Yuna
Well, it's come at last. The day of my speech in front of at least half of Spira. I don't really want to do it, but no summoner has ever succeeded and come back to tell the tale.
I remember when I asked him if he thought I could become high summoner. It was before he even knew what that meant. Such a clueless person, as Lulu would say. I've seen the looks they give me nowadays. They're asking each other if I've recovered yet. I guess they decided I have, because Lulu and Wakka told me all about their intentions. I'm so happy for them! I'd always hoped they'd wake up and realize what they mean to each other. I can see a long and happy marriage before them, with many children trailing along behind.
I told them today, Tidus. I told them all. I gathered them together while we flew here, to Luca. I said, "Listen to me now. This may be my last chance. My last chance to say thank you…for everything.
"Kimahri…Do you remember the first day we met? I was only seven. My father had defeated Sin, and all Bevelle was celebrating. Everyone was saying what a hero my father was. I was so happy. But when night came, it occurred to me. My father had defeated Sin and now he was dead. Now, I was all alone. I couldn't sleep, so I wandered into the town, away from the celebrating crowds. I stood on the bridge in Bevelle where my father and I had parted. Standing there, alone, I could see the fields where he had fought Sin. Then you appeared, Kimahri.
"You said you were looking for the 'daughter of Braska', remember? At first, I was so scared. Until I realized what a gentle person you are. You weren't used to talking to children. When I told you that I was Braska's daughter…you said you would take me as far from Bevelle as you could. That it was the wish of a man facing death. I think…I cried then. Because that…that was when I knew my father was dead…and I would never see him again. You just held me, without saying a word. I cried after we got to Besaid, too. When you tried to go after leaving me in the care of the temple…I held onto you, crying, 'Don't go, don't go!' and you listened, Kimahri. You stayed. Kimahri, thank you. Thank you so much. And…I've always liked your broken horn.
"Wakka, Lulu: I'll never forget my days spent with you, growing up in Besaid. We always played together, us and Chappu. That's why I was always so happy, I think. And when you refused to let me become a summoner and I did it anyway…I'm sorry. I've always wanted to apologize. You know, when you tried to stop me then – really, I was happy. I could tell you really cared about me. You're my big brother and sister, and I'm so happy for you both! I love watching you play blitzball, Wakka, whether you win or lose. I even love it when you scold me, Lulu! Really!
"Rikku…I'm so happy I could get to know you, being so closely related. You're so brave and selfless, and cheerful enough to send away storm clouds! Thank you…everyone…for everything you've done. You've been the best guardians anyone's ever had. And now you're…my family."
I miss you, Tidus. I miss you so much it hurts. But if you're never going to come back…well, I'll just have to wait until I go to the Farplane too!