Chapter Twenty Eight - The One Where Tris Runs Away

After the little incident with Four, Tris decides to leave the Dauntless HQ to clear her mind. If you didn't know by now, this is a huge no-no. Initiates are supposed to be under surveillance by leaders at all times. Oh well, ain't nobody got time for that.

She decides to go to the Erudite HQ to see her brother, Caleb. Instead of having a heartfelt reunion, they bicker with each other. It seems like the two of them have really grown apart. Anyway, before they go their separate ways, Tris tells him to research the simulation serum, like her mother told her to do. When Tris leaves, she is taken away to Jeanine's office. Oooh... this doesn't look good. Jeanine has a lot of questions for Tris about the aptitude test. Oooh... Tris better be a good liar! Or this could get really bad.

From the answers Tris gives, it seems like Jeanine is still a little suspicious, but not enough to label Tris as divergent yet. Jeanine also asks about the articles and if Tris agrees with them.

"Wholeheartedly."

Tris is escorted back to the Dauntless HQ and meets up with Eric. I have a feeling Tris is going to get a stern talking to. However, Eric is acting very calm, nothing like his usual persona. He is almost scarier when he is this well under control. It is clear that he is an Erudite trapped in the wrong faction right now. Don't worry! Here comes Four to the rescue! He gets her out of trouble and the two work out their problem from before.

"For the first time, I recognize Eric for what he is: an Erudite disguised as a Dauntless, a genius as well as a sadist, a hunter of the Divergent."

Four and Tris go on the train and "kiss and stuff". They end up at the Erudite HQ and notice that the Erudite don't turn off their electricity at night. Four investigates the files on the computer server and discovers that the Erudite are planning on a war with Abnegation. DUN! DUN! DUUUUUUN!