Altered {Maze Runner}

Christmas

PLEASE READ!!!!!!

Hey guys! So I did write a part 11, which was absolutely the klunkiest thing I've ever written. I've decided to correct my mistake by writing a whole new part. Hope you'll think this better!!! It's a Christmas special so I hope you guys have a very Merry Christmas!!!!

Also this is placed before the maze and stuff I just didn't bother putting it in italics

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Third Person POV

A kick echoed through the living room. May's face beamed and bounded from the couch. She didn't hesitate to yank the door open. Shawn, Lacey, and their parents stood all huddled in warm clothes. "Welcome!" May introduced hugging each of the Christian's. When Shawn met her touch she smiled to herself. Sure, they were best friends- but she's always wished of being more.

Lacey jerked her apart from her own family. "The other night Shawn was talking about you." Lacey giggled causing May's heart to hop.

"What'd he say?"

"Didn't hear much, but I mentioned something about you always having the nicest attire. Then he added, 'She truly is gorgeous.'" she squealed squeezing May's wrists. Her heart began to pump harder then her blood seemed to halter and tingle.

"Lacey! May! Time for dinner!" Mrs. Sanders hollered from the kitchen. Shawn's voice could be heard from a mile away when May concentrated. He was hunched down to her brother's height informing him about how Santa really was real. He recently turned 8 and was still mentally debating on whether Santa visited Christmas Eve.

Lacey and May gathered with Shawn, Luke (her brother), Mrs. Sanders (her mother), Mr. Sanders, Mrs. Christian, and Mr. Christian. The table was stretched across the dining room layered in multiple plates, forks, spoons, napkins, and glasses. A ham dressed in honey was placed in the middle surrounded by mashed potatoes, corn, cranberry sauce, and gravy. They all sneaked into a seat. Shawn slipped in next to May giving a weak smile. Lacey caught the gesture and winked at May. She flustered and turned towards the end of the table where her father was patiently waiting. Once everyone was settled he simply stated, "Dig in!"

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The family's joined together around the tree. Mrs. Sanders passed out presents to the Christian's while Mrs. Christian handed presents to the Sander's. May was tossed a red Santa Clause wrapped present. It was a fairly small box with a huge bow where curled ribbons poked out. The sticker read:

From: Shawn | To: May ;)

May's cheeks burned a faint pink as though sudden acne began to plaster her face. They have the sign to open the wrapped presents. May tore the wrapping away to find a blue jewelry box. She slipped up the top to witness a necklace with a smashed penny. The lining was bronze, then sketched across the penny were the words: "Priceless".

She lifted it up scanning every inch, taking in the moment. She smiled and clamped it around her neck. She tucked it under her Marvel shirt. Shawn met her eyes, his eyes gleaming back with content. He winked and slid his new case onto his phone. Not near as special. He shuffled into the kitchen and waved for her to follow. She approached him as he leaned up against the counter.

"Like it?" his eyes dazzled.

"Like it? I love it!" she exclaimed tackling him into a hug. He chuckled as they broke apart.

"May, I-" the door slammed open causing screams to fill the living room. May and Shawn zipped into the living room to find men cloaked in black with guns to their family's heads. Luke's cries bellowed through the room while Mrs. Sanders and Mr. Sanders attempted to clam him. Without thinking, May tackled a guard sending him to ground. Shawn grabbed the gun the man was gripping as all of the other guards aimed towards May and Shawn.

Shawn pointed the gun back towards the men as Luke scurried behind May. "What are you doing here?!" Shawn demanded examining the men's expressions searching for any sign of weakness. No one inched an muscle or showed a sign of responding.

"Answer him!" I commanded.

"We're from WICKED. Your father has revealed classified information and is now sentenced to death, along with your mother who has repeated this information. We've been ordered to take May and Luke Sanders. Now. Or you'll see your mother and father hung on the fireplace just like your stockings." and with that May and Luke were forced out the door. May clung to her necklace praying for her life.

A/N

Weird huh? I know, it's not my best and it could use a little work but I want to give you guys some Christmas chapter!!! 😊

I know that I keep saying that'll I try to keep updating but I've just been through a lot lately and haven't had the power to do practically anything. Let alone update another chapter. Plus, this book has been getting so popular I have to keep posting stuff that'll get you guys hooked

Anyway, MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! I love the holidays!!!