Chapter 376

Bargaining Chip

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In Some Future:

Events Continue From Chapter 355

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Mrs. Weaver expressed her fears and concerns to Vanna. She sought reassurance and a few promises. She also wanted something Vanna 'shared'. It was something Vanna wouldn't want her to have willingly. She decided it was better to save that one for later on.

"I need to know you will stay here with me to assist me." Mrs. Weaver said. "Your help has made all the difference so far in smoothing relations over."

Vanna wasn't sure what Mrs. Weaver was really after. Of course she was going to help her. She owed her a lot.

"Look, Mother, I will stay here with you, as long as you need me. I won't abandon you." Vanna said. "I can see you're trying to help these people and make a difference here. I want to help you make that difference and make things better for all these people as well. I know what it is like to exist in these conditions."

Mrs. Weaver knew Cameron could 'take' any of the girls away anytime she wanted.

"What will you do if Cameron leaves?" Mrs. Weaver asked. "Then what will happen?"

Vanna spoke of this issue several times with Allison previously. It was while they were in the past. They knew of Future Savannah and Future Allison with Future John and they knew it wasn't them. That was supposed to be Savannah and Young Allison. They were aware they'd disrupted the 'Natural Order'. They presented a 'shortcut' to Cameron. They were out of their time and place.

"We don't belong with Cameron in the past." Vanna said. "Savannah and Young Allison are the future with Cameron and John, not us."

The mention of Savannah reminded Mrs. Weaver what she really wanted from the past at this point. She wanted Savannah's love.

"I want to bring Savannah here to be with me." Mrs. Weaver said. "I miss her dearly."

Vanna knew there was some truth to that. She'd witnessed the 'change' to Mrs. Weaver in her association with Savannah. She also knew Savannah was important to the 'Natural Order'. This was an issue she needed to take a stand on.

"NO, I insist she stay where her destiny is. You know this. Please, it's the only thing I ask of you." Vanna said. "Please, let her have her own life - a life. Don't bring her to this Hell on earth. Look at this place. She doesn't belong here."

Mrs. Weaver didn't say anything for a few seconds.

"I miss her, Vanna." Mrs. Weaver said.

Vanna knew love was about sacrifice. She loved Savannah and didn't want her here.

"I'm 'Savannah', Mother." Vanna said. "I'm your daughter. I want to be your 'only' daughter. It's my place, not hers. I belong in the future, Savannah does not. I want to be here with you."

It pleased Mrs. Weaver to hear that. She wanted Vanna to stay on her own. She also wanted something else.

"I know you love Allison. What about her if she leaves?" Mrs. Weaver asked.

Vanna and Allison already vowed never to be apart again. They would choose death over separation.

"We do love each other." Vanna said. "We will always be together."

Mrs. Weaver hoped so. She intended to get to 'know' Allison a little better. She knew she could fool Allison but not a Cameron clone. For her curiosity and desire, Allison was 'close enough'. She was the 'pattern' after all. If Vanna found out or protested, Young Savannah could be used as a bargaining chip….

She knew what she wanted and she was going to get it somehow, no matter what. Everyone loved Cameron.

Vanna excused herself there were some Resistance matters she needed to attend to.

Mrs. Weaver watched her go and made sure she was alone. She assumed Cameron's form. She allowed the clothes to disappear and was now naked. She touched herself and looked at her reflection in a shiny piece of metal. She changed her appearance to that of Allison. The shape of her body didn't change, only the way she 'looked'. They were identical physically but Cameron always looked 'better'. She increased the size of her breasts. They were now double the size. She disliked that look. She was used to her size. She now made them smaller than Allison's breasts were. She was pleased with that look. No, she needed to look like the girls. She returned everything to 'normal'.

She changed into Vanna's form and even made the scar. She wondered why Vanna never took advantage of cosmetic surgery in the past to have it removed. It was the only thing that marred her perfect figure. She looked at the pinkness on everything that was pink on Vanna. It was such a vibrant color on her. None of the other females were that pink everywhere. She'd assumed multiple female images over the years.

Next she assumed Jesse's appearance. She liked how she looked like this. The figure was firm and trim. She liked the exotic look. Everything was very much how she liked a female figure to look. She did change everything to Vanna's pinkness and saw it was not a good visual match. She switched it back. She'd spied on the girls as often as she could. She watched everything they did together. She learned Jesse liked to experiment and would do anything and everything.

Mrs. Weaver wondered if Jesse would experiment with her as herself. It was worth a try. She knew she could share a lot as herself. She could offer Jesse everything she wanted. She briefly switched the placement of several of her body parts to different locations. She was sure Jesse would find that appealing. It was different having her mouth between her legs and - something else in its place where her mouth originally was….

Cameron worked on training the 'Special Unit'. She provided them advanced tactical training. It was training that she'd developed and found worked well for her. She gave them weapons to use they didn't normally use. She ordered body armor be made for all of them. She wanted to keep unnecessary damage to a minimum. That was something that would please all of them.

