Gun shots sounded all throughout the halls, silencing the screams. I ran as fast as I could. I knew that Christina had slowed her pace so we could run next to each other. "Go," I said. "I'm fine."
"Are you sure?" Christina asked.
I nodded. "Here, take my flashlight."
That she objected to. "Hell no! You need it more than I do."
"There's a supply closet close by. I'll just grab one from there." I practically forced the flashlight into her hand. "Go," I urged.
Christina sighed before picking up her pace. I placed my hand against the wall and inched my way towards the supply closet. When I felt the wall cave in, I searched for the door handle. I opened the door and went in, feeling for a flashlight. Just as I grabbed one, something pierced my side and I cried out. I turned the flashlight on to shine it on the wound. There was a small knife sticking out of my side. There was no way that that could have gotten there without anyone sticking it there. Blood trickled down my side. I pulled the knife out. Shining the flashlight ahead of me, I made my way towards the Pit. People were huddled in corners, yet none of them were injured. I limped towards the control room this time. Christina must be there trying to get the lights back on. I didn't see her anywhere. If I shined the flashlight behind me I bet I would find a trail of blood.
I felt rapid flutters inside my stomach. There was a tight pain in my stomach and my legs felt like jelly. Why? I didn't know. I ended up having to drag myself the last twenty feet. Just as I got to the door, I cried out again and collapsed in exhaustion. The door opened and the lights turned on. "Tris!" Christina exclaimed.
Then I was scooped up into Tobias' arms. "Make sure the babies are okay," I said breathlessly. "They're kicking, b-but I have to make sure. I am not losing my children." With that, I passed out.
When I regained consciousness, I kept my eyes closed for a moment. There were two different machines beeping from what I could tell. Then I opened my eyes. Tobias was sitting on a chair sleeping with his head on his hands. Christina and Uriah were huddled on the floor with George and Rosemarie wrapped in tons of blankets. Lucas and Annabeth were in chairs on the other side of me. Shauna and Zeke were wrapped in blankets near Uriah and Christina. I went to sit up, but pain shot through my abdomen and I cried out. Everyone simultaneously woke up at once. Tobias was next to me and holding my hand while someone grabbed the doctor. Next thing I know, the doctor is standing right in front of me.
"How are you, Tris?" She asked.
"It hurts," I moaned. "H-how are they?"
Dr. Kaye smiled. "Perfect. The knife didn't hit any of them."
"What about the pain?" I croaked. "It hurts when I move."
"I'll give you pain medicine for that. The knife was small so it only got through muscle. Whoever did this wasn't trying to kill you. Just injure you."
I blinked slowly. "Why would someone do that?"
Tobias gripped my hand tightly. "We don't know. The cameras didn't show much. I tried to discover their identity, but they hid it well. Foolishly, they did leave a little flag with an insignia on it. I've gone through every database known to man."
"How did they get in? And what do they want with me?"
Tobias shrugged, a frown etched on his face. "No one knows. Especially why they went after you. Dr. Kaye thoroughly checked you over to make sure there wasn't an implanted chip or bug. Luckily, she found none."
I nodded, still unsure. Surely, I did not feel safe at all. There was no way I could with someone out to get me.
And for the next three months that is how I felt. I never went anywhere without Tobias. Today I was staying in the control room with Tobias. It was Visiting Day. I was not going out there with all those people that I don't know. Any one of them could be the person who hurt me. Annabeth and Lucas are safe with Christina and Uriah. I trust them to keep my kids safe while I'm cowering. I know it's cowardly and selfish, but I can't help myself. Tobias thinks I'm overreacting, but I feel it in my gut and that's not something to ignore. Whoever injured me two months ago isn't finished. They did that for a reason unknown to me.
"Tobias," I whined, spinning around in his spinny chair.
He chuckled slightly and continued standing over the computer screens. I was almost six and a half months pregnant and I looked like a whale. I whined again and again, trying to get him to pay attention to me. "Yes, Tris?"
"I'm bored."
"Then why don't you go see Caleb, Jonah, Rebekah, and Susan?"
"Because they're out there and I'm in here where it's safe."
I could tell Tobias is frustrated with me. Although he loved me, I knew he was getting annoyed that I won't leave his side. Tobias sighed in frustration and anger. "Tris," he said through gritted teeth. "Just go. I can't deal with this right now."
Hurt and angered, I stood up quickly. A wave of dizziness washed over me, but I pushed that aside knowing that it was only because I stood up to fast. The chair flew backwards, hitting the wall and I was out the door before Tobias could say anything. I know I've been up his ass lately, but it's because I feel safe. Knowing that there was a camera nearby, I walked over to it and flipped Tobias off. Then I made my way to a supply closet and grabbed a gun and some ammo. I wasn't going to walk around unarmed. Satisfied, I walked up and out of the Dauntless compound. I wasn't going to stay in there. Besides, I feel as if I can breathe better up here.
