The sun was already high in the sky when the trio woke up, the first one awake surprisingly was not Ignis, but Gladiolus. He half expected to hear the rather loud and obnoxious yawn belonging to their gunmen but had to remind himself that Prompto wasn't there. That he'll never be there amongst them ever again. A small laugh escapes the massive man as he sits up untangling Ignis from himself in the process. Sitting up Gladiolus looks over to the small space that none of them dare to occupy.

To think that he longed to hear that noisy yawn followed by the smacking that Prompto did every morning. At the time Gladiolus just thought the youngest did it to just get on their nerves but now he sees that was just Prompto being Prompto and now he regrets yelling at him over it or throwing whatever he could get his hands on at him.

He wished he could take it back.

Feeling movement beside him Gladiolus looks down only to see Ignis stir. The older male studies the other's features noticing that he looked exhausted. Gladiolus couldn't help but recall the constant tossing and turning Ignis did all through the night along with the unintelligible mumbles leaving the Shield to think he was having a nightmare.

Which wouldn't be to far off seeing how Ignis had been having a hard time sleeping ever since he learned of Prompto's death. Gladiolus also noticed that something about Ignis just wasn't right but he wasn't sure what it was mostly because the other was so good at saving face and acting as if everything was fine.

"C'mon...let's get this day started..." Gladiolus grumbles nudging Ignis for a few seconds helping him sit up. Ignis yawns rubbing sleep from his eyes before taking his glasses from Gladiolus who had retrieved them from the corner of the tent.

"Sleep well?" Gladiolus asks watching as Ignis puts on his glasses with a small shrug "I slept...if that counts." Ignis mumbles looking to the right of himself "When did Noct get up?" He asks earning a shrug Gladiolus "Don't know...just woke up myself."

"Doubt he started breakfast...guess I should start on that." Ignis sighs crawling out of the tent. Gladiolus sighs as he follows Ignis out of the tent, stepping out onto the haven Gladiolus looks around the campsite, he could see Ignis stepping off the haven making his way to a cluster of shrubs to relieve himself. He also spotted Noctis curled up in the camper chair on his lap sat a off yellow bandanna. Approaching the young king the Shield gently taps him on the shoulder "Noct, come on wake up." He says his tone slightly gruff.

Noctis grumbles a bit as he sloppily bats at Gladiolus's hand "Leave me alone..." he mumbles causing Gladiolus to huff waving him off his attention now to Ignis who has began to gather the needed pot and spices for breakfast. "Perhaps a simple porridge will suffice?" He asks rhetorically pulling out a canister of oats "Maybe a side of eggs?" He adds pouring a mixture of milk and water into pot bringing it to a boil. As he waits for the mixture to boil Ignis looks over at Noctis spotting the out of place clothing item.

"Noct, is that yours?" He asks trying to recall if he ever seen it before.

Noctis opens his eyes looking down at the bandana, the sight of the yellow fabric confusing him as well "What is this? Whose is this?" He mumbles sitting up right "Where did th-" be stops recalling the events of the previous night.

Looking to the others he begins to say with the utmost certainty "I think Pryna left this behind."

"Pryna? What's she doing way out here?"

"Indeed. I never knew Lunafreya to send her before."

"She sent her once, when she was a puppy. But never again- anyway Pryna was out here last night. And she sounded so sad...I think it was because she misses Prompto." He adds.

"Pryna?" Gladiolus asks confused "But why would she-?"

"Its because Prompto saved Pryna as a puppy. He took care of her until she was fully healed." He adds "Luna told me that she would disappear many times a week and stay gone for long periods of time only to come back with a photo of her and Prompto." Noctis adds as sadness drips into his voice. "I seen her over at his house."

"So have I." Ignis admits "I often stopped by his house to teach him several recipes that would be quick and easy to learn and I seen Pryna with him." Ignis adds a smile forming on his lips "She was always sitting on or laying on him." A small chuckle escapes him "I recall a time where I had over and they were wrestling...Pryna laid spread out on top of him to the point he couldn't move." Ignis says his own voice starting to become choked up. Not wanting the others to see him break down Ignis returns his attention to making breakfast, for he saw it as the sooner they get off the haven and on the road the better.

The trek to the Regalia was a silent one. Neither said anything or knew what say to strike up a conversation so instead they walked in silence. Gladiolus lead the trio with Noctis in the middle and Ignis bringing up the rear. In his hands Ignis held onto the camera that was once practically glued to Prompto's hand.

He vowed to continue taking photos in memory of Prompto but now as he held the silver and black camera he wasn't sure if he should or if he could ever be as good a photographer as the gunmen.

Nevertheless he was willing to try. Holding the camera up to his face Ignis peers through the viewfinder and moves around a bit trying to find anything worth shooting. But all he saw was grass, trees, bushes, and rocks. Everyday things that wasn't worth space on the memory card, yet looking back Prompto often took pictures of those things and they always looked beautiful. But Ignis didn't want to capture those things he wanted genuine moments like the ones Prompto had captured in the past.

