Trouble in Amity

I don't own any of the Divergent characters. Veronica Roth does.

I do claim the new characters and the plot. This is rated M for strong language and sexual content.

Luna's POV

"Mama your reasons for having me come out here are becoming weak." I half smile at her. I love that she wants to see me.

"I know Lulu. I..." Johanna starts.

"I know." I hug her. We're alone in her office so it's ok for us to be openly affectionate.

"I'm so proud of you. I'm not exactly fond of how Dauntless mark their leaders but on you it works." She winks at me as she runs her hands over my new tattoos.

Malachi walks in. Knock much? He takes in the scene before him. My mother beaming and rubbing my leadership tattoos. His eyes flash and his jaw clenches. "I need to talk to you." He says quickly.

"Later, ok?" I respond. His eyes flash again. The muscle in his jaw clearly flexed.

"I wasn't talking to you." He hisses. What the hell? What's he mad at me for?

"I'll go for a ride then and leave you to talk." I retort. Knocking my shoulder into him as I walk away. Asshole.

I get Zeus out and take him for a run. It is nice to get to do this every so often. After about an hour I head back. It'll be dinner soon. Malachi and Mama should be wrapping up if they're not already done. I dismount outside of the barn and Zeus follows me in. I begin brushing him down. Malachi comes in but doesn't say a word. I don't either. Not after his cold greeting. I move to Zeus's other side so I don't even have to see him. Zeus presses into me. "That a good spot boy? Yeah?" I scratch the same spot and he presses harder into my hand. I pat him, "such a good boy." I hear Malachi snort. I walk around Zeus so I can see Malachi. "What is your deal?!" I glare at him.

"You are. I see you got tattoos to match lover boy." He snarks. What?

"What are you talking about?" He points to my forearms. Now it's my turn to snort.

"Here I thought you would've congratulated me. Not act like an ass." I push Zeus into his stall.

"Congratulate you?" He's practically snarling.

"Yeah. These are my leadership tattoos. Would've thought someone from Dauntless would recognize them. Guess not. To busy being distracted by Amity pussy. How foolish of me to think you meant what you said. To think you'd be proud I made it. Foolish indeed." My voice menacing low and fists clenched at my sides. This is not how I wanted to talk to him about what happened. His face twists but I really don't want to hear anything else he has to say. Not right now when I'm worked up. I storm out. I'm late for dinner as it is.

On my way I see Lena. She runs over. "Don't." I snarl. She stops abruptly. I close my eyes and take a deep breath. "Right now is not a good time, ok?" I say through clenched teeth. She looks scared. She nods. I do too and then continue on my way. I get into line and join Mama to eat.

Malachi's POV

I need to talk to Johanna about going back to loading duty. I walk into her office. As if by magic Lulu is standing in front of me. I see Johanna smiling away and look at her moving hands. She's rubbing Lulu's new tattoos. Did she tell Johanna about getting matching tattoos for that jackass? Are they together? Are they serious? Johanna is beaming so she's clearly happy about it.

"I need to talk to you."

"Later, ok?" Lulu asks. Go talk to lover boy.

"I wasn't talking to you." My jealousy clearly getting the best of me. Johanna looks shocked at how I've addressed her daughter. She knows I'm in love with her so why is she so shocked at my reaction to her and her new lover boy?! Does she honestly think I'd be happy that he's stolen her away from me?

"I'll go for a ride then and leave you to talk." She rams her shoulder into me as she walks out. I feel the electricity run through my body like I always do when her body comes into contact with mine. Damnit body knock it off. She may be little but she can pack some power.

"What can I do you for Malachi?" Johanna addresses me once Lulu leaves.

I was going to ask for loading duty but now? Now what do I want? I shake my head. I want Lulu but she clearly doesn't want me anymore. "Ugh the horses need fresh bedding. Is it alright if I help Mason tomorrow?" What an awful lie. Johanna looks at me quizzically. She knows I'm lying. I know she can tell something is bothering me but she doesn't press it. She nods. I leave. I need to clear my head. I head out to the fields. Being out here always helps.

