"I don't understand, why doesn't anyone else think a ship should stay?" He pushed a shirt into the bag.

"Because they don't believe what our captain does."

"Why did Captain Niobe and Morpheus seem to be at odds?"

"She's a strong captain but she doesn't believe. Same as most of the others." She shrugged.

"Have you ever been on another ship?"

"No."

"Why not?"

"I've never needed to. Morpheus and the Neb are where I work best."

"Oh, alright."

"Is there something wrong Neo?"

"No, I just wondered if there was something between the captains."

"Which ones?"

"I don't know. I got the distinct impression that no one really wanted to help but they did."

"It's a choice between Lock and Morpheus. Lock doesn't inspire much."

"I noticed, he seems pretty determined to do it his way."

"There is no other way with Deadbolt."

"Is that why they helped us, because we gave them a choice?"

"Probably. And Morpheus is a very persuasive when he wants to be."

"Yeah, I know." They smiled at each other, packing still.

"What really made you ask about Niobe?"

"I don't know, just a feeling I got from her and Morpheus. Nothing really."

"Alright." A pause.

"Trin, how do you get all your stuff to fit into your bag?"

"Didn't you ever go camping Neo?"

"Will you laugh if I say no?"

"I was thinking about it."

"Well, I haven't and technically."

"Nor have I. Being on this ship teaches you a lot though. Here." She reached for his bag.

"What?" Her look was curious as she pulled out an object from his bag.

"You want to take that into Zion?"

"Well, I don't want to leave it here, it might get thrown out."

"Neo, you want to keep a twisted bit of wire?"

"I was trying to make something." He replied blushing.

"What?"

"Doesn't matter, I'm as bad at craft here as I was plugged in."

"You could get a download you know."

"But it wouldn't be useful."

"So? I've got plenty of useless downloads in my head."

"Like what?"

"Like hairdressing, fashion design and performing arts."

"Really? What do you perform?"

"Music, solo."

"No, what instrument?"

"Violin." His bag was repacked with plenty of room and she turned back to her own.

"You know how to play the violin?" He asked incredulous.

"Yes, and I sing too. I'm not good, but I could do it in a pinch."

"That's really cool."

"It's useless trivia."

"Is there a trivia upload?"

"No."

"Why?"

"So you don't go looking for it."

"So there is one?" His eyes sparkled as he tried to shove more into his bag.

"Neo, you are not taking that with you, it's too heavy." He held up the offending object.

"But I want to."

"You can't Neo, you'll never be able to carry it."

"Please?"

"Neo."

"Please?"

"Neo, no puppy dog eyes, they don't work on me." He quickly became all business.

"Alright, what about a compromise?"

"What are the terms?"

"I don't put this in my bag and you find me a craft program."

"What kind of craft?"

"Jewelry making and metal work."

"Jewelry?"

"Yeah, I saw all those good luck charms and things in Zion and I figured when the war was over, I, um."

"Would make jewelry? You are full of surprises Neo. You have yourself a compromise." She smiled, kissing him.

"What was that for?" He asked, trailing his fingers over her cool skin.

"Because you surprise me." She replied with slight laugh. He grinned and continued packing his bag.

"Hey Trin?"

"Yes?"

"Um, you know that bit of metal you found before?"

"Yes?"

"What does it look like to you?" Raising an eyebrow she inspected the twisted wire.

"A flower or a star." She replied after a moments thought.

"Not a heart?" He asked, slightly disappointed.

"Not really. No, there, a heart around them both."

"Good." He smiled, opening his bag for inspection.

"You learn fast. Why did you ask?"

"I wanted to know if I got it right."

"Ok." She didn't ask any more, letting him have his silence. It didn't last long.

"I've been out almost a year now."

"I know."

"And we've been us six months."

"What are you getting at Neo?" She asked with a slight smile.

"I, um, well, I."

"You what Neo?"

"I made the thing for you." He replied, blushing and looking away.

"You did?"

"Yeah, I. I wanted to give you something, that I made."

"Thank you Neo." She pressed her lips to his, holding him in her arms.

"For surprising you?" He asked with a slight smile.

"No, for being you."

"I should be me more often."

"You should pack your bag."

"I did, all done! See?" His eyes were alight with child-like pride.

