Prologue
This is the end…
I am to die.
I'm satisfied, I've done my duty. I've made amends.
I'm prepared to leave this life.
I feel nothing.
I look at him.
And my heart aches.
Now… why do I feel this way? This… pain.
What will become of that child? He's still just a child.
… Ah… I understand now.
Leaving… and being left behind… they are both hard…
I think of them;
The ones I loved and remembered.
The memories that cloud my mind only increase the pain.
I wanted to be able to love them so much more…
His eyes have finally opened and continue to stare at me.
I can't read his face.
I can't think; My mind is unfocused.
But, I need to tell you.
Please… even if you forget me…
Keep your promise.
Live.
For them. And continue. Or else…
"I won't… forgive you."
These are the only words that can leave my mouth.
His face changes; I still can't read it.
He turns away.
Thank you.
And… I'm sorry.
I had so much more I wanted to tell you, to show you, to teach you.
But please… keep your promise.
I close my eyes.
