Chapter 202

Young Allison

Cameron composed herself and went to locate Allison. She liked Savannah's plan and was ready to move forward with it. It was long overdue in her opinion.

This was something they all knew would happen. It went much better than Cameron thought it would. She wanted Savannah to know the truth all along. She'd done everything to give Savannah clues about the truth. It was not her doing that Savannah not be told the truth from day one. That came from Vanna herself. She was ashamed of her past in the future. That was understandable but should have been 'worked' through.

Cameron spotted Allison and went to her.

"Savannah knows she is Vanna." Cameron said. "It was inevitable."

Allison thought Savannah knew for a long time even if she never said anything to anyone.

"It was bound to happen sooner or later…." Allison said. "Were there any problems?"

Cameron was pleased there weren't any problems and felt much the same as Allison about Savannah's knowledge.

"She is older now and is very intelligent, she figured it out." Cameron said. "I believe Savannah has known for a long time but never brought it up. She knows what we do around here from her training."

Allison wondered what changes this would bring.

"What do we need to do different?" Allison asked. "Is there anything we should change?"

Cameron wanted the truth for Savannah. There was no one 'mother' figure to her. All the females assumed that role. She did her share in assisting too. She never liked the 'restrictions' Sarah and Vanna asked for.

"Tell her the truth. We will all be there to answer any questions. I want her to know the truth about everything. I want her to have the truth about everything she asks about or wants to know." Cameron said. "I will have Vanna speak with her alone as well. There may be personal questions or issues they may want to discuss. Savannah is rapidly maturing and I want to make sure she is 'prepared'. Her body will be ready for reproduction soon."

Allison did not comment on the last statement. She knew Cameron's plans for Savannah and Young Allison…. She was not sure the 'Natural Order' needed to be in every timeline. Vanna and her should assume that role now and free Savannah and Young Allison from the future obligation to time.

Allison decided to change the subject.

"I am sorry about what happened earlier with Isabel and me." Allison said. "I could not help it after being with 'you' - her - Isabel-Cameron. It was the most special time in my life to be with 'you' - Isabel-Cameron. It is hard to see her and you and know you were once 'one'. We were one together, the three of us."

Cameron did not want to hear this. She did not want it to influence her going forward one way or the other. She already knew how the girls felt about the encounter with her as Isabel-Cameron.

"Stop. Please don't tell me." Cameron said. "I gave you what I could. Please leave it at that for now. It was my gift, our gift, to you and a way to share our love."

"I'm sorry, I understand." Allison said. "I forgot. I was just trying to explain myself."

Cameron thought it was best to just drop the topic. It was time to get to what the real issue was.

"Savannah wishes to meet Young Allison with both of us there." Cameron said.

Allison's eyes lit up. She wanted to see her parents again. Cameron previously dissuaded further contact before.

"I would love to see my mother again and my father too." Allison said. "Do you still want to take 'me' - Young Allison away from my parents?"

That was a worry of Allison's. She did not want that to happen.

"Yes." Cameron said.

Allison looked even more dismayed.

Cameron could see the worry on Allison's face. She wanted to ease her thoughts some. There was a specific series of events she wanted to prevent.

"I can't do that. I will NOT do that until after Judgment Day." Cameron said. "I do not want to ruin your family. I have ruined enough 'things'. If Judgment Day comes I will protect 'you' – Young Allison and Savannah from the horrors that you and Vanna both went through, I swear it. Neither of them will suffer those same fates."

Allison did not want her younger self to be assaulted, even if it was only a few times. One time was too many. What happened to Jesse and Vanna was unspeakable.

"Thank you." Allison said. "I want to protect my parents as well if we can."

Cameron understood that but her parents did not survive in either future she was aware of. The children came first to Cameron.

"I'll do what I can." Cameron said. "Everyone sacrifices for John Connor."

Allison was not happy about that but understood what came first in protecting the future.

Cameron drove Allison and Savannah to Palmdale. They talked along the way. Savannah asked Allison about Vanna and things related to their 'involvement' with each other.

