"

The waters behind them erupted upward, green fleshy limbs stretched up from the water, a gaping teeth lined mouth following. Nyx spun to watch the creature towering over them. Was that a malboro?

"That looks like a mouth!" Prompto squeaked, "Is that its face?!"

"Shit! Get down," Nyx growled grabbing hold of Prompto and pulling him away from the creature that flailed before them.

"What? What is it?" Ignis barked-the first sign of panic appearing in his voice. Gladiolus summoned his blade and hauled it over his shoulder quickly darting in front of Ignis and Noctis.

"Something real bad!" Noctis responded.

"It's a malboro-stay away from its mouth," Nyx called to the others. Gladiolus charged forward throwing his sword off his shoulder before slashing out at the creature. Prompto wiped the gun from his belt and took aim. Noctis summoned his own sword and leapt forward. Nyx reached down to his daggers and dragged them from his sleep.

"I'm covered in drool!" Gladiolus called from somewhere amidst the tentacles. The creature lumbered through the waters. All four, Noctis, Gladiolus, Prompto and Nyx lurched into attack mode. Ignis hung back a moment unsure of where or what to attack. Nyx cast him a brief glance before hearing the waters ripple. Ignis was going to attempt to fight. He'd have to keep a close eye on him. He launched forward toward the flailing mess.

"Somethings hatching!" Prompto squealed.

"Bust 'em up!" Gladiolus called out swinging his sword slicing three tentacled limbs off the malboro. Sprouts from the malboro began to appear from near the doorway. Nyx knew a clever trick regarding them however. He noted Prompto attempting to shoot down the creatures.

"Prompto!" Nyx barked, "Focus on the mother-the young can't survive without her."

Prompto nodded and quickly dodged past a tentacle before firing on the creature. Ignis was thrown aside by one of the tentacles. Gladiolus was thrown into the swampy waters a moment later. Nyx was close to Prompto, who was also about to be flung. Turning Nyx cut past one of the sprouts and threw himself against the blonde. Both crashed into the water but it was better than getting hit by that thing again.

"This isn't working!" Gladiolus boomed. Nyx rose from the murky waters, Prompto was busy spluttering a mouthful of the green liquid from his mouth. Nyx looked to the creature, it's stomach was expanding.

"Everyone look out!" He called loudly. Everyone took head and moved away from the creature as it expelled a mouthful of green gas. It spewed into the air-jesus it stunk. Nyx had fought one of these things before and he had hoped to never cross another. After it had given them all a pleasant helping of its breath it roared loudly. Christ.

"Noct!" Ignis suddenly called, "I have an idea. If I may..." Nyx cast a look to Ignis. The man produced a small orb in his hand and turned facing the creature. Go for it. Why the hell not? The malboro would only spawn more young if someone didn't do something quick. Ignis hurled the orb from his hand toward the creature-it landed in the malboro's gaping mouth. Good aim. Nyx spun as a sprout crashed into his legs and sliced down on the little bastard. The malboro sat a moment before flames erupted in its mouth. Of course. Ignite the gas inside it. It squealed in agony as smoke spewed from between its teeth.

"Ah, as I suspected," Ignis grinned to himself.

"Well that worked!" Prompto praised.

"Nice one Iggy," Gladiolus could be heard before he sliced down on some more of the creatures tentacles.

"Now we have a fighting chance," Nyx praised before launching forward again. The five now brought an onslought down on the malboro and within minutes the creature was over powered and sent crashing into the swampy waters where it had reared its head from. They all stood a moment, covered in swamp water, malboro breath and sweat.

"Is it dead?" Gladiolus finally broke the silence, leaning on his sword.

"Yeah," Nyx confirmed.

"Thanks to Iggy!" Prompto bounced, twisting the pistol in his hand around his forefinger.

"Thanks for the save Iggy." Gladiolus praised.

"Seriously. We'd be plant food if it weren't for you," Prompto admitted.

"Happy to help," Ignis finally responded. He was proud. Happy to have a purpose again, no doubt. Nyx stood tall and looked to Noctis. The prince stood tall and threw a ball of flames toward the remaining egg sacks that hung on the door of the tomb. Who's genius plan was it to have a tomb all the way down here anyway? Noctis strode forward and heaved the doors open before stepping inside. Nyx and the others were content to wait outside, resting on lumps or rock and root that sprung from the swamp waters. After a long moment Noctis returned to them.

"Let's haul ass," Gladiolus grumbled standing up from his perch on the stone he'd been sat on. Turning they began the long trek back.

"A moment?" Ignis' words shattered the silence.

"Everything okay?" Gladiolus asked pausing and turning to look at the man.

Ignis was silent for a moment. "It bloody well isn't," He snapped finally, "And I won't suffer this pointless bickering in silence any longer."

Nyx couldn't agree more. Comrades were there to help one another, to fight the enemy not each other.

"Let's be frank. My vision hasn't improved and probably won't. Yet in spite of this I would remain with you all. Till the very end."

"Sorry, but I object," Gladiolus snorted, "War is a matter of life and death."

"But we'll be there," Prompto opted to put in.

"It's not about us looking out for him," Gladiolus responded.

"Shouldn't he be allowed to choose the path he takes?" Nyx decided to speak up now. Sure the four had been together longer then he had been with them but they were close-it was obvious. People would but heads sure but everyone should be allowed to do as they pleased.

"There's more to it than just what he wants." Gladiolus sighed. True. However Ignis was no child.

"I know full well!" Ignis snapped again. Everyone turned to look at him. "I won't ask you to slow down, if I can't keep up I will bow out."

"What says 'His Majesty?" Gladiolus looked to Noctis. He had remained silent throughout the entirety of the current situation.

"Noct, you are king. One cannot lead by standing still. A king pushes onward always, accepting the consequences and never looking back."

Nyx forgot Noctis was the king sometimes-with his behaviour.

"Gladio, Noct will take his rightful place, but only once he's ready."

"Have it your way. We're still taking a big risk. We better all be ready." That was probably the closest they would get to finishing this conversation. Gladiolus gave each a meaningful glance before striding off through the waters, the surface rippling as he left. Prompto was quick to bounce after. Jesus and Nyx thought the Kingsglaive had been a complicated bunch to deal with.


They resurfaced onto the platform, the night was still surrounding them. Nyx hoped they hadn't spent too long in that quarry. The train heaved a whistle, the attendant calling for final boarding's. The train would be departing shortly. Nyx sat on the step of the train itself, Ignis, Prompto, Gladiolus and Noctis stood.

"We're here for you," Noctis looked to Ignis.

"Yeah let us help you," Prompto urged. The train squealed another whistle. "And we're off!"

Nyx rose wearily from his seat on the step and allowed Prompto entry to the train, the blonde bounced past with a grin.

"Are we clear?" Gladiolus looked to Ignis.

"Crystal."

"Watch your step," Noctis looked to Ignis. 'Watch'. Poor choice of words but Nyx knew it wasn't deliberate.

"You're not 'pushing onward'?" Gladiolus cocked a brow looking over his shoulder to the king.

"Not at his expense," Noctis responded.

"Fair enough."

They took their seats as the train's wheels grinded against steel before pulling away from the station. Next stop? Gralea.