Authors note: Thank you for the very kind reviews so far! I should probably mention that these chapters can be read as either one shots or as part of a whole story, I do plan to progress the chapters as if they are following a structured timeline. The basic concept so far is that due to the matrix suffering a cataclysmic glitch a year ago, Trinity (and the other rebels) have found that they can move around the marix world with no worries of the Agents attacking them. Seeing this as a once in a lifetime opportunity to observe the agents to learn their secrets, Trinity starts spending time with them to see what information she can get that could help the rebels defeat them in the future. The only problem? She didn't realise just how much of an effect Smith would have on her…
Elven Star Angel – Wow thank you for your review, that is some very high praise indeed! I remember reading 5M1TH's fics too years ago and loved them, I wonder whatever happened to 5M1TH? I would love for them to write some more.
Just realised I never put down a disclaimer at the start: All lyrics and the movie are owned by their respective creators, these fics are just for fun.
The Monster- Andrew Baena and Brian Storm (Eminem and Rihanna cover)
His hands grasped hold of her hips so tightly she knew there would be bruises later, his lips assaulted her neck and throat with warm powerful kisses that caused her to gasp at the sensation. Her left hand was currently grasping the back of his neck before dragging her fingers up through his hair, she didn't want him to stop the incredible assault on her throat, especially the way he used his tongue to elicit goose bumps all over her body.
She had no idea how she had got here, how they had got to this point, nor could she focus on anything else around her, be it sight, sound or smell… nothing else existed, the whole world was a dark blur, apart from the man in front of her. He'd wrapped his arms around her pulling her flush against him, she could now feel every inch of his body, his strong chest felt good against hers.
Moving her arms around his neck, she placed her hands on either side of his face so that she could pull his head away from her neck and level with her face. With such ferocity and passion she crashed her lips against his, both were fighting for control and dominance over the kiss but neither wanted to give it up. She wrapped her arms tightly around his neck effectively locking him in place so that he could not escape her grasp. His tongue begged entry into her mouth and she gladly allowed it, her own dancing with his. She had to remind herself to breath, she was so caught up in him, those eyes...
As the kiss slowed down, the two of them found themselves opening their eyes gradually whilst still placing feather light kisses on the others lips, both of their breathing was ragged and all over the place.
Something deep within her warmed her to the very core, this man made her heart race and her senses alight, he had ignited something powerful within her that she could not deny. There were certain words in her mind, in her heart that she longed to say to him, she wished she could tell him…
Sensing her nervousness he slowly whispered to her lips 'Trinity'
Would he say those words first? She wondered…
'Trinity'
'TRINITY!'
With a sudden shock Trinity quickly sat up in bed, nearly colliding with Morpheus as he sat at her bedside shaking her shoulder, where was she? What was going on?
He hadn't meant to scare her, he only meant to rouse her from her slumber gently!
'Hey hey Trinity relax!' exclaimed Morpheus trying to calm the anxious woman down.
Looking to her companion wide eyed and confused.
'It's okay it's just me, you were dreaming!' he tried to settle her down.
Realisation began dawning on Trinity's face once the fog of sleep cleared away from her fuzzy mind as she realised she had fallen asleep in her bunk and was still on the Nebuchadnezzar.
Taking a few minutes to steady her breathing she looked to the older man next to her.
'Morpheus…what the hell?' was all she could muster.
Smiling slightly at his young friend's amusing state, he held his hands up in mock apology.
'I'm sorry Trinity I did not mean to scare you like that, I was hoping to have a quick word with you and you were obviously dreaming'
Feeling as if she had just been caught out even though she had done nothing wrong, she tensed up slightly as the full memory of her dream came flooding back full force, It was all she could do not to damn well blush right then and there!
Luckily for her Morpheus had not noticed (or at least chose not to make it aware he had)
'I just wanted to have a chat with you about your recent 'missions' into the matrix' He started off casually.
