Chapter 1

He was dreaming.

A young man was lying on his bed. Tossing and turning. His expression that of discomfort and his face was covered in sweat.

The was because of his dream. He dreamed that he was on fire. He stopped and rolled to put it out but it to no avail. The flames engulfed his body and threatened to consume him. Thankfully he was put out by someone else, a good friend. He got up and off the floor only to come face to face with a giant on fire.

He was at least fifteen feet tall and he had a giant sword that was on fire. The giant lashed at him and flames came at him once again. This time he was moved out of the way by a different friend.

"Quickly!" Called out someone "Before he strikes again!"

He was dragged to a small stone wall where he and his three friends tried their best to survive the onslaught of flames. When the flames died out all four of them rose ready to face their enemy.

And then Noctis woke up.

The sound of his alarm clock rang throughout the room. The twenty year old man got up and simply sighed. Another dream of his past despite it being so long ago.

He looked at the clock and got up and off the bed. He didn't like waking up early but there was no choice.

He had to go to work.

"Here you go Sir, enjoy."

"Sorry for the wait. Enjoy your meal."

Noctis Lucis Caelum moved back and forth throughout out the restaurant. Cooking plates left and right and then placing them on the counter for them to be served to the customers.

"Hey. We got two more orders of medium rare steaks. One with potatoes and another with broccoli." Said one of the waiters.

"Got it."

This is his job. A chef at a dining restaurant in the city. He's been working there for a month. His life has been like this for a month. One month since he's arrived here.

Noctis Lucis Caelum still remembers it. The day he sacrificed everything to save his home. He expected to die. To move on to the afterlife or whatever you go when you kick the bucket. He was quite surprised when he woke in a hospital in a city he has never seen in his entire life.

It took him over a day to realize that he was in another world. It took him two minutes to realize that he was no longer thirty years old but rather back to his twenty year old self. It took him a week to get over the shock that he was no longer home.

Noctis cursed, he yelled, raged and then finally he moved on. Realizing that nothing would bring him back to the world he loved the man knew that life had to go on. So he got a job in the place the old world spat him out into. Tokyo, Japan is what they call it.

A chef, that was his job. It didn't take long for him to find one. There was a help wanted sign when he got cleared out of the hospital. One interview later he was out there cooking simple dishes. The pay wasn't too bad. With enough money Noctis was able to save up enough to rent himself a half decent apartment.

"Hey, my shift is over. I'm hanging up the apron and calling it day. See you later boss." Noctis clocked out and began the walk back to his home. Taking to the streets and began his walk home. Bit of walk but Noctis didn't really have a choice.

Honestly the life here wasn't too bad. Thought it was so much different. Even as he walked through the streets to his apartment Noctis found it so weird. It was so peaceful here. No demons. No power hungry army's. It was such a far cry from the world he came from. That's probably for the best. See Noctis realized another thing when he arrived here one month ago.

He lost his powers.

It wasn't a surprise really. With the crystal gone then so should his powers. Really there should be no reason why he would have them. What surprised Noctis even more so was that he didn't feel all that vulnerable.

"Help! That man stole my purse! Please someone stop him!"

After all just because he lost his powers doesn't mean he lost skills.

"Out of the way idi-"

Just ask the burglar who was one the floor nursing his head after Noctis punched him.

"Oh my, thank you so much!"

"Don't mention it. Call the cops when you get the chance."

This was for the best, having his powers would have drawn suspicion towards him. Noctis found out after the first month here that everyone here was pretty much normal. Mundane weapons and abilities. No magic powers or super human strength. No gods that could wipe out a city or immortal men wanting to bring eternal darkness. Really the most dangerous threat to Noctis right now is if someone got the drop on him with a gun.

All in all things had changed for Noctis. But that doesn't it mean it was all bad. While this may not be his home Noctis would still rather have this than death. He still missed his friends, dearly. Yet Noctis would rather be alive and remember those memories than be in an eternal rest.

So as he entered his home after long day at work the former king decide that he should check his fridge and see if he has any food left to eat.

