This is the final chapter of A Moment of Understanding. A warning to you
all now. I hope this fic was a happy light in the darkness after the end of
Revolutions for you all. Most writers have either chosen to close up shop
because of the events in it, while others are writing rather saddening
fics. I'm choosing to do neither. I know that the Neo and Trinity lovers
most likely feel like they've been punched in the stomach, and I'm going to
try to help you guys get through it, because I have to also. So there's my
rant, it will continue in the opening chapter of the new fic, coming out
within days. This final chapter begins, well; I'll let you guys figure it
out. One more thing- it flips between third person and first person.
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Prologue:
Another month has passed. Within the past few days, the Osiris has dropped their intel, the Logos has picked it up and all the ships have met to speak about this new information. In other words, Final Flight of the Osiris, Enter the Matrix, and the beginning of The Matrix: Reloaded, have taken place.
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"Zee, are we going to the gathering tonight?" Link asked as he put his clothes away.
"Yes, I wanted to go." Zee replied, walking over to help him with the small chore. "You always told me to check out what you fought for. I thought I did, but I want to see it through your eyes."
"All right. We'll go." Link smiled, pulling Zee into a tight embrace.
~~*~~
"I'm going to go down early, I wanted to hear the opening prayers. When will you be down?" Neo asked, poking his head into the shower stall.
"I'll be down shortly, go ahead without me." Trinity replied, turning in the shower to face him.
Neo paused before responding. Give him some credit- the woman he loved completely was in a shower, naked, before him- and yet, he didn't jump in with her.
"Okay. Don't be too long. I miss you." Neo replied, the last sentence a mere whisper. Trinity smiled softly, and reached out to touch his face.
"I know. Go."
~~*~~
~Wasn't I here just a month ago? ~ Neo thought, half listening to the conversation taking place in front of him. Just a month ago, he had been dancing rather sensuously with Trinity, not forty feet from where he was standing. Now, a month of nothing more than a chaste kiss before entering the Matrix was all that he had from her, and truthfully, he was insane. The blood in his body didn't know which way to flow. Of course, the moment she walked up the hallway, he felt her, and the blood rushed south. He could feel her because he'd been deprived of her so long. He could feel her because he wanted her. He could feel her because he had just excused himself from the conversation before him and was kissing her right now.
Her arms wrapped around his shoulders, pulling him to her. Her lips slid against and under his. Pulling away slightly, she breathed in. ~Like an angel. ~ Just the way she breathed was amazing. Pushing his forehead against hers, he spoke softly, turning his head as he spoke.
"I missed you." Oh God, that smile. The one she saves only for me. Brilliant.
"I can tell." Her voice is silky soft, insinuating too many things to comprehend. Most I don't care about.
"I was thinking..." I start, pulling back enough to catch her watching my lips- something I know means talking isn't as important right this second- before flicking up to look into my eyes. "Everyone is here."
I let her figure out my mind, of course, with most of the blood running south, I'm sure she could've read me like an open book the moment she walked in. Gripping my hand, her eyes are locked on mine.
"Follow me." Oh God, will I, to the ends of the earth if I must.
~~*~~
People seemed to be everywhere. Then again, the music can be heard all the way back to Neo and Trinity's room, at least, the thumps, that is. However, music wasn't on either's mind. Moving quickly to the elevator, the pair slipped in, shutting the doors before any other people can reach them. Moving together, Neo pushed Trinity into the wall of the elevator, his lips devouring her. Her skin, silky smooth and salty from sweat. His own skin felt like a fire was burning underneath it. The doors opened to an empty hall, and Neo was pushed slightly by Trinity to stop so they could get home.
Gripping her wrist- the veins making her skin uneven- he pulled her to his chest as they moved down the hall. Reaching their door, Neo barely took in the fact that many gifts were outside. Wrenching it open, the pair moved in as one. Having scarcely time enough to slam the door shut before Trinity was pulling his shirt over his head, Neo raised his arms up. Leaning forward, he allowed her to concentrate on both getting it off and his lips on her own. His hands finally came free from the shirt and they immediately moved to grasp Trinity's back.
