[i]“You’re right. Karela, you can stick with us if you'd like.”[/i]

Karela smiled. She couldn't help but smile. She was feeling better. Much Better. "I...I...Thank you." She said quietly. "I don't know what to say."

[i]“This is Dren Hyuga, and I’m Kaede Hyuga, it’s a pleasure to meet you by the way!”[/i]

"It's a pleasure to meet you." She said as she successfully fought back a single tear. Now was not the time to cry. They weren't tears of anger and rage anymore. These were tears of relief and joy. She jumped up on the treetops behind Kaede and Dren. She didn't know what to say to the two of them. Kaede had saved her life and had managed to do so without harming any of the solders that had been about to kill her. Karela didn't think she could have done that. For so long now she had been filled with rage and hatred. Was it possible that there was another way? Could she somehow let go of her hatred? She didn't know yet and now was not the time to think these thoughts.

[i]She's my guardian angel. And in return I will swear my life to protecting her and the rest of her clan.[/i] She decided after only a moment of thought.