AN: I do not own anything Divergent related!

I haven't read any of the books only seen the movies. Decided I wanted to give a bash at an Eric related story, the chapters only short as I'm just finding my feet with this story, hope you enjoy the taster!

Chapter One – Prologue

The room is hot and sticky filled with what I imagine to be very nervous 16 year olds. Today is Choosing day, and as I sit in this crowded room waiting for my name to be called, my hands are shaking and I can't seem to keep my legs from jigging up and down as I'm waiting impatiently. I have always hated waiting.

I'm pulled from my rambling thoughts as I hear my name finally called.
"Ashley Parker

I stand slowly and look nervously across to my mother who was sat beside me, she gives me a slight nod of the head. Taking a deep breath I make my way to the front stage.
I take it in turn to look at each of the bowls in front of me:

Amity – am I peaceful
Candor – am I honest
Erudite – am I smart
Dauntless – am I brave
One thing I know for sure is I'm not Abnegation, I was raised in this faction and I tried my whole life to be selfless, but I could never keep from getting into trouble. I took a deep breath and knew it would take all I had to walk away from my family and choose another faction, and in that moment I finally knew. I wanted my whole life to have my free will and life by my choices. I wanted to be Brave. I wanted to be Dauntless.

I took the knife without hesitation and pierced my palm of my hand, hovering my hand over the dauntless bowl, my blood splashed onto the coals. Roars and clapping came from the Dauntless group behind me, and without looking back I made my way over knowing I had made the right decision.

I was going to be Dauntless no matter what!