It never occurred to the neb crew that they would actually come in contact with the one and not die first. But since he hadn't killed them, they weren't complaining.

Actually it had been going very well with the communicating, well for Morpheus and Trinity. They were really the only ones who came into contact with Neo. Everyone else just stood around doing nothing or didn't come in at all.

The Neb crew had gotten a lot of information through the past two weeks of talking with Neo. Neo as well had gotten some information for himself, but they were careful not to tell him too much. Everything he told them was written into a log and sent to Zion. They figured out that Neo doesn't attack them if they come into the Matrix without a purpose, and obviously the "Main Control", as Neo had called it, hadn't quite figured out what purpose they had been coming in for. This was good for them of course.

They learned that Neo spent about 19 hours in the Matrix a day and would rest for 5. He can do just about anything he wants in the Matrix and control it in any shape or form. Apparently, it was "his" little world, but that didn't make Neo a cocky bastard like Smith.

Surprisingly, Neo had a lot of questions as well. His were a little simpler though, but that was good for the Neb. He asked questions about human life, and culture, how they lived and what they did. It occurred that Neo was more curious than they were and the machines told him barley anything about humans. Well, lies.

Trinity enjoyed every minute of being in that room with Neo. She showed no liking of it, but inside she was happy. Even she couldn't explain it. They went to their normal spot, the old abandoned business building with Morpheus's favorite chairs.

Today was their eight meeting and the Neb crew all assembled into the core. Morpheus and Tank were there before anyone as usual, but Morpheus had that kamikaze look on his face. Unfortunately, he was also looking very weak and tired.

The crew all stared at him, wondering what he had planned to do even in his condition.

When Morpheus finally spoke his voice was hoarse and raspy, "As you all can see I'm not in the best of conditions." Everyone silently nodded. "Sadly I will not be going into the matrix."

A swirl of happiness went through the crew's minds. If Morpheus did not go in, they wouldn't either. The only person who has been inside the matrix without him was Trinity, who could beat Morpheus in a sparing match from time to time.

When Morpheus saw his crew grow happy he frowned, "That doesn't mean that you aren't going."

An awww man.... Went through the crew's thoughts, but so did another, who will lead us?

Morpheus answered their question before they could ask, "Trinity will be leading you. You all have nothing to fear, for you don't even go in the same room as him. You all just stay outside."

A loud sigh came form everyone but a nervous Trinity. She had never led the entire crew by herself, well only in case of emergency.

She could only hope that there wouldn't be any kind of thing when they went in.

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Neo gazed over the matrix reading its contents excitedly. He would be going to see Morpheus and Trinity again. They were the only "real" humans he came into contact with and enjoyed their short meets no matter how business they were. He made sure not to answer any questions that would endanger himself or Main Control. He enjoyed talking to them and actually felt that he was bonding with them. Well, a little. He hadn't really come into contact with the rest of Morpheus's crew, but he didn't care.

Morpheus had always remained stern, but would show a sort of interest in Neo's answers. Neo hadn't minded the questions, as they were all about him and such that they became a boring subject.

Trinity however, always looked pleased to see him. It mad him smile. He hadn't known emotion in that way as someone would be pleased to see him. He knew she tried to hide it from him, he didn't mind he could read her code. That was one of the things he hadn't told them about him. Whenever he looked at her she always smiled at him, it made him feel good inside. Odd really.

Neo shook himself of his thoughts and searched the matrix for them. He was almost going to fall off of the building for leaning over too much when he spotted them.

"Ahah." Neo said to no one in particular. They had come in through their usual spot

Neo bent down slowly and sprung into the air taking flight.

He arrived at his destination in a matter of minutes, but was shocked to see that Morpheus was missing.

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Trinity stood in front of the building to greet Neo. He arrived merely minutes after they had gotten in and when he had seen no Morpheus he wasn't looking very happy.

She took a deep breath and smiled at Neo. "Hello."

His scowl remained, "Hello." He seemed to waiting for her to tell him why Morpheus wasn't present.

Trinity sighed, "Morpheus is sick, so he couldn't come in today."

Neo's scowl disappeared and was replaced with a small smile. "So does that mean we cannot talk today?"

"Oh, no. It just means I'll be the only one talking with you."

He shifted feet, "I see." Neo didn't seem very happy. When he first arrived he was excited, now he was disappointed.

This isn't going very well. She thought. I only hope he doesn't decide he doesn't need us anymore...