Element of Fire

The next day we headed out with everyone's blessing, although Brock pouted the whole time and wouldn't talk to Walter. We took the main road and after a few hours we entered a small village. For some reason I felt like I'd been there before, but since I'd never left the hideout there was no way. I dismissed the feeling as we walked past villagers and other people. I looked around in amazement, this place was so different form what I had grown used to. Walter led me over to a fountain and we sat down.
"You have to stop acting as if you've never been here before, people are going to notice, and if they notice those creatures will notice to." His voice reminded me of a parent talking to their child.
"Sorry, it's just this place feels so comfortable. Like when you're at home." I said looking at a nearby vender.
the vender was selling some kind of food, a couple was buying it and after they walked away the boy grabbed the girls hand and they walked away. A few seconds later a father and their child walked over and bought some of the food to, it was nice to see. I smiled then got up and started to tug at my travel clothes.
"We should be going right, I don't think this is the place I'm supposed to find." I said looking around before looking at Walter.
"Do you really want to try it that much?" He asked a slight smile on his face.
I turned away as a blush settled across my face, it was as if he had read my mind. After a second he got up and walked over to the vender. A few moments later he returned and handed me a bowl that had some of the strange food in it.
"Here."
I took it and he started walking away, I followed still carrying the food and burning as I kept my head down.
<You should have just said something. he would have gotten you some anyway.>
"Be quiet Miyana." I whispered fiercely under my breath.
She snickered but didn't say anything else, it had been decided that since she couldn't return to my power yet, she would stay with me. At the moment she was hiding in my backpack, I ignored her and continued to follow Walter. He stopped at a park and we sat down on a bench, a few kids ran past us laughing and I couldn't help but smile.
"Well aren't you even going to try it?" He asked as I sat down next to him.
"Yes!"
I picked some of it up and popped it in my mouth, it was nutty with a sweet after flavor. As I chewed I knew exactly where I was. I looked around and took in all the buildings then turned and looked back at him.
"This is my village, this is where I was born."
He nodded.
"Yes, it is customary to bring a warrior to their village before setting out. We figured it would be good for you as well."
I didn't answer and suddenly he took my hand and I looked at him. He leaned forward and was about to kiss me again when suddenly Brock burst out of the nearby bushes and knocked him over.
"Don't even think about it! Juts because she was having a moment doesn't mean you can attack her!" He yelled standing in front of me.
I stared at him and so did Walter, who after a few seconds finally stood up.
"Brock what are you doing here?" He asked in a dangerously calm voice.
"Uh, well you see." He laughed nervously.
"You were supposed to stay behind with the others until after the first day!"
"Well I couldn't let you two be alone for that long! I knew you were going to try something like this and I was right! You beast!"
By this time everyone was staring at us and I could do nothing but stare as well. After they went back and forth a few more times they realized they were the center of attention and sat down on either side of me. Brock instantly went after my food and I barely managed to save some. Walter looked extremely put out, but after a second he sighed.
"Well I guess it can't be helped if a certain moron has to tag along with us."
"I am not a moron!"
I couldn't help but laugh at this, one problem was solved but I still needed to find this place and them fighting would delay me, I was certain of that.