Chapter VIII

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'She's lying! She's a liar! There can't be two Mazes!'

He eventually gave up and entered his cell. I turned away immediately and Newt followed me.

'He's bloody crazy!' Newt said. He said 'bloody' many times. It was cute, I have to admit.

'I'm afraid that the others will believe Gally... Who knows what they'll do.'

'I won't let them. Anyone can see that he's a loony.'

We stood next to each other. I leaned into his shoulder.

'Thanks.'

It was all I could think of to say. And it wasn't due to his presence. I consider myself a brave person, but in that moment, I just wanted to hide from everything. And everyone - well, maybe not everyone.
'We should get going. The Gatherings are in the Map Room.'

We reached the map room. I felt numb. A couple of guys were sitting down. The Keepers. I guess they were like our Council. I sat next to Newt. Alby began to talk:

'We're gathered here to discuss the recent and awkward events, and what will we do next. I think all of us know what's happened and how Maria got here. But I would like to know more about how things worked in your Maze, Maria.'

I don't know how, but I began to talk, and my voice didn't even quiver.

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