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Yay! Now I must say something more important than 10 characters. :D

I had a few days to work on the mission itself, but this is my first time building an interplanetary ship that actually got the kerbals back, so I'm trying to make something with enough fuel and low consumption

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I had a few days to work on the mission itself, but this is my first time building an interplanetary ship that actually got the kerbals back, so I'm trying to make something with enough fuel and low consumption

oh I hear you. Colossus was my first big interplanetary ship. It was sure to have enough fuel to go wherever I wanted.... I blew it up. LOL. That's ok though, I know it will work... I think. :D

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The story didn't even touch my mind today.. I'm terribly sorry for the lack of updates. I shouldn't say when I plan to have an update because it always ends up not being so. But no matter what it is about, mission start or not, I will get an update out as soon as I can.

Forgive me!

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It's been so long since I started this story, but after a very long hiatus, I do intend to finish this. I'm getting a very better computer during the holidays, so I will finally be able to get back to glorious KSP without the ache of running on minimal settings with bad lag. With the actual mission in the story having yet to start, I can jump right back in and get this rolling, so re-read the written chapters if you want to, and get ready!

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Update, 12-12-13: Couldn't wait, had to make a new chapter.

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It's been so long since I started this story, but after a very long hiatus, I do intend to finish this. I'm getting a very better computer during the holidays, so I will finally be able to get back to glorious KSP without the ache of running on minimal settings with bad lag. With the actual mission in the story having yet to start, I can jump right back in and get this rolling, so re-read the written chapters if you want to, and get ready!

Cool! Just read all your stuff today, and I'll be looking forward to the next chapter. Good luck!

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Chapter 5

One week before launch, Aurora Space Association headquarters

The headquarters was holding quite the celebration. Everybody in the offices and even other workers came to wish good luck to Harvin, Jerbo, Shepmund, and Enbald before they took on their big journey to Dres. Harv stood up from a table.

Harv: "I'd like to make a toast.."

He smiled. Everyone looked his way.

Harv: "..to good spirits, and to an amazing mission to Dres.. with 3 guys I wouldn't trade out for the world. This is the journey forwards.... our journey forwards."

Harv raised his glass. Next came Shepmund, Enbald, and Jerbo. Cheer roared from the rather large crowd as the four clinked their glasses with joy. Harvin recognized plenty of the faces in the crowd, and one stood out; It was Burtley. Harv's fading smile rose back. Once the four began to greet some members of the crowd, Harv went straight to Burley and gave him a big hug.

Burtley: "It's really good to see you, Harv."

Harv: "Same with you. How's retirement treating ya?"

Burtley: "One can only stay home so long. I've got a little job running a hardware store. It's funny.. whenever one of the employees complain about having to learn where everything is, I show them some of the old spacecraft manuals.. back when we had to use a pencil and paper to get home."

Harv: "Those were the days, alright."

Burtley: "How about you? I'm surprised you have enough will to go through a mission this big. You're 57 and still going. Well, I guess I wasn't far off at the time."

Harv: "I don't want to ruin the surprise."

They smiled.

Harv: "Burtley... can I ask you a question?"

Burtley: "What is it?"

Harv: "Do you ever wish you stayed in the association for just a while longer?"

Burtley: "I think I've had my fair share of missions."

Harv: "You weren't upset when you left?"

Burtley: "Let me tell you something here. You shouldn't be upset at the end of your accomplishments. However, you should be glad that you've completed them. Be glad that you have possibly changed the world with them. It's your choice."

Harv: ".. Thank you."

Burtley smiled.

Burtley: "It's what I do."

Harv made his way back to the main room to say goodbye to the others.

Harv: "Hey guys, I'm heading home. See you all later."

Jerbo: "Aww, Harv.. but the night's still young!"

Harv: "Yeah, and I'm not."

They chuckled.

Enbald: "See you later then!"

Shepmund: "See ya."

As Harvin left the building, he looked up at the sky. Harv didn't realize it, but this moment was much like that day long ago, as he and Burtley looked out towards Minmus.

Harv: "One more week.."

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