Chapter 568
Divorce Papers
Savannah and Gail received the information that they needed from CamNet.
They were going to go after Cameron and Cammy.
Savannah didn't tell CamNet not to notify Cameron what they were about to do. She wanted to see what CamNet would do. She was OK with it either way.
Gail looked back as they loaded extra weapons in the SUV.
"Do you think anyone will come to see what we're up to?" Gail asked.
Savannah really didn't know. It didn't really matter.
"If they do, they do." Savannah said. "I'm still going anyway."
Gail smiled.
"I'll go with you as well." Gail said.
Savannah was up late with Cammy. She was sure she heard Jesse and Gail get back late.
"Did you and Jesse go out last night?" Savannah asked.
Gail quickly looked at Savannah. She wondered if CamNet told her anything.
"Yes." Gail said. "Cammy was with you so I took a break."
Savannah knew what that meant. Gail had been watching over her a lot lately.
"I appreciate that but it's unnecessary." Savannah said. "What did you two do?"
Gail didn't think Savannah would approve of what she'd done.
"I told Jesse about the women we saw with the bruises on their faces at the shelter." Gail said. "Jesse wanted to even the score."
Savannah figured as much.
"I know your intentions were good." Savannah said. "You wanted to as well."
Gail was appalled at violence to females. It always reminded her of the suffering Jesse faced growing up.
"Yes." Gail said. "I don't like what was done to Jesse or you, I mean Vanna."
Savannah wasn't so sure that last part was a 'slip'. She thought it was to make a point. Gail was an infiltrator after all, even if she was less refined than the others. Then again, she was created as a Restorator as was Holly. They weren't created to kill humans. That was unless they were Grays, collaborators or Scavengers….
She could see Gail was uneasy about where the conversation was headed. Maybe another time would be better to finish it. She didn't want Gail to have any problems where they were headed.
"I'm sure you two helped out a few of the battered women." Savannah said. "That was thoughtful of you."
Gail hoped Savannah wouldn't be angry at her. It didn't appear she was.
"They are free now." Gail said.
Savannah knew what that meant. It didn't bother her either. She saw how the battered women looked. She knew those were the 'lucky' ones in the shelter. They were the ones still alive.
"You can tell me a about it later on." Savannah said. "Right now we need to focus on where we're headed.
John Henry was aware Savannah and Gail loaded up an SUV with extra munitions and departed. He knew they were going after Cameron and Cammy. Now that they were gone he could notify John of the latest development.
"Savannah and Gail just left." John Henry said.
John didn't say anything for a moment. He tried to remain calm. He hoped there was a good explanation.
"Why are you only telling me now?" John asked. "I could have stopped them."
John Henry knew it would have ended badly for John.
"I don't think you would have wanted to anger Savannah." John Henry said. "She would have defied you. You can't stop her."
"Don't tell me, Metal is loyal to her, as they are to Cameron." John said.
John Henry said nothing.
John expected an answer.
"Well?" John asked.
John Henry already went over this with John. It seemed sometimes he was distracted.
"You said don't tell you. I actually told you before." John Henry said. "All Terminators have been instructed that anything from Savannah, like an order or command, is the same as an order from Cameron."
John did hear that before. He may have even dreamt it before. It didn't bother him as much as he thought it should. It effective put Savannah in control of most of the Resistance forces. That was if she chose to exercise that power.
"That is a lot of power in the hands of a teenager." John said.
John Henry knew that 'age' was a 'hang-up' of humans. It was a person's individual ability that mattered. Experience was what mattered the most.
"She's a teenager in years only." John Henry said. "We all know she is far beyond that in ability and responsibility."
John wondered how far he could 'order' his troops in any given situation. He wondered if at some point they would not listen or worse. They might rebel.
"I don't even have that kind of command over Metal." John said.
John Henry knew that all the Terminators understood John was the General.
"We will all follow your orders." John Henry said.
John really wondered about that. Cameron and now Savannah could 'overrule' him.
"That's until Cameron countermands them or issues different ones." John said. "Cameron has always been in control. That's probably why I sent her away in the future."
John Henry often wondered what the whole story was. Part of Cameron's life was erased in her future. What if Cameron was behind all of it?
"I'm sure there were many reasons." John Henry said. "I wonder how many of them she planted in your head - Future John's head."
