Ignis takes a breath as he hits send on the computer, sending the email to the sender. Happily finished with work that he has been thinking about but couldn't get to. Taking care of Astrum while working is more time consuming than he originally thought. Most of the time he has to abandon his work to focus on the baby.

But it's not all that bad. He enjoys taking care of the baby. He doesn't know if Noct was like this when he was a baby, he came into Nocts life later, but Astrum is a very happy and energetic baby. Ignis doesn't have too much trouble.

Ignis turn his head to the side, Astrum beginning to whine. He looks at the time to see it's time for Astrum to eat. Ignis gets up from his chair at the table, walking into the small kitchenette. Opening the refrigerator he get one of the bottle of milks. He heats it up in the microwave, when it's the right temperature he goes to the living area where the coffee table is pushed to make room for the small play area for Astrum. He's at the age where he's lifting his head and turning to lay on his stomach. Ignis picks Astrum up who look ready to scream. Ignis sits on the couch, Astrum in his lap. As the baby drink hungrily Ignis turns the television on.

As the television played commercials Ignis look down at Astrum, when he first took care of the baby they were all shocked when he cried when Prompto left. He seemed fine when Ignis took him while the blonde took her nap or when they did their trail. Ignis and Gladio took awhile to calm him down but he look like he didn't trust them. Even now as they stare at each other he look like he's judging Ignis, trying to see if he can trust him. At least he's not crying.

Ignis turn his attention to the television again, looking up to the shocking news. On the screen showed the news, recording and showing a man with a gun holding a hostage, the hostage being Prompto. He sits closer to the edge of the couch, what happened? He looks down to see Astrum finished his bottle, Ignis sets the bottle aside, resting him on his shoulder so he can burp him. As he pats Astrum he stands up to walk to the table to get his phone and call Gladio. When he doesn't get a response he sends a text remembering that he's busy with Noct. Then he sends another.

Gladio felt the watch on his wrist vibrate, then vibrate again. He turns his head to see his father looking forward at king Regis as he sat in his seat at the oval table along with the members of the council. Gladio looks forward as he felt his wrist vibrate again. Noct sat next to his father, slightly slumped in his seat as the old men talk about the danger of leaving the person connected to the crystal alone. Regis stayed silent but listened. After another vibrate on his wrist he broke procedure to look down at the watch, he sees the small screen light up with almost twenty messages. He frowns when he sees it's all from Ignis, which the man knows he's with Noctis at a meeting with the council. Did he forget?

He quickly reads the latest one, IMPORTANT, turn on the news RIGHT NOW! Reading that he knew it must be if Ignis is telling him now of all times, the behemoth of a man knows the advisor is watching Astrum. He steps forward, his father frowning at him. He steps next to Noct who looks at him curiously. Gladio gives Noct and everyone a grin. "Sorry for disturbing but..." Gladio didn't know how to finish that sentence. He ignores the looks he's getting from everyone. While Regis and Noct look at him curiously, the others look at him angrily but honestly they weren't getting anywhere with the king so they can shove it.

In front of Noct, build into the table is a touch screen console that connects to the large screen projector in the middle. Usually used to show each other files and cases. Sometimes they watch what the news and media is saying about a certain situation. Gladio turns the screen on then flips through the channels until he gets to the one Ignis told him to turn to.

"Back to the situation, it seems the police are trying to talk to the man but being careful as the fugitive has a hostage. A young waitress in his arms. As you can see he's holding onto her really tight." The news anchor says, they get put in the corner as the rest of the screen fills with a man holding Prompto, his arm shakes under one of her armpits, his hand over her throat. Prompto look very scared and worried. He was taller than her so she tried to stay on her toes.

"Oh no." Gladio says feeling his heart drop to his stomach.

"Prom!" Noctis shouts shocked as he stands up to his feet. Worry fills his eyes as they all watch the man drag Prom around with, pointing his gun around to keep the police away but Noct keep his eyes on Prom as she held his arm, trying to loosen it from her throat. Regis looks at both men's expression, they both look as worried as each other but Regis could tell his son is more worried. Noctis turns to Gladio. "Get Ignis here." Noct demands. Gladio nods taking his phone out. He didn't need to be told, he was going to call the advisor anyway to ask what the hell? What are they going to do?

"You saw the news?" Ignis asks, worry evident in his tone.

"Yeah, princess wants you here." Gladio tells him.

"I have Astrum though." Ignis said. Gladio nods.

He turns to Noct, "Ignis is busy." Noct glares at Gladio. Seriously? Prompto is in danger and Ignis is to busy to join them?

"Tell him to forget it, get his ass over here." Noct orders ignoring his language or the fact he's in front of the council. The council and his father to stunned by the princes sudden explosion of emotion. The prince has been quiet and closed off lately, it's a surprise.

"There's no arguing, princess wants you here now." Gladio says. He hears the advisor hum as he keeps eyes on the prince. He seems very angry. Which isn't Noct. He's usually understanding and rather calm. Looks like Ignis is going to have to bring Astrum. Gladio ends the call after Ignis tells him he'll be there soon after gathering some things. He looks up as he put his phone in his pocket and sees Noct staring at him, a slight glare on his features.

"How'd you know to turn on the news?" Noct wonders but Gladio kept silent. "Did someone tell you?" Noct asks but still no answer from his shield.

"Clarus, what's the situation?" Regis asks his shield. Clarus steps up, looking up from his phone. Noct stare at Gladio with a glare then turns to Clarus.

"The police are trying to talk, to negotiate with him. It would seem the waitress isn't the only hostage he has." Clarus answers.

They all stay silent, crime has been on the rise in the capital for a few years now, but this year it's been reaching it's all time peak and the police don't have enough manpower for it.

All heads turn to the door as it opens. In walks Ignis with the rumored mysterious baby. Noct stares at the baby. Who's baby is that? Can't be Ignis or Gladio, can it?

"Who's baby is that?" Noct asks wanting someone to answer one of his questions. Though, no one besides him seems surprised. But he doesn't get what he wants because Ignis stays silent like Gladio. Ignis not answering is more shocking than Gladio not talking. Noct then turns to Gladio. "You also know about the baby, don't you?" he asks but the silence is enough of an answer.

So that's why they've been so secretive but why? What about this baby did they need to keep a secret? What about Prompto?

And why are they staying silent?