A/N:- I know loads of people have done this type of fanfic but I DESPERATELY wanted to do one of my own! I hope you like it! :)
~Slightly Afraid
Disclaimer: I don't own Divergent or the original characters, just the additional characters and the plot
The way things were…
After Insurgent
"Tris. Tris! Come on get up!" Tobias was shaking my shoulder trying to get me up, just like he does every morning, whether I'm sleeping at his apartment or in my own (although this happens very relay). Maybe if I ignore him he'll go away. "Tris! Tris! Oh for crying out loud… Six! Get up! It's the choosing ceremonies today!" Crap. I'd completely forgotten about that. It's been a year since the war. After we'd seen the video at the Ertrude compound, the remains of the factions went back to their headquarters to get their lives back together. We'd appointed new leaders, Tobias, Harrison and Tori remained in charge as everyone in the Dauntless compound agreed that they were the best in a long time, but Bud had joined them. I was appointed Military leader, but I'd also insisted on keeping my Job in the tattoo parlour along side Bud and Tori. On top of all that I'd also agreed to train the new initiates along side Four. As a faction, we'd decided to keep initiation the same, except this year we'd put on trial the idea of no one becoming factionless at the end of stage one, but only altered the final rankings. (Only the top 14 initiates go in but other than that everything was the same.) "Coffee!" I slurred at Four.
Ever since we'd got back, I'd got an addiction for caffeine, and insisted that I couldn't get up without it. "It's in the kitchen, now come on get up. I'm going to the cafeteria to grab breakfast. You've got to be dressed by the time I get back otherwise I'm dragging you out in what you're wearing now!" I looked down at my body and find that I'm in a sports bra and a pair of really short sleep shorts. I quickly kissed him firmly on the lips, and ran to the shower. I was out in less than five minutes, and dressed three minutes after that. Since getting back, I'd dyed my hair chocolate brown and gotten my nose and ears pierced. I tied up my hair in a high ponytail leaving my fringe out to frame my face and put in my piercings. I also added the silver necklace Four gave me last month for my birthday. It was a simple chain with the dauntless flame hanging off, and on the back he'd engraved '4+6'.
I looked in the full length mirror that we had on the door of the wardrobe as I slipped on my high heeled military lace ups. Just as I had finished putting on my make up, Tobias walked in brandishing two chocolate muffins and two paper cups presumably filled with coffee. He put our breakfast down on the table and walked over to me wrapping his muscular hands around my waist. "You look beautiful Six. Very intimidating." He winked and kissed me hard on the lips. Today I was wearing a pair of black skinny jeans with spikes down the seam, a black low cut tee-shirt that showed my back and a ¾ sleeved leather jacket. "Come on Four. I'm hungry and we need to find Uriah and Christina. I promised I'd jump with them." Tobias's face pales. He hasn't got over his fear of heights yet. "You don't have to come." I say sweetly whilst kissing him quickly on the lips. He smiles and leans his forehead on mine.
"No, I don't have to but I want to." I smiled and could feel that he'd done the same. He was too kind for his own good. I grabbed his hand and kissed his cheek, all but dragging him out of his apartment.
We didn't live together, but it almost felt like we did. I slept most nights at his place, and I had clothes, pyjamas and underwear stashed in his closet. But on occasion, I slept in my own apartment. This was very, very rare.
We ran into the cafeteria hand in hand, and I sat down whilst Tobias went to get breakfast. Soon enough Uriah and Christina walk in followed by Zeke and Shauna, who had, after a lot of physiotherapy and medication, regained the use of her legs. After Will and Marlines death, Chris and Uriah had found comfort in each other. They understood each other's pain and they helped heal the others scars. They both knew that Will and Marline would want them to be happy, and so they got together. They were happier now than they'd ever been before.
Tobias got back with our breakfast; more blueberry muffins, (I ALWAYS had at least 2 every day) orange juice and coffee, and sat down next to me, putting his arm around my shoulders. Uriah and Zeke left to get their breakfast and soon came back with a tray loaded with muffins, sausage sandwiches, Dauntless cake, orange juice and coffee.
Shauna looked at her boyfriend as he took a huge bite of his sandwich, and narrowed her eyes.
"you're really discussing. I hope you know that." Zeke smiles showing his food filled mouth.
"yup! But you wouldn't have me any other way. You love me!" he says dragging out 'love'. He'd also managed to splatter half chewed food all over Uriah and Tobias, and their anger was evident. Uriah punched his brother's arm and Tobias kicked him really hard in the shin.
"OWW! Tris could you PLEASE control your boyfriend!" I burst out laughing and almost choke to death on the last of my coffee. "come on guys! We've got initiates to meet!"
Because I was military leader, I had to go and watch the initiation ceremony, and bring the initiates back. Basically what Max did the year of my initiation, but my job is twice as hard as I have to watch for Dauntless and Ertrude traitors that are still happy to continue with Jeanine's plan. We all stand up and I give Tobias a long lingering kiss. "I'll see you at the bottom of the net!" I shout as I ran out of the cafeteria and out the compound. I only stop running when I reach the train tracks.
Within five minutes, the sound of the train was deafening and the vehicle was within jumping distance. I ran beside one of the empty cars and hauled myself inside, landing on my stomach. On the journey to the hub, I thought back to my own initiation. How scared I was, but how happy I was to finally be free. I will never regret my decision to leave Abnegation.
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I stood at the top of the seven story building that leads to the net, practically shaking with excitement. This year we'd ended up with only one that chose to leave Dauntless, meaning we had eight Dauntless born, but we had 5 from Erudite, 3 from Candor, and surprisingly, one from Amity. There were originally four from Candor, but one of them didn't make the jump.
