#like come on!! mona needs some lap time and I think Joker is right in holding his kitty cat on his lap))

[fantomevoleur]

He sit on lap like littol babby

[ask-the-phan-site]

The Dark General of Wrath

>It’s time.

This will be a big one. You ready?

I’m gamed if you are.

I guess we’re all set.

For Iris?

For Iris!

Everyone: FOR IRIS!

>Mona becomes our van, Noctis and his Crownsguard and Future Talcott on the Regalia, and we set out to to take Loqi Tummelt’s heart.

>In Loqi’s Palace, we arrive in some private gambling room with a giant slot machine. Loqi’s Shadow was on a throne. Sitting near him like a lap dog was Iris in a wedding dress. Clearly that’s his cognition of her.

Gladiolus: Iris!?

It’s alright! That’s just a cognitive copy. It’s not really her. Remember?

Gladiolus: I know. But it looks so much like her.

Shadow Loqi: So, has the king come to come to wish us the happiest marriage?

Noctis: There isn’t going to be a marriage. We’re here to save Iris and stop you.

(in the voice of a stereotypical teenage bridezilla) You are so mean. Why care about me, anyway? I thought you like Lunafreya.

Noctis: I’m doing this because you’re my friend and Gladiolus cares about you too much to let you marry this guy who’s only using you to get at me.

Gladiolus: He’s right. I care about you, Iris. But you wouldn’t know that... Because you’re not the real Iris.

Shadow Loqi: Cleaver. I made the little doll to get me ready for the real thing. So, King Noctis, how do you like it? The war you and the Oracle have been trying to stop for so long is going to be ended by use instead of you.

I doubt you did anything. (whispering) You know, because I’m from the future.

Anyway, we’re not going to let you use an innocent girl for your revenge plot. That’s not how marriage works.

Or forced union like this is not a valid marriage. So we’ve come to stop it.

You d bag. You won’t win in this situation. We’ll beat you to the ground and take your Treasure.

Shadow Loqi: Tech! I’d like to see you try.

You’d be surprised by what we can do now.

We won’t be intimated by whatever mecha nightmare you have cooked up.

Especially since I will be doing all the cooking.

Now if you’ll just kindly step aside and let us take the Treasure off your hands, no one has to do anything drastic.

Shadow Loqi: You mean like this?

>Loqi’s Shadow drew out a blade and killed Cognitive Iris. Luckily, Gladiolus calmed himself and remembered that the real Iris is safe for now.

Prompto: Now that’s just sick.

Shadow Loqi: I will not rest until I finally have what I want. To see Noctis writhe in anguish for what he did to me.

Noctis: Well that’s what happens when you mess with an Assassin.

>We laughed a bit at that.

Shadow Loqi: (getting aggravated) So you think what happened to me is funny, do you!? Fine! You won’t surrender yourself to me... I shall have to make you. BEHOLD, MY GREATEST WEAPON!

>Then, something fell from the ceiling.

>Shadow Loqi gets inside.

Prompto: This can’t be good.

But it’s nothin’ we can’t handle. Oracle, do your thing!

Oracle: Well, it looks like this enemy’s a little tough. Better go big or go home.

>Oracle goes Ultimate.

Oracle: PERSONA!

>Prometheus scans the magitek armor.

Oracle: I’m not sensing any weaknesses. And I advise against using Physical and Gun attacks. It’s resistant to it. But you might have luck with Elemental Spells. But don’t use Bless attacks. It absorbs it. But Electricity seems more effective.

Skull: If Electricity is all that can work, might as well use it. But I better do that with all I got.

>Skull goes Ultimate.

Skull: PERSONA!

>I change Personas.

Joker: PERSONA!

Gladiolus: I’m fighting as well. It’s my sister he’s got.

Future Talcott: And me.

Gladiolus: Can you fight?

Future Talcott: Sure... Iris taught me. Or will teach me. And I’ve been working on my Elemancy.

Gladiolus: Alright. Just be careful not to run out.

Oracle: I wouldn't worry. If his cognition is strong enough, those Magic Flasks will hardly run out.

Gladiolus: Fair enough. Let’s do this.

