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the mind flayer
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TO SAY the five were scared was an understatement. They had no clue where the creatures had gone, but slowly put two and two together to hear monstrous roars erupting from Hawkins Laboratory. Walking down the dark train tracks, they thought of all the possible options, all of the pros and cons of the situation and of course, Dart. The star of the show.
While all of the children were aching for more adventure, Steve and Scarlett couldn't help but think it would be better to play it safe at the nearest house. But then again, they wouldn't mind venturing further into the darkness, as long as they didn't die and stuck close together.
"You're positive that was Dart?" Lucas faced Dustin, they ing to sort out all of the details of their unfortunate dilemma.
Dustin sighed, having explained this to Lucas one too many times. "Yes. He had the same exact yellow pattern on his butt."
"He was tiny two days ago." Max stated, annoyed as well as confused. Scarlett thought she stated a valid point.. for someone who has yet to fully experience Hawkins. Scarlett would be just as puzzled as Max if she hadn't experienced the horrors of the Upside Down first hand.
"Well, he's molted three times already." Dustin continued trudging along, not bothering to explain himself as he was growing agitated. He had already thoroughly explained the situation to everyone at least twelve times, and he knew it wasn't the last.
"Malted?" Steve questioned Dustin in a mumble, not quite understanding what Dustin was talking about, but embarrassed to admit it due to everyone else knowing what he said.
"Molted." Dustin corrected. "Shed his skin to make room for growth like hornworms."
Scarlett pat the taller boy's shoulder, "Looks like someone didn't pay attention during Biology." She joked, Steve responding to her with a laugh and a gentle shove. Scarlett regained her balance by grabbing his arm, using it to pull herself up. "When's he gonna molt again then? From the looks of it, one more and he's an actual demogorgon."
Dustin shivered at the thought of Dart becoming the nine foot tall beast, "It's gotta be soon. And you're one hundred percent right, he'll either be fully grown or close to it. And so will his friends."
"Yeah, and he's gonna eat a lot more than just cats." Steve added with a shake of his head. Scarlett's head snapped in his direction, jabbing his side with her elbow. He mouthed a, 'what?' to the girl, then turned back towards Dustin.
"Wait, a cat?" Lucas stopped in front of Dustin. Scarlett slapped a palm to her forehead as Steve began spilling out information that was never meant to be spread. Dustin was totally, utterly busted. "Dart ate a cat?"
