#h7 asks

You took a breath in and let it out. You did this anytime things were dire, which wasn’t often but this was serious. Looking at your friends you explain,

"I'm going to use my powers to get over to that wall and try to manipulate it so you can pretty much platform 9 and 3/4's it and just run through. When I send the signal and you will know what it is, I want Sonata, Spotlight, and Necrotic to run out first because as much as great as you are in this situation you are the most defenseless.” 

Kenny knew you were right. Sure you had taught them all combat skills but up-close combat in the middle of a hailstorm of bullets was not going to be effective. Kenny gave a small nod in your direction along with Addison and Viktoria.

Next up I want Hercules and Whiplash to leave." 

Bren and Lucas looked at each other for a quick second and you looked towards Dean.

"Marksman, you'll be last because your ranged archery attacks will help give cover to everyone else if need be."

Everyone took what you had explained in. Typically each and every one of them would press harder to go into battle but given everything they knew your plan was best. You were their leader and they were going to follow. Kenny watched as you prepped yourself to jump over to the wall. He could see the nervousness grow on your face. Was it because of the gunfire and you were worried for their safety? Was it the fact that the world could end? He didn’t know. All Kenny hoped is that all of you could get out of here safely. The group watched as you transported yourself over to the wall and placed a hand on it. Rearranging themselves they lined up by group behind the shelves. Viktoria, Addison and Kenny all prepped to run to the wall together, using each other as cover. Shortly after a knife flew by and hit the side of the shelf. It was time to go. Keeping low, the three of them sprinted towards the wall and through it. Kenny made sure that Viktoria and Addison go through first before going through himself. As he exited the wall the last thing he saw was Klaus picking up his birthday cake a chucking it at at one of the gunmen.

“My cake...” Kenny said sadly

Addison and Viktoria stood close to each other as they waited for the others to come through the wall. Within seconds Lucas and Bren showed up. Addison ran to Lucas and he held her tightly. All of them stood outside together looking at the wall for you and Dean to show up. 

Inside the alley Dean had watched all of his friends run out through the wall and with a throw of a knife once more Dean knew it was his turn. As he approached the wall, Dean stopped and crouched down so he was eye level with you. He knew what was going on in your head. Of course he did, he was your “twin”.

"Dean what are you doing? You need to go. Get to safety." You state

"I want you to come with us." He states

Dean saw as you looked towards the Umbrella Academy. They were fighting as hard as they could against these masked shooters. He saw the look on your face and knew what you had in mind but he wished it wasn’t the case. Looking back towards him you replied,

"I can't do that, they need me. I need to help them stop the apocalypse." You explain

And there was the confirmation. You had no intention of going with them, you were going to stay with the Academy. Dean knew it was selfish of him to want you to leave them, especially if the world was on the line, but you matter to him and the rest of your friends. He couldn’t lose you again.

"But we need you too," Dean begged

"I'm sorry...I can't. Make me a promise though." you respond

He didn’t know what you had in mind but whatever it was he would do it. He would do it for you.

"Anything." Dean answers

"Promise you'll keep everyone together. If this world ends I at least want to know that none of you were alone." You say

Dean didn’t like the sound of your words. Were you that unsure of if there would be a tomorrow? Dean refused to think of that as a possibility. There would be an April 2nd. He would see you again. They all would. Trying to be hopeful, Dean questions,

"And if the world survives?"

"Go to school tomorrow. We'll meet at my locker." You state

Dean just stared blankly, unmoving. He saw the emotion in your eyes and the beginnings of tears forming. 

"go..." you forced out trying not to fully cry

Dean knew you wanted him to leave but if the world was going to end then he wasn’t going to leave you here without your friends.

"One second," Dean replied reaching into his pocket

"Dean please-" you begged

Dean pulled his wallet out and opens it up. Looking down into it he saw what he was looking for. It was a photo of all of you together at your prom. What was only two weeks ago now felt like a distant memory. Extending the photo put to you, you take it. As you look at the photo Dean starts to get choked up. This could be the last time he ever saw you. He tries to keep his voice steady but the pain cuts through as he explains,

"You're our family, so no matter what happens tonight...you won't be without us,"

You look at him with a weak smile and sadness in your eyes as you say softly,

"Goodbye, Dean."

