Chapter 1

"It's Finally over"

Noctis has fulfilled his destiny, he has ridden the world of the star scourge and brought an end to Ardyn. The immortal monster had breathed his last before finally being put down. With him gone, light will soon return to Eos after ten years. Noctis had chased him into the one place only he can, inside the Crystal of Eos. It was there where the final blow had been dealt.

Now it was over, along with his life. Noctis knew that to end the man that caused all this, his life must be sacrificed. As the last pieces of Ardyn vanished before his eyes Noctis closed his own and awaited for death to come.

He could feel it; his body being reduced to nothing. As it happened, Noctis's mind drifted to his friends. Prompto, Ignis, Gladio. The three men who had become a family to him. He would miss them, dearly. Then Talcott, Iris and even Aranea who had grown on him. Noctis knew that he would miss them all. He only wished that he could have spent more time with them.

The last king of Lucis soon faded away. Leaving this world for the last time.

Something was wrong.

Noctis was supposed to be dead. He sacrificed his life to end to scourge and save his world. Yet here he was. Drifting in complete darkness. It was unlike the inside of the crystal. There were no gods that was communicating with him, no kings of the past to aid him. It was empty, completely empty.

Noctis tired to speak but his mouth would produce no sound. Could not move for his body remained stiff. Could not see for this place was shrouded in complete darkness. The king did not know how long he was in here. Was it days? Maybe weeks? Even Months?

Noctis did not get an answer, because things began to change. A light appeared before him and with it a voice.

Remember Noctis, Wheresoever you may go the line of Lucis goes with you.

"Father?"

Walk tall, My son.

The light was coming closer and his body began to feel as if it were falling. He could hear himself breathe, hear himself darkness that encompassed him was gone along with the light. Noctis could see something! He saw the sky, and the stars that shined bright! He saw deep forest trees and a ground that was coming dangerously close to his fa-

There was comfort in waking up in a bed, for Noctis could not remember the last time he slept in one. He could do without the sun hitting his face, he never did enjoy that feeling because it meant he had to get up. So instead Noctis grabbed the covers and pulled it closer to his face. Shielding his eyes from the annoyance that is the sun.

The annoying sun…

Just like that, the King of Lucis quickly put himself into a sitting position. He took look around his surroundings and immediately knew that he was in a hospital. The bed that had metal rails on its side. The bandages that was wrapped around his body. The sound of people walking outside his room. The beeping that came from the heart monitor that was right next to him.

"I'm alive?" Noctis gave a deep breath and placed a hand over his heart, he could feel it beating. Noctis pinched his skin as well and felt pain. He took comfort in this, for it meant that he was truly alive.

"I'm alive...I'm alive. Haha I'm alive! ALIVE!" Noctis didn't know how or why but he was alive. Perhaps the gods had shown him mercy and granted him a second life? Or was it Gentiana herself that was responsible and not the others? Could it be Noctis's father, Regis who is responsible? Maybe fate itself decide to spare him? Noctis didn't know and he didn't care. He is alive and that alone was enough for him to break out in a wide smile and raise his hands straight into the air. He soon regretted that as his body sent waves of pain. Noctis, in his moment of joy had forgotten just how sore his body would be.

"Right, right. Fought an immortal being, yeah that will takes its toll on you."

Noctis began massaging the muscles in his body. Still the soreness did little to rid the huge smile that was on his face.

"Now just where the hell am I?"

He carefully got up from his bed and walked towards the window. Through there Noctis was able to get a good view of this area, he was thankful that his room was in a high floor.

"Can't be Crown city, place isn't in rubble." Indeed the city in front of him was completely untouched from destruction. Noctis began to look for any landmarks that might give him an idea of where he is. He found none, telling that wherever he was it wasn't his home.

The man moved away from the window, deciding to figure out his location at a later time. Instead Noctis took towards the mirror in his hospital room. The man took a brief moment to examine himself, wondering if he had aged another ten years or so like the last time.

He took one look at himself before his eyes became wide.

"The hell…"

He took one look into the mirror and immediately noticed a change. He looked...younger, ten years younger. No longer was Noctis sporting a beard nor did he looked like the thirty year old man he was moments before his death. He looked twenty again.

That was not the only change.

Their was also his eyes, they had changed. Noctis eye color were no longer blue, instead the his eyes were sporting sliver. Now Noctis knew he was no eye doctor, if anything that was Ignis specialty. Yet he was pretty damn sure that eye colors don't just change for no reason.

Noctis does the only thing he can do in a situation like this. Rationalize.

"I don't understand." Though he was falling. "Why am I ten years younger? Why are my eyes sliver? What's going on?" He gently ran a hand over his own face and tried to get a grip in the revelation he was now facing. He finally managed to calm himself after a few minutes have passed.

The sound of a door opening drew his attention away from the mirror. Noctis turned to see a female doctor walking in. The streaks of grey in her hair that told Noctis that this was an older woman who hopefully has years of experience.

"Ah, looks like the patient has woken up. Good morning, I am Doctor Lavender. How are you feeling Mr?" The doctor took a seat and Noctis did the same on his bed. He did his best to get his emotions under control. With a goal in mind Noctis decide that the next thing to do was leave the hospital and find out exactly where he was.

"Noctis, Noctis Lucis Caelum. And i'm fine, though a bit sore."

"Well that is no surprise . A team of huntsmen found you outside the walls passed out. Your lucky you weren't attacked while unconscious."

Noctis couldn't help the small smile on his face. "Well I do feel pretty lucky right now."

"Hmph." Noctis could tell that the Doctor did not appreciate his comment. "Well don't make it a habit. Huntsmen like you need to be careful. Your aura isn't unlimited. Though I'm sure that's been drilled into your head."

Aura? Noctis didn't recognize that word. "Yeah I'll be more careful." But he figured it doesn't really matter. "Hey, can you tell me where I'm at? Don't really recognize this place"

"You're inside one of Vale's Hospital. The team of huntsman that found you said that you were somewhere in the emerald forest."

