Everyone climbed through and lifted piles of rubble from the fallen Tower. I was sure that everyone knew that he was gone...My father...My...

I loved him, despite everything he put my loved ones through. I forgave him and I did hate him for leaving me behind. I suppose it was for the best. I knew he was gone, but I didn't let on to it. It was Interceptor, Gau, and I who found his bloody, and beaten remains. I didn't break down, but somehow, they both knew I was crying inside.

I told everybody that I found him, and they instantly knew by the look on my face that he was dead. I didn't cry during the funeral. I talked about him at the stand when given my turn. Told them all that he was my father and I loved him despite what he's done. Strago was clearly surprised.

Everyone thought I was acting so mature. I was only eleven years old, yet I sounded as if I was twenty. I don't think anybody cried for Shadow, but they were sad. I knew they cared for him, whether they really considered him a friend or not. They felt great remorse for not realizing it sooner.

I couldn't blame them. I felt that it was my fault for a little while, but his words always came back to me...

"You must be strong through this, Relm. How do you expect to take care of Strago if your eyes are blurry with your tears? You have to make sure he gets out safely. You cannot go thinking of me tomorrow. I must be at the back of your mind for you to succeed. Promise me, that no matter what happens, you will stay focused."

I must stay focused no matter what. He doesn't want my grief or me blaming myself for things that I wouldn't be able to change. He wants me to live life and be happy. I know he is. I can feel that he is finally at peace. That's what matters. Through all I've been through, I could never hate him...Only love him and remember things I spoke at his funeral...

He was someone I trusted with my whole being. Someone I could count on to keep me from harm. He was someone that would give his life for me and more. He was the one who cared the most for me. He left me so I could lead a normal life, though being a hero is hardly normal. Yet, he was cold and worn...hurt and unbreakable...and above all...he was dead inside...

He was and forever will be...my Hero...

Author's Note: Well...how did ya'll like it? I hope you're not getting sick of seeing so many based on the end of the game! Give me reviews to let me know what you think!