My dear friend, I can't thank you enough for agreeing to my impossible request. I know I've said it before, but you were the only one I could ask. Only you could understand the need for this sacrifice. Only you have a gaze like mine, one that penetrates time. Sometimes our feelings can cause us pain, a pain that reaches across time and space. Yet our feelings can give us happiness, a joy that transcends this world into the next. When I heard about your recent troubles, I couldn't help but believe it was my fault. If I hadn't brought you together, you wouldn't have to experience this painful parting. However if you had never met Tokiha-san, had never known her love and support, you would have never gained the strength to do what I've asked of you. Fate. I spent centuries trying to subvert fate. Yet as my ultimate goal is achieved I can't help but wonder if I was playing into Fate's hands all along. After all, if you and Tokiha-san were destined to meet and destined to part, perhaps you are destined to meet again. But this is no time for speculation. I'm glad you've found love with Kikukawa-san. You've finally found a measure of happiness in this lifetime, my friend. Hold on to it. I'm afraid you won't find much comfort in the times to come. There's only chance, and my powers of precognition are greatly diminished as I leave this place, a chance that the wheel of Fate will turn and you'll meet her again. I'll not tamper with destiny, but when you find her hold fast and never let go. This is my final kindness. Thank you again, Kazahana Mashiro -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Author's Note: I think I'll leave it at that. I really enjoyed writing this style. Thanks for all the comments and criticisms. And yes, Mashiro's letter does tie-in to a future story. Have fun guessing what it's about. ::HUGS:: Arca
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