'Hiccup' Stoick called out as he watch his son ate, Hiccup looked up from his plate of food. 'Good Luck... to your test...'
'Thanks Dad' Hiccup replied as he continue to eat his breakfast. All the other kids were talking about the test today. Oh and I meant the Aptitude test, the one where they tell you which factions suits you.
'You're gonna be a great Dauntless son!' Stoick assured as he rest one hand on Hiccup's shoulder. Hiccup frowned at the thought of it, maybe he should talk to Stoick about it.
'Dad.. have you ever considered that I- 'Hiccup asked.
'When you become a full fledge Dauntless you won't regret being one!' Stoick added.
'Dad? I don't want to-'
'Oh the training will do you good!'
'This conversation is feeling very one sided' Hiccup complaint. But Stoick just kept on bragging and bragging, Hiccup felt that he should not bother anymore and continue with his breakfast and be on his way.
Once he had his black vest over his red shirt, Hiccup packed what ever he needed and head for the door. Stoick being a leader had it's benefits, they were given a small apartment to stay in. It has only two bed rooms, one being the master and the other being a small one, one toilet and one living room. There isn't any kitchen as the Dauntless eats together.
Making his way to the door with his bag sling over his shoulder Hiccup turn to see a family photo frame standing by the table leaning against the window. Next to it was a picture of a beautiful woman with long braided hair, matching big eyes and a huge smile.
'Hey mum.. I'm going to have my aptitude test today.. and tomorrow I'm choosing my factions... Dad wants me to stay in Dauntless but I'm not so sure if I want to... what do you think mum?... what should I do?' Hiccup asked the picture hoping for some kind of respond. 'I miss you...' Hiccup mumbled as he smiled at the picture and head for the door.
Sadly, I was unfortunate enough to meet the usual group of people. Snotlout,Tuffnut, Ruffnut, Fishleg and Astrid. The usual group of people that he would avoid at all cost since some of them only pick on him. Fishleg didn't bother Hiccup at all while Astrid just gave him looks. Tuff and Ruff would be calling him names while Snotlout always makes him trip and fall or he would shove him against a wall.
'Hey Hiccup' Snotlout called out from the pit. A group of people were surrounding two male Dauntless who are in the middle of a sparring session. I tried to ignore him as he yell my name louder and louder, I had to grit my teeth hard but I still turn to face him.
'Don't miss the train!' He mocked. Obviously I know what he is talking about, you see I contracted a disease that is very very rare. As you can see i'm the only person who has it and from the news of that I had become an Erudite test subject. Or at least that is what I like to call it because once in a while I had to go over to Erudite for a medical check up. It isn't a crime to visit other factions, especially when you have family in other factions. Although that is a really detest idea around the Dauntless. Let me explain my sickness, I have poor immune system that is one but hey it's getting better now. Number two I have one hell of a coughing issue and at times I would be coughing blood out. Number three, at times I will be really dizzy and my body have a strong reaction towards some of the serum they use here in the city. Number 4, my left leg needs help in walking so I have a metal casing attach to my left leg to help me with it, some sort of muscle disorder. If you are wondering how on earth I do some of the Dauntless activities with that leg, the metal casing only helps me to walk, I have to take this drug that is injected into my leg to firm my leg muscles temporarily. Don't worry! It isn't Ecstasy, Vertigo or Cocaine. Nothing like that trust me. But the drug allows me to walk, run, climb , jump and whatever activities that requires my leg, in other words it puts the metal casing away for a few hours. I'm not really allowed to take it daily as it would have a heavy after effect on me, but I was assured nothing bad will happen.
'Thank you' I mutter as I walked out of the Dauntless area. It was rather early to be heading into the heart of the city where my school is and that is where the Aptitude Test will take place. There is still some time for me to walk around, as I walked out towards the exit a black lab dog was seated by the entrance waiting.
'Hey Toothless... thank you for coming' I said to him as I kneel down and scratch his ear. There aren't many animals in the city. Toothless here is my service dog and my best friend, he has been approve to helped me since I was young and he is appointed by one of the Erudite leaders to stick with me to ensure nothing will happen to me. People often give us the stare when I walked around the city since there aren't many animals around especially dogs, you don't see them very often. Since Toothless is an Erudite appointed he can't enter the Dauntless area unless the leaders agree so, my dad thinks it's a stupid idea of having the dog around because he thinks I can handle myself. In a way yes but at the same time no. Almost everyday Toothless would come by from the Erudite area or he will sometimes sleep around the Dauntless area, but at times I would sneak him in to my apartment and those were the time when Stoick the Vast is out on night duty or drinking or hosting a match of capture the flag, more like shoot the shit out of everyone actually. Oh and why do I call him Toothless is that he doesn't really bite anyone despite all those sharp teeth, it's like he doesn't have any teeth since he doesn't use them.