Future Talcott: I’m with you all the way!

(Insert song: Nothing is Promised)

>Shadow Omega uses Snap on me. Luckily, I dodged it. Seiten Taisei uses Ziodyne. Just as predicted, it was effective, but not enough to knock it down or even Shock it. Thor does the same. Still no shock. Gladiolus uses Thunderbolt to strike it. Then, Future Talcott uses Thundaga. It may not be as impressive Ziodyne, but I can tell it’s just as powerful.

Shadow Loqi: You’re wasting your time. Your little weapons and magic are no match for me.

>Shadow Omega uses Triple Down. It was a Critical Hit on Skull. Shadow Omega attacks with Triple Down again.

Oracle: He has a point. As long as he’s in that MA, we can’t touch him. If we have any chance of beating him, we’ve got to get rid of that armor.

Noctis: I think I have an idea, but I can’t do it alone. Joker, I’m letting you decide who should go with me. Then, it’ll be your job to detract him long enough for me to execute my plan.

Joker: Right.

>I need to choose three people to help Noctis get rid of that MA. I think carefully and I think I know who can help him.

>>Mona >Panther >Fox >Queen >>Noir >Crow >>Ignis >Prompto

Mona: Alright. You can count on us, Joker.

Noir: We won’t let anything bad happen to the king.

Iginis: Right, shall we go?

Noctis: Yes. Joker, Skull, Gladiolus, Talcott, keep Loqi distracted.

Joker: Good luck.

>With that, Noctis, Mona, Noir, and Ignis all hide behind a pillar near Shadow Omega. Seiten Taisei and Thor both use Ziodyne. Still no Shock. Gladiolus attacks. This time, we managed to Shock him.

Oracle: Good, now your attacks should have a technical hit. But be careful you don’t get Shocked as well.

Future Talcott: No promises.

>Future Talcott goes in and attacks. It was a technical hit, but he ended up getting shocked himself.

Oracle: Told you.

Shadow Loqi: Foolish man. You should have listen to your friend.

>Shadow Omega uses Firaga (which is like Agidyne) on Gladiolus. Luckily, he’s resistant to it.

Noctis: (whispering) Okay, let’s move in a bit closer.

Mona: (also whispering) Roger that, Your Majesty.

>They move a bit closer to the throne. Seiten Taisei uses Matarukaja to boost our attack, I use Non-Static Gum to cure Future Talcott of the Shock.

Gladiolus: You okay there?

Future Talcott: I can keep going.

Gladiolus: Good... Cause I think I know how we can be more effective.

Future Talcott: How?

>Gladiolus whispers something into his ear. Then he whispered it into mine.

Joker: That’s crazy...

It just might work.

Future Talcott: At your command.

Joker: ... Go for it.

Shadow Loqi: What are you...

>Future Talcott performs a sweep kick. Then, Gladiolus adds a slash and throws Future Talcott into the air. Future Talcott slams his legs into an overhead arc kick at Shadow Omega. Comebine with using Thunderbolt, Shadow Omega became Shocked.

Joker: I don’t want you two getting Shocked yourself. Use this.

>I give them each a Nuclear Magatama.

Gladiolus: This should do fine.

>Gladiolus and Future Talcott both use the Nuclear Magatama. They were a technical hit. Shadow Omega can’t move do to the Shock.

Noctis: (still whispering) Good job, you two.

Noir: (also whispering) We’ll thank them after this heist.

Ignis: (also whispering) Right. Shall we then?

>They move again and are behind the throne. Seiten Taisei and Thor both use Ziodyne. Gladiolus attacks. Thankfully, he didn’t get Shocked. Future Talcott uses Thundaga. Shadow Omega recovers from the Shock.

Shadow Loqi: You will pay for that transgression, you foolish Lucians!

>Shadow Omega uses Riot Gun. Now we were low on health.

Shadow Loqi: Any last words?

Noctis: Just this: You need eyes in the back of your head!

Shadow Loqi: !

>Noctis, Mona, Noir, and Ignis all attack Shadow Omega from the back which seems to be a weak point. After they hit, Shadow Omega is gone and Shadow Loqi is still up, but now it looks like we can do more damage now.

