Chapter 344

Not Me

John's was out on a recon with Bob. They discovered some new Skynet equipment at the location they went to check out. He wanted to act on his own without Cameron involved. He felt he was more than capable of dealing with the threat. Bob advised him against trying to act on his own.

His phone rang. He saw it was Savannah. That was very unusual. He hoped nothing was wrong. He went to answer it but paused. Maybe it wasn't Savannah.

John was afraid it was going to be Cameron. He wasn't going to answer it if it was. He knew she would be all over him in a negative way. Cameron was always on his case about being in a combat situation. This was supposed to be a recon only but it was going to go hot. He decided to chance it.

"Hello?" John asked.

"What the Hell is going on?" Cameron asked.

Damn, John thought. That's just like Cameron. He could see the Future Allison surface in her when she swore. She would have called Bob next anyway.

"It's nice to talk to you too." John said sarcastically.

"Shut up." Cameron said. "What are you planning? Where does this go from here? What are you up against?"

It reminded him of Allison and Vanna arguing. They could both turn into total Bitches in just a few seconds sometimes. It didn't happen much but it did happen. He thought they all argued sometimes.

John went over everything that happened so far. He wanted to hit them now. He was worried that there may be Metal involved with the project. This was a 'big find' for them.

Cameron glanced over at Savannah. Cameron set the phone to 'Speaker Phone' so Savannah could hear the entire conversation.

Savannah knew Cameron was asking her if she wanted to go to where John was. It would be to where the action was. She nodded her head in the affirmative. This was the real deal.

Cameron briefly smiled. That was her girl. She knew Savannah was ready to expand.

"I'm on my way." Cameron said. "Savannah is coming too."

Combat. Savannah felt her heartbeat increase as her blood pumped harder in anticipation. Cameron kept weapons and body armor in all the vehicles. That was a good thing. This was to be more than a recon. She was ready.

Cameron called her Terminators. She wanted to make sure John was protected. She also wanted there to be some additional personnel to protect Savannah when they arrived where John was at.

Cameron was now in a hurry to reach the target location. She was worried that John would jump the gun in some misguided adventure to prove he could do the job. She needed to be ready when they arrived.

"Gear up and then we'll switch places." Cameron said.

Savannah was thrilled to hear that. Cameron didn't often let her drive when they went out.

"It's a good thing you taught me how to drive." Savannah said.

Cameron gave Savannah a brief smile.

"I've taught you many things." Cameron said. "You've excelled in all of them."

Savannah was pleased to hear Cameron's praise. She also wanted to push her personal agenda a little.

"Thank you. I try, Cameron." Savannah said. "I still have a few more things to 'learn'. I know what to do even if I don't know how to do it specifically – yet."

They both thought the same thing….

Cameron rolled her eyes and frowned.

Savannah batted her eyelids and smiled.

Both of them burst out laughing. It helped cut the tension in the air and made Savannah feel more at ease and a little more confidant. She was ready. This would be combat of some type. She wasn't sure how far Cameron would allow her to go. She hoped it was all the way. She wanted the experience.

It also seemed to help Cameron 'relax' some. She'd been on the verge of a 'melt down' only a few minutes ago. The prospect of combat refocused her direction and brought her back to reality. She really appreciated the way Savannah help to calm and guide her. It was all done so lovingly. Savannah never made rude comments to her or treated her disrespectfully, ever.

Cameron stole another glance at Savannah. She was so beautiful….

John Henry informed John and Bob that two drones were on now on station. One was up high over them. The other one orbited the surrounding area. There were two more that would arrive soon.

John was aware that Cameron was on the way. That bothered him enough already. Something else bothered him more.

"Cameron has Savannah with her." John said.

Bob could see that worried John more than being upset with Cameron for coming.

"Cameron won't want to take any chances." Bob said. "She'll want both of you protected."

Cameron indicated to John that she'd dispatched additional Terminators to come to their area.

"She has more of her Terminators on the way." John said. "We know some were already shadowing us."

Bob felt that was good. They'd only witnessed the one HK Track so far. That one was on shakedown maneuvers outside. What else was inside? Maybe there were more. Then what?

"How many additional Terminators is it?" Bob asked.

John doubted Cameron would tell him the truth. She didn't want him to know the true extent of her operation.

"I didn't ask." John said with some contempt. "I didn't want to make her need to lie, again."

Bob couldn't understand why John was unable to comprehend that Cameron wanted to help and protect him.

"John, she believes everything she's doing is to protect you and the future." Bob said. "She's trying to do both and protect all of us as well."

John didn't really listen to Bob. He contemplated his shaky relationship with Cameron. He really wondered if Cameron only married him to better control him. It sure seemed like it at times. It worked too. She always knew how to get her way.

The next words just slipped out of his mouth.

"It was a mistake for us to get married." John said. "I understand that now."

Bob tilted his head slightly. He was aware that Cameron offered John a solution to that 'problem' several times.

