There he was.

Calum Caylen.

My brothe- cousin who I was convinced all my life was my brother.
He's matured than the last time I saw him, we both have.

We took in eachother a appearance. Not saying one word.

Tears threatened to spill over my eyes as my chest tightened.

I locked the gun before stuffing it in my pocket. Without thinking of my actions, I ran into his arms as sobs racked my body.

"Shh," he soothed. "I'm here."

Well...for now at least.

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"Don't make me go!" Lilly groaned as I continued to tug on her hand. It's been 15 minutes of getting Lilly out of bed because of the meeting we have. I pleadingly looked over at Eric and Cole who where watching in amusement.

"Get up Soldier!" Cole shouts while grabbing my hand and started to jump on the bed. I jumped along with him and laughed as we yelled her name over and over again. I looked over at Eric who was shaking his head at our immaturity.

"Alright! I'm UP!" Lilly shouts while pushing us onto the floor. I braced myself for the landing, but it never came. I felt two strong arms wrap themselves around me in a tight grip. Looking up, I saw Eric who had a mischievous look on his face.

"Hello there," I greeted and pecked his cheek. He slightly pouts.

"Is that all the hero gets for saving the damsel in distress?" He asks. I laughed before pecking his lips.

Lilly then interrupted our cute moment.

"The only daaaaaamn-sel in distress in me and I ain't letting your lips touch anything here. Got it love boy?" Lilly says. I snickered as Eric mutter, 'Don't have to tell me twice'.
Just then the door of the apartment bursts open.

There stood Tony Matthews with a fake smile that looked like it was surgically glued to her face.

"Breakfast is ready," she says is a sickly sweet voice while dreamily looking at Eric. When her eyes adverted to me they instantly narrowed. I smiled nicely at her, not wanting to pick a fight. I almost laughed as I took in her appearance. Her natural (almost white) blonde hair was now pitch black and pitched into my usual side fishtail braid, she looked slightly tanned than before- but not like me. Obviously she attempted to dress like me; which was a total failure.

Eric slowly propped my down onto the bed. I smiled up at him as Cole began to gag.

"We're coming," Lilly says giving her a look that said 'Get out'. Tony scurried off to wherever she went leaving us to a comfortable silence.

"Well, we'll have you girls get ready," Eric says while standing up.

"Awww Eric. Such a gentleman," Lilly cooed. I laughed as Eric sent her a cold glare.

"Yeah Eric! Get out so us girls can change," Cole says in a high pitched voice while waving at Eric . Eric rolled his eyes and scowled. Just as he was about to exit the room, he grasps Cole's forearm and drags him out. Cole repeats his actions and then gay-ly waved at us.

Lilly and I laughed before waving back at him. Just as he left we turned to face eachother.

"Do you think he's gay?" We ask simultaneously. Lilly then shook her head. "Nah, he's had more hook ups than Eric when he first came to Dauntless."
I scowled at her statement as my chest felt like it was slit open. Lilly realized what she said and gave me an apologetic look.

"Let's get ready," She says, obviously changing the subject. I nodded and stood up and stretched out my arms.
"I'm pretty much ready," I say while yawning. I glanced at the full lengthen mirror. I wore a black ripped skinny jeans along with a loose tank top that said, "OBEY". I was told when I bought this that the word 'OBEY' was a major fashion before the war.
My chestnut hair was down and had natural curls to it. Not to sound conceded, but I had literally woke up like that.

I left Lilly and I's room to explore the mystical blue and white compound. Scientist walked back and forth; either pushing up their glasses to rummaging through their lab coats or debating frantically about some formula or book.

My eyes adverted towards the Erudite children who where either reading or quizzing each other. I mean, school has started. But it's barely been a week, chill out people.

I continued to aimlessly walk through the hallways of Erudite, glancing every once in a while through the clear glass windows that showed labs or libraries.
I wandered towards the massive library that was gated with tall blue and grey doors (that's an unusual combination).

My eyes widened at the sight In front of me. Rows of about 20 feet shelves tightly packed with books where arranged in a maze like manner. I stood right in front of the entrance of the massive maze, it intimidated me slightly. I though I would sneeze and everything would just topple onto my minuscule figure.
Slowly, I picked up my right foot and took a step, my left soon followed. Step by step in entered the mysterious maze of books and shelves. Along the way, some books where scattered on the floor opened and tossed. The abnegation said if me picked each one up and placed them onto a small table that was at the end of each shelf.

Finally I decide to stop and scan the books on the nearest shelf. I read the title of one book:

Crossed Society (A/N: if you understood what this meant then I'll love you forever!!)

I took it and opened it to a random page...

Before the Peace War, society was together. Although everyone was in peace, there was a catch. Many parents would match their children with each other to create a genetic tie that would result in a healthier; life, children, and happiness. The two members of each party had no choice but to agree with this marriage. The only way this contract could be broken is if one of members has died.
This barbaric way of marriage was stopped at a certain time during the peace war, but soon began after the factions took over society. (Disclaimer: this is used not as often as before)

I bit my lip as I read this random information. My eyes then adverted to the massive list of couple that where bonded by the Marital Code. That was when two caught my eye...