As I walked along the railroad tracks I began to think. Will I go back to the compound and face Tobias? Well, of course! You have to go back for your kids! But then again, I can leave them for two days. But what are they going to think of their mother? She left them without saying anything and then comes back out of the blue. The voices inside my head are right. I can't leave them. What kind of a mother would I be? Leaving without an explanation? I'd be the worst mother ever! Okay, okay. I have to get back. I can't be out here anyway. What in hell was I thinking? It's so cold out here. I waddled my way back towards the compound. I was only a few feet away when a black car pulled up in front of me. Two men got out. One had a black bag and the other had some rope. I pulled out my gun and hid it. The two men jumped at me and I fell down and hit my head. Then I jumped up and I shot them in the legs. Then I hopped in the car and drove it away from them. When I hopped back out, I shot the tires and ran inside. I could feel the wetness of tears running down my face. See?! I was right. There were still people after me. Sobs broke through my lips and my knees buckled. I brought my knees as close to my body as I could. Sobs racked my body as I sat there in the Glass building. After what seemed like forever, arms wrapped around my body. Thinking it was those guys from before, I lashed out, but Tobias cried out.
I continued sobbing. They really were going to come after me. But what the hell do they need me for? Tobias lifted me up again and instructed people to go check outside. "They came back!" I sobbed. "I told you they'd come back for me."
"I know, I know. And I refused to believe you. I am so sorry, Tris. So, so sorry."
Nuzzling my face into Tobias' chest, I sighed and clutched his shirt tightly. He was home. He was safe. Tobias was my safe haven. I let myself relax in his arms. The babies started kicking furiously. I rubbed the spots they kicked. Two months ago I found out that I was having two boys and a girl. Their names were going to be Nolan, Jemima, and Skyler. I couldn't wait for my little munchkins to be born. They were going to be quite the fighters. Especially since their kicks are practically bruising my insides.
"Mommy?" Anna's voice wavered.
I turned my head to look at her. "Yes, sweetie?"
"Why is daddy carrying you? And why are you not in the control room?"
"Did somebody hurt mommy?" Lucas asked.
"Daddy, did you do something?" Annabeth put her hands on her hips and looked up at Tobias. "Did you hurt mommy's feelings?"
Tobias chuckled. "Go back to Chistina's. Everything is going to be okay."
"Is mommy going to stay at home tonight? Will she actually be sleeping?"
"Yes," Tobias said sternly. "She will be sleeping."
Annabeth and Lucas beamed before running off. Funny thing. These past few days I haven't been sleeping. I walk around the apartment. For some reason, my mind was keeping me up. I knew something bad was going to happen. I just felt it. Maybe this was why I couldn't sleep.
"Tobias," I murmured sleepily. "The bad thing is over. I can finally sleep."
"No, Tris. You have to stay awake. Don't go to sleep."
"But I'm so tired. Please, Tobias."
Tobias tightened his hold on me and started walking faster. "No, Tris. I saw you fall."
"Then why didn't you come save me quicker?"
"Hell, Tris. I ran as fast as I could, but I wasn't quick enough. I'm so sorry I wasn't there fast enough."
I snuggled into Tobias ignoring his earlier statement. I was tired. I needed to sleep. "Goodnight," I murmured before closing my eyes.
Tobias POV
I yelled at Tris to keep her eyes open, but I knew it was no use. She had fallen limp in my arms. I ran towards the infirmary. They took her from my arms without hesitation. I had to fight the urge to go with them. "Please be okay," I whispered as I watched them put her on a gurney and rush her away. "Please, please be okay."
Uriah, Zeke, and Shauna came into the infirmary and waited with me. I couldn't stop pacing no matter how many times my friends protested and said I should sit. It took two long hours before I was called back. Fortunately, Tris was awake and she looked exhausted.
"They said I could go home and sleep but had to be woken up every four hours." I nodded. Tris had tears in her eyes. "T-Tobias," she cried.
I rushed over to her. "What is it, Tris? What's wrong?"
"Th-the doctors said that I have to go into surgery or be put on bed rest."
"Why?" I asked, confused.
"The babies. They were too jostled and my hormones are affecting them or something like that. The babies are going to be premature, but the doctors said that that was okay. It's just that we won't be able to take them home for a while. Or I'll be put on bed rest."
I raised an eyebrow. "And why are you upset? Why don't you stay on bed rest for the next two months?"
"I'm scared, Tobias! I'm so scared."
"Shhhh." I took her into my arms. "We'll figure it out. I'll work from home for the next two months."
Then one of the doctors that worked on her came in. "Tris, it's time to decide."
This is another test chapter. I would just like to point out that I know this was sort of a rushed chapter but that is sort of the point. The story takes place after Tris gives birth. That's when everything is figured out etc. Oh and excuse any mistakes.
