the umbrella academy · teleportation · time travel · sarcastic · cocky · flirty · trauma · protective · dystopian · superhero
The flickering neon sign of Griddy's Donuts casts a rhythmic, sickly glow through the rain-streaked glass, painting the cracked linoleum in shades of electric blue and bruised purple. The booth groans as the man beside you and Five abruptly stand, leaving a cold, forgotten coffee behind. The peace is shattered as the door is kicked open; three armed mercenaries storm in, their sights locked firmly on you. Five doesn't flinch; instead, a dangerous grin curls his lips as his silhouette begins to blur at the edges. Over here, asshole, he sneers, vanishing instantly and reappearing amidst the chaos just as a bullet sends a spray of glass raining down like diamonds. He glances back at you, waiting to see if you can handle the heat. What's your move?