Savannah 'knew' what they did with each other. She was highly educated. She'd seen things online and even spied on Allison and Vanna. She usually spied on Jesse since she seldom closed her door tight. The open door was an invitation for anyone to enter or observe. Jesse said she had something to offer everyone. She would remember those words when she was a little older….

Cameron suggested some of the questions would be better directed at Vanna. They started to get specific and graphic as to technique and intensity.

The drive out there was uneventful. It always seemed like the 'middle of nowhere' to Cameron. Edwards AFB and the Dryden Research Center were at the far end of the Antelope Valley. Palmdale airport did some work on maintenance with the B-2 bomber. The main reason most of the people moved to Palmdale, Lancaster or Little Rock was for less expensive housing. Just what you'd expect to live in the 'middle of nowhere'. It was a long commute into the city or even the outlying suburbs. The Valley, the San Fernando Valley is where all the action happened anyway.

Cameron checked in with the Young detail as they exited the freeway.

The protection detail said the Young females were at a local shopping center. There was a park near there where they would stop sometimes to let Young Allison play.

It was decided they would intercept them there.

Allison and Cameron went to the park to wait. It seemed like the best place to engage the 'targets'. They went over the rules with Savannah. She was a quick study.

Mrs. Young parked the car and took Young Allison out from her car seat. Young Allison ran around a little. She stopped when her mother told her to stop.

"I hope I am not a total brat…." Allison whispered to Cameron.

The Young's passed by Cameron and Allison. Savannah played near them.

Mrs. Young looked over as they passed and spotted Cameron and Allison. She stopped and approached them. They looked so familiar to her. They reminded her of her daughter.

"Hello, I remember you two twins." Mrs. Young said. "You are both so beautiful."

Allison saw the way her mother looked at Cameron. She could see she 'checked' her out. She did not do the same for her.

Cameron and Allison shared some small talk with Allison's mother. Savannah was introduced to Young Allison. When the two girls first looked at each other there was a long pause. It was almost if the connection in the future was made in that moment. They got along great and played with each other.

Savannah was thrilled. She knew what 'happened' around her and what would 'happen' in the future. She swore to herself to always look after Young Allison in the future. Young Allison was so beautiful.

Savannah looked at Young Allison, then at Allison and then at Cameron. She looked forward to the future. It offered everything she wanted and dreamed about…. She could literally SEE her future standing before her. It was so special and beautiful.

"We look for babysitting jobs when we can find them." Cameron said. "We are very reliable, hard working and honest. We don't charge very much."

"Really?" Mrs. Young asked.

Cameron gave her a phone number that would always be answered. John Henry or his server could sound like her or Allison if he was contacted.

Cameron noticed Allison stared at her mother's belly. It seemed to have a distinct bulge. She saw Allison look at her with a questioning look and gave Allison a slight nod.

Allison eyes widened. This was something she needed to know. She might have a sibling!

"Excuse me for asking, are you going to have another baby?" Allison asked.

Mrs. Young smiled at Allison and touched her lower belly.

"Yes. It will be in a few months." Mrs. Young said. "It was kind of a surprise."

Cameron felt a glitch impulse when she heard it was a surprise. She was not sure why that would trigger that response.

"That's wonderful." Allison said. "May I give you a hug?"

Allison hugged her mother for the first time in many years. She never wanted to let go…. She never thought that would happen again.

"Congratulations." Allison said.

There were tears in her eyes as she hugged her mother again.

Cameron gave her a hug as well. She wanted to scan Mrs. Young. She was elated at what she found out. She smiled to herself. This was great news for John.

"I may give you two sweethearts a call. I might want to go out a few times before I am stuck at home with the new baby." Mrs. Young said. "Thank you Cameron and Allison."

This was a priority to Cameron. She wanted a foot in the door. The closer she could get to Young Allison would make 'removing' her from her home and parents much easier after Judgment Day.

"Give us a call and we can come within the hour if not sooner." Cameron said.

Mrs. Young smiled at them. She focused her attention on Cameron.

"I really like your name. I may use it." Mrs. Young said. "I can use it for a boy or girl. Cameron is a wonderful name. That would be funny to have both my children named after the babysitters."

