Long time no see...
My exams are finally over and summer has started which means that now I have A TON of time to write new chapters...the wait is finally over!
Just because I've been gone for so long, I just want to do a quick summary of what has happened so far so that you don't have to go back and read it alllll again.
Here's the breakdown:
-Tris woke up from a coma and made a deal with david that she'll stay at the bureau so long as David leaves Chicago alone
-David ends up testing serums on her for the whole duration of her stay, we find out this is to perfect a "tracking device" which David implanted in her arm during her reunion with Tobias
-Tobias destroyed the surveillance in Chicago to stop the Bureau from spying on them but Tobias was caught and taken to the bureau by Nita
-Tris gets closer to Scarlett, who she later find out is her cousin from her father's side. Scarlett is here to find out what really happened to her father. Through Scarlett, Tris finds out Matthew had been contacting her during their mission to stop the release of the memory serum which sets off a whole argument.
-Tris finally reunites with Tobias but only for a few minutes before david injects her with a tracker and makes it seem as though she was just hallucinating
-They meet AGAIN officially, only to find that Tobias is working with Nita again on a mission to stop David from starting a genetic purity war which, in his opinion, is the only way to erase genetic damage forever
-Tris and Tobias argue about the whole situation and discuss their past years apart, after which they make up again. This isn't long before they have another argument because Tris is afraid of being with Tobias so she doesn't hurt him again
-Not long after their argument there is a security breach on one of the hidden tunnels. This was a diversion set up by Uriah, who is alive, who wants to escape the bureau. A huge fight breaks out in the control room, ending up with Tris being shot in the leg and David knocked out. This gives the gang, including Scarlett and Matthew enough time to escape and return to the city.
-Everyone reunites at the city and the next day they pay a visit to Caleb, who tells Tris that the thing in her arm is not a tracker - it's a simulation chemical, which David can use to control her. Tris worries about this and knows this time her divergence may not be able to stop her.
-everyone leaves Caleb's house but in the lobby Tris and Uriah are both arrested due to their status as 'deceased'.
I hope that helped to jog your memories! Chapters will start to really fly in now as i'll be writing whenever I possibly can.
The next part will also be up shortly (two chapters in one day woo!)
Thanks for being so patient!
Enjoy the story! ;p
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Tobias' POV
My forearms rest on the cold metal railing, the only thing keeping my away from falling onto the train track and into the path of the train. My thoughts swirl around my head and I try to focus on my breathing instead. My hands are balled up into fists in front of me, and I'm not quite sure why.
Maybe it's because of Caleb.
Tris gave her life to save his and it cost her four years. Then suddenly, Tris stands on his doorstep and he's not even remotely excited to see her.
I don't know what it is about him that just makes me want to punch him in the nose every time I see him.
Or maybe it's because of my mother.
I feel the crumpled piece of paper in my pocket and I take it out the check it once more.
Tobias, it reads.
Erudite station
8pm sharp."
I found the note shortly after we arrived at Erudite, but it was most likely slipped into my pocket on the train.
I haven't seen Evelyn since I moved into my new apartment, exactly two months ago. I'm not sure if I'm excited or nervous to see her again. Maybe both.
The watch on my wrist reads two minutes past eight and I frown, looking around me to see if I can spot her.
The note doesn't specify who it's from, but I can tell by the writing that it's definitely from her.
A hand touches my shoulder and I whisk around to find a warm smile.
"I missed you." She says, enveloping me in a hug which I gladly accept.
"I was starting to have my doubts. You're usually punctual." I say.
"I just had to take care of something that's all." She smiles, but it soon fades into a look of worry.
"You didn't tell me Tris was alive.." she says quietly.
I shake my head.
"I only found out last week."
"Oh.." is all she says. There are frown lines on her forehead, probably from where she's taking it all in.
"H...how is she alive?" She asks with uncertainty.
"She was never dead." I simply say. "We were just made to believe she was."
I see her nod.
"Is this all you came here for? I had to leave Tris by herself."
She shakes her head. "I wanted to see how you were doing. Can't a mother miss her son?" She jokes.
"Well, you chose an unusual location and time." I explain.
"I had no choice. I saw Tris today and I wanted to check you were alright."
I nod, but I have a heavy feeling in my gut about something.
"I'm fine. More than fine." I say, focusing on the conversation at hand.
"So I see." She beams at me. "I'm happy for you. Really happy." I see the smile she had turn sour and fade away. I ignore it.
"Thanks." I say.
I shift my gaze back to the night sky, littered with dozens of speckled stars.
It reminds me of last night with Tris on the balcony, making me smile lightly.
Evelyn rests on the railing, next to me, and rests her head on my shoulder.
It's not long until the silence is broken.
"Four!" I hear a distant call, a female one, and I turn towards the direction of the sound.
Erudite.
"Four I need your...woah.." she stops as she sees me with my mother.
"I hope I'm not interrupting," she emphasises the last word and hardens her stare on me, "but I need you to come right now."
She takes off towards Erudite again, like she expects me to follow her, and out of instinct I do. Evelyn walks close by.
"What happened?" I ask.
"Well, whilst you went out to get some 'air' and have a little chat with your mom," she rolls her eyes at me, "We got into some trouble."
I mentally slap myself for leaving Tris alone in a city where anything could happen to her, especially with all the 'outside world' thing going on right now.
I swallow hard.
"What happened?" I ask again, more desperately this time. "Did anything happen to Tris?"
"And Uriah."
