Before the Fall...
The Lucii had told Regis " What has been ordained is being unwritten. But time is still a quick flowing river. "
Regis wondered what that meant and the Lucii then respond " They that come from the stars , change follows in their wake "
It is the morning of Noctis' departure, and birds can be heard chirping outside the sun-speckled window. The chorus is interrupted by Noct's alarm. Ignis, who is already awake, walks over to rouse the sleeping prince, while Gladio and Prompto blearily open their eyes. The latter sits up, stretches his arms above his head, and yawns widely.
Prompto - Morning already?
Gladiolus - Guess I fell asleep...
Ignis sighs impatiently.
Ignis - Indeed. Wake up, Noct.
Noctis then grunts incoherently, lies completely still for a moment, then heaves himself upright.
Ignis - Everyone, please get ready. We have to head to the Citadel right away.
Noctis - Got it.
Noctis then scoops up his cell phone and deftly turns off the alarm. Getting to the Citadel , Noctis , Ignis , Prompto and Gladiolus meet with Regis.
" the decreed hour has come , set forth with my blessing Prince Noctis. "
Noctis then takes a bow " Thank You , your majesty. "
" take your leave and go in the grace of the gods. "
" Right "
Noctis then bows down and leaves. followed by his three retainers.
Regis then stops Ignis...
" a moment please , Ignis "
Turning Ignis then takes note of a young boy around fourteen years of age.
" he goes with you as well "
Regis then turns to Sora " go on "
Sora and Ignis then join the rest of the group already waiting by the car. Its engines already started by Cor.
A glaive then calls out " Highness "
Noctis then turns.
" What now ? "
" I fear I left too much unsaid , you place a great burden on those who bear with you. "
" you are one to talk "
Regis then turns to the three people with Noctis. " I ask not that you guide my wayward son , merely that you remain at his side. "
" Indeed , your grace "
" we will see the prince to Altissia , as if it is the last thing we see "
" Yeah , what he said "
" and another thing , do mind your manners around your charming bride-to-be "
Noctis then walks up to the king " Your majesty , as well. And you as well around our guests from Niflheim "
" you do not have to worry about that. Take heed ounce you set forth you cannot turn back. "
" You think I would ? "
" I only need to know , that you are ready to leave home behind "
" I do not know about you , but i am ready as i ever be. "
" Take care on the long road. Where ever you go. The line of Lucis goes with you. Walk tall my son "
Ignis , Prompto , Gladiolus alongside their guest Sora is already in the car. Noctis then climbs into the back seat with Prompto driving.
" eyes on the road " Ignis then tells Prompto.
" uh-oh "
" what do you mean uh-oh"
A short time later the car begins to sputter then stop... " that "
Everyone then gets out of the car except Ignis who then takes the drivers seat. and Sora sitting in the back seat. Sora looks down at his hands...
wondering if he will ever get back home or find his friends , realizing this is not a dream and he really has been whisked away into another world among the stars.
Ignis looks at the rear view mirror. " Is something wrong ? "
" I am just thinking , why did the king asked me to join you all... And I never introduced myself that day so everyone just called me kid. Anyway I am Sora "
" I am not sure what our king saw in you , he must have his reasons "
Prompto , Gladiolus and Noctis push the car to hammerhead.
" hey there , y'all kept a girl waitin. Now which one is the prince. "
Noctis then stands up from behind the car.
" congrats , on your wedding "
The female is named Cindy. She has curly blond hair and olive green eyes. She wears a red cap with yellow outlines and a logo with the words "HAMMER HEAD" and "FULL SERVICE STATION" and black goggles which she hangs around her neck when not using them. Her clothing of choice is a cropped yellow jacket that reveals her stomach zipped a few inches under her breasts, and an orange bikini top with deep décolletage. She wears jeans shorts with a brown belt loosely hanging around her hips, thigh-high black stockings, white high boots on heels.
Cindy then takes note of another boy with the group " and you are ? "
" Sora "
Cindy then turns to the car , when her grandfather approaches. " did your daddy tell ya that she's a custom classic and some beat up ol clunker. It is going to take a while y'all get her in and run along. "
" lets get moving then " , Cindy then responds
" Now we play the waiting game " Ignis then responds. A strange chill then fills the air instinctively Ignis summons his daggers catching his companions off guard.
" Iggy ? "
Ignis keeps an eye on the area around him. Then darkness gathers and begins to swirl around them.
" daemons ? "
He begins to wonder but it is broad daylight and those only come out at night. This one had a vaguely humanoid body structure. It has a round, spherical head with circular, glowing yellow eyes. It also has two long, twisted antennae sprouting out of the top of its head. Each of its hands has three clawed fingers, and its feet are large and lack any discernible digits. About ten of them total.
" it is those creatures from the island " Sora then calls out and a weapon appears in his hand , in the shape of a key. Sora leaps at the creatures with his weapon held in two hands developed from his play-fighting days and lacks any formal training. Beating them down like a club using his keyblade before Ignis can say anything. Instead he and his companions turned their attention to the shadow creatures that gathered around them.