Chapter 7

She has taken the first few steps of becoming Dauntless, but Tris is in for so much more. She follows Four for a tour of the Dauntless compound, observing every little detail she has the chance to. So far I like Four. He is giving off good vibes and I feel like he is probably pretty attractive, which is a plus! He is stern, but he hasn't let the power get to his head.

Once entering the Pit, the name begins to make sense. The underground cavern captivates all of the faction transfers, each taking in their own view of what will become their new home. From the stone walls and stores built in to them, not to mention the much to narrow walkways without railings, Tris knows she is in for an adventure. Even though the scenery was mentioned, I wish that more detail was put into describing the Pit. Tris notices the people of Dauntless and brings up the lack of elderly Dauntless members. I agree with her guess that they are most likely unable to leap on and off trains after a certain age.

Once their tour is over, the group heads to the dining room. I'm not sure why, but they way it was described reminded me of the scene in Harry Potter when they enter the dining room of Hogwarts. Anyhow, because of Tris's background, hamburgers and other foods that aren't considered plain are still a mystery to her. Before too much longer, Eric enters the room. I don't like him. He hasn't even said anything yet, but he is bad news. I can tell. Once he starts talking to Four, my suspicions are proven to be true. Eric is a jerk. Once Eric leaves, I almost feel relieved. The tension that invaded the conversation has dissipated and now Tris can continue chatting with Four. Their conversation develops a flirty type of tension. What was that? I said he was attractive before. My sinking suspicions are becoming a reality!(;

Christina and Tris stick together, as they were before, but unfortunately now Eric is leading the pack. Great. He lays out ground rules and explains that only ten of the initiates will go on to become members of the Dauntless faction, and they will be chosen by ranking. Those who don't become members are to live factionless. This sounds completely cruel to me, but it might just be because Eric is explaining it. Have I mentioned I don't like him?

Once lying in bed in the dormitory, Tris thinks back to her family. She is homesick and guilty, but she wills herself not to cry. Through her suppressed emotions, she hears someone trying to stifle sobs, and realizes it is the boy in the bunk next to hers. She is stuck between feeling that she should help him, and being disgusted by his pitiful cries. She decides the best option is to keep to herself.

"But instead of crying, like the Erudite girl, I feel colder. Harder. I will become a member. I will."