John thought Future John was a jerk at times. What if Cameron was the one behind everything? An entire faction rose up in the Resistance against Terminators everywhere, including the Resistance and its command structure. It even followed Cameron into the past.
"I'd have to imagine most of them." John said. "Do you think I programmed her to make sure there would be a 'Savannah' and an 'Allison' in my life?"
John Henry knew that Cameron groomed Savannah and Young Allison since they were children for that task. It seemed to be something they both embraced. To have access to a second set of the girls from an alternate future was a bonus to Cameron and her efforts.
"Yes." John Henry said. "There can be no other conclusion by Cameron's incessant actions in that regard."
John nodded. He watched how Cameron dressed the girls growing up and 'presented' them to him whenever she could. Maybe that was why he watched a movie he liked so often. It all seemed 'normal' to him at this point. He never thought Cameron might be behind that as well.
"So it seems." John said.
John Henry believed that his 'sister' was the supreme choice for everything.
"Savannah would make an excellent mate, John." John Henry said.
John desired her greatly. Sure he wanted to be her 'first' but he wanted her too. Maybe she reminded him some of his mother but better in every regard.
"I'm well aware of that." John said. "She's a natural leader, intelligent, resourceful, driven and beautiful. Cameron was behind all of those."
John Henry disagreed about the beauty.
"The beauty is Savannah's alone." John Henry said. "That's her natural beauty."
John could see it in Vanna too. It also seemed that John Henry was stalling. He wanted to know where the two teams were at.
"Cameron somehow MADE her even more beautiful." John said. "What are we doing to track them?"
John Henry figured they'd end up at this point soon enough.
"Nothing." John Henry said.
"Nothing?" John asked.
"Nothing." John Henry said.
John figured as much.
"Why not?" John asked.
John Henry felt it was out of his hands.
"Savannah sent word to CamNet to contact me and asked me not to." John Henry said.
John didn't expect a showdown so quickly. It was actually in the works before he questioned it.
"And if I order you to do it?" John asked.
John Henry felt he didn't have a choice.
"CamNet will lock down our system." John Henry said.
It sounded like threat or ultimatum to John.
"Is that a threat?" John asked.
John Henry was assured it wasn't a threat by CamNet.
"No, CamNet said it was a promise when I asked that same question." John Henry said.
John felt powerless.
"Beautiful." John said.
John Henry didn't think John needed to feel frustrated.
"Cameron's trying to protect everyone, John." John Henry said.
John could see that to a point. There was also someone out there that wasn't protected and they wouldn't back down from fight.
"What about Savannah?" John asked. "How's she protected?"
John Henry thought the answer should be self evident to John at this point. It was to everyone else.
"Savannah is protected by you taking Savannah as your mate and having children with her." John Henry said.
John shook his head. The issue just never went away.
"Did Cameron tell you that?" John asked.
John Henry knew that logic dictated what Terminator's thought.
"No. It's the only logical solution. I believe if you ask any of our Terminators here that they will tell you the same thing." John Henry said.
John really wanted to be Savannah's 'first'. He could have her often after that.
"Maybe I'll do that." John said. "At least she would be around more of the time."
The more John thought of that idea, the more he liked it. Savannah would be around all of the day and all of the night…. The thought of that nice warm young body in his bed every night, all night, excited him. There were the girls from the future too. Then there was the real prize. He adjusted his pants when John Henry looked away.
"John Henry, draw up some divorce papers for Cameron and me." John said. "I'm giving her the divorce she wants…."
John knew sometimes when you loved someone that you needed to let them 'go'. This would benefit both of them. They would both be 'free' to act and be with others. He knew of Cameron's need to 'expand' what was happening in her life. This was so she could continue to grow and become more 'human like'.
He didn't consider that being 'divorced' would also allow Cameron to go after the females she wanted. When push came to shove, every female would follow Cameron over him.
John Henry didn't say anything. He looked at John's right hand and hoped that 'Rosie' was in good working order. John was going to need it from here on out.
Cammy and Cameron drove toward the suspected location the Grays took the trailer that Cammy tagged.
There was a lot on Cammy's mind. Riding to the target location gave her too much time to think.
"Cameron, John is unable to understand." Cammy said.
Cameron tilted her head slightly.
