Small Fanfic - Call of Another Star (Noctis In Eorzea)
Category: Stories

Admin's Note: This was for a fanfiction contest on Amino, I cut it short due to the deadline otherwise it would have become a chapter book

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He felt a gentle breeze brush against him, before hearing the muffled sounds of people talking around him. He was slowly coming back into consciousness, which his faint moans caught the ears of those who surrounded him. Though he could not fully hear what was said, he just knew they were talking about him. One of the voices seemed gentle, yet deep and stern “By his appearance, he is not of our realm. Furthermore, I contradict thou implore we abandon him here.” as another voice spoke, a little more feminine and demanding “We have not the slightest whence he came, do not place your judgement so early.” before a third had sighed, a young male calmly and softly “Would it not be in our best interest to wait until he awakens before we take assumptions? mayhaps if we get his word from him, we may learn a bit more as to who he is and where he is from.” the male proposes. An irritated growl was heard, before a sigh as the female replies “Very well, but I will hold naught a sliver of responsibility on him.”

Satisfied with this answer, the trio around the ravenet would see to it that he would safely make it to their Churigeons. About an hour later, his ocean hues finally opened. He slowly sat up and glanced about, realizing he was no longer in his realm. A sigh escaped him as he had no recollection of how he even ended up here. The door opened as a tall elven male had walked in, before beaming towards the ravenet “Ah.. he is woke...” he spoke gently towards him. The ravenet looked up towards the elven male “..... who are you?” he asks, almost hesitant. The elven male gives a nod as he sat at the chair by the bed “Of course.... Urianger Augurelt, formerly an Arcanist- now Astrologian.” he did not yet give his affiliation with the Scions as not to overwhelm the other.

The ravenet felt a bit more settled, relieved even, just by how calm Urianger was with him. He gave a nod, it was only fair he exchanged his name in return “I’m.... Noctis Lucis Caelum...” he too chose not to give his title, unknowing if they had any marks of royalty in this realm. Seeing the ravenet’s uneasiness, Urianger was quick to dismiss any worries he may have “Fear not, thou hast been under greatest of care by chosen Churigeons of mine own... however...” he began to think “Our minds are quite troubled, tis been quite the difficulty of healing thy body.. pray tell?” he asks. Noctis simply shrugs “Might be that my body can’t use your magic for restoration... since I’m not of this realm...” he could only theorize.

This made sense to the elven male “Right.. born of another Star indeed, under the law of another Crystal..” he stood up “I shall return anon.. pray rest until my return.. the Churigeons will be informed of thine condition.” he nods and began to walk out. Noctis nods in agreement, taking the time to explore his sick room and take note of all the different makes, sights and sounds. He began to smile, comforted by this change “Heh... I guess no one has heard of me here... which means.... I’m free of my royal status in this realm..” just knowing this, it made him feel quite relieved.. he could finally be himself and didn’t have to act like royalty.

Moments later, a youthful elven male and female entered the room. The female had approached Noctis, despite her height, she lifted her right hand and repeatedly poked his back “Alright, give it to us... are you one of them?” she asks as the ravenet turns around “Excuse me...?” he gave a confused look as the twin male sighs “Forgive my sister.. she is rather.... on edge so-to-speak... since the Garlean Imperials have caused quite the havoc upon the realm.” he explains. Noctis gave a shrug “I don’t even know what a Garlean is... but I know what Imperials are..” he sighs. This settled the female youth “Right... forgive me....” she backs away and chooses to sit in a nearby chair “Pray tell, whom may we address you as?” she gave a bit of a smile as Noctis nods “I’m Noctis Lucis Caelum.. though I don’t know how I ended up in this realm..” he frowns. Hearing this, the twins themselves couldn’t help but be sympathetic “I am Alisaie Leveilleur... and I am sorry for my mistreatment of you.” she apologizes as the male nods “And I am Alphinaud Leveilleur, Alisaie’s direct blood twin.” he chuckled a bit to lighten the mood, in which Alisaie sighs “Must you bring that up every introduction?” as Noctis laughs a bit.

A little conversation with the twins had eased Noct’s worries quite some. He felt more comfortable sharing some information about himself; explaining to the two just as Urianger had returned. Noctis beamed a smile to the taller elven man, in which this couldn’t have made Urianger happier in that moment. Pleased, he took a seat upon the bed and listened to Noctis share his story, surprised to learn that he was royalty of another Star. Alisaie and Alphinaud were just as surprised, but nonetheless, they accepted that he did not want himself addressed as such in Eorzea.

Released from his sick room, Urianger invited Noctis to return to the Waking Sands with them, Alphinaud encouraging the action “You must return with us!” he cheered “Scion or not, we shall help you become acquainted with our realm. You main arm?” the youth asks curiously. Noctis thought a moment, before materializing his engine blade to his hand “I was trained in combat with various armories, but if you have anything related to swordsmanship, I’ll take up arms on that.” he smiled and dismissed it. Urianger gave a grin “Thy shall take arms in unity, under the wing of The Scions of The Seventh Dawn.” he concludes. Noctis was settled.. he would be among the Scions with his time in Eorzea, trained under their mentorship even. Entering the Waking Sands, Urianger would explain their new situation to Thancred, leaving Noctis’s swordsman training in his hands.

Taken in by the Scions to learn his way through Eorzea, was the beginning of Noct’s life of a non-royal. The day he always dreamed.. had arrived through whatever event had pulled him to this Star. Though he did know he would have to return to Eos, he simply wanted a taste of what he would call “freedom” .... the Lucian closed his eyes.. reminiscing as he wished Ignis, Gladio, and Prompto would be able to experience such. Someday... he would find a way to bring them to Eorzea, and adventure together without the burdens of royalty holding them back.