Five's Legacy

Lorien Legacies: The Lost Files #7

by Pittacus Lore

In this exciting seventy-five-page prequel companion novella to the New York Times bestselling I Am Number Four series, discover the true origins of the traitorous Number Five. Before allying himself with the Mogadorians, before infiltrating the Garde, before committing the ultimate betrayal, Five was in hiding just like the others. But when his Cêpan dies, Five is forced to survive on his own. Eager to finally experience the world he was always kept apart from, Five soon gets involved with the wrong kind of people—the Mogadorians. In Five's Legacy see how one of Lorien's last hopes for survival became one of its most dangerous adversaries.

Genres: Young Adult, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Aliens, Fiction, Short Stories, Novella

75 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 11, 2014

About the author

Pittacus Lore is Lorien’s ruling Elder. He has been on Earth preparing for the war that will decide Earth’s fate. His whereabouts are unknown.

Reviews

[Adrian Aguilar]

I really hope that 5 is a double agent like severus

[Laura]

So it finally has a title!!

And there's more! It's from five's POV!!!
HOW HAPPY CAN I BE? *sarcastic

I like villians. I LOVE them. But I hate Five cause HE FREACKING KILLED NUMBER EIGHT!!! And I still can't handle it.

I'm excited to read about him. I want why he was such an idiot to betrayed his own people. f*cking bastard!
On the other hand I have the feeling Pittacus Lore will change things again. We all hate him in The fall of Five, right? And I think he's going to make us love him in this book. I know! It always happen! You hate villian and then you love him!

IT.
FREACKING.
ALWAYS.
HAPPEN.

I think Pittacus will make us feel sorry with Five. I have the feeling his going to write about how hard it was the first days or months with the mogadorians and Five didn't wanted to be there. He didn't wanted to join the mogadorian's cause. And he joined for survive. and all those things that will going to make us feel sorry about him. and we won't hate him anymore...

Just like Tahereh Mafi (writer of shatter me series) did with the "villian" of the books.

[Diana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ohh hell. Have I ever told you how much I hate you, Five? Ugh. Can't wait for the next novel!

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've been looking forward to learning more about Five's history ever since I read The Fall of Five. Five mentioned that his Cepan was old and didn't endure Earth very well, leading to his death. We find out in this novella that this story was true, and Five was left alone without proper instruction and was ill-equipped to survive on his own. He ends up falling in with a man named Ethan, who realizes he has strange powers and helps him develop them, while Five lives with him in his mansion and wants for nothing. Five later finds out he is working for the Mogadorians and agrees to join them in exchange for immunity and power over Earth. In order to prove his allegiance, the Mogadorians gave him a target whom he must kill. The book ends before we find out who it is, but I'm guessing the mark is Number Nine, since they have him in custody and he is thoroughly opposed to joining them.

I can definitely sympathize for Five, as I couldn't imagine being left on my own without a Cepan when my powers barely began developing. I can see how he became so frustrated with having an old sick Cepan who doesn't have the strength to train Five himself, and instead simply tells him what to do and trusts that he does it. It's Five's fault that he wasn't prepared as well, as he always blew off his training and didn't take it seriously at all. After Five realizes what the real world is like, training with Ethan and living like a king would seem very appealing. But once he learned Ethan's true identity, he had the chance to leave. He just didn't trust his Cepan enough to know that Lorien is worth saving. One good thing I will say about Five is that he cared enough for Ethan to know that if he didn't join the Mogadorians, they would almost certainly kill him, which most likely contributed to his decision of joining them.

At the end of the day Five is still my favorite villain, and his actions in The Fall of Five cannot be forgiven. But I'm holding on hope that in the future he will change his ways and fight for Lorien with his fellow remaining Garde.

[Francisco Gama · Rating 3 out of 5]

Supe desde el inicio que Cinco no era de fiar. (En "La caída de cinco")
En este archivo nos cuentan antes de que hiciera lo que hizo.
Parece que al no haber sido entrenado físicamente y mentalmente para pelear contra la amenaza y al no controlar sus legados vivió una vida difícil y la verdad es que no, casi es tan parecida a la de los otros miembros de la garde, solo que él tenida a un cepan enfermo y ya avanzado en edad y por lo mismo no se capacitó, pero eso no era impedimento, podía hacerlo solo y su cepan le decía que lo hiciera y no se da cuenta de cuán importante es hasta que se ve en problemas.
Aún con todo lo que pasa parece mejor que es más sencillo vivir de la manera fácil, robando. Y después viviendo de lujo.
Pero es que no entiendo como busca tanto poder y ser "reconocido" si al final será traicionado. (O es lo que pienso).
De todos modos lo sigo odiando.

[EJ · Rating 3 out of 5]

What kind of "respect" is this guy thinking?

