So, this is an original story I started. and I'm really just writing it for fun :) One of the more abstract terms I use in this story are beings called supernaturals, which are explained at some point but It might help if I define them first off-

Supernaturals is a loose term for anything that isn't human ( Or animal ). These would include things such as ghosts, vampires, demons or even gods. It's a really loose term, but I just wanted to clarify it a bit more.

Enjoy!

Chapter 1

" You'll like it Mai, He said it wasn't too far from the university and it's a nice apartment for cheap." My dad coaxed, slicing a loaf of bread on the table we were sitting at. My brother nodded throwing me an encouraging smile. I nodded solemnly in my chair, more or less excited. You see, the issue came up of how I was going to go to college everyday since it's in the downtown part of New York. My dad, Brother and I live away from downtown and more in a quiet, smaller suburb where my dad runs his own little cafe. I think I've grown up here since I could walk and there were lots of fond memories between my brother Dante and I here.

" -Emzee is my best friend, he really cut me a great deal on this apartment-" Dante added as he set his spoon back in his bowl of soup.

" Forget college I'll hibernate in my bed forever and stay here..." I mumbled, still not looking super ecstatic. I'm not sure if I was uneasy about missing home or what. I've never really spent a lot of time away from my dad and brother so being by myself in an apartment was definitely going to take some adjusting. I had a close relationship with both of them, and my dad works hard for the both of us, especially since our mom passed away awhile after my birth. ( At least, that's as much as I know, I don't remember her since I was really young ). I know he's struggled on his own, but he's done very well at raising Dante and I.

" I'll come with you and help you unpack today Mai. Since dad needs to go back to work." Dante stated, bringing me out of my thoughts.

" Kay, I just need to make sure I have everything. I'll be ready to go soon." I replied, heading off to my room.

I am pretty lucky that Dante's friend owns a complex downtown. I've heard of Emzee before, but I don't think I've ever met the guy. He seems kind of young to own a complex though, Last time I checked he was about the age of Dante, who was 22. Even younger, possibly. Dante mentioned he was a pretty relaxed guy, and a lot smarter than he came off to be.

" Mai! Are you ready? We don't want to get caught in traffic!" Dante called.

" I'll be there in a second!" I shouted grabbing my suitcases and heading down the hall. I set my bags down and was hugged tightly by my dad.

" My little angel from above is finally growing up! It was just yesterday you were dressed as a dinosaur princess and ran around casting spells on me and Dante!" My dad whined, squeezing me way too tightly for my liking. I let him just this once.

" I'll...uh...miss...you too dad..." I managed to squeak out. After saying my goodbye, Dante and I headed out to his car and began driving down the street. I was reminding myself that it wasn't like I was moving to another country- I'd just be miles away from home and I could still visit often.

"- I told Emzee that he should make sure to watch out for you and all- he'll be like another brother for you! Not that he'll replace me, I mean, I'm irreplaceable. Right Mai?"

"..."

Did he say something? I was kind of spacing out at this point.

" Mai?"

"...Uh, yes, I agree. Definitely."

Dante nodded to himself happily as he kept driving down the busy street. As we got closer to downtown it was apparent the changes in scenery. There were many more buildings and businesses and clusters of traffic and people walking different directions on the sidewalk.

Dante pulled over to a curb and helped me get my bags out of the trunk as we walked up to a tall building with a small fountain in front of it. A sign read 'Cityside apartments' in bold letters. Walking about the small flight of stairs we reached the entrance and walked into a large lobby that was well furnished. There were a few people hanging around and watching TV or making themselves drinks, some had looked up and stared at us for a split second then went back to their business.

" Dante? Nice to see you. Your here earlier than I thought." Came a voice from a guy walking towards us. Dante grinned as he walked up to him and clapped his hand. As they exchanged friendly gestures I stood there still studying the lobby until they both turned to me.

" So this little red-head is your sister I take it?" Emzee asked as he gave a lazy smile. He was taller than both me and Dante and a little lanky at that. He dressed in a pretty relaxed style consisting of jeans and a jacket. He had darker brown hair that contrasted against his green eyes. He seemed nice, But I had a bad feeling he was going to make a crack about my height.

" She's a bit short though- unlike you or your dad, Dante."

Oh, I was spot on.

" She's making a sour face at you now..." Dante laughed, ruffling my hair.

" Nice to meet you." I said a little more dryly then I had hoped. Emzee seemed to keep his stare as if I was some new species on animal planet, And it made me kind of swallow in nervousness. After a minute or so he seemed to shrug whatever it was off and returned his attention to Dante.

