1: This story is almost done, there will be one more chap, after this one. But I will be posting a sequel, see 3 for more information.
2: I will be doing a series of Eris, called an Eris series. Book one is Twists of Fate.
3: this will also be a series. "The Unlikely Dauntless Series." I'm gonna do a sequel, But I need name suggestions. It'll be 15 years post this story, and will Follow mostly Kyleigh's prov, but Jasper and her other sibs will be much involved.
4: Next chap will be up next Saturday.
Tris's Prov
I couldn't believe how much my life changed in a year. Four, and Chris- Her complications were shot in the chest, head and stomach She was possibly dead already prior to Jericho's birth, were gone. Jericho grew more and more, and mirrored his mother, with hints of his father, which I thought would upset me, but for some reason, made me feel at peace. My mom and Max-who I've been calling Dad, were my biggest support system now a days, and were always there for me and Eric, and Our twins.
Eric was now running Dauntless, with me at his side with one exception. I was working from Home most days. Dad had stepped down 3 months after the twins were born. He adored the idea of coming home to us, and helped me a lot more, then I had expected him too.
Our twins, were both Boy and Girl, Named Kyleigh Angel, and Jasper James. To my relief, they didn't have or show signs of being Fours, yet anyways. If I didn't know better, I would say they were biologically Eric's. Kyleigh is a defiant Daddy's girl, she could get Daddy to give her anything and everything, even after I said no. Jasper was a momma's boy, and hardley whined for stuff like his sister did. I can't believe their identical twins, and yet complete opposites.
As for me, I couldn't be happier. I had my mom and real dad in my life, our best friends, Zeke and Uriah were the best uncles, and our closest allies and they actually signed up for leadership! I honestly don't know how I could've gotten past this year without them and Eric.
This had been an interesting year in general, not just for the families, but for the whole faction system. It had been stronger than ever before now, since we no longer supported Faction before Blood. Abnegation, Candor and Erudite co run our community now. We still protected, and Amity still provided the food and other stuff we need. It was like eliminating Faction before Blood, eliminated any chance for a civil war, between everyone, and having 3 factions co running together was also a wonderful decision. Candor, kept us honest and was our Court. Erudite and Abnegation were our selfless reminder and our knowledge.
"Tris! I'm Home!" Eric called, as 1 year old Kyleigh ran to her father. "DADA!" She yelled running arms open for her Father to catch her, while I followed holding Jasper. "Kyleigh! Mommy won't say it again! NO running in the house!" I groaned, as Eric came over holding her. "Stressful day baby?" He asked, setting Kyleigh down, to play with her brother who I sat down.
"Stressful is an understatement..." I mumbled. "What's wrong?" Eric said, fully concerned.
"I didn't want to worry you..." I said, looking to him. "Tris, what's wrong?" CRASH. We turned to Kyleigh and Jasper, who had knocked over our glass lamp, and before I could say anything, they continued running. Eric said "I'll put them in their room, then help you clean up." He picked them up and put them in their room, with a gate before returning to me.
I was picking up the large shards. "Tris? Let me..." Eric said kneeling beside me helping me. "I've been getting sick all day... I think I might want mom and dad to take the kids... They get along great with Jericho, and Moms been begging me to have them sleep over, so we can have like a mini date night." Eric said "Maybe they could keep them for a couple days. Maybe you're coming down with something..."
I picked up another large shard, but it slipped from my hand as a sharp corner sliced my hand. "OW! Shit!" I mumbled, causing Eric to sit me on the couch, taking off his belt, and tying it around my wrist. "I'm gonna get the first aid kit, and call mom and dad."
Eric's Prov
I went to the kitchen, dialing Dad's number. I had been calling Max and NAtalie mom and dad for about six months. "Hey Old Man." I teased. "Hey, Look I need a favor... Tris's not feeling well tonight, and Mom asked to have Kylie and Jasper over... Can you take them for a couple days? I don't know necessarily what's going on, if it's hormonal, getting sick, or like Pregnant... I need to check it out, and it would be a little easier, if I didn't have to worry about the twins, if Tris is getting sick... Great Dad, Thanks. Can you guys pick some dinner up on your way over? The kids broke our lamp, and Tris sliced her hand, while we picked up... and I'm trying to tend to her... Thanks, Umm Chicken soup for her would be a safe bet, and maybe some Garlic Bread, she loves that stuff... I'll do the spaghetti and meatballs special and the kids are usually content with Mac and Cheese. Zeke and Uriah are coming over too, but they'll eat just about anything. We got drinks here, except for Ging... Thanks. I'll pay you guys when you get here. I have to go now, Tend to Tris's hand, and finish cleaning the glass... See ya soon."
I hung up and got our first aid kit and vacuum before returning to my wife. "let me see." I gently coaxed, as she showed me the hand. "Not to bad, Might need stitches but I won't know till I clean off some of that blood." I said getting a cloth, and pouring some hydrogen peroxide on it. "It's gonna sting, babe, but..."
"I know... Just do it..." She said closing her eyes, while I gently wiped off the blood from her hand. I knew it stung, her free hand was balling my shirt into her fist, but she didn't cry out. "There..." Just then there was a knock. "It's Open!" I yelled, as I turned back.
"that's deep, babe." I commented, as Zeke and Uriah came in. "Hey man, We came by bringing our favorite Sister, something she asked for." Uriah sat it beside us, while Zeke said "Let us help you guys, Uriah, go play with the kids, I'll clean up the glass."
"Thanks you guys." I said, getting a needle ready to stitch Tris's Hand. "No... Not yet..." She begged. "Babe, If we wait, you'll get an infection..." Zeke sat beside her, moving the bag. "Hold my hand sis, and let Eric do it." She gripped Zeke's hand while I put some numbing stuff on her hand, generally around her cut. "Okay, Ready?"
"No." She said, as Zeke and I chuckled. I said "Sorry babe... I've gotta do it." I started stitching her hand up. The numbing stuff worked, in taking off the edge.
"All done, babe." I said to Tris as I finished. Zeke released her hand, before busying himself with the glass. She looked to me, as I put some bandages on her hand. "I'm sorry..." She said, as I sat beside her. I wanted to hold her for a moment, before I helped Zeke. I knew she needed me right now.
"You don't have to apologize. It's okay." I whispered, as she immediately cuddled into my chest. After a minute I said "I gotta help Zeke, Okay?" She nodded as I started vacuuming. Zeke said "Anything else you need man?"
Tris said "Actually, can you get the twins ready for dinner Please?" Zeke said "Absolutely." Once he left and I finished vacuuming, I sat beside her again. "How's the hand?" I asked.
"It hurts like hell... But I can't take anything... Or at least I don't feel comfortable..." I said "You might be pregnant. I get it, I see the test in the bag. I still have the pain meds that are baby safe from last time. I'll get them for you. OH and Mom and dad are bringing Dinner over, for all of us, and are taking Kylie and Jasper for a couple days. They want me to take care of you."
I saw a smile flash on her face. "Can I take the meds now then?" SHe asked.
Tris's Prov
Eric chuckled, before taking me and the bag to the kitchen, getting the meds from the cupboard where we kept them before getting some water, as Zeke and Uriah came in with the kids. "Hey, Thanks Zeke, and Uriah." I said, as they sat them in their high chairs while I took the meds. Just then there was persistent knocking on the door.