'Come on..let's go' I said to Toothless as I started to walked towards the Dauntless train. The Dauntless train is a train that travels around the city in and out, and mostly Dauntless would occupy it and you should see the way they enter the train it is crazy. Once the train was in sight I signalled Toothless to be ready, Toothless understood my instruction as the train came closer, quickly I started to run with it my hand just barely reaching the button that opens the door, with one leap I manage to latch myself onto the handle and got the door open. Toothless was racing next to the train and with one simple jump he entered the train. Once he was in I entered it myself and shut the door. The train is empty and i'm all alone in it.
I sat myself down and checked on my leg sure enough it wasn't showing any sign of soreness or swollen areas , once the train had reach a familiar point where I can see the school, I stood up and tap my feet against the floor as I walked over and press the button that opens the train doors. Toothless leap out in a split second and I ended up following him as I tumble onto the ground laughing.
'Toothless!' I called out as I rolled over to the Black Lab who is currently coming over and licking me. 'okay enough enough!' I laughed as I pushed Toothless off me and helped myself to my feet. Once I was up and dusting myself I noticed the looks of other student. I didn't like them one bit, especially the Candors. They are dressed in their white suit with black ties and white shirts, White and black it's their standard uniforms.
They being to whisper something among themselves as they had their gaze on me and walked into the school, pointing at me and talking about something. Well that is Candors for you since they can't keep their mouth shut.
A group of Amity girls came up and said Hi, I replied and watch as they crowd around Toothless and began to scratch him. Amity wore mostly yellow, red or green. Bright vegetables colours actually, since it represents the harvest of food and that is their standard uniform for Amity. I'm also quite sure that the person who picked the clothings for Amity must have really love capsicum since it comes in red, yellow and green too. They are really friendly.
We continue our way into the school with Toothless. Oh don't worry! Toothless has license to be with my almost all the time so he is allowed in the school compound. There are of course rules I have to follow since Toothless is with me, he can't be out of my sight, he must be with me at all times, he can't bite anyone, he can't pee or poop anyway, he can't disrupt any lessons and he can't damage any property. Which is kind of okay with me since Toothless had never broke any of those rules, instead of me looking out for him he is always looking out for me. Toothless is a really smart dog, he knows when he should be disturbing me and when he shouldn't. Once a group of Candor had tried to feed Toothless chocolate but he was smart enough to turn away and ignore them, growling at them in return which made some of them pee in their pants.
Once I entered the school, notice of the Aptitude test was flashed across every television in the school compound. The principal was on the screen as she spoke the message.
'All classes are to end by lunch for the Aptitude test to begin and run with ease' Said the principal. She is an Erudite woman, her blue office attire and her brown hair and thick lipstick showed that she is from Erudite. Well mostly it's because of the blue attire. Blue and Smart is what the Erudite wear all the time, they want to look smart and blue all the time.
The school is still pretty empty seeing that classes starts at 7.30 and it's only 7.10 right now. So I have sometime to kill before first lesson begins.
'Where do you wanna go bud?' I asked Toothless as he looked outside to the yard, probably wanting to go for a run to waste his energy as I sit through my classes. 'Alright come on' I said as I walked out of the school and decided to take the long walk to the east wing of the school where my first lesson will be. Students from the other factions started to enter the school. The only group of students you don't see yet would be the Dauntless.
At exactly 7.25 am the train will arrive on time. Only Dauntless takes the train. Once the door of the train open, a mass exodus men and women in familiar dark clothing hurl themselves off the train in the most fashionable way possible, people watch them as they fall, drop and roll onto the ground as they ran into the school cheering and yelling. People shook their head at the sight of it. That's crazy for you. Dauntless wear mostly black as it is our standard uniform.
I sigh to myself and called for Toothless as class is about to begin. First period is Faction History.
The period before lunch, all senior classes were told to head towards the auditorium where the Principal addressed us all about the Aptitude test that will take place soon. The cohort is split into two groups so we can get the test done quickly, and I was place into the first group of people to take the test. Which means my test will take place right after lunch period. Great...
'It's alright bud.. nothing bad is going to happen... I hope' I said to Toothless who sat by my side during lunch. I had choose to sit at the corner of the table as I can have an easier access to Toothless rather then having him under the table and risk him being kicked by the others.
