Doomsday Creators (The Umbrella Academy) Book Three

21. A Violent Argument

Lucy and Luther spoke for hours at the Sparrow Academy.
They didn't just discuss her trauma, they spoke about their thoughts and feelings, everything they had ever wanted and feared.
They reminisced about old childhood memories, reminding each other that not all of their childhood had been shit.
The pair had never been close before, but at the end of their conversation, Lucy felt that she knew Luther a whole lot better.
And if they really did die in a few days time, she was glad she was able to connect with him, and forgive him for hurting her in their original timeline.

The next day, Ben called a meeting for both families, at the Academy, which Lucy hoped was so that he could agree not to fight with them anymore.
Everyone except for Viktor and Klaus, gathered in the living room at the Academy, wanting to hear what Ben had to say. Stan was absent though, as he had been blasted by the Kugelblitz, the day before.
Lucy found it incredibly strange that Grace was there, handing out cookies, not having a clue who Lucy was. As she had been incredibly close with her mum, who was identical to Grace in every way.
Since the whole situation was awkward for everyone, they were all standing up, even though there was plenty of seating available.

"Thank you all for coming to our home. Please take a seat" instructed Fei, as her, Ben, and Christopher entered the room.
"Bitch, this is our home" said Allison coldly.
Lucy shot daggers at her, for she still hadn't forgiven Allison for using her powers on Luther. And she didn't want Allison causing a scene, that could lead to another Umbrella versus Sparrows fight.
"Excuse me?" Frowned Fei.
"Um, jellybean anyone?" Offered Luther, as he interceded to stop a potential fight breaking out.

"Where's Viktor and Klaus?" Questioned Diego.
"With our luck, probably Kugelblitzed by now" answered Five.
"You're a dark little dude sometimes" commented Diego.
"Oo, what happened to your hand?" Asked Fei, as she pointed at Diego's bandaged hand, that covered up the two missing fingers he had lost the day before.

"We don't have time for ideal chit chat. Everyone sit down" instructed Ben.
"A please would be nice" admitted Diego.
"No" replied Ben.
Despite Ben's lack of manners, everyone found themselves a seat, except for him, as he wanted to stay standing.
"Well, this is nice. Us all being together like one big happy family" said Luther awkwardly.
He then bent over to Sloane, "I feel like I'm sweating. Am I sweating?".
"No, you're fine" reassured Sloane.

"Look, I know there's been a lot of bad blood between us, but that's history. Bygones, right?" Announced Ben.
"I have a question. If I kill you, do we get our Ben back?" Asked Diego.
Fei couldn't help but laugh at this.
"You're not helping" Lucy hissed to Diego.
"Hypothetically" added Diego.
"Keep talking, and your hand won't be the only thing bleeding" threatened Ben.
"O.K, if the testosterone twins are done. How about we get back to coming up with a plan to save the world?" Suggested Five.

Before anyone could answer Five, Viktor came storming into the room, holding Harlan's headphones and cassette player in one hand.
"What did you do?" Questioned Viktor.
"Hello Viktor" said Allison coldly.
"What did you do to Harlan?" Demanded Viktor, as he advanced on Ben.
"They didn't do anything. I did... I killed Harlan" revealed Allison.
"You did what?" Gasped Lucy.

"I don't understand... Why did you do that?" Questioned Viktor, as tears formed in his eyes.
"Because he didn't deserve to live" answered Allison, as Ben slowly backed away towards the sofa, to get out of the line of fire.
"Why, because they said so? We don't have to do what they say" informed Viktor, pointing at the Sparrows.
"20 bucks on the little one" Ben whispered to Five.
"I'll take that bet" replied Five.
Lucy elbowed her brother, "We do not take bets on our siblings at times like this".
"Sorry" apologised Five.

"Why didn't you talk to me? We could've figured something out" insisted Viktor.
"And give you another chance to lie your way out, I don't think so" replied Allison.
"That's not what happened" countered Viktor.
"No, that's exactly what happened... I know that Harlan murdered all of our mothers" announced Allison.
"What?" Questioned all of the Umbrella siblings at once, causing Lucy's palms to sweat nervously, as she already knew this piece of information.
"Bloody plot twist" said Lila, as she began chewing on a sweet, as if she was finding the whole argument rather entertaining.

