Title: Last Letter

Author: Chimera Dragon

Warnings: Character death-fic, post Advent Children.

Pairings: N/A

Author Note: I broke this into two chapters because it makes more sense that way, one is from one perspective and the other is the aftermath.

The Letter

I never considered that I would ever be doing this. Not in my deepest depression. I guess I should have. I was supposed to be the one with all the plans. And I still managed to fail all of those who meant something to me. I suppose, this is my penance for my sins.

Sephiroth was stopped. His brothers were defeated and Shinra is working to rebuild the world. What more could I ask for?

To AVALANCE, I am truly sorry for all the trouble. I'm glad that you finally succeeded.

To Cloud, I'm sorry about Zack. Those responsible for his death were rightly punished. Though; in the end, it changes nothing. Something else I should have planned for. Ignorant foot soldiers trying to do the job of the TURKS. I'm glad for what few things I could do for you.

To Aerith, I'm sorry for all of the horrible things I did. Nothing I could ever do will ever make up for my mistakes. Though, perhaps you can find some way to forgive me. You always were the kind to forgive anyone, anything. I know in my heart that; in some way, you are still around. I also apologize to you for the death of Zack. I know that the two of you were very close and his loss was hard on you.

To Elena, I know your feelings for me and I'm sorry that I couldn't return them. I know we weren't as close as you would have liked to be. Unfortunately, we can not rectify that mistake. Take care of yourself.

To Vincent, you and I were like brothers. I'm sorry that I failed to save you from your pain. I should have been able to do more for you. I regretted everyday I couldn't find a way to help you. In the end an illness took you and I was helpless once again. I'm sorry.

To Reno and Rude, the two of you were two of the most loyal friends anyone could ever ask for. I only gave you a hard time because I never really knew how to be truly affectionate. You both made me more proud than you will ever know. I'm sorry I could protect you more than I did after you joined the TURKS but I know that you both understood.

To my TURKS, you all made me very proud. All of you did what no one else could or would do. You proved your worth a hundred times over. You helped keep me sane through the toughest times. You were my only family.

Finally to Rufus. I'm sorry it had to come to this but my guilt is too great for me to continue to taint those around me. You will be just fine without me. You have grown into a fine man in spite of your father and all that happened in your life. You will do good for the world. May you keep you have found. Thank you for everything.

I believe that covers everyone. Now as the poison I have already taken takes full effect, I shall lay down for my eternal sleep. I know that my job here is done. I am dying anyway; my body could not handle the Mako and Jenova injections. I only hope that my death will not sadden you all for too long.

Farwell,

Tseng Shion

Leader of the TURKS