Hello :P It is the 28th and I am back with a new chapter! I often write about one of my newest characters, Eli, over on Pikachu Tales and this one features a letter from him when he is a lot younger, to his cousin and Misty's father, Jordan. It takes place during an unfortunate moment in his life when he is kicked out of home and ends up in foster care because of his sexuality. Take caution with this one if you find that subject upsetting. I hope you enjoy though. It was a challenge, yet an interesting one to tackle :3

Ages:

Eli: 16

Jordan: 20

Disclaimer: I own the story and the OCs mentioned!

Dear Mommy,

Whether this piece of writing even finds you or not at all, I need to get it out there! You see, all of this has been whirring around my brain for a good long while now and when I look upon the face of one of our loved ones, I can't help but feel at all the more intensely. All the more closely, too.

I find myself clutching the side of my head and squinting my eyes. It takes a little while to come into my mind. And then it comes all at once. I see letters. I see words. I see sentences. I feel all kinds of emotions. I need to send them straight to you. I need you to know this. Whether or not you even end up knowing. Whether this letter ever even finds you – he might not want you to know. He might not want anyone to know.

Eli sent Grandad Jordan a letter a very long time ago. Here it is. I feel each and every part of everything conveyed. I'm sure that you will too.

To Dear Jordan,

Long time no see. And as well as that, of course, long time no contact. I do apologise. As you can imagine, it's been a topsy -turvy sort of few weeks for me and that doesn't seem to be settling any time soon. But no matter. I've finally got a moment to myself and I can reach out to you yet again. It feels so strange putting pen to paper and talking to you like this. I know it's what we've often done, but one can't help feel the burden of just how strange everything is.

Nevertheless, I feel some comfort in writing to you once again and I hope this letter finds you well. Lynne too, of course. How is she? I was overjoyed when I was sent the news that she was having a baby. I really hope she is well. I hope you are too. You're going to be a dad! A brilliant one at that, don't worry about it. I'd love to hear more about it. I'd love to hear everything. It's certainly strange without the two of you.

I'd rather not discuss everything with me but I gather that you'd quite like to know so I will keep it short. I'm okay. I'm hanging in there. I've moved from foster placement to foster placement and now it appears as though I am staying in the foster care home that I have been placed in most recently. It's not the worst in the world. I just hardly get a moment to myself. Everybody is always poking their nose in my business and that's just the workers!

Then again, I guess I'm kind of used to that. You are as well. You must feel brilliantly to have that whole life of yours in Kanto. It must be a huge weight off your shoulders. I'm happy for you. And I keep a smile upon my face knowing one day I will be able to join the two of you and have far more enjoyable circumstances.

But for the time being, though, these ones are not the worst. Sure, I don't have as hardly any belongings as I once did. I don't get to go to school in Unova anymore. But it's not that bad. In actuality, sometimes I receive far more luxurious things than in my own home! And in other times, everything seems to bare and scarce that it reminds me of your old home and I feel nostalgic.

I feel nostalgic for the days and the summers spend together, running along the beaches in Johto and getting into such mischief. I feel nostalgic for when we were just children. That seems so far away now, doesn't it? It feels so far away from me. I never could have imagined that things would have turned out like this for me. I knew deep in my gut that I was taking a risk. But I thought that I would be loved no matter what. Apparently not. Oh well.

Enough about me. Please tell me about you when you get a moment to respond to this letter. I would love to know everything. You can include pictures too, if you would like. I'd very much enjoy seeing the house. I'd very much like to see the two of you and Lynne's charming little bump. Do you know if it's a he or a she? How is Lynne coping? I hope she's not feeling too sick. That can be the worst.

I've caught you on television a couple of times and here and there. It's always a fight over the channel but funnily enough, I've come across you more when you haven't been trying. Kanto seems overjoyed to have you as the new Cerulean Gym leader. I'm extremely happy for you, Jordan. There's no one better qualified for the job. And if anyone gives you stick, you just tell me, alright? I'll look into them. I'm sure I can find dirt on them that will make them miserable!

I hope that you couldn't be further from being miserable, Jordan. You've worked so hard and you're the most deserving guy I know so I'm over the moon that your maiden voyage on The Valentine was a successful one. I beam with pride when I think of that. All your work paid off. Someone so loyal and loving towards you right by your side. I was always fond of your girl, you know that? And I really would adore joining you soon.

I keep focused and I keep my head up high thinking of the day that The Valentine is making her second trip and it's to come and collect me. I never fancied myself much of a sailor but I would certainly do it to see the two of you again. You wouldn't want to come here. Well, maybe Lynne would. She always made herself at home no matter where she went, didn't she? :)

Jordan, I hope that you are incredibly happy. I am glad of the home that you've found for yourself and the family you have made for yourself. Please respond to this promptly if you can. I believe that I am settled here for at least the little while but you simply never know. I would hate for your letter to make its way into anybody else's hands. And I would hate for my words of fondness and gratitude to end up elsewhere on your end, too!

Take care of yourself, okay? Lynne too. And the baby as well. I'm fine so don't you worry about me. Crack on with everything and keep being you and I will figure out how to be me as well. Although I confess, with the other kids here, it's getting harder and harder.

No matter. Onwards and upwards. You be you. I'll be me. And we will see each other in the not so distant future.

I greatly look forward to hearing from you. Take care. Sending as much love and good wishes as possible.

Sincerely, your ever loyal cousin,

Eli Alderaan.

(I wish it was Williams now more than ever.)

There you go! Thanks so much for reading and I hope you enjoyed :3 It's pretty interesting how stoic Eli is in this chapter. As a youth, he can be quite flamboyant at times! Needless to say, disappointment and hurt over what has happened in his life has caused him to adapt and withdraw. Nevertheless, as you can tell here, above all, his main concern and his source of motivation is Jordan, as well and Lynne and their little family together. Does he ever end up escaping foster care and go and find them all? Maybe I'll write about that one day! :) Thanks again and I will be back on Wednesday with Pikachu Tales so see you then!

Amy signing out :P