Dean takes one last look at you and with his vision starting to blur he replies,

"Goodbye, (Y/N)."

With that, he turned away and rushed through the wall. On the other side there was muffled yelling coming from the group.

“Why aren’t they out yet?” Bren asks

“We need to go back and get them.” Addison exclaims

“No, (Y/N) wouldn’t want us to do that.” Viktoria states

“But no man gets left behind!” Lucas replies

As they argue on what to do Kenny notices Dean step through the wall. Alone. The rest of the group notices as well and turns towards him. 

“Dean, where’s (Y/N)?” Lucas questions

The pained look on Dean’s face is evident and in the light of the moon tear streaks can be seen on his cheeks.

“She’s going to stop the apocalypse.” Dean replies quietly

“No, we have to go get her.” Addison states as she tries to walk back to the entrance of the building

Dean steps in front of her stopping her in her tracks. 

“Addison. She wants us safe and she made me promise her that we all stay together.” Dean explains weakly

“So what do we do now?” Bren asks

“I don’t know.” Dean says before turning to Kenny and asking “What do you want to do birthday boy?”

Kenny didn’t say anything. Instead, he walked over to the wall that all of them had ran through and placed a hand on it. It was solid and on the other side was his friend. He didn’t want to do much for his birthday anymore. Not because the world was ending, although that was a factor, but more so because you were putting yourself in harms way to save them. The last time you did that...well things weren’t good. Taking a deep breath Kenny turns around as looks back at the group. In an emotionless tone he replies,

“Let’s go back to your place and get drunk.”

Everyone made their way to Dean’s car and got in. The drive back to Dean’s house was silent and the air felt heavy. A day of celebration was now filled with dread. When they arrived at his house, Dean unlocked the front door and they all stepped inside heading to the living room. Dean’s parents and brothers had gone out of town to visit his aunt, uncle and cousins, but Dean had stayed behind to go to Kenny’s now bullet-ridden party. Kenny quickly raided the liquor cabinet as he had done plenty of times before at Dean’s house and many of the others follow suit. They all sat around silently sipping on their drinks hoping a buzz would kick in soon to lighten the mood. As Dean looked around at his friends sullen faces he knew that you would be upset to know that they were so blue. If these really were all of your last moments you would want them to be filled with joy. Standing up from his seat the rest of the group look towards him,

“Listen, I know we’re all worried about (Y/N) but she wouldn’t want us to be sad that she’s not here. She’d want us to still have a good time.”

“What do you suggest?” Viktoria asked

“Want to play Just Dance, Kenny?” Dean asked

Kenny for the first time since the night went to shit, smiled. Downing the rest of his drink he placed the cup on the table before standing up and replying,

“I’m gonna kick your ass on Time Warp.”

“In your dreams.” Dean replied giving him a shove

Kenny noticed as smiles started to return to the faces of his friends. Dean was right, this is exactly what you would’ve wanted for them. They put on Just Dance and rotated places with each song. During one of the songs Viktoria had wandered into the kitchen and found a small cake sitting on the kitchen counter and some candles in a drawer. Bringing them out to the group she suggested,

“How about you make a birthday wish?”

Kenny nodded his head. He knew what his wish would be. He wanted you to return to them, safe and sound. Viktoria set up the candles on the cake for him and then asked,

“Does anyone have a lighter?”

Immediately Kenny pulled one out of his pocket and started to light the candles.

“Of course you have one on you.” Bren commented

“You never know when you’ll need one.” Kenny replied

Once all the candles were lit the group gathered around Kenny and started to sing to him.

“Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you,”

As they did so Dean noticed something outside the window and while all of his friends were focused on Kenny he looked and saw what was going on outside. Up in the sky flaming chunks of rock started hurtling towards the earth. The moon had been shattered into pieces. As he looked at the scene playing out he knew there would be no school tomorrow. This was it. As he stared his friends continued to sing,

“Happy birthday dear Kenny,”

Dean downed the rest of his drink. Taking a deep breath he closed the curtains and turned back to look at his friends.