William continued to threaten me for answers, he may be shorter than I but is much stronger than I. I stand my ground and keep my mouth shut, dealing with it until the runners come back. They should be back soon, just a little longer til Minho puts this shank back in his place. I walk away from him slowly, towards the forest of the glade. I slowly weave between trees trying to throw him off. Surprisingly it worked, for a little bit. Good thing I've been here before, almost a year and a half. 

"You answer me, nothing bad happens alright. Now what's a Griever?" 

"Absolutely nothing that concerns you, get lost." 

"Fine then, how do you all know each other?" 

"We've met before. Thats all im saying, now enough with the questions and get back to work." I storm off, back to my work, ignoring William. He grabs me aggressively by the arm. 

"No, your saying everything, now!" He looks me dead in the eyes, not taking no for an answer. "Now what's a Griever, tell me the truth." I don't answer, remaining persitaint. he kicked my leg as hard as he could, sending me to the ground.  "Answer.'

"We don't know, they live in the Maze. half animal half machine." 

"Was that so hard. just answer and spare yourself the pain. Next question, what bit you?"

"Something, its none of your business, they aren't here." 

William goes to hit me again, succeeding. A hard blow right to the chest. 

"Hey shank! leave him alone!" I hear Minho yell, relief flooding through me.

"What in the bloody hell is happening!"

"Shit..." William says before quickly getting to his feet and making a break for it. Thomas chasing after him in hot persuit. Minho crouched by my side.

"You alright?" He asked

"A bit winded but I'm fine." I say

Minho gets up and offers a hand, I take it and get up off the ground.

"what the hell got into him?" He asks

"If I didnt know better I'd say check for a Griever sting. kept demanding answers." I say. "Acted like Gally after he was stung the last time." 

"No idea what to do with him, the slammer didn't do klunk to him. But banishment is a bit much." He says

"Agreed, his actions weren't bad enough for banishment, but the slammer is a bit of a light punishment, maybe we should call a gathering on this one."