The Year 1985

Chapter 21: Obtaining The Girl

Vanya immediately went to the store where she particularly encountered Eleven before, trying to figure out if she would come back there again. It was what the siblings have plotted, they were sure the seventh sibling could convince the girl to come with her. The beautiful face, those shining brown eyes, and the captivating smile especially her kind appearance surely would make the youngster think she's a great person, which in fact, is true. The siblings aren't sure if this would be the second time Eleven would show herself, but they have hope that somehow today is their lucky day.

"Just be aware of your surroundings, and the lockdown would end soon. After that, there is at least a little chance she would come back there for her needs, I mean who could ever let themselves starve to death? She would find ways. We aren't sure about this, however, let's try and try until we could conclude. If nothing works today, then let's stick to the two remaining plans."

The indistinct atmosphere soon arrived when she entered the store, and they were quite a few people inside, buying groceries as the individuals were minding their business. She took a minor breath as the nervousness soon joined her journey for today. Vanya slipped her hands through the pockets of her dark blue jeans and tracked her sight anywhere. The seventh Hargreeves attempted to act naturally, pretending her purpose was only to buy something as she gazed through the chips and sweets section.

She was repeatedly stealing glimpses at the entrance of the store to see if Eleven had already entered. There was still no sign of her as she proceeded to find some chips to buy for her beloved siblings. "Chips? I guess Five will like coffee more." The girl mumbled to herself.

The door suddenly creaked open as it replenished the delicate surroundings she abruptly switched her sight, only to find out it was the girl she was finally waiting for. Vanya widened her eyes, now unaware of her actions on how she could convince the girl. She gradually made her steps going to her as she heard the gossip around.

"Isn't it the girl who broke the door last month?"

"And now she has the guts to come here again and stole everything she could and she wants. How pathetic?"

"I bet her parents failed to raise her properly."

That made the particular girl boil her veins off as she hesitated to pick up Eggos through the vertical glassed fridge door. She decided instead decided not to do anything bad or else she could be the greatest headline in the newspapers. The Hargreeves noticed that behavior of hers as she furrowed her eyebrows in confusion, sneaking.

Eleven was about to leave the store not until the cashier stopped her to leave. "Miss, you need to pay first. We aren't doing our work here effortlessly. If you don't have anything to pay, come back next time and leave the stuff you have got." The short brown-haired girl threw him a scowl, almost activating her powers at the guy.

"Don't worry about it. I'll pay for everything." Vanya smiled at the girl and that softened the youngster's heart, now wondering who might this girl be. The girl thought it was her first time seeing an individual like her, supposing she doesn't live here in Hawkins particularly. She felt odd. The seventh sister then received her change from the cashier and went to Eleven, as the teenager was stunned by the sudden occurrences. "Who are you?" Jane interrogated as she carefully observed her face in bewilderment, her brown orbs stayed at her small face, still very unsure of her.

"My name is Vanya. I saw you last month and I was amazed by your powers." The girl magnified her eyes in terror when she heard that statement from her. Hopper suddenly believed she was one of the bad people that has been planning to end her life or abduct her. She attempted to run away from the seventh Hargreeves, now sensing the defeat of their plan. On the other hand, the long brown-haired girl managed to convince Eleven she is honestly not a part of the dangerous being by clenching her grip and pulling her again over.

"You are one of them."

"Please, hear me out. But it's not safe to explain everything here."

The girl with blood cuts that concealed her complexion gave her a suspicious look as Vanya tried to convince her more, unfortunately, some agents soon trespassed the store with black briefcases, and their eyes are immediately drawn to Eleven. They were scattered to every corner and spot of the exit. "Oh, my god." The Hargreeves muttered under her breath as the customers around the store had their eyes broadened in fear.

"Jane Hopper has been captured." The youngster gradually drew her attention to the woman who has the same length of hair as hers. Wearing a black shirt and leggings that corresponded to her hair color. Vanya gazed at Eleven as she witnessed the anxiety and terror through those brown eyes, yet carefully gripping the three boxes of Eggos. The seventh Hargreeves soon whispered through the girl's ear and said, "Maintain eye contact and immediately run after. Pace as fast as you can and I'll come with you. I know you should not trust people this easily but please do just for now. Your life is in danger and I'm here to save you."

Hopper gradually nodded at her and threw the agents a death glare. After a few seconds of offering one another a stare, she ran away from them as she activated her powers and gained the entire energy the girl has inside her body as the exhaustion varied with it. The moment she took another step, it made the agents hurl themselves away and the glassed door solely shattered into pieces. The blood from her nose began to subside it, sprinting just as fast as she can, however, she looked rearward and tried to search for a sign Vanya escaped from the opponents.

Eleven remained at the spot where she was currently and waited for her to appear in her vision until she heard a boisterous noise from the store, as she just encountered how half of the structure was damaged. The Hargreeves came out of the place, neat and strong with her eye color glowing in white.

"I'll find you and your family again, you all Hargreeves bastards! You won't get away with this!" The short black-haired girl screamed at the top of her lungs, as sweat covered her face.

"Let's go, Jane."