The Asylum from Light

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Hello there! I have recently played FFXIII and I have to say that the game was really awesome and had interesting characters. I have decided to begun writing this fanfiction that basically puts the cast to our world with a whole new story. The story will have many changes when compared to the original game but I hope you don't mind. Anyway, grab some popcorn and enjoy the story! I will try to update as often as I can so bear with me.

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The Asylum from Light

Prologue

Somewhere deep in the Saharan desert, a group 10 of people would be seen walking in the sand. These are not your average desert dwellers though. These people minus 4 are in the service of PSICOM, an elite military unit in service of the ever expanding World Council. This authoritarian government basically controls much of the world except certain little areas that has resisted it's rule since it's inception. PSICOM troops were currently escorting 4 fugitives that were charged for planning to overthrow the government and has been punished for exile in desert, the worst punishment you would get alongside being deported to a faraway planet that is said to contain beasts so vile and horrible that you would not live there for longer than 10 minutes. The exact contents of this planet are classified by the government and nobody is said to ever come out of there alive.

-Please, have mercy on my soul. One of the prisoners pleaded.

-Shut up prisoner, you are already getting on my nerves. Unfortunately, we don't have any means of silencing you besides killing you straight but orders are orders and you are to be exiled into the desert. One of the guards said.

After a while. The guards released the restraints and then entered the hovership, leaving the fugitives stranded in the desert.

-That deportation went quite nicely. I wonder how our leader is doing? One of the guards said inside the hovership.

-I don't know yet. Haven't watched his broadcasts often but I am sure we shall find soon. Another guard, the drived replied.

-There is one small little thing though...

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Chapter 1: The Gift

A woman only known as Lightning, surname Farron sat alone in the living room of her house located in the Bodhum, one of the several cities build after the government rose into power. These cities have their own local government and with it, their own chapter of the Guardian Corps of which Lightning was part of. Bodhum was located by the sea in what was once the prosperous state of California.

Lightning was currently watching television when the door to the living room was opened. Standing in the door way was Lightnings younger sister Serah.

"Hey sister, there is someone waiting for you!" Serah said.

Lightning paid her no attention.

"No response sister. Well, that's typical of you. Well, I shall go and fetch him now"

Serah then left the room.

Lightning left out a sight and took a sip of his coffee.

The door to the living room opened again and this time in the doorway was a tall man wearing glasses and a suit.

"Hello, is anybody there? No, you don't need to talk. I can see you are in there, sitting in your couch and all. Anyway, where was I? Oh yes, there is this package you see. It just arrived recently. And I was assigned to deliver it to you." The man said. The man had a British accent.

Lighting standed up and eyed this man from head to toe.

"Who are you? I don't have time to talk with an idiot like you"

"Don't call me an idiot. It makes me, how to put this, extremely furious. That aside, I am Stephen Johnson. From the Postal Service. Anyway, I just left the package in the kitchen. You can simply walk over there and retrieve it. Anyway, have to go. My next assignment is about to start. I hope we meet again. You are such a pleasant woman. Have to go. Bye!"

With these words, the man left.

Lightning entered the kitchen. There, in the table was a package with a note attached to it. It read: From Amodar to the best sergeant the B. S. R. has ever seen. The back of the note had the address of Lightning's house.

Lightning opened the package to reveal a sword like weapon.

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Chapter 2: Meet NORA

The next day, Lightning was observing her new gunblade. These were only issued to the best of the best and Lightning was unsure of why Amodar would trust her with a gift like that. Putting that though aside, she decided to go outside for fresh air.

Lightning barely stepped out of his house when someone tapped on here shoulder. Lightning looked over and saw a man wearing a black headband and a white coat looking at her. In his hand, he held a necklace shaped like a bolt.

"Hey there. Excuse me, but is this necklace yours?" The man said.

Lighting took the necklace and inspected it for a while. She then fitted it around her neck.

"This is my necklace. Where did you find it?"

"I found it by the beach. I saw that you left it behind about 2 days ago. Be glad that I was able to pick it up before anyone else could"

Lighting inspected the man from head to toe.