"What?" Cameron asked. "Understand what?"
Cammy thought Cameron should already know.
"That you're trying to protect his life above all else." Cammy said.
Cameron frowned. Was this going to be some new problem?
"Where's this coming from?" Cameron asked.
Cammy didn't think it was a big deal.
"I spoke with Savannah last night." Cammy said. "We stayed up late."
Cameron was sure what that meant.
"Savannah said that?" Cameron asked.
Cammy didn't like how the issue 'ate' at Savannah.
"Yes, she is very concerned about it." Cammy said. "It troubles her greatly."
Cameron knew the future. It already happened.
"It's the 'Natural Order'." Cameron said.
Cammy felt her 'programming' kick in.
"Savannah must take what belongs to her." Cammy said.
Cameron put a 'place holder' into Savannah's life.
"She has YOU." Cameron said. "I created YOU for her, YOU are ME."
Cammy knew that Savannah saw it differently. Even if she was 'Cameron' she was still 'Cammy' to Savannah. It wasn't the same thing.
"That's true but not to Savannah." Cammy said. "You're still you, even if I'm you too."
Cameron didn't want to lose Savannah. She didn't want John to defile her either. Savannah didn't need a male. If genetic material was needed, she could obtain it. Savannah could remain a virgin forever. It could be the two of them.
"I want to trade chips with you." Cameron said. "You can have John back. I'll take Savannah. Let me be Cammy and you can be Cameron. It's what you want anyway."
Cammy was all for that. She could better serve and protect John better than Cameron could.
"OK." Cammy said. "If we do that, I'll become Cameron Prime then and the decision will be irreversible."
Cameron could see her chance at 'freedom'.
"Done, as soon as we get back you'll remove my chip and place it in your second port. I'll then place your chip in my chassis. You will be Cameron Prime." Cameron said. "I won't allow anyone to have Savannah but me then."
Cammy was pleased with the deal. She'd just outmaneuvered Cameron – again.
"You can't stop Savannah." Cammy said. "You've MADE Savannah and John love each other. Even you can't stop the 'Natural Order'."
Cameron could see right away it was a blunder.
"Then I'd lose John and Savannah." Cameron said. "The deal's off. You tried to trick me."
Cammy saw it differently.
"Or made you see the light…." Cammy said.
Cameron and Cammy looked at each other a long time as they drove.
"Don't you think you need to look at the road?" Cammy asked.
Cameron moved her left eye back to look at the road.
"I'm watching with one eye." Cameron said.
CamNet came over their coms. Cameron and Cammy both received the same information.
"No." Cameron said. "I want her safe…."
CamNet informed both of them Savannah was on her way.
Cammy knew this new development was Cameron's fault. Now Savannah would be in danger again.
"CamNet must respond to her requests and orders." Cammy said. "You gave her that power."
Cameron saw it all differently. She knew that Savannah didn't 'order' anyone. Savannah also didn't 'order' CamNet not to tell them.
"No, I didn't give it to her." Cameron said. "Savannah EARNED that capability and privilege through her own actions and ability. I trust her over any human or any Terminator to do the right things. I would give River this ability as well if she were here. Those girls will never do wrong. Young Allison and Summer shall have the same ability."
Cameron knew Savannah was pure at heart and would always act in the best interests of others in the Resistance. She knew Savannah would always do the right thing. She also knew Savannah would try to prevent her from doing the wrong thing.
The mention of River worried Cammy some. She knew how Cameron thought.
"Cameron, who are you going to take into River's future and have altered to be like River?" Cammy asked. "I know you are going to take someone and do it."
Cameron already planned to 'take' both of the Young girls from the moment she learned of River. River was a superior human being. The time needed to be right.
"It will be Young Allison. She will be identical to River then." Cameron said. "I'll take Summer as well."
Cammy could see one big roadblock.
"What about Claire?" Cammy asked.
Cameron would trade herself to Claire for her daughters. It was a small price to pay.
"Everyone sacrifices for John Connor…." Cameron said.
Cameron knew she could MAKE Young Allison identical to River. Right now she attempted to make Young Allison the human version of herself. She was pleased with the results so far.
Savannah and Gail rode mostly in silence. Savannah wanted Gail to open up and talk with her. She wondered if the earlier conversation made Gail 'afraid' of her. That wasn't her intent.
