A/N: Hey guys, here with chapter four. This took a slightly different turn than I expected, but I don't think that it's a bad one. Wanted to add a bit of well, I guess it could be considered some tension breaking but I'll let you decide. As usual Stranger Things doesn't belong to me at all, belongs to the Duffer Brothers and Netflix. I'm just a fan playing in the sandbox. I'll put it back how I found it. Anyway, enjoy.
Chapter Four: Repercussions
Eleven's POV
I went with Max to the chief's car, Max keeping a grip on my arm. We slid into the back seat.
My foot ends up on something soft. I bend down and pick it up. It looks like a bunny. It's furry and its ears are floppy. It's not new. I wonder what it's doing down here, but it's only a fleeting thought. I hug it to myself and feel at least a bit better about having to go to the hospital. If Max notices, she doesn't say anything. I wonder what's going to happen now.
We pull up to the hospital and I shrink back in the seat. The chief gets out and comes to the back. "Alright, you two," He looks between us and I notice his expression changes as he sees the bunny in my arms. Did I do something wrong?
"Sorry," I say. I go to put the bunny on the seat, but I wish I could take it with. I then go to slide out of the seat after Max.
"Wait a sec," I see the chief has the bunny in his hand. "I...I think you're forgetting something."
I blink looking down at the bunny.
"You just gonna stare at it?"
"Sorry," I repeat. I take it in one hand.
He gives me a funny look scoffing slightly. "No big deal Kid, let's go."
I'm tempted to hold my breath as we go in. The chief walks to the giant counter and begins talking to the lady behind it.
"Ele," Max looks at me grabbing my hand quickly. "Holy crap, does that hurt?"
"No," I reply but it comes out more like a hiss. I study Max and notice the scrape on her cheek. "Does that?" I point to the spot.
"You must be some kind of robot or something." Max releases my hand. "Honestly," She reaches up and touches the spot. "Hell yes."
"Neil isn't gonna be happy."
"He never is," Max rolls her eyes.
"Billy isn't either."
"Mom and Neil will deal with him first, you've got time." Max looks to me, but she's talking really fast and softer than usual like she's going to cry.
We both know I don't.
Will's POV
I don't know what to do. I'm trying to listen to the music, but I'm paying too much attention to the door. My arm is burning and my head hurts. I'm not sure if its actual pain or if I'm just upset. Dad didn't even ask me about the campaign. Not that he ever has, but I thought maybe he would tonight.
Should I stay or should I go now?
It's funny. Jonathan always says that music helps, and it really does tonight. I stand up and begin moving to the song trying not to think about what had just happened, but I find even as I try to nod to the beat I end up grabbing my head in a sudden wave of dizziness.
"You like it?" I hear Jonathan. "Will! You okay?"
I blink and look over. "It's great," I say.
Jonathan turns down the radio and looks at me. Great. "What's going on?"
"It kinda hurts, my arm..." I decide against even trying to fake it. Jonathan wasn't Dad. "More than kinda actually…"
"Christ…" Jonathan sighs. "Can I see?"
I move it and feel myself beginning to cry. Great.
"I..I'm sorry." I hurry to wipe my face with my other hand. "I'm stupid."
"Will, stop." Jonathan says. "That's not true."
Dad said so when I fell off my bike and cut my knee and cried then. He'd just say it again when he comes up here and finds me crying.
Jonathan puts a hand to his head and lets out a breath. "Okay, okay, so I'm gonna help you downstairs and then I'm gonna call Mrs. Wheeler alright? Have Mike's Dad drive us to the hospital."
"O….okay…" I only consider the fact that Jonathan mentions calling Mike's mom instead of just driving himself for about a second. It hurts too bad. "B...but what are you gonna tell Dad?"
Jonathan shakes his head but doesn't answer crouching down. "Alright, ready?"
I nod as I stand up and lean against Jonathan for support. We then go downstairs. I notice there's no sign of Dad when he brings me to the living room. I sit on the couch and wait for him to call.
Nancy's POV
I hear the phone ring as Mike and I are doing the dishes after dinner. Mom's getting Holly ready for bed and dad is in the living room. I'm closest so I dry my hands on a towel and pick it up. "Wheeler residence."
"Nancy," I'm surprised to hear Jonathan Byers on the phone, and by the sound of his tone, he's just as surprised to hear me. But there's something else...I just have a feeling this is about something other than homework considering they left just a little while ago.
He's not saying anything. "Jonathan? Are you still there?"
"Uh...sorry," After a long pause he speaks again. "Are your parents around? Mom's not home yet and Will's hurt. Dad sorta took the car."
I barely have time to process what Jonathan is saying, how he's saying it, before my little brother is in front of me waving a wet dishcloth.
"Nancy, you're supposed to dry, hello…."
"Phone," I roll my eyes and turn to Mike.
"Can't you plan another date later?"
"It's not Steve geek,"
"Who is it?"
"Just….go bug Mom or something."
"Sorry I'll try Mom at the store, maybe she hasn't left yet. I just…."
"No I'm sorry, my little brother is being annoying." I shoot a glare at Mike who sticks his tongue out. "I'll go see if Dad can come by. Tell Will to hang in there."
I notice Mike still waiting but his eyes go wide at the mention of his friend. I decide this can give Mike something to do. "Alright you want to know who I'm on the phone with?" I tell him. "Talk to Jonathan." I then turn my attention back to Jonathan on the phone. "I'm giving the phone to Mike. I have to see where Dad is."
"Uh Nancy, what—?" I hand the phone to my little brother.
I went into the living room to see Dad on his La-Z Boy. "Dad,"
"Oh, Nancy," He looks over and notices my face. "What's wrong?"
I explain the situation or what Jonathan told me. "Mrs. Byers isn't home yet and it seems serious."
"I'll get the keys. Let your mother know."
"Thank you Daddy."
Max's POV
Unfortunately, the hospital called my parents.
I just got stitches for my cut and I hear my parents talking.
"I told you this was a bad idea Susan. It hasn't even been a month this girl has been with us and trouble already."
"I see your point Neil, but she's only a child. How much trouble could she possibly cause after this? Having the police called, that's enough to frighten her a bit."
"We're having difficulty enough with Billy and Maxine. I can't, I can't see how this was a good idea. With our family going through all of these changes, having to adjust to a new town, it isn't practical. She's trouble. That's all there is to it!"
"Neil," Mom looks over to the hospital bed. "Maxine is asleep, she's had a long few hours. I see your point, but now isn't the time."
I close my eyes tighter against the words. At least they think I'm asleep. But I know what this means. Ele is getting kicked out.
A/N: So Eleven found something interesting in Hopper's car in the form of a toy bunny, Jonathan found out Will's arm is more seriously hurt and reached out to the Wheelers, Mike and Nancy had some sibling bickering but Nancy did get her father to go to the Byers'. And Max overheard her parents deciding that Ele living with them is not the best option. I am taking some liberties with Ted Wheeler's character He will be a *bit more in tune as will Mrs. Wheeler, but it won't ruin the kids' fun I promise.
Next chapter: Ele's experience getting treated as Hopper notices the girl's foster brother is not the most comforting and steps in, Mike weasels his way into going with his father to help the Byers' brothers as Joyce sees something unacceptable on her way home among other things.
Please let me know your thoughts.
