Chapter 7

The wind carried Noctis' fur all the way back to the Pride Lands. The wind blew over a familiar tree but the fur fell through. It landed near a lion's paw. He picked it up and examined it. Then he knew. The fur belongs to Prince Noctis which means he is still alive.

The lion walked up to the smudged portrait and painted a black mane around the head. He sat back and looked at it.

"It is time, Your Majesty."

Later that night, a young female lioness was wide awake. She quietly walked past her sleeping pride. But she quickly hid when a couple of hyenas walked past. When all was clear, she continued sneaking away. But then a certain lion saw her.

"Just what are you doing, young lady?" a male voice whispered.

The female lioness turned to see Ignis right behind her.

"Go away Ignis. I'm going to find help." she said.

"I will very much not go away. I am sworn to protect you and must order you back to bed."

"I don't need protecting anymore. I am not a cub anymore."

Ignis sighed. "Alright. But hurry before the hyenas or Ardyn sees you."

"Thank you Ignis." the female lioness ran off out of the Pride Lands.

Inside the cave of Pride Rock, Aulea watched as the lioness ran away. "Lunafreya." she whispers.