His apartment, nothing too grand. Nothing like the his home back at Eos. But that's wasn't much of a shock. Back home he was a king, here Noct was just a civilian. The living room and kitchen were just one big room. There was a table with four chairs. He had four chairs only because they came with the table. A standard tv and fridge and two more rooms. One was his bedroom and the other was the bathroom.

Placing the keys on the counter Noctis walked to the fridge and see just what he was putting in the microwave today. He opened to see absolutely nothing.

"Well crap."

It has been a while since he's been grocery shopping. Noctis looked to the clock. It said six thirty. That was enough time. Back outside he went, headed towards the nearest supermarket.

He knew where it was. It was located right next to the largest tower in the city. Seriously it stuck out like a sore thumb in this city. Apparently it was owned by company called MBI. One of the richest and most influential companies in this city.

Even as he rode the train to his destination Noctis could see the tower in the distance. It wasn't that impressive, or at least Noctis did not think so. Then again growing up in a castle would do that your expectations.

The ten minute train ride had ended. He got off and headed towards the supermarket. Once inside he shopped for nothing more than microwavable meals and sodas and canned food.

Noctis chuckled to himself. If Ignis would see him now then there would no doubt be a heart attack happening to the advisor. Hey, it's not his fault he doesn't know how to cook. Well he does, sort of. But microwavable meals were just so much easier. With that taken care of Noctis made his way back home.

The walk back to his apartment was peaceful. Times like these Noctis couldn't help but wonder why he was sent here. After everything that happened in his life the chosen king found it hard to believe that he was given a second chance just like that. Yet as these three months passed by nothing worthwhile has happened in Noct's life. So far it seemed that this life was just meant to be enjoyed. No gods or demons or evil empires to take down and no people to save. No choccobos either which made Noctis kinda sad. He liked those giant birds, never as much as Prompto though.

Now that Noctis thinks about it, Prompto's hair did look like a choccobos butt-

Noctis stopped moving, his thoughts coming to a halt. There was someone across from him, staring right at him. A woman who looked to be around his age. She had long brown hair, brown eyes and a slim body. What caught his eyes however was her clothing. It was...incredibly odd. Noctis knew no other way to describe it. She was wrapped in what appeared to be white linen. It only covered her waist,breasts and the top of her head but left everything else exposed.

Was she some type of dancer for those adult clubs? Noctis knew they existed in this city he just never paid them any mind. It would make sense though. Night was coming and Around this time is when those type of people tend to come out.

The question is why is she staring right at him. The look she was giving him made Noctis feel cautious. Enough to make his body ready for anything that might happen.

"H-Hey, are you okay?" Asked Noctis. The woman was still staring at him. Not only that but her entire face was getting red and her breathing was becoming faster. It looked like she was going to-

"I found you. I finally found you."

That was all the woman said before she, to the surprise of Noctis, leaped right at him.

Reflexes from his previous life kicked in. Noctis immediately ducked causing the woman to fly right over him. He heard her crash behind him. Noctis turned to see her and to his surprise saw that she was completely uninjured. That didn't make sense. She flew head first into concrete. At the very least she should have a couple of scratches or cuts.

"Wait!"

Noctis didn't heed her words. He booked it in the opposite direction. Running as fast as he could. He could hear her footsteps from behind and the sound was getting closer. Whoever this lady is she can definitely run. From the way it sounds she'll catch up to him any minute.

He needed to lose this crazy lady. Noctis doesn't know exactly what she wants from him but it can't be good if she's willing to attack in public at night.

He turned a corner and ran straight into an alley. If Noctis can't outrun her then he'll just try to lose her. He hid behind several bags of trash. Noctis calmed himself and tried to steady his breath.

He heard footsteps approaching.

They stopped, it became quiet. The former king did not reveal himself. Not just yet. A few more second passed until finally Noctis heard the sound of someone walking away. He peeked his head out just to make sure and when Noctis saw that the cost is clear he moved away from the trash bags.

"Ok...just who in the hell was this women?" he said quietly to himself. "I've only been here for one damn month. No way I have enemies."

