A/N: Thank you to all the new reviews and followers. Your continued support for this story is highly appreciated. I can't even tell you how much my face hurts from all the grinning whenever I get a new review. Thank you all and a special thanks to ItsHardIKnow, my beta reader.

To CynDLou12: You'll find out about Beatrice in this chapter. Andrew and Natalie were excited because they really thought that their daughter would come home, since her husband would be busy with initiation and it isn't appropriate for a young woman, even a married one, to live in a house with a much older man (Abnegation and all). The fact that you called Marcus Spawn made me laugh really hard. Andrew wanted answers as to why Beatrice couldn't come home.

To Fishes: No Eris, but he will appear. However, I will keep it to myself what kind of relationship will be between him and Tris.

To the Guest who wanted to know about "Covert Operative" and "Divergent Guardian": They are currently on hold for various reasons. I'm sorry for not having updated in so long.

To the Sensitive Guest: My mind is like a garbage dump - filled with all kinds of crazy shit. I just need to sort through all that crap and recycle the good stuff.

Happy reading!

Chapter 13

Tris

It's been six long weeks since I last saw Tobias. I have no idea how he is, how he is doing, what rank he's in. Nothing. Absolutely nothing. It's driving me crazy.

The moment Vanessa and I arrived at Candor, I had fully expected her to take me to the shelter, but instead we took the elevator to the twentieth floor, and she showed me her apartment. She informed me that, under no circumstances, would I be staying at the shelter. My eyes widened, and for a split second I thought maybe Tobias was right to not trust her, but I couldn't have been more wrong. She offered me the guest bedroom, and told me I could stay with her, and her husband. It was then that I found out that her husband is one of the Candor leaders. I was very impressed.

Jack Kang is a very nice person. He and Vanessa came up with the plan to get Tobias and me out. Both being lawyers, they knew everything and anything there was about the law, and were able to find loopholes here and there that helped our case. Legally, I am registered here as Beatrice Eaton, married to Tobias Eaton who is a Dauntless initiate at the moment. Even if someone was to come looking for me, which I doubt, they wouldn't be able to find me, simply because I am not living in the shelter.

The worst part was that I couldn't really leave their apartment, and I got bored out of my mind. There is just so much cleaning and cooking I can do for them. Both Jack and Vanessa told me it was unnecessary, but I told them it was the least I could do. They accepted, and it was really a pleasure for me to cook for them, but, since I didn't know anything about typical Candor dishes, I had asked Vanessa if she had a cookbook. She didn't, but went to buy a few. She gifted them to me, because she wasn't so much into cooking, and they realized that I actually loved it.

I think I have cooked about everything in those cookbooks. Jack warned that if I was to keep up the cooking, they would both get fat. We laughed, but it still feels too little to repay them for what they are doing. For them it might seem like a little thing, but to Tobias and me it's our salvation.

About two weeks after I came to live with Vanessa and Jack, I found myself dusting their bookshelves. They have many books on faction law, and law books in general for a variety of topics. Being alone all day long, with both Vanessa and Jack working crazy hours, I found myself starting to read some of the books. They had every law book available. I felt guilty for just taking them off the shelf, but Jack surprised me one afternoon when he came home early. I was still reading the Dauntless Law Codex when he entered the apartment. I was so embarrassed, and apologized for about ten whole minutes. Jack laughed, and told me to relax. Neither he nor his wife was bothered by me reading their books. He was very kind, and asked me if I had questions. I did. He tried to explain things as simple as he could. The day after that, he bought me textbooks and several notebooks.

"I know you won't choose Candor, but you might be surprised how in handy it comes to know what your rights actually are," he said, smirking. I nodded my head in agreement, and from Week 3 I practically began my pseudo-lawyer training. I wouldn't get a fancy degree or license to practice, which I really didn't want, but Jack was right. Two weeks after I started reading law books, I already knew more about my own situation and how to avoid legal repercussions than I ever thought possible. I especially focused on Dauntless Law. I needed to know as much as I could about my new faction. It also helped me train my mind to think outside of the box. I wrote down some irregularities in the Dauntless Law Codex, and showed them to Vanessa. She looked over my notes with a critical eye, and I thought maybe I got it completely wrong. On the plus side, no harm done. This isn't part of any initiation. It's just to occupy my time with something other than cooking and cleaning. But when Vanessa still hadn't said anything, and even showed Jack my notes, I got nervous. I was just about to ask how wrong I really was, when they finally addressed me.

"Do you mind if I show these to someone?" Jack asked, holding my notes in his hand. I didn't know what to say, so I shook my head. However, I couldn't help myself, and asked what was wrong with the notes. Vanessa smiled, before answering.

