AN: So, another unexpected chapter before we return to the Glade. Disclaimer: First/Second Chapter.
"Come along, Miss James. We've lots of work to do, no time to waste." A rat-faced man commanded.
She said nothing and let him push her wheelchair. He exited her room and he led her to a series of right turns, left turns, and then a trip to the elevator.
As soon as the elevator dinged, the doors parted to a hallway of chrome walls. It was dreary. She continued to follow him until they stopped in front of fogged glass sliding doors. It had automatically opened after he had put his hand on a machine for scanning.
"Ah, Miss James," The highest-ranking officer had greeted. "So glad you could accompany us."
She grimaced but attempted a weak smile to keep up with her reputation. No one knew what she was capable of. Everyone thought she was the most valued person around but her value was very questionable as her work and contribution seemed to be kept under the wraps.
"I'm sure you've met Mister Edison and Miss Agnes?"
She nodded.
"You'll be working with them today. They are observing the Maze trials as of now and you can find them there," She pointed to a slightly ajar door. The man pushed her to the room, even when her hands were free. She couldn't complain because why not? Why do the work when someone's doing it for you?
The restraint was easy to remove, but she needed to keep playing the dumb card. The plan should go the way it should. She may be impatient, but she learned to be patient these past months. She spent months on end analysing possible options. The best choice was the Switch. The Swipe had done its job, yes, but she had taken care of that.
"Hello, I don't think I introduced myself properly. I'm Teresa. Teresa Agnes." Teresa held out her hand, waiting for her to shake it. She took it and smiled lightly.
"That idiot over there is Thomas Edison." Teresa pointed to a sixteen-year-old-or-so boy who was facing a computer system inputting several things.
He noticed Teresa pointing at him and waved at her.
She waved back.
"Your name is?" Teresa inquired.
"Madison. Madison James." She introduced herself in the same manner as Teresa.
"Nice. Named after James Madison?"
"Sort of. My family's last name is James. They decided Madison was a girly name so they named me that."
"I thought they changed your names?" Teresa whispered.
"Exception. We have a close relation to the highest ranking officer, Chancellor Paige." Madison retorted.
"Oh, no wonder you're close with Doctor Paige." She replied.
"Not really. She just took my sister and me under her wing because of my mother."
Teresa nodded in understanding.
"I hope you aren't mad at me or something."
Teresa laughed. "Why'd I be mad at you?"
"Special treatment?"
"Nah. It always happens. If you know someone on the inside in an organisation like this, you'd get easy access."
"Thank you for understanding."
Teresa merely smiled.
Thomas stopped doing what he did and made his way towards them.
"Hey, I'm Thomas. You are?" He looked at Madison, waiting for her reply.
"Madison. But you can call me Maddie."
"Aren't you the one who's always in the presenting room?" Thomas inquired and Madison nodded in response.
"Didn't you have a sister─"
"We've been looking at her sister for hours, Tom." Teresa snapped.
"What?" Thomas asked.
"She's in the Trials." Teresa replied dryly.
"Oh."
"Is she alright?" Madison asked in concern.
"Yeah. She kicked Gally right where it hurts the most. Priceless." Thomas laughed. Madison quirked a smile and Teresa giggled.
"So we keep looking at them?"
"Yeah." Teresa and Thomas replied simultaneously.
"Okay then."
"It is of utmost importance that Madison is to be kept restrained. I will call in a nurse to ensure that that is implemented throughout the months prior to her arrival in the Trials. Her sister Monroe, who we've already put as a Constant in the Maze, was not treated the same way and we are avoiding Madison's state to be changed."
"Why is that so, doctor?"
"The twins can be extremely cunning. If both of them are to put it simply, out of their control, we might not achieve our goal."
"Aside from that, my sister had reprimanded me from using our 'barbaric' methods. I'm not one to disappoint as my family shunned me for what I've worked so hard to achieve. Anne was the only one to have ever kept in touch, I don't think I'm quite ready to lose one more piece of my family."
"Well, of course. I will try my best to help young Madison prior to her arrival."
"Thank you. Please take Miss James back to her room."
"Very well."
The man had gotten inside the room and collected Madison who was animatedly talking to Thomas and Teresa. I just need to get them to trust me. She thought. The plan will go more smoothly that way.
"Wait. I need to ask something." The man hesitated but agreed nonetheless.
"Can I get your room number? Maybe we can talk outside of here?" Madison suggested.
"Sure. It is room 153 2nd floor, Thomas's room is just across mine." Teresa replied.
"Thank you. See you later!" She smiled.
Getting back to her room was awful. She made friends. She made friends aside from Madison. The real Madison. The Switch just complicated things. She groaned. All for the plan. No complaints.
A nurse was in her room and an extra cot was placed across her own. The man had left her with the young nurse who was seated on her own cot.
"Hello, I'm Veronica─" She began, smiling.
"I don't need a nurse." She snapped.
"Doctor Paige─"
"I don't care what she says. LEAVE." Madison interrupted.
"But─"
"LEAVE!" The nurse yelped and got her suitcase. She scrambled to get out.
Madison seethed. Taking away her freedom was one thing. Having someone look after her in her own private space made things even worse.
She locked the door and took off the restraints on her stomach. She sat on the cot. She glared at the wall. She stood up and screamed. The sound echoing throughout the empty walls.
She was so angry. They were going to pay for what they tried to do against her.
AN: I tried my hardest in characterization. Don't kill me. More about the plan and of how they switched will be revealed in the future chapters.
AsgardianGrizzly: Not my best chapter but like I said in the latest chapter of TLT, there may be a possibility that I'll update this tomorrow to make up for the shortness of this chapter.
The real world is scary: Well, this isn't exactly what happens in the Glade, but here are the events happening on the other side.
green angel01: Thank you! I hope this doesn't disappoint.
Randomreader: There is Minho/OC. That's all I can say.
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