Vale, another word he has not heard before, only this time Noctis could not ignore it.

Noctis had spent his entire life in Lucis, or specifically inside the Crown city. After traveling outside the city Noctis was able to know the land of Lucis and its cities. He knew that there was never a place called Vale inside the nation. His brain began storming and then it came to a conclusion.

"...Shit.I'm really far away from home."

Noctis came to the conclusion he has landed in completely different continent. One far away from Lucis. Noctis was already thinking of just how many headaches he was going to get from this.

"Hello? Mr. Caelum?"

Noctis thoughts were broken and he realized that he drifted off mid conversation. He could see the Doctor worried look on her face.

"Sorry, spaced out for a bit."

"Perhaps you need more rest..."

"No." He tried his best to convince the Doctor that he was feeling just fine. "I'm fine Doc, really. Just spaced out when you told me I was in Vale." Noctis knew that he needed answers, maybe he could find a map at a dinner or convenience store. Anything that might tell him where exactly he is.

"Oh is this your first time visiting? You must be from another kingdom that was on their way to visit?"

Noctis smiled, he took this as an opportunity to get some answers on just how far away he is from home.

"I'm from Crown City." Noctis looked for a sign of recognition on the Doctor's face. His heart sank a bit when nothing showed. "Ever heard of it?"

"Crown City? Can't say that I have. Then again I don't really explore much outside my home." She gave a shrug and Noctis accepted it. Though a bit annoyed the man knew that he would just have to find his answers somewhere else.

"Allright I just need you to fill this out and then we can get everything settled."

Settled?

"Um Doc, I don't know how to say this but I'm kinda broke." Noctis wasn't even sure if they accepted Gil here like they did back in Lucis. Even if they did it wasn't like Noctis had any money with him at the moment.

"Ah, worry not. Huntsmen and Huntresses are not charged. A form of thanks for the risks you people put yourselves through every day."

Another sigh of relief came from him, by this point Noctis had lost count. Bringing his attention to the paper in front of him Noctis scanned the questions and answered them to the best he could. They were all simple, the only one that brought confusion was one asking if he had any faunus heritage. Another word he wasn't familiar with, which just reminded him that he was indeed far away from home.

Once Noctis finished he handed the information back to Doctor Lavender. The Female Doctor read through everything and gave a look of satisfaction to Noctis.

"No Faunus heritage?"

Noctis did not know what was, so when he came across that question the man simply circled no.

"No. Is that bad?"

"Oh no, not at all. In fact I say that it is a good thing indeed." The way she smiled assured Noctis that he had made the right choice.

"Well it seems you're all good to go. Just wait a moment till we bring you your clothes and you will be free to leave."

"Thank you." Replied Noctis who then shifted his gaze to the window looking at the sun shine down on the city.

"Enjoying the view?" His action was noticed by the Doctor who took a moment to admire the view alongside him.

"Yeah, it's...it's been awhile since I've seen the sun." All that time stuck inside a crystal only to fight his supposed final battle in the blackest of nights. Noctis thought that he had seen the sun for the last time, he was glad that he turned out wrong.

"Well, it must be cloudy wherever you're from then. Aside from winter season, Not a day goes by here in Vale where we don't have the sun shining down."

Noctis chuckled at the way the old lady phrased that. "That's good to hear, the sun has been gone for too long." He stopped chuckling though when he noticed that the Doctor was giving him an odd look.

"Quite dramatic for a huntsmen, aren't you? Ten to twelve hours is not that long." Noctis saw her heading towards the door, not at all noticing the confused look he was giving her. "Ah and here is the nurse. We had your clothes cleaned for you along with your contents. All you had on your posession was a photo and a few empty glass flask. Here." She handed to fresh clothes and it's items into the hands of Noctis. "Have a nice day Mr. Caelum." With that she and nurse left the room. Again neither of them noticing the look there were being given by Noctis. As he watched the female Doctor close the door the former king was thinking on what she said a few moments ago.

"Ten to twelve? Since when the hell were nights that short? And what does she mean dramatic? I'm positive having no sun for ten damn years...you know what? Who cares."

Noctis dropped his thoughts, deciding that it simply did not matter compared to his other problems. Instead the man focused on getting dressed. His black suit and pinstripe shirt along with his boots were cleaned and polished. Instead of smelling like dirt and sweat, it gave off the scent of flowers.

Noctis took a quick shower and dressed himself. With that done the King of Lucis head towards the outside, with the intent of getting some answers and figuring out a way back home.

Noctis got his answers. At least for one of his many questions. Through a place he least expected. Night had fallen, and when he looked up to the sky to see the moon his legs collapsed and his mouth was wide open. The people around look at him, wondering if was suffering some sort of attack. Noctis payed them no mind, how could he, when before him lied a shattered moon?

His mind began racing, thinking of anything that could have caused this. He considered that the gods had twisted their words and sought to bring light by ending the darkness forever. He considered that Ardyn was still alive and that this was all his doing.

"Sir?"

Noctis thoughts came to a halt. He turned towards the sound and in front of him was a young female with concern in her eyes.

"Are you okay?"

It was then that he realized just how much attention he was drawing to himself. Not wanting to continue it any longer Noctis gave the girl the best smile he could and told her he was fine. She seemed to have bought it and walked away. As she did Noctis did not fail to see the dog tail that was attached to her rear, nor the pair of ears on the top of her head.

He kept walking, looking for something, anything that may help him.

A library. At least that what's it said on the top of the building. It was still opened too, apparently for a few more hours. Noctis walked inside, he was greeted with silence and people of various ages and features sitting and reading in silence. He eyes caught of pair of people who bore ears of animals.

He must have stared for too long because the two people soon looked directly at him and sent him a nasty look. Noctis didn't get upset, he knew better than to stare at someone like that. He looked around, searching for a particular section…

"Found it."

