25/7/16
Summary:

WCKD is more than meets the eyes but it might not be so evil as it appears.Blaine spents some time with George which can only end with trouble.Meanwhile things are only getting worse.

Notes:

Songs used for this chapter:
Echo by Jason Walker
Somewhere only we know by The Warblers
Calls me home by Shannon LaBrie

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Five months later

WCKD headquarters, 4:07

His head felt heavy and dizzy.In his short life he had only felt once like this and that was when he got accidentally punched-at least that was what he said-by Gally.He was a shucking mess,maybe even worse than that.

"Wakey wakey"a soft voice called as he felt someone tapping his shoulder.The blonde wanted to groan but chose to stay still.He didn't know where he was or how long had passed,but he knew he was in trouble.

"Should I bake pancakes?"one male-or was it female-voice questioned.

"Yeah because I'm sure the lab also has a pan"

"Say whatever you want but I raised three children,the smell of pancakes always wakes them up"

"I think I have a better idea"

Last thing he heard was a slamming door.This gave him the chance to get up from-what seemed to be a very uncomfortable bed-and face his surroundings.The room was dark and surrounded by two glass walls along with a door at the left side.

"What the--ah!"he flinched in pain as the shocking waves of electricity went through his spine"Bloody hell!"

"Oh look,he woke up without eating nutella"the voice from earlier stated.He saw a slim dark skinned woman standing behind one of the glass walls.She was wearing a white robe and her hair were up in a ponytail.Newt was still dizzy from the electrisity but he was able to see the words WCKD on her clothes.Yep,this was definetly not good.

"You almost fried him"the,as it turns out,man yelled at her"Don't tell me you woke up your son like this"

"I'll have you know,Alby woke up six sharp so he was the one waking me up"

"I don't even want to know how your family worked"he mumbled as the woman punched him slightly at the arm.After both of them laughed they turned to Newt.

"How are you feeling,Newt?"

"How am I feeling?"he asked"I don't know who you shanks are but I don't want to have any relations with WCKD"

"I don't think you understand the situation"the woman argued with a serious tone"We are your saviors"

"Saviors?I'm dying"

"Newt"the man began"you were dead"and that was when it all hit him.He remembered everything,he remembered him going crazy and the letter and Thomas.Oh,Tommy...He killed him.Newt made his best friend shoot a bullet at him,he can't believe he did that.But the question was,why was he alive?

"My friend killed me"

"No,your friend shot you"the woman corrected"In fact,he shot you right in the left part of your brain.Your friend shot the Flare out of you"

"So I'm cured?"

"Pretty much,yeah"

"I have to leave this place"

"I'm afraid that can't happen"the man explained"You're property of WCKD and that means you must stay here.It's for your own safety"

Newt felt anger rising inside of him as he slammed his fist against the wall"You can't keep me locked up in here forever"

"Perhaps not but we are willing to try it"they replied and walked away.Newt was left alone once more with a lot things to think about.He couldn't believe that he was going to end where he started,in WCKD's hands.Yet somehow things seemed a bit brighter than before.He stood up and grabbed a piece of paper that was stuck against the door.

Name:Newton Puckerman

Subject:A5 the Glue

Age:20 years old

Really?He'd swear he was younger than twenty,then again he did look quite young comparing to the rest of the Gladers.

Father:Noah Puckerman(alive)

Mother:Quinn Fabray(deceased)

Sister:Beth Puckerman(deceased)

He couldn't believe what he was seeing.His whole life,his whole erased life was inside of this paper.He tried to hide a small hopeful smile from forming but failed.Sure,his mother and sister were dead but at least he knew who they were.At least his father was alive and at least he wasn't a blank slate.

Notes:Subject A5's depression might trigger the Flare inside his brain.Do not let him out of the maze.

His anger soon replaced his happiness once he realized that WCKD had his life in this.Every little thing he did inside the Maze was monitored and commented by WCKD.He groaned and went to the last paragraph of the page.

His change is rapid-more quick and effective than his sister's-our fears are about to come true.A5 is a lost cause.