That was...alarming. Noctis knew no other way to put that. He wondered if he should stayed put and just fight it out. Too late now, that ladies gone. Just what was here deal? Did Noctis serve her a bad plate and now she's come back for revenge?

The chosen king knew he wouldn't be getting his answers here and so began to made his way back home. All while paying attention to his surroundings. He made a mental note not to take that path home anymore. He didn't want to risk that chance of running into that crazy lady again. Lest he be looking for a fight. Well, it has been while since Noctis has bashed a few heads. Even he misses the action every once and awhile.

As he walked back home Noctis realized one important thing. He dropped his groceries. Damn it all…

Damn it all. Damn it all!

She found him. Her destined one, her mate, her ashikabi and what did she do? She scared him off! She couldn't believe herself. The moment she saw him her body just reacted and told her to kiss him. She was so confused. This isn't suppose to happen. Yes when a Sekirei reacts there are some changes but this…this was completely unheard of. The typical response was blushing, increased heart rate, and increase in breath and hormones. It shouldn't have made something like this happen!

This was completely new.

The brown haired sekirei banged her head on the nearest wall. Now what was she supposed to do? She found him by complete accident. How was she supposed to find him again….wait. She hatched an idea. Yes, yes that could work. The sekirei that she saved from MBI. She could always ask her. For her To use the computers and try to find anything about him.

She didn't have a name but she did have a face. That may just be enough to find him.

"Hold on, my future mate. I'll find you soon." She ran off towards her destination, not wanting to waste anymore time.

A day off. Noctis appreciated those days. When he gets a vacation he can sleep as late as he wants too. It was relaxing. Unfortunately Noctis knew he couldn't afford to do that. That attack last night kinda reminded him of something. He's been slacking off on his training.

If Gladio heard those words then there would be hell to pay. In truth Noctis had been taking things very easy since he got here. The former king never really saw a reason on why he should be keeping up with the vigorous workout that Cor and Gladio would make him do in his previous life. That former life had monsters, gods, and demons. This life had strippers, pedestrians and good ramen. What did he need to train for?

Though after what happened last night Noctis decide that maybe it would be for the best if he took at least an hour a day to keep his body in shape. Waking early, -wellmorelike12pm- Noctis put on some running pants, a plain shirt and a cap. The man decided he might as well go for a jog. That's a good way to start. After that he can reward himself with some video games.

A week had passed and Noctis continued his daily exercise. Granted all that he was able to do was run and jog but it still helped. Noctis did however wish to find some way to get some sword practice. It's been awhile since he held a blade or any type of weapon for that matter.

If not too careful his skills could get dull. They probably already have but no sense in them getting worse.

The sun was beginning to set. Noctis took that as a que to end his training for today. The large park he was in might have been a bad idea had there not been large amount of people still around. The chances of Noctis running into that stripper lady were slim. Yet even if he did there was very little she would be able to do in an area filled with this many people.

So he began to make his way back. Yet as he walked through the park Noctis felt a cold wind pass through him. The winter season wa begging so this was no surprise. He didn't bring a jacket with him so Noctis needed to hurry up and get home before he gets sick.

Trying to warm himself with his arms Noctis began jogging back to his home. He soon stopped when he saw something sitting on a bench up ahead.

It was a woman, an oddly dressed one.

Short light brown hair, pale skin and an expression that looked blank. There was also some sort of red tatoo on her forehead. Her clothing consisted of what looked like to be a scrubs that patients would were at the hospital. But that wasn't what caught his, or the pedestrian's, attention.

It was that there was blood all over her clothing.

No wonder the people began to ignore her. Even Noctis himself was disturbed by all that blood. No one got anywhere near here, leaving her completely alone on a bench. Wasn't she cold? Winter was starting to settle in and Noctis couldn't even imagine what it must be like wearing something like that in this weather. How could the people just walk pass her? It didn't seem right to just ignore her like this.

But what was he supposed to do? Call the cops? The hospital? Was she a criminal who just committed murder? An escaped mental patient? Or an innocent woman who was the victim of a horrendous crime and in desperate need of help?

