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The Janson Sisters - prologue
I wrote this 3 book long fanfic on Wattpad last fall and finished the last book in early January 💀. Idk if it’s a good idea to post it here, but I will. My grammar is probably preposterous, but I just wrote it for my friend and I so it’s fine.
The Maze Runner Fanfic - About two girls named Maria and Lydia who are on the journey of self discovery and why they were created. Will they live?
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It was cold, dark and still all at once. There was a loud blaring sound as lights flashed in the small room, illuminating only so much "Hello??" Lydia yelled while frantically looking around. She soon realized it was hopeless to try and see her surrounds, as it was almost impossible to see without light. She realized a girl next to her, but she wasn't awake "Hey!" She yelled while lightly shaking the other girl's shoulder. The girl didn't budge, the only thing that moved was her hair and that was only from Lydia shoving her.
A loud alarm blared again, this time the room started to move "HELLO?? HELP!!" Lydia started to scream as she tried to stand up. One of her only concerns were that the other girl wasn't waking up and whatever box or room they were in was moving higher and higher. She started to look around, seeing nothing else was in the box besides them "HELLOOO!!" She extended her scream. Which was to no avail, as no one seem to answer her. She looked up, seeing the box was coming fairly close to a red dot. She then realized the red dot was growing closer "Oh shit" she said to herself.
The box then stopped; another loud beeping sound echoed "Why is it coming back up?" Someone yelled from the other side. Lydia stared at the ceiling, as she scooted over so she was closer to the unconscious girl. The ceiling then opened, allowing the bright sun to shine in "Quick open the gates" a male voice commanded. Lydia felt herself grow more anxious, the metal gates above her were then lifted. She felt as though the only sort of protection she had was taken from her "It's...two girls." the Blonde boy said in a confused tone. The blonde boy had a thick British accent that sort of rang a bell, but she didn't know from where, he didn't look familiar.
Without warning, a boy with these angry looking eyebrows hopped in "Stay back!" Lydia shrieked as he inched towards them. The boy stopped, he looked confused "What's wrong with her?" He questioned while gesturing to the unconscious girl. Lydia glanced at the girl before looking right back up at the boy, making sure he didn't do anything weird "I don't know" she replied. He nodded "Okay. Well let's get you two up" he said while reaching for the unconscious girl, which was a mistake. Lydia then shielded herself over the girl, feeling a need to protect her "I don't know who you are, how do I know you won't do anything weird" she said while still covering the girl. He stared "Newt, Thomas come down here they won't comply" the guy spoke again. Lydia frowned "If you touch me or her, I will hurt you" she threatened, hearing her voice crack as she tried to defend herself. The guy with the furious eyebrows rolled his eyes "We're not going to hurt you" he said as the two boys he called for jumped down.
The blonde British boy and his friend, who had dark brown hair and a very slim face shared a glance. Lydia could tell they weren't fully on board with whatever the guy with the stern eyebrows was saying and she took advantage of that. The three discussed with each other about how they were going to get the two girls out of the box, when The blonde British boy reach towards the unconscious girl. Lydia pushed him back "Too close buddy" she said rudely, Newt sighed as he attempted to at least get the girl up. The two started arguing, Newt didn't understand why she was so threatened, and Lydia didn't understand why he didn't get why she felt that way.
With all the commotion, it had awakened the previous unconscious girl. When she finally opened her eyes, the first thing she did was shield herself with her forearm. The sun was shining right into her eyes, blinding her from her surroundings "Look, now you woke her up" Lydia said while shaking her head. Newt seem to of had enough, reaching in their direction again was another mistake he made. Since Maria didn't have the first clue on what was going on, the first thing she did was defend herself "Don't touch me!" She yelled while punching the blonde boy. Everyone watched as he flew back, creating a loud thud as he came in contact with the metal box.
Maria covered her mouth, realizing she could have just made a huge mistake "Alright that's enough!" A boy above them yelled. This was a new voice the two hadn't ever heard "Guys get out of the box" he ordered, the boys that were in the box with the girls then climbed out.