And though he agreed with WCKD on this,he tossed the paper away.Yes,Newt was a lost cause and probably too deep inside the pit of darkness to be saved but...they did save him.Why was he here?Even if Thomas had killed the Flare inside of him,what was he doing here?What did WCKD want from him now?

All these questions needed answers that nobody was willing to give.He was alone in the room and who knew for how long.He tapped his foot in anticipation and took a deep breathe.

Newt:Hello, hello, anybody out there?

'Cause I don't hear a sound

Newt wasn't really that kind of guy.He didn't sing and dance in moments of crisis so this experience was very new to him.But for some reason he felt like he had to do it,like something was calling him.

Alone, alone

I don't really know where the world is,

but I miss it now

He just wished he was away from this place.He wished he was with his friends again even if it meant being back at the Glade.

I'm out on the edge, and I'm screaming

My name like a fool at the top of my lungs

Sometimes, when I close my eyes,

I pretend I'm alright, but it's never enough

Newt missed everyone and everything.He missed Tommy and Mihno,the ones that were left behind,Teresa and even Gally.He missed gardening and having Chuck spending time with him.

'Cause my echo, echo is the only voice coming back

Shadow, shadow is the only friend that I have

He faced the glass wall at the left wanting to see someone,a face,something,anything would do.The left wall was different from the right-you couldn't see the other side-but it was this fact that made him hope for someone being at the other side.

Newt and a voice:Listen, listen, I would take a whisper if that's all you had to give

Newt could hear someone singing with him,a soft female voice,but different from the woman working for WCKD.This made him hope once more for someone being on the other side.

Newt:But it isn't, is it?

You could come and save me, and try to chase the crazy right out of my head

Both:I'm out on the edge, and I'm screaming

My name like a fool at the top of my lungs

Sometimes, when I close my eyes,

I pretend I'm alright, but it's never enough

'Cause my echo, echo is the only voice coming back

Shadow, shadow is the only friend that I have

And late enough,he realized what was going on.He recognised the voice and he was sure she recognised him.

I don't wanna be an island

I just wanna be alive, and get to see your face again

I don't wanna be an island

I just wanna be alive, and get to see your face again

Newt:But till then...

The tears rolled down her cheeks-she couldn't see him-but she knew he was there and that was enough.She placed her hand against the glass wall as he did the same,she struggled but managed to see some of his feautures behind the glass.Both of them had a sad smile on their face.

Just my echo, my shadow...

Both:You're my only friend and...

I'm out on the edge, and I'm screaming

My name like a fool at the top of my lungs

Sometimes, when I close my eyes,

I pretend I'm alright, but it's never enough

They soon laughed as they sang loudly at the top of their lungs.Maybe WCKD had infected them both with the Flare and they would go mad,how crazy that would be?

'Cause my echo, echo is the only voice coming back

Shadow, shadow is the only friend that I have

'Cause my echo, echo...

Oh, my shadow, shadow...

Or maybe it was the laughter of joy and freedom once you are trapped inside a prison.Because like a great nation had once chanted 'Better live one hour as free than fourty tough years of slavery'

Newt:Hello, hello, anybody out there?

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Lima Bean,8:09

"I'm done!"Marley exclaimed happily as she closed the door behind her"It might have taken me five hours but he is sleeping like an angel"

"That's my girl"Ryder smiled and kissed his forehead.Blaine took a sip of his coffee-thank God the abandon cafe had plently-and chuckled.He and Kurt luckily never had any trouble putting their children to sleep.In fact they went to their room very early at seven o'clock sharp.And by the time Blaine would check them at half past seven,they were under their blankets.

"Remind me,how did you survive with three?"Marley laughed and turned to Blaine.The man smiled at her proudly before speaking again"You know we made a deal.I would let them charge their phones inside their bedrooms and they would go to sleep early"

Marley and Ryder shared a look trying to hold their laughter.Blaine looked at them confused before realization hit him"Son of a b--"

"I have a baby sleeping in the next room,choose your words wisely"

"Bus"he replied"Son of a bus,my kids pulled my leg"

"Damn right they did"Ryder stated with joy"So are we gonna leave or what?Supplies don't find themselves"

"Right lets do it"

"Actually"Marley began and pulled Blaine aside"I'm having second thoughts about leaving you here alone with George.Maybe I should stay"

"Marley,I know the reason we brought him here is because you wanted to come but you felt safer if George was with you but you have nothing to worry about.He's going to be safe with me"Blaine explained.The younger woman sighed and nodded.