Should Noctis even help her? Ignis always said that as a king it was his royal duty to protect the people. But he was no longer a king, not in this world. There was no obligation to help her. The smart thing to do was to go back home and forget he even saw this woman.

And yet...that look on her face. She looked lost, sad, depressed. What if she needed help but no one was willing to help her? Did Noctis have it in him, to leave this lady all by herself in the cold?

No, no he did not.

"Hey, hey can you hear me?" Noctis walked to her and got on one knee so that he could make eye contact with her. She responded, her eyes opening before looking to Noctis and making eye contact with her.

"Ah...yes." She spoke very softly. If the park wasn't so quiet Noctis might not have been able to hear her.

"Are you…" What to ask her, wondered Noctis. "Are okay? You look like you're in trouble. Do you need help, do you want me to call someone for you?" Maybe there was relative that he might be able to call to come and pick her up.

"I have no one…"

No one? Well crap, that's not good.

"Hey lady, I don't know if you noticed but there's blood all over you. Were you attacked? Did someone...try to take advantage of you?"

" I am broken…"

"Broken?" Noctis did not understand what she meant. None of her bones seemed to be fractured. Or was she referring to something else?

"Broken, a failure. I have nowhere to go. No one to care for me. I am alone…"

Damn this was starting sound worse with every word she said. She needed help that much was clear. It's just Noctis wasn't sure how exactly to provide that. Well there was one idea, but it was a very bad one. Like so bad that he could practically hear his friends start criticizing for coming to this decision.

"Do you...need a place to stay?"

THAT got a reaction. The woman, who so far has had a blank expression, lit up after Noctis finished speaking.

"A place to stay?" She repeated, as if she could not believe what she was hearing.

"Look, I don't know what happened to you but it looks like you had a rough night." Quite the understatement. "You're covered in blood, you're wearing hardly anything and I'm willing to bet that you are also hungry and in need of a shower. So I'm asking, do you need a place to stay? For tonight at least?"

"You want to help me?" Her tone of disbelief did not change.

"Look, I know it sounds shady but I do want to help you."

"Help me…"

Argh, what was he doing? Asking someone to come to his house. How is that going to sound? She's probably going to say no in which case-

"Yes."

...Or she will say yes without a second thought. Forgot it, Noctis will just roll with it for now and think of something tomorrow morning. Right now he needs to get this woman some food and clothing.

"Okay...now that that's settled let's-" Noctis suddenly paused when he heard footsteps that were very close. He turned around and saw two figures standing a few feet in front of him.

Two males. One was a small boy who looked to be somewhere in his teen years. Short brown hair and a small build. The only thing worth noting about this kid was his attire. Noctis recognized his clothing, the one of wealth. Whoever this kid is definitely had the funds on his side. Next to him was a tall, silver haired man with a lean build. Grey eyes with an orange scarf wrapped around him. But what caught Noctis's eye was the katana of his left side.

Noctis was never all that perceptive. That role fell to Ignis but even he could tell that something was not right. Just to be safe Noctis stepped in front of the woman, shielding her just in case. He did not see how she began to stare at him for that.

"Can I help you?" asked Noctis, his voice calm.

"Yes, yes you can." Spoke the small boy. "That thing behind you. Can you give it to me?" He pointed to the woman behind Noctis.

Thing? Great, two seconds in and already Noctis does not like this kid.

"I've never seen one before." Continued the small boy. "A scrapped number! I must have it, don't you agree Mutsu?" A scrapped number? The hell was that?

The tall man, who was giving Noctis a strange look, nodded his head.

"If that is your wish." Said the man, his voice calm like Noctis.

"So if you would stand aside, sir." The boy waved his hand at Noctis, gesturing him to walk away. "I will gladly take her of your hands."

You know, had this kid said it with sincerity Noctis might have said yes. But after what he just heard the former king was not going anywhere.

"You called her a scrapped number, why?" Was that some sort of insult that was only said here in this world? Noctis has been here for a month and this was the first time he's heard it.

