A Different Divergent: A Better Tomorrow

~fourty-five~

Chapter 45

The young woman gazing back at me in the full-length mirror has changed so much over the past year. I no longer look like the shy, skinny, little girl from Abnegation. I'm a full two inches taller, and my body is leaner and more muscular ... well except for my hugely pregnant belly. My face is a little fuller making my nose no longer look as long and thin as it once did. My wide, round eyes are bright and excited by what life has to offer. I look like a strong, vibrant wife, mother, lover, friend, and leader. I look Dauntless.

It's hard to believe that yet another visiting day is here. I remember being so excited and nervous all at the same this time last year. I didn't know if I would see my mom or dad but I hoped and prayed that I would. My prayers were answered when my mother visited, and thankfully she did. We stopped a war. Today, I don't have the same dread or anticipation since I can see my parents whenever I want. As a matter of fact, I can't wait for initiation to be over so we can go to Abnegation for a visit. It hasn't been that long since we saw them at the park but a visit feels long overdue.

It's been 10 days since Tobias and I went to Candor to witness Brody and Ana's truth serum interviews. We didn't announce to the other initiates that Brody is not a suspect in Sam's death upon our return; we just let the fact that he's still participating in initiation be the corroboration they need. Thankfully, we have had no additional problems. As a matter of a fact, it's been rather quiet the past week-and-a-half. Maybe too quiet. We still have a murderer wandering around Dauntless.

The investigation into Sam's death has had no new leads and, unfortunately, come to a standstill. As a matter of fact the only thing we have is a dark figure skulking through Dauntless around the time of her death, which may or may not be related. Zeke found him or her on surveillance at several points throughout the Pit and along the path but whoever it was disappeared just as quickly as they appeared.

Initiation is going well. Thankfully, the physical part ended yesterday with the final round of fights, which went as expected. Brody and Grant had a rematch, and it lasted a full 45 minutes. At one point, Tobias thought about stopping it but then he thought twice about it and decided that they weren't being reckless, they were just giving the fight their all. In the end, Brody edged out Grant when he knocked him to the mat and he just stayed there. After a couple seconds, he lifted his head and said no more. Bethany and Sadie's fight was evenly matched. After about 30 minutes Sadie couldn't take anymore and conceded the bout. Of all the misfits, Alec has to be the most improved. After losing his first three matches, he turned it around and won his last four. But I think the biggest surprise of the day was when Murphy took out Kevin within minutes. She must pack one hell of a punch. One minute he's dancing around the mat with her and the next she had him laid out, unconscious. Ana easily won her match against Zoey. Brody has been working with her, and it's made a huge difference. She was matched against Alec a few days ago and actually gave him a run for his money but in the end he knocked her out and Brody anxiously carried her to the infirmary but she was fine.

Brody and Ana have become a lot closer since Faith and Sam's deaths. It's hard to tell if their relationship is just a deep friendship or if it's a budding romance but there's one thing I know, they're together all the time. At first he looked annoyed by her constant companionship but now it seems like he welcomes it. It will be interesting to see what develops between the two. A relationship that is clear in nature is Bethany and Alec's who have also become a lot closer since Faith and Sam died. I've seen them holding hands and stealing kisses when they don't think anyone is watching. Another couple who has surprised me is Murphy and Kevin. I thought she would pine away for Galen because of her actions early on in initiation but she seems to be over him and moving on. I first noticed that they seem to be more than friends last Sunday when we went to the park for team elimination paint ball. Where one goes, the other follows closely behind.