Toothless gave me a pitiful whine as I scratch his ear.
'Didn't fit him did ya? you cripple' One of the Candor mocked but I choose to ignore it, other Dauntless stare at me and tried to stand up for me but they didn't see me budge so they had decided to sit back down to avoid the unnecessary fight. We Dauntless protects the people, not hurt them, especially over such a comment would be a shame to the Faction. A faction war should be avoided at all cost.
'Ignore him Toothless' I said to him, reducing the amount of growling from the Black Lab.
'You should put him on a leash' another Candor tease, but I still choose to ignore it. All the other Dauntless were looking in my direction still waiting for my reactions.
'Haha what's the matter? Dog got your tongue?' A taller Candor mocked, this time I didn't let it slide. I reach into my vest and pulled out a knife and tossed it in his direction, a few strands of hair can be seen collecting itself on his white suit. The Candor boy had a look of fear on his face as he wet himself from nearly having a knife to his head. The knife had stuck itself onto a table filled with the Candor, people around started to laugh as he ran out of the cafeteria.
'Can you fetch it for me?' I asked Toothless, he let out a happy bark as he rushed over and waited for one of the Candor to pull out the knife and hand it to him. None of the Candor said anything as they believe that he had earn himself that spot, you see justice and order.
'Nice one' Astrid complimented from her side of the table as the Dauntless begin to cheer and throw in their bit on how awesome it is. It is times like this that I hate to choose between my family and what I want.
And soon they started to call for the students to enter the Aptitude room. A total of ten students were called, 2 from each factions. I had to calm myself as I felt my body begin to shake, Toothless seems to have noticed and came over immediately and pulled me off the bench. Quickly he pinned me down and with my head facing the ceiling, Toothless is a really big dog so he had no problem pinning a scrawny kid like me. My breathing was getting heavy and uneven as my eye sight began to fog up and everything began to spin and pain begin to shock my body.
This happens at random, in a way I am suffering from a seizure. Toothless knew when I would be suffering from a seizure and it happens on random, sometimes it will take place sometimes it doesn't. The longest I ever gone through without a seizure is 4 months. I can tell people were gathering around me as Toothless tried to calm me down with his whining and licking, one of his paw was position over my heart to feel my heart rate. Once I finally grasp reality, I began to calm down and was able to see things clearer. Toothless quickly got off me and helped me sit up, a Abnegation girl came over with a cup of water and placed it on my lip as she tilt it carefully. I was covered in sweat and I feel dizzy.
'Thank you..' I manage to croaked. I knew she was an Abnegation girl because of her grey robe that the Abnegation wear. Grey is their thing and I can never understand why they would pick such a dull colour when they are all about helping others. I guess it's just them and Vanity.
Toothless sniffed out a Handkerchief from my vest pocket and handed it to me as I clean the sweat off. An Abnegation Lady came and announced the next ten.
'Hamish Haddock and Astrid Hofferson' She called out and I manage to climb onto my feet with the help of the Abnegation girl and some fellow Dauntless. I stumble my way to the front while the Abnegation woman gave me a look.
'Are you okay?' She asked before eyeing Toothless. I had a hand to my head and I nodded. She gave me one last worried glance as she walked off and gestured for us to follow.
'You're sure that your fine?' Astrid asked. I'm surprise that she did.. maybe she is just nervous and showed a side that I never had seen before.
'Yea.. I think I can manage' I blurt out as we each stood in front of a door. The Lady nodded and all of us entered the separate room at the same time.
A lady in a green gown with long brown hair that is tied up with was busy with setting up the equipment needed as she walked to the computer and key in a few things before walking to the table and pouring something. My vision was still slightly blurry from the attack I had earlier.
'Mom?' I asked as the lady resembles her in a few ways.
'Mom? Oh no you got me wrong sweetie... now come on take a sit' She said gesturing for me to go over. I manage to walked to the chair situated at the centre of the room without any issue. The chair was like a dentist chair, it is large and slightly tilt back like a recline chair except that a weird metal looking thing attach at the head rest, leaving a gab in between large enough for a head to fit. That machine is connected to the computer that the lady is so busy with. Toothless came in and sat by the chair waiting, obviously he knew that he will have to wait for me.
'You okay lad? You look pale' The lady pointed out, as she came over and examine me. I manage to gave her a weak nod but she return with a worried glance, turning her attention to Toothless who sat by the chair waiting patiently. 'Is he license to be with you?'
I gave her another weak nod.
