#Yeah I cried at least 6 times drawing this fyi

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He misses his dad.. 🥺

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EOR Shinjuku Singularity: Prologue~Section 6

The hell in Seraph is over for now, time to get back to the main story for NA! And, finally the ACTUAL tutorial stage of how HP bar works arrived as well... I’m not paying 1 SQ for another spartan lesson again...

Anyway... Just some FYI, all EOR Singularities are actually skippable. Yeah, that’s a slap for dropping the bomb... But yes, all EOR Singularities can skipped and be done another time. They aren’t the requirement SO FAR (because I don’t know if DW in JP will change it) for future event

So if you feel your team isn’t ready, just wait for another 1 or 2 event to grind materials so you can go back to start the story. Because... After going through SE.RA.PH... It’s really important you got 1 of each class (including Mash) have their level maxed out and skills level as high as your QP could bring. 

So without further ado... Let the crime in Shinjuku begin!

Prologue

Starting with a spring cleaning in Guda’s room, Mash and Guda both tidying up Guda’s room as they reminsince of the past. Fou wanted to help, but was assured by Mash they can handle it...

Oh, Da Vinci-chan came by... For slacking off as usual OTL Hiding away from the higher-ups when things are getting busy... Gudas, this is your room. So it’s your responsibility to clean it up too... Something Mama Emiya would scold together with Mash onto the Gudas. A peaceful life after the whole ordeal in Part I...

After cleaning, Mash left with Fou to get tea as break time. Da Vinci revealed that after Mash’s revival in Solomon Singularity, her whole body renewed to a human body... With her no longer being able to become a Demi-Servant because her magical circuits no longer working

Da Vinci briefly explained about the magic circuits, and summarized her switch is now jammed. Despite it being nothing wrong physically, it doesn’t change she can’t activate her magic circuits

Suggesting for Mash to go to school, the Gudas interrupted with Mash’s arrival on the topic of love. Da vinci teasing them at the back of the possible romance blooming... 

Moving on, looks like the Mage Association did showed up and got mindfucked on everything that the Gudas went through... Mash revealed what she overhear which is the two staff discussing on new mages coming into Chaldea to work as new Master...

Topic on Lev Lainur brought up, hinting that there’s an accomplice of his action that he started from the very beginning. And currently, it’s unknown of their appearance...! Because of his bombing, the current staff are now held under suspicion on terrorism for bombing the Master candidates...

Olga Marie’s family still currently having problems to deal with especially the death of the director... The worry of the Chaldea being frozen, wished Romani is still here with us... At least he’ll know what to deal with the situation here...

One of the staff also decided to protect the Guda’s from the mage association, something that the other staff doesn’t want to do. To protect the young Gudas getting caught up in the politics, even knowing how much it’ll stain their reputation much to their dislike, they work together to protect their future this time

Back to Da Vinci and Mash, Da Vinci understood as knowing the Mage Association won’t rest and stop until they interrogate the Gudas. Assuring not only Mash and Da Vinci, everyone that they contracted with and met knows their efforts! Hence, it’s all right even if no one knows that they save the world.

While commenting Fou is being innocent in his unusual behavior, Da Vinci already ran off to hide from the Mages Association. Both Gudas and Mash resumed back to their cleaning...

Hm? The alarm? An attack?! Stopping their cleaning towards the Command room... A new Singularity appeared in Shinjuku?!?!?! B... BUT WHY?! No disorder in the timeline... So why?!

Despite Goetia’s gone... They’re back? Because of those 7 Singularities.. It also messed other timeline too?! As the said Master candidate yet to arrive, the Gudas once more go on a journey to fix the Singularity again

Da Vinci’s right... Even if the new candidate are here, the only experienced person by far to fix the Singularity is the Gudas themselves. With some Servants that’s still remaining in Chaldea, or practically everyone, Gudas are ready to take on a new challenge

Mash is now entrusted to Romani’s role as instructed by Da Vinci to make sure Gudas existence are still here. Da Vinci warning us to be careful one last time...  The image of Romani from their view, made them remember his first word in the prologue and his final words... Let’s head to the entangled web of Shinjuku Singularity!

