"Here we are."

They stopped at a small cavern in the middle of a small clearing.

"Have a good evening, both of you…"

He turned to leave and Reina gave a symathetic glance at Kyoko. He shook his head frantically, but Reina didn't notice.

"Please, stay and have a small ration of a supper. It's the least we could do for your generous help."

Musuyo nodded his vein thanks, and sat beside her.

That's a little too close for comfort…

Kyoko scowled at them and stood up.

"I'm uh, going to look for some wood."

"Oh, uhm, OK, be back soon."

Reina smiled. "Oh don't worry, I will be."

And he left through the trees.

"I never got your name? May I ask what it is?"

"Reina. And your's?" she mumbled through a mouthful of ramen.

"Musuyo, glad to have your aquaintence."

And he stuck out his hand. Reina took it, and shook it warmly.

"The pleasure's all mine."

He smiled at her, and she smiled back, still holding each other's hand. At that same moment, Kyoko came back with an arm load with twigs, and was about to turn back, but saw they were shaking hands, getting the wrong idea. He frowned and stomped into the clearing.

"Reina, I need some help, can you?"

Reina nodded and stood up to help him. Musuyo gave an annoyed sigh, and Kyoko grinned in triumph. Reina picked up the twigs, set them in front of Musuyo, and lit them.

"I uh, still need help fetching the ones in there," he said, pointing to the trees. Reina sighed and nodded, waving slightly at Musuyo. He frowned and stared at the fire, alone and waiting.

"What's with you and that guy?" Kyoko asked, his eyes narrowed.

"Nothing...what gives anyway? Why would you care?"

Kyoko shrugged. "I, I don't, I was just wondering, that's all."

Reina gave him a questioning glance, and proceeded to pick up twigs. Kyoko sighed and grabbed the rest of the kindling. They headed back to the clearing, Musuyo sitting by the small fire. Reina ran and dumped the sticks in the fire, the flames licking the twigs and growing bigger. Kyoko took the meat that they had and gave it to Reina to cook.

"If you want it cooked, you cook it. I'm having mine raw." And she swallowed it whole.

Kyoko glanced at the meat, shrugged, and ate it whole as well. Musuyo scrunched his nose, and reluctantly took small bites, slowly gulping it down.

"I'm exausted, I need some sleep." Reina said through a yawn. She stretched and laid herself down onto the ground, rapidly falling into deep sleep. Musuyo glanced at Kyoko awkwardly. Kyoko glared back and lay his head by Reina's. Musuyo scoffed and curled up by his lonesome self, trying to keep warm by the slowly burnt-out fire. Musuyo heard Kyoko's quiet snores and grimaced. He huddled in a tighter ball and shut his eyes tight, grumbling slowly as he fell asleep.

The sun rose and shone bright in Musuyo's eyes. He woke to find Kyoko and Reina already awake, eating together closer by the trees, seeking refuge in the shade from the sun. He faked a yawn, but they didn't notice. Musuyo cursed under his breath and strolled over to them. Reina lifted her head and smiled.

"Good morning. I guess we need to give you some breakfast before we depart."

She reached into Kyoko bag and pulled out an apple, tossing it to Musuyo. He caught it, and, rubbing it on his shirt, took a generous bite out of it. Reina munched the last of her muffin and brushed the crumbs off. She ruffled her hair and stood up.

"I guess we'll be going now...goodbye." Reina stuck out her hand, and Musuyo slowly shook it. He released it, and scratched his head in frustration. He needed to think of something brilliant to make them ask him to come along.

"Uh...but where will I go?"

Reina turned her head, "What do you mean?" she asked, her voice low with questioning.

"I don't know where to go...I uh, don't live anywhere..."

Reina's face turned sympathetic, while Kyoko frowned and grumbled.

"That's too bad...I guess you'll just have to come with us."

Musuyo grinned and ran up beside them. Kyoko rolled his eyes, and walked in between Reina and Musuyo. He shuffled his feet, kicking up dirt in Musuyo's direction. Reina gave Kyoko an evil glance. He scoffed and glared at the ground. She shook her head, and carried on talking with Musuyo.

"I'm grateful for your companionship. I was getting pretty lonely on my own."

Reina nodded her welcome, "The more the merrier, right?"

She grinned, and turned to Kyoko. "Right?"

She smiled wider and cocked her head a couple of times.

"Oh, uh, yeah, the more the merrier. Definately."

Reina sighed at his sarcasm, while Musuyo didn't seem to notice.

"Great, we all get along."

Kyoko gave a short huff under his breath. Yeah right. You just want to think that.

They walked along for a short time, when they spotted another puff of dark smoke in the air. It seemed to be coming from a rooftop, and Reina was curious to find out.

"Let's go that way. I want to see if it's a place where we can stay the night. It's supposed to be cold tonight."

They both nodded and they headed in the direction of the smoke.

They finally reached a peak that looked over a small settlement. It stooped over it, casting a long shadow over the ground below. They ran down the grassy side and came to a big factory, with a big revolving door at the front. The factory was red with small windows that were cracked for ventilation.

"Maybe it's not a good idea to go in there. It could be dangerous."

Musuyo nodded to Reina. She chuckled.

"It'll be fine. We'll just ask for a place to stay."

Reina led the way and slipped through the revolving door with Musuyo and Kyoko on her heel. The inside was dull and had a strong scent of burning rubber. One side had red lazers, with tables filled with a variety of mechanisms and weapons. The other was preoccupied with long benches filled with paper and long sticks. There was a boiler room on the far side, and the walls were coated with ash and soot.

"Hello? Anyone around?"

There was an echoing, and footsteps sounded from farther in the building. Reina smiled reasurringly at them, and watched as a figure appeared from the staircase by the boiler room. A man with two guards at his sides entered through the door from the stairs.

"Inturders!"

Reina gasped, "No wait, we're mean no harm. Please, listen."

The man grimaced and held a hand out to the guards.

"What is it then. Make it quick."

Reina nodded hastily, "We were just wondering if you had a place for us to stay."

Musuyo gave Kyoko an uncertain glance, which he replied with a shrug. The man gave a hard laugh, and pointed to Reina.

"We have a place for you alright. In our dungeon room. Get them and put them in there."

Reina stood there, frozen by shock. The guards came and held her in a firm grasp. The other got both Musuyo and Kyoko, and they dragged them down the hall.

"Let go of me, bastards! Release me!" Reina screamed, kicking them hard in the kneecaps. They grunted but did not let go. Her anger reaching its highest point, she jerked her head back and bit hard into the guard's arm. It yowled in pain, grabbing its arm. Blood ran down and dripped on the concrete floor. She bolted into the other guard's side and toppled them over, Kyoko and Musuyo wriggling to free themselves. The guard quickly got up and tripped them to the ground. Reina lay in horror as they grabbed them again and pushed them violently to the red lazer area. The man at the top of the stairs turned them off and the guards grabbed sharp knives from one of the tables. They pushed the knives threateningly into their throats. Reina stayed still as the man came down the stairs and lifted her to her feet.

"You are a feisty child, aren't you. This will teach you."

He thrust her down the hall, the guards following, and pushed them into a cellar like room. They grimaced as the barred door slammed, and the mens footsteps faded into silence.