My name, is Alexandra.

I've never liked that name very much.

It's too... Amity. Too peaceful. I wish it'd be more Dauntless.

That's what the world is; split into five different groups blaming human qualities, such as ignorance and the like.

Amity blames aggression, and vow to be ever peaceful. But peaceful can be boring sometimes. I believe that life needs a bit of aggression and fights to keep it unpredictable, and loveable. Let's just say, that I've never fit in correctly with my faction, and that they don't think highly of pranking for joy, and causing havoc...

But the only way that I can leave Amity, is to choose another faction... Luckily I am sixteen and can choose this year. But, which one I will decide on, must also rely on what I get in my aptitude test, later on today.

After lunch today, the factions and I (well, anyone who is sixteen) will have one, then return home and possibly spend their last night at their childhood home. The next morning, we will all head to the choosing ceremony and decide on the future. On our lives.

Three words will help or not help us decide: FACTION BEFORE BLOOD.

Choosing your heart's desire, instead of what your family decides is best for you, or wishing to stay with them.

My name is Alexandra Courage, I am sixteen, I live in Amity, and tomorrow -

I leave forever