*923 Years Ago*

Heavy breathing could be heard through the small house that resided on the outskirts of Gralea. Tears streamed down the woman's face as she cried out in pain. Thunder rolling in the background, the woman screamed as more pain spread throughout her body. "A-Ardyn! Oh g-god... P-Please make t-t-the pa-pain stop! I-I can't t-take it an-anymore!" The woman sobbed as Ardyn hushed her quietly, holding her hand tightly. "It is alright my dear, you are almost there. I can see our child's head. Just one more push." Ardyn encouraged his wife as she nodded her head. With one more push, an infants cry was heard with the clash of thunder. Ardyn became excited, taking his child into his arms, cleaning the blood off.

"Roslyn, its a girl! I'm so happy that we have a girl! Aren't you happy too... Roslyn?" Ardyn looked up in confusion to find that his wife had her eyes closed. He placed a hand on her cheek to feel the warmth fading away as she stopped breathing. Ardyn looked in shock as he tried to awaken his wife. "Roslyn... Roslyn this isn't f-funny... Wake up damnit! ROSLYN!" Ardyn yelled as the baby girl cried at his booming voice. Ardyn ignored the child as he held the corpse of his wife, crying. "N-No... Roslyn, my love. Why did you leave me! We could've been a family! And now you're gone... All because of that bloodly child!" Ardyn glared at the child as she continued to cry. He growled darkly as he layed his wife down and grabbed the baby.

"Shut up... SHUT UP YOU WORTHLESS CHILD!" Ardyn yelled as the baby went silent in fear, sniffles being the only thing that came out. Ardyn's amber eyes flared in anger as he walked towards the front door and opened it. Lightening struck nearby as Ardyn looked out the sky. "Damn you gods! You chosen me to take care of the daemons, then threw me out of my own rights of being king, take the lives of both Aera and Roslyn who were my lovers, and then burden me with this child who killed Roslyn! I damn you all and curse this child! You can take this child back!" Ardyn yelled in rage before he threw the baby on to the ground. The baby vanished before it could hit, and appeared on the bed next to his dead wife.

Ardyn became more angered and tried to throw the baby out, only to be thrown to the side, away from his child. "FINE! I'LL KEEP THAT WORTHLESS CHILD! BUT WHEN SHE REACHES THE AGE OF 10, I WILL BE RID OF HER ONE WAY OR ANOTHER!" Ardyn yelled at the gods once more as the storm calmed. Ardyn stood up, rubbing his arm in annoyance as he glared at the child. He walked towards her and took her into his arms. "Damn you child... I curse you for taking my Roslyn away... She always wanted a daughter, but if I had known you'd kill her, I would've never became intimate with her... I'm so sorry Roslyn." Ardyn said to his wife as he looked at the baby in his arms. The child's eyes glowed an amber color before changing to (e/c) as the child frowned. "Seeing as I am now stuck with you, I will be forced to name you... I remember that Roslyn wanted to call you (Y/N) for some reason, but I guess it will do for now. I won't stay with you forever since you most likely are just a simple mortal..."

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Ardyn growls as the toddler wondered the house aimlessly in wonder. (Y/N) recently turned 3 and was starting to learn how to walk on her own. She'd whine every time Ardyn ignored her and grab onto his uniform. "Go away child, I rather not deal with you." Ardyn said as he focued on some papers for the Niflhiem army as he became an officer not too long ago. (Y/N) whined even more before being pushed away by Ardyn. Falling to the ground, (Y/N) ended up cutting herself with the wooden flooring. Sniffling, she held her arm as blood started to trickle down to the floor. "Damnit (Y/N)... You're getting blood on the floor, damn child." Ardyn sighed as he stood up and headed into the next room to gather a first aid kit for (Y/N)'s cut. She continued to sniffle in pain as Ardyn returned, cleaning her up as he wrapped her arm in bandages.

"You are very weak... I forgot that mortals can be fragile. Oh well, I'll just have to strength you in some way before you reach the age of 10. Only a few more year before I send you away..." Ardyn said as he placed a hand on her head, rubbing it slightly. (Y/N) giggled as she took a hold of his hand, hugging it as tightly as she could. Ardyn watched the child as he became saddened and picked her up. Holding her close, Ardyn continued his work as (Y/N) leaned against him, falling asleep. "You may have killed Roslyn, but you act just like her... But you will never be like Roslyn (Y/N)... I fear that I've grown a heart for you as normal fathers would, but I can never forgive you. I will not regret sending you away because of what you did, but also to keep you safe from me. I wish for you to live a normal life for which I can never provide... So I do hope by sending you to the Crowns City, you will be brought up nicely." Ardyn said as a tear escapes his eye, smiling sadly at his only daughter. "For now, I shall take care if you until the fateful day, my dear child."

