I'm so so so so so so so so so so sorry for not updating in such a long time. After I got back from New York, I was mentally and physically exhausted and I just slept pretty much the week I got back home. Then I got a major writer's block and I was wondering what to do with this story but when I finally got some inspiration, I had to take my mother to the hospital. She's fine now, she just pulled a muscle in her groin area and I had to take care of her because everyone else was working during the day.
Sorry if you thought that I abandoned the story or something but I would never abandon a story unless I had an absolutely, positively, really good excuse. I also did change the rating to an 'M' because of some scenes I might add in the future.
I do not own Divergent and, warning: The beginning of the chapter might be a little darkish so...yeah. Anyway, on with the story.
Chapter 3
FOUR'S POV
I clenched my teeth in pain as I felt the belt sting across my back. I could hear Tris screaming at Marcus in the background, telling him to stop. I knew that Marcus wouldn't stop but surprisingly, he did. Marcus walked up to me and knelt down, staring at me. He was silent for a few minutes before he said, "It seems as though my punishment is not getting through to you." Marcus looked at Tris then back at me. "So let's use a different method." He got up and started walking towards Tris. My eyes widen and I started to struggle to get away from the men that held me, but it wasn't working. Marcus nodded to the men holding Tris and they walked over to me, helping the other two men hold me down.
"Stay away from me you monster!" Tris yelled at Marcus. He only laughed and then threw her to the ground. Marcus got on top of her as Tris struggled to get away from him. When Marcus traveled a hand up Tris's shirt, Tris froze and her eyes were wide with panic. It was then I realized what Marcus was going to do. "No stop!" I yelled. "I'll do anything you want, just don't hurt her!"
Marcus turned to me. "This is the only way to get through to you, Tobias." He proceeded to take off Tris's clothes and then took off his own before thrusting into her; tears ran down Tris's face as Marcus thrusted in and out of her at a deadly pace. I felt so helpless as I watched the scene before me and I could feel the tears run down my face as well; not caring if the men could see me crying. Marcus finished and pulled out of Tris, who curled up into a ball and cried once Marcus got off of her. Marcus smiled evilly at me and I could see something metallic in his hands. "This is for your own good." He pointed it at Tris and all I heard was a bang.
I shot up, gasping for air as the nightmare kept on replaying in my head. "Tobias?" I turned to my side to find Tris staring at me. "Are you all right?" I looked Tris over to make sure that nothing was wrong. "Tobias, what's wrong?" I took a deep breath and let it out, shaking my head. "It's nothing," I reassured her. "Just a bad dream." Tris didn't need to say anything as she enveloped me in her arms, holding me close to her. I wrapped my arms around her, thinking that if I let go of her, Tris would slip out of my arms forever. "It was just a dream, Tobias," Tris whispered in my ear. "I'm fine, we're fine."
"No, we're not fine."
"I'm trying to make you feel better and you're not really helping."
"I know, but we're still stuck in this hell hole." When we were last visited by Marcus, he told us that it's been a month and two weeks since he kidnapped us and no one still knows where we are. Marcus says that our friends have given up on us but I don't think that's true.
"We'll get out of here," said Tris. "Our friends haven't given up; they'll find us."
"Tris, promise me that no matter what my father asks of you or what deal he wants to make with you, you'll say no."
"Tobias-"
"Please, Tris."
Tris hesitated before answering, "I promise."
"Thank you."
"Come on; let's try to get some more sleep."
I nodded and laid back on the cold, hard floor, taking Tris with me. Tris placed her head on my chest and I wrapped my arms around her, holding her tightly to my chest. I then closed my eyes and fell asleep.
TRIS'S POV
When Tobias asked me to not make any deals with Marcus, I was hesitant. I know that Tobias wants to make sure I'm safe, but I have to do the same for him. If Marcus wanted me to do anything to keep Tobias safe, then I would do it. I promised Tobias anyway, knowing that it will reassure him.
"Come on, let's try to get some more sleep," I said, hoping to get his mind off of everything.
He nodded and laid back on the floor, pulling me with him. I placed my head on his chest and listened to his beating heart. After a few minutes, I heard Tobias's steady breathing and I knew that he was fast asleep. As he slept, I thought of my friends and why they were taking so long to find us. Were we hidden so well that our friends couldn't find us or have they really given up on us? Don't give up on us, I thought. Please hurry and find us. I closed my eyes and fell asleep to the steady beat of Tobias's heart.
URIAH'S POV
I can't believe it's been over a month since my friends and I have seen Tris or Four. Most of Dauntless has given up and believe that they are dead but a few of us, including myself and our friends, are still trying to find them.
This morning, I was going to Abnegation to tell Tris's parents that she was missing. I really didn't want to be the one to tell them but the leaders were busy looking for the two and since I'm a faction ambassador, it seemed easier. I walked out of my apartment and I grabbed a quick bite to eat then hopped on the train to take me to the Abnegation sector. On the way there, I kept on thinking about what I was going to say and hoped that I wouldn't say anything stupid. I jumped off the train once I saw Abnegation but then realized that I had no idea which house was Tris's.
"Do you need some help?"
I turned around and saw the leader of Abnegation, Marcus Eaton, staring at me. "Yes, do you know where Andrew and Natalie Prior live? I have to tell them something about their daughter, Tris."
"Ah yes; you're the faction ambassador for Dauntless. Follow me." I walked behind Marcus as he led me down a street lined with gray houses. He walked up to one and knocked on the door. A few seconds later, the door opened and a woman with brown hair and grayish blue eyes stood there. "Hello, Marcus," the woman said and then looked at me. "And you are?"
"I'm Uriah Pedrad, Mrs. Prior; the faction ambassador for Dauntless and I have some news regarding your daughter."
"Of course, come inside; and you can call me Natalie." She stepped aside to let us in. "Andrew, could you come in here please." Andrew walked into the room and looked confused when he saw a Dauntless man with Abnegation. "This man has something to tell us about Beatrice." Andrew nodded and we all walked into another room; probably the living room. We sat down on the couches and I waited a few minutes before saying, "Mr. and Mrs. Prior, I'm sorry to tell you that your daughter has been missing for about a month now." Natalie gasped and covered her mouth while Andrew widen his eyes with shock. "We are still looking for her but when we find her, I promise that you'll be the first to know."
"Please find her," said Andrew, grabbing Natalie's hand. "We still love her, even though she switched factions."
"We will, sir." Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Marcus with a small smile on his face.
After I said goodbye to Natalie and Andrew, I jumped on the train to go back to Dauntless. While on the train, I kept on thinking about the smile on Marcus's face. Why would he be smiling? Does he know something about Tris and Four's disappearance? I thought to myself. Something's not right with that man and I'll make sure to talk to Max about it.
Things are getting interesting. Should I have them find Tris and Four in the next few chapters or the next chapter? Review and tell me and I promise I will not update after a month again. I'm pleading with my mom to get me a laptop soon so I can update at night. Also, who's excited as I am that Divergent comes out in digital HD in 4 days? Later peeps ;)