I really hate Five for being so coward and selfish, and also his mundanely ordinary desires. I also hate Rey for locking themselves up in the island and did nothing (except for some training and stunts). Because of him, Five never really realized the true essence of their existence, (other Garde and Cepan included) and those sacrifices their elders did.

He is teaming up with the mogs, but I think there will be a time that Five will change his ideals, change his course and fight for Lorien. That he will be the greatest asset of the remaining Garde because he is the one who has a complete intelligence about the Mogadorians. But for now, I consider him the greatest threat of the other Garde aside from Setrakus Ra.

[Carmen de la Rosa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Realmente odio a Cinco por ser tan cobarde y egoísta, y también por sus deseos mundanos ordinarios. También odio a Rey por encerrarse en la isla y no hizo nada (excepto algunos entrenamientos y acrobacias). Gracias a él, Cinco nunca se dio cuenta realmente de la verdadera esencia de su existencia (incluidos los otros Garde y Cepan) y los sacrificios que hicieron sus mayores.

[Lissete · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dear Five:

I HATE YOU.

Sincerely,
Me

[Karime Cury · Rating 2 out of 5]

Detesto a Cinco. Supongo que tratan de justificar un poco su elección, pero no. Definitivamente, ni siquiera alcanza el calificativo de villano. Es patético.

[Kait · Rating 3 out of 5]

me when i’m a giant turd

[Lyanndra Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hmm.... I must admit that I was really inclined to find out why Five would betray the Loriens in the first place, but this companion is probably my least favorite of all the Lost Files prequels. I guess it's because I don't feel any attachment to Five. I suppose I can understand why he chose to side with the Mogadorians. The book started out quite boringly. Basically, Five's life was pretty boring, and it didn't help that he had a sickly Cepan, and that he was probably the most unmotivated Lorien amongst the ones sent to Earth. I was hoping to be able to adjust to his character, especially in those parts when he had to learn to survive on his own, but I guess I never really warmed up to him. He just seemed like such a brat his whole time, and I think that it wasn't a good strategy of his Cepan to isolate themselves in that island. Five's just a character you can't help but hate. I also knew that Ethan wasn't just some Mobster or something; I anticipated that he was definitely working for the Mogadorians. Ugh. Terrible, terrible. Oh and someone just reminded me that Five killed Eight in The Fall of Five, so yeah I hate him even more. Still, can't wait for The Revenge of Seven to come out!

[★MC's Corner★ · Rating 5 out of 5]

“When the time comes, trust yourself. You’re the future. Do whatever it takes to survive.”–Rey (Five’s Cêpan)

Now I know why Five did what he did on Fall of Five, but I still ahte him. I don’t care if he did that to survive, it’s just fucking wrong.
GIMME THE NEXT BOOK OF LORIEN LEGACIES NOW!!!
I WANT IT! **TANTRUM**


@gleekidMC

[Laura · Rating 2 out of 5]

No es un libro malo, simplemente no me gustó, no me gusta Cinco y pensaba que había sido un poco más valiente o al menos que algo increíble sucediera para que terminara con los Mogs, pero se vendió tan fácil, como si desde el momento en que llego a la tierra hubiera estado listo para traicionar a su raza.

[Dulce María · Rating 1 out of 5]

No me importa tú historia te sigo odiando.

[সালমান হক · Rating 5 out of 5]

No matter whatever the reason.behind i will always hate that scumbag-liar-spy-double agent. I want him DIE in the next book. :/

[Kireth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well, this short story went a long way in explaining Five's character and life before betraying the Garde. Unfortunately, it felt a bit too similar to other Lost File stories with the rushed relationships and having lessons thrust upon the protagonist. Fortunately, it helped explain where Five ends in the first Lorien Legacy series and provides a backstory as we witness him gaining his first legacies. It was definitely interesting to see how he was different to the other Garde, with his obsession for storytelling, but there was a sense of inevitability that comes with this being a prequel, as the reader knows where he will end up.

[itchy · Rating 5 out of 5]

eponymous-ey sentence:
p22: He's too heavy to lift with my body, but I can lift him with my Legacy.

Five's Legacies are the most interesting (read: strongest, coolest...) by far. The fact that he sided with the Mogs made the story all the more interesting. Although that also gives the possibility that he will lose to one or more of the rest of the Garde.

[Ana Paula · Rating 3 out of 5]

the flu being the main opp in this book is so funny

[Heidi Olivia · Rating 3 out of 5]

No, can't empathize, can't excuse, still can't like Five after reading his POV.

So then, my question is: What's the purpose of this book?

Unlike Six's Legacy where we love her more or Nine's Legacy, where we accept the reasons behind his cockiness and learn to like him, this one does nothing for Five.

Just like Four and Nine, he had teenage angst and rebellious thoughts against his Cepan, but unlike them, at the loss of his Cepan, his sorrow was not enough to change him for the better.