'Alright.. let's get this done quickly and I'll send you home. My name is Elinor' She introduced as she came over and began to attach electrode to my forehead. The light was beginning to bother me as it's orange glow beam at my eyes, once in a while it will be shadowed by Elinor as her head would block the light and attach another set of electrode on my forehead. After attaching the last two electrode on my temples she walked away and returned with a glass of vial clear liquid.
I eyed the liquid with nervous eyes and looked up at her.
'Is it safe to drink?' I asked. Should I tell her about me being unable to take certain serum? Maybe it's safe to for me... who cares.. I need to get this done and over with.
'Why would I give it to ye lad? Now come on' She said as I grab the glass and down it, I nearly gag and spill it out but I forced myself to continue drinking it. Once I had emptied the cup I handed it back to her and closed my eyes.
In a moment my eyes shot open and I was in a room with only mirrors. No door, no window no thing but mirrors and that irritating orange light. Elinor and Toothless weren't around leaving me all alone. Well on the bright side my head doesn't hurt at the moment. As I turn I noticed two stands, there was a basket on each of the stand and the content is different. The one on my left held a block of cheese while the other held a knife.
A voice that sounded pretty much like mine spoke and echoed around the room.
'Choose' it said.
I gave a puzzled look and scan the room, finding no one else but me.
'Choose' it repeated.
'What do I do with them?' I asked. But the voice didn't reply and in a moment the stands had vanish along with the baskets. Next thing I knew I was in a in a forest. It was serene and beautiful until the sound of a growl reached my ear, I turned quickly to see a bead coming towards me. A big brown grizzly bear.
I scanned the area almost immediately and noticed a bee hive hanging off a branch. Honey can be seen collecting at the bottom of the hive but it doesn't fall off. I can give the bear the Honey! But it would risk myself from being attack by the bees. Just then I remembered something about laying down flat on the ground with your elbow behind your head. It's a method to stopped the bear from bothering you, provided it doesn't shred you to pieces first.
Deciding to bet on the risk I quickly lay myself flat on the floor and fold my hands behind my head, sure enough the bear came over. Poking at me curiously as he tried to flip me over but I ended up rolling over and ended with my face still against the ground. It seems to have given up on me as the sound of footstep grew faint.
'Kid you okay?' came an old man voice.
Quickly I shot up from the ground and found myself in the middle of the streets. The old man shook me again that's when I notice he held a piece of news paper in his hand. It was folded but I manage to see some of the few words on the main article.
"Genocide in" these were the two words that I saw on the news paper, the word genocide was enough to send a shiver down my spine. It had happened a really long time ago and it really affected the people of Chicago.
'Kid you okay?' the old man asked.
'Yes.. I'm fine...' I manage to say, ignoring that my stomach is feeling a big twist. The old man looked at the news paper in his hand that he noticed me eyeing, slowly he unfold the paper for me with the main article title written in big bold words.
Multiple Genocide in world due to Nuclear War
'Do you know anything about this?' he asked. I know about the war, I know why it started and why it happened, the intentions for the war. It's because of greedy human nature, all they want is power for themselves and to be superior.
'Only a little' I said, not sure if it's the truth or not.
'Well.. it's a bad thing that's for sure' The old man shrugged.
'At least it got us here...' I blurt out, then the old man eyes narrowed on me.
'You know more about it don't you?' he asked, fear gripped my throat and my back tense at the second.
'No! I don't know much!' I said again, this time I can tell i'm lying to save my ass. The old man's hands were on my collar straight away.
'DO YOU KNOW WHAT THEY TOOK AWAY FROM ME?!' He yelled into my face.
'STOP! I REALLY DON'T KNOW ANYTHING!' I retorted as I struggled to get out of his grip. The sound of a motorcycle racing towards us cut off our attention, using it as an distraction I gripped his wrist and pushed hard on the nerve points with my thumbs forcing him to release me. Thank you biology lesson for that along with Dauntless self defence training.
I ran from him and headed straight for the Motorcycle as I leap forward hoping to catch a ride, then everything when dark.
The next thing I knew I was awake panting really heavily and sweating a lot again. Hands were immediately on my shoulder pushing me back down the chair.
'It's okay.. it's okay!' Elinor assured as she hurriedly pull off the electrodes on my head. I feel even worst than before the test. I felt really woozy and I can barf at any moment. I looked up at Elinor's face as she had a hands on her lips, as she stare at the computer screen a worried look. She turn to me almost immediately.
'Stay here.. i'll need to find someone..' She said and hurriedly left the room, Toothless was whining beside me as he stood on his back legs and lean against the chair, I weakly moved my hands down to pet his head.
