Chapter 16 Chocobo Ride

Noctis' POV

The Next Day

I was at my dad's grave, wearing an Assassin's Creed hoodie to conceal my identity.

"Hey dad", I greeted.

Of course, I got no answer, so I continued to speak.

"So", I started. "I guess I'm supposed to become king now."

After I said this, I sighed sadly before looking directly at my dad's grave.

"But if I'm being honest, I'm not sure if I'm ready to be king."

"Well", I heard someone say. "I think that you are."

That was definitely not my dad. The voice that said that was way too youthful, and way too feminine.

I turned around, and to my surprise…I saw Luna.

"Luna", I said in shock. "What are you doing here?"

"I've been meaning to come and pay my respects to your father ever since I arrived in the city", Luna revealed. "However, many things have prevented me from doing so until now."

After I said…the Chocobo I rode in on walked up to Luna and I.

"Why hello there", Luna greeted as she began to pat the Chocobo.

Seeing this gave me an idea.

"Hey Luna", I started. "I was wondering, have you ever ridden a Chocobo before?"

"Never", Luna replied.

"Well then", I started. "Guess today is your lucky day."

With that, I motioned for the Chocobo to lower itself.

After it did, I motioned for Luna to get on.

Luna smiled before sitting on the Chocobo's saddle.

I got onto it as well before motioning for it to stand up.

When it did, Luna ended up falling right into my chest.

"You ready", I asked.

"I'm ready", Luna replied.

"Alright then", I said. "Let's go!"

With that, the Chocobo began to run.

Luna giggled as she held onto me to make sure she wouldn't fall off.

Seeing her like this made me smile.

However, things soon took a turn…when it suddenly began to rain.

"Crap", I said. "We should probably find a place to take shelter."

Luna and I were currently taking shelter in an alleyway.

She seemed to be getting cold from the rain, so I took the hoodie I was wearing off and gave it to her.

"Here", I said.

"Thank you", Luna said.

Then, the rain began to die down.

"The rain is slowing down", Luna pointed out. "I should make my way back."

"Okay", I said. "Be safe."

"I will", Luna said. "Until we meet again."

With that…Luna left…leaving me with a big, stupid smile on my face.

Luna's POV

I was in my room…holding onto the hoodie Noctis gave me.

"I would like to give him something to show him my thanks", I revealed to Gentiana. "Since he gave me his hoodie, perhaps I will get him another one?"

"You used to enjoy embroidery", Gentiana reminded. "Perhaps you can make a custom hood for your king?"

"You're right", I agreed. "However, a hoodie seems like it would take some time. Perhaps a handkerchief instead?"