Enigmatic - Divergent/Eric Fanfiction

Chapter Two

Eric took control of us after we'd eaten. He showed us to our accommodation, a fairly big room with ten small beds (that didn't look particularly comfortable), and a bathroom which we all needed to share. Personally, I thought this was a bad idea... After all, we all hardly knew each other, but I guess other initiates had to do it in previous years, so I'd have to suck it up and ignore my thoughts.

Eric had stood by the door, explaining the rules to us, but I hadn't really listened. I was intrigued as to why he, a Dauntless leader, was responsible for a bunch of initiates.

"We've instated new rules this year, which we hope to develop next year, to improve the training process."

"So you're cutting some of us? What does that even mean?!" One of the Candor boys, James, questioned.

Wait.. Cutting?! I'd missed too much of the conversation.

Eric stared at him as if he was stupid. "It means you're out. You won't be joining Dauntless."

I frowned.

"I thought we were already part of Dauntless though?" The Erudite boy, who's name I had learned to be Freddie, questioned.

"Not unless you pass the initiation." Eric stated, looking bored of the conversation. "If you place lower than fifteen in the first stage of training, then you aren't cut out to be Dauntless. Simple as."

I could have sworn I saw a glint in his eye as he spoke, and I almost shuddered. He was an incredibly dark man.

"So we'll be made Factionless?" James asked.

"Well where else will you go? Mummy and Daddy can't take you back."

I swallowed deeply. So if I didn't do well in these tests, then I'd be made homeless... Great. Definitely what I signed up for.

"You're free to do what you want now." Eric checked his watch. "I'd suggest getting showered and an early night. You'll need to prepare yourself for tomorrow."

I sighed and looked back at the beds. I'd let everyone else choose before I did, I couldn't be bothered with any arguing over who's sleeping where.

As everyone dispersed, I was summoned by the dark lord himself.

"First jumper." Eric called, and I turned and slowly approached him.

"Yeah?"

"It was good what you did on the roof today, but you aren't going to be able to protect your little Amity friend forever. You need to concentrate on yourself, or you won't get very far."

I frowned. "I wasn't protecting Talulah, but it's unfair for her to be made do something that she doesn't want to do."

"We all have to do things that we don't want to." He replied. "The sooner you learn that, the sooner you'll succeed."

"Right..." I nodded slowly and looked over my shoulder at the beds.

"Go and get some sleep, initiate. Trust me, you'll need it."

~

I awoke to the clanging of metal the next morning, the sound making my ears hurt slightly. I groaned and sat up, rubbing my eyes as the light filled them.

Four was stood on the stairs, making a ruckus to wake us all up. "Morning initiates. I want you in the Pit by eight o'clock. If you're late, you'll lose points before you've even managed to gain them."

I frowned and rubbed my eyes again, then looked up to see Four's retreating figure. I flopped back onto my pillow, my hair splaying around me, a yawn escaping my lips. Surprisingly, I'd slept well, dreaming about running with the Dauntless, dressed in all black. It was almost like a dream come true being here right now, and I didn't feel worried about being made Factionless, because I was determined to be here. However, I hadn't actually started any training yet, so I was thinking way too prematurely.