Weeee~ I'm back! Again sorry for the late update, I encountered writer's block in the middle of the story xD; But to compensate, I came back with a loong chapter. ;D

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"Where am I?"

"It feels as if, I just got hit by a truck..."

His eyes shot open. He jolted up and he took a quick glance around.

"My, my you're awake! You've been out for 3 months. We thought you wouldn't make it." He glanced up to see a young woman looking down at him.

"Where am I?"

"My house, silly!" She giggled. "Oops forgot to tell you my name. I'm Nora Estheim what's yours?" He rubbed his head.

"Cloud...my name is..Cloud, I think."

"Oerba Village." He muttered as he got off his bike.

"Stay here a while Fenrir." In soft tone he spoke to his bike.

He looked down on a piece of paper he was carrying around.

Oerba Dia Vanille

That's what it read. It had no specific address. He just asked around for the name of the person. They gave him the address and he went to it. He stood before the door, and he gently knocked on it twice. He waited.

"I'm coming!" Was the voice that was on the other side of the door. The door opened to reveal a young woman, with red hair. She was very cheery. Too cheery for his tastes.

"Strife Delivery Service." He spoke out. His voice lacked any emotion. The young woman smiled.

"Are you Oerba Dia Vanille?" He asked. She nodded and smiled. "Ahh. Thank goodness you're here. You came early too."

"I like being on time for my jobs ma'am." Vanille giggled. "I'll be right back with the package."

Vanille headed inside smiling to herself, humming some cheerful tune. The delivery boy was stoic, and handsome. Though he reminded her of someone. The thought came to mind; Lightning. He reminded her of Lightning. Not only his mannerisms, but his looks.

She came back with the package minutes later. "Sorry for making you wait." She handed him the package.

"Where do you want it delivered too?"

"The Capital City of Eden, Cocoon." She looked directly into his eyes as she spoke. They were the exact same color as hers. A beautiful blue color. She examined him. Everyone of his features. He not only reminded her of Lightning, but he had a striking resemblance to the King of Cocoon. She smiled. What a silly thought it was.

"You are to deliver it to a girl named Lightning. " She put her hand to her chin. Cloud looked at her. "She has the same eyes as you, blue like the sky. She carries a sword around just like you, and she's very stoic. You'll know its her." She giggled.

By the looks of it, it sounded like she was describing him. "Eden... That will be...4000 Gil." Vanille smiled and she payed him what he asked for. Cloud turned himself around and he went back to Fenrir; His beloved bike. Cloud started up his bike, put his glasses in place and he zoomed off, out of the Oerba Village.

'Eden' It was such a familiar name. Of course it was, for as long as he had known the City, or rather Cocoon itself was ruled by a royal family; years back. But he had a feeling deep down in his gut that he had been there before. Though he couldn't place his finger on it.

Stella smiled. She was content enough that Noctis was with her as well.

"My lady, dare I impose, but when is the day you are to be wed?" Stella turned to smile sweetly. "We're not sure, but I assure you preparations are along the way." Noctis glanced around. He smiled politely and excused himself. Stella raised an eyebrow. "I must greet the other guests, darling." 'Darling' What the hell was he thinking calling her that. Stella smiled at the nickname. She was quite proud. Noctis excused himself and left her to attend the rest of the guests.

Lightning entered the ball along with her sister Serah. Her head was held up high, her blue dress flowed down elegantly. And it was easy for her to walk in her heels, she had quickly adapted to it, only a bit of practice the night before was enough for her to get used to them. Serah on the other hand was wearing a yellow dress made out of Chiffon, the fabric flowed down loosely, and a pink ribbon was tied to her waist. Lightning sighed. Why did she even come along? She hated parties. She hated being all dressed up. It wasn't her thing. Her thing was to carry a sword around and fight. Nothing else. She shifted her glance over to Serah, then she scanned the area for Cid Raines. The man was nowhere to be found.

Gladiolus elbowed Ignis. "Check out the two babes." Ignis looked at the two young women that had entered. Both had Strawberry blonde colored hair. One had a cold look on her face. It was a deadly look she gave off to anyone that dared approaching her or the other female with her.

"Whoa, she's like another Noctis! But like female version!"

"I heard my name being mentioned. " Gladiolus turned around. It was none other than Prince Charming. Noctis glared at his carefree friend. He uttered a nervous laugh. Ignis also felt the urge to laugh but he detained himself from doing so. "Sorry Noct, we were just talking about those two hot babes that just entered." He grinned at his stoic friend. Noctis sighed, and curiosity got the best of him. He looked up to see the young woman whom he was being compared too. She was beautiful. He had seen many beautiful women in his lifetime but the two just a few walks away from him were stunning, even more so, the one in the blue dress. When he felt himself blush he looked away quickly.

He looked over to Stella, she was indeed beautiful, but he didn't like her. He watched as Stella laughed along with the other guests. Though it wasn't the same.

Noctis sighed and excused himself from his friends. But before he even turned around to leave he heard her voice.