"We are going to be back very soon"Ryder added as Marley and him walked out of Lima Bean.Blaine stretched his arms and smiled.Today was going to be a very quiet d--

The sound of a whining baby echoed inside the room causing Blaine to laugh a little.It reminded him of the old times.

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Breadstixs,8:10

"We're out!"Daisy stated as she opened the fridge.Gally walked towards her and looked inside"Of what?"

"Of everything"the brunette chuckled"Let me remind you that we need supplies to feed nine people"

"She does have a point"Harriet replied and grabbed her knife and gun"I guess we need to hunt"

"And what exactly are you planning on hunting?Cranks?"Gally laughed at her.Hunter ignored the two teens fighting and took his two guns passing one over to Daisy.

"Were are Thomas and Brenda?"

"Sleeping"Mihno explained"At least I hope they are sleeping"Sonya punched his arm as the boy flinched.

"Okay look,we are going to head out and find some supplies in the stores nearby"Hunter explained to them"Daisy,Aris,Harriet and Gally with me.Sonya and Mihno are going to stay with the sleeping beauties"

"Kay Captain"Sonya told him sarcastically while sitting at a table"But you better pay as good for babysitting two kids"

"It isn't babysitting"

"Oh trust me it is"she replied with a laugh"Now go and find something,I'm starving!"

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Lima Bean,8:20

Blaine Anderson had been the proud father of three children,two boys and one daughter,and though he spent sixteen years with them he never ever had felt more exhausted.

That boy seemed to be unable to sleep without the presence of his beloving parents.Something that in a way scared the crap out of Blaine.It was a dangerous and changing world,maybe in three or four days George's parents would change.Maybe they would be just fine but if anything happened to them,what would happen to their son?

Blaine:I walked across an empty land

The man sang softly and quiet to the little boy,swing him from right to left.The boy's eyes shined in admiration as Blaine held him close to his chest.

I knew the pathway like the back of my hand

I felt the earth beneath my feet

Sat by the river and it made me complete

Oh simple thing, where have you gone?

I'm getting old and

I need something to rely on

So tell me when you're gonna let me in

I'm getting tired and

I need somewhere to begin

Saying that he didn't-in a way-take advantage of this new life would be a lie.He was trying to fill in the emptyness inside of him.It wasn't his fault that the kid reminded him of his children.George had Tracy's stubborness,mixed with Chuck's love for his parents.

I came across a fallen tree

I felt the branches of it looking at me

Is this the place we used to love?

Is this the place that I've been dreaming of?

Oh simple thing, where have you gone?

I'm getting old and

I need something to rely on

So tell me when you're gonna let me in

I'm getting tired and

I need somewhere to begin

Finally,it had Thomas' admiration for singing.Of course the kid would love music based on genetics,Marley used to be a small performer and even though Ryder didn't have a music related job,he loved to play drums.And truth be told,Thomas had a bigger love for music than this kid but George's was still close.

Yeah,still close

And if you have a minute, why don't we go

Talk about it somewhere only we know?

This could be the end of everything

So why don't we go somewhere only we know?

Somewhere only we know

And if you have a minute, why don't we go

Talk about it somewhere only we know?

This could be the end of everything

So why don't we go?

So why don't we go?

The little boy slowly closed his eyes once more and Blaine found himself being caught up in the moment.Maybe if he hadn't,he would have heard the door opening.

And if you have a minute, why don't we go

Talk about it somewhere only we know?

Oh, this could be the end of everything

So why don't we go somewhere only we know?

Somewhere only we know

Somewhere only we know

"I think we found something"a male voice stated.Blaine turned around and saw a young boy-with very weird eyebrows-and a dark skinned girl aiming their guns at him.

