the year of el | mileven

ch. 22 | code red

The doctor leaned back in his chair, his face holding an unreadable expression "So what brings you two here?"

Mike and El remained silent

He tapped his fingers impatiently on his desk "I heard you mention something about a Will? so tell me, are you referring to the Byers boy?"

El glanced over at Mike unsure of how to answer

Mike shook his head and then pointed at himself, reassuring her that he'd be the one answering the questions "Why does it matter?" he finally replied

"You know I can press charges against you two for breaking into a restricted area. However, if you tell me the truth maybe we can negotiate"

Mike gulped "Yes, Will Byers. He's our friend, we just wanted to see him that's all.

Jones smirked slightly "And for what reason might I ask does Byers owe the pleasure?"

"No reason, we just wanted to visit our friend. Is that such a crime?" Mike muttered

Jones stood up from his chair and made his way to the door locking it. He turned and faced them once more "There's something you're not telling me and you're not leaving until you do"

"We're here to save him" Eleven interrupted

Mike turned to her quickly "No El" he mouthed

The doctor's eyes widened "Save him? Save him from what exactly?

"Nothing okay. Just let us go" Mike retorted, suddenly standing up

He gripped Mike's arm "Not until you tell me what you know!" he barked his tone growing harsh

A loud yell filled the room as Jones immediately flew back into the air crashing against the wall

El grabbed Mike's hand "Come on!"

The doctor got up slowly pushing away the debris. He bit his bloody lip as he pulled out his walkie talkie from his pocket "I'm ordering an immediate lockdown of the facility. Experiment 011 has returned. I repeat... Experiment 011 has returned."

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"Okay, you kids wait here with your friend while we go get the stomach pump!" A doctor called out as he left the room with a team of nurses

Dustin immediately jumped from the bed "Stomach Pump? Hell no! Time for this guy to leave"

"Hurry! before they come back! Maybe Will's room is close by" Lucas motioned to his friends

The trio vacated the room instantly, making their way towards the hallway

"Okay do you see his name anywhere?" Max yelled as she continued searching

Dustin squinted his eyes as he read the doors "Banks.. Brooks..Bradfield.. Uh nope not yet!"

"Keep lookin! He's bound to be here somewhere" Lucas commented as he ran down the hall keeping in pace with the others

"Buster.. Buntley... BYERS! FOUND IT! GUYS OVER HERE!" Dustin frantically waved them over

They stood before the door examining it carefully

Dustin put his hands in his pockets, rocking back and forth "What if he doesn't remember us? What if he lost his memory or somethin?"

"So do you guys really think he's in there?" Max asked, looking at the boys

"In response to both of your questions." Lucas took in a deep breath "I guess there's only one way to find out" he said as he slowly turned the knob