A/n: Hello everyone. I'm very sorry that I haven't been able to update in such a long time… I've been for a loss of ideas so I had no idea where to go but some seniors in my school gave me some ideas when they were playing around during my gym class. I hope you all enjoy this chapter, and if anyone has any ideas they would like to pass on I would appreciate them.

Friends in unlikely places

Chapter five

The night dragged on with a cold chill hanging in the air. The dark night sky was now blanketed by a wave of brilliantly shinning stars. Every now and then a cricket could be heard chirping with the changing temperatures. Fireflies flashed their bright lights that made a magic feeling around the area. All these factors made the night seem almost perfect. If it weren't for slavery everything would be Nirvana.

Nella stood outside the cave entrance and looked out into the endless darkness around her and from time to time she would rub her hands across her skin in an effort to warm herself up. Her teeth chattered and her breath became visible in front of her. Jisushika, who had been leaning up against an outcropping of rock, turned her attention toward her savior. Slowly she approached her in an effort not to alarm her. She wrapped a warm sweater over her, " Wouldn't want you to catch a cold or anything." She stated in a calm voice.

Nella smiled as she pulled the sweater closer to cover herself. " Thank you Jisushika." The young girl looked out into the darkness once again and for a moment it seemed to be brightened. " Isn't it just a beautiful night?"

Jisushika's saddened look, which was induced from the knowledge she might not be able to see her daughter again for a long time, began to disappear and it was replaced by a weak smile. For a moment she turned to Nella wondering how she could be so carefree right now but then looked back into the blanket of black that surrounded all and responded, " This night is the most beautiful I have witnessed in a long time. If only I had my clan and my fellow kin things would be like a fantasy come true."

Nella turned her attention to Jisushika and gave her a look of sympathy. " I'm so very sorry Jisushika. I'm sure one day you will be reunited with them." Just as she finished Nella sneezed. " Oh dear, I guess I'm coming down with a little something."

Jisushika wrapped her arms around Nella's shoulders and brought her inside. They walked into the inner part of the cave. A warm fire was burning and Kuro was sitting around it, sharpening his weapon just in case they had to fight. The two females walked into the room. " Here, sit by the fire… warm yourself up and relax. We have a long day ahead of us."

Nella took her spot close by the fire and she placed her hands over it. When they got warm enough she rubbed her hands together. She stared into the red flames and her thoughts began wander. Kuro turned his attention to his mate, "Jisushika, where are we headed?"

" We are just going to follow the road to the direction where our clan went. However, we will worry about that when the time comes. Until then, let us all get our rest; we are going to need it when we go on the road."

Kuro nodded as he placed his weapon against the rock next to him and he curled up on the floor nearby. Jisushika got on top a flat rock and lay down. She turned her head to face Nella who was still warming herself up. " Try to get some sleep… you'll need all your strength in the morning."

" I will certainly make the effort," Nella replied as she took the sweater and laid it on top of her body. She laid on her back on the floor and closed her eyes and soon drifted off to sleep.

Morning later came upon them. The sun rose, lighting up the sky. All kinds of creatures came out from their slumbering places. Birds flew gracefully across the skies in search of their morning meal. The grazing animals, like deer, came out from the forests and began nibbling on the grass. In town the slaves of the colonists were feeding their masters' livestock and cleaning up their barns. The masters and mistresses enjoyed being served their meals and given the local paper. However, one such family wasn't basking in this glory; of course, this family was the one Nella left behind. Her parents were furious when they found out that their slaves had disappeared and taken their own precious daughter with them.

Men in uniforms carried swords on their belts and scoured the town for the run away slaves. The crowing of the roosters woke up Jisushika, Kuro and Nella. The young human girl rubbed her eyes and yawned as she woke up to find food already being cooked on the fire. The eggs were becoming fluffy just the way the group liked them.

Nella looked at the female demon and questioned, " What are we having for breakfast?"

" Some newly laid eggs, a few pieces of fruit and fresh milk. I'm afraid it' not much, but it was just about all we could round up. It's dangerous to be out there right now, especially since everyone knows that we are run away slaves." Jisushika commented.

" You should have asked me." Nella stated, " I'm human after all… and this is my village… they would be happy to give me whatever kind of food I want…"

" We didn't want you to get into any trouble." Kuro explained, " Don't you worry your head over it, I'm a master at this. We have been stealing food from town for years without many problems…" Kuro took out three tins and placed the scraps of food on them and handed them to each person.

The group ate the food and one by one they walked to this small rock that had a crater in it. This was like a sink full with water. They rubbed their hands together to get rid of all the food and grease that was on their hands. When they finished cleaning up their would shake their hand to the side to get rid of excess water off and to dry off they rubbed their hands against their cloths. Jisushika looked over at Nella. " Lets ship out, it's a long trip so we are going to have to push ahead hard… you think you can handle that?"

Nella looked a bit uncertain. " I'm not too sure if I can handle all that but I will certainly give it my all."

" If you ever need a break from walking, just call one of us and we will carry you until you feel rested enough to continue… got that?" Kuro said in a matter of fact tone.

" Yes I do.. but I really don't wanna be trouble, are you sure?" Nella asked.

" It's nothing for us, we have good stamina, it takes a great deal before we are worn out. Enough chit chat we better get moving."

The group left the cave and Nella looked back at her home village one last time. For an instant Nella looked like she was sad to be leaving but her overall expression was one of relief. For the first time in her life she felt as though she was doing something worth while and she knew it was better for everyone, no matter what their race, if she left home and helped those people who hers hand began to oppress.

Jisushika and Kuro who were a couple of feet ahead of her turned back. " Nella, hurry it up or we will leave you behind." Kuro called out.

" Coming!" Nella tore her eyes away from her village and ran toward them. ' My journey down the road of deliverance… has only begun.'

To be continued….

Hello again everyone. Again I would like to apologize for the long wait for this chapter, it would have been out sooner but I have had little ideas and too look it over before I felt it was time to post it… I really think I outdid myself this time. I hope you all enjoyed it. Please review… and remember if you have any ideas they are welcome. Till next time.

Trunks and goten