(A/N) First off I would like to apologize to anyone who found the last part of the last chapter uncomfortable, it was not my intent as it was meant to be something beautiful they both shared, second I would like to apologize for how long this chapter took to write and the shortness of it as well.

Mike awoke with a start, sleep blurring his eyes as they strained against the morning sunlight, memories of last night also came flooding back as he felt a light weight pressed on his chest. He glanced down to see Eleven fast asleep upon his chest. Her mouth hung open slightly as she slept, her arms clung to him.

Did he regret what happened last night? No, it was probably the best night of his life, sharing something like that with this amazing person. Christ if Hopper ever found that this had happened he would literally murder him.

But as those memories came flooding back so did the reason as to why they were on the run in the first place, the bad men had found her, God what would have happened if she hadn't come to his house, would she have been captured again. The thought alone made Mike angry and fearful.

Angry that they were still after her, that they couldn't give her peace after she had effectively saved the world.

Fearful that they would take her away again, that he would lose her again where she would be locked away in a lab for the rest of her life, experimented on.

As he looked upon her he vowed that he would not let them take her again, even if that meant he had to give his own life to ensure that, he would do so in a heartbeat. Mike watched in fascination as El mumbled in her sleep which was adorable, He peeled himself away carefully and let lay back down on the bed as he headed to the bathroom for a much needed shower. He smiled to himself as she looked peaceful laying there.

He turned the faucet on and let the warm water spray over him as he bowed his head in contemplation, water cascaded down his back, where would they go now? The only option really was to get as far away from Hawkins as possible he felt a tinge of guilt as he knew his mom would be worried about him but this was the choice he made, whoever Eleven went he would be with her, every step of the way.

He turned the water off, saving the rest of the hot water for Eleven, he grabbed the nearest towel and began to dry himself down, going through the motions, would there be an awkward silence? Would she regret what they did? Mike gulped in fear if that were the case, he finally knew what his feelings were for Eleven, it was like someone lifted a fog from his eyes.

He was in love with El.

The thought was both terrifying and exciting.

He had been in loved with her since the day that he found her in the rain. There was never a doubt about it and never would be.

He just put the last of his clothes on when he heard a whimper from the other room.

"Mike?" Eleven called quietly, there wasn't a second that had gone by before Eleven had started to panic, his clothes gone and he was nowhere to be seen.

"Mike?!" she called out louder in a full blown panic, the lights started to flicker as her emotions started to go rampant, Mike rushed out of the bathroom and Eleven finally remembered how to breath as her brown eyes widened in relief at the sight of the ebony haired boy, he came to sit on the bed next to her.

"Don't worry I'm here, I ain't going anywhere" he said comfortingly with a small smile.

She opened her mouth to reply.

"Yes I promise" Mike said before she could ask, he wrapped her in a soft hug bringing her close to him, their scents were mixed together, Mike pulled away albeit reluctantly. He brushed a curl away from her forehead before planting a kiss upon it, she sighed in content.

"Why don't you go take a shower? And I'll go get us some food" Mike suggested, El nodded as Mike made his way to the door, he put his shoes on and was about to leave.

"Mike, do you think Hopper is okay?" El questioned.

Mike paused for a moment considering his answer

"I hope so El" Mike finally said before opening the door and walking through, he closed it quietly, El watched the door for a few seconds before making her way to the bathroom herself and turning on the shower head, testing it with her hand before stepping in.

Her mind wandered to the previous night, how beautiful it was, despite everything that was going on she had never felt so content, so alive. Falling asleep in Mike's arms was something akin to total bliss, Mike was the missing piece in her life.

The water ran down her, she based in its warmth letting it cascade through her curls. Her eyes closed in contemplation. She could feel the power that lay inside her, a sleeping dragon. She could feel it swirl around her, its tendrils comforting, always at the ready when needed but now she felt stronger, a whole lot stronger.

Mike had walked out of the motel and crossed the street to the local diner, he slapped his forehead in frustration as he forgot to ask El what she wanted. Eggo's most likely he thought to himself in amusement, as she climbed the few amount of steps into the relatively quiet building.

Unbeknownst to Mike a white van was sat further down the road, a single occupant was sat in the drivers side, he watched as Mike walked across from the Motel and into the diner. Once he was out of sight the burly man lifted a radio up his mouth.

"Dr Brenner, I found them, they're in Cartersville, the boy is on his own at the moment, over"

Not a second later did a voice come through the radio.

"Excellent, proceed to intercept him, if we have him she'll comply" Brenner said confidently.

"Yes Doctor"

Several vans now came speeding down the road, before slowing down to the speed limit as they approached the diner, several men in suits exited the vehicles and made their way to the entrance of the diner.

They crouched just out of sight of the entrance as Mike came out carrying two bags of food he had just bought, his mind elsewhere as made his way down the steps, suddenly Mike felt electricity course through him as he lost control of his muscles and fell to the floor as the volts sizzled through him. He screamed at the sudden intrusion of pain on his nerve endings. They picked him up and bundled him into one of the vans. This all took place within a time span of thirty seconds. Quick and Efficient.

El had just put her shoes on when she felt a spike of pain in her head as Mike's screams echoed within, stunning her momentarily. She marched outside of the motel just in time to see four white vans quickly accelerate away from the diner, she could feel Mike's presence inside the Van that was leading the others away from the scene.

"Mike" she said angrily as her eyes narrowed at the retreating kidnappers. She felt her power surge around her, dancing and rejoicing in her rage. She was going to make them all pay for taking Mike away from her. Her eyes shimmered to an Icy blue as she felt her power envelop her, the tendrils ready to destroy at a moments command

She was going to make them burn.

(A/N) Eleven's decent into Darkness is going to begin in the next chapter, I will forewarn it will not be for the faint of heart as one of them is going to suffer badly and that will bring out the darkness in her. Its going to get dark lol as always guys review! And until next time, peace!