Small Prologue
Before She Died
It was wonderful. She'd read to me every night before I had to go to bed. She'd hold me in her arms when I was sad or lonely.
When She was My Mother
It was wonderful. She'd let me sleep with her whenever I had a nightmare. She'd sing me a song when I was scared or nervous.
When I'd do Anything for Her
It was wonderful. But then, she'd do anything for me. Anything. And now I have to join her old faction. Just to honor her life and what once was there.
Chapter 1
I wake up to the sound of sobbing.
Grudgingly, I make my way downstairs to find Toby, my little brother, weeping next to a picture of our dead mom. I find myself beginning to cry, too, though unwillingly.
I rush back up the stairs and find a tissue. I don't want my family to see me sniffing and tears streaming down my pale cheeks.
I find a casual yellow dress to put on and I tie my hair up back into a bun.
My blue eyes reflect the yellow clothing and my lightly shaded brown hair matches with my eyes and dress.
I lick my peach-colored lips, starting to smell the bacon sizzling on the stove.
Most would say I'm Asian, as I have the slanted eyes and slight eyelid folds that they do. But I was born here, in England. I guess I have Asian ancestors or something. I think the looks of Asian make me looks beautiful. (I am NOT trying to be racist!)
"Sam! Samantha!" my dad calls. When I feel tears start to run down my cheeks once more, I do not answer; my voice will crack.
"Samantha Lynn Wu!" My father is starting to sound angry. I reach for another tissue and wipe up the tears, quickly running down the steps and eat breakfast. Then I swing my backpack over my shoulders and charge out the door- I don't want to be late for the test.
I get to the testing building (I forgot what the author called it) and take a seat next to a group of yellow and pink Amity; my faction.
I smile and wave politely, and they smile back.
Loud footsteps pound from outside as the Dauntless come charging in, laughing and slouching down on the benches like it's their house.
The other Amity and I scoot slightly away from them, a bit disgruntled by their daring ways.
I sigh in my mind. I'd have to join them to honor my mother's old faction, the one she told us time and time again she'd rather be in- that she'd made a mistake choosing this one. My brother and I would always cry when she said that, thinking that she'd rather not have met Dad. She'd always comfort us with snuggling, hugs and a warm cup of hot cocoa.
I feel my eyes start to leak, but I suck it up, seeing the Amity and Abnegation begin to look at me with concern. I briefly close my eyes, but reopen them slowly.
"Samantha Lynn Wu," says a tall, fair-skinned woman with short blonde hair.
I feel my heartbeat quicken as I stand up and walk into the testing room. I shouldn't be afraid- I'm going to choose Dauntless nevertheless.
As I take a seat in a black leather chair, I close my eyes and grunt in pain as the shot ejects into my right arm. A dizzying sensation claims my body as I am whirled away into a simulation.
This is my first Divergent Fanfic... how'd you guys like it so far?