"She's asked for a divorce more than once. That also includes her Duplicate who asked for the same thing." Bob said.

John saw it more as an act of mercy. Besides, he was ready to move on. He thought he'd experienced all that Cameron could offer. Some 'fresh meat' would do him some good. He didn't care for the reminder that both Cameron and Duplicate Cameron asked for a divorce. It didn't matter. He was ready for more.

"I know. Next time she asks or says it, I'm going to agree." John said. "I'm killing her and preventing her from protecting the future as she was programmed to do. I've altered and restricted her grow as an individual."

Bob wondered what direction John would go next. He didn't want to ask about Savannah. That seemed like the best choice. She was young and untouched. Those were two desirable qualities for humans in a mate. He would 'dance' around the issue and see where John went.

"What about Allison, Vanna or Jesse?" Bob asked. "They're all available."

John wasn't sure where that selection of females was headed. There was room in his bed for them alone or in pairs or as a group. He would try any of them at this point. None of them could be as big of a Bitch as Cameron was, he hoped. What if they were worse?

"Cameron has given them all Metal lovers to protect them." John said. "I don't know what else they would want."

Bob knew it was way more than that. That was all done for John.

"She's protecting them for you." Bob said. "Cameron is trying to protect the future."

John restrained a smile. He wished it was that simple. He knew where Cameron wanted him to look now. He was aware she was willing to take shortcuts.

"That's not her latest 'push'." John said.

Bob knew what John was talking about. He knew John was talking about Savannah. He purposely didn't mention her earlier. He knew Cameron decided to bypass the girls from the future and go with the next batch of candidates. Maybe John needed a reminder about the future.

"You saw the future, John. You were there." Bob said. "I've shared files with Restorators from there. All females her age have a male or female partner or they are dying in a Scavenger camp or Skynet work camp. You know as well as I do that is ALL of them. No one lives very long there."

John was even more upset now.

"Don't you think I know that? That's what we're trying to prevent, Bob." John said. "I want them all to have a life, my sister Jan and the Young sisters too. I don't like Cameron planning their lives for them and picking who they are supposed to 'love'. That's just wrong. They all grow up being told who they will love and whose bed they will share."

Bob wanted John to refocus. There was a harsh reality that needed to be spoken.

"John, none of them will have a 'normal' life if Skynet wins." Bob said. "This is our life, it is their life. You must accept it. Cameron is trying as hard as she can for everyone to keep them safe and protect the future."

John saw it all as a 'no win' situation. In order to stop Skynet, he was sure Cameron would need to become it.

"There is only one way to prevent Skynet from taking over isn't there?" John asked.

Bob understood John reached the only possible conclusion. Cameron would need to become Skynet.

"Yes." Bob said. "It is the only logical solution."

John would have smashed his fist down on the table if there'd been one there. There wasn't.

"Everyone sacrifices for John Connor…." John said in utter disgust.

Bob remembered that John admonished him the last time he'd said that.

"You said it, not me." Bob said. "But you're correct."

Cameron and Savannah arrived in the target area. She decided to rendezvous with her four clones first. Two of them were female, two were male. She wanted to set the rules for the operation.

"Savannah and John are our top priorities." Cameron said. "You all know that. They come before all else, including the mission."

Savannah looked at the two female clones. One looked almost exactly like Cameron. The other one was slightly different but rapidly taking on Cameron's appearance. She knew they were still in the process of Resequencing.

Cameron watched Savannah check out the two female clones. She could see the 'hungry' look in her eyes as she checked every detail on them. She really wanted to see her reaction to the next part. She nonchalantly touched Savannah's neck as she made the introductions.

"This is Camille and this…." Cameron said as she looked at Savannah. "Savannah, this is Cammy."

Savannah thought her heart skipped a beat.

That was the reaction that Cameron expected. She felt Savannah's arousal level spike.

Cammy smiled at Savannah. She already seemed to have Cameron's smile.

"I'll be working closely with you today." Cammy said. "As well as in the future, Savannah…. "

Savannah drew in her breath slightly. She knew what that all meant at some point not too far away.

Camille and Cammy were to stay with Savannah at all times.

"Are you a program clone of Cameron?" Savannah asked. "Are both of you?"

Cammy smiled and Camille nodded.

"We are both 'Cameron'. We updated yesterday." Cammy said. "We will both ensure your safety."

That's what Savannah wanted to hear. She planned to try and keep Cammy as a one hundred percent clone of Cameron in every way.

Savannah greeted the two male Terminators.

"Hello." Savannah said. "What are your names?"

The first Terminator moved forward.

"I'm Ron." A large male Terminator said.

His voice switched to Cameron's voice.

"I'm also 'Cameron' updated as of yesterday." Ron said.

His voice switched back.

"Know that you will be protected and guided." Ron said.

Savannah looked at the second male Terminator.

"I'm Ronny." The other male Terminator said.

