Big Four (Divergent Au)

by Walter Lee

After a bad war that the world had suffered, people are now living in peace behind walls. Hiccup a boy who was born with a weak immune system lives in Chicago where the only wall is build. The people are divided into factions, people are put through test to see which factions they enter. Hiccup meets Jack who had saved him from a near kidnapping from there their journey begins.

3. Choosing Ceremony

"You know you don't have to do this.. I know my way around.."

"No way! Your dad will kill me! Especially not on the last day of work!" Jack retorted.

"Last day of work?" I asked out of curiosity.

"Yea... i'm going to transfer to the instructor course tomorrow so today is kind of my last day as a patrol leader" Jack replied scratching his head.

'I see..well I hope you do good then' I said, earning a look from Jack.

'Are you going to stay?' Jack asked out of curiosity.

'No idea..' I shrugged. A frown cam upon Jack's face. 'Don't be like that! Even if I did we can still visit each other!' At least that mange to wipe that frown off his face.

'Doesn't sound too bad.. hey you're welcome to my place anytime!' Jack exclaimed as we continue to walk.

'I would love that.. thank you for the offer Jack' I smiled at him in reply. He begin to scratch the back of his head casually blushing a little. I wonder why...

Soon enough we had arrive at my home, the door is lock which indicates that Stoick the Vast isn't home... yet.

'So er... can I see you sometime soon?' Jack asked nervously.

'I guess sure...' Before Jack could say anything else.

'HICCUP!' Stoick's voice bellowed.

'Great...' I mutter as I watch the big man walked up from behind. 'Hey Dad!'

'hi Chief!' Jack greeted immediately as he spun on his heels to face his director.

'Good day Jack! Hiccup! Where have you been!? Astrid and the rest came back without you and none of them knew where you went after school! Did you try to skip school?!' Stoick asked pointed his large finger in my direction.

'I can explain! But can we do this inside?' I quickly said. Stoick had his eyes on me shifting them to Toothless and then to Jack, he let out a sigh and nodded gesturing e to open the door. Toothless quickly barged in I entered the house. Jack stood outside awkwardly unsure to enter or not, Stoick stood by the door as he turn and faced him.

'Coming?' Stoick asked, from where I am standing I can see Jack swallowing his saliva thickly as his adam's apple moved down and up again. I nodded to him as he peeked through the gap between the door and my big size dad.

'Pleasure sir' he said as he entered the household. It's not as spacious as Jack's place but it sure is cozy. Jack took a moment to admire the place as Stoick locked the door behind him. Stoick walked over to the chair as he sat himself down and I sat myself opposite of him, gesturing for Jack to take a seat as I needed him to brief my dad on what had happened.

You see... in all the leadership team among the factions they are the representative of our factions in the Council of Fifty. The Government it made up of fifty members and mostly they are from Abnegations as people from Abnegations are deem incorruptible seeing what they teach people. My dad reports to the leader of the Dauntless and the leader will bring the topic up during the meeting with the other councilmen. Pretty much like the leadership system they had in ancient Venice.

'And if it wasn't for Jack I wouldn't be here and I could have been robbed by those group of Factionless' I ended my explanation as my dad was in deep concentration on what he just heard. Probably processing everything as much as he can.

'I see...' Dad said as he turned to Jack ' Thank you for saving Hiccup.. I know it's your last day but you did a good job Jack'

'Thank you Sir... i'm just doing my job and I happened to stumble upon your gorge- *Clears throat * Your son' Jack responded formally. Stoick simply gave a hearty laugh as he patted Jack on the back.

'So Hiccup... how was your test?' Stoick asked turning to face me.

'It went great dad!' I lied. Is the system sure I am a Candor? I can lie to my dad way too easily.

'Great! What's the result?!' he asked again. I moment of silence settled around us as words were stuck in my throat and unable to come out as voices. I calm myself down as I did a really quick brain storm.

'Dad... will you be mad if I got a result other then Dauntless?' I asked. Sure... I did have a couple of factions and I mean nearly all of them! I'm sure I have some bit of Amity in me somewhere... since i'm quite the opposite of Dauntless in a few ways. I looked up to meet my father's eyes. No sign of disappointment or a frown.

'No son... I won't' he spoke, lifting the tension off the air. That was totally surprising.

'I er... I got Erudite as my result' I spoke and lied a little. Somehow a smile broke onto his face.

'That's really great to hear! You hear that Valka!' Dad bellowed heartly as Jack and I shared a look that said 'what the eff just happened?'

'I knew it! I knew it!' Stoick continue to laugh.

'knew what dad?' I asked again.

'Your mum had the same result as you did when she was your age... but she was so determine to Dauntless even though she knew it would be tough... and when we had you the both of us knew you won't be able to survive in Dauntless with all this' Stoick explained as he gestured at Hiccup.