News and Weather. He grabbed several stacks of paper and found himself a secluded spot to read. There was that part in the back of his head that soothed him. Telling him that there is a reason for all this. That purging the star scourge left some after effects and he was worrying for nothing. All he needed to do was read to paper and put his worry to rest.

He read and read and read and…

His began to tremble, and his mouth became wide open. He reread everything, in detail.

It only made things worse.

Beacon Academy to begin classes in a month!

General Ironwood the give speech in Atlas academy.

The Vytal Festival will be held in Vale this year! Find out how you can get your tickets.

This did not make sense to Noctis. The papers, they should be talking about how the sun has finally risen after ten years. Not stuff like this. It didn't make sense to Noctis. The only solution that he could think was that he jumped another ten years into the still, that explanation did not tell him why the moon was shattered or why there are people with animal tails.

He put the papers down and got up from his seat so fast that the noise it made drew the attention of the people around him. Noctis paid them no mind. He instead grabbed several history books and a book on geography. Once again he began reading. He read for some time as minutes turned into hours. It had gotten so late that he could see that the library was getting ready to close.

He stepped out and walked the now empty streets. Noctis looked up into the night sky and again was greeted with a shattered moon hanging above the sky. A world, Noctis was in a completely different world.

Lucis did not exist.

Altissa did not exist.

Eos did not exist!

Remnant, that was the name of this world. A world nothing like his own. There were no demons that came out at night. No magic crystals that powered an entire city. No gods ruling over the land. No friends waiting for him to come back home…

Noctis did his best to steady himself, to keep his emotions at bay, it half worked. No tears left his eyes though his face was set in an expression that made people avoid getting near him.

He didn't care. Inside him was a storm of emotions, one that he hasn't felt since the death of Luna or the fall of his home and the loss of his father. Noctis wondered if this was someone's version of a sick joke. To bring him back after sacrificing his short life only to dump him in a completely different world with no way back.

Noctis took the photo from his coat pocket out and looked at it. The one he had chosen to take with him to the other side. Before they set sail to Altissa, the entire group had gotten together to take one big photo. That was the one he had chosen. He had thought that with this second chance he could meet them all again. Noctis was looking forward to that. To train with Gladiolus, to taste Ignis cooking, to play games with Prompto. And in just a few hours that hope was taken from him. Just like everything else in his life.

At that moment, Noctis wondered if it would have been better for him to stay dead.

A day had passed, A day of sleeping on the streets. With no place to call his own the man was forced to make a bed out of old newspapers and leaves. But Noctis was determined to make sure that does not happen again.

The moment Noctis woke up he began to hustle. If this was to be his new home then he be damned before he spent the rest of his life on the streets homeless. He was raised to be a king, and a king does not live on the streets. A job, he needed a job and fast. His clothes were still somewhat clean and his hygiene hadn't worsen yet. Thirst had not been an issue as Noctis was able to use public water fountains located around the city. Hunger was a different story.

In his attempts to get answers Noctis spent the entire day gathering knowledge rather that getting funds for basic essentials. Because of that his not only was he hungry but also dirt poor. That needed to change. The former king was going to find some means of employment. Shouldn't be too hard. Noctis was once a waiter during school. Then there was all the money he made during those hun…

Huntsmen. Noctis remembered the Doctor calling him that. That told him that there were monsters or something that needed to be slain. He remembered the paper mentioning something about a Grimm attack. Was that the beast that roamed these lands and needed to be slain? If so then also means that when said thing is slain the person who did so is given a decent amount of money.

Gears began turning in his head and plan was being formed. All Noctis needed was just one hunt, just one. Enough to get him something to eat, and rent of motel or something so that he could shower. A smile appeared on his lips.

That smile went away when he realized that was located inside a giant city with walls that were meant to keep whatever threatened the people out. Noctis also hasn't forgotten about his weapons or lack thereof.

"Can I even summon them?" The crystal is gone, and with it the source of his powers. Or so Noctis thought. Still the man saw no harm in trying. Finding a secluded spot he extended his hand and called out a weapon.

His call was answered when the engine blade appeared in his hand.

Noctis eyes grew wide, but he did not stop there. He called the soul saber. It appeared. Noctis called the Iron duke. It also showed up. This continued for quite some time. Noctis summoned the many weapons he collected from his journey. The royal arms, all thirteen came when summoned. Even his fishing rod appeared, much to his own surprise.

He tried something else. Noctis looked at the top of the roof and threw his sword at it. Moments later he teleported to the top.

"Whoa!"

That confirmed it Noctis has both his weapons and his powers.

"Well at least I have my weapons with me...and a fishing rod." Questions were raised with this. Questions that for the love all that is good did not matter one bit to Noct. If he was going to be stuck in a strange world better to be with arms that he knows well.

"All right, let's get this straight." Noctis left the roof and began walking once more into the public streets. "I'm stuck in a completely different world called Remnant. I'm broke as hell. I'm back to looking like I'm twenty. I have silver eyes. There are people with animal parts walking around me. Also, I can summon my weapons and still warp. And if I don't get some food in me in before this day is over I am going to starve to death."

Noctis stopped walking, only to take the time to process just how unbelievable his situation is.

"Fuck my life…"

If it was a hunt that Noctis needed then he soon realized that he needs to escape the safety of the city. Outside in the outskirts is where the beast are and Noctis was headed straight towards there. With the help of directions from kind strangers Noctis set out to earn some money.

"I appreciate the ride Mr. Gravel. Would have taken a lot longer to get to where I need to be if it weren't for you." It was also good luck on Noctis part that he found a man stuck out on the road outside the walls of the city. All the he had to do was offer him some help getting out of a ditch and then ask if he could return the favor.

"I should be thanking you. Not many people would stop to help someone like me. Three cars passed by and I waved at them for help but none ever did." The fifty something year old man explained to Noctis, who could not help be feel a sense of deja vu.

