Noct opens his eyes just in time for a finger to slam into his eyes. He smacks his face groaning, what was that? He opens his eyes to see Astrum sitting close to him, looking at him. He gives his son a smile.
"Morning buddy." He says rubbing his eye. He sits up sliding off the bed. He looks over to see Prom still sleeping. He looks at Astrum, the little man smiling at him, holding his hands out to be carried. Noct smiles as he picks Astrum up. Astrum giggles. "You are definitely Prom child. Why couldn't you like sleeping?" Noct asks only for Astrum to babble at him with a smile.
"Not everyone can be you Noct." Noct turns to see Ignis standing at the door.
"How long...?" Noct wonders, moving Astrums fingers away from his eyes.
"Not long. I was about to wake you up. Hope you had a good night sleep?" Ignis asks.
"He was cranky last night but Prom got him back to sleep." Noct says smiling at Astrum.
"Prompto woke up?" Ignis asks looking at the blonde shocked.
"After I left the throne room." he answers.
"I'll be back, I have to tell them." Ignis says.
"No need. Someone's at the door." They turn to Prom who sat up rubbing her eyes, she looks at them. Ignis stares, she's awake, it's been so long since he's seen her up. The door is knocked on. Noct looks at her shocked. Looks like she's in tune with her oracle side now. Ignis goes to the door.
"Lady Lunafreya." Ignis calls her.
"I'm here too-"
"Prompto's awake." Ignis says. Luna looks surprised but happy, both thinking the same thing they rush back into the room to see Noctis changing Astrums diaper, Prompto standing by his side. She turns around to see the two standing there. She gives them a smile.
"Prompto I'm glad you're awake." Luna says.
"It's good to be awake." Prom answers.
"We were worried." Ignis tells her.
"Sorry. It all must be surprising." Prompto says rubbing the back of her head nervously, not liking the idea of bothering people.
"It was, things must be done now." Ignis says. Luna nods. "Come Noct, we have to get you ready." Ignis grabs Astrum (who is fully changed) from the prince then hands him to Prompto, who took her baby from the advisor dumbfounded, watching as they walk out. Noct and Prompto staring at each other as the prince is dragged outside. Once the door is shut the blondes blue eyes turn to the other blonde. Luna smiles at Prom, truly happy to see her awake. Like Ignis said, things must be done.
"What are you getting me ready for?" Noct asks when Ignis shoves him in the bathroom.
"A council meeting." the advisor says, the prince makes a face. A council meeting now? "Your father thought it would be best to explain to the council about Prompto, with Luna here it will add some credibility to Prom. That and tell the council about the kingsglaive. They should know. To help keep the media out of it." Ignis explains.
"And I need to be there?" Noct wonders hoping in the shower.
"Yes, they were worried. You were in a foreign country and your father didn't explain too much about what we were going through. Astrums tantrums were not helpful. They are all stress and want answers. Time to give some of them." Ignis answers then leaves to get him something to wear.
When he's done he dries himself puts on his boxer briefs, socks, and undershirt. As he waits he brushes his teeth, finishing just in time for specs to come in with a suit. A three piece suit. It's going to be one of those types of meeting. He only wears suits for the serious meetings. Noct isn't surprised Ignis was able to find him a suit that fit perfectly.
With his suit on Ignis doesn't even attempt to play with his hair. They do run to the meeting room where he spots both Gladio and Clarus standing professionally to the side while his father look out the window. Regis sees his son sprinting in the corner of his his eye. The king turns to give Ignis a nod, silently thanking the man. Noct stands side by side with his father as Gladio and Clarus walk behind them leaving Ignis behind. Odd since this is something he would stand in taking notes.
As the door opens Noct could see none of the council members are in a good mood. "Your majesty, was it necessary to hold the meeting this early in the morning?" One of them asks, Noct would have to agree with them. Noct moves to stand in front his seat, the other council members finally taking note of him.
"Your highness is back." One points out.
"Glad to see you safe and sound."
"Shall we get this meeting started?" Regis asks, they all nod. He and Noct sit down. It's silent as they all wait for Regis to start. What would the king want to talk about? There is a lot to say so it could be anything. Regis takes a deep breath. "It should be known that the kingsglaive have been compromised." The kings says, starting strong.
"What?"
"How?"
"What does this mean?"
"What can be done?"
"What should be done?"
