Night had dawned the area. Noctis and Y/N finally crossed through to crevice to meet up with Cor. The plan to assault the imperial base was commencing.

Cor: Once we're in, we launch our ambush, pushing out while support pushes in, crushing the enemy from both sides.

Cor then leads the two younger males to the entrance of the back. Opening it, they now have entrance into the base.

Finding themselves in an open space after traversing down a corridor, imperial forces show up, the three Imsomnians preparing for battle.

There were three up on the second level, Noctis using his warp-strike ability to get up there faster as Y/N and Cor went up the stairs. Noctis stuck his sword in the wall, leaping off of it as he makes his sword disappear and takes out a lightning spell, tossing it below towards the imperial forces below.

Y/N then comes in with his katana, quickly dashing and slicing past the two magitek troopers. Y/N then tosses his katana into the air, which is then caught by Cor as he leapt in the air and brings his own katana and Y/N's down on the last foe. Tossing the katana back to Y/N, they proceed forward as they battled more imperial forces along the way.

Cor: Holding up alright?

Y/N: I can do this all day.

Noctis: I could do this in my sleep. 

They encounter more magitek troopers in another open room, but with magitek snipers on elevated platforms.

Noctis teleports onto the platforms, summoning a gun as he shoots those on the platforms. While not as good as Prompto, he was certainly better than Y/N. Cor and Y/N remained on the ground floor, handling those that came towards them.

A magitek axeman comes charging in, Y/N using the momentum from the magitek soldier as he kicks off it's body before he lands on the floor, running forward as he ignites his one-handed sword, plunging it through the magitek trooper's chest. Another one sought to come up and attack the red-haired male from behind, but Y/N quickly desummons his sword, summoning his katana as he turns around, quick drawing the blade and sheathing it, watching as the magitek trooper fade into black mist.

Sensing danger, he jumps up as he dodges a sweeping blade from a sword. Y/N lands, summons his sword as he made his katana disappear. He began charging up his blade with fire, power increasing in the blade. As the magitek soldier draws closer, he lets the sword erupt, slamming it down on the floor as the tip of the blade explodes on impact of the ground, fire erupting everywhere. The fire then clears as Y/N's sword was slightly dull, but sharp enough to still cut. Making the sword disappear, he turns to see that Noctis and Cor were also done on their end.

Noctis: Life's a little easier with Cor around.

Cor: Don't get used to it--I'll be gone before you know it. Besides, the title of Immortal will have a new bearer soon. If he can live up to the task.

Y/N: That's a lot of pressure.

Cor: I trained you myself. You'll be a fine warrior. A sword in the making for his king.

Y/N: Right.

After clearing that room, they proceed down some more corners and corridors, making their way through the base.

Noctis: Will the others be alright on their own?

Cor: Worrying will only compromise your focus.

Y/N: Besides, have some faith in them. 

Noctis: Yeah, yeah.

Going up some stairs, they come across another door and open it. They encounter more magitek soldiers and they make quick work of them.

Going through some more halls and corridors, they arrive at the final door. They find a broken fence after going down some stairs. Jumping down onto the grass below them, they reunite with Gladiolus, Prompto, and Ignis as their distraction had worked.

The Norduscaen Blockade was now open and Noctis's friends were able to drive the Regalia through and travel into the province of Duscae. That's if it were that simple.

Prompto: Noct, Y/N!

Ignis: Marshal, it's good to see you again.

Noctis: Alright on your end?

Gladiolus: Right as rain. The Niffs couldn't take their eyes off us.

Cor: Thanks to you we were spared of their attention.

Before Noctis's crew and Cor could go their separate ways, they heard the sound of ship engine.

Looking up in the sky, they see an imperial ship flying towards them. A voice could then be heard from the speakers of the ship.

???: (on speaker) Stay right where you are! Well, well, it it isn't Cor the Immortal. So you survived the Citadel. But you won't survive what I have in store for you. It's past time your legend came to an end.

Y/N: The arrogant mouth on this asshole. Who is this guy anyway?

Cor: His name is Loqi.

The six of them see the doors of the ship opening, revealing a large red mech in the hold. The MA-X Cuirass. It rolls forward using it's treads before shifting into feet. It gets up and jumps off the ship and lands.

The Crownsguard members and the prince summon their weapons.

Cor: No slacking off, Gladio. You as well, Y/N.

Gladiolus: Doesn't look like I'll have the chance.