Arching into Neo, Trinity's hands fell down to his chest, one slipping over his shoulders, while the other fell to the clasp of his pants. Neo paused, his breath stuck in his throat, as Trinity undid the clasp. Neo forgot his own job for a moment as Trinity slide his pants down his hips, revealing naked flesh before they dropped completely to the floor. Trinity moved her hand back up to his abdomen before giving a small whimper of protest, a signal to get her dress off. Neo complied readily. His hands moved around to the knot holding the beautiful dress together. Pulling blindly, desire controlling him, Neo couldn't get it.
Trinity kissed his temple softly before pulling away slightly. Neo, confused, stood there, unsure what to do until she turned around- her back facing him. Neo moved forward, his hands instantly grasping the knot while his lips moved along her neck to her shoulder. Practically feeling her melt into his kisses, Neo smiled at the satisfied sigh she emitted upon him sliding the dress off her shoulders- where it dropped in a heap to the floor. Neo's hands fell to Trinity's waist, turning her around to face him. Lips on lips- an explosion of sensations that had been prolonged for too much time. Neo slowly moved Trinity backwards until she lowered herself to the bed, pulling him with her with a slight tug of her hand.
Neo slid into her as if it was meant to be. God's most favored creations were meant to fuse this way, and they were going to celebrate it for as long as possible. Kissing him, Trinity felt Neo shift his weight to hold himself up over her as he rocked. She moved her hands to grip his back as she kissed his neck and then shifted upwards to his lips. God, being human was wonderful. Trinity felt Neo slid his nose along her cheek before his lips met hers- so softly, so lovingly. But the desire built up faster once he pulled his mouth from her slowly. She moved to place her temple against Neo's bicep as he rocked harder, passion driving him.
Trinity felt overcome by the euphoria building inside her, pushing in all directions. Raising her head up from against his arm, she knew Neo was watching her- her mouth open in pure ecstasy. Sliding her hands to wrap around Neo's neck, she felt the world fall away as the sensations hit the ceiling and proceeded to blow it open. Trinity slowly closed her mouth, watching Neo's eyes until he lowered his forehead to rest it against her lips. ~God, six months ago, he was a shivering unplugged with wide eyes. He believed me then because I was his only reality. Now, I cling to him because he's my only sense of life. ~ Trinity thought, looking into his eyes as he raised his head again, but ~something's wrong. ~
"Neo, what's wrong?" I wait, fear gripping me, the bliss already forgotten. "It's okay, you can tell me."
"Trinity..." Neo trails off. I can hear the fear in his voice.
"Don't be afraid." My God, I love him too much to bear.
"I can't lose you." He finally whispers out.
"You're not going to lose me." I love him. You hear me Neo? I love you. I reach down to grasp his hand and pull it up to our faces. "You feel this?" He nods slightly. "I'm never letting go." I won't, I can't, I love you too much.
Because I love him, I'll be there for him. I'll protect him. I'll never let go. I'll be here today, and tomorrow, and every day thereafter. Even in war and through death, I'll be there for him. I remember faintly when I brought him his dinner one night- and he was awake. I had spoken with Cypher afterwards- another unforgettable conversation- but I won't forget what had taken place in that room. He was supposed to be sleeping, but he awoke, and our lives changed forever because of that moment, as they are right now because of this moment. They changed because, for only a moment then, we understood each other, and we understand each other right now too. That moment of understanding was simple: I would be there for him then, and in six months, nothing's changed. I'll always be there for him. I'll always believe in him. I'll always love him.
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That's it. The end. {Sniff} I loved this fic, so much. It was completely original and, I think it was needed after Revolutions. It kind of came full circle with the cave sex scene from Reloaded I just did versus the "Trinity- bringing-Neo-dinner" scene my first chapter was about. Also because it started with a scene from The Matrix and ended with a scene from Reloaded. I hope you guys like, give me 7 reviews minimum because I want this fic to be the first one to hit 100 reviews!!! Come on! I know you guys can do it!!!!!! I love this fic, I will miss this fic, and I hope you guys do too. Give me long reviews! I'll start my newest fic for post-Revolutions right now, hopefully to be up within hours, if not, days. I thank you all for the positive reviews, and please, if you have anything you want to ask, e-mail me at Lh52goalie@aol.com. Hasta Luego (Until Later).