"And hear I thought that people were supposed to be friendly outside the city."

"They usually are." He heard the old man say. "But...not to people like me."

Noctis glanced up and saw the pair of cat ears on the man's head. Faunus, that is what they were called. People who were born with animal traits. He spent a good hour or two reading about them yesterday.

"Do those ears...cause you trouble?" Noctis asked and in return was given a brief strange look from the man.

"Trouble? Ha, that's funny." The man didn't speak for a few moments. He kept silent though Noctis felt that this wasn't a moment to speak. "Faunus. We are often...second rate. At least that's what Humans tell us." He didn't say any more, but Noctis felt he didn't have to. The old man summed it up pretty well.

Discrimination, that was such a foreign word to Noctis. Never had there been a situation where someone was discriminated for being different back in Eos. Yet here it was different. Faunus from what Noctis gathered are treated poorly. He didn't know what to make of that.

"Though I'm surprised. You're not old but you're not that young either. How is this news to you?"

"Because i'm from a different world?" "My home as a child didn't have many Faunus around. So I'm a bit unfamiliar with you guys aside from a few books I've read about Faunus."

"Ha! Let me tell you right now Mr. Caelum, those books are good for nothing. Faunus are no different from you or anyone else. Don't let anyone else tell you different!"

Noctis couldn't help the small smile that appeared on his face. Despite the old man's fragile look his attitude is anything but timid. He kinda reminds Noctis of old man Cid. That in turn led to remembering Cindy which led to remembering Prompto's unyielding love which led to his mood dying instantly.

The rest of the ride continued in silence, Noctis keeping himself distracted by observing the scenery. Though that itself was boring. Dirt road, short brown fence and endless trees, Noctis couldn't fight the yawn that escaped his mouth.

He really hoped that this trip would be worth it, this would be the third day without food and it was starting to take its toll on the man.

"Oh hey, looks like we made it."

The man wasn't lying. Noctis could see the Town coming closer into his vision. Gravel parked along side of the road where Noctis soon got off. Giving the town a brief glance It didn't take long to come to the conclusion that this was the type of place that was looking for trouble. Beggars can't choosers however and right now Noctis was a beggar.

"Be careful." The voice of the old man reached behind his ears. "You may be a Huntsman but that doesn't make you invincible. In these types of towns, it's not the Grimm that what should be your concern."

"Thanks and don't worry about me. I can take care of myself."

The old man gave him a firm nod and drove off. With his stomach rumbling Noctis step foot into the rundown town looking for the nearest dinner. As he walked further in Noct imagined Ignis telling him that this was a horrible idea, with Prompto and Gladiolus agreeing.

If they were here, he'd probably agree with them.

"That was a complete. Freaking. Waste. Of. Time!." Noctis shouted out to the sky as he walked down the dirt road that he drove over about an hour ago. "License for Hunters?! What does that even matter? I need one to provide or else I can't kill some animals?"

He ceased his ranting if only to try to calm himself down. Noctis idea did bear results, in an outskirts town like that Hunters were appreciated and paid to take care of some of beasts that cause harm. They even offered to pay upfront which was good news to Noctis. However he soon found out that all huntsman need to provide their license of proof. Something the former king did not have, how could he? This was a strange world that he has been in for just under two days.

"Two days...two days of no food, no rooms or camp beds and still no clear idea where the hell I am."

His clothing was dirty and his hygiene was plummeting. This wasn't his worst day ever but it was definitely a strong second.

"Then there was that drunk asshole with a cape that kept throwing a fuss about my eyes. Seriously?! Who cares that my eyes are silver, news flash buddy they were blue two freaking days ago! I didn't ask for them to be silver!"

He kicked the the wooden fence and didn't care one bit how immature he looked while doing it.

"This is great, just great. So much for walking tall..."

Noctis hated to admit it but he would soon have to resort to begging for money on the streets. He didn't want to, but knew he had to.

As he continued walking the path back into the city Noctis noticed that there were people up ahead. Four of them to be exact.

"Well at least there's something. Alright Noctis, time to beg." With a heavy sigh Noctis walked towards the four people in the distance. "Can't be to hard, right? Just need to...wait…"

His thoughts came to an end as he walked closer and closer. As he did Noctis was able to make out the appearances of the people in front of him.

There was a young man who looked to be in his teens. His hair and shirt were silver along with a pair of brown pants. Then there was a woman next to him. She looked to be a bit older than the silver haired boy. Short black hair along with a red outfit that hugged her slender body. Next to her was dark skinned woman with very short green hair along with a small green shirt that exposed much of her upper body.

Finally the was one more woman with brown skin and short brown hair and outfit of white and brown.

As Noctis came closer closer to the group there was something that caught his attention. It wasn't their appearances that caught his attention. What did was that the silver haired boy and green haired girl were holding the brown haired woman by the arms and forcing her to her knees. All while the woman in the red dress walked closer to her with something in her hand.

The way she walked towards the brown haired girl looked almost menacing to Noctis. The sight of it made him uncomfortable.

His paced quickened just a bit but he has no intention of fighting. Noctis was simply going to intervene and find out why such actions were being used on one person.

Then he heard a voice.

"Please! Please don't!" That sounded like someone who needed help. Noctis wasn't sure who said that but he had a good guess. And that was all Noctis needed to stop whatever it is they're doing.

"HEY!" He shouted at the top of his lungs and got the attention of the red dressed woman. She paused whatever she was doing and turned to face Noctis. Not wasting anytime Noctis called forth the Engine Blade and threw it straight at her. She dodged it and the blade struck the ground, right in front to the three.

He warped in an instant towards the two holding the girl and slashed at the sliver haired man. The man was caught by surprise from the instant warp and couldn't dodge the slash to his chest in time. The attack pushed him back and caused the left arm of the brown haired woman to be released.

