Through Good and Bad

Leader in Training

Today was the day. I get to pick a place to stay and my job. We were all gathered in the pit and standing below Max. ¨Now, this is my last speech for you as initiates. I am happy to announce that you are all Dauntless now. Good luck to all the new members of Dauntless. When we get seated, we will start calling people to get your stuff picked out. We will be going from highest rank to lowest rank. So, we will start with Rose.¨

They came down and sat at there table. I went up and sat down, making sure I was as far away from Eric as possible. If it was even possible, he looked a little hurt. ¨Alright, since you ranked first, and we have an open spot, we would prefer you to pick leader. If you do you will be living in the leaders hallway. So what do you chose?¨ Max explained.

¨Ok, I will be a leader,¨ I announced. ¨On one condition, I also want to be initiate trainer.¨

¨Well, not much we can do about that. Okay, you start training for leadership tomorrow. You're first lesson will be in decision making, with Stephen. How to handle a meeting with Harrison. How to act with Angelina. And combat with Eric. Got it?"

     "Got it." I sighed. Why did he have to put me in combat with Eric.

¨Now, since you will be in the leaders hallway, you must get a certain key. You can go to the control room. That's where we keep them at. Just ask Four and he will give it to you.¨

¨Okay, thanks.¨ I answered. As I was going to the control room, I heard footsteps behind me. I knew automatically who it was by their footsteps. ¨What do you want?¨ I accused.

¨Just wanted to talk to you. Is that alright?¨ He mocked.

I turned around on my heel and glared, ¨well thank you for asking. No, I do not want to talk to you. If you don't mind I have to go get something of mine.¨ I turned to walk away and that made him angry. He grabbed me by the shoulders, spun me around and pinned me against the wall. I groaned at the pain that erupted in my sides.

¨Now, you will talk to me. I won't take no for an answer. I am a leader.¨ He sneered.

¨Guess what,¨ I announced. ¨I am to.¨ I beamed. He seemed to realize this and that didn't stop him. If anything it made it worse. He put his forearm against my throat and pushed a little harder. I began to choke, but did not claw at his arms like I used to. If I did that would show weakness. I began to feel light headed from lack of oxygen and my eyes started to drift. He noticed how I was reacting and let go just the slightest bit.

¨You better let go of her, or I will kill you.¨ Four demanded.

¨You need to stop making empty promises. Shouldn't you be in the control room doing your job?¨ Eric chastised.

Four didn't even respond, well he did, but with his fists rather than words. Eric put his left hand around my throat and squeezed tighter to assure I wasn't going anywhere. Four was on him like a bat out of hell. Eric began to squeeze my throat tighter and tighter. ¨The more you fight me Four, the more my grip tightens.¨ He chuckled.

¨You forget who was first in our class for combat.¨ He stated. With this, he attacked Eric and this time Eric went down. I fell to the ground gasping for air and Four was by my side to make sure I was ok, then he went to fight Eric. His fists kept swinging onto Eric's face. Finally, I pulled my self together and walked over to Four. I very gently, as if he were a small, fragile butterfly, rubbed my hand up his spine. He relaxed in an instant, hugged me. ¨Don't ever touch her again.¨ He whispered, which scared me more than his yell. His voice held so much venom in that little whisper, that it made me cringe. We walked to the control room and I got my key. Once I got my key, we headed to his apartment.

Once we got there, he pulled me close and started kissing me. The kissing was gentle at first, but then became more insistent. He picked me up and took me to his bedroom and lay me down. He pulled away and looked at me. ¨I can't believe I have you.¨ He whispered with a smile.

¨I can.¨ I leaned up to kiss him and he kissed me back. ¨I need to get some sleep, I have to be up at eight tomorrow morning. My brother will be pissed if I'm late.¨

¨Ok, goodnight Rose.¨

¨Goodnight Four.¨ We gave each other one last kiss and fell asleep in each others arms.

Sorry it's been so long, I'm working on two other stories. Hope you guys like this chapter. Please comment. I will try to update soon, but I might be getting a job soon, so over the summer I will be working, and updating. Love you guys.

P.S.—- sorry it's short.