All the boys backed up "Hello gals, my name is Alby. We do not plan on hurting you" he started to explain, Lydia then interrupted "Why can't I remember anything?!" She panicked. Alby sighed and nodded "I know you're scared, probably confused and we were all like that when we first came up in the box. I know you have no reason to believe my word, but I promise If you come out of the box nothing bad will happen to you" he said with a very convincing tone. Lydia stood up slowly, holding a handout so it could help the other girl.
As they stepped out of the box, the feeling of the grass felt unreal and so soft at the same time. For some reason, the sun was even hotter outside the box "Now follow me" the guy named Alby instructed. The girls shared a glance, debating on if they should actually follow or not. Lydia shrugged and started to follow him "If they wanted to hurt us, they would of by now, right?" She said in a low tone, low enough for Maria to hear. Maria nodded, agreeing as she too followed the unfamiliar man. Mass majority of the area was a huge field, but the biggest eye sore was the 100-foot walls that surrounded them. All sorts of plants grew off of it, it seemed to mainly be Vines. Alby then turned around once they were far enough from the group of boys "Now I know you don't know where you are or who we are" he started while crossing his arms. Lydia put her hands on her hips "Yeah, why are we here?" She questioned "You sure have a lot of questions. But like everyone else, so do we" he said while turning back around.
Alby gave the impression that he had all the answers, but from what the girls could tell - he didn't. He kept rambling on, about how they first started up here, how the maze is the only way out and they had already tried everything. The system in this place he called "The Glade" sounded like a well-built society. Of every question Lydia threw at him he had an answer for, this whole thing sounded like a joke "So, what you're saying is. You don't know who put us here or why and we just have to survive?" She said a tone that indicated she didn't believe him. The guy sighed "Yes, we live in this place like a family. All we have is each other" he explained while still walking. Luckily while Alby gave them a tour, a lot of things were brought up and discussed. They figured out the types of jobs there were, and Lydia had her heart set on being a Runner. Maria on the other hand, desired being the medical assistant.
The sun was setting, and the beautiful horizon glow peeked over the wall "Now I don't know you too. But you will get your names back in a few days. It's the one thing they let us remember about ourselves" he started "And I meant it when I said we wouldn't harm you. Though still stay aware because these Shanks have never been around a girl. Well, from what they can remember of course" he said as he warned them. The sun was gone by the time they made it to the so-called Homestead "I had Chuck here set up your hammocks. Please feel at home" he said while saying his goodbyes "And never shy away from asking me questions. I'm sure everyone here would have answers for you, but you can always personally come find me" and with that he walked away.
The Janson Sisters - chapter 2
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Chatter grew loud as the girls slept, the boys were so curious about them that some of them didn't even stop looking at them. The boys were too loud however, as it woke up Maria. She slowly opened her eyes, seeing boys huddled around her "Oh, good morning Green bean" Chuck said as he gave her a smile. Maria smiled back, she liked this one "Morning" she said while sitting up. Lydia was still out, fast asleep in her fetus position "How'd you sleep" Chuck asked. As Chuck talks to Maria, the rest of the boys become uninterested "I slept good thank you. How did you sleep?" She asked him as she slipped out of her hammock. They continued talking, his company was very welcoming and he sort of reminder her of a little brother she didn't remember having. A sense of urgency to protect him no matter what came into play "Sorry to interrupt you, but what is your name?" Maria asked while she retied her shoe. He laughed a little "My name is Chuck" he introduced himself "And I want to assume your name might Janson. You kept whispering it in your sleep" he said while putting his hands on his hips.
Maria shrugged "Sounds more like a boys name" she said while staring at Chuck. Lydia sat up, catching the twos attention "Morning" she greeted as she popped her neck and back. They greeted her back, seeing dark rain clouds start to fall in.
