Iona, the twin world of Eos. Torn asunder by a cataclysmic event, only two survived. King Fellux Naxan Valtreus and his daughter, Makina Hexxus Valtreus, fled to Eos and found sanctuary. As the last survivors who carry the blood of the mighty dragon...
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"A pleasure to meet you again, Queen Makina." Vylen, now confirmed to be Valtreus himself, bowed politely as his black locks turned white. "I wish to apologize for my earlier behavior at the stronghold. I was merely checking to see if the Ionus Sphere was working properly."
Makina's eyes narrowed. "Working properly? What do you mean?"
"When I forged the Ionus Sphere, I designed a safety mechanism. Using my blood, I created a protective seal. If one who is not of the bloodline tries to use or access the artifact, they will be electrified. In your case, someone who tries to take the sphere from your body will trigger the protocol. You will lose control of your body and will be placed in a comatose state. Anyone who tries to touch you will be met with a powerful shock that could prove to be fatal. But fret not. The comatose state is not permanent. The seal will deactivate once it detects you and the sphere are no longer in danger."
"Then...how did you trigger it?" She asked.
"Simple." He gestured to his body. "I am simply occupying this vessel. It does not possess my blood."
"Where is your godly body?"
"Resting in the stars until the time comes for when you need me."
She watched as he took a few steps toward the castle. "What will you do now?"
"Remain in this body and watch you from afar. It would be a tragedy if the Valtreus bloodline ended with you." He slid his sunglasses back over his eyes. "Of course, I will intervene if I must."
Makina had so many more questions to ask him. However, her mind went blank when the ground started to tremble. She looked up at the castle. She watched in horror as the windows shattered and a black substance spilled out. It was quickly coming towards them.
Vylen clicked his tongue in annoyance. "Damn nuisance..."
"What is that?" Makina asked.
"No time to explain. You must leave before it consumes you." He placed a hand on her shoulder. "Protect the Ionus Sphere and it will protect not only you but the ones you cherish the most as well."
She nodded. "I will."
"Farewell, My Queen."
Just as the black substance was about to consume them, Makina felt a tug on her body and her surroundings changed. She felt like her body was as light as a feather. In the next moment, her world was bathed in darkness.
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Makina felt a familiar warmth wrapped around her as she opened her eyes. She inhaled deeply and snuggled closer to whoever was giving her warmth. When her blurry vision cleared, she realized she was still in her hotel room. Feeling a toned chest against her back and two arms wrapped around her waist, she recognized it was Noctis who was holding her. This confused her. "When did you get here?"
