The road to Altissia was long, and the Regalia’s engine hummed a steady rhythm that usually lulled Noctis into a daydream. But today, the silence in the car felt heavy, anchored by the memories of the lives they had lived before the fall of Insomnia. The Shield
Noctis leaned back against the leather seat, watching his friends. He knew the prophecy. He knew what the Ring of the Lucii demanded. But as they pulled over to help a stranded traveler or argued over which diner had the best fries, the crushing weight of the "Chosen King" faded. Brotherhood: Final Fantasy XV (2016)
As the sun dipped below the horizon, painting the Duscae skies in shades of violet and gold, they stood together. They weren't just a prince and his Retinue. They were four brothers, forged in the mundane moments of laughter and the shared trauma of loss, ready to face the darkness because they knew they wouldn't face it alone. The road to Altissia was long, and the