Chapter 3: Dauntless Introduction

"INITIATES! WAKE THE FUCK UP!" - A man shouts and later bangs the thick doors of the transfer's dorm. In a few seconds several grunts from inside the room could be heard. Amar walks into a girl leaning her back on the wall in front of the initiates dorm.

``Did you really have to be so loud? Some of these days you ´re gonna blow my eardrums." – The girl complained. Her hands are covering her ears and she frowns her face as if in pain.

" Oh my sweetie, I certainly wouldn't want to injury your hearing" – The man says in a seductive voice. He positions himself close to the girl´s neck and whispers softly at her exposed skin " I take great deal of pleasure by making my girls scream my name. Wouldn't wanna spoil your fun in hearing yourself in the depths of ecstatic with me…let's just say..under" – He chuckles.

" Really Amar? You used to be more creative in your repulse ways. You are just hitting lower in the score of disgusting. – The girl answers, backing away from the wall. She turns and says – "What is the point in waking up the little dauntless wannabes so early if training doesn't start in - she stops to check her watch – " four hours ?"

"It's a matter of principle Clara honey ! " – Amar feigns hurt while he puts his left arm around Clara´s shoulders – "We need to teach our little kids good manners before we send them to the world. – Clara´s eyes rolled back in her head – Our baby chickens think they are already dauntless because they jump outta a seven tall building? No! We have the responsibility to introduce discipline and the respect for their elderly's while they are still on diapers so they can turn into civilized soldiers and bring honor to us all!

"What the hell? Where did you learn about that genius piece of philosophy? - she asks pushing Amar away.

"Where else? – He bulges his eyes like the answer was obvious – "Alexis´s children book"

"Does Max know you are teaching the new generation of Dauntless lessons meant for a five year old? – Clara shakes her heard in mocked disapprove.

" Well, if he doesn't, I won't be the one to kiss and tell." – He finished the conversation with a smile before they made their way to the dining hall. As they walk in silent, Amar looks to the brunet at his side with affection.

Clara was a woman that would be considered a little short where not for the platforms boots she favored to wear. She had mostly brown hair with several stands of silver that reached just down her shoulders and red eyes which were the result of her newly contact lenses. Last month, her eyes were pink with a spider web design in the place where her iris should be. Dauntless woman… they brought the meaning "physical alterations" to a whole new level.

Amar though back to the day he swore his life goal: annoy Clara every possible chance he could get. They met during their initiation process, she was a transfer from Erudite and he was originally from Candor. A love story if you ignored the fact they were both gay.

At the time, he discovered that Erudites used glasses with the only purpose of making themselves look smarter. So if an Erudite – born had any eye problem like myopia for example, they were encouraged to use the glasses other than contact lenses. I guess it doesn't matter if all you do is reading books but when you are jumping out of trains or punching people, glasses are not the smartest option.

So, that is how I met Clara. My brilliant girl thought it was clever to take out her glasses during the choosing ceremony so that no one in Dauntless could know of her disadvantage. The funny thing is that she put the damn glasses tucked inside the waist line of her skirt. But when the Dauntless hit the stairs… wilderness ruled, Clara was pushed, her glasses fell and she ended up stomping on her own glasses.

She told me that she followed a blurred of black mass till she managed to reach the train railing. However, she was unable to see the handle of where she should hold in order to push herself into the train. Now enters me, the hero of the day, and the hottest of the story. Because she was right behind me, I realized the girl was struggling to see the handle. Maybe, just maybe, the fact that she was frantic trying to touch every bit ounce of the train with a look of pure terror on her face might have been an indicator of an eye sight problem.

So, always the gentleman, as soon I was inside the train, I grabbed one of the handles and with the other hand; I took the girls arms and dragged her inside. Later, taking an immense pleasure that Clara couldn't see, I took her arm and jumped with her onto the rooftop. But the best part was when it was my time to jump. I turned my head toward Max and asked him:

" Hey Max, this little bookworm has dared me to jump to backwards. I, of course, dared her to dive into the jump. In order to be fair, can we jump at the same time so we know the other fulfilled the end of the deal? "

Max seemed stunned for a moment before he composed himself and let go a laugh.

" Yeah, be my guests Initiates"

And so, the dark boy wearing white blouse and back pants positioned himself in front of the others initiates, facing Max while Clara, with a white top, blue blazer and skirt kneeled over the ledge, with her left hand holding his right one.

1, 2, 3. Jump.

That earned them both such a fame in the Dauntless headquarters that full members went to the same rooftop later that day to mimic the way they jumped.

" What are you thinking about, air-head? " – Clara asks as she pulls the door to the dining hall open.

" Nothing." – Amar shakes his head- " I was just picturing more ways to aterrorize the baby chickens – He finishes as he sits down and begins to fill his plate.