Section 1

So... Does anyone.... Like... I don’t know... First... WAKE UP GUDAS!!! WE’RE FALLING AGAIN FROM THE SKY LIKE BABYLONIA SO WHY?!?!!?!?! GAAAH!!!

Huh? Wait, who the hell monologues our issue? I don’t care about finding love, just save the Gudas--!! WHO?! A strange old man now saves the Gudas after separating from their Servants?! 

Thank you for that one hell of a landing, sir... Yep, everything all right so no need to go past personal space please! .... Okay, what’s going on in this hell, whoever you are?

So strange gang members, weird looking machine dolls, and a spy squad? Okay hornets for the spy squad... Those things are killing off all good people except the evil ones?!

A strange tower and familiar wall in Uruk stood in middle of Shinjuku, definitely a Singularity needed to fix in this timeline. Well thanks for the heads up, dappy Servant, good to know we’re not going there anytime soon right now. And fair enough, seems like this Singularity is where revealing a True Name will become more than fatal if we know...

So Archer of Shinjuku, I look forward in your care with the Gudas here! Except don’t bring them to a host club to gather more harem members than needed... Anyway, heading down to the streets, Mash deduced which even Archer of Shinjuku wonders if he’s supposedly a Caster-class Servant.

Oh right, now I remember about Keroro the moment he mentioned Anglo Mois... That’s the supposedly rumored end of world doomsday in 1997... OTL Okay dude, for someone supposedly wanting to “help” us, you sure sound excited in destroying the whole world here >.>

Woah, thank you for the warning! Looks like the enemy mobs are here, time to see what Archer of Shinjuku can do to prove that he’s helping us! Or not, since I’m not using NPC Servant...

... OKay what? You mean they drugged themselves to be mages?! Those gang members?!! Nevermind, time for this first show of the chapter begin!

Those mob apparently does crit star gather rate down debuff...  Shouldn’t be a problem to kick their ass while grinding for bond points!

Meanwhile in Chaldea, both Da Vinci and Mash wondered about Archer of Shinjuku’s true name. Though, they ended up drawing blanks and decided to hide this from the Gudas until they figured out something

Back at the street, that’s what you get for messing with us! Well.. Ouch, sorry dude, that sucks on missing out the youthful part of life... Maybe it’s justice? You did help Guda in scaring away the mobs that’s picking on the weak, so it’s justice!

Looks like we earned Archer of Shinjuku’s respect, with Guda’s right judgement in withholding to trust him fully. We got a deal as he agree to help us to fix back the singularity, we move onto the next area....

..... Man, this feel odd. I can see Edgelord Dantes writing dairy in his Counte of Monte Cristo novel, just not in FGO. But then again, his words always gives foreshadowing especially summarizing how good can’t survive in this singularity

Seems like he’s working on his own, to figure out what’s going on Shinjuku here... I knew something wrong with that old man the moment he’s excited on destroying the whole world!! And we? Dantes, I thought you say you’re working alone?? Dantes?! Avenger??!

Section 2

Somewhere in some building, with that familiar shape of a certain Servant, he’s with his Archer, Rider and Assassin Servant ally in a meeting. Expectedly, they are the bad guys that creating this Singularity, already knowing the Gudas are here to fix it

Rider Servant enraged that the plan of making Guds fall to death failed. Assassin laughed and suggested to let the Rider Servant go to hunt the Gudas down... Gee, some evil relationship you have to work together.

Three Servants coming after the Gudas’ head... And... Huh? Other Archer revealed himself? He looks familiar... But on one thing, we thankfully don’t need to face their Saber and Lancer since they both got killed before they arrived.

Wait Nameless... That sounds really familiar... It can’t be right...? Though at least we know where those magical bullet comes from... Sharing a weapon very similar to our companion we know here *stares at Archer of Shinjuku*

Other Archer took his leave to check his sniper spot now that the Gudas arrived, or... No... No way... EMIYA?! OUR MAMA EMIYA?!?!!?!? THAT EMIYA WHO DOES UNLIMITED BLADE WORKS AND COPIES EVERYONE’S NOBLE PHANTASM?!!!

