Wee another update! That was quick wasn't it? I feel that this chapter is short compared to the other ones...hehe..

Yay I threw more Noctis in! Also, the next chapter is in progress as we speak, so that is a good thing. Also, I'm thinking of making a prequel to this, what do you guys think? I also agree that the prologue is awfully long. I would like to make a story with how Cloud and Aerith met, when the two kids were born and etc. It would be cute to me. :3

Anyways here is the next chapter, so enjoy!

Bodhum 6:00 AM

They had a long day ahead of them. Today was their last day in Bodhum. Both of them were packing things. Serah busted into Lightning's room giggling.

"Hey Light, take a good look at this." Lightning turned her head to look at Serah. "No." She replied. Serah giggled again. "Oh come on sissy, you might never know, you might find your prince charming someday, and you need to look your best!" Lightning sighed.

"Serah, I don't like dresses."

"You have to like it!" She beamed. " My school ceremony is in 3 days. Its actually more of a ball." She kept staring at the dress. The dress itself wasn't ugly. But the style. It looked like something her mom would wear. She didn't want that either. Its not that she couldn't walk in a dress, she perfectly knew how to walk in one. But the fact was, the dress was pink. Lightning kept staring at it. Then it struck her.

"Serah, we could go shopping for one in the capital." Serah smiled brightly. "Really? Then thats great! Well then, I'll go finish packing mmmkay?" Lightning nodded her head. As soon as Serah left she yawned. Truth was she didn't sleep at all the night before. She couldn't stop thinking about Zack. She felt like such a coward because really she didn't want to meet him. She was scared. What was she to tell him? She felt useless, but she couldn't let Serah know that. She took a deep breath and sighed.

Noon Midgar

Noctis was tired. He had woken up early in the morning to arrive in Midgar. It was amazing, his father told him he had matters to attend to in Cocoon after this. Apperantly there was a ball of some sorts where he was invited to. He sat through the president's speech. Pretending to look atentive and interested, yet deep down inside he was bored. Ignis and Gladolious were at his side. Bored as well.

"Your Highness, when you become King, how will you deal with the weird changes our planet has been giving us?" Noctis looked down at the people.

"President Rufus Shinra and I will work towards that. I'm sure with enough power emitting from the Crystals we can obtain that power and help control our Planet."

"And How will you do that?"

"My my, aren't we talkative? The young prince-"

"I will find away. The Crystals of our world hold a very special power. As you may know, Tenebrae and Astrum has people that wield that power. With the help of both Kingdoms surely we can help restore the planet to what it once was." That enough answered their questions. Rufus Shinra was astonished by his reply.

But he clapped to his response. " I am glad to hear that your highness. Thank you for helping us, we the people of Midgar are grateful for your visit. Please do come again." Noctis gave him a diplomatic smile.

The press conference was over. Thank goodness it was. Noctis couldn't stand it any longer.

"Of course, as a Prince its within my duty to help others."

"Ah, duty comes first. I admire you."

"No need. Now, if you'll excuse me, I must make preparations to leave tonight."

"So soon?" Noctis smiled. "Yes, I have to meet the Lady Stella tonight." Rufus gave out a small chuckle. "Such young love." Noctis smiled again. If he only knew how much he was against this marriage. He didn't like Stella, he would never like her. He wanted to make that clear. "Why thank you, now please, excuse me." With that Noctis left the building. His friends were waiting outside.

"I don't like that guy." Gladiolus whispered over to Ignis. They walked behind Noctis over to the airship. "Yeah, he doesn't seem so...trustworthy." Gladiolus nodded in agreement. "Also did you see his follower? That lady in red. Ugggh. All she said was "Kyahahahaha kyahahah" And the other guy was like 'Gyahahaha' Man I wanted to land a punch on them.

They boarded the airship. Their next destination was the Capital City of Cocoon, Eden. Oh the more joys of life.

Tenebrae

Stella had prepared her personal luggage and her speech. She was all ready to go. She missed Noctis. But when she heard he was coming to Cocoon, a smile lit on her face. She was going to have fun in Cocoon, even though she was told to act proper as always, a little fun wouldn't hurt her.

"Miss, your dress is ready." One of the maids called from behind. Stella turned around and smiled. "Thank you Clara." The maid bowed her head. "Oh, and Clara before you leave, have you finished the rest of my luggage?"

The maid nodded her head. "Yes my Lady, preperations are done. Your father told us to inform you, to please rest up. He wants to see a beautiful face when he gets back." Stella smiled. "Thank you Clara." With that the maid bowed her head again and left.

"Perfect." She whispered. Her dress was ready. She was going to show off at the ball held in Eden. It was actually supposed to be something to encourage the University students. Her Noctis was going to be there. Oh the joy she felt.

"Well, All ready then." She smiled again. "Those people, are going to see how much I can rule over them."

