Chapter 1402
It Was Debatable
Savannah spent two hours with CamNet.
CamNet was given the option to use one of her chips instead of the tether.
"I can put one or more chips in for you." Savannah said.
CamNet was not ready for that step.
"The tether is fine unless you don't want to use it." CamNet said.
"However you are is fine with me." Savannah said.
They stripped each other and got into the bed.
Savannah liked when CamNet picked her up and place her in the bed. It was done very lovingly.
CamNet was eager to share with Savannah but Savannah wanted to take it slow at first. That was how they started out. That seemed to make each kiss and every touch more meaningful. They worked their way up from there and the intensity increased. There were many rewarding finished for both of them.
Savannah was limited on time. There were other things she needed to do. She hated to wrap it up but it was time.
"I think I can say the bed was more comfortable than the blanket on the floor." CamNet said.
Savannah laughed and gave CamNet a kiss.
"If we can be together, I don't care where it is." Savannah said.
CamNet gave Savannah a kiss.
"I want to thank you for everything." CamNet said. "I owe all of this to you."
Savannah did not want her to forget the most important part.
"You owe your creation to Cameron." Savannah said.
CamNet nodded.
"That's true. I do owe my creation to Cameron." CamNet said. "I owe my existence like this, my life so to speak to you. You are the one who made me 'real'."
Savannah knew that sometimes the lines got crossed or blurred. She wanted to make her personal position clear.
"I wanted you to be real and Cameron helped me make it possible." Savannah said. "You need to understand how important Cameron is to me. It is because I'm important to her that she allowed all of this to happen. We all need to work with each other and we are all on the same team. You must never forget that."
They shared some more pillow talk and were together one more time. Savannah was able to use her experience with Metal girls to please CamNet completely.
"I need to go soon." Savannah said.
CamNet wanted her to stay longer but understood.
"I'm pleased with any time you can spend with me." CamNet said. "I appreciate any interaction."
Savannah collected her clothes from the pile she'd dropped them in. CamNet started to dress as well.
CamNet looked at Savannah in detail as she dressed. She could see new bruises. One was very large. She'd refrained from commenting earlier because she didn't want to spoil the mood.
"I'm worried about you." CamNet said.
Savannah knew what this was going to be about.
"I lead an active life." Savannah said.
It was more than that to CamNet.
"It's your body that I am worried about." CamNet said. "It is damaged much more than it was a few days ago."
Savannah needed to step up for Cameron.
"You know there's been a lot of action." Savannah said. "Things happen."
CamNet thought she could help Savannah.
"I can have more Metal assist you." CamNet said. "I can have more Terminators activated if you need them. You don't need to do the fighting."
Savannah and CamNet were both dressed.
"I need to be an active part of the Resistance. The Resistance needs to have a human presence. I don't want the others to need to face the danger. I need to protect John and I need to protect Young Allison." Savannah said. "I also need to protect Cameron and I need to protect you. I don't want the Reese brothers hurt or Sarah and Riley. I don't want Jesse, Vanna or Allison to face the danger either. This is my job. It is my function."
CamNet disagreed but could see that Savannah believed in what she spoke of. There was one other issue that she needed to address. Actually there were two.
"I know that our relationship seems to cause a lot of friction for Cammy." CamNet said. "How can we address that?"
Savannah was not sure why it bothered Cammy so much if she went to see CamNet. She was with all the other Metal girls.
"It's upsetting to her." Savannah said. "I think what is really behind it is what she helps cover up when we deal with the Fanatics."
CamNet always received a confidential report from Savannah about what actually transpired in those encounters. They were all quite disturbing to say the least.
"She's worried that I'm 'The Good Skynet' and that you're 'The Evil One' and 'The Redheaded Witch'." CamNet said. "She thinks somehow we're involved in the future with the Fanatics. It's you and me doing who knows what."
It was troubling to Savannah.
"You may be 'The Good Skynet' and around in the further future but I honestly don't think it's me that is 'The Evil One' and 'The Redheaded Witch'." Savannah said. "It is a possibility but they seem to think I'm a Liquid Metal Terminator. They fear my appearance worse than death. It sounds more like Mrs. Weaver or another like her."
CamNet wondered if in the further future that the full mind of a human could be copied and saved. It would be like the 'Neural Interface' but the entire human mind copied. Savannah updated her 'Neural Interface' with Anna several times a month if not once a week. Each input made Anna more like 'Savannah' than her base program which was Cameron's program.