"I recognize you. You were in the news recently. You must be Remy Villiers"

"Yes, it's me. Although I would like to be called as Snow. Anyway, it's great to meet you"

Serah Farron suddenly appeared on the porcht and saw the conversation. Snow looked at Serah briefly before winking. Serah appeared to blush before retreating back inside.

"What was that about?" Lightning wondered.

Suddenly, a woman and three yound men walked towards Lightning and Snow. One of the men had his hair dyed blue and another was tan and tough looking.

"Snow, there you are. I wondered where you are. You were supposed to be at the bar." The woman said.

"Oh sorry Lebreau. I just wanted to do a one thing first."

Who are they?" Lightning asked.

"They are my friends. That woman is Lebreau who is my second in command and the three men are Gadot, Yuj and Maqui. Together, we are NORA. Or in other words, No Obligations, Rules or Authority"

"And what exactly it is that you do?"

"We usually do many kinds of odd jobs like saving people from wild animals and that kind of stuff. Our proudest accomplisment was when we saved a poor man from a couple of thugs in New York city"

Lightning let out a sigh.

"Anyway, that's enough talk for today. We need to get back to the bar near the beach, that is kind of our unofficial headquarters. See you around"

Snow the others then left the area. Lighting then went back inside.

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Chapter 3: Life is Hope

In New York City, a small boy with the name of Hope Estheim was walking the streets after a long day in school. He decided to sit in a bench in the Battery Park while waiting for his friend Brittany. She soon sat beside Hope.

"So, Hope Estheim, how was your day at the school?" Brittany asked while eating ice cream.

"Nothing much Brittany. Although I am really excited for the exams"

"Is that it?"

"Yes, that is indeed all that I have to say about today." Hope replied.

"Well, what do you want to do then, Hope?"

"Me? I just want to relax. I am planning to visit Bodhum next week with Mom. She just loves that place. Especially since the annual fireworks festival is coming up"

After a while, the 2 friends parted ways. Hope decided to visit a nearby deli called Wallaby's to buy himself some coke. When he stepped outside, he caught a glimpse of a PSICOM ship in the sky. Curious, Hope decided to follow it.

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Chapter 4: The Mystery

Hope followed the PSICOM-class PLAV (Personal Location Alteration Vehicle) to a the Unity Park (formerly known as the Central Park). There was an area surrounded by guards and electrified fences. Hope hid in a nearby tree because he knew that he would be in a big trouble.

The PLAV landed in the center of the fenced in area and three guards came out. The other guards in the vicinity saluted them at once and then resumed their posts. After a while, a big carrier vehicle landed in the area. Hope gasped at the sight. He had only seen the SCLAV only in textbooks but he never believed he would see one with his own eyes. He felt his blood pressure raise. -I cannot begin think where this is going to. He whispered.

The SCLAV landed in the fenced off area and 4 guards came with couple of large steel boxes that trembled and shaked so wildly that gave the suggestion that there were wild creatures inside. The other guards at once went near the boxes and pulled out little handheld devices. They moved the device near the boxes apparently scanning their contents. After the guards made a nod, the four guards that exited the SCLAV went back inside it which promptly took off.

The other guards then activated their vehicles and attached them to the steel boxes with grappling claws that came near the cockpit. The steel boxes were so heavy that claws from two vehicles were required to move them. Deciding that he has seen enough and in fear that he would be spotted, Hope quickly left the scene.

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Meanwhile, in the skies above the world, there was a huge airship cruising the sky. This was the CCS Grace, one of the prominent ship of its kind used by the Counsil and is also the Skyfleets main tactical base. It was equipped with armaments that anyone wishing to have an airship like that would hope to have, including 24/7 surveillance and six HPDF cannons located in the bow and the rear. Currently, the Head Secretary Galenth Dysley was inside for the occasion. The commander of the PSICOM forces, Jihl Nabaat was also currently inside conversing with Dysley in the ships command centre.

-It is great to have you here, Secretary Dysley. I feel so honoured. Jihl said while making a salute.

