The Shingami came running

Valeria must have heard her mother say the same sentence four times already, and the woman looked as if she were going to say it once more. Valeria busied herself by taking her long dark hair and putting it in a high pony tail. She ran a palm across her right cheek as she glanced in the mirror, making sure there was no loose ends in her pony tail. Her face she definitely got from her father, a nice jaw line and almond eyes glanced back at her, mirror images of her mother's. She shifted her brown eyes towards her mother who was looking lost at the bags. The older woman had been doing that for quite some time as she watched her daughter prepare for her move.

"Don't worry, Ma. You can visit in a few months." Valeria said, looking behind her shoulder at Karen Higawa. She had aged nicely for a woman of 42, but it was clear she was older then 30.

"Dear, do you really have to go back?" An older woman questioned as a younger girl who looked quite similar scoffed and stuffed three more shirts in a bag already over flowing with items.

"Yeah, Mom. Just because dad has no idea-"

"I know, I know. I could just go to court for Anthony, then you won't have to be anywhere near that place."

"Mom, listen. I'll be fine. Maybe I'll get a horse." The younger woman chuckled, but soon it turned into a sigh before she looked at her mother." No one is gunna hurt me. Just ask Hibiki." The two women looked down at the Japanese bob cat that looked up with intelligent golden eyes. The cat seemed to grin up at the older woman before it purred and brushed against Valeria's calf. At the sound of two barks from the backyard the Japanese bob cat rushed out of the room.

"See, Hibiki won't let anything happen to be, and my huskies will fight off everyone." Valeria stop to her mom gently.

"I'm not worried about the damn emissary protecting you, but about what has been going up there recent."

Valeria smiled gently before embracing her mother.

...

Valeria huffed as she carried the cat carrier and a few groceries into the small home. She had bought it after she took up the assignment. Beacon Hills law enforcement needed help, and she'd be damned if she didn't offer her services. Plus, Anthony and their dad lived here. She needed to protect them from what they didn't know. Anthony would have no idea what was going on with him in the next few months. She needed to be there, no custody battles to cause more bad blood or harsh methods she knew her grandmother would do. Nonni was too stuck in the old way of traditional training and Ma couldn't talk back unless she wanted Nonni down her throat.

"Well, Hibiki. I have to say this is one of the nicer homes here. So if you don't like it, suck it up cause I got a room dedicated for your use only." Valeria sniffed as she put her groceries on the island in her kitchen. The home was rather small with the downstairs consisting of only a hallway, a bathroom, Kitchen, and living room. The hallway had a glass door to a small back porch. The porch had another door leading into a small barn. It was only big enough for one horse stall and a small loft. The back yard itself had a small bonfire pit which was surrounded by wooden benches.

"Listen, you should just be happy I give you advice. My magic is precious, little Higawa." The cat's golden eyes shifted and suddenly before Valeria stood a naked, Japanese man with long silver hair. The man himself looked only nineteen, but Valeria knew his look was deceiving.

"Sure, just get your ass up to the bedrooms." Valeria spoke off-handedly.

"Well then, no one under my guidance has told me to that before. Perhaps your great aunt did but, that's another story for another time."

"Gods! Hibiki, I don't want to know what you did with my great Aunt! Just go pick out a room, the loft or the second bedroom." Valeria groaned as she smacked her head against the heel of her palm. Two Huskies rushed out from the fenced in back yard, yipping at each other before leaping upon the couch in the living room.

"Fill up the bowls too, will yeah?" Valeria asked but Hibiki verbally hissed his disagreement.

"Dogs! Why do I have to help with them?" Hibiki complained as he grabbed the back

"Cause, you're the Higawa's most loyal servant and Emissary!"

"Of course." Hibiki sniffed. "We better order Sushi tonight."

"Of course my little princess!" Called Valeria who started to stalk the fridge.

...

"Justin Mitchell, Anthony Pinasco, and Dario Moreno. Why is it that you three always pull pranks around this school? I just can't seem to break this... this... Uncivilized Habit of yours." The older gentleman coughed before he stared the three tricksters down with his grey eyes. "However, I can only give you detention. But, your parents will also be notified of your increasing spectacles. Detention, with me, Friday afterschool."

At the prospect of losing their Friday evening the boys groaned, but it only caused the older man with a thinning widow's peak to grin. The three boys looked at each other. They obviously hadn't expected their weekend to start later then everyone else's and it sucked. The boys had planned a Friday night of playing Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3. But they figured that wouldn't happen now with the phone call home.

Justin Mitchell was a pale, skinny boy with flopping brown hair and crystal blue eyes. The bridge of his nose was littered with freckles and his thin lips took on a pout. He had a very distinct marking on his neck – A mole with an oval shape of light brown. His lanky arms were crossed over his chest as he looked up at the ceiling, very unhappy and equally as annoyed.

Dario Moreno was his opposite; muscled in his arms but his stomach lacked that kind of definition. His deep brown locks were twirled into thick ropes of dread locks that were to his shoulders. A tattoo was etched upon his naturally tanned skin; its bright colors seemed striking against his left arm. The cross was beautifully crafted – no one could dispute that. But the Spanish words were scarred in a way that was hypnotic.

But Anthony Pinasco was the ring leader and between the two boys he looked oddly smug despite the repercussion of his pranks. He had light olive skin, as if he was a Caucasian who spent his time at the beach, light but not too pale. His deep honey gaze snapped over his teacher without any disregard of how rude he was being. His face was full with a strong jawline, the smooth round face was a give away for his Asian heritage. Many of the girls at school believed him to be somewhat good-looking but practically everyone knew he had a thing for Dario's sister, Alma.

As the three boys exited school they couldn't help but looked at each other before sniggering.

"Stapling all the Lacrosse seniors' book bags to the hallway ceilings, it was absolutely genius." Justin commented as the three walked to his pick-up truck.

"I can't believe that one kid actually started to throw crap to get them." Dario chuckled.

"Just admits how stupid Jocks are." Anthony sniffed before jumping into the passenger seat. Dario relaxed into the back seat as he had more room and no one to share it with.

"Hey so you gunna ask out Lucy Glenn?" Anthony said cheekily to Justin who shifted uncomfortably.

"Uhh, I don't think so, I mean. I'm gunna be busy and you know-" Justin said trying to think on a way to steer the conversation away from Lucy Glenn, the pretty African American girl who wanted nothing to do with anyone except the fashion-trendy click of the school – which included the all famous Lydia Martin.

"Oh stop making excuses!" Dario chimed in as Anthony and He started to laugh at Justin's expense.

"You're one to say, Tony! What about Alma?" Justin coughed, silence shifted over the gleeful atmosphere.

"Don't tell me you still like my sister?" Dario said, obviously not pleased. "What about Beverly Hudges? I thought you were gunna ask her out?"

"No, she asked me. I said no, but Dario, Justin didn't mean anything by it." Tony said trying to defuse the tension Justin created.

"Yeah, I was just trying to make a joke out him liking her from last year." Justin said, catching on quick.

"Huh." Dario mumbled, not believing his two best friends.

"Hey, who moved in that old place?" Justin commented as they drove pass the old little barn house of 141 Story drive.

"Dunno, I hope it's some hot chick." Dario said, looking out the windows as if hoping to catch a glance.

Author's note:

If you want to know what Valeria looks like google Fival Stewart or Melanie Iglesias, those two are how I based what Valeria looked like. Anthony Pinasco is pretty simple, look up Booboo Stewart but think less tanned.