A/N- So I have a YouTube called CallMeShelbs. I reviewed the book FOUR (Which was amazing) so yeah, if you're interested check out my channel. And this chapter is rather short; I promise I'll make it up in the next chapter.

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Lunch was pretty un-eventful. Nicole and I realized that we barely knew our fellow transfers, so when we enter the dining hall I quickly sit next to Jake, ignoring Brent's pout from the table next to us.

"Oh look! It's my best friend who hates me! Welcome Bella," acknowledged Jake sarcastically. I just laugh and grab a muffin.

"You know that's not true Jacob, I love you."

He raises his eyebrows, "Playing the full name game, okay A-"I shove part of my muffin in his mouth to cut him off. I don't want to be called "Annabelle" again. The name tied me to who I was, not who I want to be.

Jake nudges me and whispers, "I wouldn't have said it." I smile softly and wait for him to finish eating. On the way back to the training room Jake introduces Nicole and I to a few other transfers.

Zack and Christian, two boys Jake was friends with in Candor, are twins. I can't believe I didn't notice it sooner.

There was also Kristine, a shy quiet girl from Erudite. She seemed nice, but the others from Erudite were not. Devin and Isobel were an all too public couple. I've never talked to either of them, but Jake obviously doesn't like them.

When we reach the training room Four and Eric seem to be in a silent stare down. When the last initiate enters they stop glaring at each other and Four addresses us.

"As I said this morning, next you will learn to fight. The purpose of this is to prepare you to act," says Four.

Nicole turns to me and whispers, "Why would they have us fight each other? There's no way that will turn out well."

I agree with her, in a way. They can't tell how good a fighter each of us are by just punching bags. But to have us fight each other, that's not right.

"I know what you mean, but they have to see us fight somehow," I respond.

She sighs, "I just don't see why-"

"Or maybe the Amity's would like to explain. That's what you two are discussing right?"

Nicole's mouth snaps shut and I quickly avert my eyes. Eric's deep voice echoes through the room once more.

"I didn't think so. If I were you, I'd pay attention. Those who don't will get hurt." I look up and meet his gaze. I don't know why, but I raise my eyebrows at him.

His eyes narrow and it takes all my will power to look away. I don't want to piss him off. I try to focus on Four, who is not demonstrating punches on an orange bag.

I forget the names as he executes them, I can't seem to focus on much because every few seconds my eyes shift over to Eric, only to find his eyes intently on me. After a while Four stops and tells us to start on our own bags.

Jake stands at the bag to my right and Nicole is on my left. Jake starts beating his bag as soon as it's in reach. Since I picked up nothing from Four, I watch Jake.

I copy his stance and begin punching. After only a few minutes my knuckles start to bruise. No matter how hard I hit the bag, it barely moves.

"What's the matter Amity? Not much muscle built up from all the tree climbing?" snickers Devin from the other side of Nicole.

Devin is huge. He has to at least be six feet tall, and he's muscular. Not nearly as much as Eric, but he is definitely the biggest guy in our initiation class among the transfers.

"Bella, come here," says Four. I clench my fists and walk to where he's standing. At least he stopped me from saying something stupid.

When I reach him I expect him to tell me how bad I'm doing. Or laugh. Or both, but he doesn't. He looks over my shoulder and grabs my arm gently. He pulls me behind one of the pillars in the room and starts talking.

"You know sometimes an elbow can hurt more than a punch. Depending on how much power you put behind it,"

That puzzles me. "What do you-"

"I mean just because you don't have much muscle doesn't mean you can't do some damage," He finishes.

I laugh, "Four I'm the smallest one here. I don't think throwing an elbow instead of a punch will help much."

"Bella you can use your size to your advantage. Big guys like Devin have a flaw, do you have an idea what that is?" he asks.

I'm small. Probably around five foot three in height. One hundred and ten pounds. When I was younger I used to be in gymnastics so I'm flexible. Devin is big and bulky. Slow.

"They're slow. I can move my body faster," I say.

Four smiles slightly, "You're right. If I were you I'd practice punching and kicking some more. They kind of suck."

I laugh and go to turn away. I walk to my bad and when Four walks by he says, "And next time pay attention during the lesson."

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"So Bella, you think it makes me look manly?" asks Brent flexing his right bicep that now has a freshly inked cobra drawn on it.

"Yes Brent you're the manliest man I've ever seen. Now put the bandage back on before it gets infected," I say kicking him under the table. Right after training Brent had an appointment at the tattoo parlor.

"How'd you even get a tattoo? Initiates don't get their points until tomorrow," says Nicole.

Brent points to a table across the room. "My brother paid to have it done. An initiation gift as he called it."

"Um, Bella," whispers Nicole. I look up and her mouth is hung open, her eyes wide. She points across the room.

Sitting at a table near the doors, right next to Eric, is a tall guy with dark blonde hair. The others at the table seem to notice our gawking and stare back at us. I meet Eric's gaze and the blonde haired guy turns around and his deep blue eyes widen.

"What is it Bella?" asks Brent, also looking at the table.

I sigh and close my eyes.

"The guy next to Eric is my older brother."

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A/N- So what'd you think. Like it? Hate it? Let me know :) I also apologize for any spelling/grammar errors in this chapter. I'll update soon!