Time Flies

Prolog

Ivanna was ten when she first discovered her powers. It was a cold, winter night, and the oppressive silence of the Sparrow Academy was only broken by the distant murmurs of her siblings. They had all retired to their rooms, leaving Ivanna alone in the dimly lit hallway. The harsh words and cruel jabs from her siblings still echoed in her mind, fueling a fire within her she couldn't quite control.

As tears streamed down her face, she felt a warmth growing in her palms. Panic set in as the warmth turned into searing heat, and before she knew it, flames erupted from her hands, engulfing the hallway in a fiery glow. She stared in shock and fear, realizing that the fire mirrored her inner turmoil.

Reginald Hargreeves appeared, his eyes narrowing with a mixture of intrigue and disapproval. "You must learn to control your emotions, Ivanna," he stated coldly. "Your power is a reflection of your discipline—or lack thereof."

From that night on, Ivanna dedicated herself to mastering her abilities, knowing that any lapse in control would only invite more resentment from her siblings.

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Ivanna's thirteenth birthday was supposed to be a celebration, but it turned into a nightmare. As her siblings reluctantly gathered for the event, their jealousy simmered just beneath the surface. The cake remained untouched, and the room felt suffocating with unspoken tension.

That evening, as she stood in front of the mirror, Ivanna noticed something strange. Her reflection seemed frozen in time, and no matter how many days passed, she didn't age a day. Fear gnawed at her heart as she realized she was stuck in the body of a thirteen-year-old girl. She confronted Reginald, who merely regarded her with detached curiosity.

"It appears you have another gift," he said, his tone clinical. "You've stopped aging. This could be useful, but it also means you must be more vigilant. Your siblings will only grow more envious."

Ivanna felt a chill run down her spine, understanding that her existence had become even more precarious.

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Ivanna was twenty-five when she found Guppy. The night was dark and stormy, the rain hammering against the windows of the Sparrow Academy. She had taken refuge in a nearby alley to escape the suffocating atmosphere of the academy. That's when she heard it—a faint, desperate cry cutting through the noise of the storm.

Following the sound, Ivanna discovered a newborn baby, abandoned and shivering in the cold. Without hesitation, she scooped the baby into her arms, feeling a rush of protective instinct. The baby's cries subsided as Ivanna's warmth enveloped her.

She named the baby Gabriella but called her Guppy because of her affinity for water. From that moment on, Ivanna became Guppy's guardian, vowing to protect her from the cruelty of the world. Guppy's water powers manifested early, and Ivanna taught her to control them, creating a bond that became a source of strength for both of them.

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Despite being Reginald's favorite, Ivanna's life at the Sparrow Academy was a constant struggle. Her siblings' abuse grew more intense, and Ivanna often found herself hiding bruises and burns. She focused on protecting Guppy, who was now a curious and lively toddler, her blue eyes shining with innocence.

One evening, the abuse reached a boiling point. Ivanna's older brother, Marcus, cornered her in the training room, his face twisted with contempt. "You think you're special just because Dad likes you?" he sneered, his fists clenched. "You're nothing but a freak."

Before Ivanna could respond, Marcus lunged at her. Instinctively, Ivanna's flames roared to life, creating a barrier of fire between them. Marcus recoiled, his expression shifting from anger to fear. Ivanna stood her ground, her eyes blazing with defiance.

"This ends now," she declared, her voice steady despite the turmoil inside her. "You won't hurt me or Guppy ever again."

Reginald's voice echoed in the hallway, cold and authoritative. "Enough," he commanded, stepping into the room. "Ivanna, control yourself."

Ivanna extinguished the flames, her heart pounding. She knew she had to leave the academy for good, to protect herself and Guppy from the relentless cruelty.

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The end of their time at the Sparrow Academy was filled with confusion and revelation. The Umbrella Academy had returned from 1963, only to find themselves in a different timeline. Their arrival threw the Sparrow Academy into disarray. Ivanna, aware of the commotion, clutched Guppy tightly, ready for anything.

In the dimly lit parlor, voices echoed, filled with confusion and realization.

"No..." the girl with brown skin and straight brown hair says before she pauses for a minute looking at the painting over the mantel ."Why is there a painting of Ben over the mantelpiece?" 

Ivanna, holding Guppy, stood hidden in the shadows, listening intently.

Reginald's voice cut through the confusion. "I knew you'd show up eventually."

"Dad You're alive." the buff man says softly this confused the mother daughter duo slightly 

"Why shouldn't I be?" Reginald said confused 

.The buff mans voice trembled "Yeah. Y-Yeah, you're right. I'm... I'm just happy that we're home and... together again."

"Home? This isn't your home," Reginald stated, his tone icy.

"What are you talking about? This is the Umbrella Academy." the girl with brown skin asked slightly annoyed 

Reginald's reply was firm. "Wrong again. This is the Sparrow Academy."

Footsteps approached, growing louder and more insistent.

A voice, filled with confusion and authority, rang out. "Dad, who the hell are these assholes?" Ivanna's brother ben asked 

Suspenseful instrumental music swelled, heightening the tension in the room.

The Umbrella Academy members stood in shock, taking in the unexpected scene. "Shit," all of them muttered