Rain poured down, almost flooding the place "Does it normally rain this hard?" Maria asked as she watched people run around. The girls sat on a bench with Chuck, chatting about small things in the glade "A lot of the guys already have interest in you guys" Chuck said while laughing to himself. Lydia leaned back "Which ones?" She said as she saw random boys running around, not seeing the one guy she was truly looking for. Chuck smiled "Zart and Gally for sure have a crush on you, Greenie" he said while pointing them out. Maria laughed too, entertained "Oh no way, who's into her" Lydia asked as she gestured to Maria. Maria's face turned a crimson color "Oh, Ummmmm" Chuck said while scanning the area "Him" he said as he pointed at a boy. The girls followed to where Chuck was pointing "Winston" he named. As Chuck pointed, it seemed to of caught Winston's attention "Oh and here he comes" Lydia stated the obvious. Maria nudged Lydia, hearing as her dear friend kept laughing "Be nice" Lydia reminded her as Winston grew closer to them.
Chuck greeted Winston as he approached them, Maria viewed him as secretly as she could "Not bad" she whispered. Lydia nodded as she started to look else where, maybe seeing the one guy she was weirdly interested in knowing. Winston then walked up to Maria, he stuck his hand out "Hello, I'm Winston" he introduced himself. Maria reached up and shook his hand "Hello, its nice to meet you" she said while standing up. Their conversation was then cut short, screaming and shouting erupted from the Maze's entrance "What's happening?" Lydia asked as she too stood up. Winston took off, running towards the rest of the crowd "Hurry, we need to get over there" Chuck said as he tried his best to run. The girls followed, trying to stay with Chuck so he wasn't left behind.
The boys were screaming, yelling things like "Come on! Minho you can make it!" and "Minho just leave him!" another shouted. The girls pushed threw the crowd of screaming boys, seeing that the entrance to the maze was closing "Who's all in there?" Maria asked while trying her best to peek over someone's shoulder. Lydia saw it clear as day on what was happening, in the maze she saw Minho as he tried his hardest to get Alby back to safety. The walls were getting close "Minho! Leave him!" Chuck yelled out, Lydia looked down at Chuck. With no warning, Lydia then sprinted into the maze, feeling as multiple hands reached for her "GREENIE!!" Gally yelled. Lydia sprinted as fast as she could towards Minho "Come on" Lydia said as she took one shoulder, seconds later louder hollers echoed as Thomas ran into the maze as well. The loud bang of the door fully shutting boomed "Good job Dumbasses. Now were all going to die" he said while letting go of Alby. Lydia rested her hands on her knees, trying her best to catch her breath "For fuck sakes" Lydia mumbled as she looked down at Alby "Why is he unconscious" she asked. Minho sighed to himself as he lifted Alby's shirt to reveal the sting "I had to do what I knew was right" he said, barely giving an explanation. The loud growls ricocheted off the stone walls "This is going to be a long night" Lydia said, slightly complaining.
Maria took a sharp breath, like she had the wind knocked out of her "Maria" she blurted, almost like it was something that forcefully came out. Gally raised an eye brow "Maria??" he questioned "My name is Maria" she said as she looked at him. He didn't seemed impressed "Of course, some big event happens and you so happen to figure out your name. Whatever, it doesn't matter. Glad to hear you figured out your name" he says as he pats Maria's shoulder before walking off. Maria sighed, feeling slightly ashamed "Don't sweat it Maria. I'm glad you figured out your name" Chuck said while he punched her arm. She smiled "Thank you Chuck" she said as she turned around. In the distance, she could see the Gardens and standing up against a post was that blonde haired boy. She didn't like him, as negative as that was she knew something wasn't good about him - Or that's what she assumed. She didn't understand why she didn't like Newt, something about him just really irked her. Like she knew something no one else did.
The rain finally slowed down to a sprinkle "Newt is our second in command, but I'm sure you already knew that" Chuck said while he dropped down into his hammock. Maria stared at the doors, wishing they'd just open so the rest of the group could come back in. One day in here and the only other girl was already breaking rules, running into the maze and getting stuck out there. Maria only really stuck with Chuck, he was her comfort and she found him to be like her little brother "Chuck, do you think they'll make it?" she asked, hoping he'd have some sort of closure. Chuck didn't answer, instead he handed Maria a little wooden star with little designs in it "Have this, It was something I was originally going to give it to the other Greenie. But, you know" he said while walking away. Maria stared down at the star, seeing the the little swirls that were engraves "Hey" she heard next to her. She didn't have to look to know who was standing there "Hello" she said while looking at him. Newt stood there, with his arms crossed "Chucks telling everyone you figured out your name" he said while standing right next to her. Maria side eye'd him, she hummed in response and Newt caught on quick "Well, Maria. I'm Newt. But you should know me anyway, you punched me" he said while looking over at her. Maria looked him up and down, viewing his figure "I don't know what it is about you. But every time I see you I have a feeling that I shouldn't be around you" he said while turning his whole body towards her. Maria felt a little uneasy "I feel the same way, Something about you really bothers me" she replied back while also turning towards him.
