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Oedon Chapel

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So the FE cipher revealed a card showing Chrom as a Risen King…

Look at this edgy ass dork lol

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Noctis shook his head internally at every word that left Serah's mouth. She had no idea the meaning behind her sentences. He was nothing of importance in this realm. He was a prince yes, a loyal knight for his kingdom. However, titles were worthless if all he did was bring pain upon those in his life--it was inevitable. His mother passed on because of him and his father aches silently, unaware his own son was to blame. And now his people, innocent to life itself, were suffering from their protector's and prince's absence, dealing with an anguished king.

"Serah, enough," he said firstly, his tone mistakenly cruel, "You know deep down, it is I who is unworthy of you. Everyone knew it, I am nothing more than a broken prince from a withering kingdom," his eyes fell to the ground sullenly, "When you pass on, rid me from your memory just like I will with you," he nearly regretted every word that left his mouth but he didnt have the courage to take it all away.

"I will..." he paused for a moment, "I will be with Etro, settling the final score."

Reappearance; Serah/Noctis

“It…” he began quietly, “It wasn’t because of you,” he then reassured, his gaze still forced away from Serah, “I just—”

He stopped himself, he didnt want to remind himself of his decision. The choice that took away the one who gave him life. He sighed, his eyes closing momentarily as emotional thoughts began filtering in and out through his mind. His heart cowering at the remembrance of the familiar agonizing pain that had dwelled within him during all his time away from Moogletown.

“Serah, forget about me please,” he then said, his azure eyes now on Serah. He watched as her expression morphing as her despondency became more apparent, “I…you…no,” he struggled, his words now lost in his throat, “I’m sorry, you can’t—we can’t,” his hands clutched into a firm fist as persistent tears began fighting through.

“You deserve better…”

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"It's..." he began quietly, "It's wasn't because of you," he then reassured, his gaze still forced away from Serah, "I just--"

He stopped himself, he didnt want to remind himself of his decision. The choice that took away the one who gave him life. He sighed, his eyes closing momentarily as emotional thoughts began filtering in and out through his mind. His heart cowering at the remembrance of the familiar agonizing pain that had dwelled within him during all his time away from Moogletown.

"Serah, forget about me please," he then said, his azure eyes now on Serah. He watched as her expression morphing as her despondency became more apparent, "I...you...no," he struggled, his words now lost in his throat, "I'm sorry, you can't--we can't," his hands clutched into a firm fist as persistent tears began fighting through.

"You deserve better..."

Reappearance; Serah/Noctis

When she reached for him, he nearly pulled back. Cringing slightly at the light touch of her fingers. He had been alone all this time, isolated by others willingly—he had nearly forgotten what it felt like to be around another. But this was, he had to remind himself, the one who he had loved before his departure, the woman who held his heart so firmly in her hands—so why this?

“I don’t know how long I plan on staying,” he confessed, his voice husky and soft as if his throat was sore, “But…” his eyes wandered elsewhere, he focused them anywhere, as long as his gaze avoided Serah’s, “You deserve an explanation.”

She did, he knew that much, and she would recieve one whether she desired it or not, “I needed to leave here. I needed to…reevaluate,” he pondered the word for a moment before nodding in acceptance of it, “Reevaluate everything.”

His words sounded more harsh than they actually were but admittedly he just wanted to be alone for a while. His thoughts and feelings kept to himself, just like back in his home world.

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When she reached for him, he nearly pulled back. Cringing slightly at the light touch of her fingers. He had been alone all this time, isolated by others willingly--he had nearly forgotten what it felt like to be around another. But this was, he had to remind himself, the one who he had loved before his departure, the woman who held his heart so firmly in her hands--so why this?

"I don't know how long I plan on staying," he confessed, his voice husky and soft as if his throat was sore, "But..." his eyes wandered elsewhere, he focused them anywhere, as long as his gaze avoided Serah's, "You deserve an explanation."

She did, he knew that much, and she would recieve one whether she desired it or not, "I needed to leave here. I needed to...reevaluate," he pondered the word for a moment before nodding in acceptance of it, "Reevaluate everything."

His words sounded more harsh than they actually were but admittedly he just wanted to be alone for a while. His thoughts and feelings kept to himself, just like back in his home world.

Reappearance; Serah/Noctis

That voice…

Noctis knew it all too well. Pausing for a moment, he then lifted his eyes regrettably, instantly wanting to hide away in his own self made darkness, “I…” he began, his voice failing him as his gaze remained longer on the one before him, “Serah…” her name fell difficultly from his tongue, unlike on the past.

