Exeuntes, a Story Based on Final Fantasy XV

Chapter X: Ready

An Introductory Note:

First chapter of 2019, here goes nothing...

Pictured: Palazzo Altemeria (Altemeria Palace), Altissia, Kingdom of Accordo

Song used:

14. Ready to Go [Get Me Out My Mind] by Panic! at the Disco

September 4th, 2020 - And another edit is out!

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Nathan wakes up with a start, nearly disconnecting himself from the tubes attached to his body.

After gasping for air, he manages to steady himself. Sitting upright in his bed, he scans the surroundings before noticing a person lying on a sofa.

"Nathan? You awake?" the person asks, stirring from his sleep.

He slowly gets up and stretches before facing Nathan, "Jordan?!"

"Oh, uh... hi." Jordan greets, rubbing his neck.

"What are you doing in the Astral plane?"

"I'm sorry, what?"

"This can't be real..."

"This is definitely real, Nathan," Jordan assures, smiling. He makes his way towards him and hands him a cup of water.

"You okay?"

"I... I think so."

Jordan sighs, relieved. "Good, I came here as soon as Domani told me what happened."

"How long have I been out?"

"Uh... about two days now."

"Does that mean I missed the Astonishers' show?"

"You've been in a coma for the last two days and that's what you're worried about?" asks Jordan, laughing. "Yeah, you missed it. It was really good, by the way—your friends invited me."

"Wait, wait, wait... what are you doing here? I thought you never wanted to see me again."

"What? I never said that! I was just shocked when you told me you uh..."

"That I liked you?"

"Oh, so you were honest after all..."

Finishing his water, Nathan hands the cup back to Jordan.

"Want another one?"

"Uh... sure. Thanks."

"No problem," Jordan says, before walking to the other side of the room to retrieve two water bottles.

Meanwhile, Nathan tries to process what he's currently experiencing. This can't be a dream, right?

A few moments pass before Jordan returns, handing him one of the water bottles.

"So... uh... where are the others?" Nathan asks, trying to steer their conversation elsewhere.

"They're at Domani's 'estate' getting ready for the coronation tomorrow."

"Still sounds weird hearing that he has an 'estate'... wait, it's tomorrow?!"

"Don't worry, all the stuff you need is here at the hospital and since you're awake now, they'll probably discharge you later today."

"Hey, Jordan?"

"Yeah?"

"Thanks for being here."