The Variable

by freedwinner28

He is one of their strongest contenders in the Maze. But he isn't responding as they have anticipated. And so the question remains. "What makes Minho tick?" This is the story of how far WICKED is willing to go to get the blueprints they all coveted. Even the Keeper of the Runners won't be able to escape from them.

1. The Variable

Disclaimer: I do not own the Maze Runner series, the Glade, the Grievers, or Minho. These things and person are all owned by the awesome shank who goes by the name of "James Dashner". So thank him.

variable

noun: an element, figure, or factor that is liable to vary or change

"Is this really necessary?" He raised his head from where it rested on his folded arms and looked at his partner with weary eyes.

"Everthing we do here has a purpose. Whatever purpose it is, its main goal will always be to get the necesary blueprints that we need." The older man's voice sounded clipped and cold. It was devoid of any emotions, as if they dealt with lab rats instead of humans. He continued, "These past few months, Subject A7 has been giving us a bit of a hard time. He is not responding to the Variables like most of the Subjects. Hence, we're not getting the blueprints we need from him. Don't get me wrong. That doesn't mean he is different from the rest. He simply needs to be introduced to the right variable. Something..."

"Something that makes him tick."

"Exactly, Thomas. And I know just what it is." At that moment, Janson smiled at him. It was genuine but it gave the younger boy neither comfort nor peace of mind.

Thomas focused on the monitor in front of him. It showed a 16-year old Asian boy with olive skin and jet black hair. He was talking with another boy, laughing at something he just said.

Subject A7. Minho.

The kid had no idea what's coming for him.