Moments like Noctis being silly, or Gladiolus laughing, or ones of himself smiling. The moments that showed them that they were carefree and having fun even if the world around them was literally going to heck. Those moments so easily found were now going to be hard to find but Ignis wasn't a quiter he was going to find the right moment and freeze it in time with a simple click of a button.

But for now, he'll just snap a photo of Gladiolus and Noctis talking as they wait for him to catch up.

Bringing the camera down he looks at the image and frowns. It was out of focus and the angle he had it at just looked weird with a sigh he deletes the image sending the photos to scroll back to the one he saw back at Caem with the four of them at the restaurant.

The sight of Prompto tightens Ignis's heart for hadn't expected to be met with his appearance, the look on his face reminded Ignis that no matter what Prompto was willing to bring smiles to the group. Ignis stares at the image long and hard as he feels himself starting to shake "I'm...I'm-" he starts to say but before he could finish Gladiolus shouts out to him cutting him off and bringing his attention back to world around him.

"Come on we're burning daylight!"

"On my way." Ignis calls making his way up the stairs. Noctis was the first to spot the camera in the pyromancer's hands earning him a questioning look "What are you doing with that?" He asks doing everything in his power not to growl out the words. Ignis looks down at it and clears his throat "I thought that we should continue to take photos..." he says softly.

"Why? What's the point when Prompto isn't here to be in them." Noctis barks. Ignis swallows his eyes flashing guilt "I-" he starts to say when Gladiolus steps in "Iggy is just trying to do what Prompto would've wanted us to do Noct. Remember Prompto himself told us that."

Noctis does. In fact he can recall it vividly with every little detail.

The four of them were sitting in the tent gathered around the lantern that Gladiolus often uses when he reads. In each of their hands they held a big Cup Noodle as they chatted about this or that each one enjoying the others company.

Prompto had set his cup down and picks up his camera scrolling through the photos landing on one that made him smile he managed to capture Noctis gesturing to Gladiolus looking disgusted, the photo was taken seconds after hearing that their reward for securing the sack of discarded beans were beans. However Gentiana had materialized in the photo right were Noctis was pointing making it look like the gesture was directed at her.

Prompto sighs a bit before looking at his brothers "Hey guys...do me a favor will ya?" He starts earning a smirk from Noctis "What you want us to find a potion that turn you into a Chocobo?" He jokes.

Prompto laughs shaking his head "That would be cool but no."

"You want us to get more Cup Noodle?" Gladiolus asks around a mouthful of noodles.

"Pretty sure you're the only one who could eat that much Cup Noodle big guy." Prompto teases.

"We're not stealing the black chocobo." Ignis says crossing his arms earning a look of heartbreak to cross Prompto's face. He pouts nodding "I see how it is...okay fine then how about this then." He looks at his friends holding his camera up.

"If something ever happens to me promise me you'll continue to take awesome pics."

His request sent a uncomfortable silence over them causing the mood to darken quickly.

"If something happens to you? What do you plan on dying?" Noctis asks sounding upset by the idea.

"What, dude!? Why jump to that one so suddenly?" Prompto cries "I mean yeah there's a chance of that happening, but I mean if I go blind or lose both my arms or something...I mean yeah death is a more plausible outcome but...look I'm serious though. Please?" Prompto says his voice holding a serious tone which was rare for him.

Noctis, Ignis, and Gladiolus look at him and then to one another nodding.

"But of course."

"Yeah no problem."

Noctis looks uneasy for the thought of any of them dying wasn't something he wanted to think about about. Especially because they lost so much already "Yeah...can do." He agrees finally making Prompto smile "Thanks guys. Just so you know, just because if I'm unable to take pictures doesn't mean you guys can't and you should. Pictures are more than random photos...they're physical memories."

Noctis sighs "He did say that..." a smile appears on his face "And leave it to Specs to fulfill that wish." Noctis places a hand on Ignis's shoulder "You got some big shoes to fill...can't wait to see what you take pictures of." He adds climbing into the backseat alongside Gladiolus.

Ignis nods as he takes the wheel setting the camera in the passenger seat. Starting the car the friends soon make their way down the road "I guess we should secure a hunt for today. What do you say?" Ignis asks looking up into the rearview mirror at his friends.

Gladiolus nods "That will work. Guess we could see if anyone at the Hunters HQ has anything for us." He mumbles grabbing his book but makes no attempt to read it.

"I was thinking we should try the Chocobo Ranch..." Noctis says softly resting his chin in his palm only to regret the suggestion when no one said anything "I mean we don't ha-"

"Its fine." Ignis mutters.

"Yeah, it'll be nice to see the birds again." Gladiolus says trying to force a smile as Ignis turns on the radio.

As if to encourage them to go through with this the radio begins to play the Chocobo song prompting the three to exchange looks between them.

Gladiolus smiles "I wanna ride my Chocobo all day." He sings a bit off key causing Noctis to look at him "What?" He asks looking the king in the eye "That's how I remember him singing it."

Noctis shakes his head "It went like, I want to ride the Chocobo okay!" Noctis says defiantly "I'm sure that's how it went." Gladiolus however looked unsure "I don't know."

"Ignis! How did the song go?" Noctis asks in a near demanding tone as he stands up in the backseat.

