Mike was curled up in a dark room. His breathing was unsteady and he was shaking uncontrollably. He was in hell.. worse than that.
Mike clutched his head, not knowing what else to do since the rest of the world seemed like it was trying to kill him.
He screamed. He screamed until his lungs burned and his voice broke. His vision swirled into black blobs that created monsters in his eyes.
He felt the final stages of the syrum. He had prayed and hoped that this would never happen but
The world was against him. Mike had given up hope and when he heard a single voice, he broke.
"Mike?" El whispered.
Her quiet voice drifted over to him.
He looked up, his hands shaking and tears stinging his eyes.
"No..." He whimpered, sweat dripping down his face.
"Mike..." El said again, her voice louder.
Mike bit his lip, silent sobs racking his body.
Please.. you cant be here.. he thought, pushing himself away from the door.
"Mike... Please, I- I know youre in there.. just.. please." El begged, her voice cracking.
Mike shook his head, his vision blurred by tears, "Y- you cant be here!" He cried, pulling his knees to his chest.
El pressed her hand against the door harder, "No, I can and I- Im not leaving without you." She said, her face hot.
Mike crawled over to the door and pressed his hand against it, "No, El... you cant... Peters.. he can take complete control over me.. I-" Mike said, his voice wavering.
"I dont care! We- we can fix it or-" El interrupted.
"No." Mike stopped her, "I.. if I hurt you.. I couldnt live with it.. please.. you have to get out of here before- augghh!" Mike yelled, clutching his head as pain shot through it.
"Mike?!" El cried.
"El.. listen to me, please leave. Please.." Mike whimpered, pressing his forehead against the door.
"No." El said, her voice stern and her heart full, "You- you are in this position because of me. You do not deserve this and I am going to fix it. I will not stop until you are happy and safe. You are the nicest and most incredible person I know and it kills me to even think about what they did to you." El said, her voice breaking.
"El.." Mike began before cutting off with a scream. He clawed at the door, holding his head.
"Mike?!" El cried, her heart racing.
"El- Get out! Now!" Mike yelled.
"No! No you- you can fight it! You can see through it or-" El cried, slamming her hand against the door.
"No- I cant see... I cant stop him! Just- please leave!" Mike cried.
He screamed as Peters took control of him.
El backed away from the door, her hands shaking.
There was a long, eery pause that made her heart drop.
"Mike?" She whimpered.
She screamed as the door swung open, revealing the dark room.
El went frigid as she saw Mike standing in the doorway.
His head was tilted down to the side so that she could only see the twisted grin on his face.
He looked terrifying.
Mike cocked his head upwards so that he was looking at her. His eyes were souless, black pits.
"He warned you." Peters said, his voice echoing through the halls.
El stared in horror, frozen in place.
Mike smiled, "Now its time to die." He whispered.
His hand lifted slowly and threw El back into the wall.
There was a loud crack before she fell to the floor.
Mike walked towards her as El stumbled to her feet.
He slammed her head into the wall, making her scream.
She fell to the ground, the room spinning.
"Get up and fight!" Peters yelled, kicking her in the side.
El leaned against the wall and stood up, a thin trail of blood escaping her mouth.
"I will not hurt him." She said, clutching her side.
Mike glared at her.
"Wrong answer." Peters spat, grabbing her throat.
El gripped Mikes wrists as she struggled to breathe.
"You had a deal with him!" She sputtered, the edges of her vision going black.
Mike grinned, "Yes.. and he promised to let me in. But he didnt do that so therefore-" Peters threw her down the hallway, "I can hurt you as much as i want." He muttered, walking towards her.
El gasped for air, clutching her throat. She stumbled to her feet.
"Fine." She fell to her knees, "Hurt me. Kill me. But please... leave him alone. This all started with me. Please." El begged, her voice raspy.
Mike stared at her, "It may have started with you.. but you were a disappointment. He wasnt." Peters responded, lifting her up telepathically.
"You deserve punishment." He spat, throwing her into the double doors.
El heard a loud crack as she collided with the pole between the two doors.
She screamed as she fell to the ground, her leg throbbing.
Mike stepped forward and shoved her against the wall, clutching her throat.
"You, deserve to know that you have lost." Peters yelled.
El shook her head and gripped Mikes wrists, "Mike.. Please." She whispered.
Peters laughed, "He cant hear you." He spat.
"Yes he can. He always has. He is stronger than you and nothing can ever take that away from him." El responded, staring at Mike.
Mikes head twitched, "You cant-" His grip loosened for a moment before tightening.
El's vision went cloudy, "Mike- Fight it!" She cried, her head throbbing.
"No-" Peters yelled, his voice wavering.
El felt a tear fall, her vision going black. "I love you." She whispered before falling to the ground.
Mike stumbled back, his hands shaking.
"I- can't- No- Im- in- contrOol!" Peters yelled.
"NO- YOURE- NOT!" Mike screamed, gaining control.
He fell back against the wall, breathing heavily. He closed his eyes, his head spinning.
"El... El I did it." He breathed.
His heart skipped a beat when he didnt get a response.
He opened his eyes and cried out. Mike skidded to the ground, lifting Els body into his lap.
"El?" He cried, cupping her face.
Her eyes barely fluttered open. She slowly lifted her hand to his face.
"You did it." She whispered.
"Hey- hey hey, stay with me, come on!" Mike stuttered, panic rising in his chest.
El gave a sad smile, "You're incredible..." She whispered.
Her hand fell.
"No no no- no no! El! El!" Mike cried, holding her closer.
"Come on! Stay with me, please!" He sobbed, rocking her back and forth.
"Come on, El! I need you, please!" He screamed, his body shaking.
His screams echoed down the crumpled halls, filled with agony.
Mike clutched her body, feeling it turn cold.
He stared at her, cupping her face with his hand.
"I cant loose you again.." He whispered, his voice breaking.
He closed his eyes, his heart racing.
Mike opened his eyes to the warm glow emitting from his hand.
He stared at it in shock. His heart sped up as it faded away.
He pushed El's curly hair out of her eyes.
"El?" He asked quietly, his voice shaking.
His breath caught in his throat.
El's eyes fluttered open.
"El!" Mike cried, hugging her tightly.
She wrapped her arms around his shaking body.
"Mike.." She whimpered, her voice muffled by his shoulder.
"I thought I lost you.." Mike whispered, looking her over.
El gave a small smile. She leaned forward and gently kissed him.
"That makes two of us." She said softly.
Mike grinned, his heart full.
El's eyes widened, "Lucas!- Everyone- we were all seperated!" She said, getting to her feet.
Mike caught her as she stumbled.
"Careful!" He yelped, worry rushing over him.
"Im fine- we have to go!" She said, staring at him.
Mike nodded, "Lets end this."
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