Hi, it's Henry, Henry Hart. No, I'm not dead - wasn't - I wasn't dead. I'm probably six feet underground by the time you receive this letter. Who am I kidding? I will be dead when you receive this. Remember that Maniacs' burnt mark on my right arm? Well, Dr. Minyak injected a device underneath it that can kill me the second his heart stops beating. I have no idea how he did it, but he did. Oh, and before you call me an idiot, I have tried to take it out, but failed.
They slowly took out the piece of paper out of the envelope.
Jasper, you have been my best friend, and you always will be. I won't be there with you anymore, but Charlotte is still here, and Ray and Schwoz too. No, don't give up your gum tube, you earned it. You are a great Kid Danger, Swellview needs you. Thanks for being such an awesome friend. I'm sorry for not telling you the truth, but I have to. I'm proud of you, Jasp.
Jasper put the letter away and broke down into tears. He couldn't believe Henry, his best friend since five, was gone again, this time for real. Henry would never come back again. He held the gun tube in his hand tighter. I won't disappoint you, Hen.
Charlotte, you have been a really good friend to me and Jasper. You're the smart one, and the sensible one. I know you can get through this, but I'm not so sure about Jasper. Promise me, take care of Jasper, don't let him do anything stupid. Thanks, Char, for everything.
Tears streamed down Charlotte's face like rain. She carefully folded the letter, as if it was the most important thing in the world. She refused to believe this, she could still remember every detail of their late night talk. It was only five days ago, yet it seemed so distant. I promise you, Hen.
Ray, thank you for this job, this chance, this opportunity. Don't blame yourself for this, it's not your fault, I'm the one who accepted this job, and I'm glad I did. Being your sidekick is the most memorable thing I've ever done in my entire life, and it is one of the most precious memories. You're like the father I never had, Ray.
Ray's hands shook violently and tears threatened to fall out of his eyes. He could never imagine that the boy he met five years ago would mean this much to him. His life had never been boring ever since Henry arrived, then his friends came along. He knew he should tell Henry to give up this job, but he never had the guts to ask him to do so, much less fire him. He was afraid to lose him. You're like the son I never had, Kid.
Schwoz, you have been a great friend to me. And ever since you joined us in the Man Cave, it has been more interesting than ever. You really are a genius, with all these cool stuff you invented. I'm sorry that I treated you badly sometimes, please accept my apology. Keep inventing, Schwoz.
Schwoz ran out of the room and hid in a corner, crying. Henry was the first person who welcomed him in the Man Cave, and he had been a good friend ever since, even though Henry occasionally treated him badly. Thank you, Henry.
Veronica, we first met five years ago, when we were just thirteen. Four years later, we met again. You have been by my side since that day, you're the one who helps me when I'm stuck, comfort me when I'm sad. I'm sorry that I sent you to the Maniacs, I truly am. If I could go back in time, I would never do such a thing. I love you, Veronica.
Veronica locked herself in her room, crying her eyes out. She sobbed, and put away the letter that she had read for at least twenty times. She loved Henry, ever since they first met, but she never had the chance to say that to him. I love you too, Herbert.
Adam, you have been my sidekick for almost a year. You helped a lot, really, a lot. The Underground probably wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you. Thus, I name you the new leader of the Underground. Please take good care of this organization, Adam.
Adam sniffed, trying to stop himself from crying. He didn't succeed, though. Henry took him in when he was homeless. He had been his mentor, his friend, and more importantly, his family. I won't let you down, Henry.
To every member of the Underground, thank you all for supporting me during my journey, if it wasn't for you guys, I would never get revenge for my family. I now announce that Adam will be your new leader. Thank you, guys.
The vigilantes mourned their beloved leader. Some remained quiet, some weeped, and the other cried loudly when Adam read them the letter.
Love,
Henry Prudence Hart
A/N
This is the end of Phoenix Rising, thank you all for reading this story. Also, a huge shoutout to RandomNerd3, the original writer of this story.
Thank you.
~ZoeyJH06 & hellotheregirlypops
