Searching For The End || The Umbrella Academy

Chapter 1 | Family Reunion

*Picture is Natalie*

Natalie's POV:

I overheard the news come on over my piano playing. Normally, it didn't stop me, but as soon as I heard the title, I ran to the tv. 

"We have just received the news that the Billionaire, wealthy entrepreneur, and world-renowned scientist, Sir Reginald Hargreeves, has been  found dead. As of now, the cause of death is unknown and-"

I stopped listening after that. All I knew was that I had to go back to the Academy. And I'm sure that the others would be there too, but who knew. They were all busy with their own different things. Luthor was on the moon, Allison was a movie star,  Vanya played her violin for a living. The other three, I have no Idea. Ben has been dead for years, and Five has been missing for a long time. I don't know about Klaus and Diego. 

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As I walked into the main area of the academy, I looked around at all the shelves and paintings on the wall. Nothing had changed at all. But the academy gave me a creepy feeling and I certainly didn't like it. I would have enjoyed this place a little more if dad hadn't kept me locked up constantly. Any memory I had of this place wasn't good.

I walked into my room and sat on the bed. I looked around. It was pretty empty for the most part except for a couple of my old journals. of course, that meant that dad had gotten rid of my things after I left. 

The silence didn't last long before Pogo appeared in the doorway. 

"Excuse me Ms. Hargreeves, but your siblings are here." 

I got up and walked to Pogo. "All of 'em?"

Pogo nodded and walked me downstairs. I was immediately wrapped in a giant hug from everyone. I smiled and backed up a few steps after being released. 

"It's been a while since i've seen any of you. In person at least. I've seen Allison in a few movies recently." I spoke. 

"Yeah. It's been a long time.. Really.." Allison said. 

"Well.. Where is the old man?" Klaus said, changing the subject. I could tell he was high. We all could. 

"What?" Klaus said again, looking at everyone.

"You're high, aren't you?" Luthor said, walking away to observe the room.

"Only a little.." Klaus replied. "But really.. Where is he?" He continued, letting out a groan as he stretched. 

"Klaus, dad's dead. Maybe if you weren't so-" Luthor started. 

"I'm sorry that dad never spent all his time with you.." Klaus said, both Luthor and him getting ready to fight.

I stepped between them and pushed my arms out, separating them. "Now is not the time. Dad's dead. I don't think he would want us to argue about him.. Well.. never mind.."

"Your father's ashes are on his desk, if you would like to see them." Pogo said, stepping into the room with Vanya. 

We all walked to his desk and looked at his ashes. The urn was huge. I guess, Dad did have the money for it. 

"Oh dad.. What happened to you.." I said, retreating back to my room. 

Before long, Allison made her way into my room. She was the only one I kept contact with after we left. We wrote to each other frequently. 

"You ok? You don't seem to happy.. Well.. I mean.. I don't expect you to be because-" She started.

"I.. Get it. But no, not really. I mean, Dad kept me locked up in my room most of the time. I never got to go with you guys on your missions." I replied.