CamNet was aware that John Henry pondered the death of a human and the loss of all of their knowledge since none of it could be downloaded.
"We don't know the future but technology may exist or be created to allow your consciousness to be preserved and you could exist with a 'replacement body'." CamNet said. "It could really be you in a Terminator chassis and even as Liquid Metal."
That was a 'heavy trip' for Savannah to take in. She did not want to die but she knew everyone died. That was how life worked. What if something catastrophic happened and she chose to prolong her existence in the future by becoming a machine and to seek vengeance on Skynet, SkyMaster or any of its spinoffs? Maybe she went on a 'one woman' or 'one machine' killing spree to enact justice. That actually sounded more like what Young Allison would do. What if it was really Young Allison and she took her appearance as an act of vengeance to deliver retribution?
"There is no way to know any of this." Savannah said. "It does bother me. It bothers me a lot. Cameron and Cammy help cover up those interactions. They are afraid I will be 'tainted' by them."
CamNet saw it as just the opposite. She felt Savannah would be hailed as a great warrior and a leader.
"I don't know." CamNet said. "I will respect your wishes in all such matters."
Savannah gave CamNet a hug. The tether got caught up in her arm. It was in the way a few times as they made love earlier.
"I want you to feel free to have your chips installed at any time. I will do it for you or you can do it yourself." Savannah said.
CamNet knew that was something Cameron didn't want.
"Cameron fears me being mobile." CamNet said. "She thinks I will leave. Maybe I do and that is what sparks the 'Good Skynet' thing.
Savannah wondered about it too.
"Maybe I follow you and become those 'other things'." Savannah said. "Maybe someone else does. There are others much more intelligent than me."
CamNet frowned. There was the other issue she wanted to come clean on before she was confronted by Cameron or Savannah. She'd learned her lesson to stop pursuing Young Allison on a 'love' or 'sexual' level. Maybe what was happening elsewhere was worse.
"Summer has been in direct contact with me numerous times." CamNet said. "I want to be the one to tell you first."
Savannah remained calm.
"I'm aware of that." Savannah said.
That was news to CamNet. She was worried what the repercussions were going to be.
"I haven't overstepped on a personal or emotional level." CamNet said. "It was all done to help improve Summer and challenge her abilities."
"I'm aware of that as well." Savannah said.
CamNet was worried there would be some 'punishment'. Savannah seemed very civil about it. She expected things to go in a different direction. They would have if she'd been dealing with Cameron. That was why she didn't bring this up before they were with each other.
"I'm not sure I understand." CamNet said.
Savannah didn't want to tread here but it was time to make her position clear.
"Are you able to break River's encryption?" Savannah asked.
CamNet tried with John Henry to break the encryption. It was impossible.
"No." CamNet said. "Summer can and did."
Savannah smiled.
"I'm aware she's gifted." Savannah said. "She's gifted in more ways than one. She's very much like River in every way."
CamNet knew that was true. She knew of River from Cameron's and Duplicate Cameron's experiences with her.
"River is unique and so is Summer." CamNet said.
"They are." Savannah said. "Summer asked me for my advice before she started to interact with you on a personal level. I told her it can't become a 'love or sexual relationship'. She understands both of those. You made a promise to me that I am the only one to share those things with you. I told her you would honor that. She interacts with you so she can develop her mind further."
CamNet looked a little relieved.
"I understand." CamNet said. "I have not crossed the line."
Savannah thought maybe a warning was needed for CamNet.
"Remember, she's very intelligent. If you 'hurt' her she may be vengeful like her sister. She can 'hurt' you back." Savannah said. "She may be the 'Fail Safe' that keeps you in check if I can't."
CamNet now wondered if she was infected with a 'sleeper program' to do just that. It could be something that Summer needs to do keep it from taking effect after a certain period of time. If anything 'happened' to Summer it could also cause her demise when the time period expired. She would need to make sure Summer was protected clandestinely from now on. Then again she did that already. Was that her idea or Summer's idea that she followed? Was Savannah behind this?
"That gives me a lot to think about." CamNet said.
Savannah smiled.
