Secluded

Goodbyes

Secluded

Disclaimer: I do not own Eric or Tris nor do I own Divergent!

It's been four days since I've seen or heard from Max. 

I'm in the dining hall eating my breakfast a little later than usual. The room is pretty dead since everyone is out doing their job and plus I woke up late since I haven't been getting great sleep. I can't stop thinking about my dream I had a few days ago. Something about that man in that dream feels familiar but I haven't a clue who it could be. I just remember them feeling warm in my dream and so cuddly and... stop it Tris, this person isn't even real. 

I sigh and continue eating and hear someone walk into the room. I turn my head and it's Eric. He's heading towards me and his face is blank and doesn't even stop but just says as he reaches me "Max wants you in his office." 

I watch him leave the room as I continue to eat. That was strange. Hi to you too.

I clean up and put away my plate and walk slowly up to his office wondering if he has my training schedule ready. I reach his door and without knocking he says "Come in, Tris."

"Hey, so have you found me a trainer and stuff?" I ask.

"Oh have I. You're gonna love this" he says smiling. I squint my eyes as I detect some sarcasm.

"Who is it? When do I start?" I ask quickly.

"You leave tonight. With Eric." he says while busying himself with things on his desk. Ignoring what my face reads.

"WHAT?! Wha... Why Eric? This doesn't make any since. He trains with initiates. He doesn't... No way. We hate each other. He hasn't ever said one word to me without wanting to throw me into the chasm." 

I pace back in forth with anger. I cannot believe this is happening. This is not what I signed up for when I chose to work with Amity and Abnegation... "Wait, you mean Eric has chosen to train me? Is this some sick joke?" I ask angrily.

Max laughs and then says calmly "Eric's been a little heated lately, and needs some space from this place. Think of it as a timeout for him."

"Woah, were leaving? Leaving, Dauntless? And where are we going? Who are we staying with?" I ask quickly.

"You two will be living together for an entire year training alone, outside of Amity. Johanna says there's a home an hour away from her office where you two can stay. It's technically on Amity ground so you will report to them when you need goods. You'll both share an allowance. You two will be growing your own food, training, visiting Amity once every other week, and all while trying to get along with your leader, Eric" he explains and laughs at the last part.

This has got to be some kind of joke.

"What about abnegation, am I going to be doing visits there as well?" I ask.

"No, you won't need to be trained there since that is your birth faction. And with your father being a leader, well, I'm sure you know enough of that faction. You won't be needing to go there. You'll have one visit and it'll be towards the end of your training" he says.

"And what does Eric think of all this?" I ask.

"He doesn't have much of a choice. And if I find out he isn't properly training you or you both aren't getting along. You both will be factionless. End of story." He concludes.

"This can't be happening..." I say thinking this is all a dream.

"You'll have a few hours to pack your bags and say your goodbyes. Meet us outside the compound. I will personally be driving you two there myself. I don't want anyone else knowing you are there. You both need concentration and this time away from Dauntless. I will be coming up randomly to check on you. You will have a phone but it's for emergencies and for you to receive information. All your training papers will be sent with you in a few boxes as well. Do you have any questions at all?" he asks.