A Divergent Story

A Divergent Story- Chapter 1

Chapter 1

Alex

I don't know what to choose. I'm torn between Dauntless and Abnegation. Don't laugh. I've always wondered how those people can be so nice. As I walk to the stage I think of what my mother whispered to me just a second ago. She took me in her arms and whispered, "I love you, no matter what."

I am taller than her, by a lot. I was 6', she was barely 5'1. I don't look like her either. I have my dad's dark brown hair, and dark blue eyes. If you look very closely though, you can see a hint of grey.

I think of my aptitude test. I got three factions. The man who was testing me told me not to tell anyone what I got: Dauntless, Abnegation and Amity. I asked him why and he said, "It's dangerous. If the wrong people find out, they will kill you."

"Can I tell my parents?" I ask him.

"Who are they? What are their names?"

"Tobias and Tris Eaton."

"Dauntless leaders?" He looks impressed, "You may tell them."

When I go home that night, I tell my parents what I get.

"The man is right, Alex. You mustn't tell anyone. You could get killed." My mother looks at me with her blue-grey eyes, full of worry.

"You'll only be safe because we are Dauntless leaders."

I'm daydreaming about this day when Lucas, an Abnegation leader speaks up. He talks about the choosing blah blah...

"First, Becca Allen."

A tall Amity girl is the fist to go up. She chooses Amity.

Another Amity girl goes up and also chooses Amity. A few people go by, choosing the faction they were originally from.

It's almost my turn, no one has switched yet. The girl before me, from Erudite is next. She takes the knife and cuts her self, shaking a little. She considers the Erudite bowl. I am almost certain she will choose Erudite, when suddenly her arm shifts over to the Dauntless bowl. Her blood fills the bowl. Gasps echo across the audience. The first transfer.

My turn is next. I hear the Lucas call my name. I walk up. I look over at my family. My mother is smiling. My sister is almost in tears. My dad looks at me expectantly.

I cut myself.

I am strong. I am brave. I am Dauntless.