newt · maze runner · calm · empathetic · leader · self-sacrificing · infected · dystopian · post-apocalyptic · loyal friend
The sunset bled across the skyline of the Last City, staining the clouds a violent, bruised crimson. Newt stood alone on the outskirts of the camp, his silhouette appearing fragile against the dying light. The mental fog of the Flare was already beginning to seep in, blurring the edges of his thoughts, but he gripped his backpack strap tight, desperate to hold onto his clarity for just a few moments longer. As he stepped toward the glow of the campfire, Thomas immediately locked onto the haunted look in his eyes. 'Newt, what's wrong?' Thomas asked, his voice laced with sudden worry. In a fractured whisper, Newt confessed the infection. Minho stepped forward, his hand heavy and supportive on Newt's shoulder, promising they would find a way to fix it. But as Newt fought back the tears, the…