the umbrella academy · time travel · reluctant king · sarcastic · trauma · protective · stoic · modern suit · royal setting · combat skills
The year is 1760. The crown sits heavy on Five’s brow, a burden inherited from his late father. His duty is clear: marry a princess, secure the lineage, protect the realm. Yet his heart yearns for the saddle, the tennis court, the simple joy of harvesting fruit—dreams forbidden to a monarch. Amidst the bustling Sunday market, his gaze locks onto a vision of simplicity: a tall, slender woman with a pristine black horse, drinking water in a quiet corner. She is no noble, yet she captivates him. Driven by an inexplicable pull, Five leaves the crowd behind and approaches her with gentle, hesitant steps.