'I'm okay bud..' I said to him, it's just for the sake for him to feel better and not to worry. In a short moment notice Elinor returned with another woman, the other woman is a Dauntless like me.
She have braided hair and she wore a black singlet with a black blazer, I guess there is a certain dress code. Quickly she came over and type something in the computer like she is overriding the system or something. All I can hear is the sound of the keyboard being spammed.
'What were my results?' I asked weakly, the feeling that I would puke at any moment is getting to me.
'You're results were... inconclusive' Said the dauntless woman.
'I am Tori' She introduced herself, and I took notice. I had a puzzled look as I tried to sit up straight, I ignored the throbbing pain in my head.
'Normally.. the Aptitude test cancels out four factions leaving the last one the faction that it determine for you. But in your case... only one was cancelled out and that is Amity..' Tori explained.
'I don't get it...' I manage to say without puking.
'Typically each of the stimulation stage will rule out one or more factions. At the starting if you had shown a strong distaste in the knife you would have picked the cheese but you didn't... which is why Amity is out' Elinor explained ' following which you have shown intelligence in countering the bear, you could have used the beehive and throw it at the bear which will results in the risk of you being stung and the bear being harm but you choose not to... this staged you showed both Erudite and Abnegation... and I had to alter the stimulation a little which is how you ended up in the city... The way you communicated with the old man showed a Candor side... you didn't waste a second and you blurt out your answer that is your Candor side but you also did a little lying which showed you're not fully candor... and lastly I stimulated the old man to attack you to see how you would react... Instead of choosing to wait for him to release you... you forced him to release you which shows your Dauntless side...' She paused for a moment.
I looked up at her and Tori who had a worried look as they both showed signs of nervousness. Tori had pocket her hand in her blazer's pocket while Elinor grip on her sleeve tightly.
'You have showed four factions...' Tori said.
'But that's impossible...only those that do are...'
'Divergent' Tori finished for me. 'It's not impossible it's very rare..'
I tensed for a moment, I knew what a divergent is and what people do to them. They are deem dangerous threat to the society and will be executed if anyone should report. Tori kneel down and grip my shoulder while Elinor had place her hand over mine.
'Under no circumstances should you tell anyone about it.. if anyone knows and they made a report you are as good as dead you got it?' Tori said sternly to me, for a moment I couldn't feel the pain in my head as blood had rushed to my brain. I manage to give her a nod and looked up at them with worried eyes... what if they tell them?
'Relax... we won't tell anyone... the both of us believes that Divergent shouldn't be killed for being able to go into multiple group' Tori whispered, she looked around the room one more time. 'Now.. we're gonna send you home and you will have to think about tomorrow... make a wise choice' She said as she helped me to the door. Toothless stayed very close to me as he noticed how frail I looked at the moment.
I was brought to the back door of the room which leads directly outside and it avoided the crowd in the cafeteria. I had walked out from an alley and stumbled my way towards the closet building that will lead me to the train. I had quite a way to walk and I had no idea where i'm going with the throbbing pain in my head and the serious urge to vomit. In the end I looked like some messed up kid who had 20 shots of Tequila pop. Trust me I didn't but I had seen the effects it does on people.
I really couldn't tell where I was going as I had to lean on the wall and support myself as my vision got hazy. I can feel myself burning, one of those symptoms I have when I shouldn't have taken a serum that my body rejects. The more I walked the more Toothless was tugging on my pants probably signalling I'm going the wrong way, but my head was in too much pain for me to react as I continue to stumble.
'Toothless..' I called out weakly, Toothless immediately released my pants and came up to my front, I had my back leaning against the wall as I slide down against it to take a seat. Toothless began to lick my face as I tried to lift the bag under me but I was too weak to do so. 'Get my bag... and get help' I mutter and then I blacked out.
Changing to Jack's POV.
'Come on Frost!' Yelled an Australian accent dude with Gray hair and tattooed shoulder, arms and chest.
'Coming Cotton tail!' I yelled in return as I ran up to join with the rest of the group. It's a typical day for everyone especially for those who are going to take the test today. As for us those above we still had our duties to perform as Dauntless.
My name is Jack Frost. That is my name yup Frost, I had it since I entered Dauntless and I am 19 years old.
'Alright, I want all of you to go in pairs and patrol the city!' I commanded the Dauntless. All of them immediately nodded and split into their usual pairs as they ran throughout the city to do their patrolling. I have been appointed a Patrol chief by Stoick the Vast, one of the head of the 10 Patrol unit. I happened to be the head for Alpha which would be the first unit in the entire Dauntless, and I am in charge of the heart of the city area, in other words the centre of the city where most of the important buildings are at. Schools, the Government Building and many other places that I don't really care about.