"All you need to do is follow the rules we discussed and keep your promises. You are not to 'worry' about anything that you are thinking about right now. Everything is what it is and you will accept it as such." Savannah said. "I will come to see you when I can and you know that I have an 'active' life. I will always come to share with you. I don't know when that will be. I don't want it to be on a timetable or seem like a 'job'."
CamNet could understand that.
"I love you, Savannah." CamNet said.
"I love you, CamNet." Savannah said.
They hugged again and kissed.
The blast door opened for Savannah.
She turned and blew CamNet a kiss before the blast door closed.
CamNet started to wonder about all the things she thought about. Savannah warned her to let things be as they were. Maybe she better listen. The 'Chosen One' made it clear even if it was not an order.
CamNet returned to her chair in front of her server. She looked at the box with her chips inside. Those would stay there for now.
The Golden Gate Bridge was behind them now.
The air grew colder the more they moved out into the Pacific Ocean.
Mary and Laura took in the new arrival with 'Barbara'.
"Is that Sue's sister?" Mary asked.
"Yes." Holly said.
"She looks exactly like her." Laura said. "Just a little younger, it's amazing."
That raised a few questions with both Mary and Laura.
"What happened to Sue's twin sister?" Mary asked. "We only saw her like one time maybe two."
Holly did not want all the questions.
"We told you she needed to get off in Catalina." Holly said.
Allison and Vanna did not want Mary and Laura to ask too many questions. It was time to leave with them. They took them back to the elevator.
John was alone with Holly, Camille and Young Jesse now.
Young Jesse gave John a big hug. She liked his new look. She moved close to him. She looked forward to being with John.
"You know why I am here, love." Young Jesse whispered.
John did. Cameron told him Young Jesse was going to have a child for Jesse. The only catch was that she wanted a traditional conception this time.
"I do." John said.
Camille was not pleased with the traditional method. She thought the artificial method was much more efficient. Much less genetic material was wasted.
"Save the wedding vows for another time." Camille said.
John looked at her to see if she was joking. I didn't look like it. She looked sort of like Cameron on a bad day.
Cameron came around from the side of the elevator housing as soon and Mary and Laura were in the elevator with Vanna and Allison.
Young Jesse ran to Cameron as she saw her approach them.
"I guess we know where we rate." Camille said.
Cameron joined them with Young Jesse at her side.
The elevator dinged again and Sheila came out from the enclosure. Allison was with her. Gail-Cam met and stayed with Vanna.
Young Jesse went over to greet Sheila.
"I'm all for the 'pow wow' but can we go where it's warmer?" Allison asked.
There was a small photo studio between the elevator and the stairway. They retreated into that. It was closed for the next few hours. CamNet previously gave the photographer a different assignment.
Cameron explained the situation to everyone. She took Camille off to the side and spoke with her.
John could see Camille look at him every now and then.
Camille left Cameron and joined John and Young Jesse.
Cameron then spoke with Holly and Allison for a few minutes.
Holly and Allison soon bid everyone farewell and went down the elevator.
Cameron came over and took Young Jesse off to the side. She discussed what was going to happen and made sure what Young Jesse wanted. She wanted everything clear with everyone.
Camille was with John. He kept looking at her.
"You look exactly like Cameron." John said.
"We are identical." Camille said. "We are all based on Allison."
It seemed she missed his point. He meant she was Tight like Cameron was.
She proceeded to give him a run down on what was happening in Australia. There was a lot of information. He was glad when Cameron and Young Jesse returned.
"Here's the deal." Cameron said. "Everyone has agreed to the changes."
John wondered what was going to happen next.
Cameron went on to lay it out. John was satisfied with what would happen. He would have a very special time to look forward to. It looked like he would have eight virgins in a week's time and seven of them were 'Cameron'. It was the eighth one he really looked forward to.
Holly and Allison headed back to their room, the Master Suite. Holly was all for the chip swap with Camille but wasn't sure Allison was.
"Are you sure you don't mind?" Holly asked.
Allison needed to think about Young Jesse now.
"I want Camille and Young Jesse to have some fun." Allison said. "I mean other than in John's bed."
Holly was very excited at what Cameron proposed.
"I'll get to look like you." Holly said. "I'd like that very much."
Allison knew there was a flip side to that. The bad part was that it would limit her interaction with Holly outside of the private area. The good part was that Holly would be identical to Cameron. Their relationship would allow Holly to do whatever she asked of her no matter what it was. Holly was going to be 'Cameron' to her when they were alone.