Noctis did not stop there, with one arm freed he turned his attention to the green haired woman. A swipe at her as well but she was able to dodge, taking a few steps back and rejoining with the other two. The former king took a look at the three and noticed how the silver haired boy was not bleeding from where Noctis slashed him.

"I got him. I know I did."

For just a brief moment he took a moment to glance at the woman behind him and could see the she was definitely injured.

"Are you okay?" Noctis made sure to step in front of her and switched his attention back to the three. "Can you stand?"

The painful look she made when attempting to move was the answer he received.

"Just great." Noctis consider himself a skilled fighter, but no food for two days was taking its toll. He wondered if he would be able to defeat the people on front of him. "Just stay behind me, I'll do my best to keep you safe."

The three wasted no time in coming after him. One was coming to his left and the other to his right. Seeing him sprint at him with speed Noctis held his blade firm in his right hand and prepared himself.

The sliver haired man reached him first and threw at fast kick to his head. Noctis ducked under it but was unable to strike back as he had to block the green haired woman's two blades. He pushed her back, taking advantage of his strength. Another blow was coming to his side only this time it was both from the silver haired man and black haired woman.

With no room to dodged normally Noctis instead phased through both attacks and appeared right behind them. He slashed at them both, hitting the male right on his lower back. The black haired woman however was able to turn around and deflect his attack with a pair of twin blades.

"She's definitely the strongest out of the three."

Noctis charged right at her and gave hard strike right at her. She blocked with her two blades but Noctis pressed one and keep striking in hopes of wearing her down. He didn't press for long, because Noctis heard that oh so familiar sound of guns cocking. Not even bothering to look in what the direction they were coming from he phased away from the black haired. The sound of guns firing reached his ears and a smile came to his face when he saw that the bullets that were meant for him ended up hitting the black haired woman instead.

That smile did not last long. He saw that while the woman clutched her stomach in pain there was no blood to be found.

"Are these people bulletproof or something?"

Noctis shook his head and focused on the fight. He needed to keep a clear head, because he knew the one wrong move could cost him dearly.

Wrong, this was going so wrong so fast. The plan had worked perfectly. The three of them ambushed and defeated the maiden in minutes and Cinder was about to take what was rightfully hers. Then all of sudden this man shows up, with a blade and eyes of the color she hates oh so much. This was just one big surprise, and Cinder Fall hates surprises.

She needed to finish him off quickly, before this escalates any further.

"Burn." She extended her hand towards him and shot out a ball of flame at him. The look of surprise on his face brought a cruel smile to her lips. That smile grew even more when the ball of flame hit him. Not directly, he turned at the last minute causing the flame to hit his back. He soon fell to the ground and rolled back and forth.

The sound of pain reached her ears and it calmed her a bit.

"Mercury, Emerald." The two turned to her and she could see the just the smallest bit of fear in those eyes. "Finish him off." They gave her a nod and rushed towards him. Cinder made her way towards their guest.

"I haven't forgotten about you." She could see the girl trying to reach for her staff. A quick pull of the hair stopped all that. "Now, back to where we left off…"

"CINDER!"

Reflexes kicked in. She immediately turned to the left and could see from the corner of her eyes a blade appearing where her head was moments ago. The annoying man soon appeared, warping and becoming intangible, a semblance that gave him an edge. Allowing him to avoid their attacks with ease. Still he was not the only one with a trick up their sleeve.

"You're quite stubborn." She said to him. "Most people who I set on fire tend to burn till there is nothing left."

"Most people don't have experience with being set on fire. Lucky me, I guess."

She took a moment to get a full look at him. Messy black hair, silver eyes and a black suit with the top collar unbuttoned. Nothing impressive aside from his eyes. Still, the question begs to be asked. How did come here? Was he sent by Ozpin, to protect the maiden? Her sources told her that it was that Qrow, the headmaster attack dog the she needed to worry about. Was it wrong? Had she been misinformed?

If she was, then there will be hell to pay. This part of the plan was crucial. Without the power of the maiden there was no way she could force the White Fang or Torchwick to follow her. But it wasn't too late, all they needed to do was eliminate the man standing before them. Easy enough though the look on his face says otherwise.

She could see it in his eyes. Hard and determined, he would not give up until he is struck down. Getting him to surrender and walk away probably won't work either. He's one that will fight to the very end. A True hero…

Perfect.

If he truly is one of those typical hero's then perhaps she can play another card. Emerald's semblance can be handy in situations like these.

All they needed to do was project a child. One being he held hostage, He'll surrender. All she needed to do was signal Emerald at just the right moment. Then-

"Be careful." The maiden spoke for the first time, addressing her savior. "She can project fire but the green haired girl can cause illusions. If you see something that came from nowhere it's because of her."

...That bitch.

In frustration Cinder released a burst of flame at her. It was reckless, not usually like her but she felt the need to vent and watch that man take a hit in order to protect the woman behind him. He acted as she predicted, he intercepted the flames head on. Though much to her surprise the sword he held disappeared into thin air. Afterward a shield came forth into his hands which he use to prevent himself and the maiden from getting burned. She did not miss the smirk on his face.

Warp, phase, and can summon weapons from thin air? She needed a plan, a simple one that even her lackeys could follow without much thought.

"Rush him."

Sometimes the simplest plans produce the best results.

To say Amber was confused was an understatement. To say she was in pain was another understatement. To say that this was the worst day of her life was an accurate assumption. Being ambushed and defeated was humiliating. Having that thing come near her and almost lose her life was terrifying.

But seeing this man come out of nowhere. That was relief. She didn't know who he was but questions like that could be saved for later. He needed help, the young maiden could see it.

He fought will skill and bravery. A shield in his left hand and a sword in his right. She watched as he blocked attacks from his side and countered with his blade. Despite being outnumbered he held his ground, blocking gun fire with his shield and cutting the arrows down with no trouble. Whenever the woman named Cinder fired a burst of flames he phased through the attack.

