That day, Sebastian asked around to learn about ways to get off the island. There were both sea and air means but both were quite expensive. He saw the fisherman who had saved him, Tom, and decided to ask if there was another way; a simpler and cheaper way.

"Well," Tom said. "Some of the fishermen take their fish to surrounding places. I suppose you could go with him, if you don't mind travelling in a boat full of stinking dead fish."

Although the thought of being in a boat full of "stinking dead fish" didn't appeal to Sebastian, it was probably the only way. Sebastian waved his thanks and went to tell Megan of his newfound information.

-!-!-!-

Daniel was many things: a very proud Caulkhead, a respected leader, and also a sucker for kids. And little Angel had caught his heart. The poor orphan girl hadn't even started school yet and already she had lost her parents. His heart contorted at such misery and he was dead set on doing something about it. After all; you can't leave two teenagers with the duty of a toddler. He decided to approach the two.

"Megan? Sebastian?" he said in that accented voice of his.

The two strolling teens turned to look at him.

"Yes?" they asked.

"I was wondering if I could have a word with you two concerning Angel," he said as he joined them.

"Is she okay?" Megan asked, concerned. Hadn't she just put the girl to bed? What could have happened? Was she having nightmares again? Her thoughts halted when Daniel assured her that nothing was wrong.

"The thing I really want to discuss with you depends on your plans," he explained. "Do you plan to leave?"

Sebastian looked at Megan who in turn looked at the ground. "Yes, we do have a tournament to catch," he answered.

"I see. Since you still plan on pursuing your goal, I imagine a small child will only come in the way of it. Why not leave here at the island with me?" he suggested.

"Are you sure?"

"Positive. She is still a child and has her whole life ahead of her. The death of her parents is a shock to her now but she is too young to fully comprehend the situation so it will pass soon. I would be more than willing to take her into my family. Another grandchild for me, and my daughter would also like to have another child without going through the torture of labour again." He finished off with a chuckle.

-!-!-!-

The next day, Sebastian and Megan bid goodbye to the people they of the island and climbed aboard the Annie-Marie. Ad Sebastian had been forewarned, the boat stank and he and Megan had to tie handkerchiefs over their noses to be able to breathe properly. They also had to spend the better part of the morning fishing and only in the evening would they arrive in Hampstead. But it was okay because in the end it would be worth it.

The first two weeks were for training so they would still be in time for the actual tournament – hopefully.

They would arrive late and probably would be a little out of zone but in the end, they would get their chance.