"I don't understand" Robin started," You've seen this before?"

"Not exactly" Steve, Imogen and Dustin said together, making Robin cock an eyebrow," Then what, exactly?"

"All you need to know is it's bad"

"It's really bad"

"It's very bad" Imogen corrected

"Like, end-of-the-human-race-as-we-know-it kind of bad" Dusted stated grimly

"And you know about this how?" Robin raised her voice looking at the three

"Um, Steve? Where's your Russian friend?" Erica tilted her head making the attention turn to her. They all turned back to the empty floor as their eyes widened, and on cue, the alarm blared. Steve cursed running to the door," Shit" His hands hit the door, as he opened it peeking out.

The guard Steve knocked out was holding his head talking to the soldiers surrounding him. They all turned to the door, seeing Steve making him slam the door shut," Shit"

He turned to the stairs and pointed," Go, go, go, go, go!!"

"Shit/Fuck," The Henderson siblings said at the same time as they all ran up the stairs. Robin opened the door as it slammed opened alerting all the scientist before them. They all stood in place staring at each other for a moment.

"Go! Shit!, Shit, shit, shit!" Steve pushed them forward, his hands lacing with Imogen's dragging her since she was falling back. Dustin led them to the flight of stairs making them all run down. A man in a hazmat suit was in the way, but Dustin shoved him screaming, making a path for them as they followed.

They all stopped at the dead end, their path blocked by the machine's laser that was trying to force open The Gate," Holy shit! Holy shit!! Holy Shit!" Dustin screamed as he gasped for air.

Imogen looked up to see the guards running down the stairs, and her eyes fell to a free set of stairs," This way!!!" She shouted as they all followed her, with her dragging Steve since their hands were still interlaced. The couple shoved a man in a hazmat suit in their way, both scrambling down the stairs.

"The barrels!" Imogen shouted seeing the guards coming from a hall to their right. Steve nodded pushing it making it fall on incoming Soldiers.

" Come on!! Go, go, go, go!!" Steve shouted to the others making the pass first. He grabbed Imogen's hand again, running with her, as Robin held open the door," This way!!"

"Come on, quick!!" Robin push the younger ones ahead as Imogen and Steve shut the door holding it with their bodies," Robin!" Imogen shouted

"Robin help!" Steve yelled she turned back running to the door with them.

"Over here!" Erica yelled, Come on, let's go!"

"Come on!" Dustin looked at the three

"No!" Imogen shook her head," Duffin go!"

"No, I'm not leaving you" His voice cracked making her senf him a smile," Duffin just go, get out of here!"

"No—"

"Get out of here Dustin!" Steve looked up," Go! I'll be with her, just—

"But—"

"Just get some help okay?" Imogen shouted, feeling a tear fall down her face," I can't have you get hurt"

Dustin felt his eyes water, as he hopped in the opening as his eyes lingered on them

"What are you doing?!" Steve shouted

Imogen kept her eyes on him and mouthed," I love you"

"Go!!" Robin and Steve shouted, he faltered lowering himself down and closing the vent, once he did, the three of them flew back to the wall from the force of the door being slammed open.

They leaned on the wall raising their hands as the guards ran in pointing their guns at them.

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Imogen let out a whimper at the slap as she spits out blood from her teeth cutting the side of her mouth," Well shit, that one was not as hard as the first one"

"Who you work for?" The young-looking Russian guard shouted

"At the moment, I wish as an English teacher because son, you need lessons" She teased only making her receive another slap to her face.

"Shit—Fuck, do they not teach you to never hit a woman?" Imogen spat bitterly

The Soldier grit his teeth pressing his radio, saying something in his native tongue," Ooh, calling the big guns?" She mocked. The guard punched her gut as he stepped out, and an older man walked in.

"You are giving more trouble that boy," He said slowly making Imogen snap her head up," What the fuck did you do to him, Old man?"

"Nothing permeant I hope" He taunted walking over to her, grabbing a handful of her hair making her wince," Who do you work for?"