I sit under an apple tree. I lean back into the trunk and close my eyes. My head is swirling. I try to meditate like they taught us in initiation. Instead I end up falling asleep since I haven't been sleeping very well. Wonder how long I was out for? I head for the barn. I need to find Mason and let him know I'll be helping him.

I walk-in to find Lulu brushing Zeus. Damnit. Before I couldn't find a reason to be around her and now she's fucking every where! Just ignore her. Good luck with that. I can't help but notice how good she looks. How tight her pants are...fuck. Stop it! She moves around to the other side. I can still see her legs but nothing else. That's better. Is it? Shut up.

"That a good spot boy? Yeah?" I hear her hum at Zeus. I look over and see he's leaning in her direction. I can her her scratch and pat him, "such a good boy." Lucky bastard I snort. "What is your deal?!" I turn around and Lulu is now glaring daggers at me.

"You are. I see you got tattoos to match lover boy." I snip at her.

"What are you talking about?" Is she serious?! I point at her forearms. She snorts like I'm the idiot.

"Here I thought you would've congratulated me. Not act like an ass." How the fuck does she think I'm going to congratulate her on getting matching tattoos with lover boy?!

"Congratulate you?" Anger and jealousy clearing lacing my every word.

"Yeah. These are my leadership tattoos. Would've thought someone from Dauntless would recognize them. Guess not. To busy being distracted by Amity pussy. How foolish of me to think you meant what you said. To think you'd be proud I made it. Foolish indeed." Her voice is low and extremely threatening. I can't help but flinch at the pussy remark. I still hate that she saw me with Wendy. At least I've never had to witness her being with anyone, especially not that prick she got matching...Wait. What? Leadership tattoos? Leaders don't get tat- fuck me. Yes, Dauntless leaders are marked for everyone to see so there's no question of their authority. I'm a complete and utter jackass! Fuck. FUCK! I scream in my head as she storms out.

You stupid jealous ass! That's why the Dauntless were celebrating in the city. Is that why Eric kept her from me? Did he know I had upset her and didn't want to spoil her celebration? And damnit that's why Johanna was grinning like a fool! Her daughter is officially a leader. In Dauntless no less! You're the only fool here...and you just let the love of your life walk away from you! I continue to berate myself as I let out a loud groan. I hold my head in my hands.

I feel a slap on my arm. I snap my head up. Lulu? No. Lena.

"What did you do?!" She snaps at me. Everything. I did everything wrong. I let my jealousy blind me.

"I..." She slaps me again. "Lulu just about took my head off when I tried to hug her. What did you do?!"

"I'm an Ass." Is all I can get out. She looks me over. She knows I know I fucked up.

"Yes, yes you are. Now explain to me why you're finally realizing it?" She sits down next to me and bumps her shoulder into me. I tell her about how Luna found me with Wendy. How I acted earlier in Johanna's office, and here in the barn. I let out a heavy sigh as Lena reflects on everything I've told her. "Yeah, it's official. You're an ass. Actually I don't know if that's even a strong enough term."' She smirks at me. I know she's teasing but it's true. Ass doesn't even begin to define my behavior.

"Something is bugging me though..." She takes a long pause. "Why would...or what happened that Lulu would risk everything to sneak out to the water hole? I mean she risked her leadership status, even being factionless. All for a "swim"? Really?! Lulu is crazy but not reckless. Something rocked her. Something serious had to have happened for her to go to as far as sneaking out here..." Her voice trails off. Fuck. I feel even worse. I hadn't thought about any of that! I had been so worried about her seeing me with Wendy...so she was already rocked to the core and then had to witness Wendy sucking me off?! I have to make this right. I need to talk to her. I need her to know I'm here. If she even still wants you...especially after you were a complete ass to her for no reason. Would you turn to someone like that for comfort?