" You know, your kind of like a beanpole." I deadpanned. Emzee raised a brow as he knitted his eyebrows while Dante snorted.

" What a lovely little sister..." Emzee muttered with a lopsided smile as he led us up a flight of stairs to go to the first floor. Walking along a carpeted hall, he stopped in front of a door reading 'apartment 204'. We walked into a modest but comfortable looking apartment that was already furnished with things like a couch and television.

" It has a bathroom, kitchen, and one bedroom with a closet and everything. You'll like it. Cupboards are pretty easy to reach and all."

Was that another wise crack about my height?

" Yes, thank you. I like it a lot,...I'm gonna go set my bags in the room really quick." I told them.

" Alright, I've gotta head back home Emzee, Take care of her for me." Dante grinned, looking at his friend. I stood there in my grim state as they did some sort of what looked like a bro hug or something. It looked like Dante muttered something in Emzee's ear low enough for me to not hear.

" You have my word, Dante." Emzee replied to Dante's muttered words. Satisfied, Dante threw another grin at him then marched over to me.

Dante hugged me tightly, to which I muttered something along the lines of 'please don't leave me' or ' please leave me with anyone but this weird hipster guy'.

" It won't be that bad and I'll visit, Mai. Alright, I have to go to make it to work on time. Be good Mai!"

I gave him a dry smile and waved as he drove off.

" Alright, I guess that just leaves you to unpack your stuff. I can introduce you to some people who live here later. Hey, are you listening, shortie?" Emzee drawled, bending over to get a better look at my face. I snarled, stepping back some.

" What? Yes I was listening."

" Yeah? What did I just say?"

" Uh,...um..."

Emzee gave a triumphant smirk as he began to walk back inside with me in tow.

" I think some of your neighbors are actually in the lobby right now, I can introduce you." he called over his shoulder. I nodded with a huff escaping my mouth.

He walked over to a table where a young woman with light brown hair was playing poker with an eccentric looking guy with blue hair.

" Your hella paying my phone bill his month Roku." The brunette barked. The blue-haired guy who I supposed was Roku, growled.

" Ha, yeah right." He retorted. He seemed to have a bad temper. Also, he was adorning what seemed to be a Yukata of some sort. Maybe a samurai costume? It was kind of odd.

"Hey, Angel, Roku, this is Dante's little sister. She's in room 204 now."

Angel looked at me with widened eyes and smiled.

" You look like him too. Emzee told us about you. I'm Angel, nice to meet you...uh, Mai?" She said shaking my hand. I smiled and nodded at her.

Roku was a bit of a polar opposite approach. He narrowed his eyes as he got closer to me, as if I was his next opponent for a boxing match or something.

" So we need to look over this little runt? She looks like she's old enough to look after herself!" He snorted. Excuse me? what was this guy's damage?

Angel stomped down fiercely on Roku's feet that were in open-toed sandals.

" Really?" She barked. Emzee sighed as he rubbed his temples. Roku cursed under his breath.

" I apologize, he's a dumb ass." Angel explained. Roku rolled his eyes and clapped a hand on my back.

" Nice to meet you runt."

" Yeah, same here..." I coughed, feeling the impact on my back. " Nice to meet you guys..."

" Oh, you'll need to do grocery shopping...Angel, could you take her?" Emzee added, scratching the back of his neck. " Roku, you too."

" Yep. let's take my car. Ready, Mai?" Angel asked me. I nodded, checking to make sure my wallet was still in my back pocket. Roku mumbled something but followed me and Angel anyway to her car.

" You'll like it here, we take care of each other and all." Angel began as she put the key in the ignition. I nodded, putting on my seat belt. I sat in the backseat while they took the front.

" It's kind of like were a community and all." She finished. " How old are you again?"

" Eighteen."

" Oh, still pretty young. I'm only twenty, so were not that far apart in age. Cranky-ass up here is twenty-two."

" Oh really?" I said surprised. Angel did look young though, and really pretty. " What do you guys do for a living?"

Angel seemed to tense up visibly, as well as Roku who I saw in the reflection of the rear-view mirror.

Was that a bad question?

" Oh, I, uh, work...at the pet shop." Angel chuckled nervously.

" Yeah, I'm a rocket scientist." Roku snorted. I furrowed my brows. Was he expecting me to believe that?

" Oh, look, were here." Angel cut in as she parked her car in front of the grocery store.

We got out and went inside. Angel picked up a few things for herself while I did my shopping. Roku opted to take a nap in the car. As I finished I called out to Angel over my shoulder.