'You just gestured to all of me' I pouted. ' But why pressure me to be in Dauntless?'

'Because... I want you to make your choice! All you need was a little push and I thought that was the way to do it!' Stoick laughed.

'Well.. that's a pretty bad push...' Jack chuckled and looked up to Stoick.

'It may be your last day Frost but don't push it' Stoick warned sternly, earning a nod from Jack silently.

'So you're not mad?' I asked again just to be sure.

'Not one bit... whatever choice you make tomorrow.. i'll be there to support it just like how your mother would... I will be proud of you no matter what' Dad said as he rest an arm on my shoulder. 'You're always welcome to visit anytime'

'Thanks dad.. I appreciate it' I said as I hugged him. Jack was there sniffing as he wiped tears away from his eyes.

'Are you crying?' I raised an eyebrow at him and asked.

'No! There's just so much dust in here... *Sniff * it's too touching'

'Alright enough with the baby act boy .. let's get some dinner' Stoick said as he stood up and walked towards the door, I had my bag settled and whistled for Toothless to come. In a few seconds the black lab came up towards us as we made our way down to cafeteria.

Dinner was rather rowdy, as usual. People were going around chatting and asking for their test results from those who took it today. People were laughing while some of them will be enjoying their last night together. Then came the leader of Dauntless, as he stood above us all everyone quickly settled down and listened.

'Tonight may be the last night for some of you here... don't worry we won't hunt you even if you choose to change your factions... all I want to say is good luck to what ever challenge you all may face and may you face it with the Dauntless pride' With that he exit the cafeteria and went god knows where.

'Hey Frostbite' came an Australian accent voice, I turned around to look at a tall masculine dude with tattooed shoulder , chest and arms his hair has been dyed into a shade of grey that resembles the moon in a way even though it is quite dark. Jack looked up from the opposite side almost immediately. My dad got up immediately as he gave the guy a nodded and went out.

'What's up Aster! Oh hey meet Hiccup! His Stoick's son!' Jack introduced and I turned to look at him, giving him the glare and mouthing the word WTF to him. He gave me one of those silly smirk and shrugged. 'That's Aster he helped me to Scare off those Factionless with his natural mean look'

'Nice to see you doing better, mate'

I immediately turned to him. 'Thank you for your help.. and er... sorry for the trouble I caused'

'It ain't nothing... anyway Jack come on out.. I needa second with with ya' Aster said as he gestured Jack outside, he gave me a smirk and watch Jack gobble the rest of his food down. I was pretty much done with mine as I decided I should head back, I followed them outside as I noticed a group of Dauntless were gathered. Aster pushed Jack into the centre as they begin to coo and cheer. I stopped in my tracks and watched what they were doing.

'I see where this is going..' Jack chuckled 'You guys just wanna show me your love ain't ya... that's sweet of you guys'

'That's right.. now for a little payback' Aster gave one of those sly smirk as he walked up front. ' and you're gonna like it' he laughed as everyone pour water on him. Making Jack wet as they all cheer and pour water over Jack. It didn't look like those typical beat up session that I had seen this one was much more happy, Jack was the victim and he is enjoying himself.

Jack laughed as he removed his leather Jacket, wouldn't want it to be ruin by the water. Then I noticed my dad coming from behind with a unpleasant looked, everyone froze almost immediately as they quickly backed a little away giving my dad some space to walked up to Jack.

'I can explain sir!' Jack tried to reason but it was too late, Stoick had cracked an egg over Jack which resulted in a loud laughter from him and the crowd busting out laughing and cheering, next thing I knew was a pile of while powder being poured over Jack covering him in white completely. Jack laughed as he clean the powder from his eyes. Next thing I knew was Aster carrying Jack in the air as he yell

' To the best and youngest leader ever!'

Everyone recited happily as they clapped and cheer. I smiled to myself as I head back to the apartment with Toothless who had stayed with me the whole time and stole half my dinner. I turn to see that Jack had been let down as they went in for a group hug, probably commenting on how good of a job he had done. I heard that he manage to command his unit without any problems, not much strictness but discipline is maintain and once in a while he will prank one of them, overall everyone loves him.

Jack was having as good time as he was being lifted and carried as he coo and cheer with everyone. Some crazy guy he is... Our eyes met for a moment, I gave him a smile as I waved and walked back to my apartment, once I reached my house I took a shower and retire early for the night. Tomorrow is going to be one hell of a day.

Morning came pretty fast as I woke up with Toothless sleeping against my stomach. I'm surprise dad didn't chase him out, well he shouldn't if it wasn't for Toothless I might not be here right now. I looked over at the clock that states 6.10 am. Choosing ceremony doesn't starts till 9 am. I have some time to kill. I got up and took a shower and switch into my Dauntless attire, a black shirt with black jeans and of course the black Dauntless jacket. Dad had told me to leave my clothings in the closet.

