Today is the choosing ceremony, me, Caleb, Mum and Dad head up the stairs with the others Abnegations making a rhythmic booming noise fill the stairwell. When we get to the top we line up alphabetically. The names slowly get called out and as my name approaches I get a ringing noise in my head. Caleb squeezes my hand.
Caleb's name is called and he walks slowly towards the bowls; I don't know why he's worried, as far as I know he's always known where he belongs. He picks up the knife cut his hand, holds it over the stones. I see him breathe out clench his fist and move it to the water. What! What is he doing? Caleb's transfer sends the whole room into chaos. Marcus asks for silence and eventually everyone quietens down.
As I walk up to the bowls my hands shake and sweat. I pick up the knife and "ARGHHHHH!" I DIGGED IT IN TO DEEP! I wince and shake my hand around to make it feel better, I watch horror struck as I see blood fly everywhere. I see a drop land on top of the glass and hear Marcus shout "CANDOR!" Shit.