Stella walked down the stairs of the cabin,She saw Lightning on the front porch"what you up to lightning?"

The pink haired woman shrugged"doing my job,guarding."

"oh,that's nice,where's Noctis?"The young princess questioned looking around

"He went into town,said he had some business to take care of."

a simple short answer,which is the best you can expect from lightning as conversation,Stella nodded"I see,well I'm gonna go for a stroll."she started down the steps

Lightning pushed herself off the wall"very well I will accompany you."

The blond princess shook her head"no that's alright Light,I'll be fine."

Lightning narrowed her eyes"are you sure princess?you never know what dangers lay in waiting."

Stella suddenly got goosebumps at those chilly words,she wrapped her arms around herself"I'm sure,I'll be fine."she smiled to assure her

The young warrior put her sword away,leaning on the wall"alright Princess,but do be careful."

She nodded,giving Lightning a thumbs up"I will!no worries."

Stella walked slowly into the woods,she loved to walk at night,it was always peaceful and quiet,especially in the woods, she was never allowed past the castle gate,she loved that about this place,she was free

she inhaled the fresh air"it's so nice out here"she murmured to herself,she walked a little further,hearing a noise,she whirled around,her eyes darting back and forth"hello?"

no response,or anything,Stella shivered*maybe I should have brought Lightning with me...but I really thought I would be okay out here*

*twig snaps*

Stella gasped,turning around,she saw a cloaked man,standing a few feet away from her"my my,why is the princess doing out here all alone?"He asked in a deep voice

she gulped"w-who are you?"

"oh dear,I see Noctis hasn't told you anything,poor girl."

Her eyes widened"you know Noctis?"Stella frowned,why on earth would Noctis associate himself with this kind of man,it was beyond despicable

"He works for me."The man replied in a cool,creepy tone

"works for you?doing what?"Stella asked,looking the stranger up and down

The man smiled"you'll find out soon I'm sure,but for now,come with me."he held out a hand

The wind was howling all around them,Stella shivered,backing away"I don't go places with strangers."

"you came here with Noctis did you not?He's a stranger."

Stella frowned"what?I've known Noctis since we were kids,he's not a stranger."

The man chuckled"you poor girl,that Noctis you once knew is long gone."

*what? what does he mean?Noctis isn't gone*

"Stop trying to confuse me and leave."She said in a determined tone

The wind blew the man's hood a little,she gasped,seeing the man's red glowing eyes

"it's such a shame,it appears now is not the time to come and get you,but I will be back or if all else fails,Noctis will bring you."The man vanished with the wind

Stella remained standing there,a thousand thoughts were running through her mind*w-what does he mean?*

"Stella!where are you?"

she jumped*Noctis?* "Noctis? is that you?I'm over here!"she called out to him

two set of footsteps were coming,Noctis ran over to Stella with Lightning right behind him

"thank god,Stells are you okay?"a frightened Noctis asked,shaking her lightly

She nodded"I'm fine Noctis."glancing at the spot were the man once stood,shivering

Lighting growled"this is all your fault"she barked at Noctis"she's all scared to death,the queen will have your head!"

*The Noctis you once knew is gone* the words echoed in Stella's head as she looked at Noctis,who was glaring at Lighting"it was not my fault."


An hour later the three arrived back at the cabin,Lightning stayed on the porch as Noctis took Stella inside

He put his arms around her"are you sure your okay?"

She nodded"I'm fine..."

He cupped her cheek"are you sure?Stells you know it's useless to lie to me,I can read you like a book."

She slowly lifted her eyes to his"Noctis?is...is there something your hiding from me?"

Noctis looked away from her gaze"what are you talking about?"

Stella knew now there was something he was hiding,she stood her ground"you heard me,what are you NOT telling me?"

He sighed,closing his eyes"I can't tell you."

"what?why not?"she demanded

He reopened his eyes"because they'll kill you."he whispered

She gasped"what? what are you talking about?"

Noctis crossed his arms in a huff"Stella just drop it okay!"

wincing Stella frowned"fine then if your not going to tell me the truth,then I want to go home,now!"

"you can't do that either."

"what?"she spat angerily"why not?"

"they will be looking for you there."He yelled

*they?they who?*

She sighed"Noctis,please I deserve to know what is going on."

"he means with you there princess,it's dangerous."

Stella turned to see Lighting in the doorway

she looked from Lighting to Noctis"what? what's dangerous?"

Noctis shook his head"don't tell her."

Lightning growled"she deserves to know,since it's her life that's on the line."

Stella screamed in tears of frustration,she ran up the stairs to her room,slamming the door.


She sat on the bed,tears running down her cheeks,what did they mean?why was I in danger,why can't I go home

*knock knock*"Princess can I come in?I'd like to explain somethings."

she glared at the door"sure come in."

Lightning entered the door,she sat on the bed"well I suppose you have a lot of questions."

Stella rolled her eyes"you think?"she snapped sarcastically

Lightning took a deep breath"okay,I'll start with the night the king was murdered."

"you see Princess,there have been rumors flying around for years now,that there was a group of dangerous people out there who wanted to murder your family."

She gasped,holding a hand to her heart,it was pounding

"New rumors are going around now though,That is that the gang known as "The Night Crawlers" wants to murder your Father...and you."Lightning paused

Stella swallowed hard,this was hard to hear.

"So if you were to go back,the kingdom would be in great danger,it's better if no one knows where you are,that way it's safer for everyone."

