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"She started to stick up for me, and I trusted her. The first person I trusted in four years. I thought we'd make it. I thought maybe if she were there to protect me everything would be ok. We'd see the other side. But then he found out she told me. God Trin, it was horrible." He looked away again, unable to stop the pain breaking through his voice. Trinity laid a hand on his shoulder.
"You don't have to tell me if you don't want too. I'll understand."
"No. You need to hear this. I need to tell you." She nodded.
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"Anna, come in here a sec. Jane, Tom, you two go on ahead, we won't be long." The three at the door turned at the sound of Vince's voice. They were all scared of him now.
Before she left, Anna turned to look Thomas in the eye. They both knew what was happening. He had found out. So this was goodbye.
Gently, she laid a hand on his shoulder, and he knew what she wanted to say.
'I'm sorry. Keep it up. Keep going.'
He nodded gently, before her father took her in a tight grip. His mother quickly grabbed his hand and pulled him out of the door. He looked back longingly as they scrambled into the car. His one friend was walking willingly towards her death, and he was too scared to stop it. He wouldn't be there to hear her empty screams. She wouldn't cry.
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After that, things were different. If he wanted us to do something, we did it, or we died. Sometimes I considered just not doing it, and then hoping he killed me quick." He voice had become cold, emotionless.
"God, Neo, that's horrible." Her words were filled with shock as she tried to gain an understanding of his past life.
"What did he ask for?"
"Stuff." He shrugged.
"Alcohol mostly. He always blamed the drink when he hit us. Mum always forgave him. She said she did anyway. I think she was just scared, like I was."
"What happened to him?"
"He was picked up for rape. Some girl he found in a club. It all came out in court. Mum told them the whole story. I tried to stop her. It was too late anyway, for both of us. Mum turned to drink as well. I tried to help Trin, I swear, I did." He turned to Trinity, his voice filled with guilt, his face wet with tears. Softly, she pulled him down to lean against her shoulder, kissing him and the top of his head. As he finally calmed down, he spoke again, his words quieter, echoing round the metallic room.
"She went into to hospital when I was fifteen. They tried to take me into care but I didn't like the lady who ran the place. She hated me. I ran eventually, couldn't take anymore of their shit. I was so scared Trin, but I had to get away." He looked up at her.
"I had too. I never fit in wherever I went. I guess now I know why." He laughed coldly.
"Eventually I found a place I could stay where they liked me. I got a place at University, studying Computers. I guess you know the rest." She smiled into his hair.
"Why didn't you tell me Neo? I could have helped."
He shook his head.
"No, you couldn't. I don't think anybody could. I thought it was all in the past, behind me. Figured I'd never have to think about it again. He was in there for life. What's he doing out?"
"I don't know Neo, but you have to stop thinking about him. You're the One. The saviour of the human race. You can fight agents and fly. What can he do Neo? Nothing. Sure, he's big and tough and scary looking, but he's not you. He's not special like you are."
"But he still has power over me, he still scares me. You saw what happened back there. It could happen again."
"No, Neo. It won't. Because I will always be at your side, I will never leave. I will always be right there to support you; I won't let him stop you. Ok?" He nodded silently, unconvinced.
"Please, Neo. Believe me."
"I do." He looked at her, complete belief written all over his face. He would believe her, and stay with her and love her till the end of his days, and they both knew it. Kissing him softly on the top of his head, Trinity said,
"C'mon Neo, get some sleep. We've got another few hours before your next shift."
He nodded again and lay down next to her, taking her up in his arms, holding her close.
As Trinity quickly drifted off to sleep, a single thought crossed his mind before Neo closed his eyes and held Trinity close.
'I made it Anna, I really did'
Fin.
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A/N: Wow, so sorry it took so long! It was mostly ready, but there was one part that wouldn't de-corny-fy itself! I think it's done now though. Thanks for all the reviews, I think that's the most I've ever got for one chappie. Except Sure As Hell, but that's just cuz I'm not gonna update that one till I've done Conclusions. So here are all your thanks…
Angel-of-Lightness- Heya! Thank you! Didn't they lock up that guy who wrote the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy? They only had so much studio time and they had the idea but no script, so they all locked him up with a pen and paper and that's why it's so weird. I have no idea who 'they all' are though. Could I have Mini Cheddars instead of crackers? Or Rich Tea Biscuits? I love Rich Tea Biscuits (as my dear friend who keeps me fed with them well knows). Hope you didn't die. That so wouldn't be good…
thedepressionofeeyore – I love your name! You check like every four hours? Wow, that's majorly cool. Thanks for the review, hope you like this.
Divamercury- Your hooked! Yay! I made someone hooked! Go me and all that. Continuing…
Trinity on the run- I inspire you? Ok, that's freaky. Honestly, I don't think I write that well, I have a lot of problems with characterisation, but y'know, if that's what you think, I ain't got no problem with it…
la la la la la la la PLOP- S***, F***, B*****, uhhhh, can't think of any others right now. Bollocks, (and that would be the point when you stopped filling in my blank mind on msn!). I am so v soz that Neo swore, but it was all to keep him in character. Of course I wouldn't swear in real life…
Starlight623- Happens to me all the time, so very annoying! Yeah Vince is creepy. I actually got his name from a guy I know who does panto, (and me and my friend nicknamed 'the park bench'), and he *really* wasn't pleased to hear I'd named an evil scary guy after him!
tiggerriffic Jo- Yeah, Jo, you just read it cuz your ma mate! I know you!
thereisnobrain- Evil army of demented bunny rabbits? Wow, sounds scary. Hope you understand this, if there's anything you don't get, do tell and thou shalt answer.
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All constructed criticism welcome, though no flames. But I do enjoy answering flames, but this is the last chappie so I won't be able to. Ah well, hope you liked. Cookies for all reviewers (choc chip!). Must go, by hot chocolate awaits!