"Oh, you don't know?" Now the child gave him a condescending look. As if he were explaining something to a slow child. "Well I can't tell you. That would be against the rules. Now stand aside. I will not ask again." Noctis could hear the impatience in his voice.

Figuring that the boy wouldn't give him any answers Noctis shifted his attention to tall man next to him.

"Mutsu, was it?" The tall man nodded at Noctis question. "Did you do this to her?" The sword, the blood. It made bit too much sense for Noctis. If this man was responsible for what happened to her then Noctis wasn't going anywhere.

"No." Said the man, not at all bothered by the fact that Noctis just accused him of attacking an innocent person. "The blood on her clothing is still fresh while my clothes have no blood whatsoever. If you wish I can unsheath my sword. You will not find any blood on it."

His attitude was so serious and collected that Noctis found it hard not to believe him. Ok fine, but that just leaves one more thing before Noctis makes his choice.

"Hey lady, these two men. Do you know them?" Noctis didn't turn to face her, he was too busy keeping his eyes on the tall man. Just in case things turn ugly.

"No, I do not." Noctis had to admit, despite the tense situation this woman was doing a good job of remaining calm.

"Why are you asking her this? It does not matter what she says." Demand the kid.

Noctis ignored his rude comments. Instead of responding back he asked the woman another question.

"Do you want to go with them, miss?" If she says yes, then Noctis will step aside and let them be. No point in stopping her if she chooses to go with them out of her own free will.

The park became silent. Noctis just noticed that it was now just to four of them. All the other people had left leaving them all alone. No, the park was completely empty. Everyone has left.

Seconds passed before finally she answered.

"No. I want to go with you." Noctis did not smile or frown even when he felt her grab his shirt. He kept his cool and remained vigilant of the swordsmen.

"You heard the lady." Said Noctis, his tone now having a bit of force behind it. "Beat it."

The child did not look amused. "As I said, I don't recall asking for for HER permission. Nor yours."

Oh yeah, Noctis could definitely see where this is going. It was a good thing his body was already warmed up.

"Mutsu."

He was fast, the man did not draw his sword. Maybe be he didn't think he needed or maybe because this was just meant to a brawl and not a homicide. Whatever, Noctis will take what he can get.

Mutsu came at him. His left arm coming straight for Noctis head. Noctis ducked under it and retaliated with a knee to the man's gut. It was blocked with one hand. Noctis did not stop there, using the close space he tried to hit Mustu with a haymaker.

The scarfed man backed away. Noctis did not let him get too far. He charged right at him and landed a hit with his shoulder. Mustu was staggered and that was enough of opening for Noctis who used it to his advantaged.

Noctis leaped into the air and did a three sixty spinning kick. He tagged Mutsu right in head and the sound it made was music to his ears.

"What's wrong? Too much for ya?" Noctis couldn't help but taunt after landing a hit like that onto the guy. It felt even better when he looked to the kid and saw surprise in his face too. Looks like neither one of them were expecting Noctis put up this much of a fight.

Hey, when you spend your entire life training under the best teachers and then use that against demons and soldiers it makes quite the fighter.

"I see...apologies." Said the scarfed man. "I thought your we just some civilian, but it appears you know how to hold yourself in a fight."

He pulled out his weapon. The sword remained in the sheath. It looked like the man just intend to use it as a staff. Not the first time Noctis faced someone who has a weapon while he doesn' shouldn't be too difficult.

Pain.

The next thing Noctis knew was that his stomach felt pain. Pain that hasn't felt since he was back in his old world. The scarfed man just landed a solid hit with his sheath into Noctis's gut. He felt the wind leave his body as he crashed onto the cement floor. He was not expecting that.

Noctis tried to get up but it was to no avail. Mustu placed his boot right on him. He Couldn't move. It felt like he was sparring with Gladio again.

"Relax, we're not going to kill you" said the child who had a smug smile on his face. "However this is going to hurt."

Mustu lifted Noctis up by the neck with one hand. Noctis struggled but he could not break free. The man's grip was too strong. Damn it, he really wished he had his powers right now.

