✓ Wake Up, Mike ⇔ Mileven {1st - "Wake Up, Mike" Trilogy}

Thirty Five

Hopper.

Nothing was happening in the office today. It was basically silent, not a thing went wrong. I was sitting in my office, smoking a cigarette and playing with some cards when Flo opened the door suddenly.

"There's children here and they say they need to talk to you. And it's urgent," She spoke quicker than usual, and didn't even give me a chance to reply. Soon enough, all of the kids walked into the office. Eleven was crying, and Mike looked like he was about to. Will was also tearing up. Lucas and Dustin just looked absolutely terrified.

"What is it? What happened?" I immediately rushed out, standing up and walking around the front of my desk.

"We were riding down the road and El stopped us. We went and looked and there was a gate, a new one. I'm not sure what that could mean, maybe nothing, but I just had a bad feeling," Mike explained quickly, and I felt my heart drop into my stomach. A new gate?

"Oh Jesus, that's not good at all. Where was it? Take me," My voice was firm, telling them they have no choice. They nodded and we all went outside. "Get in my car, there's no time for bikes." They followed orders well, I'll give them that.

Will took front seat, which made me slightly happy, for some unknown reason. I ignored it for now, though, it's not important. What's important is making sure this town is safe.

I drove quickly, I just put my siren on to avoid people. One large perk of being the chief of police. Will explained where to go and as I drove, I glanced in my rearview mirror at the other kids. Mike was holding El tightly, she was still crying. I can only imagine how scared she is.

We arrived quickly and they ran while I jogged. We got to the tree quickly, it wasn't far into the trees. Which is a bad thing, people could see it and go to check it out.

"Should someone go in?" Dustin spoke up, and I immediately cut him off with a harsh tone.

"That will make things worse. We just need to keep an eye out and hope nothing bad is happening," I always spoke with so much authority, I felt kind of bad. They must think I'm mad all the time, but I'm really just worried and want them to be ok. I just want everyone to be safe.

"What? We're just gonna leave?" Mike spoke up in an angry voice, and I nodded.

"That's right, I don't want any of you coming back into these woods. Do you understand me?" I ordered again, and they nodded frantically. I led them out of the trees and into my car. I drove them to the station and allowed them to ride their bikes back. They promised not to go back into the woods on the way back.

I didn't really believe them, but it's time I have some faith in someone other than myself.

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But why is Hop literally best dad?? I love him

edit, 12-16-18: wow I actually like that last line hEYO