Resurgent: A Divergent Fanfiction

Chapter 21

Tris POV

I have a cup of coffee again, and head back later that night. I feel slightly better. In a way...

I don't bother going to see Caleb. It doesn't seem right. I jump onto the train and head back.

"Tris?" A familiar voice says.

I look towards the corner. Four stands there, his leg leans against the wall and he crosses his arms.

"What are you doing?" I ask.

"Oh I had to run an errand. Had to go to Erudite." He says.

I believe it 50%, but theres something he's hiding. "What errand?" I ask.

"It's a surprise." he smiles. I am even more curious now.

"Okay whatever." I sigh.

"You feeling okay?" He asks.

"Better." I nod. Honestly I'm a bit nervous. Having Carlos and Andrew know about my past is not the greatest combination. I know they will propose a bargain soon

He is unconvinced, but doesn't say anything.

We don't say anything the rest of the way back. When the train arrives we jump out, and he grabs my hand.

"Follow me, it'll all be good today." He says.

Since when did Tobias learn to read minds?! Oh well...

He leads me into his room and sits me down. "Wait here"

Tobias POV.

Inside my jacket pocket are 2 corked vials. Caleb heard of the news and gladly gave it to me. Except this one wasn't as strong, it only erases all the memories the person had for the past week. Never doubt Erudite for developing new serums over 3 years.

Well more like every 3 days but anyways.

I jog to Uriah's room, knock in the door.

"I am busy right now come back later!" His voice yells.

"It's me Four. I need you to come out as soon as possible." I say

After two minutes his door clicks and opens. I walk in. Uriah has damp hair and is drying it with a towel.

"What's up." He says.

"Look I went to Erudite headquarters today and I got these." I hold up the 2 vials with clear liquid.

"What's that?" He asks. "Another serum?"

"Memory serum." I say, "Are you up for a kidnapping task?"

He thinks for a sec. "Will it resolve my mistake for what I did to Tris?"

"Yeah." I say. I mean it definitely should.

"Okay let's do this." He smiles.

We plan out everything. I get Carlos and he gets Andrew. We arm ourselves with one gun each and advance. It is a bit after dinner.

I knock on Carlos door, a shotgun unloaded in my other pocket.

He opens up and I stand against the wall. He mutters "What?" And takes a step out.

l take the opportunity to grab him by both arms, keep them firm behind his back, and secure my hand against his mouth.

His thrashes are like a child,they don't budge me. Wow, even Tris can fight back harder than that when she was kidnapped 3 years ago.

I drag him into my room, and toss him against the bed. I quickly whirl out my gun, and he stands there in shock.

"Wha?" He says startled. Tris across looks at me, interested.

"You," I say. "Are not on good terms with her."

I point to Tris. Carlos snorts, "What so I know a secret or two. I was only gonna pass iron if she didn't oblige to what I had in mind."

"I'm not gonna let that happen." I say.

"Actually there's nothing you can do about it." he sneers. "What are you gonna do. Keep me here?"

I smile small, "Do you not feel what's against your head."

He shakes his head casually. I load a bullet into place and press it hard against the side of his head.

"You wouldn't." His eyes widen in fear.

"Actually I would, but I had a better idea. Here drink some of this. It will make you feel better." I say.

"What is it. Water?!" He stares at it.

"Sure"

"No I'd rather die. Andrew can still pass it on." He says.

Just at the moment Uriah drags in a beat up Andrew.

I look back to Carlos. "Nah, we got it planned out too."

Uriah loads his gun and points it staging at Andrew's skull.

I toss him the other vial.

"Here's some water. You look tired." Uriah says, "Maybe a drink will prepare you for our interrogation."

Andrew looks at it greedily for a second, his breaths hard. He looks exhausted.

"Okay." Andrew sees that Uriah isn't lying. Dang, I'm impressed with his lying skills

I cover Carlos's mouth and Andrew gladly uncorks the bottle and drains it. Uriah takes him outside back to his room.

"Drink this, or die." I glower.

"Hah. No. I'm not stupid."

Tris stands and pushes me away. She secretively takes the vial and advances him.

"How long?" She whispers referring to the vial.

"The week." I say.

She nods, and smiles at me.

Tris advances Carlos slowly.

"What was your bargain?" She whispers.

"For you to go out for a couple days with me." He says thoughtfully.

"Well it might happen." She whispers. I look at her with an eyebrow raised. She winks at me. She's going to act.

Tris looks at him for a sec and brushes her lips on his. It is sloppy and very ungenuine.

I stand back. Carlos is in shock but kisses back. Tris uncorks the bottle and moves a hand up to his neck.

She suddenly pulls away, leaving Carlos mouth open. She forces the liquid into his mouth and tilts his head back. He swallowed.

I carry his fainted body back and put the guns away too.

When I head back Tris stands quietly against the wall.

"It was temporary 1 week memory serum. So they could forget your secrets." I say gently.

She looks up, "Thanks Tobias."

I walk towards her and wrap my arms around her waist. She rests her head against my shoulder.

"You know you're awfully scary when you kidnap someone Four." She chuckles.

"You're awfully smart for kissing him and forcing the vial into his mouth Tris." I say back.

"Well you've got to compete brains with someone like Carlos." she says in disgust. "It was awfully unenjoyable. Thank you for what you did though."

"Anytime Tris. Anytime." I whisper.

We share a much longer, firmer, and very appreciable kiss afterward.