"Like I told the three guards before, I fucken work at Lovelace—a god damn Lingerie shop"

"Lies" He spat making Imogen grit her teeth. She felt a burning sensation on her neck, making her take in a deep breath. She felt a venomous feeling through her throat as her eyes were glazed.

The older man let her hair go, as her eyes turned completely black for a split second.

"I'll kill you all" Her voice sounded heavy and nothing like her own," You fools" The older man panicked punched her stomach making her laugh," Not going to work" Her voice turned back to her own. For a moment, she felt like she heard Billy shouting for her to not give in.

She faded into darkness as the older man punched her torso, knocking the air out of her.

She opened her eyes again and saw she was surrounded in pitch black and not in the small Russian base room they had her in.

She looked around, and saw Billy sitting in a fetal position on the ground," Billy?" She whispered making the said male freeze.

"Stop it" He shouted

"Billy hey!" Imogen ran over placing a hand on his shoulder making him slap her hand away.

"God damn it, Hargrove! Calm the fuck down" She yelled making him turn his head to her.

"Blue eyes?" He said slowly

"Wow, haven't heard that name in a while—okay what the actual fuck is going on?" She looked up," Am I hallucinating?"

Billy's eyes widen as he placed a hand on her shoulder," He got you too?"

"Who did?" She tilted her head

"That—that thing" He stuttered as his voice hitched

"Uh—Seriously Hargrove, i already feel like I'm losing my mind, but the fuck you talking about?" He turned to her and frowned," Flayer—I think that's what the kids and Max are calling it. Shit!" He cursed holding his head

"The Mind Flayer?" Imogen gulped letting out a breath," I thought—Itwas..."

"Max" Billy whispered

"Yes, your sister?," Imogen said slowly but waved her hand," Hold on don't go changing the subject Hargrove, what about the mind flayer?"

"Max is in danger, all of them are—he's using my body, to get to them" He mumbled

Imogen folded her arms looking at him "What?" Her eyes widened

"I couldn't stop him Blue Eyes, I can't stop him—

Imogen reached over placing her hands on her cheek," Fight it, Billy, fight it for Max. If you say what is true, and your sister is in danger, you got to fucken fight it. Because I'm in my own hell at the moment, and I need to get the hell out before I start playing superhero"

"How do I fight it?" He asked," I—

"I don't know Hargrove, I'm fucken Damaged goods, but you know what, I am living my life. So should you, so take your life back from that bastard. Do it for Max. You care about her right?"

He nodded looking at Imogen," So shit, I know we don't have the best of history, but you need to suck up your pride and fight this shit. When I get out of my mess, I better see your damn ass alive, and in control, because despite our shitty history, I think we could actually be friends you know?"

"Even if I beat the shit out of your boyfriend?"

"He lived, so you do the same. You know, Steve was once upon an asshole and so was I, and we changed—and I know you can as well. So, do it, Hargrove, take back your life—" She felt light-headed and heard her name being said over and over.

She looked up closing her eyes," Well I got to go, it seems I'm waking up?" She stood up and held her hand out to Billy," I can still feel the flayer trying to reach me, and shit the monster sort of helped me scare this Evil Russian old man—But want to know something?" She looked at him, as he stood before her.

"What?"

"I heard your voice, saying 'don't give in'" She poked his chest," You saved my ass, and I'm hoping I'll be able to save yours"

"What if it comes back to you?" He asked quickly

"I won't let it," She told him confidently," I am honestly tired as fuck, of that Mind Flayer making me not only have nightmares but constantly making me fear for the worst. After falling god—probably 100 ft down an elevator and being threatened by Evil Russians, that apparently have a fucken secret base below the Starcourt Mall. I think I rather have my own body if shit goes down"

Billy chuckled for what probably felt like the first in a long time," Thank you, Blue Eyes"

She smiled shaking her head," No problem, Hargrove—Sorry if I couldn't help before this"

"It doesn't matter, better late than never"

She smiled as his figure slowly faded and the darkness consumed her.

She opened her eyes, hearing Steve and Robin constantly call for her," I'm up" She said groggily," Thank you for the wake-up call"

"Good morning sunshine" She looked up to see Steve and Robin tied back to back, with her on a single chair facing them. She looked at Steve who tried to smile, but his face was badly bruised and his eye was a deep colour of purple.