'Bunny..' I said and he nodded as we went in different direction. Bunny here or Aster here is my second chief, in other words he is the vice head of the squadron. We are tasked with the importances of keeping the people safe. I know it's bad but it isn't really. People call us big time crazy and all but it didn't matter as by the end of the day no one get hurts. Being the Chief of the main patrol unit isn't that bad since I get to go alone. As much as I want some one to accompany me I rather be alone at times.
The Patrol last mainly for a full 2 hours before the next shift comes in. Plus it will be my last day as Patrol officer seeing that I have been appointed to be one of the instructors along with a few others. Aster will be taking over me and I'm grateful for it. Which means I have more free time to myself as I watch the initiates work their ass off.
Deciding to go on roof patrol, I ran to the closest building that has many of those climbing points. I turn and noticed a group of Amity girls staring at me as I wink and smirk at them, immediately two of the girls fainted like those fan girl. With that I continue to climb to the top of the building. Once I had arrived at the roof I did a quick scan of the area, sure enough those in my unit were doing their jobs. It's simple, those In my unit had to wear a white wristband. None of them were slacking. Good job to them.
A huge gust came in my direction and I took a moment to enjoy it. I always liked the wind it is always cooling and it brings some of my worries away with it. But this wind felt kind of strange, the wind is like my 6th sense. Quickly I snapped myself out of my thought and began to follow the wind, jumping from roof to roof like a professional. Oh come on! We are train to do Free-running and Pakour in Dauntless!
I was brought to a pretty strange place as I stood on the edge of the roof where the wind had stopped. The atmosphere was silent as the sound of the Dauntless train filled the sound in my ear. Nothing unusual here... That is until I spotted a small figure at the side of the road against a building with a creature tugging at his leg. I got over to the next building with ease as I got closer and closer. I can make out the attire the kid was wearing, a black vest with a a black shirt that had red long sleeves. It was too easy a Dauntless kid.
But what's a Dauntless kid doing here? It's where the factionless roam. And is that a dog pulling his leg? I had my eyes on him when he came to a stop and sat down on the floor.
"It's unusual for you to be here Frostbite' Aster called from behind, I only gave him a quick glance as I return my gaze back to the boy. 'What brings you here?'
'Look..' I pointed towards the boy as Aster crouch down and watch with me.
'What's a Dauntless kid like him doing here?' Aster asked. I simply shrugged as I had asked myself the same question. I watched as the dog started to nudge the boy and biting something underneath the boy. Aster and I quickly share a look as we nodded and got across the building. Once we were on the edge of the building that the kid was leaning against, we looked down only to see the kid there seated against the wall motionless. From the far corner of my eyes I saw a group of people walking up towards him. My eyes widen as I noticed the figures. The Black Lab had position itself in between the group of Factionless and the boy as it barked fierce at them baring it's sharp teeth. But it wasn't enough to
'Aster get down now! We gotta help him' on the spot Aster nodded as he ran to the nearest ladder that lead down to a flight of stairs. Aster quickly leap down from the flight as soon as he reached the second level of the building. I on the other hand had decided to take the quickest way down. Yup I said it.. I jump off the building but no worries, I grab onto the handle of the stairs once in a while as I let myself fall quickly to the ground with minimal injury.
'leave the boy alone' I ordered , some of them backed off but the remaining few didn't listen. They must be really desperate to actually attack an unconscious kid for his clothings and what ever he have on him. The dog started to bark at the group that is coming closer. I quickly wiped out my retractable staff and pointed it in their direction.
'Not another step closer' I warned as Aster cracked his knuckles and brought out his boomerangs. We aren't suppose to kill anyone but doesn't me we can't beat the shit out of them. As long as it is nothing serious.
The group of Factionless reluctantly stopped in their tracks and retreated back to the shadows. I feel bad for them... I really do. They once had a place to call home but now they live on the streets. They do the work the requires renovations and what ever and they are paid with Food and Clothings. But it never seems to be enough for them. Once I made sure the Factionless were done I retracted my staff and slide it onto my buckle.
'Ay! Get off me! Ye bloody rabid dog!' Aster yelled as the dog begin to tug at his pants. Releasing Aster's pants the dog came to me and I kneel down and examine the collar. A tag was on it.
License Service Dog
Supervision: Hamish Haddock
Faction: Dauntless
An Erudite symbol was imprinted on the other side of the tag, written at the bottom states that it is from the Erudite leadership head of medical and life science department.
