"Jesus Neo, did you get those basic operational programs?"
"Um, maybe."
"What did they tell you about flying a hovercraft?"
"It's just like driving a car."
"Oh shit." She leans back in her seat, trying not to touch anything.
"What?"
"Neo!"
"Aahhh!" Somehow, the ship is safe. She points.
"Ok, set her down, gently!" Silence. He turns to her.
"Did I really do that bad?"
"Do you want my honest opinion?"
"Yes… No…Maybe…"
"A Zionite could fly this thing better than you."
"That's harsh."
"But true."
"Come on Trinity, I wasn't that bad."
"You nearly hit seven poles, narrowly avoided the walls sixteen times, failed to brake thirteen…"
"I get the point,"
"Good. What did Tank say about the operational programs?"
"That they were 'major boring shit'…"
"Oh God."
"What?"
"You never did the basic operational programs."
"I guess not."
"Morpheus!"
"Trinity?" His head appeared from down the ladder. He did not want to sit with the learner.
"Do we still have the basic ops on file?"
"Of course."
"Good, I'm taking Neo in."
"In?" The One is ignored.
"I see. Be careful with him."
"I will."
"Hang on, what's going on?"
"We are going to the core." She grabs his writs, pulling him from the chair. The captain takes his seat.
"Why?"
"You need work."
"Why don't I like the sound of that?"
"Because you know I'll push you."
"Maybe."
"No maybes. Sit." He does as he's told, leaning back in the chair.
"I'm sorry."
"For what?"
"Disappointing you."
"You want to know a secret?"
"Sure."
"The first time I flew the Neb, we had to go back to Zion for repairs."
"Why?"
"Tank and his aversion to 'major boring shit'."
"Ah." They smiled softly, each waiting for the other to break the moment. It was Link that did.
"Are you sure you want basic ops? They're really simple."
"Load him up Link, he needs to know."
"Alright." The taps on the keyboard and screens echoed as the captain steered the ship to a safe place.
"Wow."
"Know what you did wrong?"
"Yeah, I do."
"Good."
"Can I try again?"
"Not today. There has been news from one of the ships, we have to go in. Four hours, be ready." The strong voice carried through the hull, touching metal and causing his elite crew to move about quickly, Neo's jack removed and the pair heading towards the galley. If they had four hours, they were going to make use of them, flying the Neb could wait for another day.
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A/N: Well, he can't be good at everything can he? Let me know what you think :) Any ideas about what type of scene you want next? Funny, serious, evil? Anything? Hope to hear from you all soon :)
Da Buffster: Your reviews are never too long :) Congratulations you succeeded in making me feel tons better :) I think I have a funny bit next and I just watched Reloaded again, I made notes! *Slaps herself* I have to stop doing that! School is over for me, no more analyzing movies! But I did it anyway. I have some spots to put new scenes in so yay! Did you know it was only 6 months between the first and second movie timeline wise? Scary. I'd love to hear from you again, especially if you tell me you have a Matrix fic I can read :)
Cinn: Of course I want your opinion, you are not weird, or not weird enough to freak me out anyway. Glad you like, I'd really like to hear any of your ideas, so please, review away. :)
Divamercury: Thanks for the tidbit, I think it's actually really useful, hence how I got this chapter. Took me about 4 mins with no care for spelling or whatever so, a good rule. I'll share my small amounts of research if you'll share yours :) There's something at the end of this if you want to look at it :)
Trinfan: I know it wasn't flying flying, but I think it was close enough. I shudder to think of what Neo would have been like at driving in the Matrix. :p I hope the characters stay true as I go. I think the next part will be a funny bit, I haven't decided yet :)
Xauhquia: Hello! *Waves* I know he didn't say it in the movies, my question really was this. Do you think it was the first time he said it when she died? Is it possible that the words had more meaning, imo, than other declarations because the audience had never heard him say it, or because he hadn't, even in the places the audience couldn't see? It wasn't the adding of words, nor the fact that he was saving her life that made that scene emotionally charged for me. There are some nuances in Neo and his speech you should have a go over. When, for instance, does he start using 'Trin' as a common form of address? When does he shorten it from 'Trinity' to just 'Trin'? Please, ponder and let me know…
Zion
The historic land of Israel as a symbol of the Jewish people. The Jewish people; Israel. A place or religious community regarded as sacredly devoted to God. An idealized, harmonious community; utopia.