Divisions
Chapter 1: I'm A Loser

I pushed my glasses on my nose, again. I scowled. Being born into Altruistic isn't fun. We always get bullied no matter what we do. Not to mention of that we are all born ugly. It is a very unhappy life. Only a true Altruistic would stay in this Division and a true Altruistic would choose to switch to this Division.

"Move it Arduous." A Candid said and shoved me into the wall. Arduous is what they called us most of the time, they think we're difficult people to deal with. We're really not.

Everyone in the halls who saw me laughed as I slammed into a locker. I rubbed my forehead angrily. Then, the locker door next to me slammed open an smacked me in the face. My brother Aaron, born into Tranquil, went over to me and helped me up. It was totally unfair. I was born into Altruistic and my brother was Tranquil. The people from Tranquil are absolutely gorgeous.

But the most gorgeous are the Valiant. According to gorgeousness, number one is Valiant, Two is Covetous, Third is Candid, Fourth is Tranquil the most hideous of them all is Altruistic.

"Are you okay?" Aaron asked me. I snorted and nodded. Aaron raised an eyebrow at me.

"I'm fine." I said in my rugged voice.

Aaron sighed, "I'm heading off to class. I know that you're freaking out about The Decisioning. But trust me. You'll be fine. Just try to think about yourself for once okay? Just because you we're born into Altruistic doesn't mean you always have to be selfless."

I nodded. Can he be right? But, wasn't I born into Altruistic for a reason? Isn't it Destiny? Fate?

That shit can't be true right?

I sighed, The Decisioning was tonight. I would have to choose, do I stay and live the rest of my life as Altruistic or do I switch my Division? I'd have to make my decision tonight.

Aaron had already made his decision. Last night he had told me, he wanted to stay in Tranquil. I respect that. Aaron isn't Valiant and he is definitely not Covetous, Never Candid, and I doubt he would want to be Altruistic.

The warning bell rang and everyone in the halls scrambled to get to class, so did I. No one wanted an incarceration mark. Whoever get's 3 incarceration marks get to be locked up in the basement. A.K.A The Jail Cells, or the Dungeon, as we call it because it's literally a dungeon.

Lunch...

"Elizabeth! Hey, girl. I already know what I'm picking tonight!" My best blonde friend, Riley, said and plopped down next to me. She wasn't Altruistic, she was Covetous, unbelievably. She wasn't at all selfish like the people of Covetous. Riley had straight blonde hair and icy blue eyes. Plump red lips, and the height of 5'9. I had brown hair which was slightly curly and it was an inch past my shoulders, brown eyes and light skin, but glasses and braces and pimples.

"What are you choosing?" I asked looking at her.

"I'm choosing Tranquil!" Riley squealed of joy.

"That's great." I said and gave her a hug.

"What are you choosing!" Riley said and bounced in her seat.

I felt like I was the only one who didn't know what to choose.

"I don't know Riley." I admitted.

Riley screamed causing everyone in the cafeteria to look at us. "OMG! ELIZA!" Riley screeched. I covered her mouth, muffling her screams. "This is the most important thing ever!" Riley whisper screamed as I pulled my hand away from her mouth.

"I know. You'll see what my decision is at The Decisioning," I sighed.

My House...

There was a banging at the front door. "It's open!" I yelled from upstairs. Where's my parents? Oh right, if you're born into Altruistic or Valiant then you can't see your parents. I think that it's bullshit. What about Aaron? He got to see mom and dad on Saturday and Sunday.

"I'M HEREEEE!" I heard Riley yell from downstairs. I heard running and soon Riley was in my room holding three of her favorite dresses and matching heels. Leave it to her to save them for 17 years, fresh and clean.

"Hey Riley, I know your gonna be smushing me with everything so I already have my dress and heels." I said and walked over to my bed where a dress, leggings and heels were laying.

"That's perfect! You really know how to clean up!" Riley clapped. I rolled my eyes.

"Why thank you." I said.

"Your welcome!" Riley said cheerfully.

I grabbed my stuff and ran into the bathroom before Riley could get in. I heard a defeated sighed and a small bump noise, indicating that Riley jumped on my bed.

What an eventful night.

The ride to The Decisioning was really quiet. My brother and I didn't talk. We could only arrive with the members of our household, the reason why Riley wasn't here.

The driver coughed. We were here. I sucked in a breath. This was it, this would decided my fate.

"You ready?" Aaron asked me.

"Yeah." I answered. Not. I opened the door to the limo and was about to step out, but Aaron stopped me.

"Y'know, You never told me what you were going to choose." Aaron said.

"You'll see." I said and stepped out of the limo.