Toothless was pretty much awake like I am when he heard me change. He gave me a whine signalling for some food, I simply chuckled and walked to my bag as I pulled out a small packet of dog food that I carry around. I poured some onto my hand as he came over and nibble on them. In total I gave him 3 handful of dog food considering my hand is actually quite small.

Deciding to take a walk outside to at least chill my mind about the big decision I am going to make later. Stay or leave.

Once I had my metal case attached onto my leg I stood up and gave it a test before I slip on a pair of black converse. Once I was done with dressing myself I checked my parent's room, sure enough dad was snoring away on the bed. I chuckled lightly to myself as I walked out of the house with Toothless. The sun was barely up and the place is still pretty much lid by the lights. I wondered around aimlessly as I found myself walking across a familiar junction that I had only came through one. Some how my feet has the ability to ignore what my brain tells me, with that I spun on my heel and continue down the junction which led to an underground tunnel that lead to the familiar warehouse of Jack. I had only been here once and it already felt very comforting for me to go again, that is when I took notice that no one will come by this area and it is pretty isolated... apart from the empty buildings and all.

I gave the door a light knock hopefully it wasn't a bad time. I waited for a minute as I knocked again slightly harder. Toothless was seated by the door wagging his tail excitably as he began to bark.

'Shush Toothless! People are still asleep!' I warned sternly and he gave me one of those gummy smile of his.

'You should probably take your own advise' Came Jack's voice. I turned and face the door as it was unlocked and pulled open. Sure enough there is Jack in a black singlet and grey sweatpants. His biceps were showing and the singlet made out the outline of his lean body. 'Coming in?'

'Yea sure' I said but Toothless had already ran pass Jack and made his way up to the second level.

'So... what brings you here early in the morning' Jack drawled as he stretch and yawn.

'Just had the feeling to come by before I make a big decision today' I said simply, examining the place. Situated in front of me is a very huge mat with all sorts of training equipment. Targets, boxing ring, Punching bag, Throwing knifes, a pull up bar, some gymnasium stations and dumb bells. Jack doesn't look like those that would take training very seriously, seeing how is is quite skinny and lean. Unlike the snotlout who was born beefy.

'Feeling nervous?' Jack asked as he walked pass me and headed upstairs, preparing two cups of warm water. 'Hot Chocolate or Coffee?'

'Hot Chocolate' I replied almost immediately as I join him and Toothless on the upper level after checking out the lower story. I took notice of poles and platform attached around the warehouse. 'How did you feel when you had to choose?'

'I wasn't feeling anything other then confident... I choose to stay in Dauntless' Jack replied as he walked over and set two cup of hot chocolate on the table.

'So you're a Dauntless born I asked out of curiosity raising an eyebrow at him as I cupped the hot chocolate in my hand.

'I'm not really sure... Aster took me in when I was really young' Jack shrugged.

'Took you in?' I questioned again, I know i'm probably stepping over the line but curiosity got the better of me.

'Yea... I don't remember much of anything and then Aster came along and I was brought into Dauntless since then... he taught me everything I needed to know' Jack explained. Hmm weird.. 'So do you think you are going to regret the decision of a lifetime?'

'Is that suppose to make me feel better?'

'I don't know.. does it?' Jack tease as he lean forward and gave me a cocky smirk.

'You're not helping much' I complain with a grin. Obviously i'm joking in a way..

'Glad to be of help then' Jack joked taking a quick sip from his cup of hot chocolate.

'Great... really appreciate it' I rolled my eyes.

'So will you?' Jack asked again, this time all sense of fun seems to drop from the air around us, creating a little tension.

'I won't know until I find out will I?'

'You have a point' Jack replied as he sat his now empty cup on the desk and walked over to his bed. My cup ,however was still full to the brim. Eyeing the brown mixture in my hand I took a small sip and sat it back on the table and walked out to the balcony.

It was a breezy morning as the sky had been lid by the sun, morning winds were coming strong in my directions.

'You really do love this spot do you' Jack's voice came from behind as he join me on the balcony leaning against the railing.

'Like I said it's a beautiful spot you have... it's calming...' I breathed as I spoke the word. Everything felt calm, my worries for the choosing ceremony had died down for the moment, everything felt peaceful that is until Jack had started to chuckle. 'What's so funny?'

'Nothing... it's just so amazing on how you and your dad can be so different'

'I get that a lot...' I sigh as thoughts on how my dad would do once I decided to leave. He could be suffering or he could be depress and whatever... No... Stoick the Vast isn't that kind of man. There is Gobber to cheer him up and be there.. I wonder what mum would think.

'Hey... you'll do fine! Have some faith man!' Jack said as he patted me in the back and gave me one of those cheeky smiles.

'I guess you're right... well right back at you in training the new recruits... sir' I tease.

