It's been about two years since King Noctis had died. Two years since he restored the light to the world. Two years since what was left of the chocobros have been together.

They made a plan two months ago to visit their late friends royal tomb on the anniversary of his death to pay their repsects. Prompto didn't think that it would be this difficult without Noct, but every day he remembers his best friend and the pain starts anew. Every day he goes through old pictures, old highschool messages, etc. He just can't believe that his best friend has been gone two years. He's sure that Ignis and Gladio are having a hard time too, hell, they've known him a lot longer. But if he's being honest with himself, him and Noct were close to being more than friends, but with his engagement to Luna nothing ever came of it.

Noct's tomb was located just north of Hammerhead, just over looking the Outpost. They figured they spent a lot of time there, with Cid, Cindy, and Takka that it just seemed like a good spot if any.

The day came to meet up with the other two guys and prompto was nervous for some reason, it's been almost two years since he's seen them. Sure they call each other often enough, but to actually be with them again, made him anxious.

Prompto pulled into the Outpost and parked next to where Cindy was lounging. He got out of the car and slowly walked up to her.

"Hey Prom, how ya doin sweetie?" she asked softly, pulling him into a tight hug. He saw Cindy often enough, hell, he practically lived in Hammerhead.

"Better, it's still hard, ya know." He answered as the embrace ended.

"Oh, I know, trust me. What I wouldn't give to see his majesty once more." She smiled at him. "Whens the other two supposed to show up?"

"Shouldn't be too long, they were almost here when I called them." He said as they walked into the diner.

"Good, they hardly visit anymore. Damn shame it is." She said and they sat in one of the booths. Takka walked over after a couple minutes.

"Hey, Prompto, how ya doin?" He asked as he took their orders.

"Like I told Cindy, I'm doing better, that's what matters." He said smiling at the cook.

"Well, that's good to hear at least." He said and walked back over to the kitchen .

Cindy and Prompto sat in a comfortable silence until his phone rang. He dug it out of his pocket and saw that Gladio was calling him. "They must be here" he thought out loud.

"Can't wait to see them boys." Cindy smiled as Prompto answered the phone.

"Heyaz" Prompto answered in a chipper tone, like how he'd greet Noct in the mornings, the thought made him sigh.

"Yo, Ignis and I are here, you in the diner?" Gladio answered in his deep gruff.

"Yup, sitting here with Cindy." He said, Gladio hung up the phone and shortly after he and Ignis walked in. Prompto stood up as they walked to the table and was pulled into a hug by Gladio. Ignis giving Cindy a small hug.

"Long time no see" was all he said as he let go.

"Right. It's good to see you Prom" Gladio said and stepped back and he also gave Cindy a hug.

"Hello Prompto" Ignis said as Prompto pulled him into a hug.

"Hey iggy." Prompto was extremely happy to have his old friends with him, especially today. "We really need to not let it be so long that we see each other." Prompto said letting go of his friend. "How have ya guys been?"

"Getting by. Been doing a lot hunts more often than not." Gladio said as they all sat back into the booth. Takka came by with Cindy and Promptos food and took the other two's order.

"So, two years today." Prompto said, sighing sadly.

"Indeed, we brought some flowers to lay on his majesty's tomb." Ignis told the blonde.

"I appreciate it Ignis, I'm sure Noct would too." He said as he took a bite out of his burger.

"Guess what Prompto." Said Gladio, staring at him.

"Um, what?" He asked around a mouthful of food.

"A certain someone here is gonna be able to get his vision back."

"Woah, really?! How?" he asked, very excited.

"A group of doctors came to the crown city and are helping with the reconstruction. I was talking to them about it and they said that with the right equipment that they should be able to get ignis a new eye."

"Just the one? So an eye replacement?"

"The skin on the right eye is too damaged and the lid is permanently shut. So yes, just my left. It'll still be a few months from now. But I am looking forward to it." Ignis said

"God, your puns are still terrible." Prompto laughed. "Noct would be happy to hear that."

"He would." Ignis agreed. Takka brought out their food shortly after. The group talked amicably for another hour or two before setting out to visit their late friends tomb.

"Hey, tell the prince that we all miss him." Cindy told prompto, smiling sadly at him.

"Will do, Cindy." He smiled back at her.

It took about an hour to get to Noct's tomb, Prompto pulled the key out of his pocket and unlocked the door. He paused and took a deep breath before pushing it open.

"Gods, this is hard." He muttered. Gladio put a hand on his shoulder, letting him know that they were here for him. He smiled at the taller man and they walked in.

It looked the same as when it was first built. And it looked the same as all of the other tombs. Regis, included. They had one built for the former King when it all ended. So that he could be put to rest. Prompto walked up to the stone statue of his dear friend and laid a hand over where his heart would be.

"Hey buddy, been a while since we've visited." Prompto spoke out loud. "We're all here though, we all miss you." Prompto was trying not to burst into tears, but it was proving extremely difficult.

He took a deep breath and continued, "Ignis and Gladio brought you some flowers, your favorite ones that you told us about, the ones from Tenebrae." He looked over to the other two to see if they had anything to say. Gladio stepped up and placed his hand on the sword that the statue held.

"Hey, brat, Gladio here, I just want to say, we all miss you. Even me," he said laughing, but you could see the tears in his eyes. "The reconstruction with the Crown City is going under way and they're putting suitable Kings on the list. Believe it or not, I'm on that list." He looked over at Prompto as he said that. Prompto looked surprised, he just nodded. "There's a group of doctors there that we talked to and they should be able to restore Iggy's left eye. Within the year of course." Ignis walked up and placed his hand on Noct's head.

"King Noctis, we all miss you dearly. Cindy and the folks in Hammerhead miss you as well." He said.

Ignis walked next to where Prompto was standing and placed the flowers on his chest. "We wish you could be here." He said, wiping back the tear that threatened to come out.

"Could you guys give me a minute?" Prompto asked them. They nodded and walked out of the tomb and leaving the door slightly ajar. Leaving Prompto in the dark.

"Noct, I won't lie, it's been really hard without you. There are days that I just want to die, days where the pain is too much. But I know you would want to me keep going. I haven't stopped taking pictures, that's pretty much all I do now. Pays well enough. I miss hunting with you, I miss being by your side, I miss my damn best friend. I wish that I had told you that I loved you when we were still young. Before Ardyn fucked everything up." Prompto was heavily crying now, the tears dropping on to the stone below him. "Noct, I would give anything to see you once more. I love you." He cried. "I love you so goddamn much that I can't move on. I just want to be with you!" He crouched down and laid his head on statues chest, sobbing heavily. "I miss you so much man." Ignis and Gladio peeked inside and saw Prompto sobbing.

"Poor kid." Gladio said and Ignis nodded. They walked in and both put a hand on the blonde's shoulder.

"Prom, you'll be alright." Gladio said to him.

"We're always here for you, you know that." Ignis said, rubbing his arm.

"Thanks guys." He said in between sobs.

"As much as we'd all like to stay, it's getting pretty dark out. So we should head back." Gladio said, Prompto nodded in agreement and stood up and wiped the tears away.

"Just let me say goodbye." He said and the older two nodded and walked out.

"Why is this so hard Noct?" He sighed. "I guess I should probably go, it's getting late. I love you Noct. I'll see you soon." He said and leaned down to kiss the stones cheek and walked out the door.