"Nothing is wrong," she told me reassuringly. I couldn't quite believe her. "I promise. In fact, I think you found a legal way to improve the lives of many Dauntless," she stated. By the look on my face, she must have guessed how incredulous I was feeling. Apparently, I found several loopholes that shouldn't be there, and found solutions to fix them. Well, that part was true. But I only did it in theory. I am no lawmaker. But some of those rules seemed archaic and just wrong.

"I would like you to look over these books too. Read them, write down your questions or suggestions, and then we will discuss them," Jack told me, handing me three books on City Law. I looked at them in bewilderment, but just nodded. I didn't have anything else to do, so I decided to do this. If Jack thought it was a good idea, who was I to contradict him? I didn't quite understand his motives, but the task was a welcome change from the monotone lifestyle I had for the time being.

Yesterday, I handed Jack my notes, and he quickly glanced at them. He didn't have time to read them during his lunch break, but promised to read them as soon as possible. It didn't bother me, because I was more preoccupied with the next day.

Today is Visiting Day, and I can go visit Tobias in Dauntless! Vanessa couldn't drive me, but Jack told me he had some business there anyways. Since Visiting Day lasted until five o'clock, Jack said that I could meet him at the curb where we will park the car upon arrival at Dauntless. He couldn't spend all day there, but he was willing to drive me to, and from it.

I was so excited that I could barely sleep last night. All I could think about was Tobias. I wonder how he is. Is it very hard for him? I know going to Dauntless was my idea. Tobias was born to be Abnegation. But a small, selfish part of me wants him Dauntless. Not because I don't think he is brave, because he really is more than he gives himself credit for, but for the unfulfilled potential in him. If he would have stayed in Abnegation, not only would have Marcus dictated his entire life but, he would have faded into nothingness, because that's what they do. They get lost in a sea of gray. He is such an amazing person, that I often ask myself why he gave me his heart. I know that we were forced to get married, but no one forced him to love me. I am grateful, though. I know what he is doing right now is for me and I love him even more for it. However, it is also for him. No matter what Dauntless life will bring us, nothing in this world can be worse than Marcus. I know people say that when they think their situation is too desperate, nothing in history can ever be so bad, and of course, they are wrong, but living for months with Marcus Eaton opened my eyes to an evil in this world that I only knew of from fairy tales.

Marcus Eaton would have destroyed us. He would have turned Tobias into his puppet. He would have ordered him around. He would have made me into his slave, and I am sure that would have entailed some twisted, perverted sex thing. Tobias was right, for whatever reason, his father wanted to force himself on me. I would have taken any beating and any form of humiliation if it would have spared Tobias any more pain. But we both knew that that alone wouldn't have had satisfied his sadistic father. No, Dauntless was our only way out.

"You ready, Tris?" Jack asks, as he grabs his keys. I nod my head.

Right after I came here, I decided I needed a clean slate. I left Abnegation behind, and with it, the person I was. I decided to be called by the name of Tris, after Vanessa told me that some people change their names. While in official documents, like marriage licenses or birth certificates your actual name will be used, you can opt to have a nickname of sorts. Of course, there is always the possibility to legally ask for a change of your name. For now, I was fine with just a nickname. Besides, I still need to hear what Tobias thinks of it.

I follow Jack out of the apartment, and to the elevator. I see him carrying several folders but don't ask what they are. It's none of my business anyway. We chit-chat casually about little things, and he asks me if I'd like to try out some Dauntless recipes as well. I turn my head toward him, and he smiles. He tells me he can go to a Dauntless bookstore and buy them. He always wondered what the Dauntless ate. Maybe there was something special in their food that made them some reckless. He laughed at his own joke, but I couldn't help but wonder. Since I moved to Candor I learned a lot more about how the factions work, and one particular thing was how the Amity spiked their bread with Peace Serum. I always wondered how those people could be so cheerful all the time. I even considered them brain damaged or something. No one can be that happy all the time. And I was right. They were drugged. I found it disgusting, and was happy I didn't have to go there for refuge.

We soon arrived at the Dauntless compound, and Jack entered with me. I didn't know if Marcus would be here, so I disguised myself a little. I am wearing typical Candor black and white attire, high heels, and braided my hair into a fishtail. I also put reading glasses on. While it's more typical for the Erudite to wear glasses, I've seen many Candor do the same. But unlike the former, the latter don't use it as a fashion statement, but solely for their eyesight.

I looked around, and couldn't find any gray. Only after I was sure Marcus was nowhere in sight, Jack was willing to leave. He knew how much I feared Marcus, even if I didn't say it.

