Enmeshment

Chapter 4 - The Constant Help

Another day another phase of practice began. Four woke us up early and he wanted us to meet him at the Pit in two minutes. We all jumped quickly from our beds, wore our uniforms and ran to the Pit. Eric and Four were already there.

"Today we're going to run across the city. As you run, you have to start remembering all the corners of the city. In case you'll become patrol squad in the future," explained Four.

"Four and I won't stop at any circumstances! I don't care if you were tired or get lost. I won't bother to help you! I won't take any excuses! And runners finish first will get more points!" Shouted Eric.

I cursed quietly. Eric knew my ankle was hurt and now he wanted to make us run around the city. This wouldn't be good for me. I stomped my foot a little and it didn't hurt. So I guess it was good news. I knew it supposed to be resting for another more days but it won't be my excuse to finish last.

Four and Eric then climbed using the ropes that stretched above the top of the Pit. All initiates stared open-mouthed when they saw them climbing to the reach the glass building above the Pit. I looked at my friends before running to another rope and climbed up. The rest of the initiates followed me. It didn't fear me and I was actually pretty good at climbing, so it wasn't a problem for me at all. Jack catches me up and we climbed together. I kept up my pace and finally catch up with Eric and Four. Four stopped for a while to check on the other initiates, but Jack and I kept climbing up and Eric didn't want to loose from us obviously. I climbed up as fast as I could but Eric was faster and he reached the top first. He looked me down and grinned. I shrugged and continued. Jack reached the top before me and helps me to climb myself over the window. I thanked him and gave eyes to Eric as I reach the top.

"Not so bad, initiate!" he said.

"Thanks..."

We waited for a few minutes for all initiates to finally reach the top. We were gathered around and waited for the train to arrive. As soon as the train arrived Four and Eric ran over to jump inside. All other initiates started to run after the train. One by one jumped over and pressed the button to open the door. I ran and I get onto the forth carriage. I looked back to the door and found Tris was the last runner.

"Come on Tris!" I shouted.

Christina, Will, Al, Jack and Jen were also looking out from another carriage and courage Tris to run faster. Eric stood behind me and looking at Tris as well. Four was in the last end of the train and he grabbed Tris's arm and brought her inside.

"That's pathetic!"

I wasn't ready to argued with him, so I just walked passed to reach the last carriage. My friends congratulated Tris for catching up the train.

"That was close!" said Al.

The train brought us to the city center and Four gave us signaled to prepare to jump out from the train. We all jumped easily because this was nothing compared to when the first time we jumped to a high building in our first day of initiation. After everyone was already on the ground, Four told us to run in three lines behind him. Eric ran on our sides, sometimes he fasten his run and went to the front and sometimes he slowed down to checked and made taunting faces toward the guys in the very back.

"Hey, by the way you won't guess what happened to me yesterday!" Jen smirked mischievously at me.

"What happened?" I asked blankly.

"Can you see it from the satisfaction on my face?" She giggled.

"I don't wanna hear about how much liquid you swallowed last night!" Replied Jack with disgust in his voice and I couldn't help to laugh.