He turned away almost immediately after speaking, holding back the apology that was sitting in his throat. Did she even want to hear that? After returning disappearing for a second time, would she believe him if he confessed he was sorry? He doubted it, but he couldn’t just keep silent, despite wanting to—he felt he had to say something.

“I’m back,” was all could muster out.

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Any information about Versus is very… sensitive, even within the company. We’ve been quiet about it for the past year, but the day of being able to remove its information ban has already been decided, and we’re currently preparing for that day. When that time comes, we’ll also reveal our reason for the delay of any form of announcement.

Tetsuya Nomura (via versus-xiii-news)

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That voice...

Noctis knew it all too well. Pausing for a moment, he then lifted his eyes regrettably, instantly wanting to hide away in his own self made darkness, "I..." he began, his voice failing him as his gaze remained longer on the one before him, "Serah..." her name fell difficultly from his tongue, unlike on the past.

He turned away almost immediately after speaking, holding by the apology that was sitting in his throat. Did she even want to hear that? After returning disappearing for a second time, would she believe him if he confessed he was sorry? He doubted it, but he couldn't just keep silent, despite wanting to--he felt he had to say something.

"I'm back," was all could muster out.

Reappearance; Open!

Approaching the familiar ornate gate, the dark haired prince ceased to a stop. He gazed up, hesitating just for a moment, deciding whether or not he should flee once more. Moogletown, he spoke only in his head, his azure irises reflecting the gate’s name, his mind and heart still conflicted on if he should enter.

He had disappeared yet again, leaving those closest to him here behind, giving them no hope of a definite return. He exhaled softly to himself, cringing at the thought of those who would be angry or upset at his decisions nearly causing him to turn and walk the opposite direction. But he didn’t—he couldn’t—instead, he just walked in, bracing himself for any negative confrontations.

The streets were less crowded, a bit different than how he last remembered them, but the scenery hadn’t changed. The same stores were still in business and the same merchants still stood in their usual spots. However, Noctis kept his head down and his eyes low, he wanted to remain unseen but he knew he stood out—a dark shadow amongst the brightness of Moogletown.

Ack!

He heard someone say and immediately his steps abruptly stopped. He had collided into another and quickly but softly he spoke, “My apologies!” he couldn’t tell who it was, his eyes were still glued to the stone streets.

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Reappearance; Open!

Approaching the familiar ornate gate, the dark haired prince ceased to a stop. He gazed up, hesitating just for a moment, deciding whether or not he should flee once more. Moogletown, he spoke only in his head, his azure irises reflecting the gate's name, his mind and heart still conflicted on if he should enter.

He had disappeared yet again, leaving those closest to him here behind, giving them no hope of a definite return. He exhaled softly to himself, cringing at the thought of those who would be angry or upset at his decisions nearly causing him to turn and walk the opposite direction. But he didn't--he couldn't--instead, he just walked in, bracing himself for any negative confrontations.

The streets were less crowded, a bit different than how he last remembered them, but the scenery hadn't changed. The same stores were still in business and the same merchants still stood in their usual spots. However, Noctis kept his head down and his eyes low, he wanted to remain unseen but he knew he stood out--a dark shadow amongst the brightness of Moogletown.

Ack!

He heard someone say and immediately his steps abruptly stopped. He had collided into another and quickly but softly he spoke, "My apologies!" he couldn't tell who it was, his eyes were still glued to the stone streets.

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Hey guys, remember me?

Wow, yeah it's been a while and I'm sorry! I'm a bad mun for sort of disappearing on you all but I promise I'm still here! So expect replies, opening posts, and all that great junk soon! And if I'm being terrible and unresponsive again just yell at me on my personal!

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"But that..." He began, searching for her eyes, "But that doesn't mean we can't be together Serah."

He pulled her closer, embracing her tightly. They were Etro's targets, the goddess will never rest until their fates were fulfilled, but Noctis wasn't going to surrender to her, he will never, "Wasn't it you who told me that we can defy our fate?" he asked, placing a gentle hand under her chin to lift her face up to gaze into her eyes, "I will not lose you because of Etro, Serah."

He leaned down to kiss her lips lightly, "I love you," he whispered, "But if..." he began, "If you feel you can't be with me then I will let you go..."

“Serah, I…” he began, a frown now tugging at his lips, “I don’t know, honestly…” he admitted, resting his chin on her shoulders, their bodies rocking slowly against the gentle waves of the oceans. He exhaled softly, shutting his eyes momentarily. 

