Disclaimer: Still don't own the Scorch Trials, just my characters. Phew...
Chapter Thirty Seven:
The walk has been quite and uneventful as the tracks seem to part and disperse. The light of day was gone just about and there was no moon that lit the way just yet.
Hours of walking it was decided it was time to eat. We unpack and spread the food equally but the protions were smaller and everyone had a sip of water and munch on what little we had left. It was enough to stay alive but it isn't going to be easy. Less breaks as we have to ration now meant to serve a small army.
I sat along a round boulder as I kept to myself eating what was some sort of granola bar. Time was of the essence and we was short on it so the break was fast followed by more walking.
Up and down hills and peeks my feet screaming for a relief, I have a light load. I was given a machete and Jacob got a axe. We weren't able to slavage Claire's guns because it had a lock that needs to open by her finger print from what I was told. Jacob was half tempted to severe a finger or two, but I knew what ever this new biotechnology needed to be used by, the designated person must be alive.
Some of the guys tried to engage conversation with me but I didn't budge. I had nothing to say, I wanted this operation to be over fast so I can get us the damn Cure.
"Alright just up ahead will rest for a few hours." Calls out Minho. He's taken on leading us, it was relief for Nyx as he hung closely to Jane. Curie sat beside Jacob propping her head on his shoulder. Jorge and Brenda got a fire going, while Fry sat at the edge warming himself off. Minho fell flat on the sand ready to sleep some of the strain off. I took a area further away. Aris was alone as well.
"Mind some company?" Newt said with a bright yet worn smile as he sits without an answer.
"I'm not really in the mood to talk." I said with a yawn.
"Good, I wasn't in the mood to listen." Newt said with a laugh punching me on the shoulder. "We'll just sit here and watch the stars."
And that's what we did side by side I was alone with Newt as the massive cluster of stars shine with the moon finally rising. It was beautiful to observe, and having Newt so close brought a ray of joy to my heart.
A hour or so in, Newt was passed out leaning on my shoulder but I didn't move. I closed my eyes and slept for some time, until I woke very suddenly.
Nyx was crouch besides me as he turns my head towards the northern west side of the mountain. There was Aris steadily walking away from the rest spot
"I was watching guard but he must thought I was asleep."
"Now where do you think he's off to?" I whisper.
"Something didn't feel right about him, and if I'm correct he's up to no good." Nyx whisper back.
"Alright are you armed? We gotta follow him."
"Yes, now let make pace. I don't want to risk a Tesla event again. For all we know he might lead the girls to us."
I lean Newt's still body on the ground, as I quickly rush past the sleeper's grabbing a transmitter and place the reciver in Curie's lap. Sticking my macheteon a strap I got from Minho. I and Nyx follow the silhouette of Aris quick yet stealthily.
The Moonlight was present to show us the way as we gave chase. What lied at end will, it'll be dealt with quickly. What ever Aris is up to, it will be stopped. One way or another!