**Watch this music video: Monster by Skillet..and in Chapter 1: Panic, watch the music ideo Back From the Dead by Skillet- gives me TMR vibes.**

Last 2 paragraphs from Book one: The Defender (Maze Runner)

When Minho was done cleaning as best he could, he put a bandage over it. And then gently pulled her back so she was leaning on his chest. He wrapped his arms around her and laid his forehead on top of her head.

"We're out...we're free. I owe you a sunset date, Sunshine." He whispered into her hair. And despite the heartache and grief she felt, she smiled.

WICKED facility:

She sat down at a board table, wiping the remnants of fake blood off her forehead.

"I think it's safe to say the Maze Trials were a complete success. I wasn't expecting so many survivors, but...the more the merrier. Thomas continues to surprise and impress. And for now, they seem to have taken the bait. It's too soon to say...but they could be the key to everything. So let's move forward. It's time now to begin Phase Two."

One young doctor raised his hand, "Ma'am, what about Subject A0?" He inquired.

"Excellent question Dr. Prior, Subject A0, while being a mistake, sent to the wrong maze, has surprised us with remarkable kill zone patterns. Her Serum injection seems to have been a positive result. However the antidote seems to be wearing off, so we will need to monitor that closely. But all in all, everything is going remarkably well."

Dr. Prior pursed his lips and nodded, marking something on his clip board.

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Hope you Shanks enjoy book two!