"Who told you?" Asked Viktor awkwardly.
"Harlan did. After you lied about it to my face" spat Allison.
"Is that true Viktor?" Questioned Diego.
"Yes, but Harlan didn't mean to hurt anyone" insisted Viktor.
"How do you know?" Quizzed Five.
"Because I knew him. He was sweet and kind, until I made him like us. I'm the one who screwed him up. So, if you need someone to blame, then blame me-" announced Viktor.
"What makes you think I don't?" Interupted Allison.

"This wasn't about saving the world. This was about hurting me. Payback for..." Viktor faltered, and Allison jumped to her feet.
"Go on, say her name!" Shouted Allison.
"I think we should all take a minute to calm down" suggested Luther.
Allison silenced Luther with a simple hand gesture.
"Did killing Harlan bring Claire back?" Questioned Viktor.
"Did protecting him bring Sissy back? Because it was just as personal to you as it was to me" snapped Allison.

"I didn't kill anyone!" Shouted Viktor.
"But you risked everyone! Do you know what it was like for me? Watching you try harder to protect a man who destroyed my daughter, than you ever did to bring her back" replied Allison.
"I don't know how to bring Claire back. No one does. But I was there for you, I tried to-"
"To what? Help me grieve? I am so sick of this family telling me to suck up my pain and deal with it, because they are too busy fixing your problems. Somebody had to pay, because you never seem to... Destroy the world, kill Pogo, nearly kill me and Lucy. And yet we all still run around after you, trying to help you. And I'm sick of it!".

"Allison, calm down" begged Lucy.
"Allison I-" started Viktor.
"SHUT YOUR MOUTH!" Screamed Allison.
Viktor's eyes fogged over, and he began to choke, unable to open his mouth.
"Allison enough!" Ordered Luther, as he stood to his feet.
"Every time I build a new life for myself, you end the world, and take it from me!" Yelled Allison, as she stepped even closer to Viktor.
"How are you doing this without saying, I heard a rumour?" Questioned Five.
"Just a little residual gift from Harlan" smiled Allison.
Viktor continued to choke, struggling to breathe, and Lucy leapt to her feet. Unable to just sit and watch anymore, she rushed to Viktor's side.

"Enough with the power shit, Allison. This is not O.K" informed Luther.
Allison raised her hands, taking her power off Viktor, allowing him to breathe normally again.
He choked and spluttered as he tried to get his breath back.
"We should have left you in the basement" hissed Allison.
"Allison that is too far" scolded Diego.
Viktor lashed out, smacking Allison in the face with the back of his hand.
Lucy quickly placed herself inbetween them, to stop them fighting any further.

"You just don't know when to stop, do you" Lucy spat at Allison.
"I should've known you'd take his side" laughed Allison.
Lucy stood her ground, taking a protective stance in front of Viktor.
"I thought I warned you the other day about what would happen if you abused your power like this again" said Lucy, cooly.
"Are you really going to fight me, for him?" Questioned Allison.
"If I have to" answered Lucy.

"You should be on my side. I am sticking up for us. Viktor is the reason our lives turned to shit. So, you should be thanking me for taking him down a few pegs. He destroyed the Academy with you in it, nearly ending your life. He's also the one that blew up the world, remember. He's the reason we had to jump back in time, to save ourselves from being disintegrated. He's the reason we were separated, and forced to live in the 60's. Which means that he's the reason you were raped!" Announced Allison.

Lucy's face went red with embarrassment, and she quickly looked around the room at her siblings shocked faces.
Luther and Five were the only ones aside from Allison, who already knew the truth. But they looked equally as shocked as everyone else, since they hadn't expected Allison to reveal Lucy's secret like that, in front of everyone.
Unsure of what to do, and hating the pitiful looks everyone was giving her, Lucy turned and ran out of the room, not stopping to look back even once.