"Holy shit, do I look as bad as you do babe?" She gaped at Steve who chuckled," Well you got a busted lip, so no I don't think so"

"Well, shit—" She mumbled," What did I miss?"

"Not much actually" Robin started," Steve woke up a little while ago, and the good news is that they're calling you both a doctor"

Imogen looked around and snorted," He works in here? It's shit, I wonder if he gets paid enough" Steve and Robin chuckled at her.

"Right, so, okay do you see that table over there, to your right?" Robin spoke up asking Steve who turned to Imogen's direction," Your other right babe" She smirked.

"Look do you see those scissors?" Robin asked him

"Uh-huh" He nodded, Imogen raised her head and grinned," Wow, did they really leave that in here?"

"Yeah, not really thinking on their account" Steve commented

"What do you have planned Rob?" She looked at Imogen and smiled," I think if Steve and I move at the same time, we can get over there" She turned her head to the table," And then maybe I could kick the table and knock them onto his lap"

"And he could cut the binds" Imogen nodded," Nice thinking—On my count okay? And you two try to hop on over there. On the count of three"

They both nodded preparing themselves

"One, two, three," Imogen said out loud as they both hopped successfully," Yes, now again"

"One, two, three" Another success, made them laugh

"We're close. Ready?" Robin turned her head to Steve's direction than to Imogen as she nodded.

"One, two, three" They both hopped but fell to the ground," Shit!" Both of them groaned making Imogen grit her teeth as she leaned too forward making her fall.

"Oh shit—Okay that was a horrible idea" She let out a breath

"Are you okay babe?" Steve asked

"I should ask you both the same question" She was cut off to Robin who sounded like she was crying," Hey Rob, it's okay," Imogen said turning her head up.

"Don't cry, Robin" Steve added

Imogen furrowed her brows hearing her clearer," Rob, are you laughing?"

"Yeah," She said between her laughed

"Jesus!" Steve whined

"I'm sorry!" She told them," it's just, I can't believe...I'm gonna die in a secret Russian base, with Steve 'The Hair' Harrington, and his Queen Imogen"

"It's too trippy, guys"

"Hey, Rob we're not gonna die" Imogen tried to reassure her

"Yeah, we're gonna get out of here, okay?" Steve spoke up

Imogen closed her eyes "Just—Just let us think for a second"

"Do you remember, um, Mrs Click's sophomore history class?"

"What?" Steve raised his head

"Mrs Clickity-Clackity" Robin said," That's what us band dweebs called her. It was first period, Tuesdays and Thursdays. You and Imogen were always late."

"Mr and Mrs Funny and Cool. The King and Queen of Hawkins High themselves"

"Do you both even remember me from that class?" Imogen and Steve both couldn't answer her because they couldn't.

"Of course, you both don't. You both probably didn't know, but you guys were assholes—Imogen probably not as much as Steve who only got worse, the moment you two suddenly broke up. It was a downfall, but it never changed how I was obsessed with you guys"

"Imogen you tried not to act it, but you were still stuck up, hanging out with Tina and her friends, even if you tried to be nice, you were still an ass—and Steve you just went complete asshole, not even having some remorse that Imogen had"

"But you know what, It didn't matter that you were both asses, even though all of us losers pretend to be above it all. We still just wanted to be popular, accepted, normal"

"If it makes you feel any better, having those things isn't all that great—Seriously" Steve spoke up," I ended up losing Imogen, who was the best thing in my life, and getting her back, only restored that happiness I gave up"

"He's right" Imogen went next," I—I tried to act like everything was fine, but it was not—I got drunk, went to parties, slept with people who I never spoke to before. Even if I acted as I had it all, I didn't—Tina—or Vicki, none of them were my friends" Imogen closed her eyes," I couldn't tell anyone my problems—"

"What about Jonathan?" Robin asked

"That's—one of my biggest regrets, Rob. He and I threw away our friendship because we couldn't cope properly—And no Steve doesn't say it was because of you" Despite not seeing his face, she could tell he was going to put his blame.

