AN: Hello guys, this is my first fanfic! I had an idea after reading a couple stories, also I'd love feedback on the story and I'd love for you to review! Don't be shy to give ideas and reviews that will help me to improve (LOL that rhymes) Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I own a copy of Divergent the book, not the actual sequel.
Chapter 1 - Fate
TRIS POV
Were in the choosing ceremony, my palms begin to sweat, I have never been the typical Abnegation girl, never selfless or kind. I never fit in with them, even shapely I was much curvier than the other Abnegation girls. I began to form into the right body type of my age when I worked in the sorting centre, coming home to my loving parents and the same plain dinner of chicken, peas and potato; nice foods would be considered as self indulgence.
I only seem to come back to my senses just as Marcus Eaton is about to announce the next name. He smiles looking in my direction before announcing the name "Caleb Prior!" I freeze. Caleb makes his way over to Marcus. He takes the knife, dragging it across his palm. I hold my breath, he whips an arm out toward the bowl filled up with water. Erudite. The drop of blood deciding his fate leaves his palm and drops into the bowl of water, easily blending in with the pinkish colored water.
I look out in horror, my loving, ever selfless brother Caleb has joined Erudite! It makes sense suddenly, how couldn't I of known? All the books piled up onto his dresser, always first to put his hand up in class. It was so obvious! I look toward my parents. My mum is smiling reassuringly at Caleb and me while my Dad has suddenly lost the shimmer in his eyes, he looks sad.
Suddenly my name is called out from the speakers, so loud it fills the entire arena. "Beatrice Prior!" Marcus calls, the name lingering in my ears. I slowly make my way up to Marcus, I take the knife from him. Creating an exact mirror of what Caleb did, I drag it across my palm, the pain not fazing me due to my current train of thought. I look up to my mother, she gives me a reassuring smile mouthing the words "I love you" I move to stand between the Abnegation and Dauntless bowls. A tear leaves my eyes as I whip out a hand over the hot sizzling coals. Brave. I have chosen dauntless. The crowd is silent for a while. The clatter of the knife on the crowd breaks the silence. I move and stand behind the other sixteen year olds who have chosen Dauntless. Hearing a few hushed whispers I look down to the ground, not wanting to meet my fathers gaze.
The rest of the ceremony goes in a blur. Three Erudites, four Candor transferred. I am the only Abnegation, or as I will now be referred to 'Stiff'.
The doors break open all the dauntless begin to sprint, so do I, I feel so free, the wind blowing my waist length hair behind me, I get so caught up in the momentum, I'm sprinting ahead of everyone, even the Dauntless borns! I see the train coming I sprint ahead of it, soon it catching up I grab the handle on the side of the train, climbing in gracefully. I grab both the handles now leaning out of the train, feeling the wind whipping through my clothes and hair as I do this. I lean back in and turn around only to be met my a crowd of wide eyes gaping at me with open mouths. I move over and sit next to a dark skinned Candor girl. "Why is everyone so quiet?" I ask her not feeling comfortable being the centre of attention. "You! Its not normal for a Stiff to run ahead of everyone and leap onto the train as graceful as one of the leaders, and lean out of the train like we aren't above 25 story's!" "Oh" is all I manage to say. "Time to get off!" The leader Max says, "Get back a bit and run then jump." Before he can say further I get back to the wall of a train, sprint and jump off the train, landing on my feet and taking a few jogs to steady myself. Max comes shortly after me. "Not bad for a first jump where did you learn?" He asks surprised. "I used to watch the Dauntless while in school" With that reply I walk back to the rest of the group, standing by the dark skinned girl. "What's your name" I ask her. "Christina" she replys and smiles. "Tris" I say, returning the gesture. "Your pretty daring for a stiff" she laughs, "So people say, please call me Tris" I cringe at the thought of being called Stiff. She nods. "Listen up Initiates! Your now going to jump off this building!" Max shouts over the wind, motioning to the black hole that's visible if you tilt your head over a bit.
"What's down there?" a small Erudite boy asks. Max shrugs, "I guess you have to find out!" Taking a deep breath I walk backwards, before sprinting with all my might towards the ledge, as soon as I'm about to leave the ledge I leap forward spreading my arms, my feet together; enjoying the feel of the wind against my skin. Moments of peacefulness, just me and the wind before I'm greeted by the harsh material of a net. I let out a hysterical laugh, before reaching for the nearest hand. I grab it now rolling off the net, a little too fast, before my face meets the ground the hand I grabbed, is now around my waist steadying me. I feel a jolt of electricity through my body.
I look up to come face to face with the most darkest, midnight, beautiful, blue eyes. Our eyes locked for a minute before he breaks the silence, "What's your name?" He asks, I smile already knowing my answer, "Tris" I reply firmly. He smiles the most beautiful smile. "Can't believe it a stiff the first to jump" a girl snickers behind him. "There's a reason she left them Lauren" the boy replies for me. "Wanna make the announcement Four?" She asks. He nods. "First jumper Tris!" Loud cheers and shouts and pumped fists erupt behind him. "Welcome to Dauntless" Four says and smiles. I smile back, I like this atmosphere. I can get used to this.
I am no longer Beatrice.
I am Tris... The Brave.
AN: Well that was the first chapter guys. My debut at fanfiction! I hope it was good enough, ill try update once every day! Please Read and Review, I would love to get feedback also I would like to summarise I've changed Tris' character, I'm gonna change the story a bit. She looks her age! Also I'm gonna add so much more drama! I have it all planned out. Please give feedback, I'm wondering whether to carry on with this story. Bye bye my lovely divergent rebels! Until next time!
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