All right, the same story, only from Kid's perspective. Her thoughts on her Uncle Janus.
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I was with Serge and Guile as we headed down the deserted halls of the Manor to see Luccia. She said she had something for me. However, all I could think of at the moment, were the people I had lost 11 years ago on that awful night. Big sis had been with me as we'd gone downstairs, finding shelter from the flames. She fought of Lynx and Harle with the Masamune, the sword Melchior said had belonged to a true Hero.
I had been praying for "him" to get here and help us. I knew he had gone to Melchior, though I don't know why. He was about to leave, when sis had told him that if anything ever happened, that he was supposed to look after me. She made him vow that, and I know him. He always kept his word. I prayed, waited, but he never came. I knew he would come, so I waited. When Lynx and Harle had taken sis, I had wanted to run over, but Serge had been there.
I didn't know who he was back then, but he had gotten me out of there. I had wanted to struggle, because I knew "he" would soon be there to try and save us. I knew he would! He wouldn't know where I was if I left. As I watched sis's house burning, I was crying. He wouldn't find me like this. And even though I knew he would watch over me, I was worried. Worried that Lynx might have killed him before he arrived at our home.
I had asked Serge if he was going to leave too, but he said he wouldn't. He was so much like him. Protective and caring, but only to sis and me. He had hugged me, and I hugged him back. His cheek had been wet. He'd been crying, for me. I thanked him, and secretly, I never wanted this moment to end. But everything must once come to an end. I had cried when Serge had vanished, and I felt even more horrible, when I felt as if "he" was gone for good.
He had been so different from everybody else. I knew most men didn't have their hair like he had it, and it made him more special to me. His eyes were also beautiful. They were red, and it was my favorite color almost instantly. He was so good to me and sis. He taught me how to defend myself, how to fight, and how to take care of myself. Now look where things have gotten.
Everyone I have ever loved is dead. And I'm sure it won't stop there. Oh no, no way.
I had searched the entire continent for him; I even risked going to Porre, only to find it torn down to the ground. Most places were being repaired, but I don't know how it had happened. Every night, I prayed until my head was sore, hoping that he'd return. But he didn't.
Soon, I stopped praying, knowing he wouldn't be back. I faced the bare facts. He was dead.
I began to furiously hate Lynx, not only for taking sis's life, but his as well!!! How dare he do that to me!? I couldn't care how long it took, but I would avenge their lives! The lives that bastard took away!! How dare he?!
We entered Luccia's workshop, and I asked why we had to come here. She gave me a letter… from Lucca. I could've been mistaking, but I thought I saw Guile flinch the second Luccia said her name. I took the letter from Luccia and unfolded it. I walked toward the table so I could hold it in the light and read it.
My Dear Kid,
How are you doing? I wonder how old you are as you read this letter? Perhaps you've matured into a beautiful woman, raising a happy family, by now? I was hoping to talk to you in person when you were old enough, but just in case something happens, I'm writing my feelings down on paper and leaving it with Luccia. Perhaps you already know, or perhaps you yourself are also now caught up in some historic crisis as a result of all this. But, anyway…
A long time ago, we--my friends and I, that is--changed the future in order to save our planet from being devoured by Lavos, a monster from some unknown planet. We still feel proud of the role we played in saving our world, and in how we were so freely able to change the flow of time.
But sometimes I think of the darker side of what we did…what has become of the future that was once supposed to have existed? Where did the "time" that now is no longer allowed to exist "go?" It is true that, thanks to our altering the flow of history, we were able to save so many lives and prevent so much sadness and suffering…
But when you think of it, we also caused the deaths of so many that were meant to have come into existence in the time line we destroyed, and also caused new sadness and suffering further along in the new future we created. That is why I worry that someone might seek revenge on us for what we did. I have had a constant dread in my heart that someone in our new future will travel back in time, just like we did, and try and kill or capture my friends and me. So, even if something dreadful does befall me, Kid, know that what was meant to happen will happen, and that I was always prepared for the worst.
"Oh, but don't you dare think the Great Lucca is going to go down without a fight! (I've got a reputation to uphold!) Whatever lies waiting for us around the next corner better watch out, 'cause it's gonna find a pretty mean counter-attack coming its way!
"Kid…when I think of you, I remember someone I once met a long, long time ago in the distant past… Heh! But she was the complete opposite of the you in this time line…so quiet and gentle…someday I'll also tell you about her…when you are ready to know of your real name and heritage.
"I'm not the slightest bit worried about you, Kid! I know that, no matter what happens, "he" will always be there looking out for you! Or perhaps he has already found you and is there by your side as you read this? If so, hello Janus! Please take good care of my 'little sister' for me!
There is so much more I want to tell you, but I must leave it for another time. Don't worry! Everything is okay! We will overcome whatever woes may occur! That's for certain! Later, when you're all grown up, I'll come visit you and we'll talk over tea. I look forward to that day! Well, anyway Kid, until we meet again…
Forever and ever your friend,
(No matter which time line it is!)
yours sincerely,
Lucca Ashtear
P.S. Cut out the tomboy act! Believe me! You'll become a beautiful young lady one day, or my name isn't 'Lucca the Great!'
I told them I had to be alone for awhile, and they left, but I noticed Guile giving me a sympathetic look, as if he knew what Lucca had written. I lightly scolded sis, but my heart had stopped the second she mentioned him. My eyes began to overflow with tears, but I wouldn't allow them out. Only when my vision became blurry did I blink, making the tears spill.
"Uncle Janus… where are you?"
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Alright, that's part two. There might be a part three, but I'm still thinking about it.