Chapter 8 20th Birthday
Noctis' POV
"Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy dear Noctis! Happy birthday to you!"
"Thanks", I said, still not opening my eyes. "Since it's my birthday, can I sleep in?"
"Fine", I heard Gladio say. "We'll just have the breakfast Iggy spent all morning making ourselves."
"Alright", I said in defeat as I finally opened my eyes. "Alright. I'm up."
"Great", Prompto said happily. "Let's get going!"
With that, Gladio and Prompto left and I groggily followed them to the living room.
When I got there, I saw Ignis and the breakfast he had set up.
"Morning Specs", I greeted.
"Ah", Ignis said when he saw me. "Good morning Noct. Happy birthday."
"Thanks", I said before looking at the breakfast Ignis had made. "Man, you really went all out."
"But of course", Ignis said. "After all, this is a very special birthday."
"You finally going to tell me why that is", I asked.
"We'll tell you later", Ignis replied. "For now, just enjoy your birthday breakfast."
I groaned in annoyance, but decided not to push it any further.
After we had breakfast, my friends all gave me their gifts.
I got the newest Assassins Creed game from Prompto (though I'm pretty sure that he'll wanna play it too), a new weapon from Gladio, and a fountain pen from Ignis. He said it was much more appropriate for writing in Luna's notebook with.
"Alright then", Ignis started. "Now that we are done with the gifts, I must go and get ingredients for tonight's birthday dinner."
"I've also gotta go and take care of something", Gladio revealed. "You two stay out of trouble, okay?"
"Yes dad", I said jokingly.
"We'll be back soon", Ignis said. "Farewell."
With that, Ignis and Gladio left, and as soon as they were out of ear shot…Prompto said this.
"You ready to roll", he asked.
"Let's suit up and get going."
…
Now geared up as the Starry Knight, I stood on a lamppost as I waited for a specific truck to pass.
Said truck was carrying a bunch people that had been captured by the empire.
The truck soon drove by, and when it got close enough…I threw my Engine Blade at the top of it.
I warp striked over there, and when I did…some MTs appeared.
While I fought them, Prompto was inside the van getting the prisoners free of their bonds.
During the fight, my Engine Blade was knocked from my hands.
Luckily, Gladio (who was wearing a hoodie to hide his identity) jumped onto the van and knocked the MTs out.
"What did I tell you two to do", he asked sternly.
"Stay out of trouble", I replied.
"And what did you do", Gladio asked.
"Not that", I replied.
With that, the van came to a stop.
"Your arm", Gladio said before pointing to a cut on it. "I didn't bring any potions, so it looks like it's time to visit a certain someone."