The Ballroom was really dark and there was a big fire in the center of the room. It was about 6 feet high, lightening the room just enough so we could see each others faces. There were five bowls in a pentagon, the flame trapped in the middle.

The first bowl has pink water, with pink petals that formed a helping hand; Altruistic. The second bowl has green water, with green leaves that formed a peace sign; Tranquil. The third bowl has blue water, with blue rhinestones floating, forming a diamond; Covetous. The fourth bowl has purple water, with pieces of glass that formed a shining sun; Candid. The final bowl has black water with red petals that formed a fist; Valiant.

I dragged my dress over to the crowd of Altruistic-born, Aaron did the same and walked over to the crowd of Tranquil-born.

I saw Riley by the crowd of Covetous. They had beautiful dresses, as always.

DIVISIONS

- Altruistic - The Selfless

Colors: White Who They Are: The Altruistic care more for others well-being than their own. No matter what they do, they will always be looked down upon. The Altruistic are born ugly and with medical issues. They are the most unfortunate of all the Divisions. Likes: To help others and they would most likely give their life for another person.

- Tranquil - The Calm

Colors: Pink, Red, Orange, Yellow and Green. Who They Are: The Tranquil love art, music and to learn about history. They are civil with everyone and can get along with almost anyone. The Tranquil have no enemies and are loved by all. They are optimists and are born healthy. The Tranquil are born cute and are the luckiest of all the Divisions. Likes: To make sure everything is in order and that no one kills each other. They stop war between Divisions and will eternally be grateful for everything that happens; good or bad. To them, it is fate.

- Covetous - The Greedy

Colors: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo and White. Who They Are: The Covetous are snobby and mean. They are selfish and are greedy. They want what they cant have and they get what they want when they want it. All the time. Not all Covetous are mean and rueful. Some can be very polite, though still a bit greedy. If one is not meant to be Covetous then he or she will change Divisions. They get a feeling and their body controls what they do. If he or she is not meant for Covetous then a force will refuse to let him/her choose to stay Covetous. Likes: They like money, jewels and style. They love to dress up and flatter everyone. Covetous love to go shopping and they love to spend and earn money. For a living, they tailor clothing and sell jewelry.

- Candid - The Straightforward

Colors: Same as the Covetous. Who They Are: The Candid were truthful and straightforward. They didn't care whether the truth hurt someone or not. They all know that if you do hide the truth them there would be more damage than just being forthright. They have many enemies but are looked up to for having the courage to just say the truth to one's face. Likes: The truth and being straight forward.

- Valiant - The Determined

Colors: Black, Grey, Purple, Blue and Light Green. Who They Are: The Valiant are brave and determined to protect all Divisions from the Vengeful Divisionless. The Valiant are cocky and arrogant. They are born gorgeous and have great coordination. All medical issues will go away once you become Valiant. The Valiant are strong and have the least fears of all the Divisions. The Valiant are born the bravest and most determined of all the Divisions. Likes: The Valiant like to do hand to hand combat and do the dangerous things. The Valiant are wild and free. They have the right to do what they want when they want to. A thanks for protecting the Divisions.

The Covetous always went first, no surprise there, and almost no Covetous-born switched Divisions. Almost. This year, only two Covetous-born switched Divisions. Riley Elleanor and Owen Lloyd, they both chose Tranquil.

Riley had walked over to the bowls and had taken the knife from the Governor's hands. She cut her wrist and let the blood fall into the bowl of Tranquil. She then dipped the blade of the knife into the water and her blood stain came off. She handed the knife back to the Governor and walked to the group of Tranquil, she was welcomed. Same went for Owen.

Next went the Valiant, only one girl, a fragile girl made the switch and chose Covetous. She wasn't welcomed, she was only ignored by the others in Covetous.

After that there was the Candid. 5 people made the switch, the all chose Valiant. They were tall and buff, they were all siblings. There was loud chatter about the famous 5. The Evandale Quintuplets. 5 children born at the same time, it was a very teary miracle. The mother had almost died in the process.

Tranquil came next and no one switched at all. Usually 3-4 people would switch but it seemed not.

Then it was Altruistic's turn. I went 6th since we were going by last name.

"Elizabeth Dellar," My name was called. I could feel eyes on me. The 5 people that went before me chose to stay Altruistic. I took a deep breath and accepted the blade.

I walked near the Tranquil bowl and the Valiant bowl. The room was filled with hushed whispers.

"Is she going to become Valiant?"

"She would most likely become Tranquil."

"What is she doing?!"

I made a cut on my wrist and watched the blood make it's way out. I closed my eyes and put my hand over the chosen Division.