The night was long, the only thought on everyone's mind was the debate on whether or not the rest of them were going to make it. Majority had doubts, meaning the people who thought they could make it was slim.
maze runner boys headcanons
little things they would do if they were dating you
Newt
•loves to kiss right at the base of your jawline
•will come up behind you and do this
•loves putting his arm around you
•always giving you hugs
•calls you “love” and “sweetheart” (maybe darling)
Thomas
•constantly kissing your hands
•showers you with compliments
•forces you to be big spoon
•constantly holding your hand or touching you in someway
•calls you “baby” or “angel”
•leans his head on your shoulder any chance he gets
•likes to lay in your lap
Minho
•constantly flirting and trying to get you to blush
•loves to kiss your neck and cannot get enough of your lips
•calls you something like “princess” and “sugar”
•will occasionally let you style his hair if you’re lucky
•loves it when you wait by the gate for him to come back home
•makes you fall asleep on top of him very often
•always wants to make you laugh
Gally
•compares hand sizes a lot
•very needy and kinda clingy (in a cute way)
•loves kissing your collarbone and forehead
• likes it a lot when you sit in his lap(I can’t explain it, it just makes sense)
•calls you “short stuff” and “babe”
reminder:these are my personal opinion
requests open
This is so incredibly true and definitely something I’m guilty of bc it’s so easy to do- I love this study and will probably use it as a reference for future writings
thank you!!!!
The Fandom Versions of TMR Characters
The TMR fandom is amazing. It has a significant number of great people. It has some very talented editors and writers.
However, like every fandom with a good following, it has its issues. One of its worst ones is honestly one of the most obnoxious things one can have in my opinion.
It has awful mischaracterization. It's less of completely changing a character's personality and more of going off one trait and making that all that they are.
It feels like Thomas gets portrayed as an idiot who only asks questions or doesn't ever listen to anyone. He also gets called overrated even though he's the main character of the series.
We first get introduced to him when he's a Greenie with no memory (except for his name in the books). Of course he’s going to want to know what is happening to him. The Glader's start out revealing very little to not intimidate the Greenie's which has to be frustrating. While it is clear he wants to figure almost everything out throughout the series, that's a very human trait. He’s also definitely not stupid. WCKD/WICKED picked him to work with them because they saw something in him. He is incredibly intelligent and quick on his feet. A lot of the time, he’s given no notice to make a decision. He just has to make it. Whether it's running into the Maze to save Minho and Alby, having to decide whether or not to go through with Newt’s note, or going back to the place that started all the pain and torture, he wasn't truly given time to prepare for such important and life-changing decisions. Despite this, he always did his best to make them.
Newt probably has the worst fanbase. I love him as a character. He’s been through so much and is still doing his best to keep everyone in line and afloat which is extremely admirable.
The problem is that people water his character down. They’ll treat him as though he isn't a Second-in-command, the second longest surviving Glader, a suicide survivor, and resilient to the most dangerous situations.
Newt is not someone who would need protection. If anything, he was a protector. He would have to do things such as banish Gladers (his friends), to protect the other ones. He was a Runner before he got a limp. He stood up to Thomas in the movies when he thought he was just being paranoid, showing that even though he does love his friends, he isn't afraid to confront them if he thinks they are wrong. The way he still remains loyal to the people he loves when he does though, is another trait that deserves more acknowledgement. He went out of his way in the movies to hide that he was slowly dying in front of everyone’s eyes and losing his mind just for Minho. He never expected to make it but didn't care. In the books, he lied to his friends about being taken to protect them from himself. He’s so strong, self aware and beautifully written.
