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Al3xandra,
Yes, I have been called back to duty in the Matrix. Yes, I have taken the mantle of leadership again. There is duty and there is devotion, and I am devoted to my family the Kings of Never. I have to admit I couldn't have returned at a better time though. After a long chase, the Assassin has finally been destroyed and Morpheus has been avenged. I was left with many thoughts afterwards, a sense of accomplishment and a bit of melancholy. I cannot think of the Assassin without remembering the journey that took us all to this point. Though I think Symmetric said it best:
We attempted to reconstruct Neo's RSI.
We tried to protect Morpheus from the Assassin, bringing together factions from every organization to put a wall between the Assassin and Morpheus.
We stopped Ookami, Malphas, and Invalesco.
We chased the Assassin. Over and over and over again.
We protected Lexee from the LED Agents.
We saved Neurophyte.
We caught Vashuo's murderer and brought her to justice.
We personally took down Enmascarado and Gemaskeerd.
We fought for Niobe's cause, and put up with Anome.
And we came together to avenge Morpheus and put an end to the Assassin.
Reports state the final copy of the Assassin died at the hands of Niobe and another unnamed Operative, so there is a sense of fait accompli in that demise. Yet I recall the letters from the Assassin, where it longed for an existence as an otter, gliding through the waters it loved to recycle and clean the most. We spoke of enlightened Exiles, and their evolution to sentience. The Assass was a being that was enlightened; I hope its soul found peace as it let slip its digital coil.
I didn't hate him, I hated what he did.
We were granted audience with Niobe afterwards, and she said something that I honestly agree with:
And your efforts were seen, and noted. Never have I been more proud of our operatives. Morpheus... he would be proud.
I have to agree with her. The Kings came together, utilizing their skills to ensure victory over the Destroyer was had that day. They didn't fight the Assassin for glory. They didn't fight the Assassin hoping to gain a bauble of recognition. They fought because they loved Morpheus and what he stood for. They fought because they believe in themselves and their abilities. They fought as a team, and they stood together as brothers and sisters in arms; a family.
I am proud of my Kings.
Rumors abound that the One has returned. It's time to jack in and follow up the leads we have. If it is true, then I believe our time to save the Matrix may come again soon; the return of the One heralds the return of the Many.
I am finishing up duties here on the Mad Slave and will be jacking in soon. Tell Lelan I hope to be in Zion when you are docked one day. I want that autograph! (What can I say, I'm a fanboy when it comes to his action movies.) I hope you are doing well and that Captain Sawayaka keeps you busy. Give her my regards and know that the Kings stand ready to serve Zion when we are needed. You know how to contact me.
In service of Zion,
xRagex
The Kings of Never
Recursion
P.S. I still search for Morpheus.
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Message Edited by R4G3 on 10-05-2005 10:24 PM