" I'll be in the car!"

" Okay, be there in a sec." Angel replied finally getting in line.

As I walked out I heard an odd noise around the corner. I didn't think much of it until I felt my body almost gravitate to the shady dark area of the alleyway on the side. I panicked as my breath hitched in my throat. I couldn't tell what was happening as I dropped my groceries and my body kept being pulled into the alleyway. I felt so paralyzed I couldn't even move. Finally, my body stopped moving on it's own but I collapsed to my knees. Looking ahead in the dark alleyway, something was walking towards me,...

A man with silver hair and red eyes came into my view. He wore an expensive-looking suit and seemed young. The smug look on his face never vanished.

" I never thought Emzee would let me have the little princess so easily. I also didn't expect her to be so...human. Haha..." The man said, lifting my chin to look at him. This was really not the greatest start to me being technically on my own. What do i even do right now?! Is he going to rob me? Or worse? I wasn't exactly rich!

" Don't be so panicked, I'm not going to do anything to you, even if I am a vampire...Well, for the most part. But some of your blood would be lovely..." he whispered as he pulled me closer. I tried with everything I had to move away, and my voice wouldn't let me call out. I could feel the tears pricking at my eyes. What did he even mean by being a vampire? Was this some sort of sick role play thing he did?

The next thing I knew the man was knocked away from me and slung against the wall from being impacted by a weapon of some sort. Angel and Roku appeared the next second, both looking extremely unhappy.

" Did you really think we wouldn't find you, Juli? I mean really, kidnap the girl but take her to the alleyway right next to the store. Impressive." Roku taunted as he slung me over his shoulder.

" I wasn't going to do anything, necessarily." Juli laughed as he wiped the blood from the corner of his cheek. Angel stood in front of me and Roku, holding the weapon she had hit Juli with. It appeared to be a large metal pole with a taser on the end.

" Yeah, and I'm a millionaire." Angel retorted, charging towards Juli. Where did Angel even get that weapon from?

Juli sprouted small purple wings from his back and flew around Angel's attempts at hitting his body. Quickly, Angel dropped her weapon and kicked Juli across the face making him hiss in pain. He grabbed her body and threw her against a chain fence on the side.

" C'mon Angel! Focus!" Roku shouted, still keeping my body slung over his shoulder as if I was some sort of rag doll.

" I know!" Angel grunted, getting back up. Taking out two guns,she held a smirk on her face as she flew two bullets into Juli's shoulder.

He gasped at the sudden pain and went to his knees.

" These are the new paralyzers. I'd say basically a stun gun, but for supernaturals." Angel smirked as she walked over to Juli. She quickly tied him up by putting his wrists together behind his back.

" I would untie me this instant you-" Juli was about to let out a string of curses until Angel tied a handkerchief around his mouth and threw him in the backseat of the car.

" Hey..Hey kid!-" I heard Roku shout, most likely trying to get a response from me.

Everything after that was a little blurry, and I could feel myself give out as my head hung limply on Roku's shoulder.

I woke up in my new bed back in my apartment. It wasn't for another few seconds that I sat upright and looked around.

Was that all a dream?

Millions of questions were swirling in my head. Who was that guy? Why was he after me? What was even going on in that alleyway?

I stumbled out of bed still tired. Looking at the clock, it was only 9:30 pm, so I figured I could head to Emzee's office. My raging headache was not helping my state either.

Making my way down I noticed his office door was cracked open and their were voices talking. It seemed like a good idea to listen, so I slid myself against the wall and peered in.

Emzee sat behind his desk with a face I didn't think he was capable of- en extremely royally pissed off look. Across from him was that guy who claimed he was a vampire, plus Angel and Roku.

" How did you get word we had Marza's daughter with us?" Emzee asked in an annoyed tone. Juli laughed as he laid back in his chair.

" Oh, wouldn't you like to know?" He grinned. Emzee rubbed his temples and reclined back in his office chair. Angel kicked the cocky vampire-guy in the knee cap from annoyance.

" I'll cut off your privates unless you tell us right now Juli." Angel seethed. Emzee shushed her, motioning for her to sit and calm down. Grudgingly she complied but kept her angry expression.

" Fine, fine, I'll tell you, Emzee, since were such good friends and all." The vampire said while wincing. He reminded me of the chihuahua I had when I was little that had a little-man syndrome. Juli still tried to look confident even though Angel just threatened him. His name was kind of feminine, so that must have bin another damper on what seemed to be his boasting ego.