'Well.. you better take that back recruit!' Jack return the tease. 'Come on.. lets get back inside' Jack said as he walked back into the warehouse gesturing me to follow. I simply shrugged and followed him inside, I didn't notice it until now as the warehouse was lid up beautifully with the morning sun. I bet it will be even more beautiful when the sun is about to set. It's a shame I didn't know about this place.

It was close to 8 am when the both of us left the warehouse. Jack had agreed to come along to watch the choosing ceremony with my dad. His work doesn't start until the initiates are confirm by the choosing ceremony. He had inform me of the other few instructors that I'm not really sure about.

When we arrived at the dinning hall to grab a quick breakfast before heading off, sure enough dad was there with Gobber, eating silently while Gobber blabber about some nonsense.

'Ah Hello Hiccup!' Gobber greeted at the sight of me waving his bludgeon hand. If there is anything about Gobber that you should know... Never and I mean NEVER ask how he lose his hand and leg. It will be a whole different story everytime. But dad had told me he lost his limps in an explosion as he carried and move civilians out of the building. He have receive one of the highest recognition afterwards and everyone respected him with high authority. But for the kids sake he never told them the truth as he loves to scare the little kids, don't get me wrong. Gobber may be mean and tough looking with his braided blonde beard but he is a really good man inside.

'Hey Gobber' I greeted awkwardly as I sat myself down next to my dad and in between Jack.

'Ah How nice to see you join us Jack!' Gobber greeted as Jack gave him a wave and smile.

'Just enjoying myself some breakfast with the old man before my work starts' Jack stated as he grab a piece of sandwich off the tray and so did I. Something healthy to start the day of change.

'Come on son... hurry and get ready we're not going to be late for your choosing ceremony' Stoick stated sternly and stood up walking off towards the apartment. Jack and I shared a look as we wolf down the sandwiches and darted after my father. Stoick the Vast doesn't like to show his soft side in front of many people, but I still get the meaning behind that tough demeanour.

After 40 minutes of travelling we had arrived at the Choosing ceremony hall. It's a tall building with many many glass windows. There aren't really that many people coming at this time yet even though it is 8.45am. Choosing ceremony doesn't start in 15 minutes and I am going to be making the biggest decision of my life. We entered the building and cram into the elevator that lead straight up to the ceremony hall. A group of Abnegations were climbing the stairs as the lift is just too cramp and small so they had decided to be healthy and use the stairs. Yup that is right.. climb 20 flight of stairs. I admire that about them.. their willingness to give up what they have for others, which is why they are deem incorruptible.

When we arrive at the hall, it was already quite packed with parents and students. So far only a few Dauntless were there, Jack and dad had made their way into the the audience seat at the back corner where I can see them just fine, Toothless stick by me very closely as we walked towards the counter to register our attendance. As soon as I was done a group of Dauntless kids and parents came into the hall, I rolled my eyes and made my way up to where my dad and Jack is. When I arrived, Dad was talking to an Erudite lady while Jack was entertaining himself with the booklet of the event, trying to find a secret code or something.

'Ah Hamish! Nice to finally meet you!' The Erudite woman turned and faced me giving me a smile. She has blond hair, thick lips and a mole on her chin. She radiate an aura of pure... err... geniousness? Is that even a word?

I turned to look at my dad and he knew my look far too well.

'This is Jeanine.. she is a friend of your mother' Stoick introduced. I nodded and shook her hand as she offered.

'I had seen your test results Hamish.. and I am quite excited for you... today you got a big decision to make' She said as she adjusted her uniform, a blue office attire much similar to the principal.

'My test results? You seen my test results?' I stutter, what if she know?

'yes.. I've seen it but it will be kept as a secret.. I am afterall the head for Erudite's leadership team and I know what every decision you make will make Valka proud of you' She said as her hands were fist with righteousness as she held it up towards me. 'Now.. I hope you picked what is your best interest and follow what you truly desire..'

With that Jeanie had walked off talking to a few other officials.

'She is weird dad...' I told him as I took the seat next to him. Dad didn't say anything as he held up the booklet flipping through it as he stare at the words like it is some sort of foreign thing to him.

'Dad.. it's upside down' I pointed out, Stoick let out a huff as he quickly flip the book and pretended to read. 'Dad.. are you nervous?' Stoick let out another huff as he lowered the book and looked at me.

'Whatever decision you make son.. i'll be proud of you no matter what... i'll visit you on Visiting day to whatever Faction you have choosen' He said as he rested his hand in mine. I smiled and went in for a hug, it felt really awkward seeing how a skinny brunette like me is hugging a big bear dad.

'Thanks dad..' I manage to mutter.

* Ding Dong*

' All recipients please report to the front of each factions and take your seat.. the choosing ceremony will begin shortly... all visitors please take your seat in your respective factions...'

