-Disclaimer-

i do not own the story or the characters or the pics. Just my character, Thalia.

"Thalia," Brenda called as the black haired girl ran past.

"They're here!" Thalia shouted back. She opened the door and crashed into the closest scientist who glared at her and looked back at the scene in front of them. An asian boy was screaming at them. Thalia pushed her way forward and went inside the chamber. Some of the boys stared at her while others watched Thomas clutch a chubby boy who looked dead. Thalia grinned and waved.

"Hi," she beamed. The woman gave her an irritable look.

"Not now, Thalia," she hissed. Thalia ignored her and stepped forward just as Thomas bust forward and attacked Gally. Thalia froze. This wasn't the Thomas she knew. The two boys fought viscously. Thalia looked at the others. They all were shocked or sad. Two boys stepped forward and pulled Thomas off Gally. One of them was asian and the other had blonde hair which was windswept to the side.

"Thomas," the blonde boy murmured.

"No!" Thomas broke free and ran to the chubby boy's body. His cries and screams were heartbreaking. Teresa put a hand on his shoulder but he shook it off.

"I promised him!" Thomas screamed to no one. Thalia watched him, frozen in shock.

"Thomas?" She whispered. He looked up at her, his eyes wide and red, then hung his head low again, hugging the body. There was no recognition when he looked at her. Thalia couldn't tear her eyes away from him. He looked so tortured and over taken with grief. Everyone stood in silence, eyes down.

Finally, he sat back, quiet. He stood up and Teresa immediately took his hand. The woman spoke again but Thalia wasn't listening. She was caught up in her own world of terror and pain. Suddenly there was a loud commotion. Thalia whirled around and saw the group of people storm in. They wore the familiar gray clothes and held guns. They started shooting. Thalia ducked as bullets riddled the woman's body. She fell down, blood spraying everywhere. There were screams.

"Run!" A man shouted to the boys and Teresa. "Your life depends it." And he bolted out of the room. The Gladers followed immediately in a mob. Thalia was pushed and kicked to the side. She gasped in pain.

"Don't go," she struggled to her feet and followed them. There were more gun shots and screams. Thalia clenched her jaw and focused on her running. They ran outside and hurried into a bus. Thalia was right at the back of the group. Her heart thumped painfully as she waited anxiously to get on. Finally, she climbed up the stairs and got on the remaining seat. The bus started and drove away. Thomas was shouting something but no one moved.

Thalia looked around, frightened, and saw that she was sitting near Thomas and Teresa. The blonde boy was sitting next to her and the asian guy was across her.

"Who the shank are you?" The asian boy demanded, glaring at her. Thalia shrank back.

"You're one of those bloody Creators aren't you?" The blonde boy narrowed his eyes. Thalia stared at them, scared.

"No," she shook her head. "I work for them but that doesn't mean I did this to you-"

"Why are you here?" The asian boy interrupted.

"I don't know," Thalia felt alone and small. "I just followed you." The boy snorted.

"I don't trust you," that was all he said.

The rest of the trip was silent and gloomy. It felt like eternity for Thalia. The drive was uncomfortable and she always had to be aware to brace herself for the brakes or the turns in case she fell on someone. Especially the blonde boy. The woman next to her was explaining the Flare to Thomas and Teresa. It worried Thalia. They still hadn't gotten their memories yet.

When they finally reached the place, they had food and went to their assigned rooms. Thalia was sharing with Teresa in a separate room.

"I remember you," Teresa said as they settled into their bunk beds. Thalia was sleeping on the top.

"You do?" Thalia grinned. "Yay! Do you remember our sleepovers?" Teresa nodded slowly. Thalia felt a glimmer of hope and happiness. "Remember Rachel?"

"I think so," Teresa sounded uncertain. Thalia lay on her mattress and tried to relax. The room was silent. Her ears rang. After a few minutes, there were soft sounds of laughter from Teresa but she didn't say anything. Thalia sighed and tried to push away her thoughts. Her body felt heavy and sleep quickly overcame her.