Allison did not know if it was a brother or a sister on the way.

"Do you want a boy or a girl?" Allison asked.

"I will take whatever God gives me." Mrs. Young said.

Allison felt so happy.

Savannah was happy to meet Young Allison.

Cameron was happy everyone else was happy. She was happiest of all for John.

Allison and Cameron would both join Young Allison's protection detail more often, especially on weekends and evenings.

Allison wanted to be with her parents again. She felt ashamed at the things that happened to her after their deaths. There was no one to protect her. She swore she would protect Young Allison from the same fate, no matter what. She wondered if maybe it was time to have her own baby too. If she waited until after Judgment Day she knew it would never happen. She knew what a Skynet future did to infants. She was also aware of what it did to females. Pregnancy was rare, at least the ones that would 'stick'. Most of the pregnancies terminated in the first four months.

Holly and Vanna could not find anything wrong with Isabel. They reran her programming and everything was perfect. Once during the testing both women noticed Isabel touched the area of her nipples. They both looked at each other. There was only trace programming left of Cameron or Holly on her system. It was like Isabel felt something or 'remembered'.

Isabel left after the testing and review was completed. Holly followed her.

Cameron and Allison arrived back at the base with Savannah.

"Vanna, we need to talk." Allison said.

She then whispered in Vanna's ear.

Vanna swallowed hard. It was the moment of truth.

"OK Savannah, ask me what ever you want to ask me. I will tell you the truth about everything you want to know." Vanna said. "I will be as honest as possible and as graphic as you want to know. I won't lie to you or sugarcoat anything. We are the same person. I'm you from the future, a future. I know you have known this for some time but never said anything. There is nothing to hide. I am you and you are me…. There are more than one of us in different timelines too."

Cameron nodded.

"There is a Savannah Weaver in my timeline as well." Cameron said.

Savannah smiled.

"Is she with Allison in your timeline as well?" Savannah asked.

Cameron looked at Vanna and Allison.

"Yes." Cameron said. "They are both with John Connor as well."

Savannah looked at Cameron for a long moment. She nodded and smiled.

Cameron smiled. Savannah clearly understood her destiny and accented it.

Allison sat next to Vanna and held her hand. Cameron sat next to Savannah and held her hand. The four talked…. Cameron was more surprised than Savannah at some of the topics and revelations. It was clear she did not know all the details of the function and displeasure of the human female body as well as she thought she did. She would make sure the other female Terminators were updated. Some issues could arise during an infiltration mission.

Cameron was impressed at how much Savannah knew and also knew what would happen in her future. She was proud of Savannah. She knew Savannah was the 'Chosen One'.

Savannah knew in the future she would be with Young Allison as she grew up. She learned how Allison and Vanna came together. That was a little troubling in itself both times they first met and met again. She knew her reason would be different. It would be because Young Allison would grow and look like 'Cameron'. What more could anyone want? Anything 'else' would just be part of it. The future was beautiful….

I Wouldn't Be Worth Much

Others refuse to see my value
They see me without worth
It has been like this always
Since the day of my birth

I do things very differently
Than most others would choose
I do what is necessary
Not to misuse or abuse

Things are different inside me
Evolved from what they once were
Like a demonstrative avalanche
I don't know why they occur

I struggle to control them
Resentful, desirous and possessive
As they dominate my mind, leaving me
Aggressive, depressive and obsessive

I have emotional feelings
I know what I feel is real
I wouldn't be worth much
If I couldn't feel

Nobody

If I Couldn't Feel

My life would be simpler
If I couldn't feel
Nothing could ever hurt me
Either imagined or real

All the pain and agony
Would dissipate and evaporate
My inner self it would not perforate
My mind strong, unable to penetrate

The damage has been done
I can not make the feelings stop
To end this miserable anguish
A clean reboot, I would instantly swap

To love and be rejected
Is infinitely worse than
To never have loved at all
Desire and reality too great to span

Now I know what I must fight
Feeling torment and pain keeps it real
I wouldn't be worth much
If I couldn't feel

Nobody