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Prologue:
Another month has passed. Within the past few days, the Osiris has dropped their intel, the Logos has picked it up and all the ships have met to speak about this new information. In other words, Final Flight of the Osiris, Enter the Matrix, and the beginning of The Matrix: Reloaded, have taken place.
~~*~~
"Zee, are we going to the gathering tonight?" Link asked as he put his clothes away.
"Yes, I wanted to go." Zee replied, walking over to help him with the small chore. "You always told me to check out what you fought for. I thought I did, but I want to see it through your eyes."
"All right. We'll go." Link smiled, pulling Zee into a tight embrace.
~~*~~
"I'm going to go down early, I wanted to hear the opening prayers. When will you be down?" Neo asked, poking his head into the shower stall.
"I'll be down shortly, go ahead without me." Trinity replied, turning in the shower to face him.
Neo paused before responding. Give him some credit- the woman he loved completely was in a shower, naked, before him- and yet, he didn't jump in with her.
"Okay. Don't be too long. I miss you." Neo replied, the last sentence a mere whisper. Trinity smiled softly, and reached out to touch his face.
"I know. Go."
~~*~~
~Wasn't I here just a month ago? ~ Neo thought, half listening to the conversation taking place in front of him. Just a month ago, he had been dancing rather sensuously with Trinity, not forty feet from where he was standing. Now, a month of nothing more than a chaste kiss before entering the Matrix was all that he had from her, and truthfully, he was insane. The blood in his body didn't know which way to flow. Of course, the moment she walked up the hallway, he felt her, and the blood rushed south. He could feel her because he'd been deprived of her so long. He could feel her because he wanted her. He could feel her because he had just excused himself from the conversation before him and was kissing her right now.
Her arms wrapped around his shoulders, pulling him to her. Her lips slid against and under his. Pulling away slightly, she breathed in. ~Like an angel. ~ Just the way she breathed was amazing. Pushing his forehead against hers, he spoke softly, turning his head as he spoke.
"I missed you." Oh God, that smile. The one she saves only for me. Brilliant.
"I can tell." Her voice is silky soft, insinuating too many things to comprehend. Most I don't care about.
"I was thinking..." I start, pulling back enough to catch her watching my lips- something I know means talking isn't as important right this second- before flicking up to look into my eyes. "Everyone is here."
I let her figure out my mind, of course, with most of the blood running south, I'm sure she could've read me like an open book the moment she walked in. Gripping my hand, her eyes are locked on mine.
"Follow me." Oh God, will I, to the ends of the earth if I must.
~~*~~
People seemed to be everywhere. Then again, the music can be heard all the way back to Neo and Trinity's room, at least, the thumps, that is. However, music wasn't on either's mind. Moving quickly to the elevator, the pair slipped in, shutting the doors before any other people can reach them. Moving together, Neo pushed Trinity into the wall of the elevator, his lips devouring her. Her skin, silky smooth and salty from sweat. His own skin felt like a fire was burning underneath it. The doors opened to an empty hall, and Neo was pushed slightly by Trinity to stop so they could get home.
Gripping her wrist- the veins making her skin uneven- he pulled her to his chest as they moved down the hall. Reaching their door, Neo barely took in the fact that many gifts were outside. Wrenching it open, the pair moved in as one. Having scarcely time enough to slam the door shut before Trinity was pulling his shirt over his head, Neo raised his arms up. Leaning forward, he allowed her to concentrate on both getting it off and his lips on her own. His hands finally came free from the shirt and they immediately moved to grasp Trinity's back.