And, it’s Emiya Alter?! What the hell?! WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU?!?!?! Even his whole personality turned colder than the one who often nag at the Gudas...!!

After Emiya Alter left, the boss made comparison with Assassin with the latter being unpredictable than the Other Archer. Assassin has left, leaving.... SHAKESPEARE?! What the hell! How did you even got entangled into this mess?!

So, he’s forced to summon those monster for Archer of Shinjuku... Great, the mess just keep going worse... OTL

Back in the main street of Shinjuku, the Gudas were briefly lectured further by James of the mobs that existed here. But as we approached the stroller of a baby’s cries.... A doll? A BOMB?!

Archer of Shinjuku saves them again, and shouldn’t as a heroic spirit your back will healed? Archer of Shinjuku again briefly lectured them to be mindful of their surroundings, and scolded for being reckless. So... 9 strange mobs making Sorpano coming at us? We’re going to have a rap battle with them?!

Christine... OH, Phantom of the Opera’s love interest?! She’s behind this?!! And... Okay, at least good to know where the dead bodies disappeared after hearing their song like a siren here!

As one of the ruffians they fought got caught by those Coloratura... Sorry, skip the lecture on how to keep hostage alive-- Damn it! Of course it’s not something to be happy they’re forced to watch an innocent human getting attacked here >.>

.......  Well, so much for exiting since you’re bragging about stealth operation here... And don’t laugh to change the subject, now we got to face 9 of those coming at our ass here!!

One thing annoying... Was their sudden NP charge in the first wave... The mobs aren’t really an issue, but... God damn it!

All 9 are dead, time to make our escape here ASAP! You really underestimate the Gudas here... Considering they don’t stoop to beg even towards Gilgamesh and Ozymandias back in their singularities.

Meeting this version of the Phantom of Opera and his beloved.... Machine doll, Christine... Who now known as the cause of wanting human skin and blood to become human. And how is that our fault?! Hey, it’s not like we want to save the world because we want to?! Blame Goetia for trying to wipe the whole of humanity’s existence here!!

........... Archer of Shinjuku, you fucking idiot!! Why did you have to push a button on her!!! >.> At least stall time by talking, and not having them going after your heads!!! One explosive getaway, we’re at another end of the streets or so...

Okay... Who the hell control this highway here if this is now a divided zone of conquer?!?!?

Section 3

So.... That wolf howling in previous and current chapter... Well... NO SHIT, NARRATOR! OF COURSE, YOU NEED TO RUN REGARDLESS WHERE YOU ARE THE MOMENT YOU HEAR THE HOWLING!! RUN!!!

Not a normal wolf coming at the Gudas at 2km per hour... Definitely a Servant getting the Gudas head!! If we can’t outrun it, then we just have to fight it! I’m not sure on how fear works via theory but if you feel trembling and want to pee in the pants with no restraint on seeing something scary, then that’s fear

So, a fictional wolf huh? Along with its rider... But, there’s situation with Nursery Rhyme *cough* And gacha will always be able to bring them in *cough* So, wait, is this the Phantom Spirit Sherlock is going after?!

And it spit at us human arm... Time to figure out their True Name later, let’s get out of here!!

<<NOT SCREENSHOT>>

Okay, I went in blind here and nearly dead because Kiritsugu, Shiki and First Hassan were nearly having problems thanks to its debuff. At least Hassan’s guts saved his own life when Rider uses its NP.... I REALLY HATE INSTA-KILL FROM ENEMIES WHEN WE CAN’T INSTA-KILL THEM!!

Plot wise, well no fucking shit Archer of Shinjuku! Looks like even his own magic bullets aren’t working to defeat Rider. So... Yay! Free driving lesson in the midst of getting chased by a headless rider with his wolf!!