Joker: Now’s our chance! Let’s do this!

Gladiolus: Finally! I’ve been waiting for this.

>After the attack, Shadow Loqi was still up, but we did some significant damage.

Oracle: Without his MA, this guy’s stats are probably different. Let’s see what’s new.

>Prometheus scans Shadow Loqi.

Oracle: Got it! He’s weak to Fire.

Joker: I’ll handle this.

>I change Personas.

Joker: PERSONA!

>Mada uses Agidyne. It knocks Shadow Loqi down and even Burns him.

Joker: Shall we?

>After the attack, Shadow Loqi was still up. Seiten Taisei uses Assault Dive, me and Gladiolus attack, and Future Talcott uses Fire (like Agi). It knocks him down but we don’t an All-Out Attack this time. Instead, Future Taclott attacks.

Shadow Loqi: I need to rebuild my armor. I can still fight until I do.

>Loqi uses a Mega-Potion. The Burn bites away at his health. Seiten Taisei uses Assault Dive again. Mada uses Agidyne again. However, Shadow Loqi dodged it. Gladiolus takes out a Magic Flask and casts Firaga. It knocks Shadow Loqi down this time.

Gladiolus: Finally, some head-to-head action!

>After the attack, Shadow Loqi is still up. Guess that Mega-Potion helped him. Then, Future Talcott attacks.

Shadow Loqi: Ready to see how I fair without my armor? It will blow you away.

>Shadow Loqi takes out a Magic Flask and casts something similar to Garudyne on Skull. It knocks him down. Then, he attacks Skull again. The Burn once again bites away at Shadow Loqi’s health.

Oracle: This is bad. If he rebuilds that MA, it’s going to be difficult to beat him. And I’m sure if Noctis and the others won’t be able to do what they did last time.

Gladiolus: We’ll just have to beat him before he does that.

>Seiten Taisei uses Assault Dive again. Mada uses Agidyne again. However, he dodged it this time. Gladiolus changes blades.

>Gladiolus attacks and Shadow Loqi is knocked down.

Gladiolus: I’ve been waiting for this!

>After the attack, Shadow Loqi was still up. Future Talcott uses Fire. It knocks him down again.

Future Taclott: In the words of that guys with the funny green ring from outer space: No evil shall escape my sight! ... Or should I say our sight?

>After the attack, Shadow Loqi was still up. God, is this guy tough or what?

Shadow Loqi: Is that really all the best you can do? I’m still here standing before you. And now...

>Then, darkness formed around him and another Shadow Omega appeared.

Oracle: It’s back. And I don’t think we’ll be able to handle it this time.

Noctis: In that case... Let’s hope Iris will come through.

Same here.

>Norduscaen Blockade in the real world. Iris was once again forced to join Loqi for dinner... Which she was counting on.

That was a splendid meal tonight. I’ll have to remember to add it to the wedding menu.

Indeed it was... Actually, I would like to add something to that menu.

Loqi: Oh, and what is that?

Iris: Actually, I made it for desert tonight if you like.

Loqi: Very well. I don’t see any harm in it.

>Iris takes a tray and uncovers it.

Loqi: Hmm. Mousse that looks like a Moogle? How... Original.

Iris: It tastes even better than it looks.

Loqi: ... Alright. But only because I can’t resist those chocolate strawberries. And that Kupoberry Sauce looks good, too.

>Loqi takes a spoon and begins eating the dessert... Completely unaware of the truth.

>Flashback...

>A few hours ago, Iris was just taking a short walk when she though she heard something coming up. She turns to see who it is...

Iris: What do you want?

>The two MTs remove their helmets...

Gladiolus: Is that really how you talk to your older brother?

Iris: (whispering) Gladdy! Noctis! What are you guys doing here?

Noctis: Well, we were going to rescue you, but we still need to do something about that new MA Loqi developed. Have you seen it?

Iris: Not yet. Loqi keeps talking about it, but I haven’t seen it.

Gladiolus: He keeps talking about it, yet no one but Verstael Besithia and Caligo Ulldor have seen it.