"Let him go."

What came next wasn't a beating. It was ice. Ice erupted from the floor the Mustu was standing on. Trapping his feet and preventing him from moving.

"What?" Said Mustu, the boy and Noctis.

The sudden ice distracted the swordsman. Noctis used it to his advantage. His swung his foot back and then kicked Mustu right in the jaw. That caused the man to release Noctis who fell to the floor to massage his throat.

"Are you okay?" Said the woman, her voice still very soft.

"Yeah...thanks." She had her arm stretched out towards Mutsu. Noctis was pretty damn sure that she was the one responsible for the sudden appearance of ice.

Magic? Noctis didn't think that existed here this world. The month he's lived here have been absolutely normal. Guess he was wrong about that, wouldn't be the first time.

The chosen king heard the sound of ice cracking. Mutsu was breaking out of the ice. Noctis looked straight into the man's eyes. He was not happy.

Questions like this will have to wait. The ice, the term scrapped number and everything else.

"Hey what are you doing!?" Said the child, who by now was starting to get on Noctis nerves. "Why would you attack the sekirei of your future ashikabi?"

"I do not want you as an ashikabi, I want it to be him." The pale lady pointed to Noctis who was already up on his feet and ready for a second round. The guy caught him by surprise, that won't happen again.

"You, you." Yup, the kid was definitely getting angry. Noctis wonder just where the hell this kids parents were at.

"Mutsu, take her out of the game!"

The sword was drawn from the sheath. The scarfed man did as he was told. He charged straight at the snow women. She responded by firing more ice came from her hand, this time it went flying straight towards the scarfed man.

It didn't matter, he moved out of the way. The guy had a fast reaction speed. The quiet lady did not. Her eyes widen when she realized her mistake. The sword was swung to cut her.

Until Noctis came in from the side and gave a hard knee to the man ribs, knocking him off lady was surprised by his appearance, she shouldn't be. This was his fight, no way Noctis was going to stand by and let someone else fight for him.

The hit caused the sword to miss the woman. Taking this opportunity she launched more ice at him. Mutsu raised his arms to block. His arms were frozen but his torso and face were spared.

Despite that the man was able to move to the kid and away from Noctis and the lady. His arms still frozen yet his sword still being firmly held in his hand.

"Mikogami, I suggest we leave."

"What? But why?"

"I have made the error of underestimating our opponents. That sekirei was the former number 7 and the man is showing to be no slouch in combat. I thought I could take her but the man's interference is proving to be more troublesome than i thought. We must retreat for now."

The kid, Mikogami, did not look happy with the suggestion. He sent a glare to Noctis, who by the way still did not know what was going on.

"Fine." He said grudgingly. "You!" He pointed to Noctis. "What is your name?"

Yeah, like Noctis was going this weird kid his real name.

"Gar, Noct Gar." Noctis did his best to sound like that badass secret agent.

"Alright Noct Gar, you've made an enemy today. Know this, the person who will win the sekirei plan is me! Get in my way and you'll be crushed"

Was that a threat? Noctis found it hard to be intimidated when the kid was being carried piggyback style by Mutsu. And was it just Noctis or did the kid sound pleased? Like he was excited by what just happened.

"Hey! What do you mean by and he's gone." Noctis watched as Mutsu hightailed it out of here. He ran and then started jumping on the buildings like a freaking ninja.

Yeah, something is definitely not right here. Something is going on, and Noctis had the feeling that his answers lied with the quiet looking woman who was standing a few inches behind him.

"You okay?" Noctis didn't really see her take any hits during that fight but he still felt the need to ask.

"I am fine, thank you." Wow, is her voice capable of giving any emotion? Even after everything that has happened the woman before him still has the same expression on her face. Frankly Noctis found it a bit odd.

"So you can make Ice. From your hands."

"Yes."

She said it like it was a common thing, like saying the sky was blue. In a way Noctis wasn't really all that disturbed by it. His past life had all sorts of things. Really none of this was all that shocking.