"Well I'm surprised you both got it wrong, he did sing it religiously. It goes 'I want to ride my Chocobo all day.' I can't believe you forgot that." Ignis says chuckling.

Noctis smirks "Specs would know that." He laughs.

"Well it is my job after all...besides, I would be heartbroken to forget it..." He pauses not sure what else to say on the matter and the others were okay with that as they drove down the road and the song switches to commercials.

It was nearing noon when the trio pulls into the farm, the chirps and kwehs were able to be heard as they turned the corner and only grew as they pull up. Climbing out of the Regalia the friends are greeted by the strong smell of the birds which was near unbearable thanks to the heat which seemed to increase the manure smell.

"Ugh, they smell awful!" Noctis grumbles scrunching up his nose "You forget how cute they are when you smell this. How did Prompto look pass this?"

"Just look at their faces and you'll have your answer." Gladiolus says as he treks further into the farm.

"Love overpowers the stench. At least that's how I manage to deal with you and Gladio." Ignis says raising a hand to the king as he passes by.

"Hey! I don't stink!" Noctis snaps though he waits for Ignis to have his back to him fully before sniffing himself "Yeah I smell fine!" He snaps as he joins the others.

"Wiz, how are ya?" Gladiolus asks giving him a small wave.

Wiz smiles a bit nodding "I been gettin by. But how have you boys been? I know it's been rather hard on you boys ever since you lost the little one." He says looking them over. In the sunlight light he could see just how exhausted each one looked and it was painfully obvious that their friend's passing still weighed heavy on them.

"We-we been getting by." Noctis admits his eyes downcast "We just thought we'd see how everything was over here."

Wiz nods feeling bad for having upset Noctis "The birds could be better...not gonna lie they seem to miss your friend."

"Well he was always happy to see them." Noctis says softly.

"And he was the only one who could get hugs from all of the Chocobos." Gladiolus adds.

"Indeed." Ignis nods before continuing "Well we have also come to ask if there has been any trouble or strange occurrences that may need looking into." He adds.

Wiz shakes his head "No nothing of the sorts...however there is one thing that has been bothering me..." he admits feeling foolish. "What is it?" Noctis pipes.

"You fellows ever seen a white dog around here?"

"A white dog?" The three question simultaneously.

"It's the prettiest little pup ever did see. Has marking around it's eyes and a green cloth on it's paw." Wiz says gesturing to the arm which the cloth is on.

"Sounds like Pryna." Noctis says sounding worried.

"Pray tell, what has it been doing?" Ignis asks.

"Not much, in fact it just sits there in front of the memorial I set up for your friend." Wiz says sounding a but hurt "Your pal own a dog?" He asks.

"Not so much a dog as a Voretooth." Noctis says realizing that the pet Voretooth didn't know the fate of it's master. "Which was a total fluke." Gladiolus adds "It just started following us."

"Well he sure did have a way with animals." Wiz says with a nod "Ok I'm sorry that you boys came all the way out there for nothing."

"Well not completely nothing." Ignis says "We are able to at least pay our respects to Prompto." Ignis says his eyes going over to the small memorial beside the pins.

The memorial was placed evenly beside the pins, Wiz knew how much Prompto loved the yellow birds and couldn't think of a more perfect spot for this show of remembrance. The memorial it self was a wooden statue of a Chocobo with 'In memory of Prompto Argentum, a true fan of Chocobos' carved in the center. Colorful wreaths and scented candles were gathered at the base along with the saddle belonging to Axel, Prompto's blood red Chocobo who had passed shortly after the friends visited to share the bad news.

Wiz says the bird died from a broken heart, which hurt the others for they knew both Prompto and Axel were practically glued to the hip.

The small group of friends stood gathered around the structure not entirely sure of what to say to their friend. When he was alive it was so much easier to talk to him, but now when they want to say something the words stick in their throats.

Noctis opens his mouth but nothing comes out leaving him to stand there awkwardly "Why is this so hard!?" He mumbles his throat tightens "Why can't I say what I need to say?" He whimpers shaking his head before giving up completely and heads to the RV.

Gladiolus was the next one who attempts to talk but he finds it just as difficult so he settles with a simple "I miss you kiddo. Hope you're riding Axel and taking pics up there." Tears fill his eyes as he swallows pass a lump forming in his throat.

The last one was Ignis who approaches clutching the camera close to his chest. The sight of the memorial causes him to shake every swallow burns and his chest tightens. Every thump of his heart was like a stone being added making it heavy.

"Prompto" he starts "I...tried taking photos." He says "The first one came out blurry so I deleted it."

This is not what I wanted to say...

"I-" Ignis looks towards to camper from where he sat he could see the lights turn on, bringing his attention back to the memorial Ignis was meant with the sight of Pryna sitting beside him.

"Pryna?" He ask sounding surprised that the dog was there. Pryna simply pants blinking at Ignis. He wasn't sure what to do but luckily Pryna was already acting as she lifts her paw and places it on Ignis's hand with a bark.

Before Ignis could react the dog vanished.

Standing, Ignis retreats to the camper.