"More like someone"she corrected.Blaine felt no fear at the sight of them-partly because he could swear he knew them from somewhere-mainly because they were just kids.Probably fighting to survive in this cruel world,they weren't going to hurt him.

As another boy walked inside along with a woman-older than them but still younger than Blaine-their eyes landed on the sleeping baby on the counter.The girl and boy lowered their guns making Blaine sigh a bit with relief.

But it didn't last for long.

Blaine didn't feel fear when he saw the teenagers.But he felt terror when one more person entered.He hadn't changed,still looked as a day hadn't passed,but his face was now covered with scars.In fact the mark under his eye was still there,not as red as it was,which sent a wave of joy inside Blaine.

The bastard had gotten what he deserved.

"Blaine Anderson"the man stated as his team looked at him in confusion"I haven't seen you since WCKD"

"And I thought I'd never see you after it"

"Death never scared me"

"I'm sure of that"Blaine replied bitterly"Still have the scar Jake gave you,huh?"

"It still fucking hurts"Hunter chuckled.Blaine clutched his fist as the other man aimed a gun at him"I never intended for any of this to happen"

"So this is why you almost killed her?Because you were a simple victim?"

"You don't know me"he snapped at him.His team was now avoiding to look at his flaming eyes.The teens were taken aback from what they were hearing,but the woman wasn't surprised.

"Actually I fucking do.You are a traitor,Hunter,and you're always be"Blaine shout at him"The fact that you are willing to shoot me right here,right now proves it.You want to shoot me?Go ahead and pull the trigger.Kill both me and this child,prove everyone that you are a monster"

"Shut up!"he yelled at him in frusturation.He slammed the gun against the table as he teared up"This person wasn't me.I didn't want to kill these people"

"But you did"another voice said.Hunter and his team turned around to see Marley and Ryder pointing their guns at them"Step away from my son and Blaine"

"We are five and there's three of you"the woman from Hunter's team told them"And actually only two of you are armed"

"And who are you supposed to be?"

"Daisy Johnson,S.H.I.E.L.D"

Marley scoffed at Hunter,the man was always proud of knowing people in the government but this was ridiculous.

"And you?"

"Marley Lynn,musician"

"And you can handle a gun?Impressive"

"A girl has to do what a girl has to do"Marley smirked"But I'm also a mother,do you know what's funny about motherhood?"

"Can't imagine"Daisy replied emotionless.It wasn't really her being tough that made the question hard.It was actually rather simple;She had been an orphan all her life-and her short time with her mother didn't make her an expert-but this wasn't something she wanted to discuss.

"You never want to leave your kid alone even if it means him being with a friend"Marley explained"So instead of searching for supplies I watched what was going on from the cameras"

"I'm not really laughing here"

"Oh but you will,so I began panicking and decide to call some friends for backups"

"And this is where it gets hilarious"Santana laughs as she comes inside with two guns"I have about three more people outside waiting for Hunter's head in a stick"

Hunter gulped at the sight of the Latina.He turned to his team and told them to put their guns down"Hands were I can see them"Santana smirked.

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Location:Undentified,9:00

Her eyelashes were too heavy to be opened.She hadn't felt like that since the last time she was drunk.When was that anyway?Probably back in highschool during Rachel's party.

She gathered up her strength and got up from the floor she was lying.The old building was covered with spider webs and dirt.Around her were teams of Cranks devouring small animals.She should have felt sick at the sight...but she didn't.

She was hungry and thirsty.

But she wasn't going to be near these creatures.She scratched her arm for a while until it began bleeding.Then she digged her nails inside and laughed.

A small mouse ran across her making her jump a little.She watched the white creature trying to escape from the Cranks reach.One of them almost got to it but Quinn grabbed it first and lifted up in the air.

"That's my lunch"

"Not anymore"she laughed and bite its head off.Like I mentioned earlier,she was hungry.The Crank growled at her"You're a mean newborn"

"I'm not mean"she argued as she took the last bite of the mouse"I'm freakin hungry"

The Crank growled once more as he attacked her.Quinn dodged the attack and landed on top of him.The two of them battled on the mud as the rest of the Cranks cheered and banged their fists against the ground.