The Restorators were even more loyal to know that Cameron really cared about them. They weren't just pawns anymore. They weren't just machines. They were individuals and they mattered. Bob, Unit 357, was put in charge of the group in Cameron absence.

Cameron asked Unit 44 and Unit 69 to take over the restoration section for any damaged Metal so Bob could concentrate on the 'Special Unit'. She knew the two female Restorators understood what it was like to have someone that was special returned to them.

Unit 69 was surprised at her new position and Cameron's trust.

"Are you giving us a choice?" Unit 69 asked.

Cameron wanted to bring all the Restorators closer together.

"Yes." Cameron said. "I want to place personnel where I think they are most needed and can do the best jobs but I also want them to be 'happy'."

Unit 44 and Unit 69 looked at each other. They were machines. They weren't supposed to be happy. They understood happiness now that they both existed still.

"Happy?" Unit 44 asked. "Why weren't things like this before?"

Cameron smiled at them. She liked it when everyone was happy.

"I don't know. I'm here now." Cameron said. "Where I most recently have come from, all our Metal was happy and never stuck with the same task. They were all given a choice and any suggestions or ideas they wanted to share were considered and many adopted. Everyone has something worthwhile to contribute."

Cameron's attitude and philosophy pleased Unit 44 and Unit 69.

"Are we still allowed to choose names?" Unit 44 asked.

That was what Cameron wanted. She wanted harmony and individuality. The Restorators would care more for each other's safety and well being with names and association with each other on a more personal level.

"Yes, any Metal working directly for me can have a name. I want them to have one." Cameron said. "It helps us bond. It will make you feel 'special'."

Unit 44 and Unit 69 selected names. They weren't sure if they would be acceptable to Cameron.

"We've each chosen names." Unit 69 said.

Cameron was pleased to hear that. She smiled at both of them.

"That's wonderful." Cameron said.

She was about to ask what the names were.

Cameron seemed so human to Unit 44. That was part of what made her special. She wasn't abrupt or indifferent like the General was. She didn't administer by threats or force.

"How are you so 'human like'?" Unit 44 asked. "You're different from all other male or even female Metal."

Cameron was aware her long association and close proximity to humans allowed her to become more 'human'. The girls worked with her and their interaction together allowed her to better adapt. Then there was Sarah and John.

"I am different. I've exceeded my programming." Cameron said. "I have a human husband as well."

Unit 44 and Unit 69 looked at each other. That was unheard of. A human and a machine together and married was a breakthrough. They wondered how far advance the relationship actually was.

"Do you have sex?" Unit 69 asked.

"Do you make love?" Unit 44 asked.

Cameron missed John even more now. She didn't want to think about him with Riley. She hoped they only had sex and John would remember they'd made love with each other.

"There's a difference between those two identical acts. No, I don't have 'sex' but YES, I do 'make love' with my husband." Cameron said. "Those are my most treasured files."

Unit 44 would like to know what that was like. It would be easier to review a file than actually try it. It seemed very personal to have someone touch you in those private areas.

"Would you ever share those files?" Unit 44 asked. "I'd like to review them."

"I would too." Unit 69 said.

Cameron thought they were too personal and intimate. They were the physical manifestation of their emotional love for each other.

"No, they are mine alone." Cameron said. "Love is something very special."

Unit 44 and Unit 69 looked disappointed.

"We didn't mean to overstep." Unit 69 said.

"We're both sorry." Unit 44 said.

Cameron didn't want them to feel like that. She'd wondered too what it was like. She'd waited a long time to find out on her own. She wanted to give them some encouragement.

"Those files are best created on your own." Cameron said. "I want you to create your own files and learn and explore on your own. It's best if you start out with your infiltration programming off. You two have much to offer - to each other."

The two female Restorators looked at each other. Did Cameron just say what they thought she said and indicated?

"But we're both 'female'." Unit 69 said.

Cameron liked the harmony of the girls. She thought it was a better relationship based on mutual respect. She believed that all females should start out this way.

"That's even better. This way, you will know what pleases each other as well as yourself. Feel free to experiment." Cameron said. "You need answer to no one about what you do with your alone time. I will personally handle any problems if anyone has them."

Unit 44 and Unit 69 were very pleased to hear that. There were times when they were very close to such activity but they both lacked the resolve to pursue it. Now it was OK by Cameron's decree. This further showed what a leader Cameron was.

"I think we would like to experiment." Unit 69 said.

Cameron would like to see them at some point do that and share together. She always liked to see the girls together. They always seemed so 'motivated' with each other.

"You're free to do so." Cameron said. "What names have you chosen?" Cameron asked.

Unit 44 was very pleased and excited.

"Thank you." Unit 44 said. "I've chosen 'Ginger' as my name. It goes with my red hair."

"Yes, thank you, Commander, I mean Cameron." Unit 69 said. "I've chosen 'Sandy', to go with my new sheath and hair color as well."