My eyes widen and I go through a list of possible scenarios in my head.
The story Christina tells me is nothing I would've pictured.
"So she's locked up for being Tris?" I shake my head. "This is so stupid."
"Look, Four, she shouldn't even be here right now considering her injuries, so don't take it the wrong way but it's just a precaution."
I sigh heavily. "I know."
Why is it always her?
I storm through the doors in Erudite, headed straight for reception. Paul sits at his desk and starts to get up when he sees me, but I slam him back into the chair.
"Where's Tris?"
"I don't know." He says, covering his face with his hands.
"Where is she!"
"Tobias, calm down, please." My mother places her hand softly on my shoulder and I shrug it off.
I grab Paul's shirt in my fist and drag him towards the elevators.
"You're gonna show me where she is or you're gonna look nothing like yourself when you get back down here."
He nods.
Evelyn and Christina get in as I wait for Paul to press the button.
"Thirtieth floor? Really?" I say unbelievably. "This is ridiculous."
I press the button that says floor 2 and as soon as the doors slide open on that floor I push Paul out of the elevator, and we resume our way to the highest floor.
I pace quickly down the corridors until I see two officers standing outside- a man and a woman. The woman mutters something to the man as she sees me and they both turn their heads in my direction.
Being Johanna's right hand man and being in control of assigning people jobs all over the city, I recognise them immediately- and so do they.
"Tobias, what brings you here?"
"Someone locked up my girlfriend." I say bluntly. I see their eyes widen, but it doesn't look like they're going to let me pass.
"You said she died. How is she here?"
"That's none of your business, Taylor."
"Yes it is." She stands and blocks my path to the door. "She needs to be trialed."
"For what? Being Tris?" I shake my head. "Move."
She looks hesitant, her eyes darting around the room. Rogers waves her off and she gets out of the way.
"Two minutes." He says, not looking my way. "No more."
I nod at him and notice his jaw is swollen.
Tris and Uriah are both inside, looking exhausted and bored out of their minds Tris is sitting on the floor and Uriah is sitting on the bench opposite her. I'll never understand how he manages to get into so much trouble, but for now im happy that he's here with her.
As soon as the door widens, she catches my eyes and I see them light up immediately.
"Tobias." She smiles and tries to stand up with the help of Uriah. She walks over to me and I pull her into an embrace, brushing my hands through her hair.
"What the hell happened?" I ask. I look at Uriah especially. "And you...I don't even know what to say. You need to stop getting yourself in trouble."
He nods, keeping his head low like I'm telling him off, but then his grin returns.
"What's so funny?" I ask him.
"Oh it's nothing." He laughs and clears his throat to compose himself. "Inside joke." He explains, and I see Tris share the same grin.
"They're going to put you on trial." I tell her.
"I know."
"What about me?" Uriah asks.
"I don't know." I say honestly.
Tris looks deep in thought.
"Who even cares if I'm back. It's not like I'm improtant.."
"Actually," I interrupt her, "you are. Everyone knows your story, Tris."
She frowns.
"This isn't what I needed right now."
"I know." I reply. "I'll try to find out when your trial will be. Johanna will organise it, but it will probably be held in Candor. As for you.." I say, looking at Uriah, "I'll try to schedule one for you too. Everyone needs to know you're alive just as much as they need to know Tris is."
There is a moment of silence between us and I think my time is coming to an end.
"Where were you?" Tris asks me.
"I'll explain later. Just focus on what you're gonna say, make sure you don't reveal what isn't needed."
I see lines appear on Tris' forehead as she knits her eyebrows together.
"How are we gonna tell them what we saw? They're not gonna understand..."
"I know. I'll try to buy you some time. Just figure something out. You're good at this." I hold her by the elbows and pull her closer.
"You'll figure this out." I confirm.
Tris rests her head on my chest and breathes deeply. I brush my thumb down her cheek until I find her chin and tilt her head upwards gently. Her bright blue eyes look like they're illuminating the whole room.
"I'll turn around..." Uriah sighs and turns slowly to face the wall, away from us.
I raise my eyebrow at him, but I think we both know what he meant.
She places her arms on mine for support and I hold her close to me. I brush my lips against hers until she gets impatient and closes the space between us, her lips moving slowly against mine. Her hands move over to my neck and I wrap my arms around her waist to support her. Her hands caress my face and I use one arm to run my fingers through her hair.
She sighs against my lips as she touches her nose to mine.
"I wish we were alone." I say so only she can hear.
"I almost always wish that." She smiles, biting her bottom lip gently.
I catch Uriah'a eyes in the blink of an eye and notice him sitting on the bench, staring at us, with his arms resting on his knees and holding up his head. He mouths an 'awe' and makes kissing faces, making me roll my eyes.
Tris sees him and a blush begins to form on her cheeks and she shakes her head at Uriah.
"Perv." She says.
"How dare you!" Uriah sticks his hand over his heart jokingly.
There are two quick knocks on the door and I hear Rogers' voice.
"Time's up lovebirds."
I sigh and look at Tris.
"I'll see you soon."
She nods, and this time we both mean it.
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There it is! Not as long as the other chapters but I would rather split up the story into more chapters and upload much quicker than write long chapters and update slower. Hope you enjoyed it and please don't forget to leave me a quick review on what you thought! I want to say thank you to those reader who read and comment on every single chapter! (you know who you are!) I love you guys and I really do appreciate it so a massive thank you to you and ALL my reviewers in general for leaving me such amazing comments!
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