After the reaping the other candidates and I are quickly ushered into a private room in the corner of the pit before we can talk to anyone. Peter, I can tell, is far too pleased that he has been given a second chance to beat me at something. He smirks at me before tripping me up as we make our way into the room. I feel colour spreading through my cheeks as I hit the floor and his arrogant voice just infuriates me further.
'Don't think you'll be so lucky this time Stiff! No one will go easy on you now, we've all seen past your helpless abnegation act.'
I restrain my self from jumping to my feet and starting a fight that I know I won't win. There is no point showing the other candidates my biggest weakness. Jace and Elena laugh when they see me on the ground and kick my feet as they go by. Daryl stalks past without a glance in my direction. What a lovely bunch I'm up against, eh?
Max, another Dauntless leader, waits for us in the room.
' Congratulations candidates! I'm sure you are all honored to have been reaped this year and I hope you take this opportunity to prove you belong here in Dauntless. now before we begin proceedings, I would like to wish you all the best of luck... May the odds be ever in your favour!'
We are told we have one hour of free time to relax and prepare before the first challenge. Anyone who is late will start with a disadvantage. There is only one thing on my mind as we are released from the room... Four.
Sorry for such short chapters. I just find it easier to write little chunks at a time and I don't want to keep you waiting forever ! Thanks for the follows and reviews are really helpful & appreciated! Be as honest as you like :)