Roxi's Story

By Larkin Flora

Disclaimer: Trinity, Tank, Neo and Morpheus are not mine(too bad). Roxi, Demi, Calisto, Tes, Creator, Serenity, Sorrow and Gemini are my original characters (with the help of Amanda)

The Fight

          I woke in the morning with Tessel by my side.  He was still sleeping and I brushed his hair back with my finger tips. He opened his eyes and smiled.  I kissed him on the forehead the nose and then the lips.

          "Good morning," I said happily, "Time to get up sleepyhead. I fight Neo today!  Oh boy, any tips?"

          "Yeah, fight your hardest.  Oh, and if he jumps over you, turn and kick.  Works every time."

          "Ok thanks. I think I'm gonna go get some slop now.  Want to come?"

          "Na, I'll pick some later. I got to go check in on the control room," he smiled and laughed, "See you 'round Roxi." And he walked out.

          I decided not to waste any time, I wanted as much advice on today's fight as possible. "Lets see, Demi said Calisto wanted to talk to me.  Ok then, I'll go see him." I walked to the mess hall first, Calisto never missed a meal.  I walked in. There he was.

          "Hey Roxi! I have some tips for you. Ya know, on today's fight."

          "Yeah, Demi told me." He got up and took my hand.
          "Come on, lets go somewhere else to talk," he laughed and looked behind us, "Just incase anyone wants to here these tips, we'll be in my room."

          "Ha, ha, ha. Very funny Calisto. Like I need to know what your telling her. Roxi, I've heard what he has to say and it's not worth it. I would be the best person to ask about how to fight me today." Neo smiled, "After all, I am The One."

          "Yeah, yeah. We all know how great you are at fighting.  I only hear the stories what, every day," Trinity said in mock annoyance.

          "Oh come on Trin, you know you love me."

          "Oh you know…" This would be interesting but Calisto was urging us to get a move on so I left.

          We went into his room and he shut the door, which I found a little odd.

          "Uh, Roxi?" Calisto said, more than a little embarrassed, "This isn't exactly about the fight, I just wanted you to know that I like you. I like you a lot."

          "Oh, uh, well, um…" what do you say to your lovers best friend? "Calisto, Tes and I are, well, we're together."

          "Oh. I should have figured. Well, what can I say to that? Uh, sorry for that, I guess. I'll see you later." I took the hint and left.

          I fought poorly; I had too much on my mind.  Two guys were practically falling at my feet.  What was I supposed to do, just forget about it?

          Trinity wasn't in a good mood when I came out.

          "What the hell were you doing in there? You can fight better than that. What's wrong with you?"

          "I just am having an off day. Everyone has off days."  I started to tremble; I was trying not to cry. I wanted to scream at her and run to my room, but I new a temper tantrum wasn't going to get me anywhere.  Trinity apparently noticed.

          "Uh oh. We need a girl talk." She took my arm and pulled me along to my room. I sat down on my bed and started to full out cry. She just rocked me and waited until I was done.

          Finally I was all cried out, so I pulled out of the hug, and wiped my eyes.

          "What's wrong, dear heart?"

          "I, I think I may be," sniff, "In love."