Wait that smokescreen... The motorcyle and that’s.... ARTORIA ALTER?! She picked them up, with Archer of Shinjuku remaining behind to stall for time. Meanwhile back with our Edgelord Dantes, you’re really getting weirder than usual

I know you’re concerned of Archer of Shinjuku siding with the Gudas for strange reason... WHO ARE YOU AND WHAT HAPPENED TO OUR EDGELORD WE KNOW?!

Section 4

Artoria Alter... Riding over speed limit and telling to calm down, will not make people calm down! OTL But thank you, at least now the Gudas are extremely far from their territory...

Meeting this version of Artoria Alter, we earned her respect from this version. With a temporary contract made with her, we-- Hm? Aww a cute little doggo! But how could such an adorable stray dog like him will bite Artoria Alter! Even Fou is excited on meeting this new companion!

Please, let us take the dog to your base! You’re not going to deny his adorable puppy face will you...? Gudas, none of you should own a pet until you guys went through proper pet caring lesson... Who gives onion or chocolate to them?! Nice! Cavall II is going with us to Artoria’s base XD

At her base right in the roost... Wow, that’s lot of food ration to survive. After feeding Cavall II food, we briefly explained whatever Archer of Shinjuku mentioned. Wait? You fought him before? So he’s an enemy previously but now???

So, who the hell did we meet if the one Artoria described is different...? So before meeting us, she met the two members of this league that caused the singularity... And Edmond?! Wait... He called himself Edmond...? So... Okay, at least he got her to help us.

The maze of where this Singularity stands... Things are getting messy OTL

Back at the league, the other Archer of Shinjuku... As they noted they’re on the losing end, guess trouble brewing when we head out to find our Archer of Shinjuku.

Next day, backaches from sleeping on the hard floor, we met at the sight of Artoria training Cavall II?? Well time to move on... Back in the street, so it’s always night time here... And we finally entered the maze itself... What the heck? So much change really in this Singularity...

And, looks like a territory that should be here isn’t now... Okay, looks like another trap again with the hornets coming after our ass this time!!

So after defeating those hornet, and earning compliment from Artoria Alter... Time to save our Archer of Shinjuku from them! As he’s now facing against another group of Hornets with him

... Good god, it’s your own coffin gun and you don’t know how to reload?! Well, at least we save him... And it confirms, that’s the Servant Artoria met and fought before but why?!

And hey, once again Gudas surprised Archer of Shinjuku by mentioning he saved them because he’s a hero. Though, looks like the one we have is a clone and the one in the league is the original? Guess, it’s a good reason if you want to survive in this hell, you’d manipulate words to get people to trust and save you though not fully

Archer of Shinjuku also instantly know about Artoria’s true name just by her appearance and manner... Now this is getting interesting on maybe leaning towards his true identity!

Again with Dantes?, looks like his identity brings more suspicion to him. At this point, he’s growing more worried for both Gudas and Mash with Archer of Shinjuku with us

In the base greeted by Cavall II.... Even he thinks whole-heartedly Archer of Shinjuku is still evil despite his claim of being the good one! It’d be one hell of a comedy if it’s animated with Archer of Shinjuku attempting to make friends with Cavall II while Artoria is holding back her laughter XD

Section 5

Next day, Gudas answered the phone by Artoria’s order after a good night sleep. A mysterious person, which Gudas immediately noted it’s Edmond, telling them that Jeanne Alter’s HQ is being attacked by Emiya Alter’s army!

After giving us the information, Gudas reported back to them what they learned. And before we can do that, Artoria, let’s make a plan to save her. And Jeanne Alter has a point, YOU trespassed her territory uninvited y’know, Archer...

Greeting Cavall II goodbye, we’re at the park where Emiya Alter facing off against Jeanne Alter! She’s definitely been holding on for a while, though the bullets landed on her...

I see this is your first time meeting the Emiyas, Jeanne Alter. They got away with copying Noble Phantasm, so that can’t surprise anyone anymore... Wait Jeanne--!!

As the fire burns through another part of the city, Emiya Alter escaped alive. And also, that’s kinda rich from someone who’s been a fake in copying others, Emiya Alter >.>

Fortunately, Jeanne Alter is also fine but badly injured from her fight. With us arriving, cat fight between both Alters began. Long time no see, the shady-looking and nervous Master arrived to save you too, Jeanne Alter.

