The Matrix: Rebirth

By José Rodríguez

Neo and Trinity face new threats. Along the way they will learn the Matrix and the Earth are much bigger than they thought as Agent Smith is still looking for a way out. It's no longer a question of what the Matrix is, it's what would you do for someone you love.

Please note: the original works are completely owned by the Wachowskis and based on their story "The Matrix"

• Language: English
• Publisher: José Rodríguez
• Release date: Feb 20, 2022
• ISBN: 9781005579272

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The Matrix: Rebirth

By Jose Rodriguez Jr

Based on The Matrix by the Wachowskis

Cover by Tatiana Villa at [e-mail]

Copyright 2022 Jose Rodriguez Jr

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Disclaimer

This is a work of fiction. Characters, businesses, events, and incidents are the products of the author’s imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

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Table of Contents

1. RAINBOWS

2. THE HARD WAY

3. LAST RESORT

4. 01

5. IO

6. SETH

7. GLIMPSE

8. 6 MONTHS LATER

9. CERES

10. THE AMENDMENT

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RAINBOWS

It was a beautiful day to be alive. The city’s vast skyline stretched for miles. Sidewalks clamored with pedestrians. Streets flowed with vehicles. Parks bustled with vendors of all kinds. In a tall apartment building was a fancy restroom with a full-body mirror. This mirror would become a portal linking this world and the real one together.

The first person through was a young male carrying a briefcase. Decked out from head to toe in a flashy maroon-colored suit and glasses, he looked as if he’d arrived at a photo shoot. Directly behind him was Neo, then Trinity.

Including dark-colored glasses, Neo and Trinity wore all-black clothing akin to something you might see on a holy person. Both were looking fantastic, their DSI resembling what they looked like years before, in their prime.

Empty, Neo said. Just like the scans said.

Trinity reached out to touch the man’s shoulder. Lead the way, Bodhi. She said.

Neo stepped forward and looked over to Bodhi. You absolutely sure about this? he asked

Bodhi removed his glasses and put them in one of his suit’s inside pockets. He turned back to Trinity and then gave Neo a solid nod. Ready, he said. Let’s just get this over with.

Trinity followed close behind. Think of it like ripping a band-aid off, she said. The quicker, the better. Afterward, you can come with us and we’ll take care of you.

Now in the lobby, Neo and Trinity veered away to sit on a couch with a nice view outside to the front of the building. Bodhi headed for the elevator only yards away.

Bodhi, Neo called. I’m sorry if you feel like we lied.

Bodhi looked back and smiled. Don’t worry about it, he said. It’s the cold, hard truth. Reality may be just about surviving, but at least here they have a future to look forward to.

That’s one way of looking at it, Trinity said.

Bodhi entered the elevator, continuing to smile. Ignorance is bliss, right? he said, as the doors closed.

Trinity sighed and said. You know, this whole ‘change’ thing is going a lot slower than I thought.

Neo nodded. Yeah, he said. Every time we do something. The Analyst just resets everything and makes everyone think it was a dream.

Except for Bodhi, Trinity chuckled. He turned into one of those guys who go around preaching about how nothing is real.

Neo snickered. Remember when we found him, he asked. He had one of those signs around his neck, and was going up and down the streets with a megaphone.

It certainly helped to find him, Trinity added. Too bad we can’t just walk up to anyone with the truth.

Neo looked up toward Bodhi. I almost feel bad for the man, he said. For him, the lie is more comforting than the truth.

Can’t blame him, Trinity replied. Would you want to wake someone from a dream to a harsh reality, especially when you love’em?

Neo sighed. It’ll only be a matter of time. He assured.

Time, Trinity said. Have you ever wondered how long it’ll take before the Matrix loses enough energy to collapse? I mean, it needed us to stabilize it right, so far all we've seen are small glitches here and there.

Neo shrugged and said. Beats me.

Trinity stood up and adjusted her collar, rubbing her neck, as she began pacing back and forth. I don’t like this, Neo, she said. How many times are we gonna auto jack in? It’s not safe. That is why we always used operators.

We’ll be fine, Neo replied. We have a squid connected to the warning system. If it goes off, we get pulled out and go.

Trinity crossed her arms. I just can’t get used to the idea of putting my life in a machine’s hands. She said.

As long as we don’t make any changes, Neo said. No more rainbows. The Matrix can’t find us. It won’t even know we’re here. Besides, Niobe said we can do this as long as don’t risk the people of Io.

Trinity looked at Neo. Io has what, almost three million people? she asked.

Give or take about a few hundred thousand, Neo answered. It can hold about just as many more with the new construction going on.

By the way, Trinity said. Your RSI or DSI or whatever the hell it’s called. Looks good, too bad we’re actually lying to ourselves.

As Trinity then stretched, that was when Neo spotted her stomach sporting a noticeable bulge.

Thanks, Neo replied. Yours is…if I’m being honest, is looking a little rough around the edges. How do you feel?

Trinity saw Neo gesture to her stomach and immediately looked down at