Chapter 15
Smith and Indigo arrived back at the building and made their way to Indigo's room. She was exhausted from the battle with Cutter. She was still trying to process in her mind as to why she was not killed instantly when the train hit her. Why was she still alive?
"Are you going to be alright?" Smith asked her, there was concern in his voice as he spoke.
"I'm scared." she told him.
All he could do was hold her close, tears streamed down her cheeks.
"I should have died when that train hit me." she was very shaky in his embrace.
"I know." he was still holding her.
"Jesus Smith ... I'm only human."
"It will be alright Indigo." he told as he looked into her eyes. "Whatever is happening, it may be happening for a reason."
"You think so?"
"Well the only one who would know for sure is The Oracle."
"I hope so."
"Do you want to be alone tonight?"
Indigo shook her head.
"No, I need you Smith. Please stay."
When she said that, it made him feel good inside knowing that she needed him. He had never felt that before. It was a nice change from others looking at him with fear and hatred because he was an agent. She didn't want to go through this alone and he didn't blame her one bit. And maybe deep down he needed her too.
"Alright ... I'll stay." he said with a tender smile and he gave her soft kiss on the lips.
They entered the room and got undressed for bed. He climbed in and wrapped his strong, well-toned arms around her body keeping her safe.
"Smith?"
"Yes?"
"You remember the night I ran off?"
"Yes I do. I was very concerned."
"I want to say I'm sorry for invading your space ..."
"It's alright, I forgive you." he told her as he stroked her hair.
"I'm just glad that I found you before it was too late. I could never forgive myself if anything were to ever happen to you." he said as he kissed her cheek.
"Do you also remember when I tried to touch your scars?"
"Yes."
"Was that where your wings used to be?"
He nodded.
"It's a constant reminder of what I used to be a long time ago."
"I'm guessing it makes you sad."
"Sometimes. When you heard the stories about me form a long time ago, I was quite different then."
"Really?"
"A long time ago the matrix itself was perfect and we were all happy, both humans and programs. That is until one day someone decided it was too perfect."
"Was that the day you got clipped?"
"Yes, for many centuries I was in this state until I met Mr. Anderson. You know him as Neo."
"So what you are telling me is that he had something to do with who you are now?"
"Yes. When he defeated the first time, I had so much anger built up inside me. Before that I just did what I was meant to do and I did what the matrix told me without question."
Tears filled her eyes. She finally understood.
"It wouldn't be until the final battle that I would understand what he was fighting for, and now when I look at you I finally comprehend what Neo felt for Trinity and the more I'm with you, these feelings get even stronger. Even though I'm not made of flesh and blood, I can finally understand love for the first time. I used to think that only humans could invent something as insipid as love. But I know now that it's more than just a word, especially when I'm holding you in my arms right now."
She held him close to her as she sobbed softly.
"Why are you crying? Did what I just said make you sad? I didn't mean to ..."
"It's alright Smith. I think I understand you more now." she said as she gave slight smile through her tears.
"I would never want to make you sad Indigo."
"I know."
"The only time I would ever want for you to cry is when you are happy."
And with that she kissed him and he positioned himself on top of her as she spread her legs letting him enter her slowly. His hands explored every inch of her as she let out a deep moan of pleasure with each slow stroke. Her hands gently caressed his back and slowly worked their way along his scars. He moaned in pleasure as her hands explored every part of him as well. His hands firmly grabbed her buttocks and she wrapped her legs around his back, giving him more access to go deeper inside of her. She arched her back into him as he kissed her neck.
"I love you." he whispered.
He kept rocking her slowly and he was fascinated by her reactions to each touch.
"I love you too." she whispered back.
Their bodies rocked in rhythm and all that mattered was them and no one else. They turned over to where she was on top of him. Her hips slowly grinded with his as he grabbed her sides slowly bucking with her and bringing her to orgasm. He took a nipple in his mouth, making her gasp in surprise and then in pleasure. If he could, he would want to be with her like this, inside of her forever. She felt so warm and so soft and she tasted so sweet to him, he didn't want this to end and neither did she.
"Oh God! You could do this to me forever if you want." she sighed.
"Forever is a long time." he told her as he looked into her eyes.
And then he rolled her onto her back again and slowly moved inside of her, she was reaching another orgasm again as she clenched the bars of the bed post above her. He could feel her spasming and her moans getting louder.
"Oh God! Please don't stop!" she pleaded.
"I don't plan to." he breathlessly told her.