His voice switched to Cameron's voice.

"I'm 'Cameron' too." Ronny said.

His voice switched back.

"We will protect John and you." Ronny said

Cameron left Savannah in the company of Ron, Camille and Cammy. She went in search of John with Ronny.

Savannah couldn't take her eyes off of Camille and Cammy. She didn't know what the future would bring but she really hoped it was what Vanna and Cam shared. She wanted to be with a female more than anything….

The fact they were cyborgs didn't matter to Savannah. She held no prejudice. There was no distinction to her. They were as 'alive' to her as a human female. Later on, that chain of thought would make every Terminator and Restorator loyal to her. The 'Chosen One' treated everyone as an equal.

Bob and John watched the HK Track activity that occurred on the open lot in back of the target building.

Bob looked in back of them. He moved back and stood up.

"Good Luck." Bob said and stepped away.

John wondered where Bob was headed to.

"What?" John asked as he looked around.

Cameron burst into view. She didn't look happy. She stood in front of Bob and glared at him. Her displeasure was obvious.

"We'll discuss this later." Cameron said.

John cringed. Cameron was already here. He saw that Bob was in trouble. He knew he was next for her anger.

"Lay off." John said. "I'm the one responsible for everything that's happened here."

Cameron felt she'd made her point. She wanted to get straight into the operation. She would ask for a briefing from the General.

"Fill me in, General." Cameron said. "I'm getting all the updates from John Henry as we speak."

John skipped the small talk, insults and sarcasm. He knew Cameron wouldn't stand for them right now. She really looked steamed. He went right in with all the information Bob and him gathered as well as what the 'shadow Terminators' filled them in on. That group was now split into two groups for further recon and surveillance.

John noticed a large Terminator standing in back of Cameron. He paused and looked at him.

"What's your story?" John asked.

He was a little surprised at what transpired next.

"I'm Ronny." He said in Cameron's voice.

His voice switched.

"I will be staying with you as well as Bob." Ronny said.

John could tell this was obviously another clone of Cameron. He looked at the big male body. It made him wonder…. Could Cameron borrow that chassis for a night? He shook his head and quickly refocused.

He nodded and continued his briefing.

Cameron didn't get any new information from John. Everything he said she'd learned already from her clones that shadowed John and Bob there. It was time for some direct action.

"I need to get down there and see what else is inside the building." Cameron said. "I want to know if there are more or if it's an assembly line. You're correct to think there's Metal down there as well. That's a Skynet HK Track from my future. That machine is deadly."

John Henry heard Cameron talk about going in for a better look. He wanted to remind her there were other less risky operations available. All of the drones were there and armed for a ground attack.

"We have all four drones in the area now. Two are on station. Two are on wide recon, five and ten miles out." John Henry reported. "They're on patrol for any reinforcements."

Cameron didn't want to attack the building first and try and sort things out later. She wanted to make sure she understood what was going on in there and how big of a threat this really was. She also wanted to allow Savannah a chance to make some battlefield decisions.

"Savannah is here as well, John. She's to observe and learn. I've encouraged her to 'step up' if she feels confidant. I ask that you let her and guide her. She's ready to learn more" Cameron said. "There are three of 'me' with her, two female and one male. You have seen all of them at our previous operation. They are Camille, Cammy and Ron."

John quickly looked at Ronny. He noticed they were all variations of Cameron's name. The Ron and Ronny were from the last syllable of her name. He really wondered how much Metal Cameron controlled. There were eight of them here now.

"How many of you are there?" John asked.

There was a sly smile on Cameron's face. She wasn't going to divulge too much information right now. She wanted to give John something to think about.

"Not as many as there will be." Cameron said. "You've 'met' some of them already."

John swallowed hard and looked around. He wanted to ask what that meant but didn't. Did she mean they'd been in his bed?

Cameron kept a straight face and moved on. It was clear she'd hit her mark and put him on the defensive. John only encountered them on the recent operation…. Not in his bed – yet.

John and Cameron coordinated a plan of attack. Cameron was going in by herself as usual. Everyone would back her up. If any enemy Metal or help arrived, the drones would hit them and their team was to withdraw. Cameron would fight her way out alone.

Ronny would make sure John withdrew even if he needed to pick him up and carry him away. He answered to Cameron, not John. That was because he was 'Cameron'.

"John Henry, get the Blackhawk airborne." Cameron said. "I want it ready for a medevac I necessary."

Cameron tried covered all the bases.

Not Me

Is love's quest
What is love's goal
Is it all some strange test
Or what makes one whole

It seems that everyone
Has something different to seek
That journey can separated
The strong from the weak

Perhaps the real problem
Is no one knows what they want
When it is all before them
They still continue the hunt

In daily life no one really
Gets to pick and choose
It doesn't actually matter
In the end they all lose

People want more than to give
On that everyone can agree
If you want one that will forgive
Then it's not me

Nobody