A/N: This is going to be an interesting chapter, enjoy! In this chapter, there will be a lot of switching POVs, lol.

Chapter 10: Truth

(Dorian POV)

"What are you doing here? I thought you were dead," Dorian said, tears streaming down her face.

"We will always be with you, no matter what," Noctis said.

"Yes, Noctis is right. If you ever need any help, call for us, we will be sure to answer," Gladio said.

"Thank you so much, both of you, I don't know what I would do without you. I love you both. Gladio, how did you two know that I was wanting you?" Dorian said.

"It was quite obvious actually, also, Bahamut wanted us to tell you about the amount of time that you have to complete your trials. You have more time to complete them. Bahamut noticed that these trials are impossible to complete in only three days. Let us tell you how much time you have to complete The Trial," Noctis said.

(Ardyn POV)

Ardyn sighed, and found a nice hollow to take a nap in, this would be a perfect place. He then closed his eyes, and relaxed.

(Ardyn's dream – Bahamut)

"Hello, Ardyn," a familiar voice said.

"Greetings, Bahamut, are you here to tell me something?" Ardyn said.

"Yes," the God said.

"What is it, then?" Ardyn said.

"You have more time to complete The Trial. Each trial gets harder, so three new days are added. The first trial, you had three days. For this one, you will have six days. The final trial, the hardest you have nine days. Use this time wisely," Bahamut said.

"Well, you could have told me sooner!" Ardyn snapped.

"Settle down! I was just telling you the amount of time that you have to complete your trials!" Bahamut snapped.

"Why should I? You made me panic about losing time, I think you should just go away!" Ardyn said.

"Silence!" Bahamut snapped.
(Dream end)

Ardyn woke angrily. Why did this thing think it could control his life? The truth is, Ardyn didn't want his humanity back, he wanted his friends back. He lost his humanity for them, he nearly died for them. They only repaid him by locking him in chains. They shamed him, and locked him in a dark cell for years. He only wanted to see his friends one last time. Was this the only way to see his friends of old again? That was most likely so. But what would he do…if Starscourge took over him.

(Dorian POV)

"Wait, so you're telling me that we have more time to complete the trials than we were originally told. How is that so? We rushed through the desert worried that we wouldn't be able to find Gladio on time, and we thought we only had one day. Instead we had three? Who made these trials?" Dorian said in shock and anger.

"Bahamut did. We don't have any control over it. Though, I do not recommend that you attack him. That would be very stupid," Gladio said.

"How do you know what I am thinking? Do I no longer have any privacy? Why can everyone read my thoughts?" Dorian said, even more angry.

"It was actually very obvious by your body language. You need to start being more rational before you get yourself killed," Noctis said.

"Go away, both of you! I want to be alone, to ponder on all of this. Just, please go," Dorian said.

The two people who she had looked up to nodded, and left the area without another word. Dorian instantly felt tears springing to the corners of her eyes. She hated Bahamut so much. He was the cause of Gladio's death, not Ardyn, not Gladio.

"You will pay for what you have done to my family, Bahamut!" Dorian said angrily.

(Ardyn POV)

Ardyn got up from his nap, and started pacing. Why didn't he tell us sooner? Gladio would have probably survived, he would probably not be dead, and Dorian would not be upset, Ardyn thought.

A voice startled Ardyn out of his thoughts, "Sounds like you are struggling with the darkness."

"Whose there?" Ardyn said, unsheathing his sword.

"Calm down, nice sword by the way," the voice said again.

"Show yourself! What's your name? What do you want? Why are you here?" Ardyn said.

"My name is Terra, I have struggled with the darkness like you are. I am the darkness, pretty much. I couldn't help but notice that I saw someone in theses woods, so I wanted to see if you were okay," the stranger said.

A/N: Well, I just thought I would add Terra from Kingdom Hearts in, because he is my favorite darkness consumed character. I thought he would be good for Ardyn, anyway, please review!