If There Is A Light

Chapter 23

Newt felt slightly guilty. He knew that he should not have done that. He knew that he should have had more self-control than he had possessed in that moment. He was friends was Gally; he would call him a brother. There had been a few times that Newt could remember that he had wanted to knock some sense into the bloke, but he had never attempted to do so. This time he just could not help himself. "In my defense... I felt like it was necessary at the time."

Alby was beyond angry. They had a good system, but it was fragile. Newt of all people should have known that; he was part of the council. He had seen boys die. They needed what they had and Newt knew as well as anyone that jeopardizing that could be dangerous for everyone. Alby really wanted to wipe that smug look off of his face, but unlike him he respected and abided by the rules. What made matters worse was that he had no support.

Minho had really tried. He just could not keep a straight face. He honestly did not think it was humanely possible for a person to be the color of the tomatoes they grew outside, but Gally was. Newt was being stupid. Minho knew that he had gone through a lot and that he was strong to be a green bean, but Gally was Gally. He was also a little annoyed that Newt did not wait until he could at least see the whole thing transpire. To think he thought they were friends.

Newt had been lucky that Alby was there. Gally respected to rules as much as Alby did. He really debated the concept of fairness in this situation though. A black eye for a black eye sounded pretty good at the moment.

Alby looked towards Ellia (at least that's what he thought her name was, he was too busy trying to fix what Newt had started to pay too much attention). He had a hunch that this had something to do with her. Alby did not think that is was her fault, but something told him that she had to be involved just a tiny bit. She did look a little bit guilty. "You got anything to add?"

She looked down, "No... I think I'm done talking."

"Rest of the day in the pit. No food.... Or company." Alby sighed. He was completely unsatisfied with the whole situation. He did not like punishing anyone, but rules were rules. Jeez he just wished Newt could look a little remorseful.