I went into the control room this morning and was watching Four explain how to fire a gun to the transfers when Max walks in. "We have a meeting with Jeanine Matthews tomorrow at 5. You need to be there." He says. "But tomorrow is when i was going to watch the transfers fight." I say "Cant she wait until after dinner?" But Max shakes his head. "I cant believe she trusts you, whining like a little kid about missing fights?" He says with a short laugh that I ignore. "I will be there." And then i walk to the dining hall. I see Four at a table with the Stiff at slip into the seat next to him. "We need to start pairing transfers for the fights." I say. He shrugs and i continue. "I was thinking about having Al and Will fight each other, they are friends and it would be interesting. Maybe Christina and Molly fight, and we could have Drew fight Edward, maybe even have the Stiff fight Peter, and because its an odd number Myra wont fight." But of course Four has other ideas "No, wait. Lets make the Stiff not fight tomorrow." He tries to say casually. "Why?" i ask with a smirk, is it because he likes her? Stiff to Stiff. "Because...Myra is the worst fighter and she is with Edward who is the best, so i was thinking, have Myra fight Peter so that when she loses, Edward will hurt whoever hurt his girlfriend. Its an extra fight to expect." Four says, Hmm. "Okay, fine, but next time the Stiff fights." I say already thinking of who to pair her with. "Fine." Four says and then ignores me again. I get up and go to see Bud, a tattoo artist, to get another piercing in my eyebrow.
"Since there are an odd number of you, one of you wont be fighting today," Four explains to the transfers as he stepped away from the board. I look at it to see who is going to entertain me first. It's Al and Will. I smirk as they make their way to the center of the arena and got into a fighting stance, the same fighting stance as Four, they start to shuffle in a circle around each other, what is this? A dance session? I notice that Al i almost a foot taller than Will and twice as broad, this fight wont be long but hopefully it will be entertaining. Al try's to trip Will as he walks forward but Will just jumps over it. Finally after a while Al punches Will hard in the jaw and i heard the contact ring around the room and i smirk as i turn the newest ring on my eyebrow around. Will stumbles back and blocks Al's next punch but winces from the powerful force. Al is slow, but when he gets a punch in he makes it count. Will gets his foot hooked around one of Al's legs and yanks back, knocking Al to the ground. He scrambles up to his feet before Will can get in a hit or two. After Al get up they just stand there and glance at Four, which infuriates me, he isn't a leader. I check my watch and shout at them "Do you think this si a leisure activity? Should we break for naptime? Fight each other!" "But... is it scored or something? When does the fight end?" Al says as he straightens and drops his hands to his side. "It ends when one of you is unable to contiue." I state. "According to Dauntless rules, one of you may also concede." Four says. I narrow my eyes at him, why does he have to always correct me? Its infuriating. "According to the old rules, in the new rules, no one concedes." I say.
"A brave man acknowledges the strength of others." He replies
"A brave man never surrenders."
Four and i stare at each other for a few seconds but i know as well as Four does that i am the one who hold more authority here. "This is ridiculous," Al says shaking his head. "Whats the point of beating him up? We're in the same faction!" Will grins "Oh, you think its going to be that easy?" he asks "Go on. Try to hit me, slowpoke." Will puts his hands up again. I see the determination burning in his eyes. I cant believe he actually thinks he can win! One hit and he could be unconsious, then again, only if Al can catch him. As Al swings at Will he ducks under Al fist twice and then slips behind Al and kicks him in the back hard, Al lurches forward and turns. Now the show began! Al charges at Will and grabs his arm to prevent him from getting away. Al punches him hard in the jaw and i watch with excitement as the light leaves Wills eyes and he becomes limp in Al's grip. "Get him up." i say as Al crouches down next to the limp body. I smile as Four walks to the board and circles Al's name. Victory. "Next up- Molly and Christina!" I shout as Al pulls up Will and drags him out of the arena. I nod to Four telling him to deposit him at the infirmary. Then i turn my attention back on Christina and Molly when i see Christina kick Molly in the side making Molly gasy and grit her teeth. Then, with no hesitation, Molly dives at Christina's midsection with her hands outstretched. She hits hard, knocking down both girls and pins her to the ground. Christina thrashes and i laugh at her poor attempts to free herself as Molly puches her in the nose, jaw, and mouth again and again. I am quite enjoying myself, i like this pair. Then Christina scrwams and punches Molly's ear, knocking her to her off-balance, and squirms free. She gets to her knees holding her facewith one hand. Molly gets up and kicks christina's side, sending her sprawling on her back. Molly punches Christinas rib cage when i hear it. That one word angers me so much. "Stop!" Christina wails and Molly pulls her foot back. She hold out a hand. "Stop! I'm..." She coughs up blood. "I'm done." Molly smiles and i hear the Stiff sigh in relief but that just infuriates me more. I slowly walk up to her and stand above her with my arms folded. "I'm sorry, what did you say? You're done?" i ask quietly. Christina pushes herself to her knees and pinches her nose to stop the bleeding, but i still see her nod. "Get up," I say so calmly i can tell she would have rather had me yell at her. She takes to long so i take her arm, yank her to her feet, and drag her out the door. "Follow me." i say to the rest of them. They do.
There are almost no people in the Pit as i drag Christina there with the others following me. I push her into the railing. "Climb over it." i say "What?" She asks like she wants me to give up, i wont. "Climb over the railing," I say again slowly pronouncing each word. "If you can hang over the chasm for five minutes, i will forget your cowardice. If you csnt, i will not allow you to continue initiation." "Fine." she says, her voice shaking. She swings her legs over, then she faces us and takes her feet of the ledge, we can see her face between the bars. She hold the railing so tight her knuckles turn white. A Wave comes by and knocks her head into the bar and she cries out. Then her hands slip again as another wave comes and coats her body. "Come on, Christina," Al says loudly behind me." Come on, grab it again. You can do it. Grab it." I snarl at him in my mind. "Come on," says the Stiff. In a whisper, then louder, "One minute left." Christina's arms begin to shake and when a wave comes and Christina slips all the way off the railing, i really think that she fell into the chasm. But she goes and ruins my fun by grabbing the bars of the barrier. But i still her the Stiff scream. "Five minutes are up." Al says trying to put venom in his voice, it doesnt work. I slowly look at my watch, tilt it so the light reflect off it, "Fine," i say in a bored tone. My watch says 4:45 almost time for the meeting. "You can come up Christina." Al moves to help her up. "No, she has to do it on her own." I tell him. "No, she doesnt. She did what you said. She's not a coward. She did what you said." Al growls at me. I dont respond while Al and Tris pull Christina over the railing. After that I made Peter fight Drew. Not very interesting, Peter knocked Drew out in less than five minutes. After that i make my way to Max's office.