Before he leaves, though, he hands me something. I look down into my palm, and see a small plastic device.

"It's a stun-gun. It's like a real gun, but it won't kill. You point it toward the person you want to hit, and these two spikes at the end of the barrel will shoot out, and connect themselves into the person's body. Electricity will run through the wires attached to them, and will electrocute the person. It won't last long, but enough for you to run away." I nod my head, and thank him. I put the gun in the clutch Vanessa gave me. We say goodbye, and Jack reminds me that he will come pick me up at five o'clock where we parked the car earlier. I watch him leave, and then I start to scan the room.

I wonder if Tobias looks different. I know I do. Then I wonder if he will even recognize me this way. I walk around the large cave-like room, to see if I can spot him. There are so many people here. The entire room is a mix of all the faction colors, and for a moment, I remember the books Jack gave me to read. How unfair we are treated. There are so many laws, old ones that make no sense. And they are detrimental to our survival. I read those books with dread, because I knew that while the founders had all the good intentions when they created the factions, the road to hell is indeed paved with all the good intentions in the world. I don't even think the founders wanted to keep the factions for so long. The original texts even speak of the system as Phase 1, which led me to ask the question: what's Phase 2? I didn't get my answer, but I still have a new set of books to read once I go back to Candor.

I am suddenly pulled back by someone, who wraps his arms around me. On instinct, I turn around, and punch the person right in the face. He lets go, and stumbles backwards, holding his jaw.

"Whoa! Four, your lady has fire," another man says amused. I glare at the second man, a tall dark-skinned man with dreadlocks. He smirks as he looks from me to the man I punched. I follow his gaze, and my eyes widen in shock.

"To-Tobias?" I stutter. He sets his eyes on me, and smiles. I look him up and down, and can't believe my eyes. How much he has changed. He looks even taller than I remember him. He put on some weight, but he isn't fat, I realize, it's muscle. He looks happier, and carefree, but he is still Tobias. My Tobias.

I smile widely, and launch myself into his arms. He easily picks me up, and twirls me around, causing me to giggle. I hear his laugh, genuine and unafraid, and it warms my heart. Seeing him like this makes me applaud our decision to leave our birth-faction behind.

He sets me down on my feet, and starts looking me over, smiling the whole time.

"You look so beautiful," he tells me, and I blush. I look down on me, and can't really see what he is seeing. "I like your hair," he comments inspecting the fishtail. "Why do you wear glasses?" he asks curiously.

"Disguise," is all I reply with, and he nods.

"Well, Four, aren't you going to introduce me to the Mrs.?" The other man asks. I look from Tobias to the unknown man, and back to my husband. This is the second time he said 'Four'. What's with the number?

"Right. Amar, this is my wife, Beatrice," he speaks, beaming, and I can't help but smile lovingly at him, as he introduces me. "Honey, this is my instructor, Amar. We kinda became friends," Tobias mutters, a little embarrassed, and Amar punches him lightly in the arm.

"Kinda?" he asks laughing. "So, Beatrice," Amar says, looking toward me.

"Actually, I changed it," I interrupt, and turn my gaze to Tobias. "It's Tris, now," I whisper a little shyly. I hope he likes it. Picking up on my insecurities, he smiles down lovingly, and pecks my lips.

"I love it. It suits you. Short, sweet, but fierce," he praises. I blush again, and bury my face in his chest. Wow, he really changed. He is still lean, but the muscles in his body are toned now, and he is firm. I can't wait to see him naked. At that thought, I blush even worse. I try to calm myself down, trying not to embarrass Tobias and myself in front of his friend.

"I guess, changing names runs in the family," Amar says amused. I look up at Tobias, confused by what Amar meant.

"When I came here, I got a nickname. Come on. I'll take you somewhere more private," he tells me. We say goodbye to his friend, and I follow Tobias down several hallways. It's really uncomfortable running around in high heels, but Tobias doesn't rush me. He holds my small hand firmly in his larger one, occasionally lifting it to his mouth, and kissing the back of it. I smile at the sweet gesture, and feel my heart flutter.

He leads me deep down into the compound, and suddenly I hear a rushing noise. Tobias opens an old metal door that is partially rusted, and the sound is even louder. He tells me to be careful, as we walk along an underground river. I look at it with fascination, having never seen anything like this before. He leads me to a small rock formation, where he sits down, and pulls me into his lap. He asks me how I've been, but I shake my head. I want to know everything he did. My time was relatively boring. But his must have been so exciting. He laughs at my curiosity, and impatience, and starts telling me what happened after I left the auditorium at the Hub. He tells me how he jumped on and off the train, how Amar took him through something he called the fear landscape, but I can tell he doesn't want to tell me more. I don't pry. He tells me that he only has four fears, and that's why he chose the name.