The announcement was made and it signalled for me to go, I gave them one last look as I went down the stairs and join the other Dauntless teens who are having their ceremony today. We have to arrange ourselves according to names despite the factions, so I was stuck in between an Amity girl and an Erudite boy.

Every year the Choosing ceremony duty will be rotated among the factions. This year is Abnegation's turn. But before that a speech and introduction to the Faction history was delivered by Jeanine.

'Now.. The Faction system is alive... it is made up of many living cells... you.. me...Us...' she paused for moment glancing around the crowd, no one seems to have taken their eyes off the front. 'And it is because of us that we made the Faction system possible to work... and that is because we know where we want to be and where we are meant to be... which is why we have the Faction system... now I hope you will follow your heart and choose the faction you wish to be in and you know that you can contribute... Faction before blood'

The crowd in the room recited after her 'Faction before Blood'

That phrase alone is enough to send chill down my spin. I didn't notice I was so obvious as Toothless nudge lightly against my leg.

'Relax...' I told myself and let out a sigh, I turn to my right where the Amity girl is standing. She wore a yellow robe that matches with her ginger orange hair, her skin was pale and her cheeks were slightly covered in freckles, it isn't as bad as mine. She notice me staring and she looked over and gave me a smile, I couldn't help but smile in return.

'Hi...' she whispered softly but enough for me to hear.

'Hey...' I replied, even though I told myself I will be alright, the nervousness is just there. Even though we weren't suppose to talk the need to is just there.

'Nervous?' She asked. I nodded in reply. The Erudite boy next to me turn and shushed us.

'We aren't suppose to talk' The boy said sternly, I looked towards his direction. He was about a head taller then me, shaggy black hair and tan olive skin. He had his hands pocketed in his coat as he chew on the inside of his cheek probably showing signs he is nervous. Both me and the Amity girl looked down at our feet as Marcus came up on stage and over take Jeanine. Marcus is the head for running the government and he is well known throughout the city but there are rumours of his bad parenting which made his son defect from Abnegation. But still rumours are rumours and the one who started these rumours would be none other then Jeanine. I heard she had been attacking the Abnegations with all the information she can get on.. I wonder what is her plan in all this. I can't help it but it rise suspicions in all this.

'Welcome to the Choosing Ceremony. Welcome to the day we honor the democratic philosophy of our ancestors, which tells us that every man has the right to choose his own way in this world' He stated, his voice was strong and it boom through the room with ease as he stood at the centre of the stage where his voice just bounces off and echoes throughout the room. Behind Marcus there is a table, on it would be five bowls. Each bowl represents a faction. From the most left there is the Dauntless bowl, it is filled with burning charcoal. Next to it is Abnegation, it is filled with stones. In the centre is Erudite, it is filled with clear water. Next to it is Candor, it is filled with glass and lastly on the most right is Amity. It is filled with soil.

'Our dependants are now sixteen' Marcus stated, one hand in his pocket while the other was waving in the air as they speak. 'They stand on the edge of Adulthood, and now It is up to them to decide what kind of path they choose and what kind of people they will be' he paused. As he spoke his words were equal and it gives a certain weight among it, the more he spoke the more I can feel my stomach turning.

'Decades ago, our ancestors realize that it is not political ideology, religious belief, race or nationalism that is to be blame for the warring world. Rather, they determine it was the fault of human personality of human kind inclination towards the world of evil. In what ever form that is. And so they divided us into factions that sought to eradicate those qualities they believe is responsible for the world to be disarray' he spoke.

All eyes were on the man but mine were on the bowls behind him. The bowls that will choose your fate, destiny and set your life. Marcus unpocketed the pocketed hand and position it above the Amity bowl.

'Those who blame aggression formed Amity' As he spoke, small whispers can be heard. Marcus choose to ignore it and continue, positioning his hands above the bowl of water, silence settled fast in the room.

'Those who blame ignorance formed Erudite' he shifted his hands again this time he stopped above the bowl of glass.

'Those who blame duplicity formed Candor' he said as he moved to the bowl of stones.

'Those who blames selfishness formed Abnegation' and lastly he moved his hands above the bowl of smoking charcoal.

'Those who blame cowardices formed Dauntless' He paused for a moment, walked back to the centre of the stage and pocketed both hands in his robe.

'Working together these five factions have lived in peace for many years, each contributing to a different sector of society' He spoke and turned to the Abnegation sections of the room.

'Abnegation has fulfilled our need for selfless leaders in government' Turning next to Candor.

'Candor has provided us with trustworthy and sound leaders in law' Facing Erudite next.

'Erudite has supplied us with intelligent teachers and researchers' Turning to the Amity section next.

'Amity has given us understanding counsellors and caretakers' and lastly he turned to face Dauntless.

'And Dauntless provides us with protection from threats both within and without.'

'But the reach of each faction is not limited to these areas. We give one another far more than can be adequately summarized. In our factions, we find meaning, we find purpose and we find life' He paused for another moment looking at the group of going to be initiates.

