Parallel Realms: One-Shots Across Dimensions.

The Time Jumper and the Unexpected Visitor.

(y/n) = your name.

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In the bustling heart of the Umbrella Academy mansion, Number Five, the time-traveling prodigy, meticulously tinkered with his latest invention. His perpetually furrowed brow betrayed the intensity of his focus as he adjusted gears and calibrated settings, determined to perfect his temporal manipulator.

Suddenly, a resonating crackle filled the air, and a shimmering vortex materialized before him. Five halted his work, his senses instantly alert. Out of the vortex stumbled a girl, disoriented and wide-eyed, clad in peculiar attire that seemed out of place in the Academy's solemn setting.

"Who the hell are you?" Five's voice sliced through the air, his skepticism apparent.

The girl straightened herself, brushing off her vibrant, otherworldly clothes. "I'm (y/n). I think I might've... um, ended up here accidentally." Her eyes darted around the room, taking in the sight of the enigmatic mansion and its equally enigmatic inhabitant.

Five studied her intently, curiosity mingling with suspicion. "Accidentally? In my experience, people don't just accidentally end up here."

She offered a sheepish smile. "Well, I sort of have this, uh, ability. It's complicated. I jump through dimensions, time, you name it. Usually, I'm better at controlling it."

Five's interest piqued. "Dimensional jumping? That's... intriguing." His mind raced, considering the implications of her abilities.

As they conversed, the redhead revealed her plight—a sudden malfunction in her jumping abilities had catapulted her into this unfamiliar universe. Her desperate attempts to regain control had brought her to the Umbrella Academy, inadvertently crossing paths with Five.

Despite his initial wariness, Five found himself drawn to (y/n)'s earnestness and her predicament. His analytical mind buzzed with questions about her abilities, their limitations, and the potential for his own experiments.

Intrigued by the challenge of unraveling the mysteries of (y/n)'s abilities, Five offered his expertise. "I might be able to assist you. My knowledge of temporal mechanics might shed some light on your situation."

Together, they delved into the intricacies of time and dimensional travel, poring over diagrams, equations, and schematics. Five's keen intellect matched her innate understanding of the multiverse, creating an unexpected synergy between them.

As hours passed, the initial tension between the two dissipated, replaced by a shared fascination with the possibilities their encounter presented. Five found himself enjoying (y/n)'s company, relishing the intellectual sparring and the rare feeling of camaraderie that had eluded him in his solitary existence.

Eventually, through their combined efforts, they pinpointed the glitch in her dimensional navigation. With precise adjustments and meticulous calculations, they managed to stabilize her ability to traverse realities once more.

Relief flooded (y/n)'s expression as she tested her newfound control. "Thank you, Five. I owe you big time for this."

Five nodded, a rare hint of a smile gracing his lips. "Consider us even. Your unexpected arrival provided an intriguing diversion."

As she prepared to depart, a wave of gratitude washed over her. "If you ever need a hand with time-related stuff or just want to hang out across dimensions, you know where to find me."

Five's stoic façade softened. "I might just take you up on that offer."

With a parting smile, the witch vanished into another shimmering vortex, leaving Five to return to his experiments, a newfound sense of camaraderie lingering in the air.

As the mansion fell into its usual silence, Five couldn't help but mull over the encounter. In (y/n), he had found not just an enigma but a companion—one who traversed dimensions as effortlessly as he traversed time.

And perhaps, in this unexpected visitor, he had discovered a kindred spirit, someone as not-so-ordinary as himself.