If only things were that easy in getting Servants like Jeanne Alter to join us via coming home into our Chaldea from gacha... :T Nevermind, looks like we got 8 ruffians coming after our ass!

After clearing them, Jeanne Alter questioned on Mash who quickly evaded she had taken leave from her role as Guda’s Servant for now. And they start their cat fight again since Jeanne Alter is bullying Galahad...

Wait... What? You know Archer of Shinjuku too?! So, Jeanne Alter also met and fought that Evil counterpart of him, and beaten to near death. Except everyone, Gudas still think he’s a good guy... Hope someone can bring Nightingale here for a check up OTL

Section 6

One explanation of Archer of Shinjuku’s situation later, at least we got Jeanne Alter’s approval in bringing him along. And you two, just get along will ya? Hey, Cu wears best clothes so don’t insult him!

Jeanne Alter, be honest, we understand perfectly you want to wear nice clothing so you don’t lose against your rival. Yes, that’s extremely straightforward and completely normal for a Tsundere....

And, we got 3 ruffians + 2 Chimera pets thinking we’re quick cash... Guess what, think twice because that’s QP and materials I’m taking from you!

Plot wise, and agreeing gameplay is hell with Berserker Chimera... They’re definitely not your average Chimera! Wait... There’s Chimera growling and howling...

Howling... OH FUCK, THAT HOWLING, THEY’RE HERE!! Thankfully it spared us from needing to kill one more Chimera... Rider of Shinjuku is here!! And well that explains the burning field and the gimmick... Jeanne Alter set ablaze the street to fight against them

Damn it Archer! I’m going to let Jeanne roast you once we’re done with them! But thanks to his signal, it’s an attempt of fight to the death against Rider of Shinjuku.

I should have probably brought Jeanne out earlier... But unlike first round, this one is more prepared. Shiki equipped with Kiyohime’s CE to deal more damage, and Jeanne NP to protect from Rider of Shinjuku’s NP. Which... Thank god for RNG OTL Their insta-death didn’t work on Jeanne OTL

Plot wise, Rider of Shinjuku still alive and attempting to bite everyone’s head off! Yet despite the fatal blow, Rider of Shinjuku managed to escape. A hatred that burns their determination stronger than anyone... Are they really Rider Servant...? Like its wife being murdered...? The wolf king, king of currumpaw, Lobo!

The next time we meet them, at least we know one True Name’s and their possible weakness for attack. Well, Archer of Shinjuku, why don’t you start lecturing Caster Gilles and Merlin on parenting and manners to their children.

Ignoring the cat fight again, or the most violent cat fight, we’ll head to fight Berserker of Shinjuku next, aka Christine and Phantom of Opera. Archer of Shinjuku, at times like this, you just need to sit back with a popcorn and let them destress themselves

Now in Artoria’s base with Jeanne Alter changing her costume, if you want compliment just admit it, Jeanne Alter. No need for a force option in dialogue to do so.

Edmond called again with Gudas picking up, he reveals and warns Guda about the other Archer of Shinjuku. As they’ve been messing with his plans, he’s doing something with the tower that stood in the middle of the city. Expectedly.. He plans to destroy earth along with humanity in it.

To get to him, first step is to take out all his minions before reaching the boss... We need to interrogate Jeanne to find out more about the other evil counterpart. Berserker of Shinjuku’s location revealed. Giving the advice to endure the hardship, Edmond gives one last warning to not trust our Archer of Shinjuku before ending the call.

Edmond now anticipates our reaction and decision towards Archer of Shinjuku, while he continues his investigation.

I’ll stop here for now, and continue later! Definitely by far, Shinjuku’s singulartiy is by far my favorite for EOR. I’m taking a break and look forward with 2/3 of this Singularity left to complete!

