𝙅𝙪𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙈𝙖𝙮𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙡𝙙

Vecna's Back

Steve insisted we finish the movie but I couldn't focus. I grabbed my jacket and stood up, leaving the movie theatre. "Jules!" He shouted, following me. I turned the corner and stopped, turning around to face him. "Tell me everything." I demanded. He sighed then nodded. "I'm not sure what happened to you, but I do know everything else." He cleared his throat then started to tell me everything. "No one had seen you since you went home so we assumed you didn't want to leave your house. However, we didn't want to leave you alone because you were off. I didn't want to see you but everyone forced me to come with them so I did. When we got there, you were asleep. We didn't find it weird, obviously.. But then within a few seconds, the whole of Hawkins turned into the Upside Down. A massive gate open from 4 directions and met in the middle, causing an earthquake and a lot of fires. It started from the bottom of your bed. We had to figure out what was happening but no one wanted to leave you so we had Will stay behind for you. By this time, all the kids became aware of what was happening so they helped. Eleven got her powers back and she was stronger than ever. We went to the Creel house and went upstairs and there was Vecna. He was floating so I'm sure he was doing something to someone's mind... Probably yours. I bet you're wondering, 'Oh! Why did it take a week to defeat him?' And my answer to that is... We had to prepare... and he's unbelievably strong. I don't want to get too far into details because it's unnecessary but basically, El went ahead and fought Vecna whilst some stayed with her and others tried to find a way to wake you up. Somehow we gathered that you are the most important piece of the puzzle and realised you're the one who was used to open the gate and turn Hawkins into the Upside Down. Here's the bad news... Eleven didn't defeat Vecna. He disappeared mid fight. We all immediately rushed to you and that's when Eleven had the idea to try wake you up- which worked but... It also didn't. Everyone who died came back and we were all suddenly back in our houses back in 1985. We're guessing Vecna's plan didn't work so he's trying again..." Steve's voice started to trail off as I tried to comprehend what I was hearing. I knew there was more to the story (as he was still talking) but I couldn't hear him.

I looked around as everything faded dark. He's here. I shook Steve and his body disappeared. "Steve?!" I yelled. It's just.. Vecna. I thought, steadying my breathing. I looked around and saw a figure in the distance. "What do you want, Vecna?!" I shouted. I heard his chuckle and then his creepily deep voice. "I'm coming for you, July, but you won't make it out this time. I will get you and when I do.. Hawkins will be mine and Eleven will be going down." He laughed and I shook my head. "What do I have to do with this?" I asked. He could get anyone else but why me? "Because... You, July Mayfield, are more special than you believe. You may not have powers like Eleven but you have the love of everyone around you.. And when you're gone, everyone will be in despair and it will be easy to ruin this town." He responded, getting closer to me. It's not just that... I thought. "Oh no, of course it's not just that. You have the power to defeat me - Not an actual power - and I can't let you. Say your goodbyes, Jules, for you will never see your friends after this." He disappeared and I snapped back to reality, gasping in shock. "Jules!" Steve said, his hands were on my arms so I'm assuming he was trying to snap me out of it. I looked at him and shook my head, my eyes slowly filling up with tears. I don't want to die.

Steve brought me to the car and I told him everything, fidgeting in my seat. We had been sat in silence for a while now and it was very awkward. "You have the power to defeat him? But it's not a physical power?" He repeated, confused. I nodded. I was also confused- What does Vecna even mean? He shook his head. "He can't kill you. We all know your favourite song!" Steve laughed. I'm guessing be was trying to lift the mood but I didn't feel even a little ounce of happiness right now. He sighed and drove me home, playing our song.

"Thank you for driving me home." I smiled. "Any time." He replied. I was about to get out the car but quickly planted a kiss on his cheek, closing the car door and running inside. "Was that Steve Harrington?" I heard Max saying. I jumped a little and rolled my eyes. "Yeah, so what?" I replied, taking off my coat and shoes. "How did that happen?" She asked, crossing her arms. "We bumped into each other and had great chemistry." I shrugged and walked off to my room. "No no no! That doesn't just happen." She followed behind me. "Well... it did." I laughed, sitting on my bed. "I keep my family and friends distanced! Don't do this to me Jules." She sat next to me, begging. I rolled my eyes. "Max.. Ask your friends to update you on everything, please!" I replied. She looked at me confused but got up and went to the phone. I closed my door and got changed into my pyjamas. After 30 minutes, I nearly fell asleep when she barged into my room. "YOU'RE GOING TO DIE?!" She screamed. I shot up, jumping out of my skin. "Woah- Yes but hopefully not." I replied. She got into bed with me. "I'm not leaving your side." She insisted. I shrugged and went to sleep.