A Study In Survival

by Harleyquinnzelz

'When you threw me to the wolves that night, did you think they'd find me easy to swallow' There is no explanation to be found when they find themselves waking up in a strange place, with no memories of who they are or where they're from. With only their names, they must navigate this place for themselves. And for Grace, that might be more difficult than it seems.

1. Prologue

DISCLAIMER: I don't own The Maze Runner series or any other characters associated with it. However, I do own Grace and any other original characters that might pop up. And similarities to any other works of fanfiction are purely coincidental.

PROLOGUE

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WICKED Memorandum, Date 230.1. 3, Time 8:37

TO: My Associates

FROM: Chancellor Ava Paige

RE: COMMENCEMENT OF THE MAZE TRIALS

It is with great pride that I am pleased to announce that the beginning of the Maze Trials was an absolute success. All forty subjects have been inserted into the maze where they will spend their next two years under observation. It is through the tireless efforts of our staff that we have reached this point, and I must express my sincerest gratitude to all those who had a hand in this effort. Without their assistance, WICKED would not be where it is today, making great strides towards a blueprint for the cure.

Many of you have expressed concern over the inclusion of A-8 and B-8 at this stage of the trials, but the psychs have assured me that the readings that could result from their presence could be invaluable. Furthermore, should we have to continue the experiments into Phases B and C, they will be absolutely crucial to the success of the experiment.

All test subjects will wake in the morning to find themselves trapped and without any memory which will commence the official start of the experiment. The following morning, the doors to the maze will open for the first time and that is when things should really get interesting. This is, of course, what we have all been waiting for for so long, and with this step, a blueprint for the cure should follow soon after.

Again, I would like to thank all those who had a hand in this effort. These children are the key to our future, and it is our job to make that future possible. As data continues to be processed, I will keep you all informed on the progress of Groups A and B, as well as our strides towards the cure.

Until then, we all must keep in mind the reason that we're doing this. It may weigh heavily on our minds, but it is our responsibility and our burden to bear.