Iris: I tried asking one of them, but they keep ignoring me. I guess Verstael is still upset about how you saved Talcott from him. And Caligo just doesn’t like answering.

Gladiolus: I see. Then either he doesn’t trust anyone... or he’s just bluffing.

Iris: Either way. He seems dead set on marrying me. I don’t think there’s anything we can do right now.

Noctis: Actually... There might be.

Iris: Does this have something to do with that request Prompto made on that Phantom Aficionado Website?

Noctis: You could say that. They have a plan that might help. And it requires that you use this.

Iris: Is... Is that...

Noctis: Sleeping Powder. From this supposed Witch of the Woods. If you use this on him, it might make it easier to give him a change of heart.

Iris: (taking it) I’m now sure how that works, but I’m willing to try anything... I think I know how to give it to him.

>End of flashback.

Loqi: (finishing) My, that was delicious. Perhaps we shall add it to the menu.

Iris: I’m glad you like it.

Loqi: Hmm. Would you look at this. I recieved a calling card and nothing has happened. I guess these Phanom Thieves have realized that even they are no match for the Son of the House of Tummelt.

>Suddenly, Loqi began to feel a bit drowsy.

Loqi: (with a large yawn) My. I’m a little tired. Guess that dessert was *yawn* really good, it’s left me sleepy. *yawn* I can barely keep... Barely keep... *yawn*

>With that, Loqi quickly falls asleep. Completely out like a light.

Iris: Gladdy, Noctis, Phantom Thieves, other guys, I hope you know what you’re doing.

>Back in Loqi’s Palace, Shadow Loqi was starting to get drowsy.

Shadow Loqi: Wha- What is...

Oracle: It looks like the plan worked. His stats are getting weaker. Electricity should do more damage now.

Skull: Alright, now let’s really go out. Let’s go, Seiten Taisei!

>Seiten Taisei uses Ziodyne. It manages to knock Shadow Omega down.

Skull: Let’s tear ‘em apart!

>After the attack, Shadow Omega was still up. But this time, we did more damage than we thought. I change my Persona back to Thor and he uses Ziodyne. It knock it down again.

Joker: Here’s another one!

>After the attack, Shadow Omega was still up, but now weaker. Gladiolus uses a Magic Flask to cast Thundara. It once again knocks down Shadow Omega. We didn’t do an All-Out Attack this time. Instead, he attacks. Future Talcott also attacks. Shadow Omega tries to use One-shot Kill on me, but I dodged it. Seiten Taisei uses Ziodyne again. This time, Shadow Omega is gone and Shadow Loqi is still here, but knocked down.

Skull: Here we go again!

>After the attack, Shadow Loqi is still up, but now weaker than ever.

Gladiolus: You kidnap my sister. Try to force her to marry you even though she’s only 15. You threatened a child. And for what? Just so you could have cruel revenge on the guy who is not only my king but is also one of my bestest friends? How low can you get?

>Gladiolus attacks with his sword of fire and knocks him down.

Gladiolus: I don’t think we need to all attack. One more hit out to do it. (passes baton to Future Taclott) Care to do the honors.

Future Talcott: Sure thing.

>Future Talcott attacks and Shadow Loqi falls. He is defeated.

Future Talcott: And that’s for Grandpa.

>Then, Shadow Loqi’s golden armor falls off. It begins to sparkle more than usual.

Mona: I’m guessing that armor’s the Treasure.

Shadow Loqi: That armor was the proof of my family’s honor. The symbol of our pride. The identification of where we stand with the Empire.

Queen: If that’s what you think of it, maybe it is a good thing we’re taking it.

Noir: You were so obsessed with your family’s image that you can’t know when you have been defeated. You hold grudges against the wrong people.

Crow: You are much too focused on trying to have things your way that you are completely blind to the whole picture. You know that King Noctis only wants what’s best for this world. The man that even your emperor serves just wants to take over everything. I know this from experience.

Fox: Try to think more carefully about your next actions. You need to consider the consequences they might hold.

Shadow Loqi: But...

Gladiolus: We’re only telling you the truth. You want Eos to literally see another day, right? Then let Noctis and Lunafreya do their thing.

