Where do we go?

Yesterday, after Rome and Rei had returned from space with Rei's surgically repaired back, the couple announced to Rome's parents that it was no longer safe anywhere on the planet and they had to leave. They need Aason as far away as possible for his own good. Rome and Rei had picked out a destination. Unfortunately, and unknown to them, the destination wasn't far enough.

     “Where would you have us go?” Fridone asked skeptically. “You do not know where they are. Nowhere on this planet could be safe.”
     “You are right, Beo,” Rome interjected. “Not on this planet. Junior has agreed to take you to Earth.”
     “Earth?” Binoda exclaimed. “We were banished from there, just as you were. We are not allowed.”
     Rome stood up. “Junior will take you to Commander Ursay. He will hide you on his farm until it is safe to return. Junior has all of his father’s stealth ability. He will get you there unseen.”
     “Cowering like children out on a farm,” Fridone scoffed. Then he realized Aason really was a child. “I understand,” he said reluctantly.
     “Mommy, Daddy,” Aason said, jumping up. “I don’t want to go.” He ran over and grabbed his mother, wrapping his arms around Rome’s legs.
     Rome stooped down and cupped her son’s chin. Tears were starting to overflow her eyes and run down her cheeks.
     “We have to do this, my baby. It’s not safe here. We can’t allow anything to happen to you. Grandmea and Grandbeo will take good care of you. Daddy and I will come and get you as soon as it is safe to come home.”
     Aason hugged his mother around her neck. “Mommy, I’ll miss you so much.”
     “And I will miss you, my love. But I would die if anything happened to you. Daddy and I can’t take that chance.”
     Aason pulled back. He was crying too but he made a brave face. “I understand, Mommy. Whoever those bad men are, I hope you catch them and kill them back.”
     “No,” Rome said. “We don’t kill anybody. But we will stop them. Then we can all be together again.”
     Rome looked up at her mother. Binoda nodded.
     “Come, Fridone,” she said. “We must pack some clothing. This might be a while.”

At least I can get Aason out of there for a portion of the book and get going with the fast-paced action and adventure. Rome and Rei have a lot of ground to cover and having Aason around would slow them down significantly.