Newt Imagines (Maze Runner)

Scorch Trials

Astrid's p.o.v

5 days ago we were in the Glade and everything was fine. 5 days ago, Gally, Alby, and Chuck were still alive. 5 days ago, we were still trapped in the Maze.

Today, we are in a helicopter, where people are telling us that it is going to be okay. I sat on the weird chair/bench next to Newt, who had his arm around me, holding me close to him. "It's alright, Love. I'm here. I'm here, baby." Newt whispered in my ear. It was soothing. I nodded, but still stayed snuggled into his chest. Newt smiled down at me and kissed my head. "You guys might want to go to sleep. We got a long ride ahead of us." A guy said. It was one of the guys that took us out of the room from WICKED.

Were these guys saving us? Or were they kidnapping us? Were they with WICKED? Where were they taking us?

"Go to sleep, Ash. It's okay." Newt said to me. "Okay." I replied before dozing off into sleep.

I woke up and the sky was a blueish-black. "Astrid! Wake up! C'mon we gotta go!" Newt yelled. "Thomas! C'mon!" Minho yelled at Thomas. I quickly got up. I noticed the helicopter had landed and we were surrounded by sand dunes. Newt grabbed my hand tightly, afraid that we would lose each other. "What are we running from?" I asked, scared to look back. "I think they're called 'Cranks'. Keep running and don't look back!" Newt replied, yelling. We followed the rest of the Gladers inside a strange building.

Once we got inside, there was a man with grey hair. He didn't look young or old, somewhat in the middle. "Hello. You must be the kids from the Maze. Don't worry. You're safe from WICKED here." The guy said. He had a heavy Irish or Scottish accent. I couldn't tell. "First, before we do anything, let's do something about that smell." He said, smiling at us. We all cheered happily.

I haven't had a real shower in three years, only the cold water from the Glade.

"Girls go in this room, boys in that room." The guy said pointing to the doors. Teresa and I went into the Girl's room, while the guys went into the Boy's room.

Once we got inside, I let the water run over my hand before I got in. I made sure the temperature was right. I stripped my clothes and let the water run over me. It felt so good to have to dirty feeling off of me. The dirt can wash off, but not the memories of the Glade, I thought.  I washed my hair and used the body wash. I felt great. I felt clean.

Once I got out, there was a pair of clean clothes and shoes. It was a grey shirt hat had buttons that stopped at the center of my chest. There were black jeggings and white converses. I got dressed and waited outside for the boys to be done.

Teresa came out shortly after, but a woman in a lab coat took her way. I tried to ask her why she was taking her, but she only said 'Sorry. It's classified information.'

After the boys got out, the guy was waiting for us. "My name is Janson." He explained. Minho and Frypan were chuckling in the background. I could faintly hear 'Rat Man' slip from Minho's lips. "Follow me, please." Janson said. We followed him down a bunch of hallways until we got to a hallway with a bunch of doors. "Astrid, you'll be staying with another group, a girls only group." Janson said. "Um, Janson, if you haven't noticed, I've spent three years with these guys and one of them happens to be my boyfriend, so I think I'll be staying with them." I sassed. Janson sighed. "Very well," I sighed. "Come down to the cafeteria when you are ready." He said before walking away. We walked inside the room, which had bunk beds in it. "I call top bunk!" Frypan yelled, but Minho climbed up and sat on the bed. "Too late." Minho sassed. Frypan groaned and took took the bottom bunk. I chuckled lightly and took the bottom bunk, while Newt took to the top bunk. "So, Astrid. Did you really mean what you said, or did you want to stay with your boyfriend?" Minho joked. "Shut up, shuckface. I didn't want to stay with random girls that I didn't know." I said, truthfully. I also did want to stay with the Gladers. They made me feel safe. "Mhm." Frypan smirked. "Oh shut it." I chuckled. We all laughed quietly.

After we were done picking our beds, we walked down to the cafeteria. It was filled with about 600 other kids. I even saw some 5 year olds. "Woah. We weren't the only maze." Minho said. I stared in shock. How could WICKED do something so horrible to so many kids?

We sat down at a table that was partially empty, except for a couple kids who Minho and Thomas made small talk with. We all talked for a bit, ate food that wasn't as good as Frypan's but it was okay. Janson came out and read names off of a list, the kids got up from their table and went into a different room. "Something tells me there not leaving this place." I whispered to Newt. "What makes you say that?" Newt replied. "If I was trapped in a maze for three years or more and I got to go back into the real world, I would be jumping for joy. Those kids, they looked depressed." I explained. Newt nodded. "Good point." Newt said and continued eating.

After we at food, and got a couple of blood tests, we were able to go back to our room. "Hey, Tom. What time is it?" I asked, pointing to his watch. "Um. Quarter after nine." Thomas responded, climbing into his bed. I yawned. "Someone's tired." Frypan laughed. "Does Astrid get Good Night kisses from Newt?" Minho smirked, making kissing noises. "Shut up, Minho." I said, tiredly. I laid down in bed and almost fell asleep, when I felt the bed shift. I rolled over to see Newt. I smiled at him. "Hi." I whispered. "Hi." He replied. He gently kisses my nose. "I knew you would ask me to come down here, so I'm gonna stay here for tonight." Newt smirked. "You're right. I would do that. I'm scared." I said, truthfully. "Don't be. I'm here and I'm never leaving you. We're safe now. I love you so much." Newt said, wrapping his arms around me. I buried my head in his chest. "I love you too, Newt." I replied before falling asleep.