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"What do you see?"

"It's a girl."

"What?"

"No, that's impossible."

"But it's the truth."

"Do you think she's dead?"

"No, I can see she's breathing."

"Why didn't she awake when she's arrived?"

"I don't know, seriously. Stop asking me."

When she heard a noise above her, she finally opened her eyes. She was dazzled by the light that appeared to her, so she immediately blocked her eyes with her left hand. She looked around at her surroundings, and she saw one guy who had blonde hair, looking at her. The girl's fist accidentally landed on him because of the shock. He heard her groan in pain.

"What the hell is that for?" he said. She sat down immediately and looked around. She saw a 3 box not far from her, a blonde guy, and many people were looking down at them while whispering to each other. She immediately hid at the back of the box when she felt something strange on her.

She hugged herself to calm her down and think about how she ended there. She takes a deep breath before closing her eyes, focussing on what happened to her before.

Wait, what? Why can't I remember anything? Who am I? Why am I here? How do I get here? What's wrong with me? What's my name? She asked herself when she tried to remember how this happened to her.

"Your name is Zelia."

She opened her eyes when she suddenly remembered something. She didn't know where it came from, but somehow she felt relieved to know what her name was.

"Hey." The girl slightly jolted her body when she heard the blonde guy speak. "It's okay. I won't hurt you, even though you punch me. Trust me, I'll explain everything I know why you're here."

Zelia slowly looks at the guy who's now holding a handkerchief for his nose. I think I punched him hard; I kind of feel bad. He looks kind, though.

"It's alright, please; we won't hurt you, okay? We will get you out of the Box," he added when the girl didn't say anything.

Despite the many questions that entered Zelia's mind, she stood up and approached the young man. He smiled at her.

"That's right, Greenie. Now, put your foot on the loop and they will pull you up." The girl obeyed what he said.

Zelia stood up as soon as she got out of the so-called Box and looked around. She was amazed to see that it was all grass; there was also a house made of wood; there were animals and plants; there was also something like a forest; and there was also the big wall that was noticeable at the end.

Someone walks towards the girl and looks at her from head to toe. I don't know him, but I feel like he's the leader here because of his posture.

"Hey, greenbean. My name is Alby; welcome to the Glade." He introduced himself, and he nodded at her. "Do you have a name?"

"Zelia, my name is Zelia." Alby gave her the best smile. He doesn't want to feel the new girl that she doesn't belong here.

"Good for you that you remember your name immediately. Almost here, it took them days to remember." Zelia just nodded, and Alby called the blonde guy, whom she saw earlier, to join them.

"This is Newt; he's the second-in-command when I'm not around. He will take care of you, and he will explain why you are here, but don't expect too much that he will be able to answer all the questions you have." Alby introduces the blonde guy who's named Newt. The guy smiled at her, which is why Zelia nodded at him.

"Everybody, get back to work!" Alby added before everyone left one by one, and only the two of them were left.

"Shall we start?" Zelia hummed and nodded at him before he started explaining.

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Basically, every month, the people behind it or they call Creators send someone inside the Glade. This is their first experience of seeing a woman. Alby was the first to come here and he had been in the Glade for two years so he was considered the leader.

They also have Keepers called, they seem to be the boss in every job. Since Zelia just arrived, Newt said, tomorrow she will test where she should work. They are all working hard here, so they can't just wait and see when they can leave this place.

Zelia knows that every person on the Glade can't remember anything from their past aside from their name. Up until now, they don't know the answers of their questions. It feels like they just born again when they arrived at this place.

"What about those walls?" Zelia ask when they start walking back to the Glade. Newt has finished showing the entire Glade to the girl.

"That's the Maze. We can't just walk, run or enter in there aside from the Runners. Believe me, you won't like it to be part of them." He said and she just nodded. There is nothing more to say because they are not very strict with the rules, at least it still feels like they are free.

"Well, that's the tour. I hope you understand all the rules and what we do in the Glade. You can take a rest on your hammock while the sun still up, for sure it's another long night since we have Greenie." Newt added when they arrive on Zelia's place where she gonna sleep.

She didn't complain anymore when she knew she could only sleep outside because everyone else was sleeping outside, except for Alby, Newt and the Keepers, they all have their own room. Zelia doesn't see anything wrong here, she thinks it's only fair for everyone.

"What do you mean by long night?"

"We make a big bonfire in the center of the Glade to celebrate and welcome the new one. It's just a habit, at least we know, we're still not alone on this world. We do this every month to feel them that they're welcome here." Newt said and he smiled at Zelia.

"Thanks, Newt."

"Don't be, we're all on this together and someday, we can leave this place." He said before he leave her alone. She removed her shoes first before she lay down on her hammock. She took a deep breath and stare at the leaves on tree.

I still don't get it what I'm doing here, I just remember my name. I feel like I was just thrown here because I don't have any purpose in my life. I wish this is not true, it's all just a dream. No matter how hard I try, I really don't know where I started. If this is really how I used to live.

I don't know, there are still so many questions that will never be answered. I don't know if I can really stay in this place for a long time, it seems like it's hard to start over when no one remembers the past to know who I really am.

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The sky was dark when she woke up. Zelia didn't notice that in the depths of her thoughts, she fell asleep. She takes a seat just to wear her shoes.

"Oh, you're up; we're just finishing to build a bonfire. Let's go." She looked up to see the face who spoke to her. It's Newt with his smile on his face. Zelia nodded, and they started to walk to the centre of the Glade, where they would celebrate.

It was only then that Zelia noticed the large bonfire in the middle of the Glade and saw the men surrounding it. The girl breathed a sigh of relief at what she saw. Maybe they really welcome and accept me here.

"I know I said this when you met me earlier, but welcome to the Glade, Zelia," Alby said once he reached in front of the girl. Zelia smiled at him. "Let's go to the centre to officially welcome you."

They walk towards the centre, and she noticed all the boys are now focussing on them, waiting for what the leader say.

"As you can see, we're all boys here, so it's very new to us that the Creators sent a girl here to the Glade. But I assure you that you really are welcome here. We will consider you a family and friends. If you want some private space, just tell me; I can make you your own room. I just want you to be comfortable at your new place." Because of what Alby said, Zelia gave him a smile and shook her head.

"It's fine, I'm okay with the hammock. I don't want you to treat me differently because I'm different from all of you. I just wanted to be fair for all. You can't be the only ones to adjust to the unexpected that came to you." Alby laughed softly and nodded at what the girl said.

"I respect your decision, but if you ever change your mind, my offer is always up. We're looking forward to becoming your friends. Welcome to the Glade again, Zelia," Alby said, and she heard all the noises coming from the other boys watching them.

I guess this is my whole life now. After all, I'm glad I'm alive.