My name is Aeris Gainsborough.

I am twenty-two years old, born February seventh to Ifalno, an Ancient, and Professor Gast, a scientist at Shinra, Inc.

Abandoned at age three, I was adopted by Elmyra Gainsborough, who tried to show me beauty in our small home in the slums. She taught me of amazing places, wonderful events, and how lovely the world was outside of Midgar. I never thought I would get any further than my flower stand.

Now, as I stand here tonight at the Sleeping Forest, I reflect.

I have seen the world.

I knew love.

I made lifelong friends.

I am going to die.

I almost wish my death would be of old age, by my husband's side, however, Destiny wishes otherwise, and no one can run from Destiny.

My death will save the Planet.

This will be the only thing I have done of worth in my life.

Good-bye, Red, my fellow experiment.

Farewell, Tifa, my friend and confidante.

Godspeed, Vincent, my dark, angry angel.

May we meet again, Barret, my leader, and the one I depended on.

Adieu, Yuffie, sweet thief.

Fare-thee-well, Cid, you who hides your soft heart beneath foul words.

God bless, Cait Sith. Now we'll never know if your fortune came true.

Cloud, my feelings for you cannot be written. Be with the one you truly love. I will pray for you.

I love you all. Thank you.