"Actually, Amar chose it," he says with a chuckle. I give him a curious look. "What? You don't like it?"

"That my husband is named after a number?" I ask amused. "Oh, no. That's the highlight of my married life," I tease. "No, I mean, it's fine. I don't mind. Do you want me to call you Four, too?" I ask unsure. He shakes his head.

"At least not when we are alone. I know that several people know who I am, and thanks to some Erudite bastard, who keeps teasing me because somehow he got wind of my history with Marcus, there are reports out about it."

"What?" I ask incredulous. I never heard of anything he tells me about.

"Apparently, some Erudite spies decided to take this information, and make it public. Obviously, it's considered more a rumor, but I hate that people keep staring at me because of it," he huffs, frustrated. I can only imagine. I pull his face close to mine, and kiss him.

"It'll blow over. Besides, you didn't do anything wrong. And, if it ever comes down to it, there are our testimonies in Candor. You shouldn't care what others say. They talk without understanding." He nods, but still seems unconvinced.

"Look at it this way. Marcus must be stewing right now, and he can't touch either of us. Listen, I don't care about anyone other than you. I will call you Four, if that's what you want. But I am proud to be Tobias Eaton's wife. I will not hide that. But I guess we can make people see that we don't care about our last name. You are you, and I am me. We are our own persons, and that should be enough." He grins at me.

"God, how I've missed you," he growls, before crashing his lips to mine for a hungry kiss.

We remain down there by the Chasm, as Tobias told me the place is called, until my stomach grumbles. He helps me up, and we go to eat lunch in the cafeteria. We sit at the table with Amar, and another man and woman. Tobias introduces them as George and Tori Wu, who are brother and sister. He introduces me once again as his wife, but this time uses my new name.

"So, Tris, how come a gorgeous girl like you married an ugly mug like Four?" George asks, and Amar bursts out laughing.

"Oh, my God, just what I thought," Amar stutters through laughter.

"Guys, please. Don't embarrass our little brother in front of the wife," Tori chastises them playfully. I look toward Tobias, who shrugs, and tells me that the four of them have become good friends, and they practically adopted him. I smile at that, happy he found people to take care of him. I wish I was with him all the time, though. I can only hope that Dauntless leadership won't oppose me staying here until I choose in two years.

They practically beg me to tell them about myself. I shy away a little, but Tobias holds me close to him, kissing my temple. Tori is the one who seems to understand how uncomfortable I am, and just asks small, simple questions about my stay at Candor. I tell them how for the first two days I only cleaned, and cooked, but then started reading.

"They let you?" Amar asks confused. "Do they even have books in the shelter?" Right. I didn't mention that. I look up at Tobias, who waits for my answer expectantly.

"Actually, I don't live there. My lawyer, Vanessa, invited me to stay with her and her husband. They gave me their guestroom, in case someone would come looking for me," I explain, and look toward my husband. There is a frown on his face, and I lean up to kiss him. He smiles a little, but it doesn't reach his eyes. "I wanted to refuse," I tell him now directly, and he nods, "but they were right. I was safer with them." Tobias sighs. "Actually, Vanessa's husband is a Candor leader," I add, and Tobias's eyes widen.

"Really? Who?" George asks.

"Jack Kang. He's the one who brought me here so that I can visit To, I mean Four," I respond, catching my mistake in time.

"Oh, Jack is a great guy," George informs us. "You don't have to worry, Four. I've known Jack and Vanessa for years. He loves his wife, just as much as you love yours," George reassures. I feel some tension rolling off Tobias, and I wonder if he is jealous. As the other three start a conversation, I lean closer to Tobias.

"I'm sorry I didn't mention it earlier," I tell him. I don't want him to think I keep secrets from him.

"It's okay. I was just surprised."

"And jealous?" I ask.

"Am I that obvious?" he questions with a chuckle.

"Not until George made it a point to explain how very much in love Jack is with his wife," I whisper with a small laugh. "You don't have to worry, Tobias. I love you, and you alone. I can't wait for us to be together again."

"Me either. Four more weeks, then initiation is over. I already have the confirmation that you can come live with me," he tells me, surprising me. I look at him in bewilderment, before a huge grin splits my face. I launch myself at him, wrapping my arms around his neck, and kissing him passionately.

"Hey, get a room, you two," Amar shouts at us, but we don't care.

A/N: Okay, now you guys know what happened to Tris.

What did you think of her time in Candor?

What about the FourTris reunion?

What is Jack up to with all these textbooks and discussions about law?

Any ideas?