Prompto: That’s true. They’re just good people doing good things. All you do is just whine about everything that doesn’t go your way.

Ignis: Even a good commander needs to know this. It’s not always about you.

Shadow Loqi: ...

Joker: Understand that. If you wish to be recognized as a true man.

Noctis: Exactly. Now, please... Get off our case.

Shadow Loqi: ... Fine. I know when I have been beaten. I shall cease my pursuit of you... For now. I don’t know when I shall be back at this. As soon as I have rescinded the marriage and they see you have succeeded, they will probably take me away. Probably for the best.

Noctis: Yeah. Probably.

Shadow Loqi: And one more thing... You know that new magitek armor I said I was developing to attack Insomnia? ... I was bluffing. I have no such armor. I only told that girl such a story to make her do as I say.

Gladiolus: I’d figured as much.

>With that, Loqi’s Shadow returns to his true self and we take our leave as the Palace crumbles away.

>The next day at the Citadel, the Royal Palace of Lucis in the heart of the Crown City, Insomnia, we, including Cor and even Lunafreya’s brother, Ravus, were in the royal quarters watching the news on the TV.

Reporter: And in other news, Iris Amicitia, daughter of the late Shield of the King, Clarus Amicitia, and younger sister of the currant Shield, Gladiolus Amicitia, has just been released after being held captive by Niflheim Brigadier General Loqi Tummelt. According to sources, Tummelt received a calling card from the mysterious group known as the Phantom Thieves of Hearts. They has lead many to believe that Tummelt had a change of heart at the hand of these thieves. When asked by their thoughts on this situation, Brigadier General Caligo Ulldor and Research Chief Verstael Besithia simply stated, “No comments.” Emperor Iedolas Aldercapt had his own say about this matter.

I am more shocked that General Tummelt would even consider marrying a girl much younger than him. There are plenty of beautiful women with us that he could choose from. I understand that he merely wanted to give those foolish Lucians and their king the humiliation they deserve, but there are some lines even we will not cross.

Reporter: We also tried to get word from Imperial Chancellor Ardyn Izunia about his thought on the subject. However, no word has yet come to us. We can only assume that he does’t wish to answer or that he simply has nothing to tell us. Currently, General Tummelt is being taken to a hospital in Altissia for psychiatric observation. As for Iris Amicitia, she released to the care of former Niflheim Commodore Aranea Highwind and is now being returned to the Crown City. More updates as this story unfolds.

Looks like another successful heist.

Yes. You have done us a great service.

Thank you, Lady Lunafreya.

Just do not let it go to your heads. I still cannot believe we put our faith in thieves.

C’mon, we know yer happy about this.

Ravus: ... Maybe.

>Then, the door opened.

She has arrived.

>Then, Iris and Aranea walk in. Iris quickly runs to Gladiolus and they hug.

Iris: Thanks so much for getting me out of there!

Gladiolus: Anytime.

I’m so glad that you’re alright.

Iris: Same here.

Future Talcott: I think the future’s pretty much safe now.

?????? ??????: No kidding.

>We quickly turn to see some new, yet familiar, faces coming from the Velvet Room.

Future Talcott: I was wondering when you guys would know I’m gone.

Yeah, well, we remember this as well. You have the Phantom Thieves to thank for that.

Fair enough.

Noctis: So what brings you into our time? Aren’t you worried we might upset the Timeline?

Naw, just here for pickup.

Future Talcott: I guess that means my ride is here.

Yeah, well, don’t make a habit out of this.

He’s right. There is no telling what may happen if we keep traveling through time like this.

Yeah, don’t want to set us all back to the Stone Age.

Or worse, erase the entire future.

He’s gotta point.

Future Noctis: Well, we’ll be off.

>The future visitors were making their way to the Velvet Room, Talcott runs to his future self.

Talcott: Wait. We’ll we see each other again?

>Future Talcott takes Talcott’s hat, the one he got from Cid Sophiar, Cindy’s grandfather, and places it on his younger self’s head.

Future Talcott: (smiling) Talcott, we’re the same person. I think meeting each other again is going to happen either way.

Talcott: I guess... Hey, you think Grandpa would have been proud of what you did? About what we did?

