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The Assassination Of Leonard Peabody is an event that concurred in The Umbrella Academy series.
Background[]
Training With Viktor[]
At Leonard's grandmothers' cabin, Leonard tries to convince Viktor that what happened the previous night was not his fault. Viktor knows otherwise, and is horrified that he killed the two men. Leonard points out that he was trying to defend him, and that his power is a gift. Viktor does not see it that way, seeing it as one more thing he could not do right. Leonard promises to help him try and control it.
Leonard helps Viktor to figure out that his power is linked to his emotions, and he is able to focus on the sound around him and change it into energy. Viktor remembers focusing on the sound of a car engine the night before, and it was the trigger that allowed his powers to activate. Leonard secretly uses Sir Reginald's journal to guide him training, almost slipping up when he accurately describes how Viktor's powers work but managing to cover it by saying he was just putting it together. Viktor manages to repeat the feat on a less destructive scale than the previous night.
Leonard tries to make Viktor understand that his accomplishments were extraordinary and that he has been special all along. Viktor mentions practicing, but he means his violin because his concert is the following day. Leonard is put out because he wants to continue his power training, believing it to be important. Viktor tells him that his music is important as well. Leonard reluctantly agrees and leaves him to practice.
The Incident[]
Viktor continues playing, and is surprised when Allison arrives. Allison sees all the weird things happening and wonders what is causing it. Viktor admits that it is him, and he has apparently had powers all along. Allison tells him that is great, but has other things on her mind. Viktor wants to know what, and Allison tells him that Leonard Peabody is actually Harold Jenkins, a convicted murderer. Viktor cannot believe it, even when Allison told him about being in Leonard's house and finding the macabre shrine to the Umbrella Academy. Viktor starts to sob, not knowing how to deal with all the new information.
Allison suddenly remembers the incident from when they were four, and tells Viktor about using her power on him. Viktor is furious, accusing Allison of knowing about his powers all along and being responsible for keeping it a secret. Allison denies it, having not realized the significance of that day until Viktor's revelation about his powers. Viktor's rage grows, blaming Allison for everything that had happened in his life and accusing her of being threatened by Viktor. As Viktor's fury builds, threatening to tear the cabin apart, his skin begins to grow pale and grey. With no choice, Allison tries to stop him by using her power. Viktor instinctively slahes the air with his violin bow and the energy cuts Allison's throat.
Clutching her bleeding throat, Allison drops to floor as Viktor suddenly realizes what he has done. Crying and sobbing, Viktor tells Allison that he is sorry and did not mean to hurt her. As Allison bleeds out on the cabin floor, Leonard arrives and pulls Viktor away, telling him that he did what he had to and they have to go.
Assassination[]
The Realization[]
At his home, Leonard tries to convince Viktor that they have to leave because his family will come after them for killing Allison. Still in shock, Viktor hopes that if he explains that he lost control they will forgive him. Leonard convinces him that he is the only one on his side and that he is special.
As they get ready, Viktor knocks Leonard's bag off the side and finds Sir Reginald's journal inside. he begins to realize that Leonard has been manipulating him from the start and has known about his powers. Viktor begins to realize that Allison was right about Leonard all along.
Leonard's Death[]
Leonard tries to convince him that his family does not care about him at all but Viktor realizes that he loves them. Leonard turns on him, calling him weak and pathetic and thumping Sir Reginald's journal. Emotionally shattered, Viktor's powers flare and he coldly kills Leonard by levitating him and sending multiple sharp objects flying into his chest. Leonard falls dead on the ground.
Aftermath[]
Leonard did not have any family member that cared about him. The information of his mother was unknown, and he killed his father with a hammer after constantly being abused by him. His death did not have a major affect o anyone, except for Viktor, whose power grew exponentially.