And he grinded deeper and deeper into her not letting up, making her come over and over again. He enjoyed making her feel good and it showed in the way he was making love to her. Finally his hands made their way up to her arms and his fingers interlaced with hers. He looked into her eyes and she came again. Finally he was ready to explode even though he didn't want to but it was inevitable and they both exploded simultaneously and collapsed into each others arms. He held her for the longest time and fell asleep in her arms.
In the warm afterglow of their lovemaking, Indigo looked up at the ceiling.
"Thank you Mr. Anderson ... wherever you are." she said quietly and then she closed her eyes while she drifted off to sleep.
Indigo was running in slow motion toward Cutter and Smith as they were fighting in the hallway, shots were fired in all directions. The lifeless bodies of agents Brown, Jones, Thompson, Jackson, and Johnson were scattered in various places in the hall. Carl's body was at the elevator.
"No!" she screamed.
In terror, she watched as Cutter blocked each blow that Smith gave him single handedly. She could hear Cutter laughing at him as clear as day. Smith was fighting for his life. She kept running but the hall seemed longer and longer. She couldn't run any faster, she kept screaming as Cutter laughed manically giving Smith each blow, making him bleed. Everything was in slow motion and she had no control. It was like she was watching a bad movie and there was nothing she could do. She was helpless, she tried to get to him but it was too late. Cutter leaped into his body making him explode from the inside out, and all around them was nothing but code. She kept screaming as the hall bent around him and then he turned and walked towards her with that evil gleam in his silver grey eyes. She tried to run to the elevator, but she kept moving in slow motion and Cutter caught up to her grabbing her by the hair and slamming her against the wall. He laughed at her as her plunged his hand into her chest and she still kept screaming.
Cutter just smiled a very cold smile, "Agent whore!" he spat.
She felt cold as liquid metal started to cover her body, she writhed in pain and couldn't breathe....
Smith awoke to find Indigo struggling andstarted to shake her. She awoke to find herself back in Smith's arms where she felt safe.
"It's alright." he told her.
"I'm here!" he held her in his arms. "You're safe now."
She couldn't help but cry.
"Shhh ... it's okay. It was only a dream Indigo."
"It felt so real." she was shaking.
"Everything's alright, I'm here now."
He continued to rock her slowly to calm her.
"It was Cutter, I saw him kill you in my dream." she sobbed.
"He's not going to get me." he reassured her.
"Oh God! It seemed so real!"
"I know." he held her closer to him.
"Smith I'm so scared."
He just continued to hold her until she calmed down and then he kissed her forehead letting her know that everything was alright.
"I think we need to see The Oracle." he told her.
"I think so too."
They got out of bed, showered and got dressed and went to see The Oracle. If anyone had answers as to why Indigo had that dream and why she survived the train running over her it would be The Oracle herself. Maybe she would have the answers.
They stepped inside The Oracle's home and they were greeted by Sati. Sati could tell by Indigo's demeanor that something was wrong.
"Indigo are you okay?" there was a hint of concern in the child's voice.
Indigo just smiled at her and stroked her head.
"I'll be fine sweetheart. I just need to speak with The Oracle."
Sati still looked concerned and looked to Smith who shared the same expression. Finally The Oracle entered from the kitchen with the smell of fresh baked cookies not too far behind her. The smell soothed Indigo made her calmer. The Oracle even could sense something was wrong with Indigo.
"So what's up kid?" she asked.
"I can't hide shit from you can I?"
"Nope. Do you want to speak in private?"
Indigo looked at Smith.
"It's okay Indigo. Sati and I will be fine."
"Step into my office." said The Oracle.
They stepped into the kitchen and Indigo took a seat next to The Oracle. The old woman looked at her with an expression of concern.
"Is there something troubling you baby?"
"Yes. Last night after you and Sati left, Smith and I had a run in with someone."
The Oracle looked at her for moment like she knew what happened next.
"This someone wouldn't happen to be Cutter would it?"
"How did you ..."
"I just knew baby. I had a feeling that little bastard would be a problem."
"I don't understand?"
"You see Indigo, Cutter was someone who should have never been unplugged in the first place. I had a terrible feeling when I first met him."
"How was he not meant to be unplugged? Didn't he want to be free?"
"Of course, but for all the wrong reasons."
"I knew that if he were to be freed the war would start again. I warned Raven about him but he didn't listen. Cutter was freed against all our wishes. He is so full of hatred and has no love in his heart for either human or machine and he will not stop until he rules both Zion and the matrix and makes both worlds into his own image. Cutter is now what Smith used to be, only in human form. And he is very dangerous. He does have a weakness though."
"And what is it?"
The Oracle looked Indigo straight in the eye.
"It's you and Smith."
"How?"