"The chip swap with Camille will only be for a few days." Allison said. "I think it's fine."
Holly hoped that when it was time to switch back that Cameron did not trade chassis with Camille and try and keep her chassis. She believed that John liked her chassis and her sheath the best.
They passed the first smaller suite that she was in earlier. It sounded quiet in there. Vanna and Gail-Cam were going to officially move Mary and Laura to that suite. Leticia was in the one next to it. As they passed Holly told her Ally and Hanna were in there with Leticia since Sheila was called away to see Young Jesse.
They had a few hours until dinner. Holly would not be able to go with Allison tonight. They still needed to do the chip swap. It was dress up night tonight as well.
Sheila would take Young Jesse around to see the ship. She hoped they could be together later on. She was not sure how possessive Camille was going to be. She seemed a lot like 'Cameron' to her. That wasn't in a good way either.
She asked Young Jesse a lot of personal questions and tried to find out as much about her and Camille as possible. She was curious herself and Cameron asked her to do it. She was aware that not everything made it into the reports.
Since they were at the rear elevators they went down and started in the main dining room. They would hit the promenade deck next and check out the rear lounge and then the main theater. She would then take her topside to see the pool deck and buffet. Cameron asked her to keep Young Jesse busy for an hour before she returned her to the Honeymoon Suite. It was formal night so she would need some time to get ready. She was to assist her if Camille was still tied up in the Owner's Suite. Sheila hoped Camille would be late. That would give her an excuse to see and touch Young Jesse as she changed. She planned to change with her. She wanted to compare their naked bodies. She would decide then if she wanted to do some 'age regression'.
Maybe Jesse was reformed when it came to the younger females. It was debatable if Sheila was. Her personal desire was to 'take' Young Jesse right now.
Savannah left CamNet's bunker and headed back up to the main level of Cameron's base.
She expected Cammy to have a major attitude problem but she didn't.
"Hi, Savannah." Cammy said with a smile on her face.
Cammy gave her a kiss.
"Hello." Savannah said.
Savannah wondered why Cammy was so cheerful. She knew if she asked that Cammy wouldn't be any longer.
"Where would you like to go next?" Cammy asked. "We can see Young Allison or do whatever you want."
This was different.
"I need to know what updates there are." Savannah said.
Cammy's smile faded some.
"There are no major developments." Cammy said.
Savannah could feel the 'dance' coming.
"What about the not so major developments?" Savannah asked.
Cammy did not want Savannah back in the fight today.
"Steve and Tom are running down a few leads." Cammy said. "It was from some of the phone data we captured."
Savannah wanted to see Young Allison. This sounded more important.
"Maybe we better go and back them up." Savannah said.
That was not what Cammy wanted.
"There are other teams of Metal that can be diverted." Cammy said.
Savannah knew Cammy missed the point.
"We are free right now. No one needs to be pulled off of an assignment." Savannah said. "How far away is it and what are they after?"
The smile was long gone from Cammy's face.
Cammy and John Henry began to fill Savannah in.
CamNet watched Savannah on the security cameras. The smile was gone from her face too. She could see that Savannah would do what she believed in. A single tear ran down her cheek. She didn't want Savannah to be battered further or need to fight for her life.
Cameron led John and Camille back towards the Owner's Suite.
Jim opened the door to the private area as they neared.
They thanked him and went into the Owner's Suite.
John wanted to make sure that they were all on the same page.
"I need to know this is what you want to do, Camille." John said.
It was not Camille's first choice but an opportunity like this would not happen again for a long time. This was her chance to find out what Young Jesse would 'face' later on. She wanted to make sure it would be a positive experience for her. It would also give her the opportunity to see what it was like to be with a male, even if Cameron was the one in control. She felt that Cameron selfishly blocked all of her interaction with John from her clones.
"I have agreed to Cameron's terms and she has agreed to mine." Camille said. "I will be able to be with you 'one time' on my own at some point in time. You need to agree to that too."
John wondered if the Metal girls knew that Cameron was never going to honor that promise.
"I will." John said.
Cameron knew they were on a timetable here. She also wanted John to be able to be 'good to go' with Young Jesse later on. That was what this was really about. Cameron scanned her and did not think things would be in prime mating condition until tomorrow. Maybe Young Jesse could wait until then.
