Zodia Xylia Caelum is the younger sister of Noctis. Unlike him, she has suffered from an illness since birth that hinders her from traveling anywhere. Forced to stay at the Citadel, Ignis becomes her teacher and helps her with everything. The two ar...
"Finally," Noctis sighs as we reach Cape Caem. Iris had hitched a ride with a hunter named Dave Auburnbrie. He gladly dropped the young girl off before heading out on a small hunt in the area. Trekking up the path, I heard the sound of running footsteps. Then, my name was being shouted.
"Zodia!"
Stopping, I look up the path to see a smiling Talcott dashing towards me. He was out of breath by the time he reached me. I kneel to his height and smile back at the energetic boy. His smile widens as he throws his arms around me in a warm hug.
"I'm glad to see you're safe, Talcott." I wrap my arms around his small frame and hug him back.
"You too. I wanna show you something!" He unlatched himself from me and wrapped his small hand around my fingers.
I look over my shoulder at the others. "I'll see you all later."
"Looks like Talcott stole Zodia from Specs once again," Noctis laughs.
"Yeah. We'll see you later, Zo," Prompto beamed.
Hand in hand with the little boy, he guides me to the lighthouse. We stepped into an elevator and rode it to the very top of the old structure. As the elevator opened, the vast ocean greeted us. "Wow, this is beautiful," I said as we exited the elevator. Talcott clung to my hand as we gazed at the crystalline ocean.
"I thought I heard voices," A cheery and familiar voice rings. I glance behind me to see the one and only Cindy Aurum.
"It's been awhile, Cindy. How have you been?" I ask
"Feelin' great! Been missing workin' on that beauty you got. How have you been, Dollface?"
"Busy, but I've never felt better."
"That's good to hear. Well, I hope we get to chat again before ya leave. I need to go help Pawpaw with the boat."
"Thank you for all you've done for us, Cindy. We owe you and Cid much."
"Nah, don't worry 'bout owing us a thing. We're glad to help. See ya later, Sweetheart." She waves at both of us before leaving.
Talcott and I enjoyed the view, chatting about random things for a couple of hours. After checking the time, we head to the house. Noctis and Prompto were playing "King's Knight" and sitting at the dining table while Gladio had his nose stuck in a book. Monica was chatting with Talcott and Iris was in the kitchen with Ignis.
When I realized I left the grimoire in the Regalia, I left the house to retrieve the spell book. Deciding to enjoy the refreshing breeze once again, I began reading the remainder of the grimoire outside. A few hunters were chatting not far from where I was sitting and I couldn't help but eavesdrop. They kept talking about a strong Red Giant that was prowling by an ancient structure in Thommels Glade. The only ancient structure they could possibly be talking about is a royal tomb.
Getting to my feet, I distance myself from prying eyes and summon Libra.
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