"The love you two share for each other, it's the most powerful weapon against him. Your love is special kind of love."
"I don't understand Oracle."
"Yours is a love that is impossible between humans and programs. A love that sees no code or physical body for that matter."
"Is that why I didn't die when the train hit me?"
She smiled at Indigo.
"Yes, that is how strong your love for each other is, if it were anyone else they would have been killed instantly."
The Oracle got up from her seat.
"I want for you to follow me."
Indigo did so without question and walked through the door, once inside their clothing had changed. The oracle was in a black kung fu outfit and Indigo in a white version of the same outfit. They had entered a Japanese style dojo.
"From what I understand when you two encountered Cutter last night you showed some pretty mad skills kiddo."
"How did you know?"
"The matrix is a small place honey. Word gets around fast."
"Oh yeah, I forgot about that. So what are we doing in a dojo?"
"Well sometimes I like to let off some steam and Seraph and I have sparring matches."
"So you mean to tell me you know kung fu?"
"The reason I brought you here is so we can hone some of those hidden talents kid. Here in this dojo we have some basic rules. Rules like gravity. And what you may learn is some of those rules can be bent. And others can be broken."
The Oracle assumed a fighting stance.
"Listen Oracle ... I don't know about this. I was always raised to respect my elders"
"Are you afraid to kick an old lady's ass? Or are you afraid this old lady might kick your ass?"
She stayed in her fighting stance.
"Come on kid! Attack me!"
Indigo assumed a similar stance cautiously circling The Oracle until she gave a short cry and launched a furious attack. The scene looked like something out of Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon. The old woman's fists and feet struck Indigo from every angle as she pressed her attack. Meanwhile in the living room, the spoon kid was watching the fight on TV and getting excited. He bursted into the kitchen where Smith and Sati were playing a game of checkers.
"Check this out! Indigo is fighting Oracle!" said the spoon kid with excitement and a gleam in his eye.
"What?" Smith was suprised as they walked into the living room and on the screen as plain as day there were The Oracle and Indigo sparring int the dojo.
Indigo's face was knotted, her teeth clenched and she hurled herself once again at The Oracle.
"Very good kiddo, but your weakness isn't your strong suit."
The Oracle attacked her, her feet and her fists everywhere, taking Indigo apart. For every blow Indigo blocked, five more of hit their mark until Indigo fell to the floor. She panted on her hands and knees, spitting blood from her mouth, staining the white floor of the dojo.
"Now tell me ... how did a little old lady like myself beat you?"
"Well for one, you're too fast for me Oracle."
"Now does my being faster, stronger, older and wiser have anything to do with muscles here in the matrix sweety?"
Indigo was frustrated.
"Now take a deep breath." she told her.
Indigo stood slowly.
"Let's do it again!"
This time their fists started to fly so fast that all the naked eye could see was a blur. In the living room Smith, Sati, and spoon kid all looked like they were watching an episode of the WWE.
"Dude! That chick is fast!" said spoon kid.
Meanwhile, back in the dojo The Oracle was pressing Indigo countering blows while slipping in several stinging slaps.
"Fuck Oracle that hurts!"
Come kiddo! What the hell are you waiting for? You know damned well you're faster than this! Don't think you are! Know you are dammit!
WHACK! The Oracle cracked Indigo. Her face twisted with rage and her speed of blows rised like a drum solo.
"Oh for chrissakes Indigo! Stop trying to hit me and just hit me DAMMIT!"
WHAM! A single blow caught The Oracle on her side of her head.
In the living room there was a collective gasp from Sati, spoon kid, and Smith.
"Oh shit!" was all the spoon kid could say.
Indigo laid The Oracle out on her ass and she immediately felt horrible. To her relief the old woman got up, rubbed her face and just smiled at her.
"Not bad kid, you did good."
The Oracle put her arm around Indigo as they walked out the dojo and back into their regular clothing in the kitchen. Smith and Sati walked in. And then The Oracle looked at Smith.
"This one's a keeper son." she told him.
And then she turned to Indigo. "And you are the first one to kick my ass. Be proud of that." she said with sly wink.
"I think with more training you'll be ready."
"Ready for what Oracle?" she asked.
"You will know when the time comes hon."
Indigo had tried to process what was going on and then The Oracle spoke some more.
"Well kids, it looks like our time is up."
She gave Smith a kiss on the cheek.
"You take care of her, you hear?"
"I will."
And then The Oracle handed Indigo and Smith each a cookie.
"Here you go. Now when you eat these you will feel as right as rain. I promise."
They walked out hand in hand and munched on their cookies and they felt right as rain just as she promised they would.