He wallows in self-pity that he's got it worse than the other Gardes, his Cepan is worse than theirs, and that they have gotten together to work and fight together without him. Therefore he turned. But the incidents in this book took place between the deaths of Number Two and Number Three, in other words before we were introduced to Number Four in the original first book. At that point in time, a lot of the Gardes haven't even developed their legacies, much less get together without him.

No, I still don't like Five and I can't even be bothered if he were to do a Severus Snape somewhere in the convolutions of the plot. I like Eight too much to forgive Five.

[Gwendoleen Potter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ver el desarrollo de Cody, y la pobre salud de Rey, hasta su muerte, fue doloroso. Como Cinco queda solo en medio de la nada para sobrevivir y finalmente cuando decide irse de la isla, es difícil para alguien mayor aceptar los cambios y llevarlos a cabo, pero que un adolescente sea capaz de llevarlo demuestra la gran fuerza que tiene dentro, lamentablemente débil de mente.

Cinco y su mente tan manipulable, no me permiten odiarlo por lo que le hizo a ocho, pero aún sigue doliendo.

Esa necesidad que tiene Cinco por compañía, por tener alguien al lado, nos demuestran que aún a pesar de ser Lorienses con sus Legados, se necesita de otra persona, porque las malas decisiones solo llegan cuando te arrepientes de ellas.

[Reign · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just sympathized Rey and Five. That's all. Five being so undeniably arrogant with his confusion makes it more diminishing to trust him. I hate Ethan for consequently brainwashing Five. But Five, he's a sort of a power-seeking over such domination that's why he betrayed the Loric cause. I hate him. For those sorts, he's a rascal for neglecting the good Five in him.

"Do whatever it takes to survive."
-Rey

THAT ADVICE IS A MISLEADING STATEMENT. Poor Five. He definitely misunderstood what his Cepan have said. Look what you've done. I just wish Five could still have a change of heart. I wish. Or you'll get screwed by Seven, Five! HAHAHAHA. Screw you, always. >:D

[Caro Guajardo · Rating 4 out of 5]

O.o
bueno, esto estuvo un poco mas realista
un joven muchacho de otro planeta no tiene a nadie. A como actuo cinco es como actualmente lo haria un joven solitario... bueno puedo comprender un poco porque Cinco es como es, PERO NO INVENTES MALDITO PERRO HIJO DE (@-%+&;#(!+@)%:" :'( TE SIGO.ODIANDO!!! TUU!! MALDITO BASTARDO!! ARRUINASTE TOODO!! TE ODIO!! TE ODIO!! D'; OJALA Y MARINA TE HUBIERA CORTADO LAS MANOS EN VEZ DE SACARTE UN.OJO!! PERRO DEL MAL!!! TE ODIO!! :'(
ya quiero el otro archivo perdido: la traicion de cinco... lastima que es dentro de un mes o dos, no recuerdo :'(

[Sara Ximena · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bueno como todo lo de Pittacus. COn el solo tengo una queja que son muchas a la vez:
NO TODO EL JODIDO PLANETA TIERRA ES LOS ESTADOS UNICOS DE AMERICA
De verdad, es un poco estresante que todo lo importante pase alli, supongo que por eso Adam y Marina son tan refrescantes (y lo era ocho) realmente, en este mundo hay algo mas que el tio Sam, Pittacus.
Pero por otro lado, wow esto explica mucho y como siempre una excelente historia. Aunque no dejare de odiar a Cinco.

[Cynthia Ayala · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lore gives a deeper insight into Five, the betrayer, with this additionally novella in the Lost Files companion series. A captivating narrative that allows readers to sympathize with an otherwise unsympathetic character[...]
Continue reading → Cyn's Workshop

[Jarrett Piner · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm lowering my rating by 1 star from what I've classically given these eBooks simply because I HATE the main character so much. This is an important piece of back story that all true fans need to read. Just don't expect to like the guy.

Can't wait for the next novel!

[Blitzkrieg · Rating 4 out of 5]

After what transpired in The Fall of Five, it was great to have some questions answered about Five. Interesting path this character has been taken on that is far different from any other member of the Garde. Part me feels for Five, but the other half thinks he's a spoiled brat. Good read.

[Adrienne · Rating 1 out of 5]

More like Five's Idiocy. Gah!!!

[Firdha Ivashkov · Rating 3 out of 5]

ARRGHH !!! I really hate Five . This story show me how Idiot he can be ..

[April · Rating 4 out of 5]

IMHO, we must not symphatize with Five. He is nothing but an enchanted power-hungry dumbass!

[Pamela · Rating 3 out of 5]

Aun siento que cinco nunca creyó en la causa y solo tomó lo que siempre quería a cambio de pasarse al bando "ganador"