Arching into Neo, Trinity's hands fell down to his chest, one slipping over his shoulders, while the other fell to the clasp of his pants. Neo paused, his breath stuck in his throat, as Trinity undid the clasp. Neo forgot his own job for a moment as Trinity slide his pants down his hips, revealing naked flesh before they dropped completely to the floor. Trinity moved her hand back up to his abdomen before giving a small whimper of protest, a signal to get her dress off. Neo complied readily. His hands moved around to the knot holding the beautiful dress together. Pulling blindly, desire controlling him, Neo couldn't get it.
Trinity kissed his temple softly before pulling away slightly. Neo, confused, stood there, unsure what to do until she turned around- her back facing him. Neo moved forward, his hands instantly grasping the knot while his lips moved along her neck to her shoulder. Practically feeling her melt into his kisses, Neo smiled at the satisfied sigh she emitted upon him sliding the dress off her shoulders- where it dropped in a heap to the floor. Neo's hands fell to Trinity's waist, turning her around to face him. Lips on lips- an explosion of sensations that had been prolonged for too much time. Neo slowly moved Trinity backwards until she lowered herself to the bed, pulling him with her with a slight tug of her hand.
Neo slid into her as if it was meant to be. God's most favored creations were meant to fuse this way, and they were going to celebrate it for as long as possible. Kissing him, Trinity felt Neo shift his weight to hold himself up over her as he rocked. She moved her hands to grip his back as she kissed his neck and then shifted upwards to his lips. God, being human was wonderful. Trinity felt Neo slid his nose along her cheek before his lips met hers- so softly, so lovingly. But the desire built up faster once he pulled his mouth from her slowly. She moved to place her temple against Neo's bicep as he rocked harder, passion driving him.
Trinity felt overcome by the euphoria building inside her, pushing in all directions. Raising her head up from against his arm, she knew Neo was watching her- her mouth open in pure ecstasy. Sliding her hands to wrap around Neo's neck, she felt the world fall away as the sensations hit the ceiling and proceeded to blow it open. Trinity slowly closed her mouth, watching Neo's eyes until he lowered his forehead to rest it against her lips. ~God, six months ago, he was a shivering unplugged with wide eyes. He believed me then because I was his only reality. Now, I cling to him because he's my only sense of life. ~ Trinity thought, looking into his eyes as he raised his head again, but ~something's wrong. ~
"Neo, what's wrong?" I wait, fear gripping me, the bliss already forgotten. "It's okay, you can tell me."
"Trinity..." Neo trails off. I can hear the fear in his voice.
"Don't be afraid." My God, I love him too much to bear.
"I can't lose you." He finally whispers out.
"You're not going to lose me." I love him. You hear me Neo? I love you. I reach down to grasp his hand and pull it up to our faces. "You feel this?" He nods slightly. "I'm never letting go." I won't, I can't, I love you too much.
Because I love him, I'll be there for him. I'll protect him. I'll never let go. I'll be here today, and tomorrow, and every day thereafter. Even in war and through death, I'll be there for him. I remember faintly when I brought him his dinner one night- and he was awake. I had spoken with Cypher afterwards- another unforgettable conversation- but I won't forget what had taken place in that room. He was supposed to be sleeping, but he awoke, and our lives changed forever because of that moment, as they are right now because of this moment. They changed because, for only a moment then, we understood each other, and we understand each other right now too. That moment of understanding was simple: I would be there for him then, and in six months, nothing's changed. I'll always be there for him. I'll always believe in him. I'll always love him.
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That's it. The end. {Sniff} I loved this fic, so much. It was completely original and, I think it was needed after Revolutions. It kind of came full circle with the cave sex scene from Reloaded I just did versus the "Trinity- bringing-Neo-dinner" scene my first chapter was about. Also because it started with a scene from The Matrix and ended with a scene from Reloaded. I hope you guys like, give me 7 reviews minimum because I want this fic to be the first one to hit 100 reviews!!! Come on! I know you guys can do it!!!!!! I love this fic, I will miss this fic, and I hope you guys do too. Give me long reviews! I'll start my newest fic for post-Revolutions right now, hopefully to be up within hours, if not, days. I thank you all for the positive reviews, and please, if you have anything you want to ask, e-mail me at Lh52goalie@aol.com. Hasta Luego (Until Later).