Notes: I know its short, but there is a long chapter following this. This is just the bridge I suppose before it all really happens.
Morpheus drew a large breath.
"You must allow Smith to take your bodies, as Trinity did."
There was a silence. Confused glances were exchanged. Roland was the first to speak.
"And why exactly would we do that?" his tone invoked an element of harshness. Though Morpheus remained calm and unfazed by this.
"Because it is the only way we can win the war. Smith is a virus of the system. We have found that allowing him to take us transports our minds to a portal, from which we can truly free our selves from the Matrix. Neo shall lead a-"
"Hang on a second," interrupted Roland, "what exactly are you saying? We are already free."
Morpheus paused. He knew he was going to have to address this sooner or later. "I'm afraid that is where you are wrong. Zion and the real world are merely extensions of the Matrix, invented by the machines to trick our minds into thinking we were free. It's all just another part of the system. We are not free. But we can be."
A dumbfound serenity poured over the room, as water from a waterfall, each person unable to find their voice.
"I must ask one thing," Neo glared directly into her eyes, ignoring her outstretched hand and offering of candy. "And please, I beg of you the truth. Complete truth." She nodded. "All of what Persephone told me- is it true? Are they really my only two options, and are the consequences of each option true?"
"Persephone is a wise woman. She hides it well so as to never reveal her true identity. It is obvious which option the machines wish you to take, but the fact that the Merovingian betrayed them and informed you of the opportunity you have of leading a revolution spoiled all the plans. It is true, choosing option one will allow you the possibility of the chance to lead a revolution, but it will not be easy, and you will risk everything in doing so, and you may not realise how difficult it will be to defeat the Merovingian."
She's trying to get me to change my mind. I believe she is being honest with me, yet her words hint that she is urging me to choose me second option. She is a part of this system, after all. If I defeat the machines, she no longer exists...
He stood up, his entire attitude radiating defiance. "I have already made my decision." Taking one final look at the impostor who had disguised herself as the Oracle- whom all rebels should seek guidance from, whilst she actually hid from them the unthinkable truth, simply to keep them controlled as do as the machines bid- he strode away, not looking back. So many had trusted her, and all it did was churn up a distinct feeling of anger towards her. Her whole presence only made Neo more determined to lead the revolution, no matter what the cost.
"This is absurd."
They were the only three words spoken before the doors flew open and a small army of Smiths marched in, each one possessing an ear to ear grin. In perfect unison they spoke together, as the rebels looked on, each face illuminated with doubt and mistrust.
"It is inevitable."