'This dog is from Erudite and it's accompanying the boy..' I mutter to myself as the dog quickly pulled away and started to bark at the figure. Aster and I quickly ran over and examine the kid. Sure enough he is from Dauntless, quickly I place my hand at his neck to detect his breathing and head beat. Sure enough the kid is alive and breathing (Ragged and fast and uneven) but he is burning up really badly. The dog then started to pull something from under him.
'What is it?' I asked the dog, all it did was bark at me while he continue to pull something out.
'There's something underneath him ' Aster pointed out as he pushed the boy forward, pulling the bag out. The dog quickly insert his snout into the bag and pulled out a small syringe. The dog then came over with the syringe eyeing me to remove the cap. For some reason I can understand what it wants, I removed the cap and the dog jam the syringe needle right into the boy's arm. He pushed his paw against the pump injecting the serum into the boy. The effect took place almost immediately as the boy's breathing began to calm down. His fever had went down tremendously but he still felt very hot. I had to move his auburn banks to get a view of his face. The moment my eyes were set on those freckled and button nose my heart rate increase in a flash. Wow.
'I'm gonna bring him back to Dauntless... you know what to do' I told Aster as I carried the boy on my back. He nodded and continued with his patrol while I headed for the Dauntless track, it should be nearby considering I heard it awhile ago. I followed the dog towards the tracks and sure enough he knew where it was, not only that the train had arrive just on time, I manage to time myself and hit the button with one hand as the door slides open. The dog jumped in first, I gotta admit i'm kinda impress by the dog. I ran after the entrance as the dog had stationed itself to bite onto the collar of the boy. He made my job much easier as I threw him in while the dog pulled the boy in. Next up was me, I leap and entered the train as I hit the button which closes the door.
'You're one hell of an ankle biter aren't ya?' I compliment the dog as I scratch between his ear. It hummed happily and came over giving me a few good lick on my face.
'Alright alright! Good boy! Good boy! Down! AHAHHA!' I laughed as the dog continued to lick me. Finally he manage to calm down and let me be as I clean dog slobber off me.
'Toothless...' came a weak groan and the dog responded almost immediately, he quickly went over to the boy sniffing and nudging his face. The boy raised a hand and gently touch the snout of the dog before letting it drop again. And he passed out again.
'Toothless huh...' I mumbled as I crawl over and check the boy for any other identification. I search through his bag and pulled out a his wallet, why doesn't he keep it in his pocket? I search through his wallet and pulled out his identity card.
'Hamish Haddock...' I mumbled to myself, then I remembered the dog's tag. He must be his service dog. I quickly slid the wallet back into his bag as the train came to a stop. I carried the boy on my back again and walked out, Toothless followed suit. I had quite a way to carry the boy back to my stay area, you see I have my own place and it's all to myself since I earned it.
Anyway more of this places are being renovated for the growing community but in Dauntless. It pretty much stays the same seeing that many people are constantly thrown out, I don't agree with that idea honestly. All because of the new rule. After a walk I had finally reach my apartment. I pushed the door open head over to my bed immediately and sat him down. It's a really good thing he is really light, but I can't seem to shake off the familiar vibe from them. I quickly went over and shut the door, lock it and walked away to my couch.
My apartment isn't like those with a multiple room, mine is simple. A big empty warehouse that I had to myself. I had to furnish the place myself, when I first got this place all I had was a bed, a toilet and show area. I had to work hard and buy the furnitures myself, it's a good thing that the people still make this kind of stuff and they all come from the factionless, that's their job. Renovating and manufacturing. Long hours of work and they are paid with very little essentials.
We don't use fossil fuel anymore, now we depend on Solar powers and wind engines. Most of the tall building are abandon due to the engines installed to keep the city working. Well one fact is that I have the entire warehouse to myself, so no one will be here to bother me and I rather have them leave me alone. I should take a shower.
Good thing about this big space is that I have enough space for everything. On the second level would be the beds next to the row of windows, the opposite corner would be my relaxation corner you know a couch and my closet.
On the other end would be my toilet, I won't lie it's as bad as what I had back when I had to use the open shower. Since I was staying alone I might as well change the Toilet bowl, sink, shower head and hot water first before I had the money to do the walls. Since metal and concrete is kind of expensive I had to cover it with glass walls. Hey at least the steam will cover it up.
The lower is my training area. A punching bag and some work out equipments, I stick to the punching bag as everything here in Dauntless is about fighting. Yup, I fight my way to the top and totally impressed the uppers. Plus I had made use of the resources around the place to help me with it.
