Bare Hands (Sequel To No Sympathy)

Rescue

I have officially made a video just about Tobias! I feel so accomplished!! It's to River by Bishop and I thought I'd put it on here simply for the reason that this book is in his POV!!! =D Hope you guys enjoy it!

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At last, the twelfth day arrives.

I had little to no trouble sleeping last night. Today is the day I am going to save Tris.

Peter better do what he said he'd do.

Today, I get out of bed with a purpose, pulling on my shoes and clothes faster then usual, eager to get to Tris.

When I get to the cafeteria I see that Zeke looks like he's all dressed up and ready to go. It might just be me, but it seems like Shauna coming back has lifted his spirits.

"You ready?" I ask when I'm close enough.

He grins. "Ready as I'll ever be."

After we finish our meal it's time to go. We say our goodbyes and then head out.

On the way there we go over the plan: Zeke will create a diversion so that I can get into Tris's room and get her out. Then we'll meet back at the front of the building and leave.

It sounds almost foolproof.

Almost.

As soon as I see Erudite looming in the distance my heart beat spikes. What if this doesn't go as planned? What if someone is caught in the crossfire.

What if Tris is caught in the crossfire?

I erase all such thoughts from my head. I can't think like this, it won't do me any good.

"Alright, this is where we split." I tell Zeke.

He looks reluctant but he pulls his gun out nonetheless. "Good luck. Don't die."

I'm thankful for his blunt response. If he'd said anything else I'd probably have convinced him to come with me instead, which wouldn't have been good for either of us.

"You too." I say, and enter the building.

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I search for cameras even though I'm almost sure Peter would've disabled them by now. But you can never be too careful.

Since all of the hallways look the same and the last time I was here I was blinded by rage or injury I have to rely on the oblivious scientists. I attempt to remember any of their faces from the room Tris was in, but I must have not been paying enough attention because I don't recognize anyone.

But at last just the person I need to guide me walks right out of a door.

Jeanine.

I figured she would want to be there for Tris's said execution so all I have to do is follow her.

And, oh yeah, not get caught.

But she looks flustered enough as it is. I doubt she'll even think that someone like me would be following her.

Well, let's hope she doesn't expect it.

I'm able to follow her down several hallways, all the whole making sure no one sees me, before she goes into one of the rooms.

There's a small window on the door, and after making sure the coast is clear, I peer inside.

Tris is there, and so is Peter. Tris is laying on the bed looking surprisingly peaceful considering the situation she's in.

And Peter's standing right next to the bed with a syringe in his hand. The Death Serum, I think.

I've never seen the Death Serum being used yet, and I was hoping to not ever have to. But still down inside I know it's really not the Death Serum and that it's simply a sedative meant to knock her out long enough for us to get her out.

Jeanine is saying something to Peter. After she's done, he smirks and injects her with the Serum.

I wince without meaning to.

And as the heart monitor beeps out and a look of dread crosses over Tris's face, I let myself fall into the hole. The hole where it's the Death Serum and Tris is laying on the table breathing her last breaths.

And I'm powerless, not able to help her one bit.

I want to scream, even though I know everything that just crossed my mind isn't real.

A hand clap snaps me out of my thoughts.

It was Jeanine, and she's walking this way.

Before she sees me - I hope - I duck around the corner and into a crouch. My legs give slight protest but I have no choice but to stay that way until the coast is clear.

I hear several people leave the room, and it's not until I hear their footsteps retreat down the hall do I get out of my crouch and check my surroundings.

All of a sudden, someone grabs me from behind.

I twist around as fast as I can, ready to bash whoever has a hold of me's fave in.

But when I turn around, it's just Peter.

"Come on Instructor, we don't have a lot of time." He says pushing the door open.

And there's Tris, laying on the examination table with her eyes closed. If I want looking close enough I'd say she wasn't breathing.

But I know she is. She has to be.

I go over to her and start taking off her restraints just as she opens her eyes and I have to fight the urge to start kissing her right then and there.

"Tobias?" She asks, probably not believing her own eyes.

"I'm here Tris, don't worry." I rub my thumb over her cold cheek.

She eyes me suspiciously like I may or may not be real, but then she sees Peter and her eyes widen.

"Tobias behind you!" She yells.

I turn around as fast as I can but there's no one there. Only Peter standing in the corner awkwardly.

"What?" I ask her.

"Peter! He's with them!"

I smile a bit. "He's helping us. He's the one that switched out the sedative with the Death Serum."

She doesn't look like she believes it but I hope she trusts me enough to not do something crazy to him. Technically he's the only thing keeping us from getting arrested.

And he's the only reason Tris is alive right now.

I feel indebted to him.

Tris is standing up now, and she looks life she's ready to go, such is good because we don't have that much time until a camera or something else detects me.

I pull out my gun and check outside making sure we're clear to go.

The hallway looks vacant enough. I wave them to the door and go into the hallway, making sure to avoid cameras.

I hear Tris talking to Peter behind me but I decide not to listen in. I'll let them have this moment alone.

After all, Peter did save her life.

And I still have no idea why.

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Again, sorry for taking 50 years to upload again... And this chapter is soo long! Hopefully l you guys don't mind! My Junior Prom is today! I'm going to be posting pictures! Love you all! Happy reading!! =D