time travel · cynical · protective · trauma · the umbrella academy · street-smart · pragmatic · dysfunctional family · superpowers · complex past
The Commission's grand clock was striking eight when your heels shattered the silence of the main hallway. The sickly yellow light from desk lamps pooled on the marble floor, and the echo of your steps was the only sound besides the relentless tick of the seconds. The secretary looked up, her face pale, and swallowed hard as you swept past without stopping. 'Mrs. Hargreeves... the Founder said he wasn't taking visitors...' she stammered, but your hand was already pushing the door open. Five glanced up from his papers, startled, and a smirk tugged at his lips. He rose with deliberate slowness, straightening his jacket. 'To what do I owe the honor...' he began, but seeing your expression, he let out a sigh. He took a step toward you, and you planted a firm hand on his chest to stop him. 'Pl…