" Don't know. Maybe we could stab some of them with a fork" - Clara responded

"I think it will just give them bad ideas "– Amar shakes his head. "I hope we can pass this year without any initiate too seriously injury because of a butter knife." – He finishes with a sigh

"We can only hope" – Clara responds – "Oh look, the little chickens are here! It's so cute! How much do you wanna bet the female amity is out by the end of the month? - Clara points to the blond haired girl in a few tables at their front.

"Man, that girl is seriously giggling here, at Dauntless? Does she really have no clue? She was last jumper wasn't she? I won't take that bet. It's obviously lady smile over there is the newest addition to the factionless! – Amar scrutinizes the girl like something tastes bad in his mouth. "Although, I would like to bet that delicious Abnegation piece of ass will be number one."

"Who?" – Clara asks with food still on her mouth.

Amar pinches her left arm and complains "Intimacy is a bitch but I don't enjoy watching the process of eggs digestion in your mouth" – He proceeds to point towards a tall guy at the end of the same table the amity girl was making such irritating sounds. He was freakishly handsome with dark brown hair, crooked nose and gray deep eyes.

"I approve of your wording. He is certainly a piece of cake. However, I doubt he would rank first. Eric will take that position "- Clara resumes her eating

" Eric? The brooding sexy thing across Tobias?" – Amar asks and tilts his head up to evaluate Eric better. "I would declare him as hottie as Toby but that fucking smirk is killing his gorgeousness." – Amar pauses and turns to Clara - "Do you know him from your old faction?"

"You don't recognize him? – Clara asks incredulous – "He used to be famous at school. Even the teachers were terrified of him. He managed to punch an amity boy that was singing close to him in the school cafeteria. His jaw was broken and Eric later claimed he did it because the amity was interrupting his studies. Can't say the Erudites were surprised with his behavior. Everyone knew back at home that the boy was made for Dauntless since the day he born. "

" Well, Toby will knock the broody outta his arse" – Amar stands up and screams. - "INICIATES! I WANT EVERYONE IN THE PIT IN 3 MINUTES. NOW!" – After the initiates leave the room, Amar gives a few little jumps and squeaks – "Let's play with the new babies Clara!

"There are two stages of training. The first is physical: push your body to the breaking point" – Clara says

"The second is mental. Face your worst fears and conquer them." – Amar interrupts

Clara sends Amar a glare before continuing "Here in Dauntless we don't get fit to look good. It's not about appearances. It's about survival. – She begins to walk among the initiates – You already know that only ten will become members. For those of you who are brave enough to fight for a spot with us, listen up: You gotta be the fastest you can be, the strongest and most of all, you gotta be smart! Bravery is not about sweat or muscles; it's also about outsmarting your enemy. So if any of you are unable to exercise your brain cells, you are invited to leave."

"So, to sum up, try not to eat too much cake" – Amar finishes with a smile – "Now, first jumper, in the rink."

Eric approaches the rink. Although he had no piercing or tattoos yet, he had an aura of dominance that Amar understood why people assumed he would rank first in Dauntless. He already poised himself as an alpha male. Even his eyes seemed to exuberance power and self-control. He stands at the center of the rink.

"Okay now, hit me" – Amar declares

Eric speeds till he punches Amar on the right side of his face. He smirks just before Amar surprises him by charging towards him, jumps up and raises his knee to hit Eric´s face. Eric shouts in pain as blood starts to flow out of his nose.

"The first thing you ought to learn here at Dauntless is never get coky! Underestimating your opponent might the difference between life or death! - Amar says as he faces the other initiates. – The second thing is how to fight! So first, if you are stupid enough to throw a punch without the proper fighting stance, you make it easier for your enemy to kick you till you are down. "

Some initiates start to laugh but Eric´s cold gaze stop them.

"You. In the rink" - Amar turns to Tobias and signalizes him to take the place Eric was. –" Clara, help me here." – Amar asks without even looking for her

"So, what you need to do, right before you fight someone is to get into a fighting stance. To do this, just spread your legs about shoulder's width apart – Clara goes behind Tobias and puts him into position – "And bend your knees slightly so you're not standing completely upright. "

"Also, you need to stay balanced so you don't get thrown to the ground. Stay loose to respond to an attack quickly. Bounce slightly as you adjust your position by taking small steps, and keep your hands up to shield your face." – Amar finishes his speech. " Be my guest Clara"

"With pleasure" – Clara responds right before punching Tobias. He stumbles backwards a little before looking to her without understating. "Sorry, we believe that teaching is more effective by experience. " – She apologizes while bating her eyelashes.

"And what is the lesson? " – Tobias asks skeptical, with his right eyebrow raised

"Clenching your teeth will make you less likely to get a broken jaw if you're punched" - Amar steps forward and analyzes the damage done by Clara. "You should´ve hit it harder" – Amar says while glancing sideways to Clara.

"What can I say? Didn't wanna spoil his pretty face"

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