Was is shocking is that Noctis was that it was happening here. A place devoid of magic. Looks like Noctis was wrong, there is magic here and he got caught right in the center. There were still questions that he wanted to ask but Noctis knew now was not the time. He needed to get back to his home and take the lady with her.

"What now Noct Gar?"

"What? Oh, yeah that's not my name. I just didn't want to give that kid my real name. Noctis." He extended his hands towards the woman. "My name is Noctis Lucis Caelum."

The woman did not shake his hand. She did however give a formal bow to him.

"Akitsu."

"Akitsu, did you still want to come with me?"

After everything that just happened Noctis figured that maybe this woman wasn't as helpless as he thought. Still that didn't change the fact that she was out alone at night with only a scrub covered in blood. A scrub that barely covered anything now that Noctis got a better look at it.

The fabric hugged her body tightly. Noctis could plainly see her well rounded hips, slender legs, slim waist and very large brea-

Ah! What was he doing!? That's the thing of being put back into the age of twenty. The hormones were back in full affect. Noctis knew that he was back to being a healthy young man. Despite all his training and skills his body still felt a pull for women he finds attractive.

He stopped looking at Akitsu's body, that was not the way you treat a lady. Noctis looked to Akitsu and saw that her cheeks were bright red.

She totally saw him staring. That, that is just great.

"Ah...yes. I want to go with you." She twisted and moved her body a bit and Noctis knew it was to cover herself up. Damn it, treat a lady right and she'll treat you right. That's what Gladio always said. Right now Noctis needs to remember that and get this woman a place to rest.

"Ok, follow me. My apartment isn't too far from here."

Akitsu walk closely behind him. The blush still present in her face.

Warm.

That's how she felt. She felt warm. This man came to her and offered her a place to stay. She was broken but he did not care. She was alone and he offered her company. Those two men, they wanted to take her. Yet he stood by her and asked her to choose. When they attacked he protected her.

She felt warm. Even was they walked through the streets on this cold night Akitsu felt nothing but warmth. He was staring at her too. She saw him, looking at her. She tired turn her body so he can get a better look but he had stopped looking by then. She was a bit sad for that.

They arrived at his home. He held the door open for her and she stepped in. The place was so warm. Warm and cozy, and spacious to. So much different from the rooms MBI gave them.

"I have a lot of questions I want to ask you but they can wait. Come on, let me show you the were the shower is."

A shower? Yes, that would be nice. To take a nice warm bath. He is so kind. To let her in and offer her all this. Akitsu started getting ready for her shower.

"W-What are you doing?" The kind man asked.

"Getting ready for the shower."

She started taking off her clothes. It wasn't much, just the scrubs and panties that's it.

How odd, the kind man looked at her with a very red face and then turned away immediately. Was there something wrong?

"Are you okay?" She approached him, just to make sure he was fine.

"I'm fine." He took few steps back. To create some space from her. His face still red and his eyes facing away from Akitsu. "The shower is over there. I'll try to guy you some spare clothes of

mine. They would fit. Are you hungry?"

"Yes." She hasn't had any food. Akitsu was very hungry.

"I'll see if I can make something. Just for now go take a shower."

She did as he commanded. The water ran along her soft skin. It felt so nice, washing away all the dirt and blood. She wants to be clean, she wants to smell nice. For him, she was told back at MBI that men like women who are clean.

She exited the shower and there was clothes for her waiting. Her underwear, a plain black shirt and a pair of stretchy pants. Akitsu could smell something. It smelled good. She put on her clothes and made her way to the smell. She became happy on the inside when she saw him cooking a meal for her.

He really is nice and warm.

Noctis was glad to see that the woman had the decency to dress in the shower. Though it was still hard to look at her. Her skin was still wet and it caused the shirt to cling to her body. It didn't help that woman had no bra on either. The saving grace was the pants. A extra pair of sweatpants that Noctis had. It was a bit loose on her but he figured it be better than walking with just a shirt.

"Hope you're hungry." Noctis had just finished cooking a meal. He was actually half he took that part time job as a chef back at Eos. Not only did it give him the means to work here but also provide half decent meals. His cooking will never be as good as Ignis, but on the bright side Noctis will never have to deal with vegetables ever again.

