FN Colonies -- Stretching Your Legs [Kenzan, Wei, Open]

It was over, it was finally done with. The young Earth bender had set off on a long journey to guide two men into the heart of the fire nation and he did it, Wei left the journey unscathed but changed as well. He had become a more confident guide because of it, his bending had improved as well and he had a good few stories to tell, most of all however, he did what he wanted, he explored the world. The boy said his goodbyes to his new companions a few days ago and was on his way home, though he couldn't help feel a bit of sadness, he had made good friends and had some of the best times in his life but it was time to return.

Wei caught a ship back to the Fire Nation colonies that resided within the Earth Kingdom, from here it would be a few weeks before he made it back to his home but he was sure he could make it now. He was surprised he had passed for a Fire Nation citizen but thanks to the information of a friendly fire bender he had met some time ago, he knew how to behave and act properly in the presence of the people. The boy had matured over his journey but still retained his childish youthfulness, he couldn't wait to get home and tell his Uncle about the journey.

Walking down the path that cut through the villages, Wei turned his attention and caught sight of a familiar face. It was the man whom explained to him the culture and mind set of the fire nation and it's people, the man who may have very well saved his life with this information. The boy ran forward and stood at the top of the hill, waving his right hand wildly as he called out.

"Hey! Remember me?"

The boy still had not received a name from the stranger but considered him a friend nonetheless. The young Earth bender made his way to the river side and almost crashed into the young woman whom seemed to be relaxing at the side. Wei placed his hands in the fire nation salute that the man had showed him and apologized, bowing his head slightly.

"Sorry miss! Didn't mean to disturb you!" He laughed somewhat embarrassed, nearly crashing into her. 

Needless to say, Kenzan was quite annoyed when the woman refused to bow to him. Though, he quickly dismissed the thought, considering the situation. He knew he looked like someone of a lower class, being shirtless in the river, hunting his own food. If he were at home back in the Fire Nation, he wouldn't bother, but he found killing and eating his own food to be so much more enjoyable. He smiled at the two, and looked to Wei. "Ah yes, you're the little Earthbender boy I met a while ago arn't you? How have you been?" Kenzan asked, as he waved his hands over while walking towards his fire pit, before sitting infront of it. "Please, come, sit. Let's eat." He spoke to the two of them.

As Wei sat and listened, the two fire nation people began to exchange greetings, the woman introduced herself, her name was Kasumi and she explained that she was from the Fire Nation capitol, meaning she must have been from one of the high class families. She went on as to say who her parents were and to be honest, Wei did not understand why she was explaining who she was this in depth, he was accustomed to people simply saying hello. After a moment the male fire bender introduced himself, his name was Kenzan, apparently his family was pretty important too, the way he spoke made it sound like he was trying to establish his importance over the woman. Though this talk was strange to Wei, he had to admit that he was learning a lot about fire nation culture and how they spoke to one another, he might as well give it a shot. 

The boy waited for a moment, looking at the two like a child waiting for his turn to speak at dinner, when the atmosphere was quiet, he took his opportunity.

"Um, my name is Wei Shen. I live in a hut on the edge of the Si Wong desert with my Uncle Xian Shen. I'm not an heir and I don't come from anywhere as fancy as you two. I guess I'm heir to Uncle's hut and guiding trade."

Wei paused for a second and started to laugh a bit, the two fire nation people sounded so elegant and then he just introduced himself and the only family he had, making them sound so much more different. He rubbed the back of his head lightly, a grin from the laughter before on his face, he was a little embarrassed but knew that regardless of where he came from, he wanted to be someone of importance. He had just been paid from his journey and the amount was astounding, a large sack of gold from the two men, he wanted to show his Uncle and maybe even help his elderly guardian find a better home.

"I don't really know who my parents were, like you two; but I don't think it's all that important to me now anyhow."

He leaned back, propping himself up with his hands as he relaxed a little.

"Oh, I don't blame you for not believing me." Kenzan began, as he raised his arms above his head, streaching his back as he yawned some. "I wouldn't either. I don't like traveling with an escort or body guards or antyhing of the sort. They slow me down. And I can assure you, I can defend myself. I didn't get these scars from not being in fights, after all." He spoke, making a referance to the scars that littered his abs and back. They had been clearly made by some forms of blades, and he was far too muscular to not be used to fighting and excersizing. "But, if you wish to see a demonstration..." Kenzan spoke, as he stood up, getting into a firebending stance. He first started out with a few kicks, of course while facing the water, letting out a few small bursts of fire, first. Then his show went on to several flips and spins, letting the flame show go to it's fullest, before he threw a flame across the surface of the water and spun his body to make a flame tornado that spun upwards, before dissipating. It was quite the firebending show.

"Is that proof enough for you? Like I said, I'm more than capable of defending myself."