Cameron liked those names. They were very descriptive of their appearance.

"Those are beautiful names." Cameron said. "Sandy, is your new sheath acceptable to you?"

Sandy looked down at her sheath. Her sheath tone was very dark before and so was 'everything' else. That was no longer the case.

"Yes. Ginger likes it." Sandy said. "Many things are 'different' on this chassis but I like all of them because Ginger likes them."

Cameron liked her appearance. She liked both of their appearances.

"So do I." Cameron said. "It's beautiful, both of you are very pretty."

Ginger and Sandy were pleased to hear that. They didn't know if others would see them as 'pretty'.

"Are we really pretty?" Sandy asked. "Can you teach us how to look like you do?"

Cameron was immaculate. She'd fixed herself up some.

"Yes I can. This look is known as Tight. I can teach you to look Tight or Hot." Cameron said. "Now, take the rest of the day off and 'share' with each other. You have much exploration to do. I want you stay with it as you explore each other. You will find the sensations very rewarding. Don't stop when you start to really 'feel' things. If you keep going you will achieve an 'explosive finish'. I've assigned you quarters so please go use them."

"Thank you." Ginger and Sandy said together and hurried off….

Cameron smiled as she heard them whispering to each other. They discussed what they wanted to try….

Allison knew she needed to follow up on the leads she'd started with the anti-Metal faction.

Cameron II wasn't pleased at all about it. The group was dangerous. They could turn on Allison at any point. Just because Billy was infatuated with Allison didn't mean that others in the group would feel the same way.

"Let me go as 'you'." Cameron II said. "It will be safer."

That was a risk Allison didn't want to take. If they made Cameron II as Metal she would be in even greater danger. She needed to take the risk herself.

"No, I don't want you damaged or terminated." Allison said.

Cameron II was sure she could pull off an 'Allison' imitation.

"I can pose as you and no one will know." Cameron II said.

Allison didn't want to chance it.

"It's too risky." Allison said. "I don't trust these people."

Cameron two use the Liquid Metal 'patch' to complete her appearance. She looked exactly like Allison.

"We look identical now." Cameron II said.

Allison moved forward and took Cameron II in a long deep kiss.

"You know I love you, 'Cameron'." Allison said.

Cameron II like to hear that but she needed Allison to remember the reality.

"It's Cameron II." Cameron II said. "It always needs to be that way. There's only one Cameron - Cameron Prime."

Allison still felt what she felt. The program was the same.

"Not to me but I know the difference and why." Allison said. "I know there can only be one Cameron, Cameron Prime. You are still 'Cameron' to me. You are MY Cameron."

Cameron II was pleased with Allison's love and support.

"I must protect you, Allison." Cameron II said. "That is my prime directive. I must accompany you everywhere until we can leave this future."

Allison wondered how that was going to go down once they went back to the past. She was sure it would be a problem.

"What happens then?" Allison asked. "What happens to us when we do - if we do?"

Allison replaced John in Cameron II's programming.

"I'm now your mate forever, Allison." Cameron II said. "You are still free to be with Vanna and Jesse as well. I'm only for you."

'Does life get any better than this?' Allison wondered.

Jesse wanted to go back to the 'bad side' of town. That bothered Cam greatly. It wasn't safe there. She still wanted to terminate everyone there.

"I don't want you going back there." Cam said.

Jesse saw this as part of her duty. It was a responsibility to their future for now and perhaps their well being.

"I need to." Jesse said. "Enough time has past for Snake to have come up with some answers. We need to find out the information for Vanna and Cameron."

Cam was irritated by that name. No one liked snakes. She remembered the encounter. It still made her feel 'dirty'.

"I didn't like the way he looked at you." Cam said. "Or me."

Jesse thought that was because of their looks but specifically because of Cam's appearance.

"Look, love, you know it is what men and women do, especially with you as 'Cameron'." Jesse said. "Face it, you're Hot and Tight."

Cam was pleased with her appearance.

"I'm identical to Cameron in every way now." Cam said.

Jesse could think of one major difference. It was a pleasant one too.

"That's not entirely true any longer." Jesse said with a smile on her face. "You've been with me…."

Jesse replaced John in Cam's programming.

"I'm now your mate forever, Jesse." Cam said. "You are still free to be with Vanna and Allison as well. I'm only for you."

'Does life get any better than this?' Jesse wondered.

Bargaining Chip

When life's dice are rolled
Everything is left up to chance
If the right numbers appear
Once may get to dance

When the cards are shuffled
Will the deal be honest and fair
If they are not and dealt from the bottom
Will anyone really even care

Since everything is a gamble
One is predisposed to lose
One will most likely come up short
No matter what they choose

When the wheel of fortune spins
Where it will actually stop at
It is nothing but a mystery
Will one get fat or come up flat

Maybe one can hedge their bet
They can always try and strip
In the game of life as played by some
That's a pretty good bargaining chip

Nobody