Ella Myers - Aron Caylen

Evelyn Myers - Marcus Eaton

My parents where bonded by the Marital Code. No wonder Evelyn faked her death to escape Marcus. Now that I think about it, Ella should of done the same. At least I wouldn't have though that the reason of her departure was me.

"Excuse me?" A voice broke me out of my thoughts. I turned around to see a group of teenage girls, about 15.

"Yes?" I say cautiously. They looked scared yet their eyes had slight hatred and envy.

"Are you from Dauntless?" One stupidly asks. I glanced down at my cloths before looking back at the girl who spoke.

"What do you think?" I sassed. Mentally I was laughing because of that smile question.

The girl looked down and blushed. Another girl who was in the center-I'm guessing is their leader-suddenly gets to the point of their visit.

"Are you a leader?" She asks in a snobbish way. I nodded.

"What? Your so young!"another girl exclaims. I glared at her before once again turning to the leader of the group.

"Do you possibly know Eric Knight?" She asked in a more pleasant tone. I instantly knew it was fake and forced.
I nodded, still keeping my silence.

"Are you freaking mute? It's a simple yes or no question!!" A different girl shouts. My eyebrows shot up at the certain courage from this girl. I mentally approved of her, she is so made dauntless. So, I decided to have some fun.

"What did you say, Nose?" I spat down at her with a cold look. Well, being with Eric sure does run off of you, sure helped me even before we dated.

"You heard me," she spats back although fear was clear in her eyes.
I smirked down at her.

"Your talking to a Dauntless leader, girly. Meaning no matter how fast you run, my aim is best with a gun," I tell her in the most malicious tone I could conjure up.

Her eyes widened as she took a step back. Of corse I wouldn't do that, but it was fun to watch. Internally I was laughing so hard I couldn't even held the smile that was fighting it's way to my face. I was never the always-intimidating-stick-up-my-@$$ kind of person.
I could at times, but not like the other leaders.

"Now why are you talking to me again?" I asked them, my voice laced with boredom. The leader of the group started to get frustrated.

"Do you know him?" She interrogated.
I rolled my eyes and turned around, not wanting to deal with a bunch of little girls.
I picked up speed as the girl's footsteps started to become louder.

But they where in no match for Dauntless's fastest member.

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"You look beautiful," Eric says as he eyes took in the sight of my dress. I smiled at him.

"Thanks, it's new," Lilly tells him. I laughed at this as Eric rolled his eyes.

Tonight was the Faction banquet. The representatives of each faction will be here-with their guests-along with those who are wealthy enough to afford a ticket for the event. There where many Erudite present, one person caught my eyes though. I smiled as his eyes met mine. Jason gave me a small wave. I'll have to admit, Jason was alright. We had a lot of thing in common, seeing that we're the same age and he's just generally pleasant to be around.
Suddenly, the arm that was wrapped around my waist slightly tightened. I looked up at Eric who was glaring at Jason, Jason however only Just winked in my direction before turning back to his friends.
"There's something up with that kid," Eric muttered. I stood up on my tippy toes and pecked his lips. "And you have nothing to worry about him," I say softly. He cracks a small smile before scowling at something behind me. I turned around to see Cole pretending to gag. I rolled my eyes as Eric flipped him the bird. I laughed before going exploring with Lilly.

Hours have passed since the party has started. Boredly I watched as Lilly was debating with two Candors.
I rolled my eyes as Lilly insisted to the two gullible Candors that unicorns where real. I stiffened a laugh as one of the Candors took Lilly's side and attempted to convince the other about unicorns.

My eyes drifted away from the three debaters to the sea of people aimlessly drinking and chatting about.
I smiled, just receiving the joy of watching others have fun.
"I'm going to take a walk,"I said to Lilly. She nodded and waved me ways, still dilating with the Candors. I rolled my eyes and drifted away from the small group.

The banquet hall was massive. The walls of the wall was a sliver color, almost convincing you that it was made of sliver accompanied by long navy drapes. Covering the ceiling of the wall was a mystical design. It was galaxy style with milky swirls emerging from the corners of of ceiling. The floors where made of solid brick stone, you would of had the impression that this whole thing was outside. Small simulation holograms of birds flew amongst people and through them.
Amity where the sponsors...so the theme explains a lot. I'm surprised Erudite even allowed them to decorate this room.

Abruptly, I stopped when I saw a familiar face in the crowd. That face was not suppose to be here. Slowly I drifted towards the chestnut hair that looked just like mine (except mine was slightly darker).

"What are you doing here, Stiff?"

She turned around, startled before giving me an out of character smile.

"Parting of corse," Tessa replies nonchalantly. My eyes narrowed down at her. She was not suppose to be here. Even though she was a dauntless member, she had no permission to attend his party unless invited by a representative or leader.

"I asked you a question," I growled down at her. Fear was evident in her eyes. Just as I was about to speak, Jeannine walked up to her high and mighty podium to speak.

"Thank you all for coming-" she began. I drowned out her endless droning and focused on how weird Teasa was acting. Nice. I've learned that when someone that nice, something's up.

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P.S.S remember that Stormy and Eric have been dating for almost 2 years