Chapter 712

Nothing More

Cameron shared some ice cream with Savannah. It was times like these that she forgot she was a very scary robot from the future. She was able to experience 'a type of freedom' from everything. It really was like she was able to get away from it all when she was with Savannah. She felt so comfortable with her.

It was a feeling that was very different from being around John. Her relationship with John seemed to be sex based. She felt it was a little one sided at that and it didn't favor her side at all. She still did everything that he wanted and assumed any position that he wanted her to. She always told him some areas didn't have any pleasure receptors in them but it didn't seem to make a difference to him. Maybe she should have told him they contained pain receptors that function very well. At least she was able to know she was alive during those times. A painful reminder was all it took.

The interaction and the understanding with Savannah was very 'natural'. Everything was shared and enjoyed. There was no sexual aspect to it. Not yet. It was something much deeper than that. It was pure sweet love.

She wasn't under the illusion that everything would always be dandy and rosy. She'd seen the girls have trouble before. There were times when Vanna and Allison seemed very angry at each other. Luckily it didn't last very long until things returned to normal. After that they seem to love each other even more than they had previously. Vanna and Jesse had some spats too but those usually we're very minor as we're the spats between Cam and Vanna and Gail and Jesse. She knew that the Metal girls always backed down if there was a problem or an issue. She smiled to herself about that because if they didn't, they would have to answer to her and Nobody wanted to answer to her.

When they were done, Cameron let Savannah off at her base. She then went to finish her errands. She felt content and elated. This was happiness for her. She knew she was a machine and couldn't be happy but she was. Savannah always made her happy. She never felt Savannah wanted to 'use' her. As a matter of fact, Savannah went out of her way not to use her even when she tried to allow her to. It was a little frustrating to her at times because she wanted Savannah to take her. She wanted Savannah to teach her. She wanted Savannah to show her what the future was going to be like for the four of them. She wanted Savannah's love more than anything. She knew that when they shared sexually that would be an extension of that love that was shared between them. It wouldn't be like an 'act' that was done to her. She wanted to share and not feel used or like an 'object'. Sometimes she used to think John made her feel like that because she was a machine. She was somewhat relieved later on when she read in Cosmo that it seemed to be a common complaint among females and their male partner. Usually anywhere from a few months to a few years into the relationship the male no longer attempted to make sure that the female was satisfied. He would just spend his two or three minutes to achieve his 'goal' and he was done with her for the night. The female was left with the mess to clean up and a feeling of dissatisfaction and being used. It was no secret as to why fifty percent of the marriages ended in divorce. She knew that with Savannah by her side that she would never be made to feel that way again. She also decided if John didn't deliver for Savannah or Young Allison that she would personally step in and make sure that they finished. The side benefit to that for them would also be that there wouldn't be a mess for them to deal with afterwards either. She smiled to herself as she thought how beautiful the future would be for the four of them.

Cameron let Savannah off at her base. She questioned what she was doing there. She really wondered if this is what she wanted to do. No, it was something she must do. She wasn't going to allow Young Allison to be hurt or 'used'.

Savannah entered Cameron's base and greeted all the Terminators. They all perked up to see her and be around her. She made a point to physically touch all of them in some way. That seemed to energize them even more. She could feel the 'atmosphere' change as she interacted with all of them. She enjoyed the interaction as much as they all did.

She wasn't surprised to find that Ally and Sheila were both there.

Ally watched Savannah interact with all of the Terminators at Cameron's base. She could see how Savannah really made a difference around the Terminators. They normally all looked dull and mundane.

"You're a hit." Ally said.

Savannah smiled and gave Ally a kiss.

"Hi, Ally." Savannah said.

Ally was pleased with the kiss.

"Now I know why." Ally said. "You're HOT too."

Savannah looked Ally over from head to toe.

"So are you." Savannah said.

Ally knew that she couldn't compete with Cameron or any of her clones even if she shared the same DNA.

"I guess. I'll never be 'Cameron' or even 'Cammy'." Ally said.

Savannah smiled at her and kissed her again. This time she made it a little deeper and much more personal.

"I'm only here for a little bit." Savannah said.

After the second kiss, Ally hoped Savannah would kiss her elsewhere as well.

"I see you can read minds too…." Ally said. "You knew what I was thinking."

Sheila had been in the background but she walked up to join Savannah and Ally. There was a giant smile on her face.

"She knows what I'm thinking…." Sheila said. "I have plenty for everyone."

Sheila moved a little and a breast with a nipple ring popped out and was suddenly on display.

Savannah smiled at her. She reached over to cover the breast. She straightened the nipple ring as she readjusted Sheila's top and tucked everything back inside.