Minho is sarcastic and does have witty comebacks. However, he’s so much more than that.
He was the Keeper of the Runners. For around three years he was not only doing the most deadly job, but training others to do it as well. He wasn't allowed to have fear or be weak in the Maze. Not when the cost would have been his life. Something more complex about him is the way he covers up his actual emotions. During Chuck's death in the movies everyone else is allowing their tears to fall. However, he closed his eyes so he wouldn't cry. Whether it's because he doesn't want to cry in front of people or just doesn't want to cry is uncertain, but both are painful to think about. Another thing about him is very subtle character development. When he first gets caught in the Maze, not only does he give up at first, he at one point leaves Thomas and Alby behind, showing his intense desperation to live despite him wanting to stay realistic. In the last two movies we don't see any other instances of him being willing to accept defeat or leaving others behind. While he may have been given the tag ‘the leader' it isn't something that could ever or should ever be denied about him.
His bond with Newt is also something that honestly deserves more recognition. From the way he dropped to his knees in the movies to how Thomas didn't tell him how he really died due to how much the two cared for each other, they are nothing less than platonic soulmates.
Gally gets a lot of hate. He’s seen as angry and ‘that character who killed Chuck’. In a lot of ways though, I think he's one of the most logical, relatable, and realistic characters.
While some people think he just randomly hated Thomas and Teresa, that's not at all true. In the movies, he seems civilized with him when they first meet. While his action of shoving him before he could go into the Maze may have seemed performative, the fear was most likely needed for Thomas to grasp the gravity of the situation. He can also be seen shaking hands with Thomas in Greenie night after the fight. In the books, he went through the changing. He was stung so he got some of his memories back the way Alby did. He told Thomas that he recognized him from those which was why he was suspicious towards him. His concerns were valid. Everything did change after Thomas and Teresa, and a lot of Gladers ended up dead. At one point, they had both worked for WICKED/WCKD. Something was up with them, the exact way he said there was. If someone came to my home and changed everything I knew I wouldn't trust them either. He cared for the Gladers and wanted the people he lived with for years to stay safe and be alive. He didn't want to just kill Teresa and Thomas. He wanted things to go back to how they were in a sense. He was afraid of leaving his home. He was afraid of change, the way so many people are.
He didn't kill Chuck. He would never hurt Chuck. In the books, WICKED had both him and Chuck under their control. In the movies, he was stung, meaning his actions did not belong to him. Even then, he was not aiming for the sweet kid. He was aiming for Thomas, who in his mind at the time, was one of the ones who had started him and his friends years of pain and suffering.
Movie Aris is my favorite. He is very sweet but the way people will describe him as innocent is wrong.
I do consider him and book Aris two different characters. So for now, this is strictly about him in the movies.
He’s seen alone when we first meet him. His friends are gone, and people are talking about him like a circus animal so it makes sense why he wouldn't want to be around anyone. He’s generally quieter than a lot of the main characters so he can get mistaken for just a background character. However, he literally got everyone out of WCKD. He never got any recognition for saving them, but he still did. When he does open his side of the door for everyone to get out there is at least one unconscious, previously armed guard on the ground, with his weapon now being held in his hand. This shows that he is capable of taking care of himself despite his at first glance passive demeanor. He knows to break the control pad to buy everyone time and books it. What must be less than an hour later, he’s helping take down Cranks with a single bat, also showing quick thinking from the way he knows to trip them so they could focus on getting away. Not to mention, he’s doing all of this after finding out his friend (and possible lover) is going to die. On a lighter note, we see his face light up and how much he talks with Sonya and Harriet when they all meet again, showing that he's not afraid of speaking to others. He just has a few and specific group of people he feels comfortable actually talking with, which is literally just being an introvert.
All of those are why he is not innocent or in need of saving. He knows how to look after himself and others.
That's just the basics of The Maze Runner fandom's mischaracterization problem.
maze runner lmao
Newt looks like Tommyinnit.
(I'm a maze runner fan now. I'm on chapter 39 of the first book and am gonna get the rest and then I will watch the movies).