"Noctis aren't you going to dance?" He didn't turn to look at her. "No." was his cold response. Stella glared at him. "Why not?"

"Because I hate dancing."

Stella sighed. "You and I are to be husband and wife someday, you have to get used to dancing with your future wife."

. "You should be the one getting used to me not dancing. Deal with it." Was his reply. He walked off. Leaving an Angry Stella behind. Noctis had left for somewhere peaceful and quiet.

Lightning turned down every offer for a dance. Couldn't people take no for an answer? When they couldn't get her to dance they turned to Serah. She gave them all a deadly look. They backed off. Serah giggled at Lightning's reaction. "Oh Light, you have to dance sometime."

"Hmph." Was the reply Serah got from her older sibling.

"Miss, would you care to dance?" Lightning turned around. "Didn't I already say-" It was Cid Raines. "Miss Lightning, and Miss...?" He looked down at Serah.

"Serah. I'm Lightning's younger sister." Cid smiled politely. "Miss Lightning, and Miss Serah, its a pleasure to see you both here." Lightning narrowed her eyes at him.

"Miss Serah if you would excuse us?" Serah smiled. "Of course." Lightning sighed as she walked away with Cid to a more private place.

"Miss Lightning.."He smiled. Lightning lifted an eyebrow in question. "A question my lady?"

Cid paused. "Are you willing to betray the princess?" Lightning narrowed her eyes. "Why such a question?"

"Just answer my question."

Lightning glared at him. "If it is my job to protect her, then so be it." She snapped back. Cid let out a soft chuckle. "Then, what if I told you, that your real job would be to betray her?" What was the nonsense he was spouting? Betrayal and Loyalty, what was this man babbling on about?

She thought hard.

"Then if my job is to betray her, then so be it." Cid chuckled softly again. "Good..because you real job is to find out what the hell Tenebrae wants here. In other words, you are a spy."

What was this sudden confession towards her? What did she sign up for in the first place? She was irritated. But at the same time confused.

"In other words...?"

Another smile formed on the man's face. "I cannot say here."

Lightning was not satisfied with his answer.

"We are having a meeting tonight in the seventh heaven bar, I would like it if you were to join us. You will get your answer there."

At first she was hesitant, but it mattered not. As a soldier she would not back down from any assignment.

She pressed her lips together. A smirk formed on her face.

"Agreed. I will join you then. "

"Glad to hear that."

Cid took her hand and kissed her knuckles. ". Before you enter knock three times, My lady. " He turned and left. 'My lady' words she hadn't heard in ages. Lightning glanced up to see her sister. Serah was having a good time, apparently she had found some old friends from high school. A small smile reappeared on her face. She turned around to walk away.

There was nothing else to do at the party. As long as Serah was happy, Lightning was at ease. She looked around for a quiet place to turn herself too, but found none. As she walked along the other guests stared and whispered. "She looks like she's of noble blood." Or "Her looks match that of Stella!" She was angry that people were muttering nonsense behind her back. She bit her tongue.

"People can be rude." She muttered. As she walked along, she spotted two double glass doors. She stopped to take a look at them. The balcony. The doors led to the balcony. It was somewhere where she could have her peace and quiet. She hurried over and opened the doors, and closed them behind her.

It was quiet. Away from all the crowd of people inside. She walked up to the balcony. Everything could be seen from her point of view. She sighed relaxing herself. When she looked out, she could only notice the City lights. They looked like stars shimmering on the ground.

Though there was one thing she hadn't noticed. She wasn't alone. A pair of eyes were watching her every move.

Noctis Lucius Caelum watched the young Soldier's every move. He was fascinated by her.

Lightning closed her eyes, feeling the cold breeze brush against her skin. She could hear them, the whispers of the wind. The trees, the earth itself, it spoke to her. It had done so for as long as she could remember. She didn't mind it at all. She, along with Serah were the last remaining Cetra. She considered this a gift from her mother. A gift so that she wouldn't be lonely. It worked. The soft whispers of nature that rang in her ears eased away any feelings of loneliness. She closed her eyes, relaxing to the feeling of the soft gentle breeze, and its voice. The music from inside could be heard outside as well, but it didn't bother her. She could still hear the planet; nature all around her.

The melody that was being played inside sounded much better outside. It was a nice song.

"..." Lightning let that cold personality of hers fade away, and the Eclair part of her was taking over. She even hummed along to the song.

Noctis heard her. Her every action. She reminded him of an angel. He smiled. He walked over to her. "Care for a dance?" What was he doing? He just went up to her to ask her to dance but he couldn't even dance himself.. Noctis blushed deeply.

Lightning stopped humming. She nodded her head. "No, I'm fine I don't-." But then, she snapped herself out of it. She quickly hid away those emotions she was letting loose, and turned back into Lightning mode. She narrowed her eyes. "Noctis." She breathed. She glared at him. "I don't dance." Noctis turned his head away. He was rejected, and he felt pretty bad for it. He had never felt that way before. "I'm sorry I don't either.."He paused. "I've never really danced with anyone before.." Lightning glared at him again.