"You haven't said much." Savannah said. "Talk to me. I'll listen."
Gail looked at Savannah. She realized that Savannah would never 'attack' her. Savannah radiated love. Maybe that was part of the issue.
"I'm unsure what to do." Gail said. "I have 'feelings' that I seem unable to control."
Savannah felt impulses that were hard to control at times. She wanted to be with every female in the Resistance. That included Sarah and Riley.
"We all do at times, Gail." Savannah said. "I do as well. I need to use restraint."
Gail was surprised. Savannah was desired. No one would turn her down.
"You do?" Gail asked. "You can be with anyone you want. Everyone loves you, like they love Cameron."
Savannah didn't see herself in the same league with Cameron at all. Cameron was special among all humans and machines.
"No, they don't." Savannah said. "The love anyone feels for Cameron, is a love no one else will ever attain. I would never want to take any love away from Cameron."
Gail wasn't blind. Everyone knew the reality.
"Cameron is untouchable to everyone except John and – YOU." Gail said.
Savannah knew her love was strong. Her heart was pure. She understood her place.
"I KNOW I can take Cameron from John for myself whenever I want." Savannah said. "I'll NEVER do that to her or John."
Gail could think of nothing more beautiful.
"Why?" Gail asked.
Savannah saw on what the love and interaction was based. She'd seen it from the first time when John and Cameron rescued her along with Sarah.
"It's because John and Cameron need each other." Savannah said. "If one is without the other, they will wither and perish - die."
Gail was aware of other players that weren't in the game yet.
"What about you and Young Allison?" Gail asked. "How does it all fit in?"
Savannah didn't like the prospect of the future.
"If Skynet takes over, we'll all be together." Savannah said.
Gail thought they worked hard to prevent that.
"What if they don't?" Gail asked.
Savannah was worried about one curve ball.
"Then CamNet will become Skynet to force us together." Savannah said.
Gail could see that was real 'hard ball'.
"So it seems that Cameron gets her way no matter what." Gail said. "It really is the 'Natural Order'."
Savannah could never let that happen.
"I won't allow billions to die for that to happen." Savannah said. "I MUST do what Cameron demands and wants from me."
Savannah knew she would do whatever she needed to do, to keep it all together for everyone.
"How can you fix or control any of this?" Gail asked.
Savannah knew how the game was played. She'd been instructed by a 'Master'.
"I'll make love to John and share his life and bed, if Cameron relinquishes control of CamNet to John Henry." Savannah said. "Gail, I love John and Cameron. I want both of them."
Gail wanted to tell Savannah she loved her. She could see it was impossible. Savannah felt the weight of the world on her shoulders, literally. Cameron planned Savannah's life from the moment she was reactivated. Cameron would win no matter what she needed to do, to do it.
Gail looked at Savannah and thought how beautiful she truly was, both on the inside and outside. It was beyond obvious why Savannah was the 'Chosen One'. There was no other like her or was there?
Busted
To raise suspicion
It takes just one different glance
Doing something different
Acting funny
Feeling scared
Changing a time
Acting happier
Acting meaner
Doing something extra
Doing something less
See a friend
Went to the store
Caught on the phone
Hanging up fast
Getting a call late
Or when none happened before
Texting
Sexting
Reading email/text outside
Or in the car
Going for a long walk
Avoiding your other
Doing the bare minimum
Not wanting to
But doing it anyway
Feeling guilty
Acting guilty
Checking GPS
Planting GPS devices
Checking your phone
Key loggers
Voice activated recorder hidden
One says going out of town
But then hide and follow
Stay and wait watching
Different hair
Color texture length
Stains on underwear
More make up
Less make up
Smudged make up
Different perfume
More perfume
Less perfume
Smudged lipstick
No lipstick
Mileage on the car
Amount of gas used
Other people whispering
Secret looks
No looks
Bluffing saying they KNOW
Waiting for you to crack
Saying they will give you time
To "think" about a confession
Threats
Violence
Not answering calls
Busy
Too tired
Headache
Different clothes
Different underwear
Disinterested
Surprise check or visit
Question friends
Question coworkers
Ask enemies
Turn a cell phone into bug
Or mobile listening device
Have a friend question their partner
This is endless
This IS a time-bomb
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
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