Naoto dashed back and forth from the stand carrying a barrel or two small barrels each time. He was relieved to see that the others he'd told about the barrels were helping out. As little as it did to contain the blaze, at least it was something. On a trip back with two small barrels he heard someone calling out. [i][b]There's still others here![/b][/i] Naoto rushed towards the voice. Dodging through the flames he finally saw a figure. Getting closer he could make out the blonde foreigner. [b]"Oi! Are you alright?"[/b] The boy was coughing pretty badly so Naoto dropped one of the barrels so he could have an arm free to help. Earlier, Naoto had figured there was a barrel filled with alcohol among the pile he was taking from. He could smell it but the smoke made it hard to tell which specific barrel it was. In his rush he decided to grab and go, checking the barrels when he got to another bad part of the fire. [b]"Here, hold onto me. I'll guide you."[/b] He told the boy as he put his arm over his shoulder.

Guiding the foreigner through the blaze to a clear spot Naoto set him down and took a look around. Their efforts [u]were[/u] helping but now the blaze had taken back the fight and was starting to flare up again. Naoto gritted his teeth. [b]"C'mon! Just a little longer...that's all we need for the fire department to get here!"[/b] Unfortunately the fire wasn't merciful and roared back at Naoto. He tried to think but the smoke and ash was starting to finally get to him too just like everybody else. Breathing a little faster he racked his brain for an idea but to no avail. Then, he suddenly got the same feeling he had earlier at the cafe that someone was watching him. Naoto looked up in time to see a figure smashing the water tower and extinguishing the fire with one swift act. He sighed with relief as he was drenched in the town saving waters. Flopping to a seated position, Naoto placed the barrel he had beside him. Naoto looked up as the woman stepped off the building. His eyes widened in panic but then turned to utter amazement that she survived the fall without a scratch. [i][b]She's crazy...and kinda scary...[/b][/i] As she approached and looked around at everyone who had gathered to the clearing Naoto started to speak up with a thankful smile. [b]"Hey, that was a really awesome assi-"[/b] He was cut off when the woman started speaking. His eyes widened seeing the red wine spill onto the street. As much as he wanted to protest he had forgotten about checking it like he planned and was going to throw it on the fire moments before. Naoto brushed the wet hair out of his face ignoring the Spanish boy as he was already getting grilled. [b]"Okay, that one was a stupid move but-"[/b] Again he was cut off by the woman but this time he started to get angry. Now she was just berating him and his head was starting to fill with voices. [b]"Alright! I get it, I messed up! Sorry if I don't deal with a crisis situation on a regular basis!"[/b] He shouted jumping to his feet. [b]"And what the hell do you mean teach me? Who the hell are you!?"[/b] When she mentioned leading a team, he was confused but moreover he didn't like the sound of it. [b]"I wasn't leading anyone. I barely recognize two of these people let alone would I try to be anyone's leader!"[/b]