I Need You (Five Hargreeves x Reader) Number Five

Chapter 98

"No... The sparrows wouldn't have known... If they did... They would have at least said something about it. They aren't that dumb. At least some of them would have", Y/n said as Viktor got up and started walking away, Luther instantly going after him. 

"Come on you all... The last thing we need right now is more family secrets", Y/n said as the rest started following them as well. 

"Stop covering for him", Luther told Viktor as they were now standing in the very middle of the hotel entrance. "Covering for who?", Y/n asked. "Covering what?", Five added. 

"Guys... Secrets aren't going to help anyone. So please just tell us the truth", Y/n said. "Yeah... What's going on?", Five asked placing his hands in his pockets while Y/n saw Viktor looking at them hesitantly. 

"He didn't mean to hurt anyone", Viktor finally spoke up. "Really? You mean, when he did this?, Luther point at Viktor's cheek which had a slightly deeper cut on it. "Ow!", Stanley winced. 

"Wait, Harlan did that?", Five asked in disbelief. "You said it was just an accident", Y/n said. "Because it was, Y/n", Viktor said. "That's it, I'm gonna end him", Diego said. 

"Look, I know how it looks, but Harlan didn't ask for this. If we hadn't gone back to 1963, if I hadn't have saved him-", Viktor was cut off. 

"He killed Jayme and Alphonso, not you. He's the reason we're in this mess, and he's our only way out of it", Luther said. 

"Luther's right. If we're gonna have an iota of a chance of getting out of this alive, we need access to the Kugelblitz", Five added. 

"There's only four of them left. We can just overpower them", Viktor said. 

"We can't do that Viktor... In case you haven't noticed... They are strong. Probably as good as you all are... and that much was evident from when we arrived in this timeline", Y/n said. 

"Not really", Diego mumbled making Y/n gave him a look. "You can't just march in there and fight them. There is too much at stake", Y/n continued. 

"We can. We weren't prepared last time. They caught us ofguard. This time we will attack", Viktor said.

"What, and risk losing some of us in the process? Y/n is right... Besides Harlan is insignificant", Five said. "You told me once that no one is insignificant", Viktor shot back making Five look away. 

"Viktor... I understand what you are saying. I really do. And I am not saying we just hand Harlan over like that. And I also know that us ganging up on you is not doing you any good. But you need to know that if it is about saving the whole universe... then he is nothing just a tiny decimal within the larger scheme to things", Y/n said. 

"I know what you are saying, Y/n. And trust me... I appreciate you saying all this... But... They'll kill him", Viktor said. 

"Uh... so? We are talking about one person versus saving billions of lives here. I mean, is this really a debate for you people?", Lila finally added her opinion. 

"Hey, Little Britain? You don't get a vote", Viktor instantly dismissed her. "Lila lives in this universe too", Klaus said. "Viktor... She is family now...", Y/n said making Lila smile at her. 

"Yeah kinda... Sorta", Klaus added. "Mm. Thanks, kitten", Lila said. 

"I don't give a shit about the Sparrows, but I'm not gonna let scary ass grandpa finish you off", Diego said. 

"Five days ago, he was just a little kid. And what? Now I'm supposed to just decide whether he lives or dies?", Viktor asked. 

"Viktor, we're down to ethical triage here, all right? We can't save everyone. You just heard Y/n. This about the whole damn universe... The kindest cut wins", Five said as Viktor looked at Y/n. 

"Why aren't you saying anything?", Viktor asked. "I am just thinking of a way to not hand Harlan over but Viktor. I am sure he didn't ask for this", Y/n mumbled. "Exactly, Y/n", Viktor said. 

"But that's the problem... Saving everything... that seems to be a dead end", Y/n said. 

"Would you have done the same?", Viktor asked Y/n. "I... I don't know, Viktor... But right now, it's not in my hands... I don't even know anymore", Y/n sighed as Luther walked closer to Viktor. 

"You always wanted to be on the team... This is what it is. Saving the world means making the hard calls", Luther said softly. "I hate this", Viktor mumbled. 

"Yeah, I know... I'll go get him", Luther said. "Wait, no... Let me do it", Viktor said. "Are you sure, Viktor? You don't have to do this", Y/n said. 

"It's okay... He trusts me. I can convince him to come quietly... Thanks for understanding though", Viktor said. 

"I hope this goes well".

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Word Count: 1590

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