Invited

Neo shook his head slightly and looked around the ball, dance whatever it was. Influential people and programs were everywhere, talking and dancing. God, he wished Dean didn't have to pretend to be sick, in case the Shape-Shifter showed up. Which given its profile of going to fancy events and taking the form of someone's lover to kill them was incredibly likely. They were counting on it, actually, at least Sam was here somewhere.

The only reason he'd gotten invited to this thing was because he was the One.


He'd never met the Merovingian before, never even heard of the program until the invitation had arrived at the hotel. Had been a damned fancy thing, so much 'gold' scattered on it must've weighed two pounds. All though, at least the timing had been good for the hunt. They'd started on it the day after Valentine's, after Smith had joined himself and Dean. Couldn't help wondering where the blue-eyed man had disappeared to after he'd said "I love you two".

Startled as an arm wrapped around his waist and a dark voice said "You look simply... amazing, love. Where is Dean ? Since I saw young Samuel, I figured yourself and Dean could not be far behind. I was hoping to see both of you."

He blushed, answering " Thank-you, Smith.," surprised how easily the next words left his mouth "Well, love, Dean caught a cold or something. He isn't happy about staying away." and half-turned. Willed his vision into code to make sure. Sighed in relief as it was actually Smith, if it'd been the 'Shifter only the outer code would've been Smith's. Unless it was an older 'Shifter, then all bets were off.

The Ex-Agent frowned, but the blue-eyes were warm "That is unfortunate, but perhaps you would like some company ? It wouldn't do for such a pretty face to be alone."

"Shut up, I don't need to blush the whole night."

"Hmm, why ever not ? It looks so nice on you."

Shook his head again as they started to walk, he looked around for Sam or the 'Shifter. Then he asked "How'd you get invited to this thing ? Wouldn't our host want to keep you away ?."

Neo felt Smith's shrug before the Ex-Agent replied "I do not have a clear idea of why either. Perhaps he wants to keep an eye on us. After all if everything starts up again, you and I will be how do you say 'Major players'. "

He stared as Sam dressed in a silver suit with Jess, Sam's girl-friend wearing a dark-green dress, walked past them. Jess waved and smiled at them, he waved back, again checking the code. Yes, everyone was really everyone, he was really getting paranoid now. He really hated 'Shifters for making him suspect his own loved ones.