The Freaks-Eddie Munson

Aftermath

"Steve?" You questioned. The man turned, having been talking to Dustin. They both stared at each other, mouth agape.

"Y/n!" They shouted, grins wider than you'd ever seen. They rushed you in an embrace. Seeing them made your heart swell and you laughed, hugging them tightly.

"You have no idea how happy I am to see you," You whispered as they pulled away. "How long have I been out?"

"Almost a day. The doctors, they didn't know what was wrong with you, we didn't know if you'd wake up," Dustin sniffled, wiping his face. Surprised, you looked outside, seeing that it was in fact almost sunset.

You smiled warmly, patting his hand, "Can't get rid of me that easily."

Steve chuckled, "You certainly gave it your best shot. What happened?"

"Im... not entirely sure. But it was Vecna, that much I know," Clenching your fists, you glared down at the bed sheet. "He's still alive."

"Shit," Harrington breathed. "Are you sure?"

Rubbing your neck, you shivered, "Positive."

"What exactly happened while he was there?" Henderson asked, sitting beside you.

"He told me... that he'd return. Once he was at full power. And..."

"And?"

Glancing up at Steve, you continued, "Apparently, I have the same sort of powers... like him. Like, that girl, Eleven. I think I used it in the Upside Down, but I'm not sure how."

They stared at you, eyes wide. Dustin slowly started to point at you.

"Wait!" He shot up, spooking you. "Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, yes! That's, that's amazing! It was there the whole time!"

"It was?" You and Harrington both questioned, more than skeptical.

"Yes! Thats why she was able to resist Vecna the way she did! How she resisted Vecna, it wasn't just because of the music, it's because she was fighting back his powers subconsciously with her own!"

Harrington bit the inside of his cheek, "Holy shit."

"This is awesome!"

"Henderson," You said nervously. "I don't know how to use it on command, it's not exactly helpful."

"Ok, but if it's like El's powers than we know exactly how to help you harness it!" He bounced around, clapping his hands. "Training montage!"

You shook your head, unable to keep yourself from laughing quietly.

"Ok, let's not get ahead of ourselves, alright?" Steve interrupted. "You should focus on making sure you're alright first."

You nodded in agreement. Searching the room, your brows furrowed.

"Where's Eddie?"

Dustin clapped a hand over his mouth before sprinting out of the room, his leg still slightly limping. Concerned, you looked between the door and Harrington.

"Did something happen, is, is he ok? Did the police---?" You felt the beginnings of a panic attack, trying to get out of bed. Steve stopped you just as quickly, sitting in a chair beside you.

"Eddie is fine. The police, they believed us after a while. They didn't arrest him, not thay they had any physical evidence in the first place. He's officially no longer sought after by the law, and most of the towns people believes he's innocent."

Releived, you leaned back against a pillow, "That's incredible. How did you convince them?"

His face turned sorrowful and he wiped his mouth, "You've missed a lot."