After reading The Letter by TrishLove (check it out, it's beautiful!), I wanted to do a sort of continuation, but not the kind that many of you are thinking of, probably! :-D This fic was greatly inspired by that fanfic and Dante's Inferno. Enjoy and remember to give me feedback and/or constructive criticism!
Chapter 1: Letters
Dear Cloud,
How are you? It's been quite a while, huh? Barret convinced me to write you because he does care, Cloud. And he says he's sorry for all those things he said. And to be honest, I'm sorry too. Write me back, ok? The kids miss you a lot.
Sincerely, Tifa
Dear Cloud,
You still haven't answered my letter. Look, for the sake of the kids, can you please cooperate with me? I'm trying here. Don't be a pain in the ass.
Yours truly, Tifa
Dear Cloud,
Respond or I will knock you out with a fierce combination of limit breaks.
Fondly, Tifa
You are cordially invited to celebrate the union of
Tifa and John
In the setting of the Midgar Church
2pm
Sunday on the 31st of August
Please RSVP
Dear Cloud,
I hope this is still your address. 3 years ago, I finally mustered up the courage to write you, and I'm afraid it didn't come out right. I was still hurt and didn't know how to communicate my concern. So let me try again--How are you? It's been a while (a long while, now). Barret asked about you the other day and I didn't know how to respond. I really hope you are well. I hope you are also happy.
Marlene got her first boyfriend. Don't be scared, all they do is hold hands and every day he brings her a flower from his backyard. And you know Barret would Big Shot anyone who came near Marlene with pursed lips. If you ask me, cute puppy-love is, I'd say, pretty harmless!
Marlene really misses you, you know? And Denzel too, though he's in those teenage years and hates showing it, or any emotion, for that matter. He wants pay for helping out at the bar, now. Keeps ranting to me about how a man's not a man without his own money. So I humor him by paying him 300 gil an hour.
Note that my address is different now. No, I didn't give up 7th Heaven, of course! I bought an apartment across the street because the bar got so popular that I had to convert it into two floors.
I'm married now. I sent you an invitation to the wedding, but you never responded. You remember Johnny? I've told him all about our adventures and mishaps—he really admires you, Cloud. He treats me very well. We're trying for a second child; hopefully a girl. My little boy is 2 now and really wants to meet "Uncle Cloud".
I… really miss you, Cloud. Old habits die hard, I guess. Though our relationship wasn't perfect, it had its good points, and I'll always treasure those memories. I hope you found what you were searching for. I pray that you are as happy as I am.
Love always, Tifa
Dear Tifa,
I am writing from Cloud's apartment. I hope you don't mind, but I got your new home address from looking through your letters. I'm coming to see you. Some news has to be relayed in person.
Vincent Valentine
Dear Baby Girl,
I'm sorry that Daddy isn't there right now. Tifa told me the news. I just want you to understand that nothing was your fault, all right? I know you blamed yourself when he left 4 years ago, but he loved you. Denzel, too. And Daddy loves you, very much. Though you are almost 13 now, you will always my little girl. Please tell Tifa that I will be there in time for the funeral. Give her a hug for me.
See you soon, DADDY
Dear Tifa,
I will be there for the funeral. I'm so sorry, Teef.
Yuffie
Dear Tifa,
We will be there for the funeral. Shera won't stop crying, but I'm holding out. See you soon.
With love, Cid and Shera
Dear Tifa,
I will be there for the funeral. Please give my condolences to the children. I'm sorry.
Fondly, Nanaki
Dear Tifa,
I will be there for the funeral. Please accept my condolences. I'm sorry.
Fondly, Reeve
Dear Tifa,
I will be there for the funeral. I'm so sorry, dear. Aerith would have felt the same.
Love, Elymra
Dear Mrs. Lockhart,
We heard the news. If it's all right, we would like to attend the funeral. He will be remembered.
Turks
Dear Tifa,
We will attend the funeral. Our condolences to the family.
Dear Tifa,
We will attend the funeral. Please, if there's anything we can do.
Dear Tifa,
We will attend the funeral.
Dear Tifa,
We will attend the funeral.
Dear Tifa,
Dear Tifa,
Dear Tifa…
Teef,
I'm sorry.
Cloud
