𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐑| Max Mayfield [COMPLETED UNTIL SEASON FIVE]

xvii. e plurbius unum

Beneath the shroud of the dark world, Cassidy and Billy pressed on, their footsteps echoing in the eerie silence. Despite the gravity of their surroundings, Cassidy tuned out Billy's words, her focus unwavering.

"Cassidy! We should be hiding out right now. The Mindflayer could be sending his henchmen," Billy urgently whispered-yelled. His plea hung in the air, punctuating the ominous atmosphere.

But Cassidy had reached her limit, frustration brewing within her. As Billy's nagging persisted, she clenched her fists, and a surge of fire erupted, dancing across her form like an otherworldly cloak. The flames reflected the intensity of her emotions, a visual manifestation of the power within.

With eyes now glowing a fierce red, Cassidy slowly turned around to face Billy. The fire, once contained, now spread over her body, casting an ominous glow on her surroundings. The air crackled with tension as the dark world bore witness to Cassidy's unleashed power.

"Can you shut up, please? I know we need to find a place to hide out for the night!" Cassidy's voice echoed through the desolate surroundings, cutting through the palpable tension. Billy stood frozen, staring at her in disbelief, as a trickle of blood escaped Cassidy's nose. In a moment of controlled release, she exhaled and closed her eyes, causing the fiery manifestation around her to dissipate.

"Let's go. We don't have time," Cassidy commanded, a sense of urgency underscoring her words. Billy sighed, a tinge of sadness in his expression, and silently followed her lead. The unsettling night was accompanied by distant screeches, audible to Cassidy's heightened awareness.

Suddenly, Cassidy halted, her arm extended protectively in front of Billy. "Shh. I think I yelled too loud; his henchmen are after us," she whispered. Billy gulped audibly, his eyes widening as they strained to hear another ominous screech, now closer, signaling the encroaching danger on their trail.

In a tense moment, Cassidy's fingers fumbled inside her backpack, grasping the hilt of a substantial knife. With the weapon now in hand, she held it out defensively as both of them scanned the foreboding landscape. Unbeknownst to them, a lurking Demogorgon sprinted towards them from behind.

With an instinctual shove, Billy propelled Cassidy out of the impending danger, sacrificing his own safety. As Cassidy tumbled to the ground, her eyes widened in horror as she witnessed the Demogorgon sinking its teeth into Billy's arm. His anguished scream echoed through the night.

Cassidy, fueled by a surge of panic and adrenaline, rose from the ground. In a display of newfound power, she extended her arm, a manifestation of telekinetic force. The unseen power surged through the air, and with a forceful push, Cassidy flung the Demogorgon off Billy. The creature crashed away, creating a momentary reprieve in the chaotic scene.

As Cassidy rushed to help Billy to his feet, the gravity of their perilous situation hung in the air, and a renewed determination settled upon them as they pressed forward in their fight for survival.