Whatever it Takes

by loveallthings

Four is a well admired detective and Tris is a rookie who is learning the ropes. Everything is going smoothly until she gets her first case...That's when things start to fall apart and other things fall together. *The point of view changes from Tris to Four every other chapter unless other wise labeled.

14. Chapter 14: From Here

Chapter 14: From Here

Plop. Plop. Plop.

I hear the patter of falling water. I slowly rise from the dirty ground and try to locate its source.

I place my ear to each wall, listening. Waiting.

The sound gets louder. Water drops more rapidly.

I bang on the aluminum wall. It's hollow. I claw my fingers into the dirt and I dig. And dig.

"Tris? What are you doing?" Caleb asks obviously drowsy.

"Caleb, help me!"

He stumbles over towards me and we continue to dig through the ground.

"Where do you think this goes?" He asks.

"I don't know but we're underground somewhere and listen-do you hear that?" I pause and say nothing for a moment.

"Water," we say in unison.

The dirt underneath my fingernails starts to hurt but I don't stop. I continue to prod through the soil until my fingers become moist. I have reached water.

I take a deep breath before I become overwhelmed.

Screeeeech.

The door starts to lift. I scramble to sit and cover the hole. I shove Caleb away so we don't look suspicious.

Two apples and a water bottle propel through the air and the face we see is painted with a smirk.

"How are we today, Beatrice?"

I scoff.

"Oh so that's how we're going to be? Well here's my limited time only offer. Come with me Beatrice. We could be happy and magical together. You make me forget some of the bad things I've done and make me want to be a better person. And if you come with me I'll let your brother go."

My eyes widen and I look hesitantly at Caleb. He shakes his head at me in a jerky motion. I forcefully close my eyes and shove my face in my hands.

Peter sees that I am not ready to decide. "I'll give you twenty-four hours to make your decision." With one last glance at me, he closes the door and leaves us.

"Are you crazy?" Caleb all but yells once he's sure Peter is far enough away. "You are not sacrificing yourself for me. Besides, we're going to escape before he returns. Let's get back to work Tris."

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Another short chapter! I feel so guilty and I'm so sorry! I am currently halfway through Allegiant and I need to vent to someone. Private message me if you love me!