AN: Hey guys! So this is my very first attempt at writing fan fiction so please be patient with me as I am just beginning. Please no rude comments! And please review and tell me what you think so far. I will try to update soon!
This starts during the Choosing Ceromony when the rebels attack and shot Celeste.
America's POV
After seeing the rebel shot Celeste and her lifeless form slump to the ground in small heap, I froze. I knew that I should run to a safe room or do something beside sitting on the raised platform watching people getting shot and bleeding to death, but I couldn't.
I look to my left, Maxon is huddled up with Kriss on the floor, shielding her from the attack. I though of how beautiful she would look when she walked down the isle to my true love. She would be an amazing queen. She would make Maxon happy.
After tonight everything will be different. The choosing ceremony will come to an end, along with the selection... And my time at the palace. It was so stupid of me to be sneaking off with Aspen. 'What could have happened if you just told Maxon from the beginning?' I scolded myself. 'You didn't have to prove anything to Aspen. So what if he thought you slept with Maxon. What he thinks about you doesn't matter as much as what Maxon thinks!'
I was pulled back to reality by the sight of a rebel a few yards back holding a gun towards Maxon's head. He had a sly grin on his face as his finger began to squeeze the trigger. Before I could think up a better plan I flung my self in front of Maxon, and the bullets.
1, then 2,3,4 shots. Apparently some other rebels tried to get a shot at their future King, all failing. The searing pain from my arm, chest and abdomen were almost unbearable. Maybe this was fate's way of sparing me from the pain far worst then now that would come with seeing the love of my life marry another woman. I closed my eyes, waiting for death to come.
Even though I would surely die right now, Maxon would live. Maxon would be happy.
That is all that matters to me.
Maxon's POV
All I want right now is to sweep my America off her feet and propose to her right now. But how am I supposed to move on from the fact that she cheated on me with that guard? And she lied to me... again. 'Remember, you cheated on her with 34 other women. And not to mention you love her you idiot!' I mentally screamed.
That's when I heard the gunshot and saw Celeste fall to the floor. I wanted moved so I was partially underneath the table, Kriss followed quickly. She wrapped her small arms around me before I could reach for America.
I heard 3 or 4 more shots and turned around. That's when I saw my love in front of me on the ground. She took those bullets... for me so I could live. After everything I did, she sacrificed herself to save me!
America's POV
"NO! Oh my god! America! Can you hear me?! Oh my god! Oh my god!" heard someone shout. I opened my eyes to be met with golden hair and those beautiful chocolate brown eyes that I have grown to love.
"M-Maxon?" It was becoming harder to breathe.
"I'm right here Ames. Stay with me, please!" He choked "I can't live without you, no, I WONT live without you! I love you America Singer with all that I am and all the moon and stars. Just hold on a little bit longer!"
"It's ok. G-go be with Kriss. She-" I coughed and I could taste the blood. I didn't have long. "She will be a-a wonderful Q-queen." Maxon had the most sad and confused look on his face. "NO AMERICA! DON'T DO THIS! STOP SAYING GOODBYE!" I couldn't help but feel sorry for all the pain that I was causing him. One day he would see that it was best I was out of the way.
"Your Highness! The palace has been cleared. We can now take the Lady to the infirmary." A guard said quickly as he rushed over to us. Maxon scooped me up bridal style and sprinted down the hall to the medical wing. I felt the darkness closing in on me, "I love y-you Maxon Sch-reave." I placed the faintest kiss on his chest and nestled my head closer to his heart, letting the darkness consume me.
So that was chapter one! I hope you liked it and please review! I will take CONSTRUCTIVE criticism and any suggestions or advice you have for me since I am new to all of this.
Thanks for reading!
~M