A/N: Yay, letter 5 is here! :D Okay, so this one isn't the best, I'm not too happy with this letter. I'm not a fan of the firefly festival. It's quite a boring festival and I didn't want to write about it but I thought it was relevant to Gill and his mother. violetfireflies, thank you for the suggestion. I will definitely add more silly Hamiltonness in the next letters to come :P The next one is the Summer Festival, so hopefully it's a lot more comical and lighthearted than this one :D Enjoy guys and don't forget to leave reviews :'D

Dear Ophelia,

It's summer 7th, 2008.

Today was the Firefly festival, one of my favourites. It was a chance to remember and pay my respects to you, and well, my ancestors too. It was also a night for Father to act a little more sensibly, otherwise it would be insulting to your memory, as I had often reminded him. I even stowed away all his liquor bottles, just in case.

I had spent the afternoon at the Ocarina Inn assisting Maya and Colleen in making the lanterns. The moonstones in the flowers glowed beautifully and an image of your smile came into mind. I'm sure you would have loved to see them.

The Firefly festival is also a romantic festival in which you bring a date along and observe the fireflies together, but you already knew that. I remember as child, sitting on Father's shoulders as we watched the fireflies and you floated your lanterns down in memory of my grandparents. I didn't have a date as usual but Father insisted I'd take Luna, since he was so sure she had a thing for me.

Can you believe it, Mother? He has been trying to hook me up with the prepubescent-looking doll for weeks now. It all started when she came by the Town Hall once. Father had begged me for my assistance in organizing some documents when she unexpectedly walked in. Apparently she never comes to the Town Hall, so — to him — it must have meant she only came to see me.

I refuse to believe it though. There must be a rational explanation for why she always stares when I stroll by and constantly sends me letters advertising Sonata Tailoring. She doesn't like me. She's just trying to improve business for her store. She even had the nerve to insult MY fashion sense behind my back (Father told me). What is wrong with plaid shorts and sweater vests? It's called class. What nineteen year old struts around town in piggy tails and a childish dress? At least I dress in accordance with my age. She just looks — and acts— like a six year old. It's not cute.

That night, I headed towards Flute Fields and down to the big watermill with Father. Of course, I scurried ahead and left him behind. It took him almost ten minutes just to get there after I had arrived. He was huffing and puffing and even fell over at one point. Villagers started to turn up as well and much to my dismay, Molly had shown up too. Her presence was really beginning to get to me. Seeing her get along with everyone, Father's constant rambles of how great she is and her aggravating attempts in befriending me. Everything she did annoyed me, really.

If anything, she's a pest. Just a few days ago, I visited Chase at the Brass bar. He was on his break so we sat down together and conversed. Minutes later, she comes barging in and welcomes herself at our table. She said "Hey guys! Mind if I come join you today? Work on the farm has been stressful and I could do with a drink." Chase didn't seem to mind, "Yeah, sure, whatever." but I packed my things and left. She seemed hurt, but I didn't care. I excused myself "I have a lot of work that needs to be done", but I think she knew I was lying, especially from the way I glared at her.

I know that you would scold me for it, Mother, but I honestly dislike her and I have absolutely no intentions of becoming her friend. There's just something about her that rubs me the wrong way, and no — it has nothing to do with the ringing of the bells. Well, okay, sort of. I can't get my head around it. If she really is the one who rang the Red, Yellow and Blue bell then that must mean she can see the Harvest Sprites, but no one except children can see the Harvest Sprites, and I'm pretty sure she's no child. It doesn't make sense.

When it was time to float our lanterns into the river, I noticed Molly and Luke together. Curiosity — literally — flickered in Father's eyes and he rushed over to the couple before returning to me. He told me that Luke was Molly's date to which he was intrigued and surprised since he had heard that Luke was originally going to invite Selena. Playing the field, is he? Not that I care who Luke decides to date. He can get married to a bear for all I care, and knowing him, he probably would.

I never really understood how Luke attracted all the girls. He had been (again, Father told me this) on many dates with Maya, Renee and Selena and now he's chasing after the new girl. I also heard (from Father) that he and Kathy used to have a thing but he broke it off since "bros come before hoes", which was Owen and his motto (When Father told me, he even did an impression and fist pumped in the air like Luke always does).

Later on in the night, Father had reported that Molly was actually the one who invited Luke to the Firefly festival as a birthday present. I don't even know why he tells me these things. Maybe it's because he has no one else to tell. If the whole island knew his dirty little secret, he would be forced to resign as Mayor. As much as that would benefit me, I couldn't do that to him because I know that would make you upset.

I had forgotten it was Luke's birthday tomorrow, only because I didn't care. Father said Molly planned to stay up with him until midnight to give him a present which was a bottle of mayonnaise. If anyone ever gave me that for my birthday, I'd disown them — but for Luke, that was the best present he could ever receive. Small things amuse small minds.

I watched your lantern float down the river. The sight was beautiful. Father finally behaved like a civil person when he watched your lantern disappear. Fireflies soon appeared and I marveled at the remarkable sight, alone. I was now surrounded by couples everywhere, even Mira had Julius standing by her side comforting her. Father urged me to sit with Candace and Luna, "Aw, Gilbert. Princess Luna looks so lonely, where is her knight if shining armor?" and at this point he would nudge me, indicating I was her knight. Why he referred to us as if we were in a fairytale, I don't know. I just scoffed and walked away from him. It was an embarrassment to be seen with him public, really.

I decided to stand by myself and watch the fireflies when I was broken out of my thoughts by a gentle voice calling my name. It's weird but it kind of sounded like you. Well, that was until I found out who was actually calling my name.

Molly.

How rude of me to compare you two. She ran over to me with a pitiful expression, as if she felt sorry for me and said "Gill, would you like to join me and Luke?" I shook my head but she only continued to say "You look… a little lonely over here."

I realized no matter how much I bickered, she wouldn't take no for an answer. I gave in and joined the two, but of course, kept my distance. Luke was blabbering on about how "EXTREME" it would to catch a firefly. Molly would laugh at every single thing he said. It was beginning to irk me, but I told myself she was laughing at him not with him.

The tranquility of the festival soon died when Luke had caused a scene. He threw his fist in the air, shouted some nonsense then thought it was wise to go ahead and catch a firefly. He ended up falling into the river. There were loud gasps and turned heads, all staring in our direction. I shuffled away, not wanting to be seen with these two.

Any girl would have been embarrassed, but not Molly. She simply laughed and helped him out. Father offered them a towel (where he got that towel, I have no idea) and Molly proceeded to dry Luke down. They were laughing and teasing each other in a playful manner. He would often grab the towel off her and ruffle her hair with it. I felt a little irritated watching them, a pang of annoyance and somewhat discontent ran through me. I wasn't exactly sure why.

The festival soon came to an end and I ended up leaving without Father.

I couldn't shake the thought of you off my mind. I miss you so much.

I hope you're resting peacefully, Mother.

You will never be forgotten.

Gill.

A/N: I wasn't bashing Luna at the start, I love Luna! I just assumed this is how Gill would see her. I mean she does (and sometimes acts) like a little girl. I don't think they make a good couple at all. Gill is too mature for his age and Luna is the complete opposite. It's almost as bad as ChasexMaya. I like Maya but she deserves someone much more sensible than Chase!