"Like we always said, We teenagers do stupid things" Imogen laughed," You know—before my dad left, he called me damaged goods" She let out a snort," damaged goods, fuck, that has a nice ring to it"

"I guess we're all damaged goods in a way" Robin commented," We all mess up"

"Yeah, but I guess we gotta mess up to figure things out, right?" Steve said

"I hope so" Robin snickered," I feel like my whole life has been...one big error"

Imogen and Steve both chuckled," Yep"

"At least it can't get any more messed up than this" Robin told them

Their laughter was cut off to the buzzing sounds coming from the door as it opened.

The three of them turned their heads to the older man," Where were you three going?" He let out a laugh as he clicked his tongue. The guards lifted their chairs, and this time pushed Imogen to Robin and Steve, tying her with them.

"Try telling the truth this time, yes?" The older Russian said "It will make your visit with Dr Zharkov less painful"

"Wait a second. Wait. Hold on" The doctor walked over in front of Steve first. Imogen's eyes widen seeing the large needle," Holy mother of—What the fuck that can't be legal"

"What is that thing?!" Steve asked

"It will help you talk," The doctor said slowly he lowered the needle injecting it into Steve's neck as he screamed in pain.

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The blue serum the doctor had injected in the three teens, had left them in silence. The Russians had all stepped out momentarily, waiting for the drugs to take effect.

Imogen leaned her head on both Steve and Robin, as she hummed the melody of London's Bridge and if a guard walked in, they'd probably be scared out of their wits, at how eerie she sounded.

The noise was bouncing off the walls, only making the song creepier each moment," Honestly, I don't really feel anything. Do you guys?" Steve slurred moving his head like he was trying to look at both of the females.

Imogen stopped her humming out a snicker," I feel like I'm on cloud nine~" She sang

"I mean, I...I feel fine. I feel normal," Robin told them as she tried to look at Imogen," Genny seems to be clearly feeling amazing"

"Oh you know it Robby darling, my body is like all" She tried to shake herself, which caused the two to let out a groan," relaxed and shit. I mean...I know I didn't smoke marijuana...Did I?" Imogen whispered the last part," If so, I am screwed—but holy shit, I feel good" Imogen started to chuckle.

"I feel good too" Steve joined her laughing along with Robin," Wanna know a secret?" She asked them

"I love secrets, I mean—I only ever tell Duffin Bun and Stevie Nicks everything" Imogen rambled

"I love them too!"

"What" Steve started," What is the secret?"

"I like it too!" They all laughed together," Morons. They messed up the drug"

"I think they gave us marijuana" Imogen whispered," Mom is going to be pissed!"

"Morons. Hey. Morons!!" Robin leaned back yelling, making Steve and Imogen join her shouting," Morons!!"

"Morons~~!" Robin laughed," Whoa-oh!"

Robin snorted turning to Imogen "Oh. No. There's definitely something wrong with us"

"They fucked up real good, but fuck, an amazing screw up it is" Imogen snickered and went into a fit of laughing with the two following.

The door buzzed, as is slowly opened making her look at the guard holding a gun," Oh no. the gun suddenly looks bigger" She leaned back," Do you think it shoots bubb—" She cut herself off gaping," Oh no Dr Moron walked in"

The two snorted saying "Morons" under their breaths, Imogen tilted her head seeing the doctor pull out tools placing them on the table," Would now be a good time to tell you I don't like doctors?" Robin commented

Imogen snorted," Is it a good time to say I do?" Steve snickered along with Robin.

"Let's try this again, yes?" The guy who beat the crap out of Steve and Imogen said as he smiled.

"Oh~ Don't make me let Mr Creepy scare you Mister" Imogen sang making the older man hold back a gulp. Steve licked his bloody lips and murmured nodding his head.

"W-"He coughed," Who do you work for?"

"Scoops" He chuckled making the girls follow his action," Scoops Ahoy"

"And I work at Lovelace as I said before, you know sexy Lingerie. You can buy some for your wife" Imogen then snorted," Oh wait, I don't think you have one, Mr Grumpy pants" She pursed her lips making him glare at her.

