For the first time in forever , dawn breaks over the horizon.
The Starscourge has ended ushering in a new age of light.
But he did not see the new dawn. He disappeared , given his life to end the darkness.
They all believed he was gone forever. Everyone that is except Serah Lucis Caelum. She clung to a different truth.
Three years has passed since that day.
I remember it as if it was only yesterday. The day my brother sacrifice his life to save the world.
I had refused to go to the throne room , its doors had been left wide open just as how Noctis had left it. I also refused to leave the palace gates. I do not know what awaits me outside , and I never want to know.
Every day was the same for me but I cannot stop thinking about brother.
Recently I keep haveing the same dream , my brother calling out to me that he is alive , telling me to use the crystal.
Gladiolus keeps telling me that Noctis is dead he is never comming back and I should takes his place as the leader of Lucis. Ignis and Prompto also tell me the same thing. It is time to move on he is never comming back. He tells me that everything is just a dream , an illusion that i made up... But still it feels empty.
Insomnia , the capital city of Lucis had been ravaged by the war with Niflheim along with the Starscourge for the last ten years all that remains of the ounce luminous city are ruins.
Prompto , Ignis , Gladiolus , and Serah sit down at the base of the steps leading to the Citadel. They talk amoung each other " has it already been three years , not much has changed though the rebuilding has started and people are already moveing back to the city.
We all sacificed so much to get here , maybe Serah is right it feels empty. "
Noctis knew what needed to be done but this victory came at a great cost. Without Noctis around Gladiolus had moved on to protecting Serah. They then look to the distance past the Citadel gates to find a growing number of newscasters , journalists and civilians. No one took note of a dark speck that slipped past the bars of the gates.
They all knew that the area around the Citadel had been largely empty for the past year but the outskirts of the city are still occupied.
Serah then points to a dog just inside the gates that appears to be approching them. " is that who i think it is ? "
Getting a closer look the dog turns out to be Umbra. The group concludes that the dog may be following Noctis'scent. Umbra by now had reached the base of the steps ignoreing the three men and stops infront of Serah gently pushing her a few times and then running into the Citadel stopping again turning around to bark at the party then running further in.
Serah then follows the dog. Gladiolus then calls after her " Wait lady Serah " and gos after her followed by Ignis and Prompto.
Umbra leads Serah to the throne room. The sight of it brings painful memories to Serah of her brother's sacifice to put a stop to the Starscourge what they all had given up for the people of Lucis and the world.
The crystal was still hung above the throne chaind in place by Ardyn. The only thing left behind from the battle. A pulse of light emitted from the crystal and briefly lit up the room in astral light. Very faintly crystal shards and dust begin to collect and swirl around them.
The Astral ring worn by Serah also begins to glow and pulse dimly. " What , my ring is glowing again but how ? the battle is over and yet it seems to be calling out to me. "
Serah then turns to her friends. " I am going to check it out "
She ascends the stairs on her own and coming to a stop in front of it. Looking down at the throne chair there it was the Ring of the Lucii under a large gash in the back of the chair. The ring also appears to be giveing off a soft glow and was shineing dimly.
Serah is then nudged by Umbra , she then kneels down and picks up the ring closeing her hand on it and bringing it to her chest.
The Astral and the Ring of Lucii react to each other glowing brightly as the light shown past Serah's hand , Crystal shards and dust begin converging. The light continues to grow till the light became blinding.
When the lights fade the kingsGraivemen could not believe their eyes. Before them deep in sleep was Noctis Lucis Caelum and Lunafreya Nox Fleuret next to him with Serah sitting next to them.
Noctis is dressed in the royal garb of Lucis while Lunafreya was dressed in her wedding dress looking the same as they were ten years ago and has not aged one bit.
" Noctis , Wake up Noctis...
Your job is not complete in fact it is only the beginning. Now you must bring the crystal's light to those who need it "
Noctis again is in the world of dreams before him are the towering forms of his ancestors and Bahamut and one by one they drew their weapons. The royal arms shot from their hands and into Noctis' chest. Noctis brings his hand over his chest as it happens. He is then returned to Eos. Noctis soon awakens and felt warmth , hearing the sounds of familar voices for the first time in years.
Seeing Noctis move Gladiolus pulls down Prompto and Ignis to a kneeling positon.
Noctis then gets up descending the stairs to his friends stopping in front of them " Please guys get up , if i have my way , you never have to kneel in front of me "
" my Lord , I do not think that is proper " Ignis responds
" Well we saved the world , if Noct says we do not have to then we do not have to. " laughs Prompto
Serah then pulls herself up and gos to her brother's side " so brother how are you here now and will you stay here in this world ? "
" Sister that is a story I will save for another time. "
There is then a call on the phone answered by Ignis from Cor asking for help , then soon after the line went dead.
" then that means it is time to get to work " Noctis resonds.
" You will not be alone this time , we are all here for you "
" Right "
The royal party set off through the Citadel talking amoung each other what they may find outside. As they reached the front door Noctis pauses to reach into his pocket and stops thinking ( " No , this is not the time to dwell in the past I am the new Lord of Lucis now " )
" its time " they stepped into the light and proceeded to the gates together , where they are met by Cor Leonis. His eyes wide at the signt of his King and the Oracle.
" Walk tall my friends , alright open the gates "
Today will be the start of a new dawn Ignis then plays the role of herald while Prompto and Gladiolus held the line.
" Ladies and gentlemen of the press. My fellow Lucians. Visitors from other nations. May I have the pleasure of introduceing to you for the first time , His Majesty Noctis Lucis Caelum CXIV , King of Lucis , Savior of Eos and his consort Lady Lunafreya Nox Fleuet of Tenebrae , blood of the Oracle and Lady Serah Lucis Caelum , Princess of Lucis , the first summoner. "
