Alright my friends. It's been a while since I last updated. Sorry. I know, I'm not very consistent. But keep checking back! I'll try to get a more regular schedule going. I lost inspiration for this writing, but I'm back for now! You know the disclaimer deal.
I struggle helplessly. I know I am stronger than her. Careful to not harm her too badly, I leap to my feet. But she does not let go. I hold in my cry as she slams me against the wall and I struggle to breath. My lungs sting for air and she suddenly straightens her back and releases my neck. I crumple to the ground, gasping for breath. Before I can inhale, a foot comes swinging into my stomach. I groan, but grab her ankle firmly and sweep her to the ground. She clashes onto the floor, but quickly regains her composure and stands before I can pin her down. She continually kicked me in the stomach and before long, I am coughing blood. She stops. And collapses onto the ground. She lies in a heap, barely breathing. I crawl over to her and see she is passed out cold. I cradle her in my arms, silent tears streaming down my face.
Out of nowhere, a door appears on the wall. I reach up and touch the handle. This has to be a trap. They, whoever they are, wouldn't let us get away this easy.
As if on cue, a voice sounds out.
"You can run for now. We will find you again. Keep running."
I take one last look over my shoulder and step out into the bright light.
Tris' head bounces lightly on my shoulder with each running step. I make a makeshift pillow with my jacket. It doesn't help. I give up and continue to run. Running in a burning hot desert with no food or water is probably not a good idea, but every thought of Tris sends my feet one in front of the other. After running for miles, I reach a park. I lay down on the grass and await Tris' awakening.
It begins with her slow fluttering of her eyes. Next, her back started to contract slightly, cracking the joints in her back. All of a sudden, she bolts upright, then lays back down, dizzy from the sudden movement.
"Tris?"
I call her repeatedly.
"Tris?"
Tris POV.
"Tris?"
"Tris?"
"Tris, wake up!"
I snap my eyes open. Then shut them. Then, slowly, open them. It's bright. My eyes hurt. What idiot would wake me up to the direct sun in my eyes!
Wait, sun. Wait, idiot. There's an idiot here! Rescue? Woah, I'm really confused. Slow down, there's sun, which means I'm outside. There's an idiot, which means I've been freed. But by who? Wait. First things first, who is the idiot. Okay, I open my eyes. And the idiot's face slowly comes into focus. It's familiar, it's...?! I say the first, the only, thing I can think of. Because right now, there is only one word ringing along with the pulse of my heart.
Tobias. Tobias. Tobias.
"Tobias."
My savior responds, but my mind has already moved on. I'm lying on...grass. And the sun's in my eyes. I sit up slowly and shield my eyes. But there is already a black circle in the middle of my vision. I turn towards my savior and attempt to see his face. But it's covered. By a black circle. In the middle of my vision. Sigh.
I eye him from my periferies, it's familiar. He's familiar. His face suddenly strikes me. It's Four!
Four... What's he doing here?
My head begins pulsing again, so I lay back down and close my eyes.
Four POV
Are you kidding me? She just woke up and the first thing she does is say my real name. That froze me, but I played dumb. But she ignored me. Then, she decides to lie back down and sleep. I carried her for at least eight hours. WTAF? I then remember that she's been though a lot too. Who knows what they did to her when I was being held captive. I sigh and close my eyes, too.
I know we should continuer, but I need my beauty rest, too.
...
When I wake up, night has already settled in. It's still warm, though, so I just take my jacket and reach to cover up Tris. But she's not there.
I call her softly, not wanting to wake her if she had rolled away durning my rest. No response. I call again, louder this time. Still no response.
"Tris! Where are you?"
Suddenly, I jump as the bushes behind me rustle. I edge closer and see that Tris is nursing a fallen bird.
"Tris!" I am now whisper shouting, knowing she will kill me if I scream any louder.
"Tris! You're gonna catch a disease! Get away!"
She only turns to look at me, her eyes locking into my soul. I can't look away, but I can't look at her. She turns her attention back to the bird after a little while.
I sigh and make my way back to the field. I am suddenly aware of the cold, a shiver running down my spine. I pull my jacket on and sit down, staring up at the stars, awaiting Tris' return.
I once again slip into sleep before she returns.
Tomorrow will be a long day.