Chapter 20:
Melissa's story:
Melissa was working at W.I.C.K.E.D for about two years when they brought in a new boy. She had to go over his file and give him a tour of the place. When one of her co-workers went to give her the file she sat down. She opened it. She saw they name first. She gasped. Her brother. One of her best friends. She got startled when another file was threw down in front of her vision.
"Another one. They came the same time. Forgot to tell you about this one. You have to give her a tour as well." her co-worker walked away. Melissa was nervous to open the other file. She just opened the first one. She observed the front page. Then she kept reading on.
New name: Thomas
Age:10
Group A
Melissa wanted to stop reading but she didn't. She didn't want to. After reading Thomas' file she opened the other one. She had to blink when she saw the name of this person.
New name: Avery
Age: 8
Group A
Group A. Melissa thought. Why Group A? She didn't understand. She was a girl. Wouldn't she be put in Group B. Maybe Wicked wasn't telling her everything she should know.
BACK TO THE GLADE:
Avery was ready to punch someone. She still didn't know what that person meant. What did she mean, try and resist. Tie yourself to something so that you don't lose control. She just didn't understand. Everyone seemed to be getting on her nerves lately. She was still going out daily with Minho and Thomas, but the med jacks also wanted her there to help with the girl. Avery never heard of the lady from the maze since that day, until now.
Avery ran through the maze on her usual routine. Minho told her to go to the north door today. So here she was running. She ran past the same old ivy covered stone walls. She found her way around easy. She probably would have been out her with Ben, but... She did want to think about it. She stopped for a break when the voice came back.
Avery W.I.C.K.E.D is going to test you very soon. Resist it. I know you think I am talking like some crazy person, but you need to listen to me. I am your only hope.
"Wow. You don't let up with the resist thing, do you?" Avery asked the air. She heard a soft chuckle in the wind.
I know. But they are trying to turn everyone against you, so that they will banish you. Then once you are banished they have something else planned for you. You need to trust me. The person finished talking. Avery thought about it for a minute. Should I trust this person? Who has only spoken to me twice? Avery gave it some more thought before responding.
"Alright I trust you. I will try and resist. I will tie myself to keep me in control. Got it." Avery finished speaking.
Good. Now you should probably tie yourself to Minho. He is the only person that can keep you calm. Okay Francesca? Avery stopped when she heard that name.
"My name isn't Francesca." Avery stated. The person sighed then explained.
Yes it is. W.I.C.K.E.D changed it before you went in the box. They didn't want the boys finding out about you when they went through the changing. It's stupid if you ask me.
"Okay, so you know my name, but I don't know yours. Can you tell me?" Avery said a little bit curious.
Melissa, my name is Melissa. And You and I know each other. Then she was gone. This Melissa person left Avery feeling depressed. She wanted to asked Melissa more questions, but Melissa never gave her a chance.
"Okay, Avery. When you start to feel like punching someone, or want to kill or just get mad at someone for no reason. Think about Minho. He will calm your thoughts. You can do this. Don't let W.I.C.K.E.D get to you. Okay girl? You got this." Avery said, having an inspirational speech with herself. "And I am crazy" Avery said before turning back towards the Glade.
Think about Minho whenever you get really angry and nothing will happen., Avery thought while running. Do they think I am Superwoman. I am a girl. Who gets moody over nothing or something really stupid. This is going to be hard.