Final Fantasy XV - The Light Of Dawn

Chapter 18: For Hearth And Home.

Authors Note: WARNING! LONG CHAPTER AHEAD!
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In the realm of the kings, Nyx laid on the ground alone in the darkness, the realm itself contained a constant blue hue in it's atmosphere.

"Show yourselves, kings of Lucis!" He demanded as the kings of yore revealed themselves one by one.

"You call upon the wards of this worlds future mortal and if you come lusting for our power you must first stand in our judgement." The king who took the form of the mystic said, greeting Nyx.

"How long will you do nothing whilst Insomnia burns?! Old or new or whatever it is! Summon your wall!" Nyx demanded, wanting nothing more than to protect the city and the princess who's life was currently in peril.

"You do not command us! Yours is not even royal blood!" The Mystic snapped.

"It does not fall to us to guard your city." The Fierce spoke up.

The Oracle then looks down to Nyx as he spoke up. "Man is a fool creature. Clinging to his past and cowering from his future, wasting his strength on bygone days."

"And what future are you wards of?!" Nyx growled.

"So short sighted and cursed never to rise above it." The Oracle growled.

"Wait! I have seen what this brave soul is prepared to do. He too seeks to safeguard the future." The sound of Regis' voice filled the realm as he took the form of The Father. "The angel's life is in danger and only she can ensure the future's safety outside of the city."

"Your majesty.." Nyx gasped.

The Mystic took notice of The Fathers words. "The angel you say?..Naomi's life is at risk." The Mystic then raised his head and nodded. "Very well, young king. We will your warriors worth but our boon does not come cheap. The cost is a life." The Mystic then looked to Libertus. "His?" Then looked to Phoebe, unaware that Phoebe was indeed the vessel and what it would do to the angel within her body. "Or hers?"

Not having any of it, Nyx shook his head. "No..To hell with your power! I'm not here for it! I only came to tell you that you are no kings!" He laughed mockingly, refusing to sacrifice innocent lives, especially that of a child.

"Your worth has been weighed and found wanting. Now BURN!" The kings then used the combined powers to send Nyx's arm on fire as he yelled out in pain.

This only caused Nyx to laugh though as he continued to taunt them. "You're going to lose your precious ring!..But it's not too late to save it!"

"You mean to barter for your life?" The Oracle asked.

"No, no. my life is nothing. Giving the future to those who want to see it, is everything." Nyx Smiled.

"Hmm..You do fear, even if that future is doomed." The Oracle spoke up once again.

"If that sentiment is not false, perhaps you ARE worthy." The Fierce nodded.

"We will grant you our light but note that it will set when the sun rises." The Wise agreed.

"And the price for it will be YOUR life." The Mystic finished off the offer by making the price for their power very clear to Nyx as he sighed with a hint of sarcasm.

"You guys drive a hard bargain..Where do I sign?" He smiled.

Once he came back to the real world and time resumed as normal, he put up a magical shield by using the kings magic, causing Glauca sword to rebound as Nyx removed the shield and then sent him flying with a quick lightning attack. With a chuckle Nyx looked at his hand as he got to his feet with a smirk. "I can get used to this."