Luna's POV (back in Johanna's office)

"I brought you something Mama." I hand her the bottle of bourbon.

"What is it?"

"It's bourbon. Consider it a Dauntless version of Amity punch." I wiggle my eyebrows at her and she laughs.

"Well open it and I'll get us some glasses." I break the seal as she sets a couple glasses down. I pour some in each glass and then hand one to her as I pick-up mine.

There's a knock against the pillar at the top of the stairs. Most people knock there since there isn't a door to Mama's office. It's the polite way of announcing yourself. We both look over. It's Lena and Malachi. Shit. I didn't want anymore drama right now. I roll my eyes as Mama tells them, "you two can come in but give us just a second. I was about to toast Lulu." She turns back to me. Our eyes lock. "To Lulu the Dauntless Leader. The only woman to currently hold that status and youngest ever to achieve it! You are the strongest and most courageous woman I know." Her eyes twinkle with pride. To hear the strongest woman I know say I'm stronger than her takes my breath away. I'm trying so hard not to cry. "Cheers!" She clinks my glass and takes a sip. I down my whole drink. I need it. This is so intense right now.

Shouting and the sounds of a fight make their way up the stairs. Then I hear "he's got a knife!" I drop my glass on my mothers desk and dart between Malachi and Lena. I'm down the steps in seconds running towards the commotion. There's a ragged looking guy in a red shirt with gray pants waving a knife menacingly out at a group of Amity gathered around bags of grain. Another guy in a blue button up jacket and black pants has a knife to a girl's throat he's currently got pinned to his chest. Factionless. They must be here for the food. I approach the scene while pulling a knife out of my back pocket.

"Let the girl go." I say firmly. The guy holding the girl locks eyes with me. He looks mad. It's not uncommon for the factionless to go insane. They don't exactly get the best medical treatment. His eyes rake over me. Ew! He licks the girls face and I snarl my lips at him. My eyes flick towards the other guy. He still hasn't acknowledged I'm here. The guy with the girl makes a kissing sound. My eyes lock back on him. He presses the knife against her throat hard enough to draw blood. That's it. I throw my knife and it finds its mark. Buried deep in his left eye. He lets go of the girl and his knife as his hands fly towards his face screaming in agony. This draws the other guy's attention. He's fast but not fast enough. I move to the side as he lunges out at me with his knife. It ends up stuck in my shoulder. I grab hold of his shoulders and pull him to me hard as I knee him. I then punch his jaw. He slams his hand against the knife and I scream in anger. I see red. I throw another punch at his face and then his torso. I get him good in the gut and he falls to his knees. I'm about to continue my assault when I see two Amity guys running up with syringes full of peace serum. Instead of hitting him I lunge and tackle him to the ground I hold him down as one of the Amity guys injects him. Once he goes limp I get off of him. I then assist the other one by holding the other factionless guy down. I point to the knife, "I want that back." The Amity guy looks like he's going to be sick but nods. I turn to see my mother, Malachi and Lena all gawking at the scene. I don't know how much they saw.

"I think it's best if I leave now. I'll have a couple guards come collect those two." My mother nods. A girl runs up to me with a couple strips of cloths. She looks scared but points to my shoulder. Right, the knife. I jerk it out. A groan leaves my lips. I wipe it on my pants and tuck it in my back pocket. I take one of the cloths from the girl and press it inside my shirt against the wound. I take another strip from her and lay it over my shoulder. I put the top end in my mouth and reach around for the other one. It hurts to bend my arm but I manage to get it tied. I feel everyone's eyes on me. They're too scared to move. Too scared to come close to me. "Thank you." I say to the girl and walk off towards the trucks. I see Robert tinkering with one.

"Hey can you give me a lift back to the fence." He looks up at me and gives me a confused look. "Factionless. It's been handled. I need to get back to make my report." He nods and points to the truck on my right. We get to the fence and they let us through. Lynn is just inside the gate.

