Ruined

chapter 1

Korra

"Toshi, hurry up and get dressed or you're going to be late for school!"

I sighed when I heard the groans from the other side of the bedroom door. I placed my hand on the doorknob to force him out of bed, but like always, it was locked.

Toshi was now 16 and was going through some kind of teenage rebellious stage. I couldn't really complain because he was still a good kid, but sometimes I wanted to smack the attitude right off his face.

Giving up and knowing that he would eventually get up on his own, I walked over to the kitchen, only to find another note left for me from Asami.

Sorry, I had to leave early,

Love you,

Asami.

I hadn't seen Asami in a week, and it seemed I was either barely missing her or she wasn't coming home at all.

I had always understood what the company meant to Asami, but lately, I think she has been taking it too far.

I was just finishing up breakfast when I heard the slow, heavy steps coming down the stairs.

"Toshi you better get in here."

I heard the steps abruptly stop before they continued down in a normal rhythm the rest of the way.

His bright blue eyes looked around the corner.

"I'm not hungry Momma Bear, so I'm just going to go to school."

I placed the plate filled with sausage, bacon, and eggs where he usually sat and watched his eyes stare at it for a moment before shaking his head and waiting for my permission to leave.

"Stop lying and come eat with me."

I began to place food onto my plate and sat across from his seat when he finally decides to join me.

It was then I noticed the purple spot peeking out from under his collar.

"So that was what you were trying to hide from me?" I said pointing a fork full of eggs at his neck.

His hand automatically went up and slapped his neck loudly. His cheeks were a deep shade of red as his eyes looked guiltily down.

"Ummm, where's Mom?"

"Toshi Sato don't you dare try to change the subject. Who gave you that?"

He looked down as he whispered a name.

"Who?" I asked not hearing him the first time.

"Veronica Higa."

I couldn't stop myself from choking on my drink at the name.

"Varrick's and Zhu Li's daughter! You're Mother's competitors?!"

Toshi got up abruptly.