A/n: Hello everyone. Sorry about the long wait once again. I haven't had the time to sit down and write. I also had no inspiration to work with. Now that I'm on vacation I thought I take some time out and write a little something. I hope you all enjoy it.

Friends in Unlikely Places

Chapter seven

Jisushika smiled as she headed to a building on the far end of the village. It was pretty large and was very well decorated with plants and sculptures. Outside the building was another young demon that was tending to the flowers. She looked up and a bright smile appeared on her face. "Jisushika!"

The young demon was different then most demons around the area. She had short light purple hair. The unusual thing about her was that on the top of her head she had Kitsune ears and on the side of her face she had normal ears. Across her nose she had a straight scar most likely from a kunai knife. She wore a short brown shirt with that ties up in the back. She also wore a pair of brown pants with a lovely decorated belt. On her arms she had a long brown glove like thing.

Jisushika smiled as she approached. " It's good to see you too, Ryoko. How have you been fairing since I last saw you?"

Ryoko cut back a few more branches. " I've been well. The elder has treated me well."

" Speaking of the elder were may I find him?"

" He is most likely reflecting in the gardens, I'm sure he'd be overjoyed to see you." She got up from her spot on the floor. " Come, I'll take you to him."

Jisushika nodded as she followed Ryoko through the large mansion. She was amazed by how little things had changed over the years. Soon they reached the door to the outside, Ryoko opened it quietly so she wouldn't disturb the elder.

The old man had to be around his late fifties early sixties. He was looking off into his pond watching his pride Coy fish. Without looking up he stated, " Jisushika, its good of you to visit an old man like me."

" It's good to see your still in good health, Kazuaki."

Ryoko bowed, " I'll leave the two of you to catch up." With that she turned around and went back inside.

" Come walk with me Jisushika." She smiled as she started to walk around with him. " I have heard that the relations that we worked so hard on gaining are falling apart once again. It's said that human kind is becoming brutal taking demon kind as slaves. What a tragic event! If people would open their eyes a bit they would understand demons aren't the problem.. we are.. its because of our destructive ways that the crops are not growing." The old man sighed as he continued, " I must be the first to send my deepest sympathy for the loss of your child. Knowing you as long as I have… I understand what your feeling."

" That isn't the only thing I have lost. My whole clan has moved on and I have no idea where to go. Being one of the most informed people around I gathered that you would know more about the situation then I do."

" I take it slavery has taken its toll on our neighboring villages. For once I can't assist you much, even I don't know where they went too, since slavery is ramped it is nearly impossible to find out where they went. I fear some of been captured and being sold to other villages. Knowing that leader of yours he must have found a way to sneak by them and go to the east. If memory serves I have a confidant in that area, he may have seen them."

Jisushika thought about that for a long time. " Wait, you don't mean that young boy… do you?"

Kazuaki nodded, " The very same boy. He sends word ever once and a while and when he returned he had found out that his elder was killed, in an effort to keep the region from falling to pieces it was decided that he become the new elder. He must be in his twenties right about now. If anyone would know he would."

" Thank you for all your help Kazuaki." Jisushika said politely, " I should be on my way, I don't want to be a burden."

" You a burden.. the savor of our village.. nonsense, you are always welcome here Jisushika. Despite everything that's going on… this village will stay strong in its beliefs of equality. Never will I allow slavery to expand into these walls." Kazuaki looked over at Jisushika. " I take it those are the devices that keep your kind in bondage?"

Jisushika nodded as she reached up to her neck. " Yes these collars are the only reason for most of my kind to fall to the will of human kind. Kuro and myself were captured and for a while we were under the rule of a dreadful master but their daughter set us free. With her help we hope to put an end to this cruelty."

" It only takes one strong person and soon and ideal will become reality. As always I will be here and I will assist you in any way I can, you can count on that."

" That is indeed a comfort to me. I better be off… I'll try to keep you up to date with my actions until the next time we meet."

Kazuaki smiled as he embraced her. " Jisushika, you take care of yourself you hear. Once this is over, I would like you to consider my offer to remain here."

" I will indeed give it thought. Good-bye Kazuaki." With that she walked away only to be met up by Ryoko. " Ryoko, I'm sorry I didn't have a chance to catch up with you. I only ask one thing."

" Anything, you name it."

" Take care of Kazuaki for me."

" You know I will. Kazuaki is like the father you never knew. I look forward when you come again Jisushika. I do miss you a great deal." Ryoko hugged her. " Take care of yourself."

" I will. I promise."

Meanwhile Kuro and Nella were busy gathering up supplies for their journey. " Lets see here, we got food, medical supplies, and some cloths. Is there anything we are missing?"

" That should about do it Nella. Alright I'll take care of this." Kuro took the supplies from her and went to the counter. The man at the counter started ringing everything up.

" Something big gong down Kuro?" The man asked.

" I guess you can say that, Shin. Jisushika, myself, and this girl are going to put an end to the enslavement of our people."

" Always been the hero… I wish you luck man… that's seventy three yen."

Kuro handed him the money and took the supplies with him. " I'll be seeing you around man… can't wait to see how bad your game has gotten over the years."

" I'll be looking forward to it… take care of yourself."

Kuro held up the peace sign and brought Nella with him. As the three of them walked out they spotted Jisushika coming toward them. " Lets get going… to the east."

To be continued…

There you have it, chapter seven. I hope you all enjoyed it. Please leave me a review. Till next time.

Trunks and goten