Chapter 8: The Upside Down [edited]

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The younger party members are sit in the gym waiting for Johnathan and Nancy to come back. It's been minutes and they haven't returned. Mike looks down to see Eleven still holding Five. While Dustin and Lucas are staring off into space. Mike sighs and walks out of the gym to the hallways. They're not there. He walks outside.

Mike: Nancy? Jonathan?

The cars not there.

Mike: Dammit.

He walks back to the gym on a rush.

Mike: They're gone.

Dustin: What?

Mike: Nancy and Jonathan. His car's gone.

Dustin: They're probably just sucking face somewhere.
Lucas: Gross.

Mike: No. No way!

Eleven: If the situation was different maybe. Did they go with the chief?

Mike: I don't know.

Five: No.

Mike: What? Did you see them? Do you know where they went?

Five: Yes.

Mike: Where? Where did they go?

Five: Demogorgon.

Mike: Guys, guys! This is crazy. We can't just wait around.

Dustin: Mike, in case you forgot, we're still fugitives.

Lucas: The bad men are still looking for us.

Eleven: Yeah, and we don't even know where your sister is.

Mike: El can find them.

Dustin: Mike, look at him. I still think we should stick to the chief's plan.

Lucas: Exactly. We stay here, keep Fiveout of sight and keep him safe.

Eleven: That's the most important thing, remember? Besides, she's okay. She's with Jonathan.

Dustin: Yeah, and she's kind of a badass now, so...

Dustin walks away..

Mike: Well, where are you going? You just said stick to the plan!

Dustin: I am. I'm just gonna go get some chocolate pudding. I'm telling you, Lunch Lady Phyllis hoards that shit.

Mike: Are you serious?

Dustin: Five needs to be recharged!

Mike: Wait up.

Mike runs after with Lucas following.

[Byers House]

Nancy:Did you hear that?

Johnathan: It's just the wind. Don't worry. My mom, she said the lights speak when it comes.

Nancy: Speak?

Johnathan: Blink. Think of them as alarms. Is that too tight?

Nancy: No, it's fine. Thanks.

Johnathan: Nancy?

Nancy: Yeah?

She doesn't get to speak as there's banging on the door.

Steve: Jonathan? Are you there, man? It's... it's Steve! Listen, I just want to talk!

Steve's outside as the banging in the door continues. Nancy doesn't waste a second to open the door but only poking her head and hand out.

Nancy: Steve, listen to me.

Steve: Hey. Nancy, what...

Nancy: You need to leave.

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