Stella was taking a midnight stroll through the castle,she had many things to think over, like Noctis,their marriage and if she even felt the same way as he did, she turned the corner when she bumped into someone

"oh!I'm sorry."Stella gasped,she looked up and saw Cloud"Cloud!w-what are you doing up this late?"

He smiled"I was taking a night stroll, things are peaceful,what about you Princess?"

She felt herself go crimson at his gaze,she looked around trying to act casual"I was just taking a stroll,I needed some clear air to think."

Cloud nodded"ah yes I heard you met your future husband today,how was it?"

Stella shrugged"it was fine I guess,my future husband turned out to be my old best friend Noctis."

"you should be thrilled Princess,is something wrong?"He asked concerned

"well...I'm not...I'm not even sure I love him the way he loves me and I'm scared that I might not ever,it would really hurt him."she gazed down glumly

Cloud lifted her chin and smiled"try not to worry Princess,I mean Tifa didn't love me at first either."

"but she does now."

He smiled"that's right,but I must ask...is there anyone else your interested in?"

Stella's eyes widened*just you*"n-no there's no one."

"are you sure about that?"he asked huskily

Stella shook her head and smiled,trying to convince him"yes,I'm positive."

Cloud chuckled"very well then,shall I walk with you?"

She thought for a moment,alone with Cloud?it sounds tempting but she couldn't do that to Tifa"That's quiet all right Cloud,I'm heading back to bed soon."

He nodded"very well,sleep well Princess."

Stella waited until Cloud turned a corner before she ran to the gardens.


Stella stopped dead in her tracks when she saw someone else was in the garden,she peeked around the wall,it was a strange man whom she never seen before.

The man turned towards the entrance,Stella hugged against the wall hoping to avoid this man,she panicked when she heard footsteps,she held her breath as they came closer

"well well if it isn't THE Princess Stella."

Her eyes widened when she came face to face with the stranger,she shrieked,he put a hand over her mouth"shhh,we wouldn't want people to hear us."he whispered in her ear

she winced as he held her hands behind her back"your coming with me Princess."

Stella bit his hand hard as she could,stomped on his foot and ran back into the castle.

"Guards!GUARDS!"she screamed as loud as her lungs would allow,she stopped to see if the man followed he wasn't

"GUARDS!"she yelled

a bunch of armored footsteps were coming down the hall

"Princess!are you all right?"asked a guard

Stella shook her head"in the garden,this strange man tried to kidnap me!"

The guards looked at one another and ran to the garden

"hurry before he escapes!"she called after them

"Stella!are you all right?"

She turned and saw Tifa running towards her

"yes...I managed to get away."

Tifa embraced her"thank god!that man must be the one who's after dad."she whispered

Stella pulled away and frowned"w-what do you mean after dad?"

Tifa grabbed her hands"Stella...Dad was murdered."

"WHAT?"Stella screamed

"H-he was found a few minutes ago."she whispered sadly

Stella closed her eyes and shook her head"No!Dad can't be dead!He just can't!"

Tifa hugged her close and rubbed her hair"shhh."

"no...he can't be."Stella whispered sobbing

She then had a flash back of the man who tried to grab her

*he had blood on his hands and clothes,fresh blood*

Stella screamed and fell down on her knees,Tifa put her hands on her shoulders

"Stella!Tifa!"The Queen cried as she ran to them

"Mother"Stella whispered as the Queen held her as she cried,it had been years since her mother had held her like that

Rinoa came up to them,tears on her cheeks"Mother...i-is it true about Father?"

The Queen nodded her head"I'm afraid so darling."

Tifa held Rinoa as she sobbed

Stella sniffed and pulled away,looking at her mother"w-what happens now?"she whispered

"well I suggest we all go to bed,because tomorrow we leave the kingdom for a while."

Stella whimpered as The Queen helped her up,she cupped Stella's chin"you girls are all I have now."the queen spoke as her voice cracked

"Guards..please escort each of my daughters to their rooms."The Queen ordered.


The light was streaming through her room as Stella slowly opened her eyes,she yawned and sat up"Father"she whimpered

*knock knock*

Stella wrapped the blanket around her and cleared her throat"come in."

The door opened and in walked Noctis

she gasped as he walked straight to her and wrapped her in his arms,she blushed"morning Noctis."she whispered

He pulled away and brushed a strand of hair behind her ear"I heard what happened,so I came straight back."

Stella lowered her gaze to her comforter"I'm glad...because I need you at a time like this."she whispered

his hand found hers and curled his fingers around hers"I've asked The Queen if I could take you away for a while."he noted,looking into her eyes

she blushed"why?"

Noctis lips curled into a smile,which is rare"for a lot of reasons but the main reasons are:1- your to be my wife soon and 2-because I love you and want to keep you safe."

Stella's eyes watered"oh Noctis.."she whispered as tears ran down her cheeks

He rubbed her cheek and kissed her lips"I'll do whatever it takes to make sure your safe."

she smiled and giggled"why didn't you act like this when we were kids?

Noctis shrugged"I don't know really,but my feelings for you became clearer once I was older."

"so what did my mother say?did she agree to it?"

He nodded"she did,she trust's me with you,she said it was fine as long as I treat you well."

Stella raised an eyebrow"and will you treat me well?"

He cupped her cheek and leaned close"of course."he whispered as he claimed her lips with his

she kissed him back and wrapped her arms around his neck,into his hair,Noctis kissed her neck softly

Gasping stella pulled away"Noctis!"she playfully hit him

"what?"he smirked

she blushed and held her cheeks to conceal her embarrassment"you know what."

Noctis chuckled and stood"well I'll let you dress and I'll meet you downstairs,we leave for my castle soon."

Stella nodded unsure if she really wants to go with him,she wished she could have a certain someone look after her,she shook her head and got up to dress and pack.

*Cloud*she thought as she sighed,might as well give it up,she's engaged now and Cloud wouldn't feel the same.

or would he?


A/N

I'm sorry if the updates for this story are slow but I'm mainly concentrating on my other current story xD

I put a little StellaxCloud fluff in here for the fans and their will be more next chapter:D

I feel sad for killing off the king but this has a major part in the story,I'll spare the details and let you just read it for yourself in future chapters.

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