'Apart from that' Marcus added. ' We would not survive'

Everyone knew what he meant, a dead silent had fallen over the crowded. It is heavy of fear, much heavier then death.. it is to be Factionless.

'Therefore it's a happy occasion, today we receive our new initiates, who will work with us to create a better society, a better place and a better world' He ended, with that everyone applause his speech.

Marcus then pulled out a small tablet and he began to read out names starting in reverse alphabetical order. Names after names a sixteen year old would walked up, accept the knife from Marcus and cut their palm and allow the blood to drip into their bowl of choices. Some will stay and some will leave. At least one person from each Faction had choose to transfer to another factions.

'Hiro Hamada' Marcus read out, an Erudite Asian boy walked up and accepted the knife. He stared at it and let out a sigh as he jerk the knife against his palm and positioned it above the Erudite bowl. The blood leave his palm almost instantly turning the bowl of water into a deeper shade of red.

'Erudite' Marcus annoucened as the boy walked placed the knife down and walked away, Jeanine walked up front and shook his hand as he took the row of empty seat for the initiates. The Erudite were clapping for him as he sat down.

'Hanna Heartlock' Marcus announced, the Amity girl let out a big huff as she stood up from my side and walked up. Marcus handed her the knife that has been clean in boiling water and dried with a cloth. She mutter a thank you and accepted the knife as she position her palm above the Erudite bowl and cut her palm, dripping a drop of her blood into the bloodied water.

'Erudite' Marcus announced, Hanna returned the knife and walked off the platform. Jeanine walked up front and shook her hand, gesturing her to the empty seats. The Erudite people were clapping and welcoming her like how they did with the boy before.

'Hamish Haddock' Marcus announced, silence fell in the room again. I sigh and walked up front with Toothless. Toothless positioned himself just before the steps and waited for me patiently.

'Choose wisely' Marcus told me as he handed me the knife. I took the knife and looked at the bowls. I turned to look at the Dauntless bowl and shifted it between the Erudite bowl. I had my right hand out as I cut my palm and let the blood collect itself. I had my hands out hesitantly, then a pair of hands that is translucent held my hand and pulled it forward confidently. I looked up and saw a vision of my mum, she was smiling at me and it gave me the confident to do it. As the blood leaved my hand, the silence grew even more deafening.

*Drip*

'Erudite' Marcus announced, the Erudite faction erupted into clapping and I walked off stage. I had my left hand on my bleeding right palm as I looked up and saw Jeanine walking towards me with her hand out.

'Welcome to Erudite Hamish.. you have made a wise choice' she said as she pointed me to the row of seats for the initiates. As I walked to the seats I looked up and saw my dad and jack at the Dauntless faction looking at me, Dad had a smile on his face (Despite the amount of beard) and Jack gave me a smile and a thumbs up. I smiled in return as I took a seat next to Hanna. I was handed a plaster to cover the wound by a Erudite with brown shaggy hair that is tied up, he had very tanned skin and the brownest eye.

'Welcome to Erudite little guy, I'm Guy and i'm your mentor for this week' I smiled and thanked him and hurriedly plastered my hand. Toothless was excited as he came rushing up to my seat and leaping on me, I swear the chair nearly broke with the amount of force Toothless had applied on me.

'Hey' Hanna greeted excitably ' we never introduced ourselves.. the names Hanna'

'Hamish Haddock.. call me Hiccup' I introduced.

'Geoffrey Grandson... Erudite ' Marcus announced and we turn to see the the Erudite kid that stood next to me now he seats next to me.

'Hey...' he greeted nervously, as he lean forward to look at us. He doesn't seems so bad maybe a little shy.

'Hi! I'm Hanna and this is Hamish and that is Hiro' Hanna introduced. I looked over Hanna and watch the asian boy.

'Nice to meet you.. the name is Hiro' Hiro introduced himself as he lean over and shook my hand.

'I'm Hamish... Call me Hiccup' I said as a giggle escaped from Hiro. In a moment the ceremony was over, all the 16 year old had choose their faction. Tears were spilled all over the room, some in tears of joy while others were simply tears of losing a love one... well not permanently that is. A week later is visiting day and parents are allowed to come and visit their children.

Things are starting to look up for me right now, made some friends already and i'm fitting in quite nicely too.

Changing to Jack's POV.

Great... things are starting to look like major dipshit. The moment Hiccup had chose Erudite I can feel my heart migrating down to my stomach waiting to be dissolved by the digestive juice. I slouch further into my seat with my arm cross, obviously feeling the mood. I turn to look at Stoick who didn't show any sign of him being sad all he did was eye Hiccup as he made his way to the Erudite spot. The moment I caught Hiccup staring at me all the worry seems to go away.