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The time had finally come for Ardyn to send (Y/N) off as he promised the day of her birth. (Y/N) looked at him in question as he kneeled down before his daughter. "Father... Where are we going? Are we moving to new place to live? Will it be better then Niflhiem?" (Y/N) questioned him as Ardyn sighed heavily. Ardyn had grown attached to his child, but knew that she would never be safe with him. So, he lied to her, for the sake of having him not as a burden to her. "(Y/N)... My dear daughter. This is where we will part ways. I can not go with you due to... my place here in Niflhiem. I will become Chancellor soon for the army, and with said title will come with many dangers. I am sending you to Crown City to live the rest of your life their in peace and with no harm coming to you." Ardyn said as (Y/N) looked at him in shock.

"But who am I supposed to stay with! How will I be able to live on my own without you! Father please don't leave me all alone!" (Y/N) cried out as she grabbed on Ardyn's coat. He looked away as he tried not to shed a tear. "I have you arranged to live with a close friend of mine that is willing to look after you. I will also send a fairly good amount of money to you every three months until you are 18. I know you do not wish to part ways with me, but I have not been a good father to you and you deserve a better life then what you have here... Please forgive me (Y/N), you are all I have left of your mother, and I wish for you to live better then here." Ardyn replied as he went to stand up, only to be pulled into a hug. (Y/N) cried into Ardyn's shoulder as he shut his eyes tightly. A tear escaped his eye as he kissed (Y/N)'s head gently.

"Goodbye, my sweet child... I wish for you to have a better life without a monster like me..." "Father, please don't say that... I love you, no matter what you have done... You are not a monster in my eyes father..." (Y/N) sniffled a reply as Ardyn slowly released her. "I love you too (Y/N)... But I truly am a monster, for I have another side to myself you will never see... For now, you must leave, and never return." Ardyn said as he gently pushed her towards the boat while giving her a small bag of supplies to help (Y/N) on her journey to Insomnia. And with that, she was gone as Ardyn stood there, watched the boat disappear. Ardyn covered his face with his fedora as it begun to rain. "Farewell, my dear child... I know you will live a normal life and die like all mortals do, but its sad to not see you grow up. By the time the chosen king is born, you will be long gone and you won't have to witness the destruction of that accursed city that I will cause..."

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After arriving in Insomnia, (Y/N) became lost and confused at where she was. Gripping her small bag and letter, she frowned. "Father, what am I supposed to do? I'm lost..." (Y/N) begun to tear up until a golden orb appeared from no where before for her. She jumped back in fear as it circled around her and floated ahead of her. (Y/N) became curious, following the orb deeper into the city. Soon, the orb halted at a elegant door with a family crest on it. Knocking on tbe door, the golden orb vanished as it opened to reveal a young man with blonde hair and green eyes. "Hello there sweetie, can I help you? Are you lost?" He questioned in confusion as (Y/N) nervously gave her the letter. Staying silent, (Y/N) watched the man open the letter and read, becoming wide eyed as he looked at her.

"I see, so you are his daughter... Please come in. Don't worry, you'll be safe here while Niflhiem is changing leaders. I'm glad your father sent you here in order to be shielded from the bloodshed of their revolution." The man said as he gently takes (Y/N)'s hand. She followed the man inside as she glanced around the area of her new home. "What's revolution? Why did my father truly send me here?" "Your father truly didn't want you to get hurt. Please believe me... Now, because you will be living with me, there are some things you will be learning in future. I am one of the many guards who protect the king of Lucis. You will learn the ways of fighting and protecting yourself." The man said as (Y/N) shakes her head. "Good, we shall begin once you have settled in. And just so you know, my name is  Dyri Kaylock, but I wish you to refer to me as Uncle or Mr.Kaylock if you so choose which ever." Dyri said before leaving the living room and (Y/N) to wonder the house.

(Y/N) didn't feel right as she tried to search for anything off about this man. Clinking of metal and grinding gears was heard as she grew closer to a door with a red glow coming from underneath. Placing her head against the door, Dyri's voice appeared behind it. "I have her... Yes, I know what to do... Are you sure you wish for me to act like a normal man instead of a scientist on the verge of making the perfect serum to change people's forms at will? I wouldn't mind experim- ... I see, but what changed your mind sir? I thought you despised (Y/N) for existing because she killed your wife when born..." Dyri's voice grew quieter and confused as (Y/N) freezes in place. "Who is he talking to and was he talking about me? Father, why did you send me here..." (Y/N) questioned herself before rushed back to the living room and towards the front door. As she opened the door, (Y/N) was hit in the head and darkness consumed her very being.

