My Light

s i x t e e n

I wake up in the morning to the sun shining brightly in my eyes. I get out of bed and walk over to the balcony looking out at the city, seeing gondolas passing by and people walking around. Today was the day that Luna was to make the address and I was supposed to attend. In all honesty, I don't want to be seen by the people in Altissia. I hear a knock at the door and I walk over to it and open it to see Secretary Camelia standing outside the door. "Good morning. I hope you had a pleasant sleep last night." she says and I nod. "It was relaxing. Is there a reason for your visit?" I ask her and she nods. "Actually, there is. I understand that you are to appear at the ceremonial address with Lady Lunafreya." she says and I nod. "I was just informed of it yesterday." I say to her. "Of course. Well, you will need to stay with her, and, as you may know, the empire does not want you to speak." she says and I nod. "I understand." I say to her and she nods. "There is breakfast in the dining hall if you and your companions desire. Until the ceremony, do whatever you please, but you are not allowed to leave the estate." she says to me.

"I understand. Thank you." I say to her and she walks away letting me shut the door.

I sigh as I shut the door and lean my back against it. I look outside once more and walk back to the balcony. I suddenly see four men dressed in black outside of the gates. I smile when I realize who it is and lean on the railing. Prompto eventually looks up, smiles, then stops Noctis. He tells him to look up, and once he makes eye contact with me, he smiles. I wave at him and he waves back with the same smile. I then walk back inside my room and take a quick shower. Once I was out of the shower, I get dressed in my usual attire, then head to Luna's quarters. I knock on the door, and she opens it and smiles. "Good morning." I say to her with a similar smile and I walk in. "You got your breakfast?" I ask her as I see a tray with only an eaten apple and a full plate of pancakes and eggs. "Yes, I did. But I wasn't particularly as famished. You may have my breakfast if you'd like, Aura." she says and I shake my head. "I couldn't take your breakfast, Luna." I say to her, but she shakes her head. "I insist, Aura." she says handing me the plate and I take it without any arguments. "So, I'm meant to go up with you at the ceremony." I say as I eat a piece of the pancake. "Yes. I suggested that you go with me, since you would be here. I hope you don't mind." she says and I smile at her. "Not at all, Luna. It's fine." I say and she nods. "Aura, may I ask you a question?" she asks me and I shake my head.

"Do you love Noctis?" she asks and I freeze at that question and look down.

"I've loved him, I think, before I even knew what love meant." I respond to her and she smiles.

"I've always known you both had feelings, but I did not know if they were strong. But I can see it in your eyes, how strong your love is." she says.

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After I had talked to Luna, I headed back to my room only to see an ivory colored dress on the bed. I look at the dress on the bed and observe it. I look at the lace embroidery with spaghetti straps and a high-low skirt. The dress was beautiful, but why would they want me to wear this. I hear a knock on the door once again, and I open it to see Aileen and Akiko standing there. "Hey." Akiko says as the two of them walk into my room. "What's this for?" Aileen asks looking at the ivory dress on my bed. "I don't know. I came in here and saw this here." I reply as I look at the dress. "Do they want you to wear it?" Akiko asks me and I shrug. "I assume they want me to wear it. For what reason, I have no idea." I say crossing my arms. "That dress is too gorgeous not to wear. Put it on!" Akiko says again and I sigh as I grab the dress and change in the bathroom. I put the dress on and stare at myself in the mirror. The dress shows off every curve and looked stunning. I walk out of the bathroom, and look at Akiko and Aileen. They look at me with wide eyes. "What? Is something wrong?" I ask them, but they just shake their heads. "No. You look gorgeous in that dress, Aura." Aileen says and I look at Akiko.