Alphonso Umbrella Academy Novels & Stories

I let out a quiet breath. Excellent recovery, Bellona. I'd like to thank years of accidental self-preservation. The massive black iron gates slowly came into view. For a moment, everything else disappeared, even Vanessa, the luggage, the ache in my shoulders. Alpha Academy stood proudly beyond the gates like something pulled straight from an old legend. Ancient stone towers reached toward the bright blue sky while enormous silver and red banners bearing the crests of the Twelve Alpha Bloodlines swayed gracefully in the wind. Students crossed the sprawling courtyard in elegant black uniforms, their laughter echoing between buildings that looked older than history itself.

And as for this being the final class for the day, there wasn't even a teacher in here. Someone bumped into her, and Ruby felt herself begin to spiral. Spinning around to confront whoever knocked into her, Ruby stopped in her tracks instead as she locked eyes with someone who had the same coloured eyes as her. "Sorry, I'm incredibly clumsy most of the time." The boy grinned, holding out his hand for Ruby to shake. "You must be Ruby? I'm Talon, one of your syndicate mates. We live in the same complex. I promise you I'm not stalking you." Ruby took his hand without hesitation, and her world spun fiercely. For a moment, she could have sworn she was looking at herself through his eyes and he thr