Y/N: (sarcastically) Wow, really?

The mech unleashes a barrage of bullets, causing the six to duck for cover. After the guns overheat, Noctis gets out of cover, summoning the Axe of the Conqueror as he threw it towards the suit of armor, warp-striking as he swings the axe with great strength.

Cor and Gladiolus go off to help Noctis in fighting Loqi in his mech, Y/N, Prompto, and Ignis head off to fight the grunts that surrounded them. Prompto shoots his gun, but also running away as he had four magitek troopers coming after him.

Ignis runs in, covering his Spelldaggers with ice magic as he spins in circles, the area-of-effect damage freezing the magitek troopers in the surrounding area. Ducking, Y/N comes in, stepping and jumping off of Ignis's back as he had ignited his sword in fire again, preparing to do the same attack he did before. When coming down, his sword erupts into a large impact as flames occur from his blade.

With most of them eliminated, the two Crownsguard members look to each other, nodding with satisfaction at their work.

They hear screams as they look to the voice, which was Prompto as he was still running away from the same magitek troopers he was being chased by,

Prompto: A little help! Please!

With a sigh, Ignis infuses lightning magic into his daggers, zooming across the battlefield as he strikes the magitek troopers in a zig-zag motion.

Y/N rolls his eyes and chuckles before he turns to the other three, their progress almost finished. As Noctis battles the robot, it's arm comes in for a swing. Raising his up in defense, a loud clang was heard as it was blocked by the two-handed sword of Gladiolus.

Gladiolus: Y/N, now!

Y/N: On it!

Moving with his superior speed, Y/N's sword begins to glow red as it was being ignited with fire, using the sword move, Dancing Blade. The last strike ended with a devastated blow, it severed a fuel line from the mech, oil pouring out of it. Noctis then takes out a fire spell, tossing it at the oil spill.

It ignites and the mech explodes, the screams of defeat from Loqi slowly drowning out.

They triumphed, now able to cross into the province of Duscae. To Lestallum, where Gladiolus's sister, Iris, currently resides.

Cor: Impressive. Seeing you in action puts my mind at ease. It's clear I don't need to worry anymore. I'll return to watching the Niffs. 'Till next time, take care.

With their goodbyes said, Cor departs with Monica and heads to who knows where. Y/N left the crew temporarily to retrieve the Regalia.

Now cleared, Ignis takes the drivers seat and the group prepare to set out for Lestallum.

Before getting into the car, Noctis walks a few steps forward, gazing at the now open blockade door. Their journey had now truly begun, and a declaration of war had been initiated.

Gladiolus: Ain't so bad here once you get used to it.

Y/N: Like a breath of fresh air.

Prompto: Still a lot we haven't seen, though.

Ignis: And a lot for us to do.

Prompto: (nods) Yeah.

Gladiolus: Buck up. We're just getting started.

Y/N: We're in one hell of a ride, aren't we?

Ignis slowly proceeds forward in the Regalia, Prompto and Gladiolus slowly walking beside it. Y/N pat the Crown Prince on the back before he goes to catch up with the others.

Noctis sighs before he looks up in the starry night sky with determination. His goal now set and clear, he runs forward, the four of them getting into the Regalia and Ignis drives them down the road into Duscae.

Elsewhere-Gralea, Niflheim

The screen opens up to legion of magitek soldiers, a few holding a flag bearing the symbol of the Niflheim Imperial Empire. 

A man could be seen sitting on the throne, in front of was three men and one woman, presumably to be commanders or generals of his army. The person who sat on the throne was the emperor of Niflheim, Iedolas Aldercapt.

Iedolas: So, the prince eludes death. And what of the elusive ring?

???: Lunafreya has obsconded with it.

Iedolas: Find and kill her. The ring is the final piece.

???2: We may do well to take her alive. The Six wield power beyond our imagination. The Oracle holds the key for the King. She could unlock many secrets, nay High Commander? (looks to ???) Lord Ravus, the imperial army is now at your disposal.

The white haired male was now to be revealed as Ravus Nox Fleuret, Lunafreya's older brother.

Ravus: A moot point while the fugitives remain at large. My men and I will continue our search for the prince and the Oracle.

Iedolas: (glances up at ceiling) So glorious...my Crystal...

The scene then fades to a black void. The sound of the engine humming, which was from the Regalia, as the scene then brightens up.