"Lu? What the fuck happened?!"

"Factionless." She nods. Nothing more needs to be said to a Dauntless guard. "Thanks Robert. Mind taking a couple guards back to collect those guys?" He nods. I turn to face Lynn. She nods in understanding and gestures to another guard. The two of them climb in the cab with Robert and they drive off back towards Amity. I hurry towards the tracks. The train should already be arriving. If I'm quick I can catch the end of it. I don't want to wait around for the next one.

Getting on the train was difficult but I managed. Barely made the last car. I stare out as everything rushes by, "how on earth did this day become so fucked up?" I say aloud.

I jump off and stumble a little. I wince as I move my arm to catch my balance. I let out a huff. I turn to begin walking towards the entrance. I look up and see Eric a few yards ahead of me. I thought he was at Erudite? He must've been on the same train but in a different car.

"Luna?" He calls out. I wave. He waits for me to catch up. As I get closer I guess he notices the way I'm cradling my arm because he walks over to me quickly. "What happened?"

"Factionless."

"Bad?" I shrug

"Two but I handled it. Helps that Amity pumped 'em full of peace serum. Lynn and another guard went to collect 'em." He nods at my short recap.

"Let's get you looked at little Leader." He bumps into me and I wince glaring at him. Really?! "Sorry." He mumbles.

Amber was on shift in the infirmary. She cleaned me up and gave me some meds to treat and prevent further infection. Eric was waiting for me when I walked out.

"I already informed Max. He wants more details of course but he said it could wait until morning if you say it's been handled. Alright if I walk back with you?" I lookup at him and can't help but chuckle.

"We're in the same hall Eric. You don't need to ask my permission to walk home." He lets out a heavy sigh and pinches the bridge of his nose. I begin walking and he joins me.

"Tequila?" He asks and I nod.

"Your place or mine?" I ask.

"Your's has the better view."

Eric goes to his door but I stop him. "I picked up a new bottle before leaving so no need."

"So you were anticipating needing it upon your return?" He asks in surprise. His reaction isn't unexpected. Normally I come back elated and stay that way for a few days. This time I had been worried about how things would go with Malachi. Fuck I still don't know where we stand. Why was he such a prick to me? Is he mad I interrupted him with Wendy? It's not like him to hold a grudge...especially for this long. So what the fuck was his deal?!

"Figured I should keep my own stock. Don't wanna always be mooching off of yours." I quip as I open my door. We both move inside. I shut and lock the door.

"I like having someone to drink with. You're the best drinking buddy I got. You hang in there longer than me most nights." He winks over at me as he goes into the kitchen.

"Corner cabinet." I holler after him and see him give a thumbs up. "I'm gonna change. These have blood on 'em." I opt for a pair of gym shorts and a tight halter tank top. I go without a bra. The strap kept rubbing against my fresh bandage. I go back out to the living room to find Eric settled on my sofa in nothing but his boxers. "Well make yourself at home."

"I did." He hands me a shot. I toss it back and immediately do another. Then I sit and lick my hand preparing for a third. As I take it Eric says, "you know these are gonna hit you faster with those pain meds Amber pumped you with." He shifts on the sofa so he's now facing me.

"Good." As I suck on a lime and lean back. "Tell me about your trip? How's Erudite?"

"Funny you should ask. Jeanine has requested you come along to our next meeting. It's at the end of the week."

"Awesome." I roll my eyes. I lick my hand, add salt, lick and take another shot. Again I sit back sucking on a lime. I chew on it and suck again. Why would she want to see me? I chew at the flesh of the lime.

Eric reaches over and pulls the skin away from me as I keep all the flesh locked in my teeth. I watch his pupils dilate. "I think you got all you could outta that one." His voice is husky.

"Good thing there's more." He takes a shot with me this time.

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