Growing up in Erudite had never been easy. Not only did we always take tests, our everyday survival was a test. Our peers and our superiors were constantly judging us. Erudite no longer thirsted for knowledge for knowledge’s sake. Now Jeanine Matthews and the rest of the “New Blue Crew” wanted one thing, power. Ambition now reigns supreme in Erudite. Did I mention my lack of ambition?
The following is my journey to find happiness: to lose the blue and start anew in another faction, to leave my family and “friends” and learn how to become my own person.
Step 1: Lose the Blue
“Mara, what are we going to do?” My friend (well, only friend) Jamie sighed, “I don’t think I can pass the Erudite initiation. What if I get stuck working in the labs? What if I’m not smart enough? I can’t go to any other faction. Think of what my family would say!?”
“That’s not the cold and calculating Erudite girl I’m used too,” I laughed.
“Gosh, I’m sorry. I’m just really stressed. Choosing ceremony tomorrow and all,” she stated.
“Trust me, I get it. If you don’t think you’ll do well staying here, what chance do I have?” I mumbled.
“Mara, if you tried harder I’m sure you’d do great! Your mom has the highest IQ score here!” She exclaimed.
“Trying. My point exactly.”
The rest of the day was a blur. I spent most of it in my favorite corner of the library reading about the other factions. It seemed like none of the factions were staying true to their core beliefs anymore. Erudite was all power, The Dauntless weren’t brave, just cruel, and Abnegation was rife with bad press at the moment. The only two that seemed to be staying true to themselves were Candor and Amity. I definitely didn’t want to be forced to tell the truth, and so, with all other choices eliminated, my path lay before me. Amity: home to the peaceful, kind, and trusting.
Now what was I going to tell my parents, more specifically, my mother. Did I mention my mother is Jeanine Matthews?
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An Erudite's Guide to Finding Happiness
FanfictionMara doesn't want to be Erudite anymore. She's sick of the corruption, of the blue, of her mother, but will she really be free in Amity? Read on to find out!
