Chapter 1:
Noctis steps out into the light
" Citizens of Lucis , the starscourge has ended bringing forth a new age of light.
Now is the time to rebuild our nation and the world.
Now is the time we stand as one to reunite this world in the light of the crystal.
We shall stand tall together "
The words of the king has been spoken. To guide the world into the future , they know empires have to be rebuilt. But without a leader to lead the people , there will only be anarchy. Ignis never told anyone or his friends what had happened at the Altar of the Tidemother on the day Lunafreya roused , The Hydraean Leviathan. However that event had scared him greatly to this day.
Altissia
On the way to the altar Ignis finds Lunafreya's dog Pryna dying. Pryna is a Messenger of the gods who delivers a vision of Noctis fulfilling the prophecy of the True King to Ignis , who learns Noctis must die to save the world. Teamed up with Ravus he finds Noctis and Lunafreya. Ravus then flies into a rage blaming the Lucians for the death of his sister.
" I should had done this ages ago " and proceeds to kill Noctis.
Ignis then gets in the way blocking the attack aimed at Noctis.
" Get out of my way "
" What are you doing ? "
" removing us of this menace "
Ignis then uses force to calm Ravus...
" come to your senses , man ! Noctis is not the one who killed your sister "
" oh yes he is "
The two drew their weapons and crossed swords with each other. Ravus uses his saber , while Ignis fights with his daggers and lances.
" If you kill him , your sister's sacrifice would had been for nothing. We need Noctis alive to save this world "
" what hope is there in a future that my sister will never see ? Step aside now or i will cut my way through "
" Noctis did not choose this path , this is his fate "
" this is a flaw that must be corrected "
" you should know how he feels "
" I feel nothing "
The two continue to fight each other till they are both battered and tired from the duel. Ignis manages to impale Ravus' prosthetic arm with one of his daggers then drops to the floor to catch his breath. Ravus soon stands up and pulls the dagger out before stumbling to his fallen sister.
" I knew you will face your fate without fear , fulfill your destiny without regret. But a part of me always hoped that you will live your life in happiness. You will have been a great bride. "
" Even in death the oracle does not rest , only when its calling is truly finished , and she will raise to that challenge with a smile on her face.
Oh.. Sister don't go. Please don't leave "
Ravus breaks down with tears in his eyes as Ignis turns to Noctis who is still on the ground passed out from his trial with the Tidemother. Ignis bends down to him when Gladiolus approaches a facade when in reality it was Ardyn disguised as Gladiolus. He then looks at the still form in front of him.
" well , well what do we have here. "
Speaking out loud and seeing Ravus slouched over near the water's edge and Noctis on the ground. Ardyn walks up to them and attempts to finish off the two people. His disguise is then broken by Ravus who calls him by Ardyn.
" oh dear was I that transparent "
Magitek soldiers then storm the area forcing the two to the ground. Ardyn then intends to end it all himself that is when Ravus gets up and protects Noctis and Ignis from him. The Ring of the Lucii falls from Noctis's grasp. The ring is the divine heirloom of the Lucian monarchy that only lends its power to the rightful ringbearer. After Ardyn blasts Ravus away with his magic , he asks Ignis to either join him or be killed. If Ignis refuses to join Ardyn. Ignis pushes the soldiers off his back and picks up the ring.
" this world means nothing to me , if it means losing the only people I will call my family. Noctis and Serah I will protect them even if it costs me my life. "
Ignis dons the Ring of the Lucii and unexpectedly gains the power of kings at the cost of his vision. Ignis defeats Ardyn, gains Ravus's respect, and his eyesight is permanently damaged, sustaining a huge scar across the left side of his face.
After the duel Ignis drags himself to Noctis and falls to the ground struggling to remain conscious , he is then approached by Ravus.
" that was rather reckless... " he responds to Ignis' choice to use the ring to battle Ardyn.
" where is Noctis and Serah "
" Noctis is ok thanks to you , Serah 's whereabouts is unknown but I herd the locals are looking for survivors "
" thank goodness " went through his mind
Then in the distance was the call of his friends Gladiolus and Prompto.
" Noctis , Ignis " they call out loud several times. " where are you ? "
Ravus then gets up but not before turning to Ignis " be still conserve your strength , you have a calling to complete. As do I as well may fortune favor us all. "
He then steps out and points Gladiolus and Prompto to them.
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The clouds had darkened already , by the time Gladiolus and Prompto had run up to the destroyed altar , but now they were darker than the night itself and the rain was starting to fall as if it tried to wash away all the destruction and put out all the fires that were still raging inside the city. Gladiolus immediately went to Ignis and begins searching for a pulse. Ignis heart underneath is hand was still racing and his breathing was shallow.
" we have to get them out of here and get a doctor. Take Noct and I will take Ignis. "
Prompto did not protest and swings the arm of his friend over his shoulder , while Gladiolus picks up Ignis. The advisor did not move and did not stir. The only thing that told them that he was still alive was the low and painful breathing. Prompto and Gladiolus takes the two to a local hospital it was miles away from the battlegrounds with Leviathan and the empire. It was overflowing with people though. People searching for their loved ones, injured being treated, families reunited or torn apart by death. After dropping the two off Gladiolus takes off again, remembering Noctis' sister and telling Prompto to stay put and call him when he finds something on the condition of their two friends.