Future Talcott: Well, I’m not going to lie to you. When I think about Grandpa, I can’t forget the scars that his death left behind that it just makes me roar. And I can tell that you’re going through the same.

Talcott: (looking a bit down) It’s true. I feel like I let Grandpa down. Like I was responsible for his death.

Gladiolus: That’s not true. Jared knew what he was getting into. He was a great man.

Future Gladiolus: A lot of us are alive because of him. You’re alive because of him. We owe him a lot. All we can do is honor that man he was... And still is.

Future Talcott: That’s right... You just need the willpower to live through even the brightest days and blackest nights.

(whispering) I didn’t think Shiro or Hal Jordan had something to do with this.

(also whispering) I’ll explain later.

Future Talcott: Just be brave, Talcott. You’ll be alright.

Talcott: ... (begins smiling) I will. Thanks... Me.

Future Ignis: Right. Shall we be off.

Lunafreya: Good fortune to you all.

Prompto: See ya soon.

Future Prompto: Same here.

>With that, the visitors from the future enter the Velvet Room... Future Talcott tips his hat and Talcott does the same. Then, they were gone. Back to their own time.

Ignis: Did they leave already? That’s a shame. We just finished making lunch.

I’m sure we’ll see them again... Especially the future Talcott.

Boy, yer impossible. You know that?

Yusuke: By the way, what is for lunch today?

Well, me and Ignis came up with it ourselves.

>We presented a very colorful and beautiful display of curry with rice.

Wow! I hope it tastes as good as it looks.

Believe us, the taste will be unforgettable.

>We set the table and we all (except for Gentiana) feast. After one bite...everyone nearly choked, except for Yusuke, Gladiolus, and Prompto. But that eventually changed to satisfaction.

This taste!

Spicy yet sweet? That’s a new one.

That is an interesting notion.

Ignis: I’m glad you sort of like it. We call it “Inferno Garden of the Master”.

It is such a masterpiece. Truly your greatest work yet. I just feel so inspired.

I’m glad you love it, Yusuke.

Prompto: It’s definitely took my heart.

>We all had our lunch and celebrated our successful heist.

>Meanwhile, in Gralea, the capital of the Niflheim Empire, Verstael Besithia was still in shock on how a bunch of thieves could do that to one of their generals.

How could he let this happen!? Beaten by no only a bunch of Lucians, but also by children!? What are things coming too?

?????: Having a hard day, are you?

>He turns around to see who spoke.

Verstael: You would know, would you? You had plenty of them... Considering that you are even older than I am.

True. I have been around long enough to have them.

Verstael: Have you come all the way here just to ask me that?

Ardyn: That depend... What were you expecting me to ask you?

Verstael: (chuckling a bit) I suppose you know about what happened with that boy.

Ardyn: Yes... When you tried to control him and when your ‘son’ save him from you, they both called you “ugly old crackpot”... That must have been quite a blow, hasn’t it?

Verstael: True. I am no longer the young man I once was when we first met. Though, what I have lost in youth, I gained in wisdom... However, since Episode: Prompto, it is clear I now seek a pipe dream. And now, here I am, seeking another pipe dream. The same dream anyone at my age would dream about.

Ardyn: Ah, yes... The dream of youth once more.

Verstael: I kind of makes me wish I had your immortality.

Ardyn: I cannot say that living for as long as I have is a total dream come true, still, there are some perks to it.

Verstael: Yes. Now I wish, since I cannot become a god, I can at least regain the youth I have lost. To continue the research I have started many years ago, to rush with the wind that blows freely... To feel the warmth of a woman’s flesh. For that, I no longer even care for the empire or this war... I wish to live again.

Ardyn: That is some wish... What if I told you I met someone... Who can make it come true.

Verstael: Heh! I doubt that even you could accomplish something like that.

Ardyn: Like I said... I met someone.

????: It’s about time you introduced me.

>Then, another emerged from the shadows... On hi-tech tentacles.

Verstael: You? I’ve heard of you.

I am glad to see reputation is known even on Eos... Now tell me about this Prompto you spoke of.

>The plot thickens... Only time will tell.