TO THE FARTHEST

LETTING GO

Waking up in the morning my dad instead of coffee brought a letter to me, an official one. It was from the government and it was about Uber like we expected. They wanted me to give him for the mission. When government orders I can do nothing. I asked dad if we could write a letter to them requesting them not to do that. But dad didn't say much "It's really of no use Laisy the answer will be a big 'no' and nothing else". I didn't know really or did I feel like that, dad wasn't interested in this at all. I told Bea to request Main. Clara and Jain too went to Main with the request but nothing was of any use. "Laisy, we tried our best but Tony is making Main stand firm on his decision," Bea said, Clara and Jain were standing behind Bea. "Ya, I think you'll be forced to go along with his plan. So.... it's better now if you listen to him, you don't wanna be out of the team going against his will," Clara said. "Anyway they'll take Uber away and he will be scared if even you aren't with him," Jain told me moving closer. I knew there was no way out of this and dad too told me that quitting his job won't change anything so I had to go with the plan hoping this time I don't lose him.

I went to meet Main the next day and informed him that I'm ready to lead the new mission. He was happy hearing that, "All will go right Laisy, no worrying". Now, what is there to go right in all these from my point of view it all going wrong. "So....." Tony said "we have to call Canney and ask her to train Uber, then tests like temperature, pressure, response, memory, etc as you know, then it will be all done. All together won't take long if we work hard for more hours.". "Sure" I nodded, what else could I do? Soon Canney was informed and Uber had to go along with her, he was so scared, "Laisy I trust you.". I don't wanna break that trust ever. Model and plan for spaceship were already being worked on. I wasn't let to spend more than 30 minutes near Uber, after that time I couldn't even enter that section where he was. Dad too helped me with a few things I need to be careful about in the spaceship and he too came a few times to visit Uber and inform him about a few things which I guess probably mom told him long back before her mission.

I was very careful in every step. I didn't want any mistakes and if any it will cost Uber's life. "The place where Nono138 landed, if Uber also lands on the same area then he must have the capacity to bear very high temperature. What am I supposed to do about that? I ask this to the Main was of no use, "He should know to survive Laisy and you can give him some necessary survival methods. This is a life or death situation he will do it, will have to." They don't care I know that and seeing me so sad always Uber tries his best to make me feel better, "Trust me Laisy I won't let you down and don't feel guilty. I'm chosen for this doesn't mean it's the only cause of you. I was trained for this and I got an opportunity which majority of the pets don't see I'm lucky then aren't you supposed to be happy for me why are you being sad?" he always says when we meet. Canney was also so worried "He is very smart but I doubt he can adjust with the environment there." she also had no idea about this, Uber will have to figure out a way to survive himself it seems. We have not been able to get a few important details about the climate there in the place Nono landed in from it and without that letting Uber go would be a fatal mistake. We worked hard on the spaceship. Watson was the one who replaced Shirley. He was a very old, not-so-tall man with a long white beard and was very well experienced. He assured me that he'll take care of the spaceship and I needn't worry about it. I couldn't trust anyone actually. He was the one who worked on my mom's spaceship. So no way I trust him at all. But he told me he is sure that the spaceship landed "But I don't know where Lucy went after that. I'm sure she went a bit far from the spaceship and it didn't land in the middle of a desert-like it did for your robot. It landed in a place with few creatures, at night so I don't think anyone noticed much." he said deep in thought. Preparations were all going well and we got scared day by day. Days were all moving so fast like wind and being home without Uber, it was all very quiet and there was nothing to talk about. Uber couldn't get out of there as he was supposed to adjust to being alone most of the time and staying away from all he loved. It was even hard for Canney to stand watching him. He was physically good but needed more mental support. He looked so desperate and I'm really worried.

Months passed like minutes.............

"Laisy I need help, help me, please. HELP!!!!!!" I was walking as fast as I can (not run). I couldn't see anything, so dark, so dusty, so dry, who was calling me for help? I don't know...... my head hurts a lot. I was feeling very weak. "I'm scared, I don't think I'll make it." I heard it again. Suddenly it became so bright around me and then I realized I was lost in-crowd. There were many people who looked similar to us but they were sure not one among us. "You are so close. Come find me now." it let out a loud cry. I was all sweating not knowing whom to find, how to find, how to get out of this crowded area, and most importantly where the hell am I in? I was about to walk forward when something pulled my leg and I rolled away to escape from it. 'THUD' owwwwww......... I fell off my bed on the floor. Hearing the loud sound, dad was already coming upstairs. Seeing me on the floor he asked "Again a nightmare? Hmmmmm........ did you hurt yourself, dear?". I told him I'm fine but I couldn't stand up properly and it did hurt pretty bad. Why am I having lot such weird dreams lately? I have such nightmares almost every day now and I don't remember most of them. Why do I feel like all these are a warning for me?

Months went by like minutes.... It was finally the day for Uber to go. He was so nervous and we were worried. I was feeling so guilty, he is going for me. Dad too came to see him, all dressed, trusting us he was standing there near Canney. "Let's hope you won't let us down Uber," Main said patting him, he was looking at us and it was clear he didn't wanna go. Canney knelt down and told him "Uber, you are gonna do a very important thing and you look either lost in thoughts or hopeless. Is that how someone who is assigned something like this is supposed to be? You need to be so confident, motivated, proud and always be in present your mind shouldn't wander around.". Nodding at what she said, he came to dad and me before leaving and hugged us. "Do keep the connection always, whatever happens, try your best to survive and you'll. If an emergency or if scared immediately send us a message and if connections aren't working well, I'm here you can inform me through telepathy. So no way you get stuck there, I'll send help okay? See we all are here for you." I said to him pretending to be so confident. "Baw, baw I know Laisy and I trust you. That's not what I wanted to tell you, don't worry about me and don't risk your life unnecessarily. I'll be back." he said to dad and me. All three of us knew things aren't as easy to do as to say. All these are just our beliefs and we knew well as an animal is not like a robot he himself won't be able to do anything nor will he be able to adjust there that easily and I have no idea how long it will take to reach there if he needs any help, anyway not seconds or minutes. Turning back at us for the final time, he entered in and fastened his seat belt. It didn't take much longer for the spaceship to take off and the journey was in the same way as that of Nono138. Except that as it had already collected important details from Moon, Uber don't have to stay there and will directly move to Earth in the spaceship after landing on Moon. The spaceship couldn't move as fast as in the case of Nono138 as it won't be good for Uber's health and landing too would be so hard if speed is more. So it will take about a day, 24 hours for him to reach near Ozone. All were starting to leave. "I've lost your mom like this, in front of my eyes she left. Not the same again......" dad said turning around to leave. Have I even thought of what to do if he gets stuck there? How to get him? 'No, be positive Laisy nothing will go wrong' I tried to convince myself. But......seriously??