Have I made the right choice? Of course, I can't doubt myself, not right now of all times. This, yes, this is the place I have chosen to be.
Even though Sephiroth's still on the loose, tucked up safely in the north crater and meter falling towards us. I could be out there doing something more, I know, but I want to be here.
It's selfish, but I can't just leave you like this, all on your own among strangers. I want you to know that, Cloud: I won't leave you alone.
I'm right here waiting for you to come back.
I know Barret didn't like the idea of leaving me behind in this little town. He called you Sephiroth's shadow asking if I even knew whether that you were the real Cloud or not, even you, dough that you are.
In the north crater… when Sephiroth told you the truth. That you... weren't there at Nibelheim; I didn't know what to do. I couldn't think of what to say. It's my fault you're like this now, here in body but your mind, your spirit so very far away.
I wish I could do more. I'm so helpless just sitting here. You're not a clone or a copy, I'm certain of that. You're the Cloud I grew up with, the one, who made a promise with me under that starry sky on the well; I want you to come back.
I tried to lead everyone in your place, to hold our group together. But, when I found you here, like this... all I wanted was to stay here, with you.
You probably think I'm selfish, a leader's suppose to think about their group but this is the only place I want to be. Right here, waiting for you to come back.
That's all I want, Cloud. Just for you to come back… to me.
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Another big thanks to Goon-Du-the-newbie for the second review! I've taken my time with this one and as far as I can tell there are no errors! …At least that's the story I'm going with.