CHAPTER 6
As the car speeded down the highway to the airport, I noticed that
everything seemed to be going in slow motion. We passed a car that
I'm sure was going at a greater speed than us and the rain seemed to
stop in mid-air a few times, but I was too excited about the trip to
really care. I looked over at the front glass and saw the airport
coming into view. The rain picked up its force and thunder could now
be heard clapping. I must have spaced out for a minute or two
because, before I knew it, the car was stopping in front of the
helicopter terminal.
I got out of the car, hugged my parents, and said my good-byes. The
pilot was waiting inside the helicopter and was waving for me to get
inside. He was somewhat concerned about the rain affecting the
experience, but wasn't going to let it stop him. As I took my seat
the blades started spinning until we were ready for flight. My
parents got back into the car - still waving - and drove away. I
asked the pilot a few questions, but most of what he said was
incomprehensible. He sounded drunk and - I thought I was going crazy
- he disappeared for a quick moment. I looked out the window and let
the beautiful scenery, now coming into view, take my mind off of the
strange feeling I just got. Inside the helicopter were me, the pilot,
a guide................and a black dial-phone. Why this phone was
here and what it was connected to was beyond me. Maybe it was for
decoration, or maybe the pilot was just strange. I asked anyway.
"Why is that phone there?"
"That black dial phone? That's in case of an emergency. You don't
need to worry."
Worry? I wasn't worried about the phone, I was worried that if there
was an emergency, who would we call with a phone like that? I would
find that out soon enough. The helicoptor lifted off the ground and I
saw the cars turn into toys. The landscape started to look like a
view of the "Sim City" PC games. After we reached the proper altitude
I relaxed and sat back for a few minutes. The pilot and guide asked
me a few questions which I answered with little hesitation. After and
hour or so New Zealand came into view. That's when everything
changed.
The pilot and guide gave me an evil smirk and the helicopter started
spiralling toward the ground. They were pushing all kinds of controls
and the helicopter started to overheat. Suddenly the phone rang and I
looked at it. How is it ringing? I looked back at the pilot and
guide who were now shaking and transforming. Theyre uniforms peeling
to reveal black suits. Large pilot shades shrinking to small shining
shades.
The phone continued to ring while the Agents grabbed for me while
trying to regain control of the helcopter. Millions of thoughts ran
though my head as a familiar voice spoke to me. See you in Zion. I
picked up the phone and my whole life flashed in front of me as if
being transferred from one place to another.......and everything went
dark.
I slowly opened my eyes with such effort that I thought the vessels in
my head would burst. My head ached and my eyes burned. My vision
blurry, I felt around for anything. I felt nothing. My back was cold
and I was layong on a table.......made of steel. Hundreds of points
were aching around my body as I pulled a small needle out of my arm
with just as much effort as opening my eyes. A few minutes passed and
my vision became clear. Is this Zion? Am I free?
"Welcome to your new home; Zion."
A figure moved under the light and stared at me.
"Zion? What happened? Where am I?"
"You're free, DivineVirus."
Did I hear him right? Free? In Zion? No more fake reality? FREE!?
In other news, a large number of people have gone missing over the
past few weeks. Fowl play is not suspected, but the circumstances of
the disappearances have authorities puzzled. All 1624 cases reported
in the world are all linked by one thing. The 1624 people all played
a game called "Matrix Warrior" before they disappeared. Also, at all
the areas where the people were last seen, payphones or rotary-dial
phones were found with the phone off the hook. Searches have been
commenced for all the missing.
A helicopter was found off the coast of New Zealand this morning. It
is a helicopter that was reported to have a local student aboard. The
helicopter crashed after some technical difficulties and landed on a
coral reef bar. The bodies of the student, the pilot, and guide have
yet to be found. At this scene a phone was found just like all other
cases.
Creators of the game have declined an interview request and send their
deepest sympathies to the families of the missing. Since these
incidents, the game has been banned and removed from stores all over
the world.
Here I sit, in Zion, with everything I'm ever going to need anymore.
I have new family now, new friends, and a new life. Things will be
difficult, but at least they are real. I am now training under the
Great Morpheus. He thinks I have some potential, and he will take me
to the Oracle soon. It turns out that this whole event was planned by
Robert. Robert was DataAngel the whole time, and he was the figure
that welcomed me when I woke up. He knew that I had potential, so he
searched and found me.
Morpheus believes that I have a gift. He thinks I am the next One.
Well, I saw the movies. I know what it takes. I just have to
believe. Robert introduced me to just about every one of the 1624
people that were freed as well. I think I'm going to enjoy being a
part of a crew to help put an end to The Matrix. I just hope I don't
run into an Agent anytime soon.
Well, I guess I should end my story here. I may be back again
sometime. You may see me walking down the street. If you're lucky, I
may be seen by you in Zion. I hope you've learned the truth and I
hope you use that truth well.
Bye.........
