From deep inside the cargo bay, Dende and her little brother Danny heard the Castille take off from the dock, making the sound that both of them have been hearing for three years. It took a lot of time, but Dende finally gathered the courage to sneak onto a ship and hopefully find someplace better to live than where they were currently residing. The two of them had a lot of enemies back on the station, mostly because of all the unpaid debts their parents left behind for them to pay. Hopefully, this escape would give them the fresh start they need.<br/><br/>Dende was hugging her brother tightly against her chest, both trying to be as scilent as they could when they heard the footsteps go in and out of the storage room. They were hiding in a large box, filled with rather large things that thankfully left a lot of space unused; just enough for a couple to sit in. Of course, Danny was only three, so he didn't take up much space to begin with.<br/><br/>Dende had her eyes on the lid above her, but was really listening for people and counting the time. If the two of them were to live on this ship oblivious to the crew, she would need to scout for food and recourses. She needed to find the perfect moment where she could sneak out, unnoticed, and scout the ship.<br/><br/>After a little while of waiting, Dende decided it was a good time to go exploring the ship. She first checked the top to see how loose and heavy it was. Then, she looked down at Danny. By this time, the little guy was sleeping, so she had no trouble leaving. She gently put Danny in a lying position, and she slowly moved the lid so that she could crawl through. She kissed Danny on the forehead before sliding out of the crate and closing the lid.<br/><br/>Getting out of the storage room was no problem, and she was very quiet about it. She slid out of the room without a trace, and began to wander the halls. She tip toed in the shadows, being ever so cautious not to make a sound. The halls were pretty empty for the most part, and she was able to sneak past those that were near her. Now all she needed to do was find where they kept food...