Lovers Maze

Death

Chapter Eighteen

"Billie!" Another shout comes from the Homestead and it's barely just audible over the rain.

It's probably about mid day now and its been raining for a good two hours straight. I think I managed to sleep the first hour and a half.

Though, I'm soaked to the bone now and I'm shivering uncontrollably.

My teeth begin to chatter and I slowly stand up still hugging my arms. It's a good stretch to the Homestead, which is the nearest shelter.

Though, with my legs shaking I can't run it otherwise I'll slip and break a bone.

I close my eyes and breathe in, then I let out a long sigh and step out into the rain. Suddenly thunder and lightning begin and my name is called numerous times by other Gladers.

I close my eyes and hug my arms as I slowly walk towards the Homestead. I find myself blown off course by a strong gust of wind and onto the floor.

Then I hear a scream and I open my eyes, I'm no where near the Homestead, but I can see Newt and the other Gladers looking directly at me.

"GET UP!" Newt screams frantically.

I feel my arms and legs freeze and I look to see a white iced layer begin to form over my tanned skin.

I slowly stand up, but again I'm shoved over by a gust of wind and I fall on my side. Thunder and lightning sound again and I roll over onto my back and look up at the sky.

"BILLIE!" The screams become fainter and fainter as they are continuously called.

I slowly and carefully sit up and I zone back in, I then stand up and I stumble to the side as I'm thrown around by the wind.

Now the creators are being mean.

I open my eyes and I see the Homestead and I begin to move my legs. They're numb, my everything is numb. I wrap my hands around my arms and hug myself once more as I slowly make my way over.

Slowly I can see the proper outline of the Homestead again and the figures beneath it. "Flint! Jeff! Get over here!" Someone shouts.

My eyes fall shut and I fall onto the ground about a metre away from the shelter. My body is not responding to the commands I give it.

"Billie! Billie! Can you hear me!" Someone shouts in my ear.

Things begin to grow distant and I manage to open my eyes slightly and I see Newt. I'm being carried and I'm now inside "We need to get her upstairs now, boys get as many blankets as you can. Fry get some hot water boiled" Newt orders.

I smile and open my lips to say something. He looks down expectantly but my head tilts to the side and my mouth closes.

Is this really how I die?