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Mirkwood

"That's weird... I don't see him" Mike said as the four parked their bikes in front of Hawkins Middle the next morning.

"I'm telling you, his Mom's right, probably just went to class early again," Lucas said as he adjusted his backpack.

"Yeah he's always worried our teachers gonna give him a pop quiz," Dustin said as Mikes's gaze went to the girl next to him.

"You've said all of two words, something the matter?" he asked while elbowing her slightly.

"Oh.. no. I'm just tired" She nodded her head and looked away as the morning wind blew her darker locks back some.

"Step right up ladies and gentleman. Step right up and get your tickets for the freak show" Troy joked as he walked up to the four friends with a smug smirk on his face.

"Who do you think would make more money at a freak show? Midnight, Fisheyes, Frog Face, or Toothless?" Troy asked his friend, hitting the four in the shoulder as he addressed them by the haunted nicknames they've had for years now.

"I'd go with toothless" James laughed, mocking Dustin's lisp as Mavis rolled her eyes at the rude boy's.

"I've told you a million times, my teeth are coming in. It's called cleidocranial" Dustin quickly stood up for himself, annoyed and avoiding eye contact.

"I've told you a million times" James mocked him again, which like last time, made Mavis roll her eyes. Only this time she got caught.

"Have something to say bug eyes?" he asked while shoving her shoulder some.

"Thought it was fish eyes," she said back with sass slipping out of her mouth as if she had no control over it.

"Doesn't matter, either way, your eyes are bigger than your whole face" he laughed as James did too, making the boys glare.

"Leave her alone" Mike demanded while pointing a finger at Troy.

"What you say fr-" He began but was cut off quickly by Mavis.

"Well at least I know my eyes are bigger than your balls!" she said as the five boys in front of her turned and blink in surprise.

"Do the arm thing" Troy said as he turned to Dustin, ignoring Mavis's comment as Lucas gave her a crazy look, which she only gave a wink to. Dustin sighed before moving his arm in a weird way that his bones allowed him to as the boys joked and oohed his way before making their way between the group.

"Assholes" Lucas rolled his eyes.

"I think it's kinda cool, like you have superpowers or something. Like Mr.Supertastic" Mike said as they fell into line once again.

"Too bad, I can't fight evil with it," Dustin said as they walked through the double doors.

"My eyes are bigger than your balls? Really, Mav?" Lucas asked as she let out a laugh.

"I thought it was awesome" Mike explained while they rounded the corner into the classroom.

"So did it come in?" Mike asked Mr.Clarke after class as the group all stood at his desk.

"Sorry, guys I hate to be the bearer of bad news but... it came" Mr.Clarke smiled as the group cheered and rushed off to the AV clue room, that was actually just a large closet.

"Wow, it's better than what I imagined" Mavis gushed as she sat next to Mike while he put the headphones on his ears.

"Ain't she a beauty?" Mr.Clarke smiled at the middle schoolers.

"I bet you can talk to New York on this thing," Dustin said with a giggle as he looked over Mavis's shoulder.

"Think bigger," Mr.Clarke said, making the girl's eyes widen and look back at him.

"California?" Lucas asked him

"Bigger," Mr.Clarke said once again as Mike and Mavis shared an exciting look.

"Australia?" the pale boy as as Mr.Clarke nodded, causing the four to squeal and look back at the machine.

"When Will sees this he's gonna lose his shit," Lucas said without realizing it as Mavis nodded alongside him.

"Lucas" Mr.Clarke scolded him, causing Mavis to let out a laugh.

"Sorry" Lucas apologized quickly with a slightly tented face and leaned over Mavis's shoulder to get a better view.

"Elo this is Michael Wheeler, president of Hawkins Middle AV club" Mike spoke in the mic as the Australian accent was forced from his lips, causing Mavis to snort and slap his shoulder.

"Elo this is Dustin Henderson, secretary of Hawkins Middle AV club. Do you eat kangaroos for breakfast?" Dustin spoke up now as Mavis laughed even harder if that was ever possible, causing her to fall onto Mike slightly. Then the principal knocked on the door with the chief of police by his side.

"Sorry to interrupt but may I barrow Lucas, Mavis, Michael, and Dustin?" the principal asked while the four best friends all shared an uneasy look.

"I promise it was only a piece of gum! I was gonna pay but I lost the money my Mom gave me! If you're gonna arrest me again please please please don't do it on school grounds" Mavis started to beg as she stood up, the awkward silence lingered in the air.

"That's not why we're here kid, let's go," Hopper said while waving the kids out. When they made their way to the principles office the four began to ramble about how and when they last saw Will, trying not to leave out any details.

"Okay, okay, okay one at a time. You" Hopper said annoyed while pointing toward Mike.

"He takes Mirkwood" Mike nodded toward him, ignoring the weird looks he was receiving from the deputy.

"Mirkwood? Have you ever heard of Mirkwood?" Hopper asked the thinner deputy, who quickly shook his head and denied it.

"That sounds made up to me," The deputy said, making Mavis glare and flip him off but was quickly pulled down a second later as Mike gave her a crazy look.

"Nah, it's from Lord Of The Rings" Lucas corrected him.

"The Hobbit" Dustin said to Lucas as Mavis slapped her forehead and fell back on the couch more.

"It doesn't matter" Lucas glared his way.

"He asked!" Dustin shouted back.

"Hey, hey, hey! What did I just say? One at a damn time" Hopper said as he leaned forward.

"Mirkwood, it's a real road it's just the name that's made up. It's where Cornwall and Curly meet" Mike informed him as Hopper nodded.

"Yeah, alright I think I know where that is" Hopper spoke to the deputy with a nod.

"We can show you if you want" Mike suggested as Mavis nodded at his words.

"I said I know it!" Hopper rolled his eyes as Mavis could basically feel the steam coming out her ears.

"Why do you have to be such a jerk?" she asked in with a glare.

"Excuse me?" Hopper asked her with a surprised expression.

"You heard me. Sir" she glared as Hopper shared a look with his deputy before looking at his paper.

"Hilton huh? Yeah, I know all about you and your family... no wonder you're so disrespectful" Hopper said to her as Mavis felt the vein in her forehead twitch.

"Don't talk about my family, you a-" The began but was cut off quickly.

"We can help look" Mike spoke up as he flew a hand over Mavis's mouth... something that always got her in trouble.

"No," Hopper simply said, making them all start to talk again in hopes of convincing him otherwise.

"No! After school, you are all to go home immediately. That means no biking around looking for your friend, no investigation, no-nonsense. This ain't no Lorde Of The Rings book" Hopper shook his head.

"The Hobbit" Dustin corrected once again.

"Shut up" Lucas slapped him.

"And his name is Will... not your friend, Chief" Mavis glared once again while lacing her fingers together and resting them on her lap.

"Do I make myself clear?" Hopper asked while leaning forward to look at the four before he stood up and looked down at them.

"Yes sir" the three boys answered as Hopper looked toward Mavis.

"Do I make myself clear?" he asked her once again, staring straight into her eyes and she grinded her teeth.

"Crystal" she glared before standing up and leaving the office, slamming the door behind her.

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stan one short-tempered, bad reputation baby girl.