The Glade 10
When Newt left the room Gemma could hear shouts outside in the Glade.
"What do you think is happening out there?" asked Minho.
"I don't know I would check but Newt said to stay inside," said Gemma.
"Do you like him or do you think of him as a friend?" asked Minho.
"Uh, I like him a lot, why do you ask?" said Gemma giving Minho a weird look.
"Well I see the way Newt looks at you and if you don't like him then you shouldn't lead him on," said Minho.
"Well I do like him a lot and thank you for worrying about him, I might not be here to worry about him." Said Gemma.
"What do you mean you won't be here to take care of Newt?" asked Minho. Gemma explained to Minho about what she saw in her dream and that they were going to kill her. Minho didn't say anything for a minute.
"I'm sorry," said Minho.
"Well what can I do," said Gemma.
"I know but-"started Minho but was cut off by a Newt.
"Wicked brought you something," said Newt coming inside the hospital. Gemma didn't know what to say or do. All she did was stand up still while Newt tried to explain what happened.
"The box came up and nobody was in the box, the only thing inside the box was a small box," said Newt, Gemma tried to listen to Newt but all she could think about was the small box they found.
"What's in the box?" asked Minho.
"We don't know, the box won't open," said Newt.
"Why?" asked Gemma.
"We don't know, but Alby thinks it's because we tried opening it and he thinks you should open it but I told him no," said Newt.
"Let me see the box," said Gemma.
"Gemma, you don't have to do this, "said Newt.
"Newt I'm sorry but if this means that I have to die to save all of you guys then I would do it in a heartbeat," said Gemma giving Newt a serious face.
"Okay…"said Newt going out of the door of the hospital. Gemma gave Minho a look and said bye. When Gemma left the hospital she caught up with Newt. Newt didn't say anything but Gemma knew that he was mad, Gemma didn't care. If Gemma had to die to save Newt, she would do it in a heartbeat. She grabbed Newts hand and locked her fingers with his. Newt looked back and gave her a weak smile. They got to the box and saw Alby.
"Is she going to do it?" asked Alby.
"Yes, yes she is going to do it." Said Gemma giving Alby a dirty look. Gemma looked at the box, she squeezed Newt hand. Newt whispered in her ear," You don't have to do this."
"I know but I want to," said Gemma whispering back in Newt's ear. Gemma let go of Newt's hand and went inside the big box. Gemma saw the small metal box. The box was made of metal or some kind of strong metal. The box had to be lifted, Newt said that the other Gladers have tried to lift it but the box wouldn't open. Gemma tried to lift the box up. She hoped the box wouldn't lift up. The box lifted up. There was a blue button. Gemma didn't know what to do, should she press it? Should she leave it alone? Gemma didn't know so she looked at Newt first then at Alby.
"Do I press it?" asked Gemma.
"Um, I think?" questioned Alby. Gemma did as she was told. She got down on one knee and pressed the button. She expected something to come at her, but all she got was a loud noise. The noise was everywhere in the Glade. Gemma quickly covered her ears, she got out of the big box and Newt gave her a hand. When Gemma got out of the big box the sound went off. Alby looked terrified, you couldn't really picture his face. His face was a mixture of hope, frustration, and anger.
"Everyone get back to work!" yelled Alby. "I want all the keepers in the gathering room. Gemma you too." added Alby. Newt gave Gemma a look. Gemma was scared out of her mind, all she wanted to do was go take a nap. Newt all of a sudden pulled her into a hug. Gemma needed that hug, bad. She wanted to cry. But she didn't want Newt to see her cry so she hold it in.
"Are you okay?" asked Newt.
"Yeah," said Gemma, but Newt knew Gemma wasn't okay. Gemma took Newt's hand and he locked his fingers with hers. They slowly made their way to the Gathering house.
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