The Glader Before Thomas And Teresa

Chapter 10

Newt's POV:

Marie has been in and out consciousness for a long time.

I'm not worried about her going insane while she goes through the changing.

She's different than the other gladers around here.

Even though she may not realize it, she is more determined and brave than the rest of us.

None of us would have taken places with someone who pretty much deserved to be punished.

I sure as hell wouldn't.

"How do you like this place so far?", Minho asks me while I am standing in front of Marie's bed, watching her to make sure she's okay.

"It's not that bad. I just wish I remembered my past life", I say uneasy.

These couple of days have been crazy.

And confusing.

"I want answers", says Minho, interrupting my thoughts.

"Everything has been open ended questions, and I am tired of it. Is everyone just too afraid of our questions, or just too afraid what they don't know?", he continues.

Before I could say anything, John comes in and sits down in an open chair next to us.

"To answer your question Minho, we don't know everything about this maze. Heck if we knew EVERYTHING about this maze, don't you think that we would have created a plan to escape this place already?", he says slyly.

"Well what do you know then?", asked Minho.

"This Glade, whatever you want to call it. It's not what you think it seems to be.", John says afraid.

"Why are you so afraid of the Glade?", I question curiously, I need to find answers as well.

"Because-", he says leaning over to Minho and I before whispering, "they are watching us."

"What's watching us?", asks Minho afraid.

"It's not what it's who. W.I.C.K.E.D."

"What the hell is W.I.C.K.E.D?", I ask.

"We think they are the place that is giving us the supplies, and of course the other gladers, every month. We also think that they watch us due to someone finding these creatures, watching us bearing W.I.C.K.E.D on them."

"Why do you want to escape this place? Isn't it perfect?", Minho asks dumbly.

"Didn't you just hear what I was just saying shuck-face? Being watched 24/7 by something that we don't know, is terrifying greenies. Who knows what they could do. They could even kill us.", he says, watching the room to see if there is anything suspicious.

Something that might be watching us secretly.

Minho's mouth widened in shock. And in fear.

Who knows what this W.I.C.K.E.D could do.

"Greenies just stay alert: and if you see anything that catches your eye, tell someone. It could help us escape."

"Okay", I say uneasily.

I still don't trust John, no matter how innocent he may seem now.

"I'll be back again soon to check on you greenies. And of course Marie. The cure should be working by now so we just have to make sure she remains stable and sane.", he says before walking out the door, leaving Minho and I alone in the room.

Minho and I remain silent.

Too afraid to say anything else due to W.I.C.K.E.D hearing whatever we may say.

And then something hits me.

"Minho", I whisper.

"What", he says irritated.

"What if Marie was stung on purpose? She was strong enough to last the whole night without being stung."

"Is that even possible?"

"I talked to her before she took your place last night. And she was talking all about things that might have made somebody angry."

"You might be right."

"I know I am Minho. I can feel it in my bones, as strange as that may sound. I think we should get some sleep. We are probably going to have a couple of tiring days ahead of us.", I say, already getting drowsy.

"Right back at you Newt.", Minho says before I pass out in the chair across from Marie's bed.