Blaze coughed when the smokey smell of cars tingled in her nose. She felt something warm next to her.

Blaze looked over and saw a dog.

"A protector will be made..." She remembered Mist's words. Was this the protector? Blaze sighed. Why a mortal dog?

The dog lifted its head up, shaking it. Blaze's stomach growled and she snarled at it.

"Is this really the time?" Blaze asked in annoyance. The dog glanced at her stomach, then ran off into the streets.

"Great, I lost the protector." Blaze said sarcastically. She stood up and dusted off her dress. The dog returned, and Blaze could see now that it was a german shepherd.

It had some bread in its jaws and was offering it to her. Blaze tore off the end that wasn't in his mouth and nibbled it to see if it was safe.

It was and Blaze ate it in a few bites.

"If you're going to steal food for me, you need a name." Blaze said, pondering for a moment.

"Spark." She finally said. The dog was just staring up at her, wagging his tail.