Dislaimer: Because I live in a world where people can sue for pretty much anything, I feel a strong need to put this up. (I do not own Final Fantasy.)

To my one and only,

Why do we live in society like this? Filled with hatred and pain? We lack the compassion that we use to. There aren't many real relationships anymore, but much more divorce. Why did you pick Hojo over me? What did he give you that is so grand? I see the answer now. The one thing I could never give you was what Hojo gives: financial security and a world full of pain. He treats you like you're his servant. You beckon at every call. But you didn't know that I could give you the happiness that you so direly need.

I try to understand how the human mind works, yet it's so complicated. But I have come to the conclusion that you (not only) don't know what you need; you don't know what you want. You believe you want Hojo and to have that baby…you don't. I see you from the corner of my eye sometimes…crying; a woman so alone and afraid; afraid and alone. Alone. I know what it feels like to be alone.

I have lost a friend, my only true friend; my only love that has left me for someone who doesn't care for her. But I refuse to be jealous anymore, for I don't care. It's none of my business what you do with your life. I shouldn't be so nosy…it's just. I wish things could go back to the way they were. When we were together…living as one in this complex world filled with polluted minds. I hope my heart won't become polluted.

It can't go back once things have changed. If it did, no one would accept it. So I have to accept the fact that I must move on. I hope you are happy, Lucrecia. I hope everything works out for you with your new family. Then and only then I will be content.

If it doesn't (which it will) work out, I'll always be lurking in the shadows. Looking at you from a distance with your eyes intertwined with mine. And my mind connected to yours'. I'll be forever waiting for you. My love. My heart. My Lucrecia.

Yours truly,

Vincent

Author's Note: Wow. It's been a long time I see. Well, to anyone who was wondering why this was delayed so long it was mostly because I had no interest in finishing it. But then I got a review that reminded me that this story existed...and the rest is history.