Quinn grabbed his jaw and tried to break it from the rest of the head.The Crank cried in pain as the blonde grabbed a rock and banged it against his sculp,breaking it.

"I called his nose!"

"He doesn't have one,idiot!"

"Oh his leg!"

The Cranks began battling once more for their upcoming dinner.However,Quinn didn't really care about them,she was too caught up in her own thoughts.Home,she needed to go back home.She needed to fight the madness inside of her.

Quinn:It's funny how, the walk of life

Can take you down without a fight

So many years, can lay behind

Regretfully until it's time

She wasn't like them.Quinn Fabray wasn't a Crank,she had enough sanity inside of her.Yes,they were different from her.She wasn't crazy.

To realize the moment

When you turn around

I'm coming home to breathe again

To start again I'm coming home

From all the places I have been

With nothing but a voice within

That calls me, calls me home

They were savages.She was a human being,she had her memories and own free will.Meanwhile these creautures were past gone and probably had already become brainless.

Back in the day when I was younger

I was so lost and proud

I've gained the world but it will never

Compare to what I've earned

In the quiet moment

When the earth holds still

The Cranks stared at her for a while with confusion.Then again,who were they to judge her?They knew she was insane but a kind of soft and romantic insane.Yet,still insane.

I'm coming home to breathe again

To start again I'm coming home

From all the places I have been

With nothing but a voice within

That calls me, calls me home

Calls me home

However,the stopped paying attention once she came inside the building.They were afraid of the woman-which was probably the only sane thing about them.Or maybe it was a simple surviving instinct.

I'm coming home to breathe again

To start again

I'm coming home to breathe again

To start again I'm coming home

From all the places I have been

With nothing but a voice within

That calls me...

"You have a beautiful voice,mother"

Quinn looked at her daughter closely.She was just like when she last saw her,her blonde hair were straight down and her hazel eyes shined.Beth beared a close resemblance to her beloving mother,which made her look like an angel had fallen from Heaven.

"Are you really here?"

"No,I am not"Beth replied with guilt.Quinn faked a smile at the image of her daughter and sighed"She is in a better place now"

"She is a Crank"

"I assure you,she has found peace"Beth smiled"and now you will find too"

"I need to find Rachel"

"You can't,you're a Crank"she stated with a sharp tone.Quinn shook her head in denial while Beth led her at a broken mirror.The blonde was taken by surprise as she faced her own image.

"Is that me?"

"I'm afraid so"

The Quinn she was seeing did look like her.Only her eyes were red and wild with black circles underneath.Her blonde hair were torn apart and her arms were full of red marks.

"No"Quinn kept repeating as she paced back and forth"I'm fine,I'm okay,I'm alright"she continued shouting the words at the top of her lungs.

"You need to calm d--"

"No!"Quinn shout in frusturation slammimg her fist against the mirror.A piece of glass cut her hand but she ignored it letting the blood drip.

"I'm just fine!"she laughed.Her laughter was mad and psychotic,it would sent shivers to anyone's spine"Everything is fine!"she chuckled and began pulling some stripes of her hair.

"Stop this"

"It's uncomfortable"she mumbled and continued.She began laughing again as Beth's face dropped.The younger girl held her mother's shoulder.

"You're crazy"

"Maybe I'm ordinary and the crazy is you"Quinn smirked and played with her hair"Plus madness is the new trend"

Beth sighed as a fake smiled formed in her lips"Keep in your mind that you are a Crank.From now on,you'll forever be a Crank-stay with them and survive"

Quinn smiled in respone and turned to leave"I'll go and find some dinner"

Beth walked her mother walking away and felt a pain in her heart.It was the downside of still having her humanity.Maybe she shouldn't have agreed to this-but now she was too deep.

Beth would do what she was told,but not for keeping her human side,she was going to protect her family from Malick and Hive.Even if it meant killing Thomas...