It was now morning, the crew driving down the road in the province of Duscae.

Prompto: Look out world, here we come!

Y/N: Someone is awfully excited.

Gladiolus: We can finally leave this dust bowl behind.

Y/N: Yes! No more desert heat.

Ignis: The lands beyond are vast by comparison to Leide.

Prompto: Bigger's better! More stuff to see and do!

Y/N: I don't know like, chocobos?

Prompto: (excited squeal)

Ignis: First comes Duscae, a region known for its wetlands.

Noctis: Really? Wetlands?

Ignis: There is also a chocobo forest, as Y/N had mentioned.

Prompto: No we're talking!

Y/N: Man, I remember riding one in the game. Ah, which one was it? It had a spiky blonde haired dude with a huge ass sword.

Noctis: Oh, I remember that one. What was it called again?

Y/N: It's so hard to remember.

Ignis: Further west lies the Cleigne region, wherein we'll find the town of Lestallum.

Prompto: Oh, isn't that where Iris is headed?

Y/N: Pretty sure she's there right now.

Gladiolus: Barring delays, she should've arrived by now. Maybe even had herself a look of the Meteor.

Y/N: Oh yeah. I saw pictures online. Looks pretty cool.

Noctis: The Meteor of the Six?

Ignis: The same. It's heat is harnessed to power Lestallum.

Y/N: I heard that women mostly run the city. Bet Prompto is going to try his so called "charm."

Prompto: You betcha! (to Ignis) But that sounds way cool.

Gladiolus: I'm actually looking forward to this.

Ignis: It will be a long drive. Best fill up the tank before we set out.

Ignis then turns on his signal, turning right into the gas station next to them. It was Coernix Station - Alstor.

Ignis: I believe we have a solid lay of the land now. The driver's seat is yours, Noct--if you desire it.

Noctis: Thanks, Specs.

Now arriving at the gas station, everyone goes to do their own thing. Gladiolus and Ignis head into the store to resupply, Ignis buying more curatives and Gladiolus buying some more essentials. Noctis and Prompto were conversing among themselves as they wait for the Regalia to finish filling up with gas. Y/N went in to the Crow's Nest, a restaurant to buy some food. 

After regrouping and the Regalia finished with gas in it's tank, Noctis receives a phone call.

Noctis: Who could this be? (answers phone) Hello?

???: (on phone) Um, Noct?

A feminine voice could be heard. Since it was more high-pitched, the girl was about the age of fifteen. Noctis recognized the voice. It was Iris, Gladiolus's little sister.

Noctis: Iris?

Iris: (on phone) It's really you! So good to hear your voice. Everything's fine over here. We managed to make it to Lestallum. We just settled into our new digs. So, yeah. Let me know when you're coming so we can meet up.

Noctis: (smiles) Yeah, will do.

Iris: You better.

Gladiolus: Was that Iris? (smirks) Hmph. Can't even call her own brother.

Ignis: In all fairness, yours wasn't the obituary broadcast all over Lucis.

Prompto: What about me? She say anything about me?

Y/N: Probably not.

Prompto: (sees sign and tap Noctis's shoulder) Did you see that sign? Chocobos! ...CHOCOBOS!

Gladiolus: No time for that. Need to get to Lestallum.

Y/N: Please. I would like a shower. I stink.

Prompto: It's still ages away. C'mon, just a quick visit?

Noctis: Sure, let's check it out.

Prompto: Yes! Gonna be awesome!

Ignis: The car is filled up. To the chocobo post?

Y/N: (sigh) To the chocobo post.

Prompto: Yes! Yes!

Y/N: Why did you have to agree with him?

Noctis: Oh come on, I know you want to go to.

Y/N: Yeah, yeah. Let's just get it over with. (pats Gladiolus's shoulder) Sorry, Gladio. Lestallum's going to have to wait.

Prompto: I promise you, this won't be a waste of time.

Y/N: You say that every time we went to the arcade in high school!

Prompto: But this'll be different!

Noctis: Let's just go.

Putting the trip to Lestallum on hold, they get into the car and change their destination to Wiz's Chocobo Post.

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Chapter six is now done. Thanks for reading.

Question for you all.

If you played the game, who is your favorite overall character? Ignis is one of my personal favorites, but in terms of bad assery? That title goes to Aranea Highwind herself. She comes later in the story though.

Again, thanks for reading and see ya in the next one.

-okami