"Here, enjoy." He placed her place onto the table. Akitsu sat down and began to eat. Her meal was nothing fancy. Just a burger with some oven made fries.

"If you're still hungry then there, oh you're...done."

Noctis looked away from just a few seconds to see how the other burger was doing. When he looked back he saw that the plate was completely devoid of food. He turned to the woman at the table whose face was red from embarrassment.

"Thank you. It was delicious."

"I can tell. Been awhile since I've seen someone scarf down food that fast." The last time that happened was with Gladio. That man could clear a table with how much food he ate. Yet he never got fat, probably because it went all to his muscles.

"Akitsu." The woman faced him. Staring at Noctis, giving him her undivided attention. Actually now that Noctis thought about she's been staring at him this whole time, only stopping to eat her food."

"Who are you?"

"I am Akitsu."

"No, that's not what I meant." The ice powers, the bloody lab coat, the phrase scrapped number. What did it all mean. "What I meant is, what are you?" The woman looked puzzled for a moment. Most likely because she didn't understand Noctis's question. That was another thing. Her personality was off...Noctis knew no other way to put it.

"I am a sekirei." A sekirei? Is that what she is called? "What's a se-" Noctis finished talking, but only because his guest looked to be falling asleep.

"Akitsu." Noctis walked up to her and gently shaked her.

"Ah, I'm sorry." She bowed her head in shame right after she woke up. Noctis wasn't really upset, after all that's happened he was kinda tired too.

"Is okay, just...we can talk about this tomorrow. You need some rest." Thankfully Noctis had somewhere for her to sleep. The apartment came with what the people here call futon. Noctis could only describe it as a sleeping bag for homes. He didn't really find them comfortable which is why he got another type bed later on. Still he kept the futon and now he was glad he did. "Here you can sleep in the living room, there's enough space."

She nodded and made her way into the warm mini bed. Her eyes looked heavy, like she would doze off at any moment.

"Goodnight Akitsu, get some rest." He placed the dishes away and turned to light off. The former king walked to his room and closed the door.

"Goodnight, my master." Her voice was quiet. There was no way Noctis heard her.

Nighttime had arrived. The streets were becoming empty. Alone in the city of Tokyo lies a woman scaling across buildings. She cleared the buildings with ease, never once missing step. The woman was looking for something. She has been for quite sometime. Every night she would come and look down on the people below her. Waiting to find the one. The one who would cause a reaction.

"When will I find you. How long must I wait?"

Her voice is laced with sorrow. It was no surprise, for how long has she been looking?

"When will we be together, my ashikabi?"

Sekirei number eight, Yume, continued her search.

To be contiuned…

Yup, I started a new story. Why? Don't know really. I saw the lack of harem stories in the FFXV crossover and thought that something needed to done. The cool thing about the game's ending is that it allows for Noctis to be taken anywhere without too many questions being asked.

Just to give you guys and gals a heads up. My knowledge of Sekirei only comprises of the first season and the story of in flight by gabriel blessings.

This isn't a rip off of In flight. Noctis is no one's son here. He's all by himself. Minato is in the story and will appear. He just will have a minor role.

Before anyone asks, yes Noctis really does not have his powers. He's like how he was in chapter 13. Why? Because Noctis would curb stop everyone if he did have his powers. No one would be a threat to him, absolutely no one. I don't like stories where the character is overpowered. To me that is boring because during the fights there is no sense of tension. So if you're into those OP god character fics, well I have bad news for you.

Still don't think he's weak, Noctis can still fight. The skills haven't gone away and if you think that he can't fight hand to hand look at a link strike with him and Iris. There's one where she grabs an enemies head and Noctis kicks his head with a perfect spin in the air. At the very least the man knows how to kick. Also I do have one surprise regarding his powers, so yeah. Don't think he's going to be made a weakling.

As always with my other crossover story, things will change. Don't expect it to play like the show. Especially when I've only seen one season.

Anyways I hope you enjoyed, see you next month.