The Dawn Shard is hidden deep under the Costlemark Tower at Duscae. The Lucian government had done many attempts to explore the ruins, but every expedition had ended in failure or little return. The task falls to the remaining member of the Lucian Royal family. Serah now a consort of House Scientia in name but she still carry royal blood.

" allow me to find the Dawn shard "

Noctis is reluctant but then accepts as they did not have a choice and asks Cor to be their escort. Their party consisted of Serah , Cor and the two people from Tenebrae Ashe and Basch.

" I am sorry I cannot do more " Noctis then responds. He hopes that his two children are safe as well.

" that is fine , you still have to take care of your country " Ashe responds and they take their leave. Lunafreya senses her partner's unease.
" Do you wish to talk to them ?.. I can send Umbra. "

Noctis sits alone in the study , drawing up a quill and paper. He begins to write...


" My son , Ephraim...
I hope you are doing well away from home. I am worried about what the future may bring. If something happens to me I will leave Lucis in your care. We have learned that the empire are using remnants of the scourge. They are attempting to start another war , and now it will seem that there is no way to avoid it. You have to return to Insomnia. "

- Noctis Lucis Caelum CXIV


Noctis then folds the note and hands it to Lunafreya. She takes the note and ties it to a sack around the dog's neck
" deliver the note to the crown prince Ephraim"
Then with a pat of her hand she sends the messenger off.

Ephraim gets the note from Umbra days later. He talks to Ignis regarding it a note asking his return to the crown city. But Ephraim has other ideas
" what if we bring the scattered pockets of resistance together into a unified movement. We now know that the empire wishes to enact vengeance upon Lucis there may be some who seek peace. Besides my mother comes from this country and I wish to help them...
Now the problem is how can I write back. "

Ignis thinks that is a bad idea but Ephraim responds " I do not fight wars , or pick fights where I cannot win "

Then as if it was the will of the Astrals , Umbra appears to Ephraim... While Ignis speaks
" You can use that Lovers' notebook.. It is the same way your parents communicate during our journey. "

Opening the book to a blank page the crown prince writes his response...


" Father it is nice to hear from you , I will not be returning home yet. I found some scattered pockets of resistance members who dislike the occupation of their homeland. On top of that my mother comes from this country. So I will seek to unify them. This coming battle is due to the empire wishing to enact vengeance upon Lucis... Don't worry about me I will not pick fights where I cannot win. "

- Ephraim

Ephraim then turns to Ignis " do you wish to say something as well ? , I think dad will love to hear from you...
You are his closest friend and advisor. "

Sliding the red notebook to him...

Ignis lets out a sigh not knowing what to say , and seeing this notebook brought back some painful memories for him... As he quickly flipped through the pages to the same one Noctis' son used. Then under Ephraim's writing he took out a sticker with an Ebony logo on it placing it in the book then underneath it writing...

" I hope you are doing well and taking care of yourself in my absence, Noct.
reminds me of the old days again... "

Then closing the book. He hands the book back to Ephraim , who then sends Umbra off again with the Lovers' Notebook tied to its collar.

Ignis then goes silent after... for him the book was a painful reminder of the memories buried in the darkness deep inside his heart.


The three Kingsglaive, the Marshall, Lady Serah Lucis Caelum... They had laid the king to rest in silent, quiet and private ceremony far away from prying eyes in a royal tomb far away from society. While everyone else is celebrating. His heart was broken.. To Ignis he did not only lose his king but a close friend and brother. The only person he sees as family.


Ephraim then breaks the silence " is something wrong ? "
" please excuse me " Ignis responds and then getting up and walking outside the room they were in...

Ignis is someone who is strong willed if for whatever reason he had gotten injured in battle he is someone who will sit in a secluded area and lick his wounds by himself.
But Ephraim is passionate about his goals, and also very caring about others and striving to strengthen his lacking qualities. To others Ephraim can be seen as aloof at times , and even a bit shy.

Ephraim attempts to approach his father's advisor again.

" come on , don't shut me out "

In the eyes of Ignis , his friend already died ounce. The will of the gods had brought him back...
Now with Noctis as king it did not seem any different then when Regis was king. He cannot shake the feeling that this will end up the same way.

" my apologies , I did not want to worry you " Ignis then responds.
" But , I am you seen to be acting differently "
he then responds after a small pause...

" As if you are hiding something "

First Noctis now his son... Astrals.
Ignis thought to himself after Noctis had been revived , it will seem their roles had changed... Noctis Lucis Caelum is dead after the scourge , his past turned to dust.
He has been reborn with the coming of dawn , a King.

" I was thinking about the past " Ignis then responds...