It was impressive, the way he fought but...she could see that he was losing. His breathing was becoming ragged. His guard was starting to slip. He is getting tired, it was plain to see and Amber knew that his opponents could see that too.

Amber wanted to help him but her wounds were too great. She couldn't fight alongside him and help...but perhaps she could provide support? The fall maiden grabbed her staff and rose to her feet. Not wasting a moment she took aim and fired a ball of flame straight at the silvered haired boy. Her attack hit dead on, knocking him of his feet.

The boy fell to the floor, and it didn't look like he would be getting up anytime soon.

Her attack provided something else, it drew the attention of what Amber assumed their leader.

Cinder looked at her, a look on her face that Amber couldn't quite make out. It didn't matter.

In that moment of confusion, her helper took advantage of the distraction she provided and bashed Cinder's head with his shield. She didn't fall with the first hit, but the second one to the back of her head definitely sent Cinder to the floor.

Amber was a bit ashamed to admit that the sound that resonated from that hit made her a tad happy.

Still that last attack led to victory, the green haired girl stood frozen. No doubt realizing that her chances of winning this fight just plummeted now that two of her partners were incapacitated. She held her hands up in surrender and Amber could have sworn the girl began to sweat when the silver eyed man held a blade inches from her throat.

"Put down your weapons, you lost."

The green haired girl complied, slowly dropping them.

"Good, now…" The man who helped her stop talking and she could see that he glanced at her through the corner of his eyes. She was a bit confused. What was he trying to tell her?

"Take it easy." He spoke to her. "You don't look to good right now."

He wasn't wrong. Right now she needed to help of her staff to support herself. Still she appreciated the concern even if it wasn't needed. She is a maiden after all, her wounds will heal in a short time.

"I appreciate your concern but i'll be okay. My Aura will heal me." She began walking towards him. His wounds were much serious. Strange, why hasn't his Aura begun to take effect? By now it should have-

A gunshot was heard. Someone had fired something.

She looked towards the man who helped her and her expression dropped. That bullet was not meant for her, it was for him. His stomach began to bleed, and it followed by him falling to his knees.

Amber's emotions began to rise. She looked towards the three, wondering who was responsible for this. It was the silver haired boy. But how? He held no guns in his hands. That's when Amber looked down and saw his legs. A gun was attached to his...prosthetic legs.

They would not get away with this.

She focused not on the silver haired boy, but rather the green haired girl next to her helper. She blasted fire right at her causing the woman to move away from him. She did not stop there, a flurry of shots came from her. Putting much distance between them and her was the goal.

"Cinder." The green haired girl finally spoke. She was looking at Amber, or rather past her and the man behind her.

"We leave, now." Cinder ordered her two followers and they complied. Amber watched them turn tail and run. She contemplated going after them but realized that if she did no one would be here to help the man who saved her. That and she doubted that it would end well for her if she faced all three of them by herself again.

But why did they leave? It wasn't because of her. It was something else, something that was behind them. Her body remained tense, ready for another fight. She made a complete one eighty degree turn and aimed her staff.

When she laid eyes on the person approaching them all battle tension left her body. It was instead replaced with relief. With him here then they will be able to save this man before he bleeds out.

All he needed to do was stay alive until Amber can heal him.

Noctis was not having a good day. Two days of no food and having to sleep on the cold hard floor. Bad enough he had to get in a fight even though he knew that he was in no condition to. Seriously, the man was too tired to even bring out his trump card or call his royal arms. To top it all off he got shot right in the damn stomach. It was his fault, he kept his focus on that green haired girl who could apparently cause illusions.

Noctis did not want experience any illusions. Lest he be reminded of that man.

Still Noctis knew it was no excuse to for putting his guard down. He can already hear Gladio yelling at him for not paying attention. At least he and girl had managed to win the fight, sort of.

"My god, can I catch a break here?"

He placed his hand over his wound to try and slow the bleeding down. Still it wouldn't do much. His body was too tired, it lacked the strength that Noctis usually had. Noctis could feel himself getting sleepy. His body telling him to just let go and sleep.

"Stay with me."

He wanted to, he really did but Noctis couldn't. His eyes were beginning to close and his body was getting heavy. He looked up and was face to face with the woman he just risked his life saving.

She was saying something, to him or Noctis thinks it's directed towards him. It didn't matter, he couldn't figure out what she was saying.. He could also see a figure coming from the distance but Noctis couldn't make out the fine details.

His vision became darker and before Noctis knew it he passed out and fell forward into the ground.

He wasn't expecting to wake up again. Noctis thought that he blew his second chance and died...again. But it looks like he was wrong. He was still alive, in pain but alive.

He awoke to the comfort of a warm, soft bed. His shirt and suit were removed and his stomach was wrapped in bandages. His skin also look liked it been treated, the burn marks he received from being set on fire were also wrapped up. If Noctis didn't know any better he would have guess that he was in the hospital again, but he wasn't.

Instead of hospital Noctis appeared to be in someone's home. There was wood floors, paintings hanging of the wall, a run on the floor, a closet filled with female clothing.

Wait...what?

He did a double take and indeed there was a closet filled with female clothing. Now that thought about it, this entire area screamed of room for a women. It smelled like perfume and there was noticeable amount of makeup on the drawers. It didn't bother Noctis so much as it made him uncomfortable, rather it bothered him because he was wondering how he got here.

"Oh, You're awake."

He shifted his attention towards the voice and saw the familiar women from before. She came in through the door and in her hands was a wet towel and some bandages. Memories came to him, there was a fight with three other people and it ended with him getting shot in the stomach.

"You're the girl that those people were trying to hurt. Are you the one who brought me here?"

Noctis watched as she grabbed a chair and sat a few inches away from him. He took a moment to look at her and notice that she had not a single scratch on her. She was pretty banged up when Noctis arrived so the man was expecting a bruise or two to appear. But there wasn't anything like that at all on her.

