Number Zero; The Witch - Diego Hargreeves x OC *ON HOLD*

Number 21

"We found you" The man smiled at me, surrounded by an army of men, probably about 10 or even 20.

I stood frozen, I didn't know what to do, but I knew what to not to, retaliate, most likely end badly.

The man looked at me, tilting his head looking at me, before smiling. "I'm surprised" he spoke.

"Surprised about what?" I asked him.

"That you haven't...attacked us, with what ever you are capable of...that's what my men said, and from the broken arms, and the amount of men that was...with you, and CCTV, I find it very believable" he smiled.

"Did you actually watch the CCTV? They attacked me first, cornered me, slapped me, I only protected myself" I informed him.

"Actually, I watched the footage several times...let's say, in an alley way in pitch black, the only thing the eye is able to see is...glowing red...what ever you are capable of" he added.

"Psionics" I inputted in.

"I will do some more research on what you are capable of...though I have already done my research on you... Lexi Hargreeves, former member of the famous Umbrella Academy, Number Zero...or The Witch" he smiled "You are very special"

"How did you know who I was...if it was so dark in the alleyway?" I asked them.

"We have our ways, especially with the money and technology I own" he grinned. "Now I will cut to the chase and explain why I am here" he explained "So, you will come with my men and I, to stay in my luxurious mansion, where you will stay there for the rest of your life and be my wife".

I looked at him, widening my eyes, stunned at his revelation. "Excuse me?" I asked him, before laughing. "You think, I will leave to live with you and be your so-called wife?" I asked.

"Yes" he blankly told me.

"Why?" I asked.

"Because, your abilities have impressed me. And I want to use them to my advantage...a little scare tactic towards enemies and rivals, meaning...more power...more money" he explained "But of course, I can't have a woman randomly staying in my home, word will get around of what your purpose is. Whore or captive. So why not, my fake wife? Sometimes having a wife beside you, it boosts your popularity in my...world"

"And what is your world exactly?" I asked.

"Well, what's the most common word? Mafia? All that genre"

"So illegal activity?" I asked again.

"Exactly, you are clever" I rolled my eyes at his comment.

"So, you want to...take me, use me for my abilities and make me your fake wife, so you get more power and more money?" I asked him.

"Yes. Of course, we wouldn't marry legally, not at all. We would simply throw an engagement party, present you as my bride, that way people who I work with don't get suspicious of who you really are and what I want with you...if that makes sense?" He asked me.

"Weirdly, yes it does" I sighed at him. "Rich people would do anything to get what they want, even if it means throwing an engagement party for a wedding and relationship that is never going to happen, but yet you want to do it, because of power and money"

"Exactly. Once we have announced the fake wedding ceremony, I will put my wife to work, and word will get around to not mess with me nor my wife" he smiled. "People won't be able to say no to me" he smirked.

"And what makes you think that I am going to accept this offer? I mean it's bat shit crazy!" I told him rubbing my face.

I was surprising myself, that I hadn't gone all witch on them, but that would mean more damage.

"Simple, if you don't, I will destroy your entire family, simple" he shrugged. "For the Umbrella Academy...you are a bit behind, I mean, I assume as a family of superheroes, you would have some sort of cameras, or security, but yet, here we are, standing outside the kitchen" he chuckled at me. "Come with me, or you will never seen them again...and I am fully aware of your little...argument with your now ex-boyfriend, but deep down, you still love them all, as a dysfunctional family, and I would assume you wouldn't want to see them hurt" he added.

He was telling the truth.

"Plus, I would give you everything you have ever wanted" he added, the tone sounded like an enticing snake. "A child of course"

I frowned before widening my eyes. "There is no way you and I are- "

"I am not that kind of man" he added "As I said, I did research on you...and I found some information, regarding you and a sperm bank" he smiled. "I can give you that opportunity, just without...my stuff" he added. "And we will work out the future when it comes to it...so. What's your choice, Lexi?" he asked me smirking.

I sighed to myself and glanced behind me, seeing no one in the room, we have all left each other before, so I could do it again, leave behind all the mess, get the one thing I've always wanted all these years, protect my messed-up family. I couldn't believe I was getting blackmailed. But you do crazy things for the people you love.

Turning back to face the man and his army, I sighed. "Okay" I told him. A wide smile plastered against his face.

"Excellent" he smiled "Now, if you would please come with me, and we can start this wonderful new adventure together, wifey" he chuckled.

"What about my stuff?" I asked.

"I can replace your clothes" he added.

"But you can't replace certain things...my suitcase is hardly unpacked, I won't be long, and I won't be stupid, because this involves my family" I added. The man sighed to himself and nodded.

"Okay, we shall park the car out front" he nodded "Lexi...don't be stupid".

I nodded at him and left the kitchen and headed upstairs to the ground floor, then up again for the first floor, reaching my room. Pulling my suitcase from under my bed, I started to pack everything I had bought. Trying to control my tears and emotions. After what happened earlier, I felt unstable.

Zipping my suitcase up, I stood up and breathed slowly, feeling the vibrations in my hand, I tried to control the urge to erupt, but I couldn't. I didn't have the energy to fight for anything anymore. Heading out of my room with my suitcase, I reached the front door and opened the double doors. Taking one glance at the academy, before closing the door behind me.

My suitcase was quickly taken by one of his men, and placed in the boot of the black SUV. Then the back-passenger door swung open, the one in charge, sitting and smiling at me. Climbing in the back with him, the door closed beside me.

"Oh, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Daniel" he grinned as the car took off.

(Daniel Dae Kim as Daniel)