I gave him one of my natural smile and a two thumbs up, showing him it's all good. I didn't really pay anymore attention to the group of 16 year old as both me and Stoick had our eyes on Hiccup. Watching him making friends already, especially that girl that Hiccup was seated next to. Well what do you expect from Amity?

I had my eyes to the front of the Dauntless faction looking at all the initiates that are going to suffer through training. Wonder if they know about the new rule. Whatever... Once the last of the initiates were had picked their faction Marcus came up and made the ending speech announcement. With that he dismissed the crowded and faction by faction we left the room.

Dauntless is the first to leave the room since we are situated closest to the door, the Faction went cheering and running wild along with the group of new initiates mainly the transfers. They seem to be shock with the new found freedom they are given. As we left the room I turn one last time and took at look at the the Erudite faction spotting Hiccup who was also staring at me. He gave me a smile and a wave, I return the gesture. Hiccup pointed to himself and then he pointed to me using his hand he made a walking figure. I smiled from afar totally getting the message, he said he would come and visit me soon.

Stoick and I didn't join the crowd of Dauntless as they run towards the main street and climb the supports to get to the tracks for the train. I knew exactly where they are going and I have to head back to Dauntless before the initiation dinner. Stoick and I decided to take the train back into Dauntless the normal way, which meant that we head towards a station and entered a train normally, no jumping or running required since the both of us were quite out of the mood.

The trip back was silent between the both of us, some Dauntless parents took the train with us. The atmosphere in the train was rather... warm. Once we arrived at the train station we headed straight into the cafeteria and settled ourselves down. Aster spotted me and came over to take the seat with me while Stoick sat with Gobber at the table opposite.

'Where ya been frostbite?' Aster asked.

'Oh.. I accompanied chief and Hiccup to the choosing ceremony'

'Missing that little ankle biter already aren't ya?' Aster teased.

'Yea... it's strange how we only met yesterday and now there is a hole I my heart like something is missing' I spoke. Aster simply chuckled as he drank his cup of plain water.

'I'm sure you will get over it' Aster advices, as he placed the emptied cup of water on the table.

'Yea.. maybe I will'

About 20 minute later I had to meet with my partners who are going to be instructing the initiates. Although there are more then enough instructors to go around, i'm asked to supervise them. So I have quite a slacky job, supervising the initiates.

Moments later the group of initiates entered the cafeteria... or what is left of it. I guess a good 5 of them had been left to die and be factionless. I know what happens during the day of choosing ceremony, I was there before and I witness it all happened. People being left behind, people showing last minute cowardices and people dying during the test.

A sigh escapes from my body as I shook my head and stare at the mug as foods are being place on the table. I was so lost in my thoughts I didn't notice someone taking the seat infront of me. It was only the sound of a bow being toss onto the table that it took my attention away from my mind, I looked up to see orange hair. Lots of Orange hair, curly and messy.

'What's up Merida' I greeted, the head of orange looked up almost immediately as her hair fling backwards and she blow some out of her face.

'Terrible!' She complaint. Merida had transferred in from Amity last year and she has been deem one of the best shooters in Dauntless. How? Well apart from all the shooting test they conduct during the initiation test, Merida had bested almost everyone with a bow rather then a gun. Sure guns are deadly and fast but when Merida is holding onto a bow... now that is one hell of a different story.

Here is the summarise version of Merida and the bow. I remembered clearly that during one point of the year people were chattering about a girl with orange hair. Apparently during the morning shooting exercise, a few of the guns were sent for maintenance leaving a shortage of guns. So Merida had suggested that she could try the bow since no one uses it, and she manage to impress people with it. And so the following night is Capture the Flag. Merida had been appointed to be the sniper and defender for one of the flags and she manage to impressively take down 25 members of the opposing team with only 25 arrows that had been modified. Best part, she did it on flat ground. Sniping on flat ground... I know right?

Back to reality...

'I guess patrolling didn't go well?'

'Not really... just caught some boys trying to prank the Amity's farmers...took them down with my arrow' Merida complaint.

'Well it doesn't sound too bad... not like there is a monster attack or anything... maybe a big bear will rise from the farm and gobble the those kids up' I joked, merida rolled her eyes as she began to eat her food. I scanned around the room and noticed all the initiates. Most of the transferes are from Candor and Erudite, one Abnegation and zero Amity. I took notice of Four (one of the instructors, a more badass one I might add) who had seated herself with the Abnegation girl along with two candor kid and one Erudite boy.

Moments later Flynn joined me and Merida for Dinner.

'Wow... you guys won't believe what I have to go through today' was the first thing Flynn said when he plop himself down, Aster raise an eyebrow as he continue to drink his carrot juice.

'Tell me bout it mate' He said placing the cup down. What's wrong with patrol duty today?!

'Man... everything just isn't right nowadays... I feel like something had been missing my whole life! Until today! Guess what it is?!'