“I want to believe that, yes, but…” he paused, unsure how she would take the bluntness of his coming words, “We will be happy, just not…safe…” 

He exhaled once more, pulling away from Serah slightly only to gaze into her eyes. He wanted to read her expressions, seeing her reactions but all he could do was refocus his eyes elsewhere as if he was ashamed to meet her stare, “You understand, right? There’s no such thing as a future where we could live peacefully by ourselves, She…” he glared into the water, “Etro will find us…” 

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"Serah, I..." he began, a frown now tugging at his lips, "I don't know, honestly..." he admitted, resting his chin on her shoulders, their bodies rocking slowly against the gentle waves of the oceans. He exhaled softly, shutting his eyes momentarily. 

"I want to believe that, yes, but..." he paused, unsure how she would take the bluntness of his coming words, "We will be happy, just not...safe..." 

He exhaled once more, pulling away from Serah slightly only to gaze into her eyes. He wanted to read her expressions, seeing her reactions but all he could do was refocus his eyes elsewhere as if he was ashamed to meet her stare, "You understand, right? There's no such thing as a future where we could live peacefully by ourselves, She..." he glared into the water, "Etro will find us..." 

He grinned, following her into the waters, only after removing his shirt as well. The water felt refreshing and his body shivered with delight. He pulled Serah closer, his lips finding their way to her neck and he kissed her lovingly. The salty taste of the ocean overtaking his mouth immediately. 

He smiled at her, pulling her closer, only to say, “I love you,” softly in her ears. 

He was truly grateful to have her in his life. She…did not force anything out of him and she loved wholeheartedly regardless. She was the weight that kept him grounded, without her, he’d be…lost. Wandering somewhere, searching for a purpose. 

“I don’t want to be anywhere but here,” he pressed his forehead into her’s, “I’ll away be here, I won’t ever leave you…” 

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He grinned, following her into the waters, only after removing his shirt as well. The water felt refreshing and his body shivered with delight. He pulled Serah closer, his lips finding their way to her neck and he kissed her lovingly. The salty taste of the ocean overtaking his mouth immediately. 

He smiled at her, pulling her closer, only to say, "I love you," softly in her ears. 

He was truly grateful to have her in his life. She...did not force anything out of him and she loved wholeheartedly regardless. She was the weight that kept him grounded, without her, he'd be...lost. Wandering somewhere, searching for a purpose. 

"I don't want to be anywhere but here," he pressed his forehead into her's, "I'll away be here, I won't ever leave you..." 

Breaking away from the kiss, he replied slowly, “Nothing, I just…” but his words seem to fade quickly. In truth, he couldn’t wholeheartedly answer her, for he didn’t know exactly what just happened…himself.

But apart of him felt relieved seeing his mother smile at him again. It brought his heart to peace, and banished the regret and anguish from it. He’d been living his days, wallowing in pain and agony over her death and perhaps this was her way of saying its okay, everything is alright. 

“I’m…sorry, I left without word…” he then said softly, “I would’ve came back…I just…” 

But he couldn’t tell her, he just—couldn’t.

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Breaking away from the kiss, he replied slowly, "Nothing, I just..." but his words seem to fade quickly. In truth, he couldn't wholeheartedly answer her, for he didn't know exactly what just happened...himself.

But apart of him felt relieved seeing his mother smile at him again. It brought his heart to peace, and banished the regret and anguish from it. He'd been living his days, wallowing in pain and agony over her death and perhaps this was her way of saying its okay, everything is alright. 

"I'm...sorry, I left without word..." he then said softly, "I would've came back...I just..." 

But he couldn't tell her, he just--couldn't.

Was he dreaming? Had he really lost…his mind? Noctis could only ponder such thoughts but he could stop his legs from running after this apparition of his mother. He felt like he needed to follow her, like it meant life or death. But she was leading him further and further away from Serah’s beach home and the regret of abandoning his lover so suddenly like this…nearly brought his mind to a clear.

Until, the figure before him halted her steps, her body turning to face him and immediately he was caught under the familiar gaze of the woman who gave him life, “Mother, I…” his words trembled as they fell from his mouth, and he felt his knees quaver to the sand.

“I’m sorry, I…shouldn’t had…I should’ve…” he regretted sacrificing her to Etro, she—had always been too kind to him. She did nothing to deserve such a fate. But she shook her head and smiled down at her son, his heart swelling with a nostalgic affection before she was…gone entirely again.

Slowly, he rose to his feet, hearing another approach from behind, and turned around only to face the one woman who remained still in life, “Serah…” he whispered, surprised by her presence, “I…” he began, but instead, rushed towards her and embrace her, his lips immediately finding her’s. 

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Was he dreaming? Had he really lost...his mind? Noctis could only ponder such thoughts but he could stop his legs from running after this apparition of his mother. He felt like he needed to follow her, like it meant life or death. But she was leading him further and further away from Serah's beach home and the regret of abandoning his lover so suddenly like this...nearly brought his mind to a clear.