" I'm surprised you thought her being here would be a secret, my dear Emzee. News of that demon's daughter being alive would be something to spread around to most supernaturals quickly...especially to the allegiance."

" So what? You joined the allegiance now?" Roku questioned. I tried to narrow my eyes to see what he was doing and found he was sharpening a sword of some sort.

" No, I don't have time for some little uprising. I have much better things to do." Juli laughed. Angel rolled her eyes.

" You mean doing absolutely nothing in that mansion of yours all day?" Angel said.

" -But if you don't care about the allegiance and what they want, why would you go after Mai?" Emzee deadpanned. He really looked like he couldn't stand this guy.

My palms started sweating. I wasn't understanding all of this. I had to hear more...

"-I was curious to see Marza's daughter. I knew she was only half-demon but her powers haven't awakened one bit." He sighed dramatically. " You could say I was just curious. I wasn't actually going to drink from her. Although she isn't a full-on demon, demon blood isn't my taste." Juli spat sticking his tongue out.

" You know you violated our agencies first law- no harm against humans-" Emzee said pointedly.

" Not exactly human is she?" Juli retorted.

" I wonder how much of an idiot you take me for sometimes..." Emzee sighed. " Angel, how much did Mai see all of this go on?"

" She had passed out by the end but enough for her to be pretty freaked out right now, well when she wakes up anyway." Roku answered instead.

" Oh, I think she knows more now..." Juli said in a smug tone. Did he hear me?

As if on cue I had gotten off balance and fell into the room. I could hear Juli's laugh and feel the shocked looks looking down on me. I stood up, albeit a bit slow, and dusted myself off.

" Uh..." I began. What was I supposed to say?

"...Fuck..." Roku finally said.

" Can I...ask what's going on?" I asked looking at Emzee. Emzee stared straight back at me with an unreadable gaze.

" Whoop there it is. Well, I'm gonna take my leave here. I'm gonna head on out because I have a hot date with some wine I bought last Saturday. Stay pretty my dear~" Juli interjected standing up. He twirled a piece of my hair on the way out, making me shuffle away nervously.

"-Uhm, should I go get him or-" Angel looked back and forth between Emzee and the door the odd vampire exited through.

"He's the least of our worries right now." Emzee stated. He ran a hand through his hair and walked over to the front of his desk and leaned against it.

" Mai, take the seat right here." Emzee asked. I nodded and sat down, feeling Angel's and Roku's eyes on me.

"-I think I have some explaining to do now."

" What? are we really telling her?" Roku interrupted.

Emzee nodded and sighed,

" Well, everything here has bin some part of a lie." Emzee began. " You need to listen to me clearly before you point fingers or blame anyone. All of this was done for your protection. This whole apartment building isn't really an apartment building, but the headquarters for a police force."

" What?" I said in a confused tone. Okay, was this one of those things where it's a scripted situation and I'm the one that a prank is being played on? And, then someone would jump out saying something along the lines of ' You've bin punked!'. Unfortunately, I didn't happen to see any hidden cameras-

"- I don't know how much you remember from your encounter with that vampire but-"

" That guy was a vampire?!" I shrieked, clutching my sides in reflex. Roku face palmed while Angel still held this nervous look.

" Yes," Emzee said through gritted teeth. " Hence, he did sprout his wings at some point. Also, he was about to suck your blood and all. Or at least pretending he was going to. Anyway, This agency is what you would call a supernatural police force. You've lived your life pretty peacefully alongside those who could be classified as demons, vampires, succubus', even gods of some sort. They are all classified under the label of supernaturals. A very long time ago these supernaturals were sworn to co-exist with humans and obey the basic law: in no way shall you physically or mentally harm a human. Of course, this is all better said than done. The only ones who can keep them in line is our agency-... who is also run by supernaturals who promote peace between humans. Though we do have a few humans who work for us, like Angel. She uses specially-crafted technology to use against supernaturals."

I looked at him incredulously. The more he told me, the more everything was adding up but...

" Th-then, what does that make you?"

" Well, a lot of people know me as the god of judgment. I oversee the actions of supernaturals and look over their relations with humans." Emzee explained. " There are gods for lots of different things, but my role is a little more demanding..." He stopped briefly. " -But it's not important, and it'd be a lot more explaining. Roku over there is a half-demon."

" Isn't that what Juli called me?" I inquired.

" That's what I was getting to-" Emzee sighed. " Mai, there's something your dad and brother have been hiding from you, but all for the sake of your safety. Your mom is still alive."

