You ran into the Starcourt Mall just in time to see an epic display of fireworks.
The others had come back, bringing unexpected ammo with them as they blasted the streams of light towards the giant monster, it screeching out in pain. But they would have to run out eventually.
In front of the Mind Flayer, you see a struggle and immediately stagger towards it. Your eyes widen when you see Billy pinning El down, smashing her against the floor.
"NO!" You scream and you dive at Billy, hooking your arm around his body and pulling him down to the floor with you.
El coughs for air, scrambling away from Billy and the Mind Flayer while looking to you with a panicked expression.
Billy writhed in pain as Robin threw a firework bomb at the monster, their connection allowing the others to hit two birds with one stone.
But Billy was determined. He pounced at you, grabbing you by the throat and lifting you with strength no human should have.
"Y/N!" You heard Robin and Steve yell. They had no more ammo left to rid the monsters of their strength.
"Billy..." You struggled to speak, clawing at his hands around your neck as you aimlessly kick your legs. His dark eyes stared into yours, any soul they had gone forever.
You reach down into your pocket, feeling the familiar glint of metal brush against your fingers and you grasp the handle tightly. With one swift swing of the scalpel, you cut across Billy's arm, causing him to hiss and drop you to the floor in pain and surprise.
You choke for air, crawling away.
"Let us finish this, Y/n" Billy stalked closer to you, a deep voice striking every nerve, "Once and for all"
You turn onto your back just as Billy reached down and brought up the scalpel again. But he was prepared this time. He grabbed your wrist and twisted it, hard, causing you to drop the small knife onto the floor.
He took the opportunity and straddled you, pinning you down, as he wrapped his hands around your head and smashed it against the floor. You yell out in pain as your skull made contact with the hard floor, eyes blinded by white spots in your vision.
"Y/N!" Max's voice rang out as she and Mike ran into the mall.
You simply hold your hand out, stopping her from getting any closer. You bring your eyes to meet Billys as he lifts your head once again. Before he can repeat his past action, you delicately place your hand on his cheek and his movements still.
"Billy it's me. It's me." You whisper repetitively, eyes never leaving his.
His eyes seem to regain emotion, eyelids flickering slightly as he fought against himself.
"I'm the girl you saved at the beach, remember?" You try, breathing heavily, "I swam too far into the waves... and you came out and saved me."
Billys face flashes with memories, his gaze set on yours.
"You were with your mom. She wore a hat. With a blue ribbon."
His eyes start to pool with tears, his breathing becoming shallower.
"You... you brought me to her." You nod, tears slipping down your cheeks, "You didn't even know me but you told her I was your new best friend."
"I wanted to teach you how to surf." He whispers and your heart breaks. Billy was still in there.
"Remember how happy we were?"
Billy squeezes his eyes shut, nodding slowly as the rush of tears finally streamed down his face.
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Raining Hellfire 3
أدب الهواةThe Summer of '85 was meant to be the best summer of all time. Graduation had spiralled Y/n into getting a job and, despite all the forgotten plans, she finally felt like she found herself. But Hawkins was never going to be peaceful. And now, she ha...
