Note: I would just like to say thanks to everyone that sent in their questions for this mailbox chapter. I hope that after this chapter is done, some of your questions will be answered. Also, if you still have questions, don't fret. You can send in a question at any time from now on, and I'll answer it.
Chapter 17- Mail Day
Shera always enjoyed mail. In fact, it was one of the many things during the day that she looked forward to. Mail always reminded her that there were still people who cared out there in the world. Today was no different as she waddled down the driveway to pick it up. Shera was surprised to find that today's mail delivery included not only her mail, but also the mail of her friends. Luckily, the whole crew had been gathered together to celebrate May Day. Shera went back inside the house and exclaimed, "Mail call!"
Mail for Cloud Strife
Dear Cloud,
Has your erratic behavior been caused by steroids?
Sincerely,
Moonstarlight
Cloud's answer: "No. I have never taken drugs in my life, and I never intend to. If you have to pin my actions on one thing, it would probably be the fact that over time, the Mako in my body kind of overloaded. One of the reasons I was gone for so long was because I was getting my Mako situation under control. It isn't totally gone, but it's a little better."
Dear Cloud,
If the Mako inside of Tifa made her have seizures, then why have you not had any?
Sincerely,
Lamia Morosa
Cloud's answer: "This answer is obvious. My body was made to handle outrageous levels of Mako. Tifa's body obviously wasn't. Mako affects different people in different ways, and I suppose I'm just I little more tolerant of it."
Mail for Cid and Shera
Dear Cid and Shera,
Why have you not played a bigger role in this story?
Sincerely,
Cloti Lovers Anonymous
Cid and Shera's answer: "Well, I suppose that's because it's the way the author wants it. Besides, we're just country people, and we really don't have much going on. Also, we're a little busy preparing for the next big part of our life together.
Mail for Aeris
Dear Aeris,
Why did you sit back and allow Cloud to hurt Tifa?
Sincerely,
Moonstarlight
Aeris' answer: "It really came as a shock to me. I suppose I was so taken aback that I really couldn't do anything about it the first time. As for all of the other times, I just felt like teaching Cloud a lesson. I've always believed that Cloud's problems have nothing to do with Mako. He has some serious issues, and sometimes people have to make sacrifices to see their friends turn to the light.
Mail for Sephiroth
Dear Sephiroth,
If you are really innocent, then why are you not trying to do something about it?
Sincerely,
Lamia Morosa
Sephiroth's answer: "I'm sure that the new authorities in Neo-ShinRa are doing their job to set me free. And if they're not, then my case will prove to the world that the Turks are a corrupt group of people. I am fully prepared to be a martyr, as long as it allows people to discover how incompetent ShinRa is. Let everyone watch my last breath and know that their world is devoid of hope and leadership."
Mail for Yuffie
Dear Yuffie,
Why did you marry Vincent goth style?
Sincerely,
Moonstarlight
Yuffie's answer: "Well, I wanted to do something extreme to prove that I will always be there for him. He is the love of my life, and I am willing to get over myself to grant his wish."
Dear Yuffie,
Why do you like Vincent when he's so much older than you?
Sincerely,
Cloti Lovers Anonymous
Yuffie's answer: "I hate it when people say that. Think of it this way: when Final Fantasy VII was made, I was 18, and Vinny was in his 30's. Advent Children was 3 years after that, and it has been 3 years since that movie came out, now I'm 24 and Vinny is in his 40's. Also, don't forget all of those years that Vincent spent sleeping in a coffin. I don't count those years, so he's actually pretty close in age."
Dear Yuffie,
Why did you join the Turks?
Sincerely,
Cloti Lovers Anonymous
Yuffie's answer: "Don't tell this to anyone. What I am about to say is top secret. The reason that I'm in ShinRa is to be on the 'inside' of everything. I've grown up a lot in the 6 years since I was in the game, and when Sephiroth arrived, I felt like it was time for me to be the hero all by myself. I'm so close to discovering the truth, but why do I feel like I'm running out of time?"
Mail for Tifa
Dear Tifa,
Why did you turn Sephiroth in to ShinRa when he was helping you?
Sincerely,
Cloti Lovers Anonymous
Tifa's answer: "Sephiroth is a trickster who is not to be trusted. Who knows how much longer he would have helped? I can believe it if Cloud has a change of heart, but not him. Sephiroth doesn't change."
Dear Tifa,
If you fell in the Mako Pit 6 years ago, then why did you just start showing odd symptoms now?
Sincerely,
Lamia Morosa
Tifa's answer: "I was told that my condition was triggered by the stress in my head over Cloud's return. I guess I couldn't handle all of the thoughts that came flooding back. I consider myself blessed to have so many things wrong with me, yet still function normally."
Dear Tifa,
Do you think that Sephiroth killed Marlene?
Sincerely,
DnCnChIck 369
Tifa's answer: "Of course I do. His weapon was at the crime scene. There's no way that anyone else in the world could wield that sword, so it had to have been him."
Dear Tifa,
What are your real thoughts on Sephiroth?
Sincerely,
DnCnChIck 369
Tifa's answer: "I don't even know anymore. I'm so contradictory right now, because Cloud has done me so bad, but I can forgive him and not Sephiroth. I guess the difference is that Cloud never killed my father like Sephiroth did."
Dear Tifa,
Why did you take Cloud back after all he's done?
Sincerely,
DnCnChIck 369
Tifa's answer: "I can see a change in him. He's nicer than when I first saw him. Plus, don't tell him I said this, but he feels so guilty, I could place him right under my thumb. This time, I can call the shots. Honestly, though, I don't think I ever stopped loving the nice Cloud, because I always associated the mean Cloud with being an altogether different person."
When all of the mail questions had been received and answered, everyone was pretty much content with the opportunity to speak their mind. Sure, the Turks didn't really get any mail, but they were never part of the group anyway. Vincent was just happy to see Yuffie get so much attention. However, there was something that they didn't see. Sitting in the corner was the depressed gunman. The mail never came for Barret Wallace.