You opened your eyes to the sunlight peering through the blinds of the guest room. You felt so refreshed. So well rested. No nightmares either.

You sat up and noticed how quiet it was in the house. It was, odd. Almost as if no one was awake. Looking at the clock, you saw that it was 7 AM. Virginia normally woke up at 6. Viv and Vin woke up at 6:30.

You got out of bed and grabbed your backpack where you found your clothes. You changed as you tried to listen for any noise. Anything at all.

There was nothing.

You headed downstairs and towards the kitchen where you thought you could find Virgina or Vin or Viv or someone. Anyone.

You turned the corner and entered the kitchen.

Virgina: Good morning, Y/N.

You stopped dead in your tracks. She had a whole ass buffet on the table prepared. Virgina was smiling while Vin sat at his normal place at the table.

Y/N: Morning. I thought you guys were still asleep. I didn't even hear you guys.

Vin: We tried to keep quiet while you slept.

You smiled in appreciation. However, you noticed something odd.

Y/N: Where's Viv?

Monster:
Year 1

Vision came home around an hour after you woke up. You were on the couch playing something called "Rock em Sock em Robots" with Vin. Virgina said that Viv had left to hang out with her friends. You found it a bit weird, but you were happy she was spending time with people.

You pushed down on your button just as Vision walked in. Vin's blue robot stopped as it's head popped up.

Vin: I lost.

Y/N: Are you really okay playing this? It seems kinda, morbid.

Vision walked to the kitchen where he found his wife. You had no idea what they were talking about, but Vision quickly left the room and returned to the living room. He looked at you which caused you to look at him.

Vision: Y/N, would you and Vin please go to the store for a few moments? I will provide you with money for snacks.

You and Vin looked at each other.

Y/N: Uh, sure?

Vision pulled out his wallet and gave you his credit card. You and Vin then got up and left the house. What was going on?

As you walked down the street, Vin stayed quiet. It made you uneasy. He always seemed like he had so much to say. So much to express. Why wasn't he talking?

You happened to look over at him and suddenly noticed his arms. They seem, different somehow. They seemed, fixed. Like they were just patched up.

Y/N: Hey, what happened?

You pointed at his arms, to which Vin didn't even hesitate.

Vin: I had done work to them last night.

You raised a brow. Did he do it last night when you were asleep? Actually, it seemed like you missed something important. You had noticed something that you were going to bring up earlier, but it smelt like bleach and oil in the kitchen.

Did he chop off his hand or something?

Y/N: Vin, where is Viv?

Vin looked at you. You both stopped walking and you looked at him. Stared at him. He looked at you. Like he wanted to tell you something.

Vin: She is with her friends.

Y/N: She doesn't have friends. She told me.

Vin seemed to freeze up. It felt as if the world around you slowed down. You could suddenly hear nothing as you and Vin stared at each other.

He was hiding something.

He knew something.

That means something happened.

Something that everyone was hiding.

Vin: She is.....sick.

Sick? How could she be sick?

Y/N: What do you...

Suddenly, your senses went off. You looked to your right and caught the football that had missed it's target. Vin snapped out of his trance as the world resumed.

Boy: Ah, man. I'm sorry.

The boy ran over to you with an apologetic smile. You brushed it off and tossed it back to him. You watched as he ran back to his group. However, when you turned back to Vin, you found him already walking down the street towards the store.

What the hell was he hiding?
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You had gotten some snacks and returned to the house around noon. The entire time, Vin acted as if nothing had happened. When you tried to ask him about Viv, he would find a way to change the topic.

That didn't sit well with you. Not at all.

When you got back to the house, Vision and Virginia were sitting on the couch. The TV was off, and it looked like they were just finishing a conversation.

Y/N: We're back.

Vision: We were alerted once you stepped on the lawn.

Virgina: Welcome back.

You set the bag of snacks on the table in the kitchen while Vin headed to his room to get something. You stood there for a moment and tried to think. What the hell happened to Viv?

Just as you were about to leave, you noticed something. You have no idea how, but you saw something on the wall. Or, rather, the entire wall was off. It wasn't the right shade. It was lighter.

As if it was just fixed.

Virginia: Is something the matter?

You turned to the entrance where you found Virginia standing there. She was smiling, but it seemed nervous. Like she was worried.

Y/N: Did something happen?

Virginia looked at the wall. She then turned back to you and walked over. Suddenly, you found yourself engulfed in her embrace which caught you off guard. She felt, warm.

Virginia: Yes. But it is okay now. I am just glad you are safe.

She started to brush your hair with her fingers which felt weird. But you also felt safe.

Y/N: W-Where is Viv?

Virginia: Vivian is resting. She will be as good as new tomorrow. You need not worry, dear.

She let you go and headed back towards the living room. You failed to see the tears in her eyes.