"The medicine they use here must be damn good."

"I was, you were bleeding pretty bad and we needed to get you patched up before you lost too much blood."

"Oh yeah, that guy had a prosthetic leg that shoots bullets...the hell is up with this world?"

She made a move to remove the covers and expose the rest of his body. Noctis retaliated by scooting a few inches away from her which caused her to pause. That caused her to fix him a look of concern.

"Please, your wounds still need cleaning."

"Thanks but I'm not entirely comfortable with that. Hand me to the towel, I can do it on my own."

There was a staredown that resulted from this conversation. It was at this time Noctis was actually able to get a good look at the woman. She looked a few years older than him, somewhere between twenty two to twenty four if Noctis had to guess. She screamed the color brown. A light brown complexion, short straight brown hair and brown eyes to go along with it. Even her outfit was composed of white, yellow and brown.

Noctis didn't make a comment on it. He knew that as a resident of Insomnia, who's favorite color is black, would make him the last person to talk about color.

Still he had to admit the woman was fairly pretty, he wondered if that was the reason she was attacked. Perhaps they wanted to force her into something? If so then Noctis was all the more glad he intervened.

"Very well, but don't strain yourself. You must be badly damaged as your Aura hasn't begun healing you. I wonder why?"

Aura, there was that word again. He didn't have time to look it up back at the library. Though given the way she used it, Noctis is beginning to assume it's this world's version of Magic. Maybe it works like a potion? Healing the user?

Noctis wasn't sure. He wanted to ask but until he gets a better understanding of how this world works Noctis doesn't want ask any suspicious questions. He was no fool, the moment he said something like 'what's Aura? I come from another world were magic and gods and demons exist so I'm a bit confused here.'

Yeah, they probably but him in some prison for the insane if he ever said something like that. Best not to draw any unwanted attention.

That includes now. He needed to change the subject and he had just the idea.

"As you walked in you said something." Said Noctis as he began cleaning the dry blood off him with the wet towel. "You said 'we.' Did someone else appear?"

"That would be me."

A third voice appeared. Noctis turned to see a man who...he's already met before. A middle aged man with with black spikey hair that had grey streaks. He wore a outfit comprised of grey and black clothing along with a red cape. His red eyes reminded Noctis of Galious and Iris, but just a little.

"I remember you. You were that drunk from the bar who wouldn't stop talking about my eyes." Noctis eyes narrowed at the man. It was clear that he found this man irritating to say the least.

"Glad to see I can still make an impression these days." The man gave him a smirked smile before walking towards Noctis and the woman. "Anyways kid." Noctis did not liked being called kid. "The name is Qrow Branwen, this here is Amber. I arrived just moments after the fight had ended and carried you here."

That would explain how he got here and now Noctis has a name for the woman he saved. So far so good.

"And just where is here?" Asked Noctis.

"My home." replied Amber. "I was able to treat your wounds here."

"Thanks, I appreciate that." Noctis did, the woman did good work. Though he did wonder how she did so when there appears to be no medical equipment around him. She was even able to remove the bullet from his body. "But how did you heal me? The bullet is gone and I feel incredible. Did you use a p-" He stopped himself from saying potion. "Some sort of amazing medicine?"

She looked away when asked the question. Which was odd to Noctis. Was there something wrong in him knowing the procedure that saved him?

"Yes thats it." She was avoiding the answer. "And I should be thanking you. You saved my life Mr...um."

"Noctis Lucis Caelum, but you both can just call me Noctis" He did not want to be called Mr. Caelum anytime soon.

"Thank you Noctis, you saved my life." She nodded her head towards him in gratitude and then gave him a bright smile.

"You have my thanks too." Said the man named Qrow. "It would have been bad had you not shown up. My friend here could have been in serious trouble."

It was now that Noctis felt the need to ask the most obvious question.

"Hey, Why were those people trying to hurt you anyway?"

It was subtle, the change in their demeanor. One moment they both had smile on their faces and telling him thanks. Now they looked reserved, and their posture more serious. Noctis wondered if he made a mistake in asking that question. Perhaps it was something very personal? Still he almost lost his life saving her, Noctis felt entitled to at least a short explanation.

"They wanted something from me." Spoke Amber.

"Amber, I don't think-"

"He saved my life Qrow and almost lost his in the process. At the very least I owe him an explanation."

The middle aged man grumbled but remained silent. Amber herself took a deep breath and gave Noctis a heavy look. Noctis met her stare and saw the serious she looked. He stopped cleaning his wounds for just a moment and gave the woman his full attention.

"Perhaps I should start at the beginning. I was an orphan. My parents had passed away when I was young leaving me all alone in a home with other kids. I was there for a few years until one day a beautiful, kind woman took me in and raised me. She provided for me and cared for me as if I was her own daughter. I owe her so much because the person I am today is thanks to her."

She paused for a bit but Noctis remained quite. She looked as if she was remembering a fond memory. A few seconds passed before Amber continued.

"She passed away three years ago, but before her final moments she gave me something." Noctis watched as the woman before him closed her eyes and placed a hand on her chest. "A gift, one that she trusted me with. She asked me if I would treasure it and protect it. I told her yes, that I would for as long as I live."

It looked as if she was done talking for she opened her eyes and continued looking at Noctis. The man himself turned to look at Qrow and could see he was a bit bothered. Noctis guessed that he wasn't to happy with Amber telling that many details.

"So I'm guessing those people who attacked where after whatever it is that woman gave you?"

"Yes, and I was very close to losing it. Had you not have been there then I could have lost something precious. So again Thank you Noctis." She gave him a warm smile, one that Noctis returned. The tension seemed to have gone away after she finished talking. Both Qrow and Amber's posture relaxed once more and easy going smiles were on their faces once more.

"You're welcome...hey I was wondering…" Noctis looked away, a bit embarrassment coloring his cheeks. "You wouldn't have anything to eat would you?"

