Chapter 13 Canceled Meeting

Noctis' POV

The Next Morning

I woke up as Ignis walked into the room.

"Good morning, Noct", he greeted.

"Morning Specs", I greeted.

Ignis then sat down next to me and placed his hand on my forehead.

"Your fever is going down", he revealed. "But it's still lingering. I suggest you take today off and rest."

"But…", I started.

"But what", Ignis asked.

Then, I turned to look at the Sylleblossom that was in a vase on my nightstand.

"I promised to meet her today", I revealed.

"Lady Lunafreya", Ignis asked

"We met up yesterday at the Sylleblossom field", I revealed. "I told her that I would meet her there again today."

"I understand that you want to see Lady Lunafreya again, Noct", Ignis started. "But I really think you should rest today. Not just because of your fever. You also need to mentally prepare for what's coming next."

Ignis saying this took me by surprise.

But before I could say anything, the door was suddenly opened.

"Guess who came to visit", Prompto said.

Then, Umbra ran into the room and up to me.

"Hey Umbra", I greeted.

Then, I took out the notebook and read the latest entry.

Are you still able to meet me today?

I wanted to see Luna again…but I knew that Ignis was right. I needed to mentally prepare myself for what was coming next.

Luna's POV

I was in my bedroom when I heard barking.

I turned around, and saw Umbra run up to me.

I took the notebook from his bag and read the latest entry.

I'm so sorry Luna, but I can't make it today.

A huge bombshell was dropped on me yesterday. Now I need to mentally prepare myself for what's coming next.

While reading this did bring me great sadness, it also made me concerned.

I understand. However, I'm also worried. What is it that you need to mentally prepare yourself for?

With that, I gave the notebook to Umbra and sent him on his way.

After he left, Ravus walked into the room.

"Get ready Lunafreya", he commanded. "We have guests coming over."

I walked into a room filled with guests.

"Lady Lunafreya", I heard someone say.

I turned around…and smiled at who I saw.

Her name was Lady Lily Amare. She was a Niflheim noblewoman, whose father was in charge of governing over the city of Insomnia in the emperor's steed.

"Good evening, Lady Lunafreya", she greeted. "Are you alright? You look saddened."

"I'm aright", I replied. "I was going to meet with someone today, but they had to cancel."

"Meet with someone", Lily asked before smirking. "A suitor perhaps?"

"No no", I exclaimed as I began to turn red. "It's nothing like that! He's just a childhood friend."

"But it is a man you were going to go see", Lily pointed out teasingly.

Thankfully, her mother called her away before anything else could happen.

He's a just a childhood friend, right?