Author's Note: Enjoy!


To: Mr. and Mrs. Fair

Gongaga

From Zack Fair

Traverse Town

.

Dear Dad and Mom,

How are you guys? I haven't written in a while. I think I've done something worthy of being a hero, but I don't feel like it. Besides, I'm not even sure if it counts. I killed a bad person, but does it count as hero-worthy if I killed him out of self-defense? It's all really confusing. But don't worry. Angeal and Aerith have been helping me sort things out.

I know, now you're probably worrying, but please don't. I'm well and healthy. Trust me. And, even if I don't achieve that rank of war-hero that I've always wanted—what I'm doing now is really great and I'm having fun. I think this is what I want to do. I go around helping people. I'm okay with that.

Also, since I haven't given you a place to send letters, you can send letters to the Traverse Town hotel. Just address them to Aerith. She'll hold them for me. I visit her enough.

Zack

P.S. Aerith's my girlfriend now.

xx

Midgar

FWD: Cloud Strife

From Tifa Lockhart

Nibelheim

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Cloud,

I keep sending these out, but I'm not even sure if they're getting to you anymore. Probably not. But I think the last time you were on this world, you were here, so I keep hoping that maybe one of these will find you. Maybe.

Life here is quiet without you. Your mom is doing fine. So am I, before you ask.

I seem to say that all every letter, but I feel the need to tell you every time, just in case this is the only letter that reaches you.

If you do stumble upon one of these letters, please write back so I know you're okay.

I miss you.

Tifa

xx

Quistis—

I know there are probably more official ways to do this, but this is the most efficient. I'm going off to rescue Rinoa. Don't follow me. Just in case this goes south, someone has to be able to take on Ultimecia.

Leon

xx

To Traverse Town Hotel

ATTN Aerith Gainsborough

From Squall Leonhart

Balamb Garden

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Aerith,

I'm going to rescue Rinoa. I'm pretty sure it falls under your definition of 'rash' but I just can't keep sitting here doing nothing. It's not like we've done anything in the way of finding Ultimecia anyway. We've mostly just been sitting on our butts, throwing out hypothetical situations of how we'd even approach the situation, given how we lack a Sorceress of our own and we still have no clue how to even get to Ultimecia. It's driving me nuts. I'm going to go get Rinoa. Then, at the very least, I'm doing something. Don't worry, I told Quistis before I left. Edea knows, too. She gave me some advice. I just have to get through Adel. Rinoa's still in there—I know it!

I don't have any advice for Zack, not really. The only thing I've killed that isn't a monster is Adel's body. And she's not really dead, considering she's possessing Rinoa. So, I hate to not have any advice for something so serious, but I really don't. All I can tell him is to keep going and things should get better.

You keep going too, Aerith. When I do come home eventually, I want you in one piece! I'm glad you care about Zack. I mean, you care about most people, but you and Zack seem to have something really special going on. I'm happy for you.

Anyway, I need to be off. Wish me luck. I guess.

Leon

xx

Modeoheim

FWD: Cloud Strife

From Tifa Lockhart

Nibelheim

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Cloud,

This one's a gander. I don't even know if you're here, but it's worth a shot. Maybe someone knows how to get this to you. I can keep hoping.

Your mom and I are fine. Your mom's business is going really well. She asks if I've heard from you, but I told her that she'd hear from you before I did. Oh, I really wish you would write.

My job is going well! I really like giving tours. It's a lot of fun. My self-defense lessons are going well too. Zangan's really good. You would have liked him.

People ask about you sometimes, they seem to think I know where you are. I wonder why that is.

Write back when you can. I'm sure you're out busy adventuring. Good luck!

Tifa

xx

To Traverse Town Hotel

ATTN: Aerith Gainsborough

From Zack Fair

Disney Town

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Aerith,

Remind you to bring you here sometime! It's really awesome. Not sure why Angeal and I are even here, but if I'm completely honest, I think Angeal was just tired of flying. Anyway, the people here are awesome and super accepting. Plus, most of them know of other worlds, so we wouldn't stand out! I like places where I don't stand out.

How are things back in Traverse Town? I know I haven't been gone all that long, but, you know, I have to ask. Basically, I miss you.

I also want to thank you again, for trying to help me figure out how to help Angeal. I didn't think I thanked you properly with Angeal standing right there, since he's being all awkward about it. But, yeah. I really do appreciate it. If you think of anything, just let me know. Your letters always manage to find me.

I miss you.

Oh! I found a dark magic book! The guy I bought it from probably thought I was bonkers. But I told him it was for my girlfriend who's trying to learn how to combat dark magic. He seemed a little less apprehensive about it after that. I think he thought I was going to try and use it. Yeah right. I'll stick with elemental magic, thank you very much.

Anyway, I miss you. I hope to see you soon!

Love,

Zack

xx

To Balamb Garden

ATTN: Squall Leonhart (don't bother fwding)

From Aerith Gainsborough

Traverse Town

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Leon,

I wish you luck. I really do. I'm sending you all the good thoughts I can muster. But, by the time you're reading this, you'll be back in Balamb Garden, which means one of two things: you've either failed your mission, or succeeded. I strongly hope it's the latter. Tell Rinoa hi for me, will you?

I will pass on your words of advice to Zack. Thank you. I'm sure he thanks you, too. He's just not here right now. I've actually got a letter from him to respond to, too! I look forward to both letters from you, and from him. I just like letters, honestly.

Zack and I do have something special. And I'm very thankful for that.

Oh, you'll never believe it. Yuffie said she missed you today. I'm not kidding.

Now, you go and get Rinoa and you be careful! Sending good thoughts, as always.

Aerith

xx

Junon

FWD: Cloud Strife

From Tifa Lockhart

Nibelheim

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Cloud,

I will send a letter to every darn city on this world if it means you'll get one of them.

Your mom and I are doing absolutely lovely. But we both miss you. I'm not even ashamed to say that I missed you, so there!

If you get this, write back and let us know you're safe. Well, write your mom. I'm planning on leaving town, soon. I'll leave a paper trail (hopefully) so your mom can keep in contact with me at least. Let her know and she'll pass the news onto me.

Or I'll find you. Whichever happens first.

Yes, you read that right. I'm going to follow you. As soon as I have everything in order here. That's the plan, anyway. I suddenly realize why it took you so long to leave.

Write!

Tifa

xx

To Disney Town

ATTN: Zack Fair (FWD if necessary)

From Aerith Gainsborough

Traverse Town

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Zack,

I'm so happy you found a book for me! I can't wait to see it! Granted, I can't wait to see you either. Don't forget that. I miss you, too! Silly. Did you think I wouldn't? Visit soon! (And not just for that book! Though I'm really excited about it.)

Next time you come over, you should take me to this 'Disney Town'. I'm sure it's as lovely as you say.

Love,

Aerith

xx

To Traverse Town Hotel

ATTN: Aerith Gainsborough

From Angeal Hewley

Prankster's Paradise

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Aerith,

Forgive my brevity. Enclosed is a letter that you will need to give to Zack. I can't quite say when, but you will know when the time is. You are a wonderful person and you help Zack to be good, too. I am grateful of that. All my thanks, as well as all my apologies—

Angeal