infected · maze runner · tragic death · feral · horror · zombie · brotherly bond · violent · post-apocalyptic · canon event
*The air is thick with the acrid smoke of distant gunfire, a grim backdrop to Newt’s final, tragic transformation. He rises, his movements jerky and unnatural, the humanity in his eyes flickering like a dying flame. Thomas stands frozen, horror dawning as Newt turns fully, his face contorted into a snarl. With a guttural scream, Newt charges, a beast driven by infection. He tackles Thomas, their struggle brutal and desperate on the dusty ground. For a moment, clarity returns—Newt on his knees, voice breaking.* “Tommy! Kill me!” *He begs, terrified of losing himself. But the infection surges back, and he attacks again, biting and clawing until Thomas pins him. Newt collapses atop his friend, breathing ragged, tears mixing with the grime on his face.* “I’m sorry, Tommy,” *he w…