"Boo!!" Imogen shouted making him jump, and the guard with the gun pointed it at her," Oh~ Is there bubbles in there?" Robin giggled and Steve looked to the side as he slightly faltered despite being drugged.

The older Russian motioned his hand to the guard, making him lower the gun," How did you find us?"

"Totally by accident" Steve turned his head up chuckling.

The older Russian said something in his native tongue making Imogen snort thinking the man sneezed," Gesundheit...oh wait that is German" Robin giggled uncontrollably along with Steve.

The doctor nodded, making him turn to the table picking up pliers, Steve let out an amusement gasp," Ooh, what is that shiny little toy?"

"It doesn't look like a fun toy" Imogen uttered

"Where you going with that, doc?" The Doctor stood in front of Imogen lifting her hand," Whoa, Whoa, hey, hey!" Steve protested not fully being able to turn," Wait!" The Doctor clasped the pliers on her nails," No! Wait!! Don't fucken touch her!!" Imogen just stared at her hand in horror not having the ability to protest like Steve

"There was a code!!! We heard a code!!" Robin shouted averting the attention to her," Code" The Older Russian repeated walking over to her side," What Code?"

"The week is long. The silver cat feeds when blue meets yellow in the west. Blah. Blah. Blah" Imogen let out a snicker," You broadcast that stupid spy shit all over town"

Robin then grinned," And we picked it up on our Cerebro, and we cracked it in a day"

"A day!" Imogen shouted laughing

"You think you're so smart, but a couple of kids who scoop ice cream for a living—"

"And sell sexy underwear" Imogen added

"—cracked your code in a day, and now, people know you're here"

"Who knows we are here, little bitch?!" The Older man spat

"Uh, well, Dustin knows" Imogen and Robin's throat hitched," Steve!" They warned him but he kept going," Yeah, Dustin Henderson, he knows"

"Oh my god Stevie, you are a bad spy," Imogen said under her breath, only for him to hear.

"Dustin Henderson" The older man repeated," No he said Dustin Hammerson," Imogen said sarcastically. She would have been really pissed, but her brother was smart, he would be fine.

"It is your small, curly-haired friend?" Imogen closed her mouth furrowing her brows," Ooh Curly—I want curly fries right now" The effects of the drugs were rushing in, causing them to forget the sudden tension.

"Curly-haired. Great hair. Small. Kind of like a 'fro. Yeah" Steve stated

"He does have great hair. He gets it from Mama" Imogen nodded her head.

"Where is he?" The Older Russian asked, fear in his voice.

"Holy shit old man, is my kid brother literally making you scared?" Imogen turned his direction," He's long gone, by the way"

"Yeah you big asshole" Steve sang

"And he's probably calling Hopper, and Hopper's calling the US cavalry. They're gonna come in here, commando-style, guns a-blazin'"

"And kick your sorry asses back to Russia" Imogen sang," You're gonna be two pieces of toast" Steve finished as he started snickering making the girls fall into laughter.

"Is that so?" The Older Russian taunted

"Yeah" Steve nodded as he smiled laughing

"Don't piss your pants old man" Imogen sang making her start humming London's bridge again. They were all silenced to the alarm blaring and the sound of the soldiers outside yelling.

"Ooh~And here comes the Calvary" Imogen sang as she swayed lifted her restrained hands as high as she could making a gun gesture with her hands," Pew, Pew" The Older man ran out leaving only the doctor," Why you running?" Imogen shouted, she pursed her lips when the door shut, but barely a second it reopened a shout filled their ears.

Dustin came running in with a device, the end of it illuminating with a blue light. He ran to the doctor as it shocked him.

Imogen looked to the side grinning," That's my baby brother!! Whooo!!"

"Hey!! Henderson!!" Steve cheered," That's crazy, I was just talking about you"

"And his curly hair" Imogen snickered

"Oh, my god!" Robin let out a laugh happily

"Get ready to run," Dustin told them as he took off their restraints.

"Running?" Imogen frowned," Awh man!!" she let out a whine," Now would be a good time if we could magically fly" She grumbled making Steve and Robin laugh.