I do not own Divergent series. Storyline is my own. This is my first fanfic for this series. Enjoy
Chapter 1
Tris
I stood outside surrounded by cops and FBI. There was chatter and orders being shouted, tactical teams being briefed on what to do if this was to go south and I was to fail. I tried to tune it all out as I decide my next plan of action. The suspect was getting out of my control. I couldn't wait any longer, I had to get in there, buy some time. I turned to my commanding officer.
"Joe you have to let me in there. I can settle this without any casualties." I saw him debating the pros and cons in his head and decided to go in for the kill and seal the deal. "Just think how good this will look for reelection…ending yet another crisis without bloodshed seems like a great track record to me. " I knew his weakness. Joe would do anything to stay sheriff. He nodded.
"Ok, go in, but set up a plan with tactical in case something goes wrong and we have to get in there. I don't want my best negotiator getting killed."
"You got it." I said determined, scenarios already running through my head of how I could pull this off without tactical. I hated having to use force. I had failed if force was needed. I set up a plan with tactical and then pulled on my vest. I put the ear piece in my ear to stay in touch with the chatter around me. I headed back over to Joe and we had a silent conversation with out words. He was a close friend not just of mine but our family. Hit hit me on the shoulder with a fist then I turned to walk in to the convenient store. I heard Joe talking to him on the phone.
"Hi, yea listen Al we're sending in someone. Shes trying to help you, so how about as a sign of good faith when she comes in can you send out two hostages." There was silence, probably him asking why. "Well, it would show that you are cooperative. A woman or child. Sounds great. Shes on her way now." He nodded to me and I was gone. It was moments like these that I lived for. The rush of adrenalin, the moment in time when everything around you slows down as you approach what can possible be your death, completely focused on getting everyone out alive.
I pulled open the door to see a mother and her child standing in the breezeway between the doorways. I looked at his face shocked to see who it was. I tried to keep my face neutral. I knew all I needed to know about this guy but I never took a look at his pic for some reason. I kicked myself for it, I never skipped steps. Al, who I knew from high school, years ago is in this position holding up a convenient store. I can understand why. Lost his house, in the middle of a nasty divorce, possibly losing custody of his kids after being laid off, it was enough to make anyone be pushed to the edge.
"Tris, what are you doing here? You're who they are sending in to help me?" He scoffed. "Great."
"Hey Al, why don't you let the girl and her mom go, and we can catch up on all that has gone on these past few years." I said calmly almost bored.
"You have no idea! I had a job, wife, kids, a beautiful house, and I lost it all! With out warning it just all comes crashing down!" I catch the blinking red dot just over his left shoulder, letting me know the sniper has a shot and is ready to take it should I give him the sign. I hope it doesn't come to that. The little girl whimpered at his raised voice and the mothers lips trembled.
"Ok, well why don't we let these ladies go, and then we can talk about that and maybe what we should get for lunch. I don't know about you but I am starving." He looked at me confused then shook his head.
"In case you haven't noticed were in a convience store I can grab anything I want."
I nodded, "That's true, but you would be adding to an already long list of crimes. Do you really want theft to be added to kidnapping and robbery? At least this way the city has to pay." He kinda chuckled nervously.
"Ok, fine." He roughly pushed the ladies forward causing the little girl to fall and start crying. I helped her up and she looked at me.
"Hi there, what's your name?" She looked at me with big brown eyes wet with tears.
"A-Audrey," She stammered.
"Wow, that is a beautiful name. So, Audrey can you do me a favor and tell Joe out there that we would like some subs from Tonys down the street. Two vegetarian specials…" I glanced over at Al when he made a gagging sound. "Ok, a vegetarian a meatball special." Al nodded. The little girl had stopped crying and was trying to focus on remembering what I told her. I knew Joe could hear me, but giving the little girl something to remember would help her to not be so scared. "Ok, lets go. " I ushered them to the outer doors and hollered that hostages were coming. They were met a SWAT team and ushered to safety. I sighed and turned back to Al who now had the gun on me. "Ok, Al lets go have a seat….this may be a while."
We walked inside and sat down….little did I know the turn of events that were about to happen would change my life forever.