Chapter 5: Final Tests and Results
A/N: As promised, I said I would return back to this story. Here I am! I actually started a different version of this chapter but wasn't sure how to continue writing it from where I left off at it so I decided to restart! I also came to the conclusion that what happened in the first version will come later in the story, most likely in the next chapter. To be honest, I actually came up with this chapter idea in a McDonald's parking lot haha.
On with the chapter!
Disclaimer: I still don't own Divergent :(
Tris' POV
*Time Skip To 1 Month Later*
I wake up to the sound of pounding on my door. I groan and sit up while rubbing my eyes. I throw the covers off of me and trudge to my apartments front door in just light blue silky material pajamas and a dark blue robe overtop with my hair in a messy bun on top of my head.
I pull open the door and see Caleb standing there looking more annoyed than ever.
"Caleb, what are you doing here, it's like," I pause to turn around to look at the gold and silver clock hanging on my wall in the kitchen, "6:55?! Why didn't my alarm go off?!"
"Beatrice, today is the last day of initiation! How could you not get up!" I shrug and sprint into the bathroom and take a quick shower, brush my teeth and hair. I waterfall braid my hair and dress in a blue pencil skirt, blue flats, and a blue flowy blouse.
"How do I look? Presentable?" He nods and I grab my clutch purse and run out the door behind Caleb and lock it.
We some how make it in fifteen minutes and I take a seat at my desk and logon to my desktop computer. I open up my email and see two tests ready to be taken. Meteorology and Calculus.
After finishing both tests, first as usual, and hand them into Charles who then begins to grade them.
"You can leave if you want, be back here by 6:30 sharp for career choosing ceremony." I nod in return and turn on my heels and walk out and decide to go shopping for a dressy outfit for the career ceremony tonight.
I head to the mall thats down the street from the apartment complex. I walk into the first store I see.
"Hello, welcome to _. Let me know if you need anything!" The smiling woman says standing by the doorway. I smile and say a quiet thanks and begin looking through the racks.
I search about five dress racks and find nothing until I find this blue knee-length glittery dress that fades in a somewhat ombre look with bright, yet light, blue on the top and fades into a dark blue. The dress has spaghetti straps so I buy a sky blue cover-up to cover my bare shoulders.
I decide I need some new shoes too so I look through the shoe racks and find a pair of shiny blue wedges. I pick them up off the rack and walk over to the cashier.
She scans the items and says, "Your total today is $23.59, would you like to donate to the Erudite research lab?"
I shake my head, "No thank you, that's all for today." I say with a small smile. She nods and I scan my card in the machine and she hands me the bag, "Thank you, come again."
I walk out of the store and look down at my watch, 4:36. I should have enough time to take a quick nap.
I walk inside my small apartment setting my bag down on the couch and walk into my bedroom, slipping into my bed while also slipping into a dreamless sleep.
I wake up, yet again, to a loud pounding on my front door. I groan and slip out of bed and walk to the door. I open the door to, can you guess who? A very irritated Caleb.
"What do you want Caleb? Must you always interrupt my slumber?" I ask agitated.
"Yes, I must interrupt your slumber. It's 6:00, you need to be at the ceremony by 6:30!" I groan and run into my bedroom, grabbing the bag on the way, and getting ready quickly, throwing on my dress, cover up and wedges on.
I plug in the flat iron and straighten it quickly and rush out the door, making sure I unplugged the iron.
"Let's go!"
We run down the hall to the banquet room and rush in at 6:27. Just in time. I sigh in relief and sit up in one of the front dining tables set up for initiates beside Caleb and another initiate named Maria. I smile slightly at her, which she returns.
Just as I turn my attention back up to the stage, I notice Sam and Charles standing up by the microphones with a podium in front of both of them and a large screen behind them.
"Congratulations initiates! You have made it to the end of initiation and ready and prepared to become full members of Erudite." A polite, quiet clapping sounds through the room. I smile slightly and look at Caleb who looks like he's about to go into a full panic mode.
"These are the results based on the averages of your tests." She states and steps aside. The results are as follows:
1. Tris
2. Maria
3. Lindsey
4. Caleb
5. Jack
6. Erin
7. Nick
8. Jeremy
9. William (Not the same Will!)
10. Brooke
11. Ethan
12. John
Oh. My. God. I am in first place. I knew I was smart, but not that smart! Caleb turns to hug me and congratulates me, as I do the same.
"Just for the record, we aren't like Dauntless who cut the last few people. So everyone will be able to stay. Congratulations!"
I get up and walk over to the other initiate table to congratulate them also when I'm stopped by Jeanine Matthews, the leader of the Erudite faction.
"Congratulations Tris on the first place and becoming an Erudite member. May I speak with you in private?" I nod dryly. What could she want to talk to me about? Especially in private?
She takes me into a room a few doors down and we sit at a table. "Tris, do you know what you final test average was?" I shake my head, "No ma'am. I do not."
"Well, it was a final average of 98% second highest in Erudite history. Therefore, you're different than most Erudite here Tris. Due to your high IQ, I would like to offer you a government position. But, this position isn't just any government position, I would like it if you could be... how do I say this, my right-hand man, or in your case woman." She says with a large smile spread across her face.