If he was hungry before, then Noctis is practically starving to death at this moment.

"Okay, something to eat. Not a problem, I should have something."

Hearing him ask for a warm meal in thanks for saving her was a bit of surprise. Still Amber would not complain, the young woman would have felt horrible if she simply let the man go without giving him anything as a reward. If all he wanted was a meal then he'll get a meal and a damn good one at that.

As Noctis rested upstairs Amber searched her fridge for ingredients that could make a meal for her new guest. Apparently this man hadn't eaten in two days. Amber appreciated that he asked with polite tone instead of demanding a reward for saving her. So far the fall maiden was getting the impression that Noctis was well raised and kind man. It was for that reason that she felt comfortable telling parts of her story. Albeit it was heavily edited, the powers of a maiden are not supposed to be public knowledge

Unfortunately, her other guest didn't approve of her 'storytelling' as he called it.

"That was dangerous, telling him that."

Amber ignored him, instead focusing of searching her fridge for more ingredients. She had found some chicken and decided that she would make some warm chicken soup.

"I understand that you felt grateful that he saved your life and guilty that he almost lost his. There is nothing wrong with that. However telling him stuff like that even if it was twisted could lead to trouble."

Now she had found some noodles and broth. Now all she needed was some carrots and potatoes and the soup was ready to be cooked.

"Bad enough you use the powers of the maiden to heal him. He noticed it, this guy is not a fool. He's wondering how the bullet and wound were patched up so quickly when it's only been a few hours."

Everything was placed into the pot and being stirred. It smelled delicious, she's certain that Noctis will enjoy this meal.

"Amber."

"Yes Qrow?"

"Are you listening to what I'm even saying?"

"I am."

"So then what do you have to say?"

"What I said before. He deserved an answer Qrow and I wasn't going to just standby and let him bleed out."

"I'm not saying you should have, but at the very least don't patch his wounds so damn well."

Amber did not speak, she paused and waited for Qrow to compose himself. In the time she has gotten to know the man Amber would say that he was an easy going guy who was good at getting on your nerves. But beneath all that lies a good man who's cares for his family. Amber respected that and she respected him. Though there are moments when even she butted heads with him.

"There is nothing that can be done about that Qrow. Besides, he was going to find out sooner or later. Have you seen his eyes?"

"Sliver, almost doubted myself, thinking I had to much to drink but seeing him now just confirms it."

She was silent for few moments as well as Qrow. Neither spoke, Amber took a look at Qrow and could tell he was in deep thought. She didn't blame him, so was she.

"I can't stay here anymore, can I?"

Qrow shoot her a look of sympathy, he pulled out a flask from his coat and took a drink from it. Amber didn't mind, she knew how much he liked his booze.

"No, not anymore."

She simply nodded her head, the smile in her face turning into a frown.

"The soups ready. I'm going to serve it up to Noctis before it's cold. You're more than welcome to help yourself if you get hungry Qrow."

She grabbed a bowl and made her way upstairs.

The sound of phone ringing made way to the man's ear. Getting up from his chair and putting down his cup of coffee the middle aged man made his way towards his phone. His phone was located right on his desk right next to his trusty cane.

"Hello?"

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"Qrow? I did not expect to hear from you so soon."

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"You have two things that you need to tell me? Very well, what is the first?"

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"The fall maiden. She was attacked?"

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"I see. So her attackers managed to overpower her but you came in to save her before it was too late."

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"You didn't save her? Then who did?"

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"That is the second thing? About the identity of man who helped her?"

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"I see...thank you Qrow. Does she know what this means?"

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"Good, I understand that she will not be comfortable with the idea but this is the best choice to make. Now I must bid you goodnight Qrow. Keep me posted should anything change."

He ended the phone call and immediately went to calling another person. The phone rang twice before someone answered.

"James, it's me."

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"I apologize for calling so late but I need your help. I need information."

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"Not something James. Someone."

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"What can you tell me about a man that goes by the name Noctis Lucis Caelum?"

"This soup is delicious."

Perhaps it was the fact that Noctis hadn't eaten in two days but he felt as though this was the greatest soup he has ever tasted. He appreciated that Amber was here as well, keeping him coming with her own bowl and engaging in a bit conversation.

It was nice, to finally take a rest especially after everything that's happened.

A new world, with different rules and people. Why was he sent here? Why does he still have his powers despite the crystal being gone? Why was it the his father spoke those words to him, again? Was he overthinking things, was he really sent here just to enjoy the life that he never got a chance to live? So many questions. Questions that could be answered at a later time.

For now Noctis wanted nothing more than to finish his meal.

End Chapter 1

Hello everybody. Welcome to another rwby crossover story! I had to write this, after finishing FFXV this idea popped into my head and I wanted nothing more than to write this story. Especially after reading some of the other FFXV x RWBY crossover's. Not to say that there bad or mine is better, no I don't mean to imply that at all. It just that almost all of them have not just Noctis but all of kingdom straight into the world of Remnant.

I wanted to find a story were it was just Noctis and him alone, so yeah that lead into me writing this story. It actually started out as Noctis replacing Ruby and leading team WBY but I dropped that idea for this.

And Yeah I mean alone. No Luna. No Bros. No gods being summoned. It's just Noctis, that cameo of Regis speaking? Yeah it was just that, he won't be appearing at all afterwords.

I also want to say this. Things will change. I hope I made that clear with this chapter. If you are that person that doesn't like it when one character comes in and changes the whole story then this might not be for you. Noctis presence alone will change the story and certain things will play out differently than from canon.

Pairings? Yes actually there will be romance. Two of them actually. For Noctis, it's not harem at all but a love triangle. Two women will fall for him. Who are they? That will be answered as the story continues.

The second paring will be two rwby characters who I think have good chemistry. Who is it? Again, you'll have to wait and see.

That's it for now. Hope you enjoyed and I will see you in a month or two.