Lucy Harrington was no stranger to fear but she had to admit, monsters were not on her list.
When Will Byers disappears, Lucy must confront her deepest fears and challenge her own instincts. Despite her brother Steve's insistence that she keep secr...
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As Eleven stepped inside, the tension in the room dissolved instantly. Hopper and Nancy lowered their guns, their shoulders easing, and Lucy put her hands down as the girl they all believed dead for nearly a year reappeared before them.
The sight of Eleven, very much alive, was both a shock and a relief. Mike, eyes brimming with tears, stared at her with a mix of disbelief and overwhelming emotion. Without hesitation, he rushed forward, and the two embraced tightly, as if afraid to let go.
"Is that...?" Max's voice broke the quiet, her words laced with uncertainty.
Lucy, Dustin and Lucas exchanged glances before Lucas gave a slight nod, confirming what Max could hardly believe.
"I never gave up on you. I called you every night. Every night for..." Mike began.
"353 days. I heard," Eleven replied.
"Why didn't you tell me you were there?" Mike questioned, heartbroken.
"Because I wouldn't let her," he said, his voice carrying the weight of the secrets he had kept.
His eyes fixed on Eleven, he demanded answers.
"The hell is this? Where have you been?"
His confusion was evident, shared by the others who watched the exchange.Eleven met his gaze, her voice firm as she responded with a question of her own.
"Where have you been?"
But neither was willing to provide answers just yet. Instead, Hopper pulled her into a tight embrace, their shared relief palpable.Mike's emotions boiled over as he processed what was happening.
"You've been hiding her. You've been hiding her this whole time!" he shouted, anger and betrayal seeping into his words.
He shoved Hopper, his frustration evident, but Hopper quickly grabbed Mike by the shirt, holding him back.
"Let's talk. Alone," Hopper said, his voice low and firm.
He led Mike into another room, leaving the others behind with Eleven. Lucy ran forward, wrapping her arms around the girl that shared powers similar powers to her own.
"I missed you," Lucy's eyes brimmed with tears. "I tried so hard to find you...but I couldn't."
"I know," Eleven replied back kindly. "I'm sorry."
