Lucy gulped and forced the tears back. Crying would do her no good. She had always been such a crybaby. Not this time though. She had letters to write.


Dear Levy-chan,

Well, I guess this means I won't be finishing that book you lent me! It's on my dresser in my apartment, and the spare key's under the mat. Thanks for giving it to me anyway; it was shaping up to be a great story! Oh well.

Back on topic now. Thanks for everything. You are the reason that I didn't give up on writing. I was so encouraged when you actually wanted to read what I wrote. Your constructive criticism and eagerness for more made me happier that I can express. You were always there to talk too and just seeing you always cheered me up. In fact, you were just an amazingly wonderful friend. I will miss you, but don't miss me too much. After all, I'll live on through my stories, right?

With love,

Lu-chan
P.S. Make a move on Gajeel already. If not for the sake of your romantic life, than for the sake of my forever nonexistent one ;)


She had to write that last bit. She had to keep the tone light. She didn't want to burden Levy-chan with a depressing letter. It would crush Levy, and all she wanted was to say goodbye...

Lucy placed the completed letter on top of the other one currently residing on the passenger seat and tore another sheet of paper out of the notebook she'd found in the car.


Dear Erza,

I don't even know where to begin…thank you doesn't even come close to covering everything I want to say to you. You are so chivalrous, beautiful, kind, intelligent, and strong, the strongest person I've ever had the privilege of knowing. I don't know where your strength comes from but I wish I could had possessed a fraction of the determination you have. Fight after fight, after watching you, I was left with a feeling of immense awe and admiration. I have always looked up to you. From your example, I even learned how to keep Natsu and Gray in line (not an easy feat)! You are the older sister that destiny forgot to give me.

Now, I have one final request for you: keep Fairy Tail safe. I know that if anyone can do this, it's you. Protect our nakama with twice as much gusto than you do currently, because I no longer can. Continue being strong and inspiring everyone around you. Please, for me.

With love,

Lucy


Lucy felt a tear slip down her cheek. No, she couldn't give up and wallow in self pity. She had to keep writing. There were so many more people she had to say goodbye to. She glanced at the timer; 42 minutes left.


A/N: So I actually timed myself when I wrote the letters. Yup yup Sam is feeling smart-ish. Oh, and sorry for the not-so-quick update! I'll *try* to be more prompt in the future.