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Worth Fighting For Chapter 4 - This Is What You Came For

Rating: M (violence, smut, language, references to abuse and violence)

Romance/Tragedy

He was ruthless, cunning and completely committed to protecting his city but her arrival to Dauntless called everything he ever thought he believed into question. Duty and following orders were no longer enough. They both found more than they ever thought possible. They both found something worth fighting for. Eric/OC AU M Tragedy/Romance

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A/N: Posting this here but is also on ff.net site. Also….this is a slow burn for the romance/smut to get really good. Just an fyi!

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Chapter 4 - This Is  What You Came For

Kat

“Kat, are you still awake?” Tris’ voice called to me softly as her shadow fell over me when she came to stand beside my bed.

I rolled over to face her bed and frowned up at her. “Yeah Tris. What’s up?”

I couldn’t see her face but I knew Tris. I knew she was chewing her lip before she answered or asked her question. “I just….I can’t sleep and I wondered….can I….”

I don’t let her finish as I scoot back and pull back the covers. She slips in quietly and we lay facing each other. It feels weird to be like this again. We haven’t slept in the same bed for over a year now. I know the reason why on my part and I think I know the reason on hers too. We have grown apart slightly over the years. It has hurt but I think we both felt it necessary at the time.

“I am sorry for getting angry with you on the train, Kat. It was stupid of me to be angry you chose Dauntless. You were always pretty obvious about it, until the last four years.” Tris said quietly and took my hand.

I quirked a small smile into the dark. “You got pretty good at hiding it too you know. I am sorry I have been a pain in the ass to you this last year. I just….”

I paused and fought back a tear at the anger I had carried around for my big sister. It had been irrational and I knew it, I just couldn’t help it. “I hated the thought of you staying and being miserable there. I was so afraid that you were going to do just that, Tris. I was afraid that you thought you needed to because you are the oldest child.”

I felt her nod and she was quiet for a little while. “I almost did, Kat. What the elders were saying just kept playing in my head. That as the oldest children it was our duty to remain and to care for our parents as they had cared for us in the beginning.”

I gritted my teeth at that and counted to keep from shouting out in anger. Fucking manipulative bastards. That was something that was being passed around after Abnegation had it’s one transfer in years eight years ago. One Tobias Eaton. His gem of a father and faction leader had so cunningly let slip that it was a shame others might suffer the fate he might one day suffer after the loss of his son.

I let out a slow breath and shook my head. “We both know though that Mom and Dad never believed in that. Tris...I know that Dad’s reaction was less than….perfect. I know he is hurt but…” I stop speaking because I don’t know how to say that he will get over it. That he will come to accept this in time. I don’t know how to say it because even if it is true and even though I don’t see my transfer as a betrayal; I still hurt for causing him pain.

“I hope he can forgive us.” Tris whispers and I know there is silent tears crawling down her face. I know because I have them as well.

“It would be selfish if he doesn’t and he always tries to be selfless, Tris.” I say in my most convincing voice but I don’t know if I am trying to convince her or myself more. Most likely both.

We don’t speak more for the rest of the night. I don’t know how she does it, because lord knows I can’t manage it, but eventually she falls asleep.

I don’t know if it is because of the Candor that won’t shut his sobs up. The excitement of being in Dauntless. My worries about training and initiation. My worries about things that I can’t control but I was warned are dangerous to me. The thoughts of someone I had no business thinking about at all. I think it was a combination of all that; but sleep seems impossible for me. In the end I dozed when there seemed to be a lull in the cries of the big Candor transfer. The last time he started up again and tossed in his bed I gave up.

I got out of bed as quietly as possible, dressed in the clothes I had laid out for training that day, tucked Tris into bed and made my way out of the dorm. I know at least a few people stirred or watched my progress out of the room but I didn’t bother to see who they were.

I had no clue what time it was and cursed myself for not picking up a watch when I had been out shopping with my friends. I had it in my head to get one but it slipped my mind when we had gotten talking to Bud at the tattoo parlor. He was funny as hell and we had spent way too long in there just shooting the shit before I got my first tattoo.