And she failed to notice your anger.
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You found yourself leaning against the wall across from the twins' room. Vision and Virginia had dissapered to the basement some time ago and Vin was still hiding in his room.

You wanted answers.

You didn't like being lied to.

You watched as the boy phased through the door. He froze when he saw you. You kicked off the wall and stared at him.

Y/N: Hey, Vin. Where's your sister?

Vin hesitated before he returned to that blank look. That same look that he kept when he lied to you.

Vin: She is resting. She is ill.

You had enough. You grabbed his collar and slammed him into the wall.

Y/N: Where's Vivan?! I know you don't get sick!

Why? Why was everyone lying to you? What were they hiding from you?

Vin suddenly grabbed your throat and lifted you up off the ground. His eyes seemed to have grown darker. His grip was tight and you struggled.

Vin: She is resting. She is ill.

You kicked and grasped for air as he contiued to hold you. You ignited your foot and kicked it at him which caused him to let you go. Your foot went out and you dropped to the ground.

Vin looked at you for a moment before he began to walk away.

Y/N: Get back here!

You pushed yourself up and followed after him. However, he phased through the floor. You grunted and hurried to the stairs. You ended up leaping over the banister and landed in the living room where you found Vin.

Vin: Y/N, I highly recommend you give up.

Y/N: And I highly suggest you tell me what the hell is going on before I shove my foot where it don't shine.

You and Vin stood across from each other and stared each other down. This wasn't going to work. You needed to calm down. You needed to think logically here.

Y/N: Vin, you guys want me to feel welcomed here. Your parents want to adopt me. And I really do want a family. But you're hiding something from me. Something that I'm starting to think is serious.

Vin: Mother ordered me to not tell you.

You clenched your fists. Stay calm. Don't give into your anger.

Y/N: Vin, please. Just tell me. Where is Viv? Where is your sister?

Vin looked down at his hands for a moment. He then looked back at you.

Vin: I cannot.

You sighed and lowered your head. This was no use. You instead walked past him and headed towards the backdoor. You walked to the backyard and let out a shaky sigh.

You rubbed your temples and tried to calm down. However, you failed to notice the pile of dirt peeking out from behind the shed. And the shovel that was stabbed into it.
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Virginia told Vision a story. A story of how a man came from nowhere and attacked.

At 6:13 PM, the Grim Reaper arrived and implied Vivian.

After nearly killing Viv, he began to talk about their status as potential members of his family.

This was because Wonder Man, Simon, was the blueprint for Vision. Their brainwaves were the same.

Virgina tried to protect her home. The Grim Reaper had blasted her and attacked Vin.

Virginia blasted him back, sending him running away. She explained that she had phased through his blade.

Vision pointed out that it would be impossible. His blade buzzes at a certain frequency.

Virginia turned down this claim but describing the way it felt.

It buzzes.

She did not pursue him in favor of checking on her children.

She went to the basement and placed Vivian on the operating table where she was still hanging onto life.

Vision had returned home and had worked on her enough to save her.

Viv: Y/N?

Your eyes shot open at the voice. You stood up from the grass and turned around to find Viv standing there. She looked, just fine.

Y/N: Viv?

Viv: Vin had informed me that you were worried regarding my condition.

You didn't know what came over you. You just hugged her tightly which surpised both of you. However, Viv hugged you back and smiled.

Y/N: I...I didn't know what to think. You just, dissapered.

Viv closed her eyes and laid her head on your shoulder.

Viv: I am alright now.

She opened her eyes and spotted the dirt pile.

Viv: I am alright.

You both separated and you rubbed the back of your neck. You then looked through the window to see Vin looking at you through the window.

Y/N: Hey, you mind if we, go take a walk? So we can talk or whatever?

Viv: No, I do not mind. We may talk, or whatever.
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You were walking through the park. You had your hands in your pockets while Viv wore a hoodie with the hood pulled up. Still, some of her hair stuck out.

Y/N: So, I, uh, I kinda got in a fight with your brother. I got mad that no one was telling me anything.

Viv: Vin told me about the confrontation. He does not blame you.

Y/N: Yeah, well, I do. I shouldn't have lost my temper like that. I'm going to apologize to him later. But, I wanted to talk to you first.

Viv: Why is that?

Y/N: Because, you can tell me the truth.

You stopped walking and looked at her.

Y/N: What is everyone hiding from me?

Viv looked at you.

Viv: We were attacked last night. By the Grim Reaper.

Y/N: What?!

Viv: He nearly killed me and attacked Vin.

Why didn't anyone tell you about this? This seemed pretty damn important.

Y/N: Where is he?! Why wasn't I told?!

Viv: I presume it is so you do not worry. But he is taken care of now.

You looked at her confused.

Y/N: What? Viv...

Viv: I want to tell you more. But I cannot. It would, ruin everything.

She lowered her head. You lowered yours. Maybe, this wasn't your problem. If he was dealt with, then he was dealt with. That was all. End of story.

