Balancing Out the Equation.
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Matrix characters or the Matrix storyline. Seriously would I be here writing this story if I owned them? Come on people.
Special Note: Ashe can bend the rules of the Matrix almost as well as Neo can. She is not the One but she is able to go beyond the limitations set by the human mind. Most of the rebels are able to bend the rules a little bit but because most are not able to break the limitations of their mind, they are not able to do it as efficiently as Neo and Ashe. Ashe is not as powerful as Neo. She is a very valuable asset on either side. This is a story that happens during Reloaded. It may continue through to Revolutions. The crew's names come from the Matrix Trilogy and Game but have no correlation with the characters. These characters have merely borrowed the names but their personality was created by me.
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Chapter 1
Ashe walked around the Novalis. She, herself, was the first mate of the Novalis. She heard the news of Neo being the One many times. Ashe didn't know whether or not to believe it but it was good to have some sort of hope. She always wondered. If Neo was the One and Smith was his exact opposite, then why did Smith have no one to stand by him just like Neo had Trinity? If they balanced each other out, why did Smith stand alone? Most people would tell her that it was a dumb question and was easily explained by the fact that Smith was a program. Nothing more, nothing less. But she thought different. To be the opposite of Neo was to have emotions. Ashe believed he was capable of love but just denied it. Another human emotion.
Her captain, Tirant, was good friends with Morpheus and because of that she spent much time with his crew. Morpheus was a kind, but devoted man. He knew many things but his faith was invested in Neo and the Oracle. Trinity was devoted completely to Neo. Without doubt, she loved him. Never did she question him. Only followed what he did. Neo was more wary of himself. He did not know if he truly was the One like Morpheus believed. He was a good man, Neo, but ultimately he was not someone Ashe would devote herself to.
Ashe continued walking around when she was suddenly stopped by Adenias, the Operator of the Novalis. "Hey Ashe."
Ashe turned around to face Adenias and smiled. "Yeah. Problem?"
Adenias looked at Ashe. She was wearing what was considered a normal outfit. She wore a thick, loose white shirt and black pants with black boots. Her white shirt was long-sleeved and very itchy looking. Her pants, though, flattered her legs. She was skinny but also muscular. She also had very nice hips. Her boots came up right below her knees and had straps on the side of them. She was about five foot five. Her hair was long and was about four inches short of the waist. She had side bangs and her hair was beautiful and silky. It was almost impossible to describe. It was as though if her hair was black but highlighted. The brown mixed so perfectly with the black, but also at certain parts of her hair, it glowed as though if were gold. It flowed down her back and her side bangs framed her face perfectly. She must have just taken a shower. Most of the time, her hair was up. Not that Adenias was complaining, but it was unusual. Her face was small and her features were petite. Her eyes were a dark black. So dark that he could see his reflection in her eyes. Her ethnicity was Asian, but that didn't stop her from being absolutely stunning. Not to mention that she was about 27. Most men were absolutely infatuated with her, but she always turned down their requests.
Adenias couldn't deny it. He was also a bit attracted to her. Actually saying that he was "A bit attracted" would be a complete lie. He was head over heels in love with her.
Adenias, himself, was not unattractive. He was tall, about six foot, but not muscular. He had normal brown hair, but had gorgeous green eyes. He was a type that was more suited to a desk.
He shrugged and ran his hand through his hair. "The captain wants you. Seems like we're going back in."
Ashe groaned. "Again? Jeez, the last time we went in, I had to save our captain's butt from the Agents!" Adenias laughed. Ashe was not an ordinary rebel. She could bend the rules of the Matrix better than any other rebel except Neo. Her strength amazed him. She just seemed so perfect, but in reality she was the exact opposite. Unknown to Adenias, Ashe had gone through so much pain that the memories were what allowed her to do what she did. She never had a fixed opinion of anyone except one man. A man she hoped never to see again for she would have killed him on sight.
