Chapter 7 Reunion

Noctis' POV

I walked into the Citadel's garden.

When I did, I noticed Luna hadn't arrived yet.

I sat at the edge of the fountain and looked into the water. When I did…I saw a flower floating in the water.

But it wasn't just any flower. It was a Sylleblossom, the national flower of Tanebrae, Luna's homeland.

"A Sylleblossom", I said as I took picked it up. "How'd one get here?"

Before I could ponder my question…I was interrupted when two dogs excitedly ran up to me.

"Hey again Umbra", I greeted. "And you too Pryna. Long time no see."

After I said this, I heard footsteps.

I looked up, and then…I saw her.

"Luna."

Luna was standing right in front me.

She was dressed up for the ball. She looked absolutely beautiful.

"Noctis", she started. "It has been far too long."

"Oh", I said nervously before suddenly standing up. "Yeah. It has been."

After I said this…Luna walked closer to me.

"You've grown up so much since then", she said.

"So have you", I said.

Then…Luna put her hand on my cheek, which took me by surprise.

"You look very handsome, Noctis."

Hearing this made me very nervous as I could feel my face heating up.

"Thank you", I said with a bit of a cough.

Luna simply smiled at me.

Then, she noticed the Sylleblossom that was still in my hand.

"Is that…a Sylleblossom", she asked.

"Yeah", I replied. "I found it floating in the fountain water."

"Odd", Luna said. "They are native to Tenebrae. How did one get here?"

"I was wondering the same thing", I replied.

Luna then smiled at me again…before taking my hands in hers.

"I've been waiting for this moment", she revealed. "I've missed you so much."

"You have", I asked.

"Of course", Luna replied. "You are someone very dear to me, Noctis."

Hearing this took me by surprise.

I was about to saying something else, but this happened before I could.

"Lunafreya!"

"Oh no", Luna said.

"What is it", I asked.

"You must hide", Luna replied. "Quickly."

With that…I quickly hid behind a tree just as a man walked into the garden.

"There you are Lunafreya", he said before offering his arm. "Come. There are people who wish to speak with you."

With a sad sigh, Luna grabbed the man's arm…and he began walking away with her.

She turned to look at me one more time, and then…she was gone.

I came out from my hiding spot, and sighed sadly.

"Guess that's it for our reunion."

I found my friends inside the Citadel.

"Back already, Noct", Ignis asked.

"Luna was ushered away for something", I replied sadly.

"Bummer", Prompto said.

"We heading out, then", Gladio asked.

"But I wanted to stay and enjoy the ball", Prompto whined.

"Quit your whining", Gladio commanded. "Let's go."

With that, we began to make our leave.

I spotted Luna in the crowd, and looked at her sadly before leaving.

Luna's POV

I watched as Noctis left the Citadel.

Finally reunited, only to be separated again.