Topic: Letters to Loved Ones

Rhys Bristol

Date: 2011-09-16 18:32 EST
Rhys waited until Kelly was asleep and then he scribbled a hasty letter he knew would be insufficient.

Dear Kel,

I'm sorry I got you involved in all this. The demons are my problem and always have been. I'm the one they're after, and I'm the only one who can finish this. There's a portal in the inn that will take you home. Just tell it where you want to go and it will take you there. Tell Adam I'm sorry, but this is just the way things have to be. Don't try to find me. It's better this way. I'll always remember the time we had together. Maybe we'll meet again someday on the other side of the Nexus. Until then, I wish you only peace.

~Rhys

He folded the letter and left it on the nightstand, brushed a kiss against her forehead, tucked the blankets around her, and disappeared into the night.

Rhys Bristol

Date: 2011-09-16 18:46 EST
A second letter was penned and delivered via courier to Riley Lo. It read, as follows:

Ri,

I don't know what to say anymore. No apology will ever suffice. I'm so sorry about everything. I'm sorry about Patrick. I miss him so much. I know it doesn't make much sense, but even though he wasn't born yet, he was as alive to me as you or I. I've tried to move on, but I can't. I love you too much. I'm sorry. I know I shouldn't tell you that, but it's true. Try to remember the good times. Try to remember the way we were. You have David now, and I know he'll love you and take good care of you and give you the life you deserve. It gives me peace to know that. Someday, if the Fates allow, we'll be together again. That's what I'm fighting for now. That's all I've got left to hang onto. I know you don't want me to do this, but I have to finish this once and for all. All I ask is that you remember me.

Love always, Rhys

Tucked inside the envelope was a CD full of songs that held special meaning for him and hoped would convey his feelings better than mere words. Something for her to remember him by. And that was all.

Rhys Bristol

Date: 2011-09-17 11:02 EST
A third letter was sent to Luke, which was far more blunt and to the point than the letters sent to Kellie or Riley...

Luke,

I'm leaving Rhydin. It's high time I finish this thing once and for all, and I don't want anyone else getting hurt because of me.

I heard you're engaged, so congratulations. She must be an angel to put up with you, so don't screw it up. I'd like to know at least one of us found happiness. Sorry I can't make the wedding. Have a drink for me or something.

Do me a favor and make sure Kel gets home safely. She doesn't belong here. She's got a life back home, and her family must be worried. I know she's gonna be pissed at me, but tell her I'm sorry. It just wasn't meant to be. Not in this lifetime anyway.

Maybe we'll meet again, if I survive, but I'm not counting on it. Somehow, I have a feeling this is the end of the line for me.

Lilith was easy. Abaddon's not gonna go down without a fight, and there's Namaah to think about. She's a tricky bitch, but I think I have her figured out. One way or another, I'm gonna finish this thing, or it's gonna finish me.

Life is too short. Make the most of every day. And maybe if I'm lucky, I'll see you in the next lifetime.

Regards, Rhys