I can only take credit for my own ideas... everything else belongs to Veronica Roth.

I received a comment that I had too much detail, just FYI that is not likely to change any time soon. That is just how I write and I am really enjoying writing this story. Thanks for all the comments!

Tobias

I am sitting on the train, headed to my new home in Dauntless, and it suddenly hits me that I am no longer a citizen of Abnegation. I have known for years that I was going to transfer, but it feels surreal that I have done it. Never again will I be the scared boy, trapped with a cruel father, I will be free to discover who I really am. That thought is exhilarating and terrifying at the same time.

"So, Abnegation transferring to Dauntless..." Zeke says. "You certainly caused quite a stir back there."

"I should have expected it. After all, I'm not sure when the last time an Abnegation to Dauntless transfer happened." I reply with a shrug.

"Well, you seem to be prepared for Dauntless already. You jumped on the train like it was nothing. Most transfers have trouble doing that for a while. Now me... I am a professional." Zeke smirks. "I have been jumping on trains since I was three years old. My dad taught me, which totally irritated my mom since most kids learn when they are five. But my dad knew that I wanted to learn, so he taught me early."

"I can definitely say that I have not been doing it since I was three, but my friend and I have been jumping on them for a few years. We frequently would jump on the train and spend time in the other factions, usually Dauntless."

"Wow, two Stiffs jump on a train... sounds like the beginning of a bad joke." He laughs. "Well it sure sounds like you two were not meant for Abnegation. Where is your friend?"

"Still in Abnegation."

"Decided to stay there? Sounds like someone who would have transferred with you." Zeke questions.

"She had to stay... not 16 yet."

"She..." He wiggles his eyebrows. "So do you think your little girlfriend will follow you when it's her turn to choose? "

"It's not like that." I say, not really sure I even believe myself. "She has beenmy friend for years."

"I know that I just met you, but it is not hard to see that there is more to it than that. Looks like we're just about to get to our stop."

"Here?" I ask, confused.

"Right... there." He replies, pointing at a nearby building.

I simply shrug and stand next to him, preparing for what may be the most difficult and important jump of my life. Once everyone is off the train and standing on the roof of the building, Max steps to the edge and faces the group. I look around at the faces of everyone around me, some excited, others seem fairly terrified. Max begins to speak and the group goes silent.

He gives a brief speech and ends by saying, "Alright, listen up. I'm Max. I am your leader. If you want to enter Dauntless, this is the way in, and if you don't have the guts to jump, then you don't belong in Dauntless."

Right after he finishes, Zeke jumps forward, climbs to the edge of the roof, and leaps through the hole in the roof of the adjoining building. I fight through my fear, climb to the same spot where he stood, take a deep breath, close my eyes, and leap. I fall quickly and land on a giant net. Someone pulls down the edge of the net, I roll to the edge, and I swing down tothe ground.

This is a new beginning for me. I have no idea what is in store for me, but I know that whatever happens will be up to me. My life is finally mine, not Marcus', not Abnegation's, but mine. Today is the day when my life begins!