W.I.C.K.E.D
Date: 8/17/2043
To: My associates
From: Ava Paige, Assistant Director
Subject: Maze Trials, experiment 2
I greatly regret to inform you that W.I.C.K.E.D's funds for the trials are running low. With the flare epidemic spreading so rapidly, aid looks unlikely. If this dilemma is not dealt with, by the end of all three of our experiments, supplies will run out and we will be forced to discontinue all of the trials.
There are many possible ways to deal with this problem, but many include tampering with the trials which could prove to be dangerous to our cause. While unethical, I propose that we discontinue one entire experiment. This would reduce the cost exponentially and leave the other two trials untampered with.
We have prepared for scenarios similar to this. As you all know, four subjects in each experiment are 'special' as you might say. These subjects, four lee experiment and two per group, have been affected by the chemicals in their air supply that suppress the abilities we have gifted them with.
In experiment 2, the one I propose we discontinue, these subjects are: Group A subject 0563 (Nathan) who can manipulate air, Group A subject 0263 (Newt) who can manipulate earth, Group B subject 0463 (Elizabeth) who can manipulate fire, and Group B subject 0452 (Christina) who can manipulate water. We call these subjects producers.
These attributes, once activated, will help the subjects survive without W.I.C.K.E.D interaction. This will be accompanied by the retraction of the grievers and beetle blades, and the discontinuation of the maze's nightly rotations. Also with a final shipment of supplies, both groups will become self sufficient until the enhanced subject's abilities arrive.
Personally, having to gotten to know these subjects since they were children, even though they will be discarded by our trials, I want them to have as normal of a life as possible. I propose that we open the passageway between Group A and B's maze.
At one point or another, a subject will locate the passageway and find the alternate group. What will occur between the two groups afterward cannot be known for sure, but also would no longer be of interest to WICKED, although I believe they will handle it civilly. This would allow the subjects a chance at possible repopulation and a future that was taken from them as children for the greater good.
This scenario will benefit everyone involved and enable W.I.C.K.E.D to continue the trials with experiments one and three in both groups A and B.
This proposition is controversial but is the most promising course of action in my opinion. This will all be discussed at our daily 0700 meeting and if there are no oppositions, this plan is to be put into action immediately. For your convenience, I have attached the enhanced subject's files to this email.
I look forward to discussing this matter with you tomorrow morning.
Ava Paige
Attachment three of four
Subject 0463 (Elizabeth): Group B
Appearance: 5'4, 133 lbs, long dark blonde hair, green eyes, 15 years old, athletic body type.
IQ: 243.
Notes: her high IQ allows our mind manipulation to exist in her brain instead of shutting it down like it did with the others. This allows her to manipulate the element of fire, a feat that three other subjects also have in their respective elements. She experiences migraines during times of high stress and brain activity which may be a side effect of the mind manipulation.
Relationships:
Elizabeth is the adopted younger sister of subject 0618 (Alby). She joined his family when she was eight after being relocated from her old home in England when her parents became sick. Months later, they were both taken off the streets after fleeing their home. Her adoptive parents never returned home and are assumed to have been killed while looking for food.
Once in our care, Elizabeth and Alby remained close until Alby was put into the Group A maze upon turning fifteen. Afterwards, she maintained a friendship with subject 0263 (Newt) who had been friends with Alby and later developed a brief romance with him.
While previously deemed unfit for the maze trials because of her untruthful and sarcastic interview answers, she proved herself worthy and as the eighth subject in Group B's maze, Elizabeth entered the maze.
I've become obsessed with the Maze Runner hype. It's like a sickness...like the flare. It takes over and drives you mad with fangirling;) I started writing this a while ago and I wasn't going to post it because I have enough trouble with writers block on my other stories, but I've decided this story is going to be my vacation of sorts.
But unless the introduction was too subtle, WICKED has three sets of experiments instead of just one, so they discontinue one so they can keep the other two going and open the gateway between Group A and Group B's maze. Also they basically activate four gladers with superpowers. Sound like a good story? Then follow, favorite and review away my readers!
-Bella