Act 9: Rivers of Belief

Disclaimer:The Matrix, its characters, and its sequels are copyright Warner Bros. and are the creation of the Wachowski brothers. Titles of Acts 3 through 10 are snippets from songs by the music group Enigma. I'm just a rabid fan of both that owns nothing.

In the midst of the bustling dream world, yet another phone call was made. The phone rang three times before someone picked it up. Whoever had dialed began to talk without waiting for an acknowledgment.

"Hello Trinity. I don't know if you can hear this, or if you're even there. Either way, I have to say this, so that you'll know, so that you'll understand.

"We both know what we have to do. There's no way out of it. One way or another, this world is going to be changed, with or without my help. And if they have their way, it would mean that we lose, no matter what.

"But, if there's one thing I've learned, it's that we are capable of anything. All we have to do is believe that we can defy fate."

The voice paused here, and for a few seconds there was no sound at all. He then continued having found the right words.

"I believe we can have this both ways," Neo said, "and I intend to make sure we do. I'll see you soon, and we'll destroy the Matrix together.

"…I love you."

Click.

The End.

Author's Notes: It's finally done! After nearly two years! I hope that this has managed to keep you entertained (at least until the real deal comes out on May 15).

Right off the bat, I have to give big hugs to: Becky, for beta-reading the last few chapters, Jullian, for listening to my rants as I worked (I'll make it up to you, I promise!) and reading my drafts, and Obssidean and Ricky, for letting me abuse their aliases and inventing characters around them.

And then, I have to bow down to everyone who took the time to give me a review out of the kindness of their hearts. So thank you*takes a deep breath* MTS, Amberile, Christine Bubbles, Iluvmattdoran, Zephyr, Conlan, Centaur, IceWolf17, Scottishlass, jadedragon88, Ivy, PL, WG, faNatic, Daydreamer, chord, Blake, neofan, posh english tart, Multicolored Gypsy, and Morruniel. You people kick ass.