The Beautifully Tragic: A Steddie Romance

 Chapter Ten: One Last Stand

Vecna looks at the group thoughtfully. "I'm not sure which one of you I should choose first to end your suffering. I know I'm saying dear sweet Steve for last. So that narrows it down by one. What is that funny way you humans decide things? Einny minny miny moe was it? Yes, I believe that was it. Perhaps that's how I shall also decide." He points a finger at each person, one by one quietly whispering the words. His finger stops on Nancy and Vecna smirks at her. Well Nancy, it looks like you will get to reunite with your friend Barb much sooner than you anticipated. She's been waiting for you. She misses you." Vecna steps towards Nancy, only to hear Eddie's voice. "You really think I would go down that easily? I would die to protect these people. After all, I already did once. Even then, death couldn't hold me. Death couldn't keep me from protecting them. You made a huge mistake when you decided to target these people. I will eliminate you, by any means necessary." Eddie's voice is deeper and harsher than it was before. Vecna turns to him, and sees his eyes glowing a bright red. A low growling sound is coming from Eddie's throat, and his nails look like talons. His teeth are very sharp and pointed. He large black wings add to the effect, making him look like a darkly beautiful avenging angel. Vecna walks calmly over to Eddie and the fight is on. Vecna slams Eddie into a building, but Eddie kicks him hard in the stomach, sending him crashing to the ground. He slams Vecna's head against the ground and scrapes his face against the concrete. "Not so strong without your little mind powers are you Lord Vecna? You can't be very tough if a young girl managed to beat you. Seems like the only people you actually stand a chance against are defenseless humans. Quite pathetic really. You seemed tougher in my d&d campaign than you do in person. I'm actually disappointed. Any last words before I eliminate you?" Vecna reaches up and lays his hand against Eddie's face. "Kill me Kas." Eddie slams his left hand through Vecna's chest and pulls out his still beating heart. He bites into it, letting the blood run down his throat, as the light goes out of Vecna's eyes. Eddie tosses the heart aside and stands up, looking over to the group. They all are looking at him collective jaws practically on the ground. Steve snaps out of it, and runs over to Eddie. He throws his arms around Eddie and sobs quietly. Eddie holds Steve talking softly to him. "It's ok now Steve. It's over. The bastard is dead. Now you and I can have a normal life together. We've earned it."

Three months later:

It had taken a while to repair the damage Vecna had caused. Damage to the buildings and damage to the people of Hawkins. The bodies of those he killed, including Chrissy and Barb were found. They had proper funerals for them all. Eddie attended Chrissy's, although he stayed to the back. He was no longer Kas which was actually relieving. No way could he lead a normal life if he looked like something pulled from a horror comic. He was genuinely surprised by how many people actually apologized to him for thinking he had been the one behind this. Jason had even apologized and thanked Eddie for destroying the one who had actually killed Chrissy. Eddie walks into Steve's house and sees Steve is putting on his scoops ahoy uniform. "Well hello there sailor." Eddie says, wiggling his eyebrows at Steve. Steve chuckles and walks over, placing a kiss on Eddie's lips. Eddie's arms wrap around Steve, and they begin making out. After a few minutes, Steve reluctantly pulls away. "I gotta go or I'm going to be late. Robin will kill me if I'm late and she's stuck dealing with Erica again." Eddie releases Steve, giving him sad puppy dog eyes. "Aww come on Eddie, not the puppy dog eyes. You know I have a hard time saying no to the puppy dog eyes." Eddie sighs. "Fine, but as soon as your shift is over, I've got plans for you. I made dinner reservations for us." Steve smiles at him. "I'll see you then. I love you." He leaves and Eddie sits on the bed and pulls the square velvet lined box out of his pocket. He had very big plans for Steve. He was going to make an honest man out of him. Maybe even adopt some kids with him in the future. Eddie smiles feeling happy for the future for the first time in his life. He turns on the new radio Steve had gotten after he had "accidentally" broken his other one. Never gonna give you up by Rick Astley was playing. Eddie chuckled to himself, as he lay back on the bed to listen. He had finally gotten his happy ending. Life was beautiful.

The End