Beatriz Narvaez

Character portrayed by: androxmeda. A main character in Stranger Things: The Fall of Hawkins.

## History

### Background

Beatriz was born alongside her twin brother, Adrián, to Raquel and Daniel Narvaez. Her mother, Raquel, worked at a humble bookstore, earning a meager income compared to her father, Daniel, who held a lucrative position as a data analyst in a multimillion-dollar company. Due to the nature of Daniel's work, the family was frequently uprooted, requiring them to move to different locations alongside his job transfers.

While the Narvaez family experienced some stability for a while, only moving to neighboring towns every once in a while, everything changed when Beatriz turned four and her mother gave birth to her younger sister, Andrea. However, it wasn't until Beatriz and Adrián completed elementary school that their father decided on their first big move: Hawkins, Indiana. They planned to stay with Beatriz's grandmother, who owned a family home on the outskirts of the town.

#### 1978

The transition to a new middle school in Hawkins was challenging, as she struggled to find her place among her peers due to her love for theater and playwrights. In the initial months of her 6th-grade year, she felt adrift, completing her schoolwork and spending most of her time alone in the library. However, fate intervened one day when she met someone who shared her unique 'quirks' and interests: Robin Buckley. The two instantly connected when they were paired up for a project, forming a deep and meaningful friendship. Though, this newfound companionship caused a rift between Beatriz and her father, who viewed Robin as a distraction from what he considered important for his daughter.

#### 1980

Their friendship remained strong until the middle of summer of 1980, right before they were about to start high school, when Beatriz's family had to move once again. This time to Jackson, Mississippi. Hearing this news, Bea felt a wave of panic. Since Robin was her first and only friend, Bea thought it would be best to keep her departure a secret and simply vanish. Looking back, she realized it was a terrible plan.

On their final day together, Bea took Robin to visit places they had planned to see and do things they had promised each other they would do over the summer. They ended the day by getting ice cream and sitting under a nearby tree. As they enjoyed their treats, Bea started feeling guilty for not saying anything about her impending move. Overwhelmed by her emotions, she blurted out something unexpected to Robin – she came out as bisexual. Embarrassed by her sudden outburst and worried that Robin might understand the real meaning behind it, Bea ran away in embarrassment, leaving those words as the last thing she said to her friend.

Once in high school, she reverted back to her quiet and nerdy self, preferring to keep to herself. Unfortunately, this made her a target for bullying, which was fueled by her father's decision to enroll her in a private school.

#### 1984 - 1985

Fast forward to the end of high school, Beatriz is on a joyful drive with her family, celebrating her recent acquisition of a full driver's license. Their plan was to go out and have a good time. Unfortunately, tragedy strikes before they can reach their destination. They find themselves in a horrific car accident, which sends Bea crashing through the car's windshield and tragically claims the lives of her beloved siblings.

As a result of the devastating accident, Beatriz suffers both physical and emotional trauma. She goes in and out of a coma for nearly a year, experiencing moments of consciousness during her recovery. It is during one of these fleeting moments that she finds the strength to write a heartfelt letter to Robin, her dear friend, explaining the painful events, the reasons behind them, and expressing her profound remorse for everything that transpired. In this challenging time, Bea's parents also struggle with difficulties in their relationship, ultimately leading to their divorce, as her mother finds her husband cheating on her.

#### 1986

When Bea finally regained full consciousness, she found herself stepping into an entirely new chapter of her life. Her father made a singular visit to the hospital, solely to inform her that he had arranged for her and her mother to return to Hawkins, to live with her grandmother again. After the necessary duration had passed, Bea was discharged from the hospital and sent on her way to Hawkins.

But her transition back to normalcy was far from smooth. Haunted by distressing flashbacks of her past, she struggled to regain focus and motivation, making it difficult to pursue job opportunities or resume her education to complete her graduation requirements. Bea's demeanor remained somber for the most part, caught in the clutches of her traumatic memories.

One day she unexpectedly crossed paths with Robin again. Robin, who was on her way to the Byers' residence to join the party and escape her own family matters, was biking when she nearly collided with Bea while she was walking. Startled, Bea shouted a warning, only to realize that it was Robin herself. Their encounter reignited something within Bea, rekindling a glimmer of hope and possibility.

##### "Hope"

Their friendship blossomed once again, leading Bea to frequent visits to Family Video, where Robin worked. It was during one of these visits that Bea had the pleasure of meeting Robin's best friend, Steve Harrington. From the moment they met, a remarkable chemistry sparked among the trio. Bea, Robin, and Steve found themselves effortlessly spending time together, forming a little group.

Bea's newfound friendship with Robin and Steve brought a sense of joy and companionship back into her life, providing her with the support and understanding she needed. For once she didn't feel like an outsider anymore.

##### Searching for a Dark Wizard

WIP (About Bea joining the search along side Robin)

##### Fighting Vecna

WIP (Her joining Steve, Robin, and Nancy in the Upside Down)

## Skills

WIP

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## Relationships

### Familial

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WIP

### Non-Familial

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WIP