As I stepped into the tunnels, my foot sloshed in a liquid of some sort at my shoes.

"This is gross" I groaned as my feet continued to slosh.

"Stay with me, we've got a long ways to go" Gally said from upfront.

I was inbetween Thomas and Newt. The tunnel was completely pitch black, besides the shine from Gallys flashlight.

We seemed to be walking forever, the liquid in the tunnel, going down and becoming nothing the further we went through.

The tunnel grew into a wider, taller one, that had railways all along it. The sides of the tunnels were lit up with white lights.

- - - -

"This is a long way from the Glade" I mumbled as we came into open streets. 

"Fifteen minutes til mandatory curfew. Please proceed home in an orderly fashion. Remember, this is for your safety. Thank you for your compliance " A womans voice spoke over the sound of bustling cars and busses.

The city's streets were filled with people, swarming around everywhere, trying to make it to their destination as quickly as they could before curfew. Some wore masks, and some didn't. Some even held briefcases in their hands.

I looked up in awe at the large sky scrapers that surrounded all around the city. All of it was high tech. There were electronic billboards and large buildings everywhere.

"Yeah, we should get off these streets" Gally said as he began walking. "And I know it's hard, but act like you've seen this all before"

We followed after Gally, swiftly running behind a building as a WCKD car came into view. 

"They've definitely upped of security" Gally said, out of breath as I tried hiding my laughter. "I'm guessing you shanks have something to do with that"

Gally lead us all around the city, practically across the whole city. The tunnel was on the other side.

"Gally, where are you leading us?" I scowled. My legs ached and I just wanted to rest.

"Shh, don't talk so loudly. We're in curfew now and they're after you shanks" He said to me as he placed a finger over my lips. 

I rolled my eyes at him, but I obliged with his orders as I continued to follow behind. He lead us to the end of a street, but it seemed to have been cut off? Or cut in half?

"Gally... are you crazy?" I asked in disbelief as we got closer to the edge. He only nodded before jumping straight towards the other side. 

I looked at Thomas for confirmation, but he instead just went for it and jumped. Newt followed right after him. I gasped. I was going to have to jump.

"Y/N, c'mon" Newt said as he held out a hand for me.

"I-I can't" I replied. I couldn't. If I fell, I would plummet to the floor and die.

"Y/N, I swear on everything, no matter what, you won't get hurt. Okay?" Newt asked. 

I nodded, moving backwards to get a running start before I jumped. I shut my eyes tightly as I jumped through the air. A warm embrace welcomed me, letting me know that I didn't fall. My eyes fluttered open as my face was inches away from Newt's. Our eyes locked and I could feel the heat rising up to my cheeks.

"T-thanks" I mumbled as I stepped away from him.

"Uh, no problem" He responded. I missed his arms around me though, without them I was freezing.

Gally lead us along the wall, leading us to a small balcony with a telescope. We all looked out into the city, our arms resting on the metal railing that made us from falling to our deaths.

"There it is. If Wicked's got Minho, that's where they'll be keeping him." Gally pointed at a large building. "Lawrence has been trying to find a way to get in since forever. The place is crawling with soldiers. Surveillance everywhere, and Scanners on every floor"

"Sounds like a bloody fortress" Newt muttered.

"Yeah, I thought you said you had a way in?" Thomas questioned.

"I might." Gally said as he formed his lips into a thin line.

"You might? What cthe bloody hell do you mean" Newt asked him, his voice raising slightly. I looked at Newt with shock, but I brushed it away.

"You guys can take a look. I suggest Thomas takes on first though" Gally told us. 

Thomas looked through the telescope for a good while, his eyes widening as he backed away from it. Newt went shortly after and I went last. Teresa stood through a window, her brown hair pulled into a neat slick bun and she wore a purple dress with a white lab coat. I'm going to be honest, she looked good. 

"I said I had a way in, I didn't say you were going to like it" Gally grimaced at us

- - - -

We all stood in a room in Lawrence's base. All of us surrounding our conference table. 

"There's gotta be another way in" Thomas said.

"Like what? You've seen the building. She's our only way in" Gally responded.

"Do you really think she's going to actually help us?" I questioned. Teresa had betrayed and lied to us before. No matter how much I missed her as a friend, she backstabbed all of us.

"I never planned on asking her for permission" Gally said with a low chuckle. Brenda and I looked at each other before joining in, laughing aswell.

"Wait, am I missing something here? This is the same girl who betrayed us, correct? Same dick?" Brenda asked, making me go into another fit of laughter. 

"I like her" Gally said to me as he pointed at Brenda.

From the corner of my eye, I watched as Newt's head lifted slightly, facing Thomas. His eyes grew darker as he began to stand up slightly.

"What's going on?" Newt asked. "What? Are you afraid your little girlfriends going to get hurt?" 

"Newt, let's not start this right now" I said to the blond. He ignored, his attention all on Thomas.

"Hmm? Obviously this has never been just about rescuing Minho. Has it?" 

"Newt, what are you talking about?" Thomas asked. 

I locked eyes with Brenda. We had never seen Newt get this angry. Even in the Glade, he never lashed out on anyone. 

"Teresa. She's the reason why Minho's even missing in the first place. And now we have an opportunity to finally get him back. And what? You don't want to because of her?" Newt asked, anger filled his face as he stood up, growing close to Thomas.

"Because deep down... You still care about her. Don't you? Just admit it." Newt spat.

"Newt.. I-" Thomas began.

"Don't lie to me!" Newt said as he pushed Thomas into the wall by the collar of his shirt. "Don't lie to me." 

"Newt, what the hell has gotten into you?" I asked as I pried the blond off of the brunette. 

He turned his attention towards me, pushing me roughly against the wall as I let out a grunt. 

"So, you're siding with the betrayer too, Y/N?" He asked as he pushed me more into the wall.

"Newt! I never said that! Let me go!" I yelled as I squirmed in his grasp. 

All the fire in his eyes slowly dissipated as he realized what he was doing. My back ached as he let me go, onto the floor. The wall now had a small dent from where I was thrown.

"Sorry... I'm sorry." Newt stammered as he made his way out of the base. I looked at him stunned. Tears wanted to pour out of my eyes, but I never allowed them to fall.

Thomas rushed over to me, kneeling down to be face to face with me.

"Are you okay?" He asked as he helped me get up. 

"Y-Yeah, yeah, I'm fine" I replied, brushing myself off. "I'm gonna go check on Newt" 

"Are you sure you should?" Gally asked me.

"Yeah" 

"Okay, be careful" Gally said to me.

I walked up to the roof, finding Newt with his legs dangling off the side. His back was hunched as he just stared off into nothingness, rubbing his right arm.

published : feb 2nd, 2023

A/N : hey! I hope you all enjoyed this chapter. i love how this is going so far.