'Okay, what about them do you want to chat about?' Trinity answered back cautiously. Morpheus had been her mentor, her father figure and most importantly her friend ever since she first arrived here, she felt bad about having to be wary around him, he only cared for her wellbeing but still she felt that she should proceed with caution.
Looking to his young comrade he begun…
'You've been spending a lot of time in the matrix recently…'
'Which I explained was to research and observe how the agents operate, you knew this when I first begun'
Placing both hands on her shoulders as if to reassure her, he continued…
'I know Trinity, I know that and it was an incredibly brave thing for you to do, especially when we do not know how long this glitch could last for, the agents could turn at any second and there would be nothing we could do to stop them'
Looking into the eyes of her older friend, Trinity adjusted her position as she sat back in bed.
Morpheus continued some more…
'This is the first time we have had unprecedented access to the matrix without fear of the agents causing us problems and your research is so very important to how we could fight and defend ourselves against them in the future'
'So what's the problem Morpheus?' She asked slowly, looking up into his eyes.
Looking to the young woman in front of him, Morpheus took a deep breath.
'I'm just worried about you Trinity. I'm worried about you spending so much time in there and with the agents all around you, being in there with 'him'
Trinity knew he was referring to Smith
'The glitch may be preventing the agents from seeing you as a danger or a threat but you must remember to not get lulled into a false sense of security Trinity…he's manipulative, a monster and would not hesitate to put a bullet into you the second that glitch is fixed. They may seem co operative, peaceful and possibly even friendly but make no mistake they are dangerous Trinity, don't be fooled by anything they say.'
Whatever warmth Trinity had felt due to the dream was now replaced by a cold numbness, she knew Morpheus spoke sense and only had her safety in mind, but for some reason the truth hurt and it hurt for her to accept it.
Morpheus had remained silent whilst Trinity sat and pondered over her thoughts and his recent words.
'I promise I will be careful Morpheus, I know what they are, I've seen what they are capable of, I just want to make the most of this opportunity we have whilst we have it, it may mean the difference between life and death in the future'. Trinity pleaded to him.
Morpheus considered her words thoroughly and although he was not happy about the situation (he was fine with her observing the agents from afar but not actively conversing herself with them) he had to accept that she had taken on this personal mission and would not be deterred from it.
Nodding slowly he placed his hands back on her shoulders caringly.
'Ok just no heroics and if things look like they are going wrong, get out of there immediately! You here me?'
Placing her hands on top of his and grasping them tightly she looked to him with a soft smile.
'I promise Morpheus'
Satisfied with her answer, Morpheus slowly nodded once more, got to his feet and left her to her thoughts.
Watching the retreating back of her mentor and friend, Trinity remained in her sitting position in bed and thought some more on their discussion.
She knew that the truce had only come about because of the glitch, there was no way she and Smith would be conversing now had that not happened. They would still be enemies…but were they not still enemies? It certainly didn't feel like it. She had gotten to spend time with the agent and she had found something about him that she couldn't quite understand. Morpheus' words came back to mock her, of course they were still enemies, the glitch had given everyone a false sense of reality. The agents would attack them without a second's hesitation, would Smith attack her then? Would everything they had spoke about be for nothing?
A single flash of hurt and anguish filled her at the thought.
Her dream had awakened something inside of her, something she thought she would never feel again.
Something she was supposed to feel for 'The One'…
Neo.
She lay back down and pulled her sheets over her again, the memory of the dream replaying in her mind over and over again.
Could Smith really still be a monster after all the trust they had achieved?
A single tear escaped down her cheek and landed on the pillow below, she wasn't sure what to believe anymore.
All she knew was that it was not Neo she had been dreaming about…
It was Smith.
-x-
'I'm friends with the monster that's under my bed, get along with the voices inside of my head
You're trying to save me, stop holding your breathand you think I'm crazy, yeah, you think I'm crazy'.