A/N: Adelfos is the Greek word for "brother". This is a collection of letters various brothers in Saint Seiya write to each other. I dedicate this fic to Beth-Chan, my "twin" and my real brother, even though he probably will never read this. Also a special thanks to Aurora-Chan because her poems always inspire me to write stuff of a more serious nature. First on the list is Aiolos because for some reason his "letter" just came to me. Enjoy!
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Aiolia,
Little brother, I am proud of you. I have watched you grow these past twenty years, and I must admit, there were times when I thought you weren't going to make it. I am happy you proved me wrong. I miss those days when we would play together, when you would run to me after skinning your knees. You would always be so brave about it as you tried not to cry even though to a four-year-old the pain must have been agonizing. I wish I would have been able to sheild you from some of the pains you endured from such a young age, but the trials you endured seem to have only made you stronger.
I remember those agonizing days right after I was killed. My heart bleed for you so badly, Aiolia. I hated watching you cry for me. I prayed for you to gain strength. You're doing great so far, but I can tell you still carry wounds on your heart.
Like I said earlier, as you got into your teens, there were times I thought you would give up. Everyone kept pushing on you so hard, Brother. The way they treated you would have made stronger Saints crumble. It was through sheer willpower that you pushed through. I remember that phase you went through where you dyed your hair because you didn't want to look like me. Granted, I wouldn't put the curse of looking like me on anyone, but genetics can't be helped. You seem to be doing fine attracting the attention of the girls, though...don't think I don't know about Marin.
Aiolia, I am sorry I was not able to be there for you physically, but I am not sorry for the reasons I died. Please don't reguard Shura so harshly. He did what he thought was right that night, just as I did. I don't blame him for anything, and you shouldn't either. The past is behind, what matters is the future. What matters is our Goddess. Protect Her with everything you have, every fiber in your being. You are a true Saint, after all. Remain true to yourself, but never faulter from Her. She is everything. Remember that.
Also please know that even though I was not able to be with you physically, I have never left your side. I love you, Brother. Don't ever forget that
Aiolos
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A/N: That's all. This was done how I see Aiolos-the kind of guy who forgives the unforgiveable and goes on with life (or death) with a smile on his face and conviction in his heart. Kind of like Seiya, except more mature. I hope you liked it. Please leave a review.