A/N: I just posted chapter 10, and I'm writing chapter 11 as of this moment. It's decided, this would be the last entry for the series. The letter "C" is showing up. Again, I want to say a thank you to all of you guys who have been following, even though there's less than five of you guys in total. I remember each and every one of your names. James Warren Shepard, my first subscriber, Rainbowboobies, and of course, Carleen. This has been a great journey and experience for me. I've never shown my writing to others before, except for my teacher (homework) and my parents (only showed them once though. They said I would never be able to make it as an author). And I appreciate all of the feedback. They've helped me improved, or at least I like to think that I've gotten better at this. I'm planning to do a sequel, written in Ashley's point of view. It's probably gonna be interesting since I don't like poetry. Please leave a comment stating if you would like me to do that. Or I would probably start working on other stuff. Again, thank you for reading. And I hope you enjoyed this series as much as I have.

We all knew the fight against the Reapers wasn't a walk in the park. But to see London, or what's left of it being obliterated... Holy Mother of Mercy. I'm speechless, tongue-tied. For once I really don't know what to say. I just realised how meaningless my words of comfort sounded to Garrus when I discussed about Palaven. Or consoling Liara on what happened to Thessia. Nothing could describe what was going through my mind.

Angst? Anger? Rage? Torn? Disheartened? It's like one big milkshake of emotions. The sight before my eyes nearly knocked the wind out of me. Whatever flicker of hope I made myself hold on to just... Extinguished. But no matter what I feel, it doesn't matter anymore. We planned to take back Earth, and I plan on going through with it.

So with every last bit of strength I have left, I'll see that our dreams become a reality. I'll use my voice, as the mascot. I'll make them believe what I can't. I'll inspire, like I always have. I'll make sure we win, even if it means losing everything I have, or have left. We lost too much. We gave too much. It's a debt long overdue. And we can't wait anymore. It's time to collect it from the Reapers.

To see Quarians and Geth helping each other. To have the Genophage cured. Looking at the Asari Commandos fighting with so much fervour despite Thessia. Seeing peace between the Salarians, Turians, Krogan. All waging war, except this time, they stand on the same side. Witnessing the loss of Earth, Palaven, Thessia. The abduction of entire colonies. We're in too deep. We can't afford to lose.

I'll fight. For Garrus. For Liara. They need their homeworld as bad as we do. I'll persevere. For Tali. For Legion. The peace between them was not achieved easily. I'll keep going. For Wrex. The Krogan finally found hope. They're not going to lose it that easily. I'll keep up, for Jacob and his unborn child. For Kaidan, whose sacrifice was the only reason that we stand on Earth now.

And for you. You've always kept me grounded, like an anchor. You were like a life buoy when I was drowning. You meant the world to me. One of the only bright spots in my life that has been covered in darkness most of the time. To hear you say those three words to me... It was... I don't know the right expression. I just wish we had more time together. I can see the future that we would have together, after all of this nonsense is over. But I have a feeling only one of us is getting out of this alive, and it won't be me. I know I promised you that you would never lose me again. And I want to keep my promise. But I don't know what will happen. I don't know what fate has in store for us. I just hope it's merciful enough to make you forget me should worse come to worst. I don't want you to remain stuck in the past like those two years. You have to be strong, for your mother, Abbey, Lynn. And especially Sarah. I know you want to be with me until the very end, but please try to understand when I didn't pick you as part of my squad for the final assault.

I love you Ash. And I'm glad I got the chance to say it to you before.

Let's go end this.

[SYSTEM MESSAGE: USER: COMMANDER SHEPARD HAS SET FOR THESE ENTRIES TO BE SENT TO USER: ASHLEY M. WILLIAMS UPON CEASE OF LIFESIGNS.]

Afternote: Just to let you guys know, this entry is written during the past where you get to speak with everyone for the final time. There won't be anymore entries. Because I can't see Shepard typing out an entry while shooting at "Marauder Shields". LOL. If you guys really want closure, then go check out my other one-shot. Thanks for reading. Again, I hope you enjoyed reading this series of mine as much as I enjoyed writing it.