'Your Virginity?' Aster asked.

'Your Genitals?'Merida added.

'Your Balls?' I joked. Flynn gave a straight face at our response and he folded his arms back eyeing the three of us.

'None of those.. well fine if you won't want to hear it... than I won't say it' Flynn scoff dramatical as he looked to the side, waiting for a reaction. The three of us eyed each other and continue to eat, I caught Flynn's eyes peeking at my direction waiting for me to beg him to tell me. But that will never happen.. over my dead body that is.

The silence among us was killing Flynn as he was really desperate to tell us.

'Alright fine... I'll tell you' Flynn finally gave in as he lean in closer and whispered to all of us. I had my mug on my lips to hide my after. ' I was on patrol and I saw this girl..'

I swear the three of us knew where this is going.

'And she just stole my heart out of the blue' Flynn continued. On second thought it is completely different.

'So you're saying that you're in love with this girl?' Merida asked.

'Yup... she have this long blonde hair that matches with her Erudite uniform.. and those large green forest eyes.. her smile is like the sun and it brighten up my day really...' Flynn said it like he recited it from some ancient Shakespear love novel gone wrong. I nearly blasted all the water in my mouth in his direction, Aster dropped his half eaten carrot onto his plate and Merida stopped in her eating of chicken wings. We were all starstruck.

'The great thief of Dauntless has his heart stolen... oh what a tragedy!' I dramatically exclaim placing the back of my hand against my forehead as I look to the side.

'What do you mean by that?!' Flynn pouted in response. Aster chuckled a little as he picked his half eaten carrot from the plate and pointed it at him.

'What he meant to say mate.. is that you.. are eh goner...' Aster chuckled as he took another bite out of his carrot.

'Ouch... after all we been through...' Flynn stated. Slightly grumpy. Flynn is in a patrol unit that does the Erudite area security, streets mainly. The building security are all Erudite problem.

'Well.. we get the idea... so what are your plans?' I asked, keeping my eyes on the group of initiates as they were called away and leaded to their bedroom. I have yet to receive any orders though. Flynn had only started to blab about the girl but no idea on how to hit on her, aside from that it is quite unlikely that they can be together. Two different factions, unless they end up sneaking out and somehow managing to enter the other faction without anyone noticing or they leave the city. But hardly anyone or never does anyone leave the city.

I wasn't really paying attention to what Flynn was saying, all I had in my thoughts were.. Supervising their first session tomorrow morning and Hiccup. Wonder what that kid is doing.

And so four days have pass since the Choosing Ceremony. Overall the new initiates were doing quite... er... how do you put it nicely... they were awesome!-ly Horrible. Poor Abnegation girl.

On the night of that day, while I was eating with the usual bunch listening to them about their day and how they tackled the problems. Aster was nice enough to inform me about their patrol duty and things are going smoothly without me. Everyone stopped chattering when a shadow had been cast over my head. I turned around and look to see Eric, one of the few Dauntless leader but he is in charge of something else that I can't quite remember since it doesn't concern me at all.

'Frosty.. Max wants me to tell you that you have been assign to something else and I volunteered to take over your spot as Supervisor. Max wants a leader to watch the new recruits' Eric said as he handed me a card.

'You're new job information is in there.. and open it when you're alone.. it's confidential' Eric said and I nodded as I took the card. He gave me a clap on my shoulder as he looked to the rest and said 'Keep up the good work guys'

With that he left and sat next to Four. From the furthest side of the room I can see Dagur glaring at me, a frown on his face. Well he is just jealous that he couldn't best me during initiation and I had taken two steps further then him. He is stuck with wall guarding duty since he was picked by the head of the Wall guarding duty officer. Thank the gods for Stoick who had reserved me first.

That night after a shower I plop on my bed and slot the card into my tablet. A folder popped up and I tapped on it as my new Job assignment flashed on the screen. Apparently I have been place under a special program to train a kid and coach him personally. I was curious about the kid I was going to coach personally until I tapped on the folder which states Client. Once I saw the content of my client a smile made it's way to my face.

Hey! Hello everybody! Well thank you for reading this chapter.. tell me what do you think of the story so far. It isn't the best compare to other writers but i'm trying to make it as interesting as possible so I really hoped you enjoy it and like it. Dropped me a review or Pm if you have ideas for the story or what you wish to see!

RollingUpHigh- Well that was my plan from the very start I guess... I did have some complication for him, Stay or leave it was a really tough decision to make with the story so I was like screw it, things are going to change a little. Anywho... Thank you for reading ^^

Angela- You do have a point and thank you for liking the story. Hiccup does have a little of all five factions in him don't you think? He can't keep his mouth shut when it comes to sarcasm that is Candor for you, his peacekeeper attitude is sure is one thing for his Amity and Abnegation side. Thank you for your review though, you my friend made a good point.

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