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Brandon Gannsen
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Brandon sat down in a chair by the window and glanced out towards the stars and the space beyond it. Quickly he was lost in thoughts of the past. Thoughts that brought both joy and pain. He remembered so many things but one above all stood out in his mind......
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Brandon was watching his sister make Origami figures when the consol beeped. He looked over at the consol the message; that had just come in from Starfleet Academy Headquarters on Earth; was adressed to him and his parents. Brandon grinned and called for his mom.
Alane Gannesn who had been cooking in the kitchen paused what she was doing and strode quickly into the living area oif the family quarters in her usual soft tone she asked softly "What is it Brandon?"
Brandon excitedly motioned to the screen "Its a letter from the Academy; can we open it now?" He was extremly impatient and very anxious to find out what they had said and what they thought about allowing him to become an Officer in the Fleet.
Alane smiled {{Oh hes just like his father Impatient and sweet; just what Starfleet needs}}. She looked at him scared to open the letter more for her sake if it was acceptance than his if it was rejection. She knew however that she couldnt keep it from being opened forever he would want to learn it at some time or other, and he would follow his dream one way or the other if not through legal channels than through illegal channels. She reluctantly sat down at the consol and pressed the button on it; quickly the letter was open and quickly her eyes were filled with tears, tears of a mother losing a child; tears of a friend losing a frien, tears of a family losing one of its on. The letter in standard Starfleet way read
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Offical Communique from UCIP Headquarters
To: Thomas and Alane Gannsen
Re: Brandon Gannsen
Subject: Application to Starfleet Academy
Cadet Brandon Gannsen
It is our distinct pleasure to inform you that you have been accepted in to Starfleet Academy Class of 2390. Our records indicate that you are currently aboard the Cheyenne Class Vessel USS Pawnee stationed at Starbase 312. We will be sending a ship for you as soon as possible and will advise you on its imminent arrival. Your courses will begin on stardate 238607.31 we look foward to seeing you on campus. Also when your arrive at the academy you will be processed and asked to state your expected field of service if you fail to do so you will be assigned one at Random. With the best of Luck we await your presence
UCIP Academy Command Staff
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Brandon nearly jumped for joy "Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeehaaaaaaaaaa"
Alane looked at him and smiled "Congratulations" With that said Alane turned and headed for the kitchen to finish supper
Jamie heard Brandons exclamation "Whats going on"
Brandon smiled "Ive been accepted to the Academy"
Jamie looked sad "Oh thats great"
Brandon walked to his sister and gave her a big hug "Im not leaving yet so we have time to do lots of stuff"
Jamie hugged back"We better get started then"
Arm in Arm they walked back to the living room and made more origami figures
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As the memory lingered and finally faded Brandon let out a sigh. It had been almost six months since hed heard from Jamie he missed her and really wanted to talk to her but it would have to wait. After a long shift the doctor in him told him a hot shower, the comfort of a soft bed, and the comfort of a womans arms was well warranted. Brandon rose and headed back to his quarters to make sure all three of those things would be his before sleep fell on his heavy laden eye lids.
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