Complicated

Chapter 62: A few Answers

With the help of Chuck, I managed to slam the door open. I grabbed his hand and together we raced (as fast as his shirt pudgy legs would go) to find Newt.

I found him sitting beside the MedHut with Alby. We skidded to a halt.

"Charlie? How are you feeling? Gally said-"

"He's a lying shucked face shuck! And if I see him, he's going to wish he never drugged me and locked me in my shuck room!" I spat.

Both boys in front of me had their mouths drop in unison. I waved a hand dismissing it- for now. There was a matter of more importance at the moment.

"I busted out. Tommy and Minho? They aren't back yet, hey? Shuck! Tommy said the maze is changing!"

The ground rumbled, making my legs feel like jello. The Maze was changing, but not like it normally did. This was violent, fast; like an earthquake.

"Chuck stay with Newt! I'm going to section 7! I'm going to meet them!"

I spun around and went sprinting across the Glade, towards the doors that lead to section 7. As I ran I caught sight of Gally. He froze, his face pale and eyes wide. He immediately sprinting towards me, screaming for me to stop. I wanted to stop and turn around and high five his face. With a brick. But instead, I turned to the doors and without another glance behind me, I charged head long through the doors and into the Maze. I knew Gally wouldn't follow. I'd deal with him and what he did when I got back.

I'm coming! Where the shuck are you guys?

Trying not to die!

Well don't! If you die in going to kill you! Tell Minho that too!

Noted.

I pushed my legs harder, I felt my lungs working harder. I laughed bitterly, Gally gave me sleeping pills ...I had a great rest...and now I have even more energy.

I ran. Taking corners and turns with ease. The ground shook violently, the noise was terrible; ear splitting grinding, stone on stone, and the slamming and colliding of thick heavy stone. It was even louder inside the Maze; bouncing off the stone walls.

Made it.

I felt his exhaustion. And relief.

Entrance to section 6?

Minho says ya.

Coming

I pushed myself even harder. I took a left turn and slammed into something. Or a someone. Hands grabbed me before I hit the ground. Sweaty, dusty, a little banged up but both boys were standing, bent over sucking air. But they were alive. I flung myself into Thomas's arms, hugging him tight. He instantly wrapped me back up in his strong arms and tightened his grip, like he was scared I would disappear.

"Uhh, excuse me? Tiger, where's my hug!"

I wasn't a touchy person normally but I pulled away and threw my arms around Minho's sweaty body. He hugged me back too patting my back.

"How did you get out!" Thomas asked.

I pulled away from Minho with a growl.

"With the help of Chuck...and my foot."

"Nice. Never pull your punches ..and if that don't work, round house kick. Chuck Norris style!" Minho nodded approvingly, holding his hand out for a high five.

"Come on. Talk and run."

The guys filled me in in everything they saw and found. They explained the tunnel and the how metal brain-heart activated some kind of sensor.