As I make my way down the narrow tunnel to meet the group of sixteen year old kids that will be referring to me as their instructor for the next few weeks, I let my mind wander. I think back to when, two years ago, I stood in front of the crowd at the choosing ceremony and cut into my palm, spilling my blood into the lit coals and made the decision that transformed me. I run my fingers over the scar on my left hand, the mark which signifies more than just a change of faction. When I had made my decision to leave Abnegation and join Dauntless, I also chose a life of bravery, and a life separate to the days spent in my abnegation home, turning the horror of reality into memories. I had gone against my father's wishes, but also had ignored the results given to me in my aptitude test, which told me that I truly belonged in Abnegation. I push the thought away as I walk towards Lauren, who was already waiting by the net to greet the new initiates.

"Wonder who's gonna jump first this year," she said to me as I stopped next to her.

"Probably one of the Dauntless born or Erudite," I reply.

She looked like she was about to say something, but stopped when the conversations around us ceased and Max's voice could be heard, from way up above shouting instructions to the initiates. I watch as a shape removes themselves from the group and steps onto the edge of the building above the entrance to the compound.

The initiate hesitates for a moment, then jumps off the ledge and within seconds hits the net. I stand watching her for a moment, stunned. She lies, looking up into the sky as a small laugh escapes her, half relieved and half hysterical. I regain my composure as I lean over the net and offer my hand, along with other Dauntless close to the net. She smiles as she takes my hand and I pull her off the net, steadying her as she stumbles. I can't believe it. A small, blond girl from Abnegation, the first to jump - even I didn't jump first.

"I can't believe it," remarks Lauren, smirking. "A Stiff, the first to jump? Unheard of."

"There's a reason why she left them, Lauren." I reply, studying the Abnegation girl. This is true, she looks different to the Abnegation I've seen. "What's your name?" I ask. She begins to say something, but stops herself. "Think about it," I tell her, a hint of a smile curling my lips. "You don't get to pick again."

The girl looks thoughtful for a moment, then finally she looks at me and says "Tris."

"Tris." Lauren repeats, grinning. "Make the announcement, Four." I look over my shoulder at the crowd of Dauntless waiting in the shadows.

"First jumper - Tris!" I call.

They erupt in cheers and pump their fists in the air. They quiet a little when another jumper comes down, screaming, then they cheer louder. I turn my attention back on Tris, and place a hand on her back. "Welcome to Dauntless."