𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄| Mike Wheeler [COMPLETED UNTIL SEASON FIVE]

Chapter Nine: Battle of Starcourt

chapter nine:
❛ battle of starcourt ❜

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COMMENT AND VOTE

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Billy carried Eleven and Scarlett into the ruined Starcourt Mall, the remnants of the once bustling shopping center now an eerie wasteland. The place was devastated, with debris scattered everywhere and gaping holes in the walls and ceiling. The giant Mind Flayer, a monstrous, otherworldly creature, was emerging from a massive hole in the ceiling, its tentacles slithering menacingly through the ruined space.

Scarlett, barely conscious, groaned as pain radiated from her wounded leg. The injury was severe, the result of a vicious bite from the Mind Flayer. Her vision was blurred, but she could make out the frightening sight of the beast and the shadowy figure of Billy standing over them, a cruel smirk on his face.

"Don't be afraid. It'll be over soon. Just try and stay... very still," Billy's voice was cold, laden with malice as he spoke, his eyes gleaming with dark satisfaction.

Scarlett struggled to move, only to realize her hands and feet were bound with thick ropes. Panic surged through her, her breath coming in shallow gasps as she tried to free herself. Eleven, who was beginning to stir beside her, looked over at Scarlett with wide, frightened eyes. She reached out and grasped Scarlett's hand, dragging them both backward, away from the approaching menace.

The Mind Flayer's tentacles began to advance toward them, their slimy, pulsating forms slithering ominously. The beast hissed, and Scarlett's heart raced with fear. She tried to focus, her mind whirling with desperate determination. Electricity crackled around her fingertips as she used her powers to shock the tentacle that reached out toward them. The Mind Flayer shrieked in pain, recoiling from the sudden jolt.

The sudden explosion of fireworks startled Scarlett, drawing her attention to Lucas, Will, Steve, Dustin, Nancy, and Jonathan, who were hurling them at the Mind Flayer. The pyrotechnics exploded with bright bursts of color, momentarily illuminating the darkened mall and creating a brief distraction for the monster.

"Eleven, where are Max and Mike?" Scarlett's voice trembled as she scanned the area, her eyes searching desperately.

"They were knocked out," Eleven replied, her expression one of grim determination. Scarlett's heart sank at the news. She focused again on the ropes binding her, seeing the electricity crackle around them before they finally snapped. With a pained, labored movement, she pushed herself up and began to run, despite the searing pain in her leg.

Billy's shout echoed behind her. "Get back here!" He lunged for her, grabbing her waist. Scarlett screamed, her powers flaring as she zapped him with electricity. He recoiled, though he wasn't significantly hurt. Scarlett limped into a store, her steps faltering as pain shot through her.