Man on the Moon

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*years ago* Luther was laying on his bed in the academy, thinking. He was fit, looked like a normal man in his 20s. He got out of bed with a robe to look around at the furnished siblings rooms, he was the only kid still there. It was so quiet in the mansion, all alone. He rode a bike around on the main floor, trying to distract himself on a boring day when all the sudden, the speakers in the house came on. "Attention Master Luther, mission alert. I repeat, mission alert." Reginald called. Luther went into his office. "There is a biochemical substance, unknown, but dangerous, espicially in the wrong hands. As my number one, I need you to deal either the threat." Reginald declares. "I'm ready... but uh, you don't need to call me by my number anymore." Luther explains. "Why not?" Reginald seems confused. "Because I'm the only one left." Luther breathes out. "Huh." Reginald shrugs as he goes back to his work. Luther walks away and goes on his mission. A while later, Luther is brought back into the office on a gurney, wheezing. "Hurry, get him inside. Get that gear off of him." Reginald demands as he gets medical supplies ready. Luther had stopped breathing so Reginald had Grace use paddles to shock him back to life, it didn't work. He uses a special serum and injects it into Luther's heart, bringing him back but with an ape like body. He was in a coma for months.

*Now* Alison wakes up Luther but he ignores her. "There's something you have to see." Alison states as she walks away. They both walk into the balcony where Grace was. Where Deigo had cut her wires. "The two guys last night, the ones with the masks...they did this to her. It has to do with Five and his friend somehow. I mean they were looking for him." Alison explains. "Abbi." Luther states. "What?" Alison questions. "Five's friend. Her name's Abbi." Luther explains. "Yeah, okay whatever. They both had something to do with it." Alison sighs. "I know I was arguing to turn Grace off, but it doesn't make seeing her like this any easier." Luther mumbles. "Poor Deigo. I mean, this is going to be so hard on him." Alison reasons. "Yeah, it's hard on all of us." Luther agrees as he walks away. "Luther..." Alison stops him, "Are you okay? You know you can talk to me." She reminds him. "I don't want to discuss it." Luther dismisses. "Hey. Don't do that. Don't shut me out. When I left, you were still... I mean what-what happened?" Alison asks, talking about what happened to his body. "Dad sent me on a missiom. And it went badly. I almost died. He saved my life." Luther tries to walk away but Alison stops him. "Why didn't you tell me? I-I could've helped you through it." Alison is confused. "I was fine. Alright, I am fine. I don't need any help." Luther insists. "People are attacking our family. I mean, come on, talk to me." Alison persists. "I can't. I-Please. Just leave me alone." Luther begs as he walks away. Alison sighs.

Vanya wakes up to dishes clattering at Leonard's. "Hope I wasn't being too loud." Leonard calls to Vanya. "Oh. I'm so sorry. I must've fallen asleep last night." Vanya rubs her temples. "Oh it's okay, you were exhausted. I would've let you sleep all day too, but..." Leonard starts. "Rehearsal." Vanya finishes his sentence. "Rehearsal." Leonard affirms her answer. "Oh shit." Vanya sighs. "What?" Leonard asked. "I thought I'd be going home last night, so I left my refill. Stupid." Vanya explains, talking about her meds. "So stop by on your way." Leonard tries to come up with a solution. "No. There's no time, it's just... I really need it for my nerves, I've been taking it since I was a kid." Vanya seems like she's panicking. "For one day, I think you'll be fine." Leonard tries to reassure her. Vanya sighs as Leonard hands her a cup of coffee. She takes a sip before handing it back. "Yeah you're right, I'm sorry." Vanya apologizes before grabbing her bag. "Hey, let's make a deal. Around me you never have to apologize just for existing." Leonard offers a warm smile, "It's a beautiful day. Come on. I'll walk you yk rehearsal." Leonard states as he opens the door. "Is it on your way?" Vanya asks. "Not at all." Leonard smiles before walking out of the door. "Thank you for listening." Vanya states. "Mhm." Leonard hums. "Sorry I kept you up so late." Vanya apologizes. "You're doing it again." Leonard corrects her. "Force of habit." Vanya sighs. "Hm." Leonard smiles. "When I was a kid, I felt like I had to apoligize for even breathing." Vanya explains. "Tell me about it. I don't think my dad ever forgave me for being born." Leonard jokes. "What about your mom?" Vanya asks. "She... wasn't really in the picture." Leonard explains as Vanya nods. "Hey Helen!" Vanya calls out to her band mate. The two continue to talk about life and how their relationship is. They really do seem like a good couple.

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