The carriage began to move and Milo was jostled slightly. Vin pulled the child onto his laps, securing him in his grip. A glance outside allowed Vin to count the number of guards that was escorting himself and Milo to the Valan Empire. Two other carriages held some more guards, and their belongings.
In his arms, Milo said nothing, just simply resting his head, back on Vin's shoulder as he stared out the window. He soon fell asleep a little ways into the Journey, and Vin did the best he could to make sure the potholes on the road didn't cause the child to awaken.
He was just stroking Milo's hair, when suddenly, the carriage came to a halt. Vin looked outside, and It seemed the road had been blocked. Vin felt a weird premonition as he heard the orders to clear the road. He waited quietly,