"Now, I understand this is really sudden, but I think you would be the perfect fit for this position. So what do you say?" I consider all my pros and cons. I think it would actually be a great fit for me.
A few I nod my head, "Yes, I would be honored to take this job. When do I start?" She smiles and stands, as do I.
"Is tonight to early?" I shake me head, "No, not at all. I will see you after the ceremony. In your office, I assume?" She nods her head and sticks a hand out to shake, which I accept. "See you tonight, Ms. Prior." She replies and walks out of the room and down the hall.
I can't keep the smile off of my face! Even Caleb questioned it! Everyone picked their jobs, which Caleb chose a doctor and scientist. Not really sure how he will balance that out evenly, but he's Caleb so I have faith in him.
I see Sam run off stage and over towards... Me? I look over at Caleb, and see a large smile etched onto his face. Why would they both be smiling.
I finally put all the pieces together when she reaches him and hugs him tightly. He pulls back and presses his lips to hers. I mentally gag and turn away, hopefully in search of someone else I can talk to while we wait for the apartment assigning.
I turn around and see Sam give Caleb one last peck on the lips and makes her way back to the stage. I take this as my chance to tease Caleb mercilessly. I smile and make my way back over to him, who's cheeks are slightly flushed and is smiling slightly.
"So... you and Sam, huh?" I say nudging him with my shoulder, "I thought you said you didn't like her," I say smirking. He blushes and looks down at his shoes. I laugh and turn back as soon as I hear Charles' voice come over the speakers and starts announcing the apartments.
"Tris Prior, apartment 30B." I nod and go up to accept the apartment keys.
The list continues on until she reached Caleb. She smiles at him, and looks at him while saying, "Caleb Prior, 28C." He walks up, taking the keys from him, and I notice her wink at him subtly. I was probably the only one who noticed, considering I'm the only one paying close attention to them.
He walks off the stage smiling and returns back to his spot beside me.
The ceremony has finally ended, 3 hours later. I congratulate Caleb one more time before I head to Jeanine's office building down the street.
I walk down the street and feel a strong gust of wind coming from the north, of course thats the way I'm walking. I shiver and pull my cover up tighter to me.
I sigh in relief when I get into the lobby of the building. I walk up to the front desk and the woman at the desk instantly smiles, "Good evening Ms. Prior. Congratulations on the first rank. Ms. Matthews' office is the top floor. I assume I will be seeing more of you, enjoy the rest of your evening Miss."
I nod, "Yep, thank you again..." I pause hoping she'll tell me her name.
"Laura, see you tomorrow Ms. Prior." I nod and smile at her as I walk over towards the elevator. I press the open door button and walk into the elevator. I press the top button and wait as I ascend upwards.
I hear a loud ding and the elevators door open to show Jeanine Matthews sitting at her desk talking on the phone, "Yes.. Max I understand, but why cant you speed up your initiation process a little bit... This needs to be done and working soon!... This serum needs to be fully effective by Tuesday, that is not even a week!"
She looks up from her computer and notices me. She smiles and points to the chair in front of her desk.
"Yes, Max I know... Listen, I have to go, I have someone I need to talk to... I'll talk to you later, Max." With that she hangs up the phone.
"Hello, Tris. I'm glad you agreed to this job. I think you will be a perfect edition to this faction. The reason I asked you to meet me here today, is because I really need you to be caught up on mycurrent project. I want you to be one of those people who are a part of this special project. Only a few people are working on this project. Before I tell you the project, I want you to agree to this, so do you agree to working on this project with me?"
"Yeah, I guess. I'm sure this would end up helping me in the long run. So, yes I would love to help you. Now what exactly is this project?"
"Well... you see, this is actually what I was talking to Max, leader of Dauntless, on this project. What I want to do is..." (You already know what she's going to do, I just don't feel like describing it right now, haha)
*Time Skip To 1 Week Later*
Four/Tobias' POV
I wake up to the annoying beeping of my alarm clock. I groan and turn it off by slamming my hand into it. It instantly turns off and I sit up in my bed and rub my face. Thank the lord this is the last day of initiation, which means final tests and the day will most likely end with dozens of parties spreading out over Dauntless. Zeke will end up throwing this huge party for his brother Uriah and his fellow initiates, and like always, I will be invited and turn the invitation down. This is how it goes every year.
I slide out of bed and pull out a black tight t-shirt with black jeans and combat boots. I walk out of my small 2 bedroom apartment and to the cafeteria where I'll get my initiates, bring them to their final tests and end up leaving and going to the control room to try and squeeze in an extra shift. I have nothing better to do, so why not?
I get to the cafeteria and see the initiates socializing amongst each other.
"Transfers, lets go. You're going to be taking your test first." (I know in the book they take their test last but I thought I would change it up a bit)
The transfers all stand up cautiously and make their way over towards me. I lead them up to the Pire where the tests will take place.
