We gasp in fear at the sound of hooves approaching the house as I attempt to quiet the baby in my arms. How I wish we had discussed this with my father before following through with Faustos's plan. I would like to think that if we had, we could be safely tucked away in his castle, even ruling over the Starsands Kingdom right now. I gently sway the baby side to side as I hold him tightly against my bosom, casting a nervous, questioning glance at Faustos. Faustos has been protectively keeping watch over us, preparing for the day they would find us. But he must be nearing total exhaustion by now. Even with Gohan's help, I fear this journey has been too long and grueling for either of them to continue with this level of exertion.
The hooves slow as they come closer, and Faustos glances over h