My hand drifted up to just below and behind my ear where I had gotten it done. It was still sore but not unbearably so. Bud had laughed his ass off when I had told him what I wanted and then had to draw it for him since describing it wasn’t working. He had asked to keep it up in case anyone else had a hankering to have a ‘brainy’ tattoo. I had drawn that and the corresponding other one I would get on the other side later. I planed on doing that one when the first stage of initiation was over.

I was braiding my hair when I stepped into the training room after having made my way there. Something about the quiet of the compound had me tiptoeing along. As if I was afraid the sounds that I heard were the breaths of a giant and any sound I made would wake it.

It was odd stepping into the cavernous training room. It was so large that I felt dwarfed in it but at the same time energized. I knew I was going to pay for this. I had to be up way earlier than even I had planned to be. I always did think better and work out my tangled thoughts when I involved myself in work of some kind. Preferably the kind that I had to put my whole body and focus into.

I didn’t know where the light switch to light up the entire training room was and I didn’t want to risk turning it on. There were spot lights spaced around the room. One just happened to be over a bag so I made my way to that area and warmed up first.

I lost myself at first in doing my cardio exercises. When I felt comfortable with the room and looking around, I began to run around the room for a solid hour. I didn’t know the time but I knew I needed to hydrate so I made my way to the dining hall and hoped I could score a bottle of water. I honestly didn’t expect to run into people but I passed a few. Some guards that looked like they were patrolling the compound and others that looked like they were starting their work day.

When I made my way into the dining hall I was pleased to see that not only were there water bottles but also muffins. Shrugging I grabbed one of each.

“Kat?” A voice called from behind me. I turned and saw Chase, one of the Dauntless members I had met yesterday, looking at me with his head tilted and a worried expression on his face.

I smiled at him and he gave a smile back but still looked worried. “I couldn’t sleep so I decided to get some training in.”

He hesitated as his eyes moved over me, then he nodded and cleared his throat. “Yeah, I can kind of see that. Why don’t you come sit with me for a bit? I was just grabbing some coffee to get myself awake.”

I nod and laugh a little. I knew I would love some coffee but since I was going to be doing some more work, water was better for me at the moment. Besides I planned on getting some coffee at lunch most likely. I would need to, I am sure.

I sat down at the table and noticed that for the most part the dining hall was pretty empty. I drank from my bottle of water first while he was drinking from his large cup of coffee. He gave a sigh after he got a few sips in him and I let out a laugh at that.

“I can relate.��� I say simply with a smile and peeled the wrapper on my muffin.

“I heard about your addiction. I am surprised you don’t have a cup of it yourself right now.” He said with a smirk at me.

I shrugged and smirked back at him. “Don’t want to pass out from dehydration so sacrifices must be made. I am sure that around lunch time I will be begging for a cup. Or an IV full of it.”

He let out a laugh at that and I smiled with him. Chase was handsome. Very handsome. His brown hair was short cut but slightly longer than what Abnegation men wore. It was a rich brown color that I could probably guess the tousled look wasn’t natural and he styled it. It worked on him. As did the small but well groomed beard he had. He had ice blue eyes that lit up when he was smiling at me and made me feel comfortable with him. He was just as tall as most of the other Dauntless men. I would say at 6’ ft or over it but his build wasn’t bulky. He was long, lean and deadly looking in frame.

Honestly I am stunned at how striking most of the guys I have met are. Some aren’t handsome in a conventional sense, like a pretty boy way. Some it is just their presence, the confidence they exude, that catches the attention. Last night in the Pit I saw how most of the Dauntless women were around the men. How free with affection or flirtation they were. I also couldn’t help but notice that while Chase, Eric and Zach drew lots of looks they seemed to either not notice or they didn’t care. At least not last night.

I had paid way more attention to them than I needed to by far. More so one person in particular but I wasn’t going to go that way in my thoughts right now. That was one of the things I had been in that training room to work out. I had never felt attraction in the way that I had heard Mar and even Lynn gush over, not until yesterday.

It couldn't have happened with a worse selection than Eric and not just because of him being a leader. I felt like some damn naughty school girl crushing on my teacher. Like some Erudite girls had for one of our teachers when we had still been going to classes. I could not stop staring and even Lynn had mentioned something to me about how often I looked flustered.

