Through The Sorrow (Newt fanfic)

CHAPTER 3

Newt started to give me a tour of the Glade. He pointed out the jobs that people do, and they were the Builders, the Runners, the Slicers, the Gardeners, the Chefs, the Sloppers, the Med-jacks and the Baggers. You get a job according to what your best at. I also noticed that Newt had a slight limp when he walked, which confused me a little. But it seemed like a past injury because he wasn't in any type of pain.

"Hey Newt, what's your job?", I asked him while sitting down at a tree. He followed and sat beside me.

"I'm second-in-command, right after Alby. I used to be a Runner, but I hurt my ankle a while back so I had to quit. Now, I just care of the Gladers, and the greenies. Just like you", he said while turning his head to me.

"I see....", I exclaimed while looking out to the Glade.

"Starting from tomorrow, you're going to start trying out different jobs to see which suits you. But since you're a girl, I don't think it would be necessary for you to try out the Slicers. Someone like you wouldn't like slicing up piggies and lambs", Newt said with a slight chuckle at the end. Slicing up animals?!

"Thanks...I guess...", I said while bringing my knees up to my chest and hugging them, putting my chin on top.

I looked over to the Maze, and suddenly saw about five guys run out the entrance. Wait are they the Runners? Wow they look tired. They must have to run all day long out there.

"The Runners are back, come on I'll introduce you to them", Newt said while standing up. I followed him, but he stopped first and turned to me. "By the way, watch out for Minho. He may seem nice but he's a real player".

I just nodded and Newt leaded me over to the puffing boys. They were drenched in sweat and were all muscular.

"Hey shanks, got our new greenie today. But we had a bloody gender change this time", Newt said. The guys blinked before turning to me. All their eyes widened and gasped.

"Woah! We got a girl?!", one brunette stated.

"Why did they suddenly change genders?" , another said.

"Alright shanks, head to the map room. I'll be there in a minute", one said, who seemed to be the leader. He was a tall, muscular Asian guy who's shirt was stuck to him from his sweat. The other guys soon walked off, still gawking at me. So I guess they've never seen a girl before.....

"Nice to meet ya' greenie, I'm Minho", the Asian said while holding his hand out for shake. I shook it and remembered what Newt said about Minho. Apparently he's a player, but he doesn't seem like it.

"Nice to meet you too...I don't remember my name yet...sorry", I said awkwardly.

"Ah don't worry about that, you'll remember some time. Maybe if you hang with me more often, I'll be able to help you", Minho said while winking at me. Okay now I see why Newt said that.

"Alright alright, no flirting with the greenie", Newt said while glaring at Minho.

"Aww come on Newty. How come you get a shot with her then?", Minho whined.

"You shut up. You wouldn't have a shot with her smelling like sweat anyway. Go to the showers you shank", Newt said while pushing Minho away. I couldn't help but laugh a little at Minho's defeated face, but that soon washed away.

"Come on, it's time for dinner", Newt said while limping back to one of the wooden buildings. I followed him and soon saw all the boys sitting down at picnic tables, eating food. They were chatting a lot, while Newt brought me over to the main table.

"Hey Frypan, we need two servings of today's dinner. New female greenie today", Newt said while jabbing his thumb back at me. The one called Frypan looked back at me and cracked a smile, before nodding. He had a scratchy beard and was tall, and rather greasy from all the cooking.

"Alright, two meals comin' up", Frypan said while walking away to start the meals. Newt turned back around.

"Let's go find a seat", he suggested and we started to search around for a free table. I noticed a lot of the boys tried to squish over so that they made a spare seat for me. But Newt wouldn't allow it and just glared at them.

Eventually, we found one and sat down at it. We talked for a little while until Minho and some small, chubby kid came over and sat with us. They had two trays with them with their dinner on it and Minho sat beside me, while the younger kid sat beside Newt. He only looked about 12 to me.

"Woah, are you the newbie around here?! You're a girl!", he said while pointing at me.

"Oh really? I hadn't noticed", I said with a hint of sarcasm. Minho beside me laughed while patting my shoulder.

"Nice one greenie", he said while grinning. I couldn't help but smile back.

"Oh sorry, I'm Chuck! I'm the youngest person here!", the kid said while grinning. I nodded at him, smiling since I still didn't remember my name.

Newt and I's food soon came and we started to eat. I didn't realise how hungry I actually was and finished up the food pretty quickly. I noticed that Alby hadn't come to eat dinner, but Newt told me that he usually eats back in the homestead, by himself. Alby seemed really un-social and always pissed off. I'm not sure what has gotten him like this, but Minho said he's always been like this.

"Alright, the doors should be closing in about two minutes. We should start heading to bed. Chuck, you're in charge for sleeping arrangements for the greenie here", Newt said while standing. Chuck nodded while Newt turned to me and smiled."I'll see you tomorrow, I'll take you to your first job. Just get a good nights sleep and you might remember your name".

"Alright, see you tomorrow", I said back.

"Bye", and with that, Newt walked off to check on other Gladers. I turned back to look at Chuck and Minho, and saw them looking at me.

"What is it? Why are you staring at me like that?", I asked confused. Was there something on my face? Suddenly, both Minho and Chuck grinned at me, making me more confused.

"Newt totally likes you! He's never this mooshy and sweet around anyone!", Minho said while looking off into the distance, smiling thoughtfully.

What? Me and Newt? No way! Newt wouldn't like someone like me!

"You guys are ridiculous! Newt is just being friendly", I defended myself before standing up from my seat.

"Oh come on! How can you not see the way Newt looks at you?", Chuck said while pointing at me again.

"Pfft, I'm going to look around more", I said while rolling my eyes and walking off.

"Don't go outside the glade! Rules need to be followed, even if you're a girl!", Minho shouted out behind me.

I sighed and made my way to what Newt called the Deadlands. Apparently, that's where all the people who have died are buried. Newt explained that people die here from Grievers, diseases and major injuries. It was terrible to think about, but it seemed peaceful around that area, so I went there.

I sat against a tree and blankly stared out over the small grave stones that were poorly made in the ground. Everything here looked run down and badly built, but it's the best the Gladers could do. They were mostly inexperienced, being only young teenagers. But they seemed to live pretty well. They were surprisingly independant.

I tried to rack my thoughts for any memories or people that I knew before, but nothing came to me. It was really frustrating to have your memories completely wiped. Heck, I don't even know what I look like, or how old I am.

Suddenly, the letter M started to appear in my mind. What was that for? I tried to think harder, and more letters started to appear. Is this....my name appearing? I finally was able to collect all the letters and make out the word.

Mickey....

My name is Mickey.