"Congratulations initiates for actually making it this far, to say I'm surprised would be an understatement. This is your final test, where you will face all of your fears at once. Same rules apply as last stage. Try and get as fast as possible. It will go in reverse order as your rankings from stage two. Drew you're up first."
I watch him as he walks into the simulation room where the Dauntless Leaders will be watching. I walk out of the Pire and to the control room.
I get inside and see Gus and Zeke inside. "Hey Four, what are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be taking care of the transfers?" Zeke asks, raising an eyebrow.
"Nah, Max made it an option to stay and watch them, why should I stay and do nothing when I can come here and watch other people throughout the city of Chicago?" Zeke chuckles and goes back to his computer.
"Whatever. Oh before I forget, I'm throwing another end-of-initiation party, I'm extending an invite to you. Will you please come? I need to have my best friend there for once!"
"Sorry Zeke, I just don't feel up to partying this year, maybe your next party okay?" He nods and turns back to his computer. I get up from the desk next to Zeke and move over towards my assigned desk.
I slip on my headphones and tune into Max's office. I recently discovered there were war plans to attack on Abnegation. They want Dauntless to fight them, but how would they use us?
Max is talking on the phone to someone, I turn up the volume a bit more so I can hear who he's talking to, "Yes, I know but the initiation process is done tonight... Jeanine, please, just give me a break for a minute! I'm trying to run my faction also. Just let me sort this initiation out first then I'll contact you later... Thanks you, Ms. Matthews. I will contact you after the final test is complete, also let Ms. Prior know I need to contact her also... Yes, talk to you later, bye."
What was he talking about with Jeanine Matthews? Was it about the war plans? Are they going to happen sooner then I expected? I sigh and change cameras to Jeanine's office.
Jeanine is sitting at her desk typing something on her computer. She picks up the intercom and types a few buttons in, "Ms. Prior, would you please report to my office," The girl, now known by Ms. Prior, responds, "Yes, of course Jeanine, right away."
She turns off the intercom and nearly a minute later a blonde who looks about sixteen comes in. "Jeanine, what did you need to see me about?" I pause the video footage and zoom in on her face. I pull up a face scanner and insert her image. It scans her face and the results print out of the printer.
Gus looks up with an eyebrow raised. "Eaton, you know you're not supposed to be printing without permission. Do you give yourself permission now?"
"No sir, it was a mishap, I meant to clip the copy button but instead actually hit the print." I lie, saying what I thought of before I could even think of whether or not it made sense.
"Ok, whatever you say, Eaton. Just don't let it happen again." He says and turns back to what he was doing. I look at Zeke and he just smirks. I roll my eyes and stand up to collect the results. I look down at the results, which say:
Beatrice Elizabeth Prior
16 years of age
Transfer from Abnegation
Full member of Erudite
Occupation is assistant leader to faction
Parents are Andrew and Natalie Prior
One sibling, Caleb Prior
I keep re-reading the parents line. Her family were my neighbors in Abnegation. Her father worked with mine. Why don't I remember them? I don't ever remember Andrew and Natalie ever having kids.
I look at the picture, which must be her ID Badge at the Erudite Headquarters. She has long blond hair with bright blue eyes, with grey specks every so often. She looks gorgeous, I know for sure if I saw her in Abnegation, her face would be hard to forget.
I put the test results inside one of my desk drawers and continue watching the video footage between her and Jeanine.
I am now leaving the control room to go to the ending ceremony. I look at the results and they look pretty good, a lot better than I thought they would turn out actually. I type in the results onto the computer and as soon as I finish the initiates start to come into the cafeteria, eager to see their results.
As soon as everyone is here, Eric comes up on stage and begins a "speech".
"Congratulations to all the initiates who have come this far. Unfortunately, two of you will not be able to stay. Here are the results." As soon as he says results, they come up onto the screen
1. Uriah
2. Lynn
3. Marlene
4. Edgar (I have plans for him *evil laughter* haha)
5. Peter
6. Will
7. Christina
8. Aaron (dauntless born)
9. Tess (dauntless born)
10. Keiynan (dauntless born)
11. Molly
12. Drew
Everyone screams in joy and starts congratulating each other. I go over to Uri, Marlene, and Lynn. "Congratulations guys." They all say thanks simultaneously and I leave but not before I hear Eric yell over all the yelling.
"Can everyone come in three lines. The Dauntless leadership thought it would be a good idea to have trackers. Everyone is required to have one." I go up first and Max pushes the copper colored liquid into my neck. He thanks me and I leave to go my apartment.
I change into come pajamas and slip into a dreamless sleep.
I wake up in the middle of the night to the sound of boots marching through the halls. I shoot up from bed and throw on the same outfit I was wearing the day prior. I open the door and it looks like a whole army. We're going to war.
A/N: I hope you all enjoyed this chapter, I worked really hard on it. It took me 6 hours so I'm really proud of myself! I know I said I wasn't going to update until January 1st but I finished it and I was really excited to publish it, so you guys should all review! Btw guys, this is where it gets interesting in the story!
QOC: What do you think I should do with Edgar and the war?
My Answer: I'm not telling! Review to give me ideas!
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