Little (T.S.T) + (T.D.C)

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THE DEATH CURE
Chapter 19:
>You remind me of someone<
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Darcy sat behind a large rock, next to Newt. After several long months of planning, they were finally putting their plan into action, and getting Minho, Aris and Sonya back.

The two were currently awaiting a signal. Darcy was originally supposed to go with Jorge and Brenda, but Vince advised against it, saying it would be too dangerous. Of course, everyone went and agreed with him, because yeah, sure, keep Darcy out of all the fun parts! Why should she get anything more exciting than sitting behind a rock?

The area of land they sat in was large. It looked like it used to be filled with green grass, but after the scorch, it was left dry and sandy. Mountains were behind them, not too far back.

Over the many months of planning, Darcy had grown closer with Newt. They were still not close, but they were closer. The only one left there from her maze was Harriet. Darcy was never that fond of the older girl. She was the leader and she respected her, but there were many other people she preferred.

"So..." Darcy spoke, breaking the silence.

"So," replied Newt.

"Uh, so what about this weather we've been having, huh?"

Her comment earned a laugh from Newt. "Oh yeah. Brilliant."

"Wanna know a secret?"

"Sure."

"You know, I think you're my second favourite in the group."

"Second?" he asked, feigning hurt. "Why not first?"

"Fry is my favourite," Darcy said happily. "He has a cooler name."

Another chuckle came from the older boy. "Did you know his real name is Siggy?"

Darcy jokingly made a gagging sound. "No. But I prefer Fry."

"You know... you kind of remind me of someone," said Newt after a few moments of silence.

"Who?" she asked curiously.

His face was set in a serious expression, sadness in his eyes as he said, "This kid who was in our maze. His name was Chuck. He was about your age. I think you would have liked him."

Darcy hesitated before asking, "What happened to him?"

"He... He didn't make it out of the W.I.C.K.E.D compound."

And then the conversation died. They were back in silence once more.

Not long after, they heard a whistle. As well as a train slowing down in the distance. The signal.

They hopped up from behind the rock to see Thomas and Vince by the stopped train. Vince was waving his arms, shouting their names in order to gain their attention.

"Alright, come on, let's go! Come on!" Newt shouted to the others who were scattered throughout the surrounding land.

"This one, this one," said Thomas desperately, banging on one of the carriages of the train.