Lightning was relaxing with Stella at her rose garden. Stella was one of Lightning's best friends who was a princess of another kingdom.

"Ahh... Don't you just love roses?" Stella said while taking in the intoxicating scent that the roses created.

"Yeah they are very beautiful..." Lightning replied in a calm voice. The spring time was very peaceful as its winds blew strands of her strawberry-blonde hair.

"You know Light... You're like a sister to me." Stella began.

"Really...?"

"Yeah and if Noctis hurts you, I'll kick his ass!" Stella's short speech somewhat made Lightning feel touched.

Lightning laughed a bit. "Thanks Stella."

Making Lightning laugh was very rare and this surprised Stella to see Lightning laugh so she felt proud of herself to accomplish such an achievement.

Stella gave a heartwarming smile and took in another wiff of the bright, red roses.

"Also, it's your birthday on March 16th! (A/N: The release date of FFXIII! 8D) I wonder what Noctis will be getting you." Lightning's eyes widened, Stella was right and she had totally forgotten about it from spending so much time with Noctis. She blushed at the thought of Noctis going through the trouble of buying her a birthday present.

"Speaking of which, here comes your man right now." Stella giggled at the sight of the flustered Lightning. Lightning turned around to see her boyfriend, Noctis, approaching her and Stella.

"Hey Light, ready to go out on our date?" Noctis smiled; Noctis has been smiling a lot lately due to dating Lightning.

Lightning smiled calmly, she could never forget her date with Noctis, her dreamy prince. Tonight, Noctis was taking Lightning to the City of Dreams, Nautilus Park.

"Yeah, I'm ready." Noctis grabbed her hand and led her out of Stella's rose garden.

They entered his limo as the car began to head to Nautilus for their date.

Noctis's heart was pounding, this date wasn't any ordinary date, this date would change his life and Lightning had no clue about it.

Minutes passed by as the car finally came to a stop at the entrace to Nautilus Park.

'Here goes nothing.' Was the last thing Noctis thought before his life changed for the better or worse.

To Be Continued!