"Well done Neo. You can pack it yourself when we leave."

"Ok." His smile matched his eyes and for a moment she wondered what would kill that.

"Well done Neo." She repeated, eyes falling to her bag with worried thoughts.

"Trin? What is it?"

"Nothing Neo, just a stray thought."

"What?"

"Nothing."

"Trin?"

"Yes?" And he kissed her, trying to take the sorrow and worry from her face by affirming his love for her. Holding him close, she allowed herself to realise just how important this one man was to her. He was her world and there was nothing she wouldn't give for him. But it was so hard to bear the thoughts that plagued her, the various ways the worlds could try to take him from her. The ways those in power in the last city would rob him of that childish glee at having achieved something on his own. In the middle of the end of the world, he was ecstatic that he had managed to pack a bag. Tears fought in her eyes and she broke the kiss, turning away, picking up her bag and heading back to her room to store it. She may love him, and she knew that he loved her, but she would not let him see her cry. For a moment, the tears could have won and leaked out onto her face. But then she regained control and looked around her room. She would never let them see her cry. He was standing at her door when she opened it and together they headed to the Core for some sparring.

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A/N: Hiya everyone, I hope this chapter was at least a little cute. And yes, I am insane, and I really can picture Neo making jewelry and Trinity playing Violin or singing. So there :p Anyway, if you can think of anything you would like to read about conversation wise, please let me know, I was thinking of doing a Morpheus/Niobe one, but I have no idea what they would talk about.

And a special thank you to all of you who review all my chapters, you really make writing this worthwhile. *Hands out gifts* You know, I sent Harregale to get you all presents, since she hasn't been doing much since I wrote the Epilogue to her story, so I have no idea what's in them. But I know that it's Matrixy and cool. Hopefully. *Smiles and points at the review button* Let me know what you got! :D

Trialia: Hello! Glad you liked and thought it was cute and stuff. :) Let me know if I'm getting too sappy so I can become unsappy. Thanks :D

Da Buffster: Well my dear Wonderful Rambling Reviewer, I'm always glad of a rambling review as I'm sure you're aware by my rambling answers :). Your work is fun to read and your story-lines are great fun to play with. You really could help me there. I found the story that you mean, yes it is Land of the Free and yes, I did pinch the idea from it. I mean it's brilliant! And is suits my purpose down to an E (that's the last letter of purpose, so I don't know why the saying is down to a T, but oh well.) RE teachers are funny, I like listening to them and then asking really logical questions, which they try to answer. My RE teachers never liked me *grins evilly*. It's whatever room they feel like using, and I'll have you know they do NOT do it on the ship, hence the elevator scene in Reloaded. Anywho, thanks for the review and I'll hear from you soon hopefully :)

Cinn: I'd love the references either way, if you want to email, it's Zanna_Dawnwings@homail.com, if not reviews are fine too :) Glad you like, and yes, if the world would be a bloody boring place if there wasn't any weird and wonderful. I mean really, who would want to be normal? What a sillly thing to be. Don't worry, there are lots of sainity challenged people, and I'm one of them :D. Have fun, I hope you liked this chapter.

Divamercury: I hope this is soon enough, I've now got three convos, that I want to put in, but they're at the end and I'm not finsihed yet dang it! Um, yeah, okay I really need some help, any ideas, even crazy ones, would be great. And do you know much about Morph and Niobe, I really can't write those two. *rolls eyes* Thanks for the encouragement, much appreciated :)

Trinfan: You're always insirational, just sometimes I don't pick up on it until later :) I saw a story where she couldn't find her bra and I thought it was hilariuos, but a little cliché, so I made it her boot, much more entertaining. Plus, that way Neo can be all cute and caring and stuff, which I really think would have gone R places if it had been her bra. Ah well, these things are prevented. I think I need to get back on to the not-romatic-stuff but I'm not sure, what's your opinion? Ta :)

Trineo4life: This soon enough? :) Enjoy!

Sci-freak GrodySpork: Simplicity is a wonderful thing, which is why this story works, I think. Because really, it is a very simple set out and a simple plot and hey, you get to imagin what they do! Very simple but effective. That's what's great about symbolism, which I think I should start putting in somewhere. Hmmm, what to use, what to use. *drifts into a world of symbols* Anyway, thanks for the review :)