A/N: Welcome back to this wonderful story which I haven't been updating for some strange reason. How has everyone been? Anyway, without further ado, let's get on with the chapter!

Chapter 24: A Vision of Terrible Events to Come

Stark took them to their "cells" and turned around. "I'll be back for you guys once the Majitecs are asleep. Wait, they don't sleep. I'll get you guys out as soon as possible. For now, just sit tight," Stark whispered.

He then left their cell and closed the door to the bottom of the ship. It left an eerie echo as it was closed. Dorian had a tired look in her eyes. She shuffled closer to Ardyn and rested her head on his shoulder. I'm the luckiest man in the world, Ardyn thought, kissing her head. Dorian closed her eyes and soon she was fast asleep. Ardyn smiled and closed his eyes preparing to sleep as well.

A small light appeared in front of Ardyn, causing him to try to adjust his eyes to the dark. A beautiful winged creature flew overhead, causing Ardyn to smile. The creature landed beside, it's beady black eyes glaring at him. Suddenly, it turned into an all too familiar figure. It was Noctis, finally not Bahamut.

"Long time no see, Ardyn," Noctis said, a dark look in his eyes. Ardyn could tell that something was wrong. "We don't have much time to talk. But we need to use the time we have wisely. My daughter, Dorian, is in mortal danger. It might not seem like it, but, she won't last much longer unless you complete these Trials with success."

"I'm sorry, what? She's perfectly fine. I don't see why you're so hasty," Ardyn said, a disbelieving look in his eyes.

"Follow me, Ardyn. I need to show you something," Noctis said. Ardyn nodded wearily and followed the former king. He walked over to the left wall of the cave and signaled for him to walk forward. "Look at the wall. Now close your eyes. Invision Dorian. Now open your eyes."

Ardyn opened his eyes and found himself on a battlefield. He looked around and saw that it was the final battle of the Trial. He looked around for Noctis, but couldn't find him. Suddenly, Bahamut appeared, glaring at a figure.

"You have failed, Ardyn. Now, watch what happens to your friend," Bahamut snarled at the figure.

The new Imperial leader grabbed Dorian by the hair, a smirk on his face. Dorian struggled, the vision version of Ardyn tried to reach her but was held down by a strange force. Ardyn fought to reach her, but found himself slowly sinking into the ground.

"Dorian!" both Ardyns shouted.

Dorian didn't seem to hear them, she was still struggling vainly. Ardyn looked around for her rapier and saw that she had dropped it when the Imperial leader had grabbed her. Before she could grab her rapier, the Imperial leader grabbed her throat. Dorian gasped and began thrashing wildly. Ardyn could only watch in horror, while the vision version had broken free from the force holding him.

He rushed at the Imperial leader, but he just caught his sword, while still holding Dorian. The vision version of him struggled free and rushed forward. A desperate look was on his face. Bahamut only caught him with the strange force again. The vision Ardyn looked desperate and sad.

"Now, to end you, Dorian," the leader said.

There was then a sickening crunch and Dorian's struggling ceased. "NOOOOOOO! DORIAN!" both Ardyns shouted.

Ardyn backed away from the wall in horror. Noctis looked at Ardyn out of the corner of his eye. Ardyn could see grief in his eyes.

"If you don't hurry and complete these Trials, Dorian will lose her life. I don't know why Bahamut decided to bring her into this, but I don't like it. I'm pretty sure it's for some extra motivation," Noctis said.

"Well, if it was meant to be motivating it damn was," Ardyn said. "Thank you, Noctis. Let's hope this works."

"I'm not doing it for you, I'm doing it for her!" Noctis replied.

"Of course, I understand," Ardyn said.

"Anyway, I don't have much time left here. Just please, try to get these done as quickly as possible," Noctis said, slowly disappearing.

"Don't worry, Noctis, I'm going to save your daughter, no matter what it takes," Ardyn said.

"I know you will," Noctis said, leaving Ardyn in a field of flowers.

Ardyn looked around, wondering what this place was for. A familiar figure walked forward, it was Lunafreya, Noctis' wife and Dorian's mother. She had a smile on her face and a beautiful dress.

"Please save my daughter," she said. "She's depending on you. We're all depending on you. Good luck."

Luna then left.

Ardyn woke with a start, a cold sweat trickling down his face. He looked around and saw dawn light filtering in and Dorian still asleep. He sat back and said, "We need to hurry this up. Now."

A/N: Well that sure was something! What did you think? Remember to follow favorite and review! See you next time, bye.