"Then why ask if you can't dance?" Noctis blushed deeply and quickly averted his eyes. "I'm not sure." He responded. His shyness was taking over. "Is that why you haven't danced with your princess?" A smirk slipped onto her face. "No.." He said lowly ,feeling embarrassed .Lightning looked up to him. He, indeed looked like he was feeling awkward. He made no direct eye contact with her. She took the opportunity to examine every one of his features. He was a few inches taller than her, his hair was spiked up, and he had a nice body build.

He was indeed handsome.

When Noctis turned to look at her, both of them made eye contact. Lightning found herself unable to break away from his eyes. They were..incredible. She felt herself lost in his eyes. The urge she felt to tease him, had fled away. What the hell was happening to her? She hated him. But that wasn't what she was feeling now. She shut her eyes and she looked away quickly.

The song changed again. She turned her body around and looked outwards, towards the sky. Humming along to the song.

Noctis took a deep breath. She was even more amazing up close. Her eyes seemed familiar to him, as if he had met them once before. He took another deep breath. "I'll dance with you." Lightning spoke. Her voice wasn't hostile anymore, but it was calm. His face lit up. "You don't have too, I don't-"

"I will teach you." She smiled. Noctis felt himself blush. "Thanks" He muttered. Lightning took his hand, and put them along her waist. "Okay, follow my lead. " It came out more like an order. Noctis wouldn't stop blushing. He had never been this close to a girl like he was now. Not even Stella.

And indeed she led the way. She didn't know what she was thinking, just accepting the offer to dance. Especially with Noctis. Lightning moved slowly, gentle. From left to right. Noctis stumbled quite alot of times. He let go of her. "I'm sorry I can't do this." He turned away from her. Lightning glared at him. "Oh no you don't." She muttered. He wasn't going to just ask her to dance and just leave her hanging. Lightning grabbed his wrist, and pulled him towards her. Noctis blushed again.

Lightning felt a blush creep up on her. She put his hands on her waist again, and she held on to him. She began to lead the way again, and Noctis followed her steps, he stumbled less now.

The song picked up its pace a bit and Noctis quickly got the hang of this dance. Lightning no longer lead the dance, but Noctis now took over. His one hand on her waist, and the other locked with her hand. Lightning glanced up and smirked. "You got it." Noctis hadn't realized it, until she had mentioned it. He turned his face away. "Yeah, thanks." He muttered. Lightning sighed closing her eyes.

Noctis twirled her around and once he did, the song became soft, and slower. He pulled her close to him.

Their faces were so close to each others. Lightning was captured by those eyes again. She felt captivated. Noctis looked into her's as well. .

The song came to a stop, and a new one began. When she heard the new song, Lightning snapped herself out of it, and she quickly pulled away from him.

Noctis turned himself around hiding his face. He felt his shyness take over.

"I have to leave. " She looked back at him before opening the door that led back inside to the party. "It was fun while it lasted, Prince." She smirked, closing the door behind her, and leaving a very flustered Noctis behind.

"Wait." Quickly Noctis turned around, but she was gone. He quickly hurried inside, but he had lost sight of her. "Hey Noct! Stella was looking all over for you!" Gladiolus walked beside Stella, a nervous look on his eyes.

"Noctis! I wanted to dance the last song with you." Noctis sighed. "Didn't I say no already?"

Stella pouted.. "Noctis..I really want to dance with you.."

Noctis ignored her plea. "You realize that if keep on going like this, people will begin to notice. That will be bad, for both our families." Stella added.

It hit Noctis right on the mark. She was right. He had to dance with her someday.

"Next time." He replied turning his back towards her.

He signaled for his friends to follow him. Stella's face lit up. "Oh really? Thank you Noctis. That means a lot."

Noctis rolled his eyes, as he left with his two friends.

"We have to leave Serah." Serah looked at her sister in question. "So soon?"

"I have a job meeting to attend to, and I don't want to leave you here by yourself." Was Lightning's quick reply. If maybe Snow was around, she would have left Serah. Maybe, was a good assumption of hers, because in that situation she would leave Snow by himself without Serah around. Lightning knew Serah was having fun, but in truth, she wanted to leave quickly. She felt flustered and weird. She didn't want to feel that way anymore.

Serah pouted, but nodded. She complied to her sister's wishes.

"Okie dokey lets go then." Serah as cheery as ever, left the party with Lightning.

"She goes by the name Lightning Farron." Reeve smiled. "This will be beneficial to the resistance, Raines."

DUN DUN DUN.

They finally met!

Though I'm disappointed in myself. Stella is one of the mains in this story. Don't FRET! She will be included in the next chapter!

I was listening to a vast variety of music in this chapter..cough. I was listening to Disney Music, Then I was listening to Eyes on me From the FF8 soundtrack then it skipped over too Some other Disney music...

Who knew that Disney could be so inspiring?