Epilogue: (5 years later)
5 years ago today, Tobias and I had just escaped Erudite headquarters. I'm glad it's far behind us now.
A lot has happened in the time between. Caleb was sentenced to twenty five years in prison, and an ample amount of service hours; while the Erudite HQ was torn down, and is no longer in operation. The government has sincerely apologized for erasing our memories, and promises to exterminate all serums that do not have serious medical benefits.
I stopped working at Hot Topic when I graduated High School, but still remain in close contact with Tori and the rest of my "dauntless" gang.
And as for Tobias, well, he and I are better than ever.
I set the picnic blanket down on the grassy lawn. It is late afternoon, and the hot summer sun shines off of the reflective steel structure that stretches out above the park.
"Too bad we can't picnic from up there," I say to Tobias with a laugh, pointing to where the steel structure makes a V shape, high above the park.
His lips stretch into a sly grin. "You would have dragged me up there when were teenagers."
I nudge him playfully. "You're right. I probably would have."
Tobias diggs into the wooden basket by his side, and pulls out two wine glasses.
"Tobias," I giggle. "You know how I get when I have alcohol."
He shakes his head, smiling. "Yes, yes. I know." He pauses and pulls out a sparkling lemon drink from the basket. "That's why I brought this. And," he smiles. "I don't want to forget this."
I raise my eyebrows.
Tobias pours the fizzy drink into my glass and his, a smile still on his face. He presses something on his phone, and music from his Bluetooth speaker surrounds us. It is a song I haven't heard in a long time.
Some legends are told
Some turn to dust or to gold
He grabs something out of his pant's pocket. It is a small black box.
But you will remember me
Remember me for centuries
He gets on one knee, and opens the box.
And just one mistake
Is all it will take
My heart skips a beat, and I gasp at the sight.
But you will remember me
Tobias has never looked happier. "Beatrice Prior," he starts. "Will you marry me?"
No words can express this moment.
"Yes!" I run into his embrace.
Remember me for centuries
the final author's note:
It is bittersweet, to bring this story to an end. I really hope you all enjoyed it. I want to thank you so much for all of your amazing and encouraging reviews. I have so much enjoyed getting feedback from all of you, and thank you for your kind words. It is because of people like you, that I have continued to write, and hopefully, will become a published author someday. Whenever I was having a bad day or doubting myself, reading one of your reviews always turned it all around. And I will never be able to thank you enough. Your kind reviews most certainly have made a difference in my life, and have helped me to find my strength and my confidence. Again, I hope you all thoroughly enjoyed the story, and please do check out some of my other fanfictions. (Fourtris is involved...) I love writing for you guys. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
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A Divergent Rebel