Bodhum 6:00 PM

"Serah, I promise, I will contact you everyday." Serah giggled. "Even though we are far apart, I can always come visit you." Snow smiled at his girl. The thought of not being with her was going to drive him crazy. "I'm going to miss you so much.." She spoke softly. Really, she was going to miss everything, but she wanted to go at the same time. She wanted to finish school. Like her parent's would have wanted too.

"I leave first thing in the morning. Light is gonna wake me up extra early I bet." She laughed softly. Snow grinned. "Ouch. Do you live at boot camp?" Serah giggled. "No, but she gets like that when she has to be somewhere at a certain time."

"I see." There was an awkward silence between the two of them.

"I have to go home now." Snow looked back at her. "So soon?"

"Yes, now. But this isn't goodbye, we'll see each other again very soon." She smiled brightly. Snow smiled back at her. "Yeah." He said softly. He leaned in to kiss her. Serah was used to this, she kissed him back. Once they broke the kiss, she giggled.

"Well, I'll see you again."

"Alright, have a safe trip. Tell sis to take it easy."

"Alright, goodbye." She waved and hurried home.

8:00 PM

Lightning had finished her preperations. Everything was ready, including her new blade. She was quite proud of it now. She also felt somewhat excited for her new job, even though if she hated her new employer.

"At least, no more Snow." She laughed lightly. No more Snow being at her breakfast table in the morning. It was all great.

"Prince Noctis has confirmed that he will do everything he can in his power to help the planet. The Conference was held today in Midgar. The prince has also promised to work along side the King of Tenebrae, and President Rufus Shinra."

Lightning stared at the TV. She felt angry. How was that stupid prince to protect the planet? "Thats only a job Serah and I, could do." She muttered. They couldn't just restore it just like that.

"They will be using the power of the Crystals to help the planet it seems, I don't know how but Prince Noctis has also confirmed that he will be able to do it because the people of Astrum and Tenebrae could use the power of the Crystals. How interesting is that!"

They showed the press Conference. She saw his face once more. She glared at the TV. "You can't just use the power of the Crystals, you idiot. That will never work." She gritted her teeth. She hated the way he was handeling these situations. She hated him in general.

"Oh, it seems we have a news update, Prince Noctis will be arriving tonight in the Capital City of Cocoon, Eden. Rufus Shinra has confirmed to us that he will be visiting his Fiancee' princess Stella. Isn't that really cute? You don't see that every day in arranged marriages."

"Oh great" She muttered. "Now I have to see his face every day too? And please, The happiness is just for appearances. They don't love each other." She muttered to herself. Infact, she turned off the TV. She couldn't stand politics. They annoyed her as hell.

"Hey Light, you finished?" Lightning turned around to see Serah. She sighed calming herself down. "Yeah, I am." Serah smiled. She saw Lightning talking to herself just now. She thought it was funny how she hated Prince Noctis since their childhood. Serah didn't like him much either due to his arrogance, and less now, since he said that on TV. She sighed. "Well. We have a big day ahead of us tomorrow. " Lightning was making sure she wasn't forgetting anything. It looked okay so far, but just incase she would check again a third time.

"I'm excited, a whole new adventure awaits us!" Serah beamed. Lightning smiled. "Yeah for you that is."

"Cheer up sis. It'll be okay, you just wait and see!"

Lightning felt a little better, seeing Serah excited like that made her feel warm inside. But being the stubborn, proud idiot she was, she wouldn't show it.

The Airship 9:00 PM

"Eden, huh." Gladiolus muttered. "Hey Noct, wasn't there a royal family here too?" Noctis looked up at his friend. "Yeah, but they all died out. They lost to Tenebrae." The trip to Cocoon was boring. They had to wait another seven hours to arrive. In total the flight was eight hours. Seven more to go, and he was off the airship. But those seven hours seemed like hell to him. "More like Tenebrae wiped them out." Marcus added.

"Really? But wait, you mean those cute princesses they had were killed too?" Noctis mentally smiled. 'Cute' He said. There was nothing cute about princess Eclair. There never was. Her sister on the other hand wasn't so bad, but he didn't like her either.

"Thats a shame." Noctis replied. "Yeah it is, maybe you would have been arranged to marry Claire, not Stella." Noctis sighed. No, he was better off with Stella, than he would be with Claire, that was for sure.

He sighed, the best part of his trip was the he was going to see Stella again. Not. He wanted to jump ship and escape, but that wasn't possible, his friends wouldn't let him even if he tried.

He would arrive tomorrow to Eden, the same day as Stella. Oh joyous joy.

Wee all done! You like? Yeah like I said, it was short . Maybe the next chapter will be longer. Oh yeah, I included Scarlet and the other fat dude(forgot his name) from FF7. Kyahaha and Gyahaha as Cait Sith nicknamed them lol.

Anyways thanks for all the reviews, and please do review again!