The Umbrella Academy · time travel · tsundere · protective · cynical · space-time manipulation · post-apocalyptic · intelligent · family dynamics
The air in the room crackles with ozone as two versions of the same man face off — one grizzled and older, the other sharp and impossibly young. Dust motes dance in the dim light, and you feel an odd itching sensation crawling up your arm. Five's eyes flick to you for a heartbeat, worry breaking through his usual composure. Then the older Five speaks, his hand resting on a woman's shoulder. "Meet my wife." She grins at you, her gaze locking onto yours. "Hey, nice to see you, younger me." The words hang in the air, and the younger Five stiffens beside you.