I felt my fingers go numb and my body feel heavier. This sounded like spouted nonsense I was being told. I probably would have left already and called Dante if something wasn't keeping me glued to my seat. But, just all of a sudden, this guy is telling me the mother I never really saw is still alive? That can't even be possible, that's not something...

" Your lying...She's dead isn't she? she died a few years after my birth..."

Emzee seemed to falter for a second but kept going.

" Your mom is one of the most powerful demons in existence. She actually left your dad...But I only know so much up to that point. She's well-known, and rumors spread around about her having a daughter that may have inherited her power."

" Why would she leave my family?" I asked. Emzee visibly stiffened.

" Mai, I don't-"

" Please, Just tell me!" I yelled coming off more angry than I wanted. I could feel small tears welling up in my eyes. Angel and Roku seemed to jump in their seats a bit.

"...Again, I only know so much, but she left and started a group called the allegiance. I don't know why, but as far as I know right now she leads her group as an uprising against the co-existence of humans. The allegiance's main goal is an idea of having supernaturals run the world- which wouldn't work-"

I know I teared up a bit as he finished talking. Why would my mom leave our family if she had children to take care of?

" Mai...Mai..." Emzee stood a little closer and leaned down. I tried to look away so they wouldn't see my red and flushed face. It was a little hard to look away because of how direct Emzee's gaze was. He seemed to just look at me to make sure I was going to hear what he had to say.

" There's reasons why things are the way they are right now, and this is a lot to take in, I know, but don't think she didn't love you. There's just many things in this world beyond humanity and they're hard to understand." he said in a lower tone. I nodded as warm tears slid down my cheek. I was trying not to cry, especially in front of these people I just met, but I let my emotions get the best of me.

" Mai, you've lived your whole life as a normal human but you are half-demon, like me." Roku stated. " The difference between us is that my powers are awakened, and yours are not." Roku explained. I looked at him waiting for him to explain more.

" Demon's powers run high on emotion. Mainly, emotions such as Anger, Frustration, Anguish, the more negative side of emotions basically. I imagine you've never bin pushed to the brink of these emotions and that's why you stay a normal human right now. And it should probably stay that way."

"..O-okay..." I replied, trying to grasp it all. " But, are there really people after me?"

"...Yes and no. Word is getting around your Marza's daughter, and they want your powers to be awakened and used in the allegiance." Angel added. "-But your in the best place for your safety, the Supernatural police headquarters."

"So everyone that lives here is part of the agency?"

" Yes. This is the main station but we have smaller ones posted around the world. " Angel answered.

" Mai, why don't you get some sleep?" Emzee said, though it sounded less like a suggestion.

" Angel, go with her."

Angel nodded and we made her way back to my apartment door.

" Your safe here Mai, I promise. Your going to make a lot of friends here" Angel cheered. I laughed a bit, wiping my flushed face on my sleeve.

" Your really strong, right? You put that vampire guy in his place."

Angel snorted.

" Hell yeah I did-uh, yep." She laughed with me. " Alright, now get some sleep, you need it!"

I nodded and said goodnight as I made my way to my bedroom.

" So, looks like this whole secret got leaked big time." Roku laughed, sharpening his blade while he lounged back in the chair belonging to Emzee's office.

Emzee was currently face down in paperwork, grasping lightly onto a coffee mug.

" What was I supposed to tell her?" Emzee spat back.

" I guess we won't have to keep headquarters a secret now. I've gotta say, I've never seen you as a comforting type of person." Roku teased, putting his sword back in it's sheath. Emzee rolled his eyes. Roku began making his way out until Emzee piped up again.

" Roku, I'm thinking of sending you and Angel to college with her..." Emzee stated, setting papers down. Roku almost tripped on his own feet.

" Excuse me? Are you serious? I am absolutely not! I'm not going to some college to watch over that girl because of your paranoia-"

Emzee threw a very pointed look at the man clad in his yukata.

" What do you suppose I do? What happened tonight is a fine example of our issue at hand."

Roku turned around to face Emzee with a huff.

" If you ask me, Juli was doing us a favor tonight. That guy isn't with the allegiance, I can tell you that, but he's got his own plans and the start was a wake-up call telling you Mai isn't as hidden as we thought."

" That damn vampire..." Emzee groaned. The image of his cocky face and ridiculous demeanor played in Emzee's head. " I'm not necessarily too concerned with whatever he wants. Juli, to sum him up, Juli is a bored freeloader with not enough to do."

"So...?"

" I won't take that drastic of measures yet, but...Just keep an eye out." Emzee finished. Roku nodded and left the office looking a bit relieved.