Overall my house is still quite spacious. I entered the shower area and stripped ,stepping into the shower area, turning the tap and letting the warm water pour over me washing the sweat away. I reached out for my towel only to remember that I had forgotten to grab one from my closet. Turning the tap off and I quickly made my way to the closet with my body fully expose, hopefully freckles doesn't see me. Once I was dried I quickly slid on a pair of clean underwear and a track pants, pulling out a red shirt and closing the closet with the towel over my head. I walked over to the couch and plop myself down as I watch the dog and the boy.
Toothless doesn't seem to leave Hamish side at all. Toothless have taken notice of me watching them as he came over to my side. I scooted over and he took the offer as he leap up the couch and plop himself down near my stomach. I watch the boy and some how I fell asleep.
Changing to Hiccup's POV.
When I came about the first time I notice I was on the train with Toothless. He must have gotten help for me, I called for him and I weakly gave him a touch before I passed out again. The second time I woke up I was in an unknown room, feeling much better then I had. Quickly I sat up and I found myself on a bed that isn't mine. I looked across to see Toothless sleeping with a topless teen with bleached white hair who had sprawled themselves across a couch.
My head still feels a little fuzzy from the fever I experience awhile back, my left arm felt a little numb as I looked over and noticed a small speck of blood forming. Toothless had probably use the needle I carry around just in case something should happen, I noticed the view next to the bed. It had a view over the of the city, above the houses and clear enough to see the sky scrapers. I had made my way out as I notice a door along the windows which lead to a platform outside with railings. It's not often that I get to have a view like this, curiosity got the better of me as I stepped outside. The sun was setting casting a beautiful orange glow over the city.
'So you're awake...' Came a voice which startled me. Followed by the familiar sound of Toothless barking happily.
'Yea.. sorry for the trouble...' I quickly turn around and apologise as the white hair teen slid on his red shirt. Catching a glimpse of the body which made me blush a little.
'So you're dog here... his name is Toothless?' the older teen asked, as he kneel down and gave Toothless a scratch.
'Yea.. how did you know?' I blurted out.
'You called for his name on the train' the teen explained. 'By the way.. i'm Jack... Jack Frost' he said as he extend his hand out.
'I'm Hamish Haddock..' I introduced ' So.. you're the almighty Jack Frost...'
'That's me' Jack chuckled.
'And I wonder why my dad would pick you as the chief of the first patrol team?'
'Oh yea.. he couldn't handle all-' Jack paused for a second. 'Wowowo... Roll back!' Jack said as he did the wheel thingy backward with his fingers. 'Your dad?! Stoick the Vast?! You're his son?!'
'Yup... that's me.. the one they call Hiccup' I replied chuckling at his reaction. It was so big.
'What the...' Jack was at a loss for words. Hiccup blinked a few times tilting his head to the side as he gave Jack a questioning look. Jack must be expecting a big beefy kid like my dad.
'you know.. I didn't expect you to have a piercing on your ear... you don't look like those badass kind of people...' I commented bluntly, it seems to have snapped him out of his thoughts.
'Oh er... really?' Jack blurt out as he fiddled with the metal studs on his left ear, it is the only spot he had pierce.
'I didn't mean any offence!' I quickly said realizing what I had said earlier was really rude.
'None taken.. so mind telling me what you were doing back there? You almost got robbed by a group of Factionless' Jack asked, resting his elbow on the railing with the sun hitting his face.
'I err.. I was feeling really sick after the test and they had me to go out by the backdoor which leads to the alley... then I couldn't see where I was going and I ended up there... Thanks though.. for bringing me back here'
'It's no problem... it's our job you know occupational hazard.. that's what your dad would say..' Jack said jokingly mimicking my dad's way of speaking. It was weird enough to make us both laugh.
'You got that right' I said to him as I looked at the sun set. 'Quite a place you got here...it's beautiful..'
'Yea.. I get that too... You know... how come I never met you when you're my director's son?'
'I was locked in most of the time because of my weak health I never really get to go out often' I explained.
'Must be tough...' Jack added as he turn to looked at me but I had my gaze at the sun.
'yea but I manage... anyway I should head back' I stood up an and turn to the door, when a hand grabbed my wrist.
'I'll walk you back.. wouldn't want something to happen to you again' Jack offered as he walked in with me and grabbed his black leather jacket. I smiled at him and thank him for the offer.
Hey Everybody! So I hope you guys enjoyed this part of the story!Leave a review or Pm me about how the story had been so far! I'm gonna try and follow it closely with the movie and book. I'm still rushing through the book though ahah! So yea enjoy!