You smiled.

Y/N: You're right. Sorry for pushing you. I....

You looked around and noticed something.

Y/N: Hey, want some ice cream?

Viv looked over at the ice cream cart you had spotted.

Viv: I do not require substance.

Y/N: Yeah, but, Vision mentioned that you guys can eat. Have you ever had ice cream?

Viv: I have not.

Y/N: Well, now is a good time to start.

You lead her to the cart and ordered two things of ice cream. You then both sat on a park bench where you began go eat your ice cream. However, Viv just sat there. She looked at the ice cream.

Viv: Y/N. May I ask you a question?

You nodded.

Viv: What does it mean to be human?

You were a bit surpised at the question. However, you weren't surpised she asked it. You were just surprised she asked you.

Y/N: What does it mean to be human?

You rubbed your chin and licked your ice cream.

Y/N: Wanna hear a joke someone told me once?

Viv looked at you.

Viv: What does that have to do with my question.

Y/N: Well, it something an old friend told me. It's really the best way I can explain it.

Viv: Very well.

You sat up.

Y/N: Two toasters are sitting on the counter. One toaster looks looks the other and says, "do you sometimes feel empty inside?" The other Toaster says, "oh my god! A talking Toaster!"

Viv sat there for a moment. Then another.

Then she began to laugh.

You smiled. She actually had a nice laugh.

Y/N: That's what it means to be human. To be able to laugh. To smile. Though, I'm still trying to figure it out myself.

Viv calmed down and looked at her ice cream.

Viv: Thank you, Y/N. That was a funny joke.
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Widow sat on the couch back at the tower. A bowl of popcorn sat on her lap while she watched TV.

Widow: Why do I feel like I'm forgetting something?

She looked at the TV for a bit longer. Suddenly, she shot up and ran for the elevator.

Widow: The kid!
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You ended up back at the house around 5 PM. Just in time for dinner. Though, Vision had to leave again for Avenger business. You sat at the table with Virginia and Vin while Viv sat next to you. Like every night this week, you all discussed what happened throughout the day.

And you finally got to apologize to Vin.

He was happy to accept your apology.

Virginia: Your father will be home late, tonight. I suggest we watch Television together.

You were more than happy to agree.

But it truly seemed that your happiness never lasted for too long.

Because in the backyard, under the pile of dirt, a hand suddenly emerged. Followed by a blade.

You were on the couch with the Visions. Virginia sat on one end, you on the other. Viv next to you, Vin next to her.

The bloody body slowly made his way toward the back door.

The audience laughed, so did you.

Then, the door came crashing down.

You all stood up quickly, but the Grim Reaper was already there.

Grim Reaper: Imposters!

Virginia: No!

He lifted his blade and swung down. It sliced your chest and caused you to fall back. You could feel yourself heal, but the Grim Reaper wasn't interested in you. He turned his sights onto Vin, who had moved to protect his sister.

Grim Reaper: You can't kill the Grim Reaper! But I can kill you!

He brought the blade down with his fury. And you were forced to watch as it sliced right through Vin.

Your eyes grew wide in horror as Vin dropped to the floor and his family screamed.

A pity. He just longed to be human.

To be normal.

It's all he wanted. He never meant anyone harm.

Do you feel it?

That tingle in your fingertips?

You gritted your teeth and clenched your fists. Only, no flames nor ice emerged from your body.

Do you feel the electricity?

Your eyes suddenly sparked, and the Grimm Reaper was suddenly flying through the wall and back outside to the backyard. Viv looked to see you now standing there. Electricity coating your entire body.

Virginia: Vin!

You snapped out of your thoughts and turned around to where Virginia was holding Vin. One of his eyes was twitching and the other was already out.

Y/N: Vin?

Viv: Brother!

Vin smiled as he raised his hand towards you.

Vin: I can die. I must be...n0rmal after a11.......

You watched as the light faded from his eye.

Everything suddenly went quiet as you stared at his lifeless body in his mother's hands.

How?

Why didn't your senses go off?

How was the Grim Reaper still alive?

Virginia gently set Vin down on the floor and stood up. Her eyes now red and focused on the hole. You looked through it to see the Grim Reaper pushing himself up off the ground. He popped his arm back into place and narrowed his eyes at you.

Grim Reaper: You will die with them.

Virginia: I do not think so.

Before you could react, Virginia suddenly vanished and appeared before the Grim Reaper. She grabbed his throat and lifted him in the air.

Virginia: I will make sure you stay dead.

Grim Reaper: Try it, you metal bitch.

Virginia threw him across the lawn as you and Viv raced outside. You looked at the man's body as it laid there. Seemingly lifeless.

Before it twitched.

You watched as he twisted his body around and forced himself back up. Like a balloon inflating on a tank.

He snapped his neck back into place and turned to face the three of you.

Grim Reaper: You cannot escape the Reaper.