It couldn't be helped. There was something about his eyes that had first held me when he had barked out demanding to know what Lynn had been joking about. They were blue but there was this underlying tone of grey that reminds me of the blade of a knife. That has to be why they seemed to cut through and pierce me as I stared into them for way too long. He was built and oozed menace along with power. Everything about him, from his perfectly styled hair, the symmetrical block tattoos on his neck, even the maze ones on his arms; felt controlled and calculated. Everything about him was sending sparks to places that had never been touched before and that was bad news for me. No distractions and especially not with the leader of my faction as well as my instructor. Certainly not that leader and instructor.

It was easy sitting there talking with Chase. He was free with his smiles and laughs. He had a sarcastic sense of humor. It was like he could tell there was something troubling me so he was doing what he could to help keep my mind off of it. He was like a more mature version of Uriah and I instantly felt comfortable with him.

“So what really had you up so early to train?” Chase finally asked once he felt I was at ease enough to answer.

I shrug as I sipped on my water. “The main reason was I couldn’t sleep. There is a guy that was crying, pretty darn loudly, all night. It would have been pointless to just lay there and I couldn’t trust I wouldn’t try and physically knock him out if I had stayed. So I got up and decided to get my day started.”

He frowned at my explanation but he didn’t say anymore. I couldn’t read his thoughts about it other than worry maybe.”Well like you said it might not be good to put someone in the clinic before fights even start.” He teased finally.

I laughed and nodded in agreement. “Yeah, if it isn’t going to count for something then I think I am going to save my efforts.”

“Am I detecting a little bit of hotheadedness?” He asked with a wink.

I sucked my teeth in thought and tilted my head. “You might be. I am stubborn as hell and I can have flares of temper that would rival a volcanic eruption. It just depends on the situation I guess. Sometimes I prefer to wait. I have a temper but I also have patience.”

He winced and drank his coffee then looked back to me with laughter and truth in his eyes. “Remind me not to piss you off, Kat.”

I let out a laugh and shrugged. “I don’t think you will have anything to worry since I can already tell I like you, but crazier things have happened.”

Chase briefly gave me a smug smile before it turned friendly again. I didn’t stay much longer sitting with him. He had mentioned that his friends would be joining him shortly. By friends I knew one of those was sure to be Eric. The thought of seeing Eric again had my stomach doing things that were setting me off balance and I knew it was time for me to head back to training.

Chase would be training the Dauntless born with Lauren and I felt a pang of jealousy at that. That my friends got to have Chase and Lauren and I would be stuck with Four and Eric. One I would rather not have to be around if at all possible and the other I wanted to be around but knew I needed to stay far away from.

He promised to see me at lunch with a tone and look I didn’t recognize as I headed out after grabbing a new water bottle. When I got back in I started to work on the bags. I couldn’t do much with my hands because I didn’t have tape or gloves of any kind. Another thing I need to get when I get the watch. I scowl at myself and my absentmindedness from the previous day. I was letting my excitement of being in Dauntless and with my friends interfere with my focus. I needed to make sure to balance it all. Live my life and have fun but remember that there are cuts and Tris and I are looked at as the weakest links here. We will be gunned for as the easiest targets to get rid of so that we don’t take someone else’s spot.

‘Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.’ This is a phrase that I run through my mind as I work. It is one of the many phrases that I have formed to be mantras. The goal is to clear my mind of doubt as I am fighting. To focus my attention and be able to shut out outside factors.

I am in the middle of this when I feel eyes on me. I sensed it was him and I can’t understand how that could be possible in such few encounters. I didn’t let on though. I doubled my efforts in using my mantras to limit the outside interference to my focus and kept on working. He very well might be trying to do that on purpose. Unsettle me or sneak up on me, to test and see if I was keeping my bearings or awareness. When he moved, he moved like a predator. I couldn’t help but wonder if that was the way he just moved regardless of if he was truly stalking me at the moment. I think it might just be how he moves. Either way I had to concentrate even harder on my form to not give in to the shiver of pleasure and the wave of confusion at that and him being so near.