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: The group splits up—Hopper and Eleven go to close the Gate, while the others deal with the hive mind at the "Hub."

Suddenly, the front door burst open. Eleven stood there, her nose bleeding, her hand outstretched. Her eyes weren't those of a child; they were the eyes of a soldier returning from a war no one else could see. She looked at Mike, and for a second, the terror of the Mind Flayer vanished, replaced by a silence so profound it felt like the world had stopped spinning. Watch Stranger Things S02e08

“Is this it?” Lucas whispered, his hand trembling as he reached for the plastic casing. : The group splits up—Hopper and Eleven go

Eleven roared. It was a sound of pure grief and untapped power. The rift began to shrink. The shadow-monster lashed out, but she didn't flinch. She pulled from the memories of the lab, the anger of her "sister" Kali, and the love of the boy waiting for her in the hallway. With a final, explosive surge of energy, the gate slammed shut. She looked at Mike, and for a second,

“He likes it cold,” she whispered, her voice echoing as if underwater.