"Welcome to Dauntless headquarters. My name is Six, and yes before you ask it is a number. Deal with it," I look over the side of the building and back to the initiates. "We call this the test of bravery. Beneath you is a seven story drop, to prove that you do belong among the Dauntless, you must jump." I look around at the surprised faces.
"Jump? Is there a net or something at the bottom?" asks a tall blond Candor transfer. He reminds me of Peter. I shrug my shoulders.
"I guess you'll find out." The first jumper is a tall brunet from Erudite. She looks a lot like my mother, and I have to bite m lip to keep from crying as I remember her death.
Five of the Dauntless born jump together, followed by the Peter look-alike from Candor. Next is the tall, muscular, brunet from Amity, then the last 3 from Dauntless, the rest of the Erudite transfers hold hands and jump together, two boys, and two girls. Then a boy from Candor, and finally the girl from Candor.
Once I hear Uriah shout my name, telling me I can jump, I take a couple of steps back, and run to the edge of the building. Just so I can show off to my friends and the newbie's, I do two summersaults, then a 360˚ twist, before being engulfed by the net. I hear a few wolf whistles, and a lot of cheering when I stand up, and I smile, happy that this is my home. Tobias extends his hand out to me and I take it gratefully. "And what might your name be gorgeous?" he asks, flashing me my favourite lopsided grin. "Six." I reply, my face engulfed in a grin.
"Last jumper, and initiate trainer, six!" he shouts and the Dauntless cheer, making me blush. He grabs my waist in his strong hands and hauls me off the platform, placing me firmly back on solid ground.
Tobias is my second in command, but because he had to be at the bottom of the net he couldn't come with me to the choosing ceremonies, so Zeke came instead. On my team (we're officially called the protection force, but only the leaders of the factions call us that) I have Tobias, Zeke, Uriah, Christina, Shauna, Peaches (an old friend of Fours), Mercedes, Scar, Trapper and Xander. We each have a set of keys crossed with the Dauntless flames behind on our wrists symbolising our squad.
Uriah comes over to me smiling like a child. "I'm impressed Six! But where did you learn to do that?" I smile, happy that I can do something that no one else can. I shrug my shoulders and start to walk over to Four, Uriah hot on my heels.
"Did we loose any?" He asks whilst taking Christina's hand. I nod my head. "A brunet boy from Candor. I think his name was Steve." He nods and Four starts initiation.
"Initiates! Follow me! And hurry up." The four of us start to walk into the dark tunnel that leads to the pit. When we're about halfway through the tunnel we stop. The four of us turn around and fold our arms.
"My name is Uriah and this is Christina. We will be training the Dauntless born, so if you'd like to follow us, we'll take you to your dorms. I don't think you need a tour of the place." Chris and Uriah start to back into the shadows, and the Dauntless born follow.
"My name is Four, and this is Six, and yes before any of you Candor smart mouths say anything they're both numbers. Now if you'll follow us, we'll show you the Pit. It-"A tall Erudite girl, I think her name was Cass decided to speak up.
"The Pit? Why is it called that?" beside me Tobias clenches his teeth. He walks up to her and puts his face close to hers.
"What's your name Erudite?" he asks is his quiet, scary, trainer voice.
"Cass." She replies nervously. I was right.
"Well Cass, I suggest you learn to shut up, and fast. Got it?" she nods her head and he stands up, and walks back to me.
"Now, follow us." We carry on walking and when we reach the Pit, the transfers gasp.
"This is the Pit," I say "here you can get pretty much anything. I work in the Tattoo parlour and Four works in the Control room, but for now, we're your instructors. Now come on we're going to show you the Chasm." The nearer we get to the thunderous waterfall, the worse I get. My hands start to shake and I can feel tears slipping down my cheeks. Tobias takes my hand and starts to rub small soothing circles on the back of my hand. I look over at his beautiful face and he gives me a sad smile. I give him one back.
When we get to the Chasm I stand off at the side whilst Tobias makes the usual speech. The chasm reminds me of Al, how it was my fault he died because I didn't forgive him, and then I think of Will, how I shot him, how I watched his body crumple to the ground. My doing. My fault. Fresh tears stream down my face and I put my head in my hands. Christina has long since forgiven me, but I just can't forgive myself. Four finishes his speech and sees that I'm falling apart. He gives me a look that say are you ok? Shall I go on without you? I look into his worried eyes and nod. He leads the transfers away from the Chasm and towards the Cafeteria. Within five minutes I hear the sound of someone running and then his arms are around my waist.
"Are you ok Tris?" he asks me kissing my cheek. I lean into his muscular chest and he rubs my arm.
"Yeah, I was just thinking about-" He knows what I'm going to say so he presses his lips firmly to mine.
"It wasn't your fault Tris. Now come on. Let's go and get dinner." It was Hamburgers tonight, and I didn't want to miss them as they are my favourite food, so I took his hand and we ran to the cafeteria.
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"So, how are they?" Uriah asks Tobias.
"Tiring. Almost as bad as you Christina!" my best friend punches my boyfriend in the arm, and he rolls his eyes. For the rest of the night we make small talk until we go back to our apartments to sleep. Tobias can see that I'm practically dead on my feet, so he picks me up bridal style and carries me to his apartment. He carries me to his room and lays gently on the bed. I kick off my boots and climb under the soft black covers fully clothed. Tobias just takes of his black sneakers and his tight fitting tee-shirt, and climbs in with me.
"I love you Beatrice." He says softly in my ear.
"I love you too Tobias" I feel him smile and I soon fall asleep to the rhythm of his steady heart beats.