Altered {Maze Runner}

Punishments

Logan's POV

The past couple of weeks had been pretty eventful. It wasn't just the random drama with Newt, it was practically everywhere. A girl in a come arrived a few days ago claiming to know Thomas, then Thomas almost wasted his life by venturing into the Maze at night, and now it's spread through the Glade that they've found an escape. A way out- after 3 years.

The recent celebration was only the begging, now it was time for the trail that Thomas had to face. He didn't deserve this, he aided Minho with Alby when no one else even bothered to ponder on whether to save them. If anything Thomas deserved a reward. Gally wasn't about to allow that slide past. We all could witness the small trickle of rage Gally presented to Thomas, yet no one conjured up a real explanation of why. Thomas seemed to acted no different to Gally then any other Glader.

Thomas always shrugged it off while that caused Gally to add another paper to his piles of "I hate you" letters in his mind. Gally was bound to toss any act Thomas did so he'd earn some punishment. Even if it was only just for a short amount of time. Now it was time for Thomas to battle for his place in the Glade.

Although the sudden drama, Newt and I have been rather closer since the outburst with Emily. Every now and then he'll wander around the edges of the walls with me and ramble on about his favorite stories. Or he'll ask me what I imagined my family may have acted like, or looked like. Normally, I would shove the question aside from the pang of loss in my heart. He understood then moved onto how he imagined his past life. He hoped he was some bad boy with a motorcycle and Laker girls by his side.

"That'd be some miracle." I commented on his prideful accusation.

"Miracle? Come on! I can see it now- the girls would oooohh and aaaahh whenever I did something super hot. Like when I flexed."

"You? Flex? What with those tiny little biceps you call muscles?! Come on! I think Chuck has more meat to his bones than you!" I snickered.

"Whatever. You just wait. One day I'll flex for you and you'll love it." he winked which delivered a tingle towards my heart.

But, now it was time for Thomas's trial- not time for flexing. We marched towards the Homestead where other Gladers flooded into seats around Thomas and the Keepers. Gally was currently draping his arms over the small wooden podium standing in front of the other Gladers. Everyone's voices came to silent hush when Gally began, "Welcome Gladers. We've come to bring up a crime. You see, we have but only 3 simple rules. Rules that are quite clear.

1. Don't harm another Glader

2. Do your job around here. No slacking.

3. Never leave the Glade.

Thomas ,here, has broke Rule 3. He's entered the Maze with no permission. I believe he needs to be punished for his crimes." whispers flushed through the room as Newt hollered to be quiet.

I noticed Minho sprawled in his Keeper's chair not bothering to open his lips. That's a first. "I helped them!" Thomas objected springing from his chair.

"What if you were spying? Spying for the Creators?"

"Creators?! What! No! I was with Alby the whole time, and Minho most of time. Ask Minho!"

The Asian lifted his head to mutter a single sentence, "I say we make him a Keeper." Gasps and murmurs shattered the silence. Minho shrunk back in his chair while Gally's mouth was gaped in astonishment.

"What? No! He must be punished!" finally Gally found his voice again after a long moment. The Glader's settled their tones to a silence as he spoke once again. "Minho, he broke a rule. You think he deserves to be rewarded for his treason."

"Maybe."

"Unbelievable." Gally's hands brushed through his hair when Newt finally shifted from his chair.

"Thomas will be punished." Newt added.

"Thank you!" Gally breathed a final breath of relief.

"He will be locked up for a day with no food or water."

"What?! No!"

"I'm second in command. Therefore, I make the final decision. Meanwhile, Thomas and Minho will work on the escape plan they've been speaking about."

"Unbelievable." Gally muttered once again. "They should have left you without your memories."

"You should have told Logan that." Thomas chuckled.

"What'd you say?" Gally's eyes grew huge as he caught Thomas' last sentence. Oh no.

"I said, 'You should have told Logan that'. After all- she's the one who brought back my memories."

"It's n-not that big of a deal. I didn't even do it, he j-just woke up and they were back." I stammered rather hastily. Gally's eyes examined me intently.

"You mean to tell me that you've been able to bring back memories all of this time and you've been hiding them from everyone but Thomas?"

"No!" I protested bounding from my seat.

"You can return our memories?"

"I mean, erm, I don't know how it works b-but I'm working on it and-"

"Treason!" Gally hollered spontaneously.

"What?" Newt leaped from his chair coming to place a hand on my shoulder as a sign of protection.

"She's been able to bring back memories my fellow Gladers! And she's been holding it from us!" Gally informed them.

"No! I-"

"She must be punished!"

Before I knew it, Gladers were pumping their fists and chanting for my punishment. Then Gally called together a punishment- while Newt widely objected. Yet, he was overruled. Then the decided I'd be banished.

A/N

Urg I have time for nothing. including wiring f this chapter!!! Urgggg

So I'm not sure when the next chapters coming- so just wait I guess!

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