-Indeed you are, Jihl Nabaat. Do you have anything to report?

-Let's see. I just received information that that the recent batch of monsters from the Sector Alpha has just arrived safe and sound and the cargo is currently being moved to the Bioweapons Research and Development Station.

-And who was the pilot? Dysley inquired.

-His name was Sazh Katzroy, sir. We have been using him for some time and so far, he has delivered the cargo easily. Of course, I do wonder for how long we can keep it secret from him.

-That is something that we shall see. Now then, if you will excuse me, I need to retreat to my own quarters. Dysley said.

Jihl made a salute and left the command centre.

Dysley then went to the corridors and to his own personal quarters, distinguished from the other rooms with its ornate doors. CCS Grace was the only ship with quarters for High Secretary's personal use. After pressing his thumb to the plate next to the door, a beeping sound emitted from it and Dysley then entered his personal quarters. It provided a nice view over the skies and it's layout closely matched the High Secretary's office in Eden, the administrative capital of the government.

After stepping inside, Dysley quickly shut blinders in front of the windows and then took out a communicator like device from his pocket. It was clearly foreign in origin and it did not resemble standard communicators at all. Dysley pressed a few buttons and a holographic image appeared atop the device.

The entity on the image would be best described as a cross between a lizard and a machine. The entity noticed that Dysley had contacted him and spoke in a deep commanding voice: -Galenth Dysley, it has been a while since we last spoke to each other.

-Same here, Manarok. Dysley replied.

-I was starting to doubt that you have betrayed me.

-No, I would never betray you, Chancellor. It is just that...

-Just what. Out with it!

-It is just that I have been really busy doing my day to day tasks and I have almost forgotten all about you. But you do understand that I am the only person standing between you and my people.

-That is true. You better keep your promise. We have even let you import creatures from one of our dominions and we have been grateful to have been of some help. But betray me even once and your people will suffer." the entity spoke in a fierce voice.

After that, the image vanished. Dysley then opened the windows and while looking out at the skies, he let out a small sigh.

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Chapter 5: Death Surrounds the Dagger

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Over the next few days, Lightning was preparing for her birthday that was on the next Sunday. Snow became a frequent visitor of hers and everytime he seemed to be infatuated to Serah. At least that's how Lightning saw it. The day before her birthday, Lightning was contacted by his boss, Amodar. She went outside and Amodar was already waiting for her.

-There you are. I was almost beginning to think you never woke up. Anyway, we got a really big problem in our hands. Amodar said.

-A problem? What does it matter really. Tomorrow is my birthday and I don't want anyone bothering me.

-Look, Lightning. I know that you have a big day coming up but there is a reason why you must come with me.

Lightning let out a sigh. She looked towards her house and then to Amodar and towards her house once more.

-Fine. I will come with you. But as a compromise, I want a raise to my salary, you get that?

-I can't really promise you anything. Amodar replied back.

After a while, the two were in a warehouse.

-Is this where you wanted to take me Amodar?

-You bet it is.

-But why here. I mean this is just a warehouse.

-You are not seeing the big picture. This warehouse has recently become a scene of murder. A prominent Council official was killed in here recently.

-Killed you say?

-Indeed. And the reason why you are here is because a message from the victim was found near the body. A message that was addressed to you.

-Very well. Lead me to the body.

The two soon arrived at the crime scene. Many policement, investigators and journalists were already at the scene. The body itself was surrounded by barricades and several artifacts were laid out next to it. These artefacts included a knife with some blood in it and what appeared to be a fang.

-Can you please explain what is the situation here?

-This morning, Alan Fitzgerald was killed in this warehouse by that dagger you see next to the body. Research is underway of who killed this man. The only clues we have is the fang. Also, this message was found in his pocket. Amodar said while handing Lightning the message.

-But are you sure it's addressed to me?

-That's what I would like to believe. It's contents are rather cryptic though and no one has been able to decode it. Most likely it has been left there by the killer.

Lightning opened the message and it read:

from F to Lightning

M O B T A N.

I S Y E M

R T W O T

M A V W D T C

B O T O