"S-so they murdered my father...trying to get to me?"she whispered

"No...they wanted him dead too,so now they are trying to get to you,it's not clear what the want from you Princess,but I doubt it's good."

Noctis stood outside the door,listening to the girl's conversation,when his cell phone vibrated in his pocket,He ran down the stairs outside

"yeah?"

"so how's the girl?"

Noctis growled"she's fine."

"oh I bet she's very tasty."

"you lay one hand on her and I'll-

"you'll what? kill me? just like you did her Father?"

"SHUT UP!"Noctis yelled

"oh dear,she doesn't know you killed her Father,does she?"

Noctis balled his fists"shut up Vincent!"

"you better remember your part in this,you are to bring the girl here and soon,do you understand?"

"yes" Noctis grunted

"good because if you don't,you know what happens."

"yes"he growled

"don't fail us Noctis."Vincent warned as he hung up

Noctis punched the wall,growling,he slammed the front door,double locking it

"Noctis?"

He looked up,Stella was coming down the stairs,she walked up to him

"what is it Stells?"

She wrapped her arms around him"I'm sorry...you are just protecting me and here I am being so selfish."

Noctis patted her head"it's alright Stells."

He cupped her face,pressing his lips gently on hers

She blushed"I really am sorry."

"don't worry about it."

His gaze went down to her neck*oh I bet she's tasty* Noctis growled at Vincent's words

"Noctis are you alright?"

He looked back at her,he smiled"yeah I'm fine Stells."

She smiled and rubbed his cheek,Noctis kissed her hand*I won't let them hurt you Stella,I promise*

Lighting came down the stairs"I think we should get out of here soon,it's best not to remain in the same place very long."

He nodded"I agree,tomorrow We'll head for my Castle."

Stella smiled"great!that means I'll get to see your parents again,it's been years since I last saw them."

"I'm afraid you can't see them Stells."

she frowned"why not?"

Noctis tightened his fist"their dead."

Stella gasped"Their Dead? how...w-when did this happen?"

"it happened years ago,right after the time we moved."

"oh Noctis,I'm so sorry."she cried,embracing him

He wrapped his arms around her"it's okay."

The truth was,Vincent had killed his parents,The Night Crawlers needed Noctis,so they had his parents killed to get him,the thought always killed Noctis and now they wanted Stella,who he wouldn't let him have her.


The Next morning,Stella opened her eyes to see Noctis sleeping peacefully beside her,she smiled and kissed his nose,putting on her robe she headed down the stairs

She decided to make breakfast for everyone,especially Noctis,heading to the kitchen she sighed"okay!let's see what I can make."

Deciding to make Pancakes,she got to work immediately

a few minutes later,Stella was done,she put 3 plates on the table,put on some coffee

Lighting came down the stairs first,she saw the breakfast on the table"Princess...I didn't know you could cook."

Stella grinned"well I'm a fast learner,what can I say,so just sit and enjoy!"

Light sat down and dug in"mmm this is good."

Noctis trudged into the kitchen,his eyes widened"Stells...you can cook?"

She frowned,hands on her hips"why does everyone think I can't cook?"

He chuckled sitting down to his plate"relax I was just kidding."

After breakfast,Stella cleaned the dishes,Lighting went out to guard,Noctis just stood there amused at Stella trying to wash the dishes

"need any help?"

Stella glared at him"no I don't,I'm fine thank you."

He chuckled and just sat there watching her work

She gasped as she dropped a plate,Noctis noticed she was bleeding on her hand,his eyes widened

"ow."she mumbled

He raced over to her"you okay?"he picked up the broken pieces of glass

wrapping a cold towel around her wrist,Stella smiled slightly"yeah fine."

"let me see."

She winced as he gently took her wrist,examining the blood,Noctis lifted the cut to his lips,kissing it gently"you should be okay,just keep the towel around it."

He dropped her wrist and turned away*I can't believe they want her blood*

"Stells?"

She turned to him"yeah?

He wrapped his arm around her waist,he looked into her eyes"I love you."

blushing she smiled"I...I love you too Noctis."

He grinned"I believe that's the first time I've heard you say it."

Stella leaned in,kissing his lips,He responded,wrapping his arms around her fully,Noctis kissed her back hungrily

her eyes widened as he stuck his tongue in her mouth,she responded,moaning softly

*you hunger for her,admit it,you lust for her blood and body*

Noctis pulled away slightly,Vincent's words in his head again,damn it!

He shook his head,closing his eyes,Stella frowned in concern"Noctis are you alright?"

His eyes widened,stepping back"yeah I'm f-fine."

"then why did you stop kissing me?"she asked softly"am I a bad kisser?"

Noctis laughed softly,patting her head"no Stells,your not."

She blushed"oh."

He kissed her deeply before pulling away"your the best."he whispered

Stella smiled,her eyes shining

Noctis groaned*god she's so beautiful*

"ah hem"Lighting cleared her throat

The couple turned towards her"Noctis there's someone who wants to see you."

Noctis sighed,turning to Stella"alright,Stells why don't you go get ready,we'll be leaving soon."

She nodded and headed upstairs,He turned to Lighting"and you guard her."

Lightning raised an eye brow"do you know something I don't?"

He glared at her"I know many things you don't know,now go protect her."he ordered

The pink haired warrior sighed,running up the went out the door to meet his unwanted visitor.


A/N

an update,I feel so bad for this story,not updating it much but I'm trying to fix that,because I love the story line.

yay for a Vincent Valentine appearance :) I love Vincent,so dark and sexy xD

As always Please Read and Review:)

xoxoxoxo