Chapter 3

Back in Zion, Onyx was trying to figure out a way to free Indigo from Smith. He was sitting there watching his sister in her coma-like state. Just then, Cutter walked in.

"So you watching her vitals?" He asked.

"Yeah. I feel so helpless right now knowing I can't do shit for her." Said Onyx.

"She's tough, she'll make it." Cutter told him reassuringly even though he didn't mean it.

Cutter always had feelings for Indigo but he never understood why she never gave him the time of day, besides he was the strongest operative in Zion and his abilities matched that of The One who came before him. In his mind, it was logical that he and Indigo be together, just like Neo and Trinity before them. Someday maybe Indigo would see that. There was one time he did try to speak with her but she just brushed him off. She didn't look at him like the other women in Zion did and they adored him, they desired him more than she ever would, but all he wanted was Indigo and no one else.

"Yeah I know. Why the sudden interest Cutter?"

"Well you know she is a very important...to all of us here in Zion."

"I think she's more important to me than anything."

"I understand, friend."

Cutter left the room and all Onyx could do was wonder why he was being so cordial. He knew that Cutter had shown interest in Indigo for quite some time but as her brother she could tell him anything, especially since she didn't really care for Cutter and that she thought he was quite the arrogant ass. He could not agree with his sister more on that one. So of course he knew what Cutter's real motive was by being there. All Onyx could do at that moment was to be at his sister's side.

Back in the matrix, Indigo had just stepped in the shower. She was almost in a state of relaxation until she heard a voice behind her almost making her jump out of her skin. It was Smith.

"Hello Miss Miller." He said.

"Jesus Christ! You scared the hell out of me! It's not polite to walk in on someone while they are in the shower!" Realizing she was naked, she quickly covered herself with a towel.

"Oh I do apologize Miss Miller. I did not realize..."

"That's okay you didn't know, it's just a quirk we humans have. We just like our privacy."

"I am here to tell the Oracle would like to speak with you."

"Okay. But before we leave I would like to finish showering."

Smith still stood there not saying a word.

"Meaning I would like some privacy ... please!"

Smith still stood there looking at her.

"That means get the fuck out!"

Smith left the bathroom and waited in the living room. Indigo had finished showering and got dressed in a suit almost similar to Smith's only without the tie and the clip.

"Follow me. Any attempts to escape will result in your demise ... understand?"

"I understand perfectly." Indigo replied.

Smith handcuffed her left hand to his right hand to make sure she wouldn't get away.

"Are you afraid I'm going to run away?" she asked.

"No, it's just a precaution ... just in case Miss Miller."

As if by magic the door appeared and it opened. Standing outside were agents Brown and Thompson, they escorted them to an elevator where Smith pressed the down button with his free hand. Indigo and Smith stood there in silence and then the silver doors opened and they stepped inside. Indigo just looked up as the elevator descended to the basement level. The doors opened and he guided her to a two door black Audi. He walked her to her side and unlocked the door. He stood in way to where if she even thought of running he would easily catch her. She knew there was no chance of escape at this point. She sat down and Smith promptly closed and locked the door behind her. Smith walked to the driver's side and got in.

He started to drive out of the garage and all Indigo could do was think to herself as to why The Oracle wanted to see her when it was obvious she was Smith's captive. They finally arrived to The Oracle's apartment building. It was at that point Smith stepped out of the car and went to open Indigo's side. When he opened the door, Indigo quickly ran and Smith was not too far behind her. But it was no use he caught her and twisted her arm behind her back.

"You're lucky I don't kill you right now Miss Miller! You should thank The Oracle,.especially since she has requested your presence!"

He spun Indigo around to face him and pressed her up against the wall. He took off his glasses and looked into her eyes. It was the first time she saw Smith's eyes.

"Miss Miller, I am growing tired of this and I don't want to have to hurt you. I don't like hurting you. So please don't make me."

She looked at him for the longest time and she looked into his eyes and she could see that he was only doing his job, maybe he didn't want to hurt her after all. He loosened his grip and she went with him willingly to see The Oracle. Once they reached the building they went inside and walked up the stairs to The Oracle's apartment, the door was open. She went inside, Smith did not follow.

"Hello?"

"Hello Indigo!" Said a familiar voice, it was The Oracle and Indigo felt at ease.

The Oracle appeared from behind the door, Indigo went to give her a hug.

"Oh something's troubling you, isn't it?"

"Yeah it is. I'm wondering why Smith is keeping me here. I mean he hasn't killed me. A long time ago he would have. It's like he's different. Why?"

"Since the last time, Smith has changed, sweety."

"How?"

"Instead of despising humanity like he used to, he is now more curious ... like a child almost."

"Okay so why did he choose me? Why am I his 'guest'?"

"Only you can answer that Indigo."

"What?"

"The answer will come to you in time. But seriously what do you think of Smith?"

"What do I think of him?"

"Yes."

"Well to be honest, he is quite the asshole."

"Men are assholes, sweety. They will be assholes even if they are AI or human. It's just the way it is."

"Tell me about it."

At that moment Sati, a little Indian girl walked in with a bag of cookies for Indigo.

"Thank you but I don't think I'll be eating cookies right now."

Sati looked at Indigo and said,

"Well actually these are for both you and Smith."

"Both of us?" Indigo looked puzzled.

"Yes, for both of you. You will understand in time." The Oracle said.

The Oracle hugged Indigo and they parted ways. Smith was still waiting for her outside the door.

"So did The Oracle say anything?" He asked.

"No just the usual and she gave me cookies, she also told me I need to share them with you." She told him.

"I don't eat cookies." Smith told her.

"Okay."

"But I will have one though."

He reached into the bag and pulled a cookie out. Indigo did the same.