Clear as the 'Sky'

Escape

Hello, Gladers...

*stares at annoyed crowd*

I know I haven't posted in a few days and I left you with that ending...

I apologize. So here's the next chapter...

disclaimer: I don't own anything. James Dasher owns the entire series

on with the story...

Chapter 16 - Escape  

Previously

I had to leave this place. It held too many memories, plus they were the reason for all of this bloody mess! They separated us AND kept me here. They probably influenced his thoughts too!

I packed my bag, brought my emergency medical box and turned to leave.

I froze when I heard voices. I threw my bags under my bed, put a bowl of half eaten food on my table and laid on the bed 'asleep.' Thomas and Rachel came in.

They were arguing

"Thomas, when will you understand that Wicked is good. They're trying to help millions of people." Rachel sounded exasperated.

Thomas sounded annoyed when he spoke. "And when will you, Rachel, learn to trust your instincts. Wicked may have a good goal but their methods are far from pure. If we're the key to human survival why don't they isolate us and let us thrive? We could be the future, not the salvation!"

Rachel sounded on the verge of tears. "Thomas, I want to trust my instincts. I want to trust you but I won't leave Aris. He has his head up in the clouds." She sniffed, I could just imagine her green eyes welling up with tears. "Unless his memories are wiped or he has a change of heart I can't leave. He'd become a monster if left alone with Teresa." Rachel paused, I knew she was looking at me. "Why don't you ask Sky? She could use an escape. Especially if she hears about what happened to that poor boy she liked."

I couldn't take it any longer. I 'woke' and startled them. "What are you guys talking about?" I tried to act calm but Rachel saw through my act.

"Why were you crying?" I shook my head. "I don't want to talk about it." I had said it kindly but still slightly firm so she got the hint.

Thomas spoke for the first time, "did you hear what happened to subject A5?"

I nodded, annoyance bleeding through when I spoke. "Yeah. And don't you dare call him a bloody subject!" Thomas nodded in fear but I couldn't care less.

All the kids in the maze were still humans, not test dummies.

"What were you talking about earlier? And Rach, you know Aris would follow you to the ends of the earth right? I know a boy in love and he fell hard."

Rachel blushed, "I know he would but I can't ask him to leave. He still thinks Wicked is good. I still do too, to some degree."

I gave a weak smile. "You're entitled to your own opinions. Now Tommy, what were you talking about? Because if it's an escape I'm in."

Thomas looked at me weirdly when I called him Tommy. "Well, I've been in contact with the Right Arm and I know Mary is too. She plans to leave with them. I'm gonna give her valuable information but I will probably be caught. I know the risk is high but I can't sit around and wait for things to change or for Wicked to find a miraculous cure to save the world. I need to do something." His eyes caught mine, staring hard at me with a hard look. "I can't watch all my friends die. You can leave with Mary if you want. I'd just need to give you some information too."