Authors Note: Chapter 2. Yay! Our baby Tris is in it :)
Tris POV
My hands quiver as my feet hesitate to walk into my future. I try to steady my hands by grasping my grey jumper as the swarm of families increase. A warm, large hand gently palms my back, urging me forward. Caleb.
"Come on, Beatrice" Caleb says calmly, isn't he scared at all? "Let's go to our seats"
My Mother, Father, Caleb and I usher our way towards another Abnegation family. Marcus and his daughter. I don't know her name since we very rarely communicate. Even less now that her brother left; God knows where he is now. Our parents talk for a few minutes; I don't hear any of it. As the biggest decision of my life is to be made in a matter of minutes. Finally, Marcus departs from us to commence the ceremony, here goes nothing.
Soon enough, I hear a name that I recognize. Caleb Prior. He glances over mother and father with a longing look, and then his eyes return to me. The corners of he mouth curl as he begins his descent to the bowls. I watch as he cuts the corner of his palm, already knowing he will stay faithful to our family. Caleb was always the selfless one, lecturing me on how to be kind. I'm so sure that he will pick Abnegation I almost forget to look.
None the less, I look and view a droplet of his blood pool in the clear water.
"Erudite" Marcus states unevenly, shocked, himself, of the clear act of betrayal. My jaw falls as my father places his head in his hands. Mother circles his back, whilst kindly smiling at me. I feel her love overwhelm me, I can't leave them but I can't stay.
"Beatrice Prior" his voice booms across the hall, reaching every wall. I slowly begin to stand, staring at my mother. Stumbling down the steps, I contemplate all of my options. My shaky hand draws the knife through my hand. It should hurt but I'm too numb to feel it. I lean my hand over the pebbles, Abnegation. I must be faithful. I must be selfless. But I'm not, I'm selfish, unfaithful and want something more. My hand shakes as my blood sizzles against the burning coal. I want Dauntless.
Marcus amplifies the word 'Dauntless' as I nervously walk towards their seats. I don't look at my parents. Ill never be strong enough to bare their disappointment. The ceremony continues until I hear another name that intrigues me.
"Annabelle Eaton" Marcus states with a smile. That must be the name of his daughter.
Annabelle POV
I stand at the sound of my name, adrenaline coursing through me. Before long, I'm stood before the bowls and more importantly, my father. The coals sizzle against my blood. My mouth turns into a smirk. I'll finally be with Tobias, I'll be free. I stroll towards Dauntless leaving me father behind.
Tris POV
Wow. That was unexpected. Marcus looks as though he's been shot, it's hard not to feel sorry for him. Both of his children left him, but I suppose I did the same.
PAGE BREAK!
I CAN'T BELIEVE I JUST DID THAT. I jumped onto a moving in train, then jumped of that, onto a rooftop. That's new for me. Very new.
I flew, I'm sure of it and I'm also sure that nothing in this city of ours could be better that feeling. Flying like a bird, I felt like I finally belonged somewhere, like I was part of a family.
Now, I'm stood on a rooftop, looking down into a bottomless whole. My feet shaking against the stone, I'm certain that I'll be greeted by death when I eventually fall. Purposely or not. I still don't know why I chose to be the first jumper. Clearly, my stupidity is blinding my common sense. But I'm here now.
The wind dances against my grey skirt. My arms outstretch as my feet guide me off the edge.
Falling.
Falling.
Falling.
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