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*Present Day*
*(Y/N)'s POV*

I open my eyes as the nightmares woke me up. Groaning softly, I sit up and look at the clock. "8 o'clock? This late in the morning? Damn, I need to get Ignis to make me some herbal tea to relax these nightmares." I sigh as I got up to change into my Crownguard uniform. A knock came from my door as I glance at it. "You can come in. I'm decent." I say as the door creaks open to reveal a shy Noctis. "H-Hey (Y/N), y-you ready f-f-for training?" "Sure, I'm ready whenever you are Princely~. I'm sure you're ready for an ass kicking by me." I chuckle lightly as Noctis blushes. Without a word I straighten my suit and head towards the door to see Noctis holding a small box. "I see you got a box? Did Umbra come by with Luna's letter and gift? That's very sweet of her giving you gifts before your own wedding~."

"Uh, a-actually, it's f-for y-y-you... I hope yo-you like i-it." Noctis says as he shoves the gift into my hands. Raising a brow, I lift the lid to find a bracelet made with black onyx gems and silver band holding them together. "Thanks Noct~, I love it. How thoughtful of you to get me a gift~, but this isn't going to make training any easier today. You know Gladio would be pissed if he found out I went easy on you over a gift. Come on, lets get to the training room before Gladio blows up." I smirk as I put the bracelet on, shutting the door behind me. Walking away, Noctis chases after me with the blush on his face growing a little more. "I'm glad y-you like the gift. I want you to have it before we left..." Noctis says as we enter the room where Gladio waits impatiently.

"Took you guys long enough, thought you'd overslept Princess. Would've had to drag your ass out of bed if you did so." "No, I overslept this time. Won't happen again. Now, you wanna start off with fighting Gladio or me this morning Princely~?" I snicker at Noctis as Gladio rolls his eyes. "He fights me first, I'm the one he's supposed to be training, not you (Y/N). You just watch." Gladio says as he summons his signature Claymore. I sigh and shake my head, smiling at the young shield before me. "The young are very cocky... But he knows what's best for Noctis..." I whisper to myself as I watch Noctis dodge Gladio's attacks and parrying a few of them. Right as Noctis was about to attack, Gladio swipes his foot under Noctis's, causing him to fall over. With the blade against Noctis, Gladio smirks at him and then me. "You're getting distracted by the lady in the room Noct. I would suggest not trying so hard to impress her and focus on fighting."

"Oh yeah? Says the one who was doing the same thing. I bet if you went against (Y/N) you'd end up losing!" Noctis says as his face becomes red with anger and embrassment. I raise a brow as I shake my head. "You really wanna drag me into a fight? Fine, but I won't go easy on Gladio. Princely, you get to watch the battle now. Take a rest, I've got this under control." I smile lightly before taking Noctis's place and summon my Soul Saber. "You gonna show off or attack? I'm not afraid of a small blade like that. Take a hit!" Gladio challenges me as I roll my eyes. "So be it, lets get this over with So I can kick Noctis for dragging me into this." I charge straight at Galdio as I hit his Claymore a few times before dodging his attack. Gladio's sword gets stuck in the ground as I kick him behind the knee and brought him down. Blade against his neck, I raise a brow in question.

"That was rather quick to go down Gladdy, you sure your up for a challenge greater then I? I went very easy on you and you didn't even hit me like I did with you..." I say before drawing my sword back and pointed at Noctis. "You ready to face me Noct?" "I'm not finished yet! Don't you turn your back against me!" I hear Gladio yell behind me as I move to the side, kicking him forward as he fell flat on his face. Sticking the sword in the ground, I crouch beside Gladio and pat his head. "You were so close in hitting me, but you blew your chance when you yelled at me. If an enemy doesn't know you attack, leave at that, never give it away. Got it Gladdy? You are strong, but you need to use your head at times." I tell Gladio as I stand up and grab my sword.

Making it disappear, I head towards the door without looking back. "I'll be back later boys, train a little harder while I take care of some personal business." I wave my hand as I close the door, not giving them to question my sudden act. I place a hand on my head as I hiss in pain. Pulling out my phone, I see it's nearly time for my medication. "Wonderful... Just in time before I lost it on them. They are quiet pathetic in battle, never watching their strengths..." I huff in annoyance as I reach the kitchen to find Ignis having a cup of tea ready for me. "Hello (Y/N), you must have been caught up in training with Noct and Gladio." "Yup, and Gladio is still trying to impress me while kicking Noctis's ass since he keeps getting distracted by me." I reply as I take a sip of the special tea.

My form shifts a bit, causing my hair to change into a red-violet color before back to (H/C). "I feel that I need to make more of your medicine before we leave for the trip. I fear that if we run out, you won't be able to return to your normal state." "Fear not Ignis, if that truly happens... Then I guess it'll be time to tell the others the truth about me either way. Besides, with Noctis becoming king, he'll find out soon enough." I sigh before placing a hand on Ignis's shoulder, giving him a reassuring smile. Ignis frowns and nods his head as a timer went off. Looking at his watch, Ignis looks me in the eyes. "Its time (Y/N), let's gather the others to the throne room to say our goodbyes to the king."