Adenias held the door open for Ashe and watched as she went through. As Ashe walked down the hallway, she turned around and said, "Thanks Adenias!" Ashe smiled at him as she continued walking backwards when she tripped. Ashe fell hard to the floor hitting her head. "Ow!" She rubbed the sore spot on her head. Adenias walked forward to Ashe trying to hide a smirk. He extended his hand out to her, "You okay?" Ashe gave him a smile taking his hand. Adenias helped her up. The moment Ashe was back on her feet, she told him, "Yes! Nothing can stop me!" Adenias was forced to hide his laughter once again as he watched Ashe run into the wall by accident.
Both walked up to the deck of the ship, one in good condition and the other in one piece. The entire crew was waiting for them. Haigen, Leton, Daxil, and the Captain, Tirant, stood waiting.
Haigen was an Asian, muscular man. He also was tall. About six foot as well. He had short black hair. He almost reminded Ashe of Ghost. He had a stern face, but every now and then he shot Ashe a smile. He was usually very serious and wasn't even that old. He was two or three years older than Ashe.
Daxil, on the other hand, was the complete opposite. He was Caucasian and made it his job to annoy Haigen. He was usually goofing off, which threw off the menacing first impression we gave. He was short but not shorter than Ashe. He was about three inches taller. He had mousy brown hair, and had a skimpy figure. But his appearance was the exact opposite of his heart.
Leton was more like the captain. Easygoing but can become very serious. He had blond hair and blue eyes. Ashe admired the blue eyes but not so much the blond hair. The blond hair did not bring out his blue eyes at all. Most people were too busy looking at the blond hair to notice the blue eyes. He had the figure of the ordinary, average man.
And finally the Captain. Captain Tirant was much more compassionate and sympathetic than Captain Roland of the Hammer. He had brown hair and brown eyes. He was taller than all the men on the ship. He had a intimidating presence, but once you got to know him, he was one of the best friends you could have.
Adenias strapped himself into the chair of the operator while Ashe walked over to Tirant. "Captain. For what reason are we going back in?"
Tirant shook his head and chuckled. "Ever to the point, huh, Ashe?" Ashe smiled. "Of course Captain. What kind of first mate would I be if I didn't?" Tirant laughed. Adenias then asked, "So Captain. Ready to tell us why I'm going to watch you get yourselves killed?" Ashe smiled and gave Tirant a high five. "Oh! Score for the Operator." Tirant rolled his eyes but then got suddenly serious. "Niobe has called a meeting." Ashe's smile dropped. "All the captains?"
"All." The silence was deafening. When all the captains were called, it meant bad news. "Well captain, we're still alive. Can't be all that bad." Ashe cracked a smile.
Daxil laughed so hard he almost fell over. Ashe frowned. "Daxil, it wasn't that funny. Seriously." Ashe looked at Daxil so sternly that then entire crew ended up laughing. Ashe, not being able to continue with the stare, started to smile herself.
Tirant cleared his throat and silenced everyone. "We will need to get to the point soon. Ashe, you will need to come with me to the meeting, but you will soon depart from us. You will need to guard the rest of us. It is not safe. The rest of the crew will stay with me."
Ashe nodded in acceptance. Tirant looked to Adenias. "You need to be watching very closely this time." Adenias, too, nodded. Tirant gave each of them a reassuring smile. "We need to get jacked in." The crew walked over to their seats and readied the system. All were soon were in the Matrix.
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Author's
Note
I've read my reviews and come to the conclusion that my
character, Ashe, should be written a little differently. I didn't
really write out Ashe to be the opposite of Trinity so I decide to
change her character. She's a bit overly bubbly but I don't want
a Mary-Sue and she's supposed to be the opposite of Trinity.
Trinity in my point of view is cold, gloomy, and is not a very happy
person nor does she express her feelings like Ashe. Also, thanks for
the reviews. Some people get angry getting those types of reviews,
but I call it constructive criticism! I knew my writing wasn't
perfect so thanks for the tips!