Extras
Letters from Axel
To Kairi:
You didn't really think I'd forget about my favorite annoying redhead did you? Hell, I even gave a letter to Riku. (Although the only thing I wrote on his was "fuck you too". He probably won't like that.)
Hey, remember that time at camp when I lit your bed on fire? Remember how I told you that it was a complete and total accident? Yeah… I lied. Just thought you should know.
Oh, and you remember how I said I dropped your lucky penny in the lake? That wasn't a lie, I really did do that. Remember how I told you that it was an accident too? It wasn't. I'm sorry that I lied about that too, but only because you locked me out of the cabin that whole night. That wasn't very nice, Kai. And by the way, that whole 'lets lock Axel out of the cabin for the entire night' thing was how Demyx knocking his orange juice on your plate the next morning happened. I dared him to do it. Sorry, my bad. I'm a bastard, I know.
You're probably ready to burn my letter now, aren't you? Either that or you're plotting the best way to bring me back to life so you can murder me.
Yeah, sorry about not telling you that I was dying. It would have ruined all my fun. See, I very much doubt that you would have argued and fought and plotted my murder as much as you did if you knew I was dying.
And since you may have made it through this letter without burning it or something, then I guess I could tell you this:
Do you remember that neck that you lost toward the end of camp? The one that you swore I stole? I found it the other day in my pocket. Don't you remember? The latch had broken and you asked me to hold onto it because you didn't have any pockets. So I didn't knowingly take it, we just both forgot that I had it.
Anyway, it's in the small envelope that was under this letter. I figured you'd want it back. I had the latch fixed for you too.
Don't miss me too much, my pretty redhead.
Love,
Axel
To Sora:
Hey there, sexy. Make sure you don't let that boyfriend of yours read this letter. We wouldn't want him to know about our love affair, now would we? (wink, wink)
I kid of course.
Man, I really don't want to say to you. I mean, you're my Roxy's little brother and the reason I died the last time around. Although I guess I can't really blame you for my wonderful fiery death. That was my fault. I was an idiot then.
Watch out for Roxy for me. And for Kairi. She may not know it, but I really do consider her a friend. She's just too much fun to tease and I can't help myself. So maybe I see her as more of a little sister.
Take care of yourself too, alright? And maybe, just maybe, you could play a prank or two on Kairi and Riku and Roxas for me. Maybe get Namine involved in it. She can be really sneaky when she wants to be. You ought to have seen her at camp! I never want to see her and Marluxia teamed up as camp councilors ever again. It's scary as hell.
See you around,
Axel
To Riku:
Fuck you too
-Axel
To Namine:
If you're reading this, then I am gone. You were the first person who I actually told personally that I was dying. Larxene and the others, they found out on their own somehow. Zexion can be sneaky as hell when he wants to be. (the bastard)
Don't be sad, ghostling. (ha, how ironic that I'm writing that. I'm the ghost now, huh?) Remember all the good, crazy times we had. Even though we did have very few 'hang out sessions', as Demyx would put it, in this life. Wish we had.
It's hard to write this letter to you. Hard to put what I want to say into words. You understand, don't you? You always did, even when I didn't say anything. Hell, somehow you knew how everyone was feeling. That was what made you the favorite counselor at the camp. Or at least, you were the favorite in my group. All the little eight-year-old boys I had to watch thought you were cute.
Do me a favor and help Sora play some jokes on Riku and Kairi and Roxas. (especially Riku.) He'll need your expertise in the area. Try not to scare any little kids like you did at camp. As funny as it was, I don't think I ever want to see that again.
You love Roxas. So do I. You'd think that would make us rivals for his love, but somehow we've always gotten along just fine. Don't let him get away. And take care of yourself. Don't get so lost in your art that you forget to eat. Don't throw yourself into your studies and forget your friends. Drink plenty of water and try to ditch all the coffee. You drink too much of it. Seriously. And most of all, get out there and have some fun. Indulge yourself a little. You can be too selfless sometimes.
Live strong.
Love,
Axel
P.S. Is there any chance of getting you to name a son after me?
To Roxas:
Our time was cut short again, Roxy. The fates must be against us or something.
Hey, do me a favor and give Demyx a hug whenever you see him. The kid'll need it. Sure Zexy will probably glare at you for it, but it's not like he'll yell or try to kill you or anything. I'm the only person he's ever considered murdering, but you know me, I can bring out the "best" in people.
I have some rules for you. Think of them as my final requests.
One: Whenever you feel alone, remember those around you. Don't be afraid to lean on them for support. Namine cares for you more than you realize right now. Always count on her.
Two: Don't give up. This should be easy for you. You're stubborn enough that you'll refuse to give up. No matter how hard it seems, see it through.
Three: Never be afraid to try something new. You don't get out enough Roxy! One of these days you gotta get out and see the world! (at least it's all one world this time and now two-hundred million. Hey, it seemed like that many back then!) If not for you, then for me. When you get to the afterlife I want you to tell me everything you've seen and done.
Four: Fall in love again.
Five: Don't forget me.
Love you, Roxas.
Forever yours,
Axel
END
I'm still debating whether I'll do replies to the letters. I think I will.
