The Trigger (A Newt fanfiction)

Chapter 7

I sit on the ground, staring at the grotesque Griever carcass. My face remains wet with tears, and it's the first time I've ever remembered shedding a tear. Newt left a little bit ago to help clean things up. I should help too. I stand up, my legs wobbly from sitting down for so long.

Harriet approaches me, and hands me a shovel. "We could use some help digging graves."

I nod, and start walking over to our graveyard, which we call Dead Yard. I step around dead bodies, and recognize a few of the people. My hands shake, as I notice one of the dead bodies' is April. I face forward and continue walking.

I join Lucy and about 6 others in digging holes for graves. We are gonna need a lot anyway, the Grievers killed a lot of our people. I am ever so thankful Lucy and Newt are still alive, though.

I plunge my shovel into the ground, and scoop out a large chunk of earth. I toss it angrily to the side. I hate WICKED so much. How could they do this?!

I continue this routine of digging and tossing for who knows how long, anger igniting my body, when I feel a tap on my shoulder. I turn around, and it's Newt. "Take a break," he says, concern washing over his face.

I shove his arm away. "No! I have to finish this!"

I plunge the shovel into the ground, and my eyes start to water. Next thing I know, I'm sputtering like a baby. I toss the dirt to the side, then I feel arms around me. I'm having a full on breakdown, tears falling down my cheeks. I fall to my knees, and drop my shovel.

Newt joins me on the ground, his arms pulling me into a hug. "Shhh," he says. "We're gonna pull through. Just calm down."

I continue crying into his shoulder, probably making a scene. I just can't stop. I've never felt so frightened before. Why am I having such a massive breakdown?

"We're gonna get out of here, alright? Count to ten for me," Newt says, his voice hushed.

"One, t-two, three," I gasp and try to calm down. "Four, five," I stop, and Newt helps me out, "Six, seven."

"Eight, nine, ten," I finish, feeling calm.

"That's it," Newt says.

I wipe away the tears from my eyes, and thank Newt. We get up and continue digging graves.

After a while, Harriet tells us that we don't have to dig anymore. I throw my shovel to the side, my arms aching. I take a long sip of water, then sit on the grass. Newt comes over by me, and sits on the grass, Rachel joining him. It's silent between them, and I wonder if they're talking telepathically.

Everyone gathers in a circle; the very few of us that remain, anyway. Sonya and Harriet stand in the middle, their arms crossed. "Okay," Harriet begins, "So obviously, there is something bad going on. And we need to get to the bottom of it."

"That's what you've said a thousand times before!" someone yells out. I glance over at who said it, and it is the girl with freckles. I think she said her name was Julie.

"I know," Harriet scowls. "But it's serious now. The only thing we can possibly blame this on now is WICKED."

"Of course," Lucy says.

"What are we gonna do?" another girl asks.

"I don't know. But a start would be getting out of this damn place," Harriet says.

"Through the Maze?" Lucy asks.

"Through the Maze," Harriet confirms.

My cheeks suddenly drain of color. I glance over at Newt, he seems to be fine with the proposal.

"How do we know the Maze leads to an exit?" Julie asks.

"We don't," Sonya says. "But, the Runners thought that if we went through the Griever hole, we could somehow end up in WICKED's lab."

Everyone twists their faces in confusions. I don't, because I remember April telling me about the Griever hole one day. It's where the Grievers come from.

"But, I hope no one is afraid of heights," Harriet adds.

"Why?" Lucy asks.

"You'll know soon enough," Sonya says.

"Alright, everyone. We're gonna leave soon. So get plenty of weapons. We're breaking out of here," Harriet says.

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Hey guys! I hope I'm not rushing too much into this... Just kidding, I know I am. I just ran out of ideas for the Glade.. So there may be a little bit of the Scorch in this story. With appearances from yours truly... :D

Okay, so I apologize for a short chapter, but it had to be done. XD Hope you enjoyed! Stay tuned! :)

-crankynewt