Viktor and Leonard

Viktor and Leonard
Status	Ended (Leonard killed by Viktor)
Intimacy Levels	Leonard manipulated him. Trained Viktor to use his powers. Stole his pills and destroyed them. Broke into his house. Killed Helen Cho so Viktor could be first chair. Took him away after Viktor and Allisons fought. Viktor killed Leonard.
First Met	Run Boy Run

This is the relationship between Viktor Hargreeves and Leonard Peabody.

Viktor believed that his relationship with Leonard was genuine and that Leonard was the only person to ever truly understand his and care for his despite his insecurities.

At the time, he was very vulnerable, and desperate for love and affection. Leonard was able to exploit his and use that vulnerability to his advantage.

Because of the way Viktor was treated by his family, Viktor looked towards Leonard for support.

His naivety caused him to put all of his faith and trust in Leonard. Despite multiple warnings and hints that Leonard could be his downnfall, Viktor ignored his family's warnings.

Leonard destroyed the pills that Viktor took unknowingly to him to keep his powers muted.

After discovering his true nature and his manipulation towards him in order to unlock his powers for himself, Viktor retaliates by killing him.

Throughout The Umbrella Academy series

• Season 1

Viktor and Leonard meet

In Run Boy Run, At his apartment, Viktor receives a new student, Leonard Peabody. He is older than his normal students, who are generally children. Leonard shows an obvious interest in Viktor, and while Viktor picks up on it, he is reluctant to pursue it quickly.

In Extra Ordinary, After rehearsal, Viktor heads to Bricktown to visit Leonard's woodworking shop. Viktor and Leonard continue to bond and Leonard reveals that he stayed up all night carving a wooden violinist figure, and gives it to Viktor. Outside, Leonard invites Viktor to dinner and he accepts, just as Allison arrives. Leonard recognizes her as a famous actress and member of the Umbrella Academy, then asks if Viktor was involved. Viktor says they were like the fifth member of the Beatles, and Leonard tells him he was more of a Rolling Stones fan anyway.

In Man on the Moon, Viktor wakes up on Leonard's couch, having fallen asleep the previous night. He panics, since he has rehearsal and didn't bring his medication refill. Leonard convinces Viktor that he can go without it for one day and walks him to rehearsal. They talk more about family on the way. As they arrive at the Icarus Theatre, they're passed by Helen Cho. Viktor explains about the position of first chair in an orchestra and how Helen hasn't been unseated for five years.

Leonard trashes Viktor's pills

Viktor finds a bunch of flowers in his bedroom from Leonard, assuming that's the real reason he was in the apartment, not to use the restroom. Viktor calls Leonard to thank him and they arrange to have breakfast the following morning.

In Number Five, Allison Hargreeves takes Viktor Hargreeves breakfast, only to find that they are planning on meeting Leonard. Viktor is concerned that he has run out of medication. Allison tells Viktor she has a bad feeling about Leonard, but Viktor doesn't want dating advice from a sister he hasn't seen in twelve years. Viktor goes to breakfast with Leonard and they talk about Allison's efforts to be a sister. Viktor reveals that the orchestra is holding auditions for first chair since Helen has stopped showing up. Leonard convinces Viktor to audition for the position.

In The Day That Wasn't, Viktor is convinced by Leonard to invite his family to his first concert as first chair. As they arrive, Leonard and Viktor find the rest of the family talking about the apocalypse. Viktor is surprised that they are having a family meeting and gets upset. Allison tries to tell him they will talk when they are alone, but Viktor talks about always feeling left out because of his father, but it turns out his siblings are the assholes. Viktor storms out; Leonard forgets his coat and goes back but uses the opportunity to steal a figure of Sir Reginald from a display.

Viktor triggers his powers.

Outside, Viktor rages about his family to Leonard. As they walk down the street, street lamps begin to warp and cars are damaged. To top it off, it begins to rain. Leonard believes that Viktor was responsible and has powers. Viktor tells him that it is impossible.

In The Day That Was,