The Future Queen and King of Dauntless

Chapter 17

Tris POV

As we walk to the stables I think to myself that I can't believe I got up enough courage to do that. Yes we are going to be married, but that much physical affection is still highly frowned upon till then, well at least in Abnegation it was I am not quite sure about the rules here. I wish we didn't have to wait till last to be married. I just really want to start my life with Tobias as soon as I can. I want to sleep wrapped up in his arms, and kiss him when I want, talk to him about nothing and everything, see his eyes light up every time I enter the room. And I know I am undeniably in love with Tobias. We have barely known each other for a week, it is far too soon to tell him.

We get to the stables and Tobias asks the stable boy about my horse, I do hope they have one by now. I see Tobias smile and the stable boy runs into the neighboring barn, we stand and wait in a pleasant silence. The stable boy returns with a gorgeous white Pure Spanish horse. I look at her in astonishment.

"Is this my horse?"

"Yes, do you like her?" I can only nod. "Well, let's get her set up. Once you ride her you should be able to come up with a name to suit her."

I smile and possibly jump up once or twice while giggling like a child but Tobias doesn't seem to really care. He has the stable boy prepare my new horse while he sets up Ember for the ride. I hear a knocking behind us and quickly turn to see one of the hand maidens carrying a satchel towards Tobias.

"Everything you requested sire" she says while bowing properly to Tobias.

"Thank you. That will be all." He flashes her a grateful smile. I could just look at that smile all day.

"What is in the bag?"

"It's a surprise, trust me you'll like it." I sigh...I don't really like the surprises I have been having as of late.

Tobias POV

I hear Tris sigh after I told her it was a surprise. I guess she has been having some pretty bad surprises as of late but I plan on making this afternoon and evening a really great day for her. I already told everyone else that we will not be back for dinner.

We both get onto our horses, and at a slow gallop we head towards town with the bag tied to the side of my horse's saddle.

On our way to town I show Tris the rest of the training fields, more stables, and some of the city dwellers neighborhoods on the outskirts of town. Once we make it to the center of the square we dismount. I offer my arm to Tris and she accepts as we head into the market square.

As we pass by the citizens of Dauntless many of them stop and bow as customary. Of course though there are those few as I assume in any of the neighboring kingdoms that are not as law abiding. Though I will say in dauntless it is few and far between since we are the police force and soldiers of all the lands the protectors of peace and so we strive to illuminate threats especially in our own back yard.

I look down at Tris to ask her if she is having a good time, but I am stricken by momentary silence as I watch her eyes wide and striking taking in her new kingdom. Her mouth twitching into a gorgeous smile. I quickly look around and notice those close by watching us, no watching her and as they watch her they become just as awake as she is. She brings everyone into a light that was missing from them, I know she does for me. She is like a beacon of hope, prosperity, bravery and love. She carries herself not as an abnegation princess but as a future dauntless queen demanding respect from others while remaining humble and kind. If I wasn't positive before about my heart I am now, I am in love with Tris and tonight I am going to tell her so.