Final Fantasy 16 AU Draft

Same as the Prologue; Annabelle the bitch betrayed her Nation, slewed her husband and offered Clive to the Holy Empire of Sanbreque.

Dion came to know about what happened at the Phoenix Gate from his Dragoons and despised Annabelle for her actions. He later became devastated when his Father announced his marriage to her and Annabelle will be Dion's stepmother from now on.

Dion refused to accept her. And noticed his Father Sylvestre Lesage, Emperor of the Holy Empire began to act distant towards him ever since that woman stepped into their homeland.

Feeling lonely and neglected, Dion wandered into the basement where he met Clive now a Branded, sitting alone at a fireplace. Both recognized each other. Soon they were sitting together, chatting.

With Clive's mother married to Dion's father, the young blonde Prince joked that they are considered half siblings. He then went ahead to tell Clive about his father's cold treatment and Annabelle's disdain towards him. Clive understands how Dion feels as he's also the same as him. They grew close immediately.

Dion visits Clive everyday. To protect his brother from mistreatment as a Branded, Dion proposed a plan; He asked if Clive is willing to be his bodyguard so both can watch each other's back. Clive agreed.

Thirteen years later, Clive served as Dion's bodyguard, and assisted the Prince in the war against Waloed Kingdom and its Dominant Odin. During rest, Dion admitted that he's getting weary of this war and much more worried for his people's safety. Both Clive and Dion knew the Emperor was getting more and more cold hearted and knew clearly who was the one responsible for all these happenings. It got even worse when Olivier was born.

Sylvestre began to treat Dion more of a war weapon than a son. He only showed his affection towards Annabelle's child. Dion felt even more lonelier but was glad he had Clive at his side as a brother and only friend.

Suddenly a group of Imperial Soldiers under Annabelle's order came into the camp and issued an arrest warrant against Dion for treachery against the Holy Empire. The Prince was utterly confused by this sudden accusation. Before the guards could take him, Clive attacked and with help from a few Dragoons, Clive and Dion escaped.

They were later rescued by Cid. Clive was reunited with his hound, Torgal. And both were warmly welcomed into the hideaway. From Cid, they learnt about the Ice Dominant Shiva being used by the Iron Kingdom for war and agreed to work together with Cid to rescue her.

Clive was shocked to find out that Shiva was actually Jill. Clive introduced Dion to his childhood friend and they instantly got along.

Dion, now a fugitive and an exiled Prince, along with Clive and Jill decided to work with Cid as Outlaws to make a better world for the Branded and others.

The following will be them dealing with Benedikta, Hugo, finding out about Ultima, reuniting with Joshua, fighting against Barbanas and Harbard etc. During their journeys, they were also evading Annabelle's Imperial guards who were looking for Dion.

That's that. If there are people out there who want to use this idea for their fanfics, are welcome to go ahead but pls do give credits lol. 😂