Stranger Things (BOOK 1): Clash Of The Gifted

Broken.

Rick wakes up after a nightmare and he notices that Hopper is awake too.

(Hopper) Morning.

(Rick) *yawns* Morning..

(Hopper) Ok, we're gonna pick up El, then the 3 of us will go and kill Abbadon, you ready?

(Rick) Isn't it too early? I know we have the element of surprise but you sure?

(Hopper) well, your right. I think we should wait, but let's pick her up now and go eat some breakfast.

(Rick) sounds like a good idea.. by the way, do you remember anything that you said yesterday?

(Hopper) what are you talking about? I don't remember anything.

(Rick) You know what? Nevermind, just forget it.

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An hour later, Rick and Hopper arrive at Max's house and everyone is there arguing.

(Rick) Oh, for Fuck's sake..

(Hopper) Can everyone please shut up?! Is too fucking early to be arguing!! Why is everyone arguing?!

(Everyone) Nothing!!

Everyone just stares at Rick until he makes eye contact with them and they look away.

(Rick) ?

(Hopper) Everyone go home right now. Me, Rick and El will handle Abbadon but I need you all to go home.

Everyone besides Eleven leaves and she gets in the vehicle with Hopper and Rick, but Rick notices her expression on her face and they drive off.

(Rick) El, you ok?

(Eleven) Yes..

Eleven makes eye contact with Rick and he notices that her eyes are a little bit red.

(Eleven) I just.. had a nightmare..

(Hopper) Woah, Rick did wake up from a nightmare too, hell of coincidence, right?

(Rick) Totally.

(Hopper) By the way, isn't your sleepover supposed to be with Max only?

(Eleven) Yeah, they just came very early for some reason, maybe because Max called them over.. but it's my last sleepover with her..

(Hopper) Eleven.. What we're you all arguing about?

(Eleven) ...

(Hopper) Kid, don't just stay quiet, answer me!!

(Rick) Hopper, take it easy! El, please talk to us..

(Eleven) I can't right now..

(Hopper) Why?

(Eleven) Dad, we have to talk alone..

(Rick) Oh, it's personal, then. Do you want to stop the car and I'll go outside while you 2 talk?

Hopper pulls over and he stops the car.

(Hopper) Yep, get out.

(Rick) Uh... ok, give me a sign when your done. *gets out and walks a little bit far*

(Hopper) Ok, El, let me guess, you are in your period?

(Eleven) what? No!

(Hopper) Ok, just wondering, then what is it that Rick can't hear about?

(Eleven) I saw... Rick's..--

(Hopper) OH MY GOD!! NO!! DON'T TELL ME YOU SAW HIS--

(Eleven) His past!! I saw his past.. I know why he hates Abbadon so much, I saw how much he suffered.. so much suffering.. and I know what he's planning to do after he's d-done with Abbadon.