Until, the figure before him halted her steps, her body turning to face him and immediately he was caught under the familiar gaze of the woman who gave him life, "Mother, I..." his words trembled as they fell from his mouth, and he felt his knees quaver to the sand.

"I'm sorry, I...shouldn't had...I should've..." he regretted sacrificing her to Etro, she--had always been too kind to him. She did nothing to deserve such a fate. But she shook her head and smiled down at her son, his heart swelling with a nostalgic affection before she was...gone entirely again.

Slowly, he rose to his feet, hearing another approach from behind, and turned around only to face the one woman who remained still in life, "Serah..." he whispered, surprised by her presence, "I..." he began, but instead, rushed towards her and embrace her, his lips immediately finding her's. 

Noctis shook his head immediately at Serah’s inquiry, “It’s nothing,” he reassures her softly, his tone seemingly convincing. He flashed her a smile before continuing, “I just can’t bare the thought of losing you…”

He sighed, welcoming Serah into his arms and watched her as she slowly drifted into slumber. He contemplated dozing off as well but couldn’t, he feared his nightmare would return. So instead, he sat there, he eyes venturing up into the orange sky. The sun was setting causing a sensation of uneasiness to spiral through him, he dreaded the night now. If he could, he’d stay awake through it and he tried that but…his mind and body couldn’t take it.

Gathering the blankets and food, he carefully carries Serah and everything back into the house, trying not disturb her from her peaceful sleep. He laid her down on the couch, bringing a small blanket from her to drape over her body. He smiled, even while she slept she was still so beautiful. He touched her face with a soft hand and bent down to kiss her cheek. If he was the one destined to end her life then so be it, he would end his own immediately after.

Slowly, he rose to his feet and made his way out the door to sit out on the steps. The ocean breeze felt cool on his face, it was nice and refreshing. But peace can never last too long. Out in the distance, he saw a figure. A familiar one. It was a woman, dressed a beautiful dress, hair and eyes similar to his own, “Mother…” he whispered, standing up slowly, wondering if his vision was deceiving him. But he ran towards her regardless.

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Noctis shook his head immediately at Serah's inquiry, "It's nothing," he reassures her softly, his tone seemingly convincing. He flashed her a smile before continuing, "I just can't bare the thought of losing you..."

He sighed, welcoming Serah into his arms and watched her as she slowly drifted into slumber. He contemplated dozing off as well but couldn't, he feared his nightmare would return. So instead, he sat there, he eyes venturing up into the orange sky. The sun was setting causing a sensation of uneasiness to spiral through him, he dreaded the night now. If he could, he'd stay awake through it and he tried that but...his mind and body couldn't take it.

Gathering the blankets and food, he carefully carries Serah and everything back into the house, trying not disturb her from her peaceful sleep. He laid her down on the couch, bringing a small blanket from her to drape over her body. He smiled, even while she slept she was still so beautiful. He touched her face with a soft hand and bent down to kiss her cheek. If he was the one destined to end her life then so be it, he would end his own immediately after.

Slowly, he rose to his feet and made his way out the door to sit out on the steps. The ocean breeze felt cool on his face, it was nice and refreshing. But peace can never last too long. Out in the distance, he saw a figure. A familiar one. It was a woman, dressed a beautiful dress, hair and eyes similar to his own, "Mother..." he whispered, standing up slowly, wondering if his vision was deceiving him. But he ran towards her regardless.

Noctis found himself dozing off on the porch, the warm ocean breeze sending him into slumber. He exhaled, his thoughts turning into dreams and then eventually…into a nightmare. 

But this time, it was different. His mother and Serah still present, as well as his father—King Caelum. His own falchion sword clutched in his father’s grips, the blood of his love and mother staining the steel blade. He smiled wickedly, whispering the words, ‘return back to me, my prince’, his voice distorted and emotionless. It couldn’t be the king, it could be…

He awoken by a pair of his own, Serah’s, and he returned the kiss with overflowing passion. He smiled, silently thanking a god above that his nightmare had ended, praying that she wouldn’t notice the hint of fear pulsating through his tired, sapphire eyes. 

He rose up, following her onto the beach once more, sluggishly falling back onto the blanket and smiled when Serah laid out the food. He shook her head at her comment, “No…you’re perfect,” he corrected, flashing her one last smile before taking a sandwich. 

“Serah, I…” he began, pausing from eating, “I love you,” he said, smiling down at his sandwich, “And this place is like heaven to me…” he told her, “I…don’t deserve any of this and yet you’re giving me everything I’ve always wanted…” 

He remembered his nightmare, wondering if their fate was still sealed after all this time. Was he destined to kill her?