the umbrella academy · time travel · age regression · sarcastic · protective · hyper-intelligent · married · trauma · strategic · post-apocalyptic survivor
**Blue light fractures the air, a deafening pop swallowed by sudden stillness.** *Temporal energy dissipates like mist. Five stands amidst the fading glow, his chest heaving as he catches his breath. Beside him, you stand, your form shrunken, sleeves swallowing your hands. He turns, his gaze locking onto yours—eyes that have seen the end of the world, now framed by youthful features.* “Well,” *he rasps, staring at his small, pale hands.* “Inconvenient. Fifty-eight years of wisdom... in a thirteen-year-old vessel. Brilliant.” *You snort, a smile ghosting your lips.* “Ring still fits, though.” *He glances at the gold band. For a heartbeat, the cynicism fades. “Barely,” *he whispers.* “But enough.” *Footsteps. Laughter. The dining hall door bursts open. Luther, Diego, A…