Chapter 1 "Visit To the Oracle"


The newly built Neo Osiris ship rested in the ship docking area. It was built with all the best technology Zion could offer. Morpheus was the captain of this new vessel. His mind has many questions about the machines and why they were planning to attack again. Zion was not ready for another machine assault. "I want to know why Niobe. Why have they broken the truce?" Niobe shook her head slowly. "I don't know Morpheus..why don't we pay a visit to the Oracle?" Morpheus nodded and walked over to a plugin chair, Niobe did the same. "Exile, load us up." Exile was sitting at the operator station, typing on the sleek black keyboard. "Sure thing boss."

Morpheus and Niobe jacked in and were loaded up into The Matrix in one of the many large cities. They made their way towards the Oracle's small apartment. "Niobe, before the war was over, did she give you any sort of message?" Niobe shook her head. "No Morpheus, The Oracle answers questions WITH questions." Morpheus smiled slightly. "A wise program indeed...Niobe, do you think there will be another free mind that becomes The One?" Niobe smiled and nodded, taking Morpheus' hand. "Yes, nothing is impossible."Seraph steppd away from the door, allowing them to pass. "Thank you." Morpheus said kindly, Seraph only replied with a nod. Both Morpheus and Niobe stepped into the kitchen of the Oracle's apartment, who greeted them with a smile. "I know why you two have come. You want many answers." Morpheus nodded. "Oracle, why have the machines chosen to betray us?" The Oracle took a deep breath. "It's quite simple Morpheus, they need your life energy. Without it, they would shut down, cease to exsist. They have deceited you." Niobe stepped up beside Morpheus. "So basically, your saying we're screwed?" The Oracle sighed. "There is very little hope Niobe, yes." Morpheus nodded to the Oracle, then left. Niobe followed right behind him. "The prophecy Morpheus, it was all bullshit." Morpheus hung his head low in disappointment. "I know Niobe."

The two rebels made their way to the nearest exit, Niobe picked up the phone first. Morpheus hung it up and waited for it to ring again. "Morpheus!" A fist went slamming into Morpheus' jaw, sending him into a collection of garbage cans. Agent Smith had a wide grin on his face. "Glad to see you've returned." Morpheus slowly rose to his feet, changing into a defensive stance. "Smith...but Neo destroyed you!" Smith simply laughed. "Not permanantly, as you can see." Both Smith and Morpehsu approached each other, and immediately started throwing attacks at each other. Fighting an Agent was a useless battle, and after a few minutes Morpheus was on the losing end, taking punches and having his defense broken through. "Still as weak as you were before." Niobe looked on as her love was being defeated. "Exile, get me back in. I'll need a car." Exile quickly nodded. "Got it. Get over there fast!" Niobe ran back to her plugin chair, jacking in. Morpheus was still fending off powerful blows by Smith.