Regis and Noct watch as they bicker between each other. The king clears his throat silencing them. "As you are aware, we are going through employees of the Citadel so see who have been led astray." Regis adds.
"Why did this happen?"
"How much has been compromised?"
"Is the person connected to the crystal apart of this?" One asks causing the others to silence and look at them.
"It would be worrying if they are."
"How is the search going your majesty?" They all turn to the king who sat in his seat calmly.
"First we should discuss what to do with the traitors, including their leader, Titus Drautos."
"Titus was the one who started it!"
"Why would he?"
"He's been apart of the kingsglaive since it started."
"Yes, which makes it all the more upsetting that we didn't see it coming. We have him in custody, guarded by a few kingsglaive we know aren't with him along with a man named Loqi, who is sent from empress Solara." the king tells them.
"What would the empress want with Titus?"
"He has an alternate persona as general Glauca. Empress Solara wants to take him back to Niflheim so he can face the consequences of his action there." Regis explains.
"He should face the consequences here!"
"Who does he think he is going against the crown!?"
"He and everyone who sided with him should be punished!" One of the councilman shouts slamming his fist on the table. The others nodding with him.
"Then we will work out a deal with empress Solara about Titus but the others will face the consequences of their action. The ones we have found. There are still many we haven't found, we don't know how deep this goes. But thanks to Noctis' friend Prompto we were able to learn about Titus' treatory before it was too late." Regis says, still shocked about the timing. If Cor haven't received that call from Ignis, listened to that message from the young advisor the worst could have happened to both him and Astrum.
"Prompto? Lady Prompto learned of this? How?" A councilwoman asks, very clearly shocked.
This time Noctis speaks up. "While we were away for Lunafreya's party, Prompto was taken by a scientist who use to work under Iedolas. Prompto fought her way out and learned about him. Empress Solara was very helpful in aiding us in our search for her."
"Because of what Prompto has learned we have figured out that Titus was the secret mastermind behind the King Thieves. Besides the two Prompto helped captured, we have a list of some members that are in custody now thanks to what we found in Titus' personal belongings."
"Prompto did all this? By herself?"
"She was alone when she found most of this out, but she had help getting back home." Regis answers. Noct was going to answer that she did while she was kidnapped but his father's answer was more refined. "As for letting the citizens know what happened we should postpone that until things have been rebuilt. The people are still coming in and resettling in, we are still in the process of compiling a list of casualties. In the craziness of the evacuation brought out some unsavory people, and the reaction to the situation varied. Helping the people and rebuilding should be the priority." Regis tells them in a commanding tone.
"Of course your majesty."
"This should not be spoken of."
"If that is your wish it shall be done."
Regis nods, like they have agreed. "Now with what most of you have been waiting for, I have located the person connected to the crystal." He says, both him and Noct waiting for the bombardment of questions.
"Who is it?"
"Are they a danger?"
"Did they have anything to do with Titus?"
"Were they with Titus?"
"You have nothing to fear." Regis says looking each of them in the eyes, seeing they are all still scared and worried. "You have met them and they mean no harm, I assure you."
"Who are they?"
"Can we meet them?"
"Yes you can. I'm not sure when but you have all met them. Our very own Prompto." Regis says her name with so much fondness Noct is a little shocked.
"Lady Prompto! She's the one?"
"She's been here for months, have you known the whole time?"
"No I did not." Regis says, face calm but tone was not kind at the accusation. "In truth we thought it was someone else only to learn that she was the one this whole time."
"How is that possible?"
"We have to learn why?"
"If she can be connected to the crystal does that mean anyone can?"
"Her circumstances are very different but I think the best person to explains this is princess and oracle Lunafreya." Regis says, almost timed perfectly with the doors opening. In walks the princess, Luna herself. But behind her is Prompto, dressed and pampered in a pencil skirt and blouse, her hair up and wearing heels. Prompto walked forward holding her hands together as she walked. Noct knew that as her being nervous but surprisingly her face didn't show it. Not surprising when you think about how long she's been at the Citadel or living here. She must have gotten the poker face down. "Prompto, you are awake." Regis asks shocked. Prompto gives him a smile as she sits next to Luna.
"I woke up this morning." She tells him. She then turn to Noct. Her smile growing a little more.
"Gentlemen and woman." Luna says. Prompto turns her attention to the council.
Here she is. Never thought she'd be apart of this.