My love,

By the time you read this, I will be far away. I kept it inside of me for so long. Those visits to the doctor, kept secret. The pain when you touched me, hidden. The fear. Drowned.

I have been suffering from... an invasion in my own body. Incurable. I waited, held on, because you mean so much to me. I felt it growing, taking over. I didn't tell you, because I didn't want you to be afraid. You deny it, but you live with fear as much as I.

Please understand. Don't hate me. I couldn't bear it if you hated me.

I will miss the life I once had. Hotaru, Setsuna. Our princess. Even the duty we felt was so unfair. But most of all I will miss you.

You run from so many things. Your fear, your fate. I felt like running at times, too. I never admitted that, did I? But, I can't run from this. It's over now. The pain. You can't run from death.

I remember listening for hours to the waves crashing upon the shore, the distant cry of seagulls, the wind as it ran its fingers through my hair. I remember you and I would stand on the promontory and speak of trivial, mundane things. The sound of your voice was more beautiful than and music I could create. Now all I hear is the faint beating of my heart.

Please remember, you are my dearest love. You made me so happy. I don't wish
for you to be sad. I will wait for you.

Love forever and always,

Michiru