Chapter 8- The Capital of Ruins

Tris

"So, you and Four, huh?"

"It's been months, I'm surprised you didn't ask that before."

"So?"
"Yeah, we're a couple, and we helped each other through the worst of things together."

"Well, now you're making me miss Christina."

"From what I can see, she's still afraid of moths." I say, lightening the mood.

"That's my girl, still tough as cotton balls"

I laugh, and Uriah overhears us.

"Moths? MOTHS? Really?"

"Yup!"

He laughs so hard he falls off his bunk and rolls towards the front seat. Fortunately, he stops himself.

A sign says "Welcome to Washington D.C, the capital of America!" At least, I think it says that, because it has many missing letters, on the floor or stolen.

We decide to drive into the city and scout around, seeing a figure.

We stop and exit, then realise our mistake.

A gang are leering at us.

"This is our turf, and you are going to pay the price for stepping foot in our turf!"

"We didn't mean to intrude, we are simply looking for our friend!"

"I. Don't. Care."

I duck to avoid a bullet and fire a few off too. They all miss- The hostile gang are quick- and it escalates into an all-out battle.

Lynn

"We have to help them!" If war taught me one thing, it's that death is not what anyone wants. Huh. Tris'd be proud.

"It is illogical to go into that mess."

Suddenly… Marlene?

"She's dead."

"What-"

I drag Fernando out and join the fray.

"This is highly-"

"Shut up and fight!"

In the end, the raiders know they're fighting a losing battle and leave.

"Lynn?"
"So… everyone's alive?"

"Yeah. You're the last two." Uriah says.

"Where now?"

"Home!" Tris calls out.

After the story, I feel ready.

Let's kick some Bureau butts.

I climb into this "RV".

Hi there! Thanks for the reviews!

QOTU: What is Zeke's job?

AOTU: Al smells like sage and lemongrass.

½ point to Guest