Cacophony (Sequel To deafening)

This Is A Bad Idea

"Who do you think they're going to take today?" A boy around eight or so asked from his bed.

"I'm not sure, but word in the halls is that somethings going on today. Something bad." A girl told him as I leaned against my bed frame. 'What do you think?' I asked Minho who shrugged and tied his shoes from above. 'Not sure, but I have a bad feeling.' He said as the lock on the door clicked. As usual the others scrambled for the far wall while I just went further into my bed. The guards walked over and grabbed my arm, trying to forcibly remove me. I struggled and held onto the bars of my bed.

"Get off her!" Minho shouted as he dropped onto the guard from his bunk. The guard let go of me in order to protect himself from Minho. He started punching him and I leapt up, jumping onto the guards back and hitting him in the head. Another guard grabbed me around the waist and dragged me away, restraining my arms.

"Him too." One said and they got Minho as well. Both of us were dragged out of the room and down several hallways. They placed us in seperate rooms once again and I tried to fight but felt a needle stick into my neck. My body went limp as the sedative coursed through my veins in a matter of seconds.

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"Mia! Mia, wake up! C'mon we need to go! Mia!" Someone shook me awake and I sprung up. I looked around the room and spotted Minho standing next to me. There were also several scientists passed out on the floor. "Good you're awake, we need to go!" 'What happened?' I signed as I stood up. My head felt fuzzy. "They're planning to drain all the blood from us but I managed to escape. We need to go." Minho nodded his head towards the door. I tried to process what he said as we ran out of the room. As soon as we entered the hallway I could hear sirens blaring. 'What's going on?' I asked as guards started shooting at us. "I don't know, but it can't be good. This way!" Minho pulled me in the opposite direction of the guards as we ran. "We need to get out of here." Minho pulled me down several hallways but it was hard to keep up. My body was still fighting off the sedative.

"You two, freeze!" A voice shouted and I looked around worried. 'Stay here.' Minho signed and I nodded. "Get down on the ground. Now!" The guard ordered as Minho rounded the corner. "I said get your..." The guard was cut off as I heard Minho knee him.

"Minho?" A voice asked and I looked up in shock. I know that voice.

"Is this real?" Minho asked as I started walking towards his direction.

"Where's Mia?" Thomas asked and Minho looked at me. 'Is it really them?' I asked and he nodded. 'It's them.' Thomas and Newt looked at me as I ran towards them. Thomas ran forward as well and I jumped into his arms like in an old black and white film. He instantly wrapped his arms around me and I buried my face in the crook of his neck. Please let this be real. I don't think I'd be able to stay sane if this was another WICKED trick. "Mia? Are you all right?" He whispered and I let out a shaky breath. "Mia?" Thomas pulled away from the hug and took in my appearance. "What did they do to you?" I wanted to say something but couldn't form any words.

"They tortured us. Mia had it worse though. We think it's because she gave up their secrets to the Right Arm." Minho informed them and they both looked shocked. I saw an angry expression cross Thomas' face.

"Hey! You four! Stop!" A guard shouted and Thomas instinctively took my hand. I felt butterflies in my stomach once again as we ran.

"Come on. In here, in here. Newt, come on." Thomas shouted as he led us into a room and closed the door. We all caught our breath for a moment.

"Good to see you, Mia." Newt said and we hugged.

"Likewise. I'm glad you're not hurt." I said and he stared at me.

"I think that's only the second time I've ever heard you speak." The blonde said and I laughed. 'Well considering that's only the third time I've ever spoken around him.' I signed to Minho who also laughed.

"You guys learned sign language?" Thomas asked and I nodded. He looked like he was going to say something else when there was a pounding on the door.

"Any ideas?" Newt asked as we looked around the room for an escape route. I tried to examine the vents while Thomas looked out of the window.

"Maybe." We all looked at Thomas and I gave him a 'really' look. "Okay, it's doable. Just need a little running start."

"This is a bad idea." I said as we all backed up to stand next to Thomas.

"Well it's the only one we've got."

"You sure about this?" Minho asked as I stood between him and Thomas, Newt on Minho's other side.

"Not really."

"Nice pep talk." Minho sassed and I gave Thomas a 'yeah' face.

"Yeah, we're all bloody inspired." Newt spoke up as we all thought about the drop. Suddenly the door burst open and we scrambled away. Better fall fifty stories into water than get captured again!

"Move it! Move it!" Thomas shouted as he grabbed my hand, pulling me forward while Minho pushed. The four of us ran out of the window and plummeted into the dark cold water down below. The water filled my lungs as I sank lower. Have I ever swam before? I forced my eyes open, trying to see if there was any way out but it was pitch black. I tried to swim upwards but only made it a few feet. I felt a hand grab mine and pull me up. The air hit my frigid skin and I coughed up the water that filled my lungs. The person pulled me towards the edge and helped me up. I climbed onto the ground and cleared my lungs. I rubbed my eyes to adjust to the surroundings and the same person helped me stand. I looked up towards Thomas who was looking down at me concerned.

"Thank you, Thomas." I whispered so only he could hear me and Thomas looked somewhat shocked to hear me talk out loud.

"I missed you so much, Mia." Thomas said, making me smile.

"I missed you too." I whispered as the other two boys walked over next to us.

"Minho, you okay? Newt?" Thomas asked them and they both nodded.

"Yeah."

"You four, don't move." A harsh voice shouted and we spun around to see four WICKED guards.

"Oh, you gotta be kidding me." Minho sighed as they pointed guns at us.

"Take it easy." Another ordered as we raised our hands. Thomas slowly moved in front of me and I found it sweet yet I wished he wouldn't. I may be weak from six months of not doing any physical labor but that does not mean I am fragile. But now might not be the best time to bring that up. "Don't even think about it. Get on your knees with your hands in the air." They ordered and we started to do as they said when one of the guards shot the others. I watched as the guard removed his helmet and my jaw dropped.

"Gally?" Minho voiced as the two of us stared in shock. Thomas and Newt didn't seem shocked but Minho and I exchanged a look. 'Real?' I asked and he shrugged. 'Not sure yet.' Minho signed back and we turned to the formerly dead Glader.

"Minho. Mia." Gally greeted us before looking up at the window we just jumped from then back at us. "You guys are nuts." I turned to Thomas with a questioning look.

"I'll explain later." He said as he and Newt walked with Gally. I turned back to Minho and took his hand. I still wasn't completely sure this wasn't a WICKED simulation and I could tell he was in the same state of mind. Minho nodded his thanks and we ran to catch up with the others.