The Song of Aeris

I know what I have to do. And I know what will happen when I do it. I will die. But... if I don't, I will fail to save this world. Sephiroth will have it. It will be his to destroy.

When I look at Cloud, I know I must go on. I love him so much. I know he will go through much pain if I do what I must... But how much greater will be the pain that he goes through if I fail to carry out my mission?

I am the last of the Cetra, that ancient race. This is my duty. This is my call.

I look at my friends, see the hope in their eyes as we near the City of the Ancients. They don't know what's coming, what I must do. But I know. And I will not back down now. I love them all...

Barret with that big chip on his shoulder and those gruff words...

Tifa with her upbeat personality...

Yuffie, despite her dishonesty...

Red, a deep soul who understands me...

Cid, with dreams as big as mine...

Cait Sith, whom I don't really know...

Vincent, with his sorrow and heavy heart...

And Cloud... oh Cloud... I love you so so so so much!!!

Cloud, when you find this letter, this swan song of mine, please know that I did this for you, for our friends, and for the world. There is no other way.

Aeris Gainsborough