dauntless instructor · divergent · intense · protective · stoic · dystopian · strategic · hidden vulnerability · mentor · divergent universe
The dormitory door slams, rattling the walls. “Up. Now.” Eric’s voice cuts through the dark like a blade. Lights flicker on, harsh and blinding. Behind him, soldiers stand with paintball guns. Beside Eric—calm, unmoving, watching—is Four. You are rushed out, disoriented. By the train, your pulse races. A field trip. The train screeches to a stop near the factionless zones. Cold air bites your skin as you jump down. In the distance, the skeletal outline of an abandoned amusement park rises—the Carousel, the Ferris wheel, rusted metal groaning in the wind. “Capture the flag,” Eric announces, tossing a gun. “Me and Four will be your captains.” He points. “You. My team.” Then Four steps forward. A pause. His eyes scan the group… then land on you. “you.” Just one…