10. The Price of Independence
Category: Stories

Noctis had been taking a nap in the parking spot in Alstor Slough, waiting for the rainy weather to pass since he had previously hydroplaned in the bit of rain that already fell. During his nap, an airship from the Empire had taken notice of his position, Magitek robots were released to designated spots where they placed items on the under side of Regalia. With all in place, the general trooper reprogrammed Regalia to remotely fall under the Nif’s control. Success.... Noctis soon awoke to find the airship departing.. suspicious... he started the ignition, but Regalia was no longer in his hands...

Citizens and travelers alike began fleeing in a panic as Noctis fought to regain control of his car, plowing through the guard rail as he began to hear tick.... tick tick.... tick... he still fought to regain control, until he soon realized “Oh no.....!” he gasped... tick tick tick tick tick tick! the explosion rang near the lake as Regiala tumbled and came to a rest only feet from the lake. Noctis was still inside as Regalia was engulfed... he began to succumb to the smoke as his consciousness blackened out, his hands dropping from the steering wheel...