Niobe sat in the pilots cabin of the Logos, pondering what to say. She was just about to report back to Councillor Hamann. It had been a full three days since she and Morpheus had gone to find her ship, and its crew, and she was needing to report back to him and tell him some details before they return, which would be soon.
She held the headpiece to her head, took a deep breath, clarifying what she would say, and started talking, with a little flourish on the keyboard.
"Zion control, this is Captain Niobe, from the Aleda. I request a secure line to speak with Councillor Hamann, he's expecting my call. Thank you."
The Zion Control officer shook her head at the strange request, and made her way to the councillor's apartment, praying it wasn't a hoax, scared of the consequences. She left her loyal friend to cover for her place, and prayed her knees didn't buckle out when she arrived.
"Councillor Hamann? I have had a Captain Niobe, requesting to talk to you. She says that you're expecting the call. Is that right?"
"Oh, yes. Yes, thank you. Lead the way. They are borrowing my ship, the Aleda, for a little mission."
"Oh, thank-goodness for that, I was worried it was a hoax, and my job was gone!"
The Councillor chuckled, and followed the young Zion born out of his apartment and to the control centre, where he took the headset she gave him.
"Yes? Did you find them?"
"Councillor- " she paused.
"What? Did you find your ship? Where they there?"
"Yes, we found the Logos. We're gonna be returning at about 3 in the morning, so could you clear out the dock for us. You've got a few surprises coming your way, and I think its best not to have anyone on the Dock to find out before time."
"Okay, I can assure you the Dock will be clear of all personnel by 3AM. I hope you have some good news. I will refrain from asking now, as I'll only be asking for more detail, and it would be better to hear it all in one go. Say 'hello' to Morpheus for me." He chuckled again "Your lucky your not here right now, Lock really blew his cool when he found out I sent you on a mission with your ex. Or would that be him now?" His eyes seemed to sparkle as he laughed softly.
Niobe let out a very, very rare chuckle, as well. "Yes, well, I think I don't mind his prophecy stuff now, since Neo has actually proved he could saved us, the One, or not. At the moment I'm tending towards the former, actually." She gave a slight pause, before continuing. "Well, I will see you in a few hour then. Please make sure the Dock is clear of all people, I don't want to start a riot. Or panic. Okay, Captain Niobe out."
Councillor Hamann stared at the headset in his hand for a few seconds, just wondering what she meant, and slightly curious about what he would be presented with at 3 o' clock.
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Ok, I know its short, and it doesn't have the review thanks in it. Sorry. I've only just written it, and I think you deserve to read this as soon as possible, since I haven't updated for a week. I will do a fuller chapter next time, and you should have it tomorrow, or soon after. There will be full thanks to all reviewers then, but thanks to all that have helped.