End Transmission
As the car speeded down the highway to the airport, I noticed that
everything seemed to be going in slow motion. We passed a car that
I'm sure was going at a greater speed than us and the rain seemed to
stop in mid-air a few times, but I was too excited about the trip to
really care. I looked over at the front glass and saw the airport
coming into view. The rain picked up its force and thunder could now
be heard clapping. I must have spaced out for a minute or two
because, before I knew it, the car was stopping in front of the
helicopter terminal.
I got out of the car, hugged my parents, and said my good-byes. The
pilot was waiting inside the helicopter and was waving for me to get
inside. He was somewhat concerned about the rain affecting the
experience, but wasn't going to let it stop him. As I took my seat
the blades started spinning until we were ready for flight. My
parents got back into the car - still waving - and drove away. I
asked the pilot a few questions, but most of what he said was
incomprehensible. He sounded drunk and - I thought I was going crazy
- he disappeared for a quick moment. I looked out the window and let
the beautiful scenery, now coming into view, take my mind off of the
strange feeling I just got. Inside the helicopter were me, the pilot,
a guide................and a black dial-phone. Why this phone was
here and what it was connected to was beyond me. Maybe it was for
decoration, or maybe the pilot was just strange. I asked anyway.
"Why is that phone there?"
"That black dial phone? That's in case of an emergency. You don't
need to worry."
Worry? I wasn't worried about the phone, I was worried that if there
was an emergency, who would we call with a phone like that? I would
find that out soon enough. The helicoptor lifted off the ground and I
saw the cars turn into toys. The landscape started to look like a
view of the "Sim City" PC games. After we reached the proper altitude
I relaxed and sat back for a few minutes. The pilot and guide asked
me a few questions which I answered with little hesitation. After and
hour or so New Zealand came into view. That's when everything
changed.
The pilot and guide gave me an evil smirk and the helicopter started
spiralling toward the ground. They were pushing all kinds of controls
and the helicopter started to overheat. Suddenly the phone rang and I
looked at it. How is it ringing? I looked back at the pilot and
guide who were now shaking and transforming. Theyre uniforms peeling
to reveal black suits. Large pilot shades shrinking to small shining
shades.
The phone continued to ring while the Agents grabbed for me while
trying to regain control of the helcopter. Millions of thoughts ran
though my head as a familiar voice spoke to me. See you in Zion. I
picked up the phone and my whole life flashed in front of me as if
being transferred from one place to another.......and everything went
dark.
I slowly opened my eyes with such effort that I thought the vessels in
my head would burst. My head ached and my eyes burned. My vision
blurry, I felt around for anything. I felt nothing. My back was cold
and I was layong on a table.......made of steel. Hundreds of points
were aching around my body as I pulled a small needle out of my arm
with just as much effort as opening my eyes. A few minutes passed and
my vision became clear. Is this Zion? Am I free?
"Welcome to your new home; Zion."
A figure moved under the light and stared at me.
"Zion? What happened? Where am I?"
"You're free, DivineVirus."
Did I hear him right? Free? In Zion? No more fake reality? FREE!?
In other news, a large number of people have gone missing over the
past few weeks. Fowl play is not suspected, but the circumstances of
the disappearances have authorities puzzled. All 1624 cases reported
in the world are all linked by one thing. The 1624 people all played
a game called "Matrix Warrior" before they disappeared. Also, at all
the areas where the people were last seen, payphones or rotary-dial
phones were found with the phone off the hook. Searches have been
commenced for all the missing.
A helicopter was found off the coast of New Zealand this morning. It
is a helicopter that was reported to have a local student aboard. The
helicopter crashed after some technical difficulties and landed on a
coral reef bar. The bodies of the student, the pilot, and guide have
yet to be found. At this scene a phone was found just like all other
cases.
Creators of the game have declined an interview request and send their
deepest sympathies to the families of the missing. Since these
incidents, the game has been banned and removed from stores all over
the world.
Here I sit, in Zion, with everything I'm ever going to need anymore.
I have new family now, new friends, and a new life. Things will be
difficult, but at least they are real. I am now training under the
Great Morpheus. He thinks I have some potential, and he will take me
to the Oracle soon. It turns out that this whole event was planned by
Robert. Robert was DataAngel the whole time, and he was the figure
that welcomed me when I woke up. He knew that I had potential, so he
searched and found me.
Morpheus believes that I have a gift. He thinks I am the next One.
Well, I saw the movies. I know what it takes. I just have to
believe. Robert introduced me to just about every one of the 1624
people that were freed as well. I think I'm going to enjoy being a
part of a crew to help put an end to The Matrix. I just hope I don't
run into an Agent anytime soon.
Well, I guess I should end my story here. I may be back again
sometime. You may see me walking down the street. If you're lucky, I
may be seen by you in Zion. I hope you've learned the truth and I
hope you use that truth well.
Bye.........
End Transmission