25 Days – Christmas Wishes for Those We've Lost (All)

"Today would have been…" Bartz thought. "The last day that my mom was alive."

"Huh?" Zidane looked at him. "Why are you thinking of something like that?"

"Well, she loved Christmas. You know, it was her favorite holiday, aside from her birthday." The mime ran his hand through his brown hair. "I wish I could tell her 'Merry Christmas.'" He sighed, leaning back and staring at the stars. "I hope she can hear me. And Dad, too. Even Galuf." They sat, noiselessly.

"Palom and Porom." Cecil stated abruptly. "They were fond of Christmas as well. They sacrificed themselves for my team. For that, I'm grateful. I also want to wish them a Merry Christmas."

"Aerith." Cloud murmured. "Zack."

"Auron and Mom." Tidus mumbled, tears in his bright blue eyes. Yuna patted him comfortingly, though she had begun to cry as well.

"Father." She whispered. Terra glanced over, her own hands enfolding over her heart.

"The people of Mobliz."

"My friends…" Squall trailed off.

"Josef and Scott." The weaponsmaster bowed his head.

"The Warriors of Dark." Luneth said.

"Vivi." Zidane spoke quietly.

"Reks." Vaan closed his eyes, anger and sorrow mingling in his heart.

"Mother and Father." Lightning susurrated.

"My companions." Light said.

All of the warriors gazed up at the stars, hearts heavy with nostalgia.

"Our friends." Bartz spoke. "Our families. We can still wish them a Merry Christmas." The mime whispered a Fire spell, starting a small blaze. He pulled paper from his pocket and began to write. "Dear Mom and Dad. Galuf, too." He read aloud. "I miss you a lot, but I know you're safe, wherever you are. Think of me and Boko every once in a while. Merry Christmas, and I love you." Most were shocked into silence as Bartz dropped the paper in the fire. "Now they'll get the card."

"Palom, Porom. You were wonderful to be around. Thank you for helping our team. I will never be able to thank you enough. Merry Christmas, my friends." Cecil penned.

"Zack and Aerith, you were amazing and inspiring people. I hope your flowers bloom up there. Happy Holidays." Cloud closed his eyes, writing with intensity and emotion.

Tidus grabbed a piece of paper and jotted feverishly. "Mom, Auron. Merry Christmas. I wanted to get you presents, but this card will have to do. I love you, Mom. You too, Auron."

"My dear father…"

"People of Mobliz."

"Ellone—no. Big sis."

"Josef, Nelly, and Scott. Rest assured that we wish you a Merry Christmas."

"I didn't know you too well, Warriors of Dark, but may your days be merry and bright."

"Vivi, my heart goes out to you, my best buddy. Don't forget me, cause I won't forget you. Merry Christmas, little guy."

"Reks, you were my best friend and the best brother I could ever have."

"Mom, Dad. Serah and I are fine, and I wish you both a heartfelt Merry Christmas. From…Claire Farron."

"To my fellow warriors who had helped me along my journey, I thank you all."

Each in turn, dropped their papers into the fire, watching the papers crumple into ash, and the ash rise into smoke. Their words seemed to rise up, like whispers of quietude, each sending a message they could not send themselves.

"Merry Christmas, everyone."

The tears that were shed were in respectable silence; even though they cried, their hearts were light, knowing that the ones they loved would receive their wishes.

A/N: A more serious one. I decided to throw Vaan and Yuna in there, too. Even though I'm rather fond of serious scenes, light ones are more fun to write. I'll probably go back to that tomorrow.

You know, I didn't play all the Final Fantasy games, so I had to look up a lot of stuff. But, I guess this one's something I can be proud of.

EDIT: Ah, in response to InhaledCorn, I always imagined people getting pulled from their worlds at different times. So, I decided that Cecil should have been pulled from his world before Palom and Porom came back, because really, I didn't think Tellah would be someone that would enjoy Christmas like kids would.