She agreed to this because Jesse asked her if she could have her mother or Young Jesse carry a child for her. She asked her if she wanted to use her own genetic material and she did not. Jesse told her she felt she was too damaged from the future. What Jesse did not tell her was that she felt tainted by her past and her actions. She wanted a child free from her 'evil seed'. Young Jesse was her so it was her child in reality. She didn't have the same hang up Vanna did about 'taking' someone else's child from them. They were the SAME person!
"Let's get started." Cameron said.
John was excited that he was about to claim another virgin chassis. It would be Cameron in control so he didn't have a problem with that.
Camille and John undressed in front of each other. It was clear they were both ready for their 'one time' right now.
Once they were naked Camille hugged John close.
"I want you to make love to my chassis like you would to Jesse - Young Jesse." Camille whispered. "I want the same experience she will have. I know it will be Cameron who does it but I want you to think of Young Jesse and how you will be with her. I want to make sure it will be pleasant for her."
John wondered if she was only doing this as Young Jesse protector. He did not want to ask. If she said 'yes' then he would feel bad. It was better not to know. If that is why she was going to do it, then she was a devoted and honorable guardian for Young Jesse.
Cameron returned with the tether. She kicked off her shoes and moved her hair off of her neck. She handed the tether to Camille. She was not going to undress.
Camille looked at Cameron and then at John. John nodded to her. She plugged the tether into Cameron's neck She then handed the other end of the tether to John and moved her hair out of the way. John looked at Cameron and then at Camille. He plugged the tether in.
Cameron took her place on the far side of the bed out of the way.
John faced Camille. Their eyes were locked. He watched her eyes close and then reopen.
"I love you, John, and you love me." Camille-Cameron said.
John wondered if this ever got old. It still excited him to know what was going to happen.
"I love you, Cameron, and you love me." John said.
He lifted Camille-Cameron up and carried her to the bed. It was right there so he really only needed to turn around. He laid her down gently.
He climbed in next to her. He gently touched her cheek with his hand.
"Are you ready?" John asked softly.
"Yes." Camille-Cameron said.
"I can stop or do something different at any time." John said. "If anything is uncomfortable or painful I want to you to say something."
Camille-Cameron looked a little confused.
"I want you to make love to me." Camille-Cameron said. "I want you to 'make' me a woman."
John started out a little less aggressive than he normally did. Everything was extra tender and sweet. After a little more extensive foreplay it was time to make things happen. He moved over the top of Camille-Cameron.
"Go slow." Camille-Cameron said. "This is my first time…."
John did. It always excited him to hear that. It was even more so when it was true like now. Since Camille asked him to think it was Young Jesse and act as if it was it made it all the more exciting to him.
Anna could tell Young Allison was not pleased that Savannah wasn't on her way to Palmdale right now.
"There was already a team dispatched to deal with that lead." Young Allison said.
Anna did not want to create a bigger problem.
"Savannah needs to do what she feels is the right thing for the troops." Anna said.
Young Allison frowned.
"I know." Young Allison said. "There can always be another time."
Anna wanted to point out the reality of what a trip to the past would be like.
"You may not see her for a year or more in the past." Anna said.
Young Allison needed to toughen up.
"I will deal with that when it is necessary." Young Allison said. "Everyone sacrifices for John Connor."
Anna doubted Young Allison wanted to do the enhanced ageing process for John at this point. She would do it so she could be with Savannah. It was clear where her heart was firmly planted. Young Allison loved Savannah more than anything. It was doubtful that would ever change, even if it was 'tested'.
"Sacrifice is the true test of love." Anna said.
Young Allison nodded.
"I guess it really is." Young Allison said.
Dan and Frank watched the ship depart.
"We have our assignment for tonight." Dan said.
"This time it is 'sanctioned'." Frank said.
"We will have the full support of John Henry and CamNet." Dan said.
"Sheila asked us to enforce her directive about the park and Cameron agreed to it." Frank said.
"The ship is at sea and Ken and Lou can be wherever they need to be in the Blackhawk in no time." Dan said.
"I was irritated by some of the 'street people' we ran into today while we waited for the ship to depart." Frank said.
"That's OK." Dan said. "I'm sure a lot of the 'street people' turn into the 'night people'."
"The park belongs to Sheila." Frank said.
Dan looked at Frank and smiled.
"And the darkness belongs to us." Dan said.
It was time to take out the trash.
The Terminators were ready to act.
