My Light

f i f t e e n

As we sail on the ocean, I take in the scenery of our boat trip. I turn to see Aileen relaxing behind me, and Akiko talking to Prompto, which was more like flirting. I roll my eyes at them as they continue to flirt, but it was adorable. "Y'know, I've always wanted to go sailing like this." Prompto says and I look over to him. "Not many opportunities living in Insomnia." Gladio says and I look at Aileen as we both smile. "Well, in Alesia, we're able to take little gondola trips around the place." I say and Aileen nods. "It's super pretty. But Altissia is somewhat similar, but being that it's a city of water, it's bound to be extravagant." Aileen says and I look at Noctis. "Out here, it's just us and the horizon! It's amazing... it's life-changing!" Prompto cheers making me chuckle. "We've quite a ways to go until we reach Altissia, so keep gushing to your heart's content." Ignis tells him and I look at Noctis again as he makes eye contact with me. "When we step off this boat, we'll be in a foreign country." Prompto says and I look away from Noctis. "Yeah... foreign country." I say and I feel Noctis grab my hand. "I'm fine. I think I just need to be alone for a minute." I say standing up from my seat and walking over to the front of the boat, where Cid was steering.

After being on the sea for, what felt like, 5 hours, we finally make it to the outside walls of Altissia. Cid tells us about no hotels in Altissia, but a friend named Weskham, who traveled with him and King Regis back then, owns a diner or a café and knows a place to stay. "Well, I'm sure that we'll have a place to stay wherever they're keeping Lady Lunafreya." Aileen says and I nod in agreement. "You're staying with us until then, right?" Prompto asks us and I look over to Aileen. "We're not so sure. We were supposed to be here before you four, but we decided to help you guys instead." she responds and I look back at the sea. I then hear the radio turn on and listen to the broadcast, "The government issued a statement promising that the reasons behind awakening the Hydraean would be clarified in the ceremonial address." I turn to Prompto who had the radio on and continue listening. "Delivering the address will be Lady Lunafreya, who was previously reported dead. Joining her, but not to speak, will be Princess Aura, who was, also, previously reported dead. This will mark their first appearance since the violence that befell the signing ceremony." the woman broadcasting says and I look at Aileen and Akiko surprisingly.

"Lady Lunafreya's gonna give a speech?" Prompto asks in a surprising tone.

"Why didn't you tell us?" Noctis asks me and I look at him.

"I didn't know she was! Hell! I didn't even know I was supposed to attend the ceremony! My mom just told me to keep her safe until you both got married!" I respond.

"It's alright. We understand that you were not informed of this." Ignis says and I smile at him.

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When we were inside Altissia, but not before being stopped by security, and checking Cid's entry permit, I looked around the place, marveling in it's beauty. The waterfalls, and passages, and the architecture looked breathtakingly stunning! When we get to the dock, I tell Noctis that we'd see him inside. We walk to the checkpoint as the security looks at the three of us. "What is the purpose of your visit?" he asks us and I look at him. "We're here to see Lady Lunafreya. We were sent here by my mother, Queen Aurelia Nua Ami of Alesia." I say to the guard. "Oh, Princess Aura! My apologies." he says and the three of us walk in with no problem. We walk away a bit, then turn to see Noctis and the others walk in. They walk over to us and make a decision to go to Weskham's diner/café Maagho. "That's fine with us." I say and we all start to walk away, but not before giving our thanks to Cid for the ride. "You're not staying at a hotel?" Noctis asks Cid. "Fancy rooms were never my style." Cid replies as he crosses his arms. "Need food?" Noctis asks again. "Managed to stay fed all these years. Not gonna starve to death now. An' ol' Wes'll see that I don't go thirsty either." Cid replies and I smile at him. "Thank you for the ride, Cid. I appreciate the help." I say to him and he turns to me. "No problem. I'll be here if y'all need a ride back." Cid says and I nod.