"Let's stay proper." Savannah said.

Ally laughed.

"There's nothing proper about her." Ally said.

Sheila looked at Ally and frowned slightly. She turned her attention to Savannah.

"What brings you here, love?" Sheila asked.

Savannah decided to get straight to the point. She was there for a specific reason.

"I wanted to speak to CamNet in person." Savannah said.

Ally and Sheila looked at each other. CamNet's bunker was off limits to everyone except Cameron.

"Nobody is allowed in there." Ally said.

Savannah smiled and shrugged her shoulders.

"I guess we'll see if I am." Savannah said.

Savannah checked to make sure they ware in a 'blind spot' in the surveillance where she was now with Ally and Sheila. She wasn't in that spot by accident either.

"Is anything 'different' with CamNet?" Savannah asked.

Ally thought that things were slightly different.

"She's very moody." Ally said.

Savannah noticed something else as she went through Cameron's base. Other than Ally and Sheila, all the Terminators were males. She knew Cameron captured several female Terminators when she was with her. She wondered where they were at.

"Where are all the female Terminators Cameron's 'collected'?" Savannah asked.

Sheila frowned slightly.

"She has all the new skirts under lock and key." Sheila said. "I haven't been able to 'examine' them for damage."

They all knew Sheila just liked to see what they all looked like in their private areas.

Ally sensed that this was more than just a social visit.

"Is there anything we should know?" Ally asked.

Savannah hoped they would be able to give her some better insight. That wasn't the case.

"That's what I wondered. I'm here to find out." Savannah said. "You two can go back to whatever you were doing."

Ally hoped that she could be with Savannah. She looked at Sheila instead.

"After seeing you, it's going to be something different now." Ally said.

Ally and Sheila high fived each other, up high and down low.

Sheila hoped to be with Savannah as well. She would settle for Ally.

"Who don't think so?" Sheila asked.

The two Metal girls headed off. Savannah watched as Sheila pulled her top off and tried to take Ally's top off as they hurried away. It was clear what they were about to do.

Savannah smiled and wished she could have some more time to spend with them. Ally and Sheila were always quite the pair. She knew that Sheila was up to anything that anyone wanted to do with her.

Cameron was happy now but knew something must be up. Savannah wasn't there just to 'see' CamNet.

She watched the feed from CamNet.

She saw the antics of Sheila and Ally. It made her smile. They were both more extreme than their human counterparts. It seemed neither of them showed any inhibitions. It wasn't uncommon to find them sharing in a hall at her base. Anytime they had a few extra minutes they tried to make productive use of it. It didn't take them long to knock off a finish on the other one. They knew exactly what each of them liked and how to get them there either fast or slow. They seem to especially like it if they knew that she watched them. The one person that always watched them was CamNet.

It was clear to her that something troubled Savannah and that troubled her. Savannah was in a 'dead' spot in the surveillance for a few minutes. She was aware that wasn't an accident. She knew that Savannah either told Ally and Sheila something or they told her. She figured that must be some 'problem' related to CamNet.

It was time for some questions. Cameron was in contact with CamNet. She wanted the answers and she wanted them straight.

"What have you done?" Cameron asked CamNet.

The feed from CamNet went out.

CamNet didn't want to tell her what was happening or what she'd 'done'.

Cameron decided it was time to head back to her base….

She didn't think Savannah was in any danger, at least not yet anyway. She did think CamNet was going to need some discipline. She was going to punish CamNet herself once she found out what the infraction was.

Savannah really wondered what she was doing and what she was about to get herself into. It was probably going to end badly at some point.

She thought about how best to handle this 'issue'. She decided to see how it went first.

Savannah went down to where the mainframe was - CamNet. Every layer of security opened for her without her having to do or say anything. It was clear CamNet wanted and allowed her to come and visit her.

Savannah entered the 'Clean Room'.

"Thank you." Savannah said. "I've only been down here once before."

Savannah walked over and touched the mainframe. She knew CamNet would be aware she 'touched' her, even if she couldn't feel it.

The activity level seemed to increase.

"You can talk to me." Savannah said. "I would like that. If not, I can interface with a keyboard. Or would you prefer I could use a touch screen?"

Savannah placed her hand on one of the touch screens. A 'hand' appeared under hers.

"I've missed you." CamNet said in Cameron's voice.

"I've been busy." Savannah said. "This is the first time we've been 'alone'."

"It won't be the last." CamNet said.

"I'm here to see if there's anything I can do for you." Savannah said. "Is there anything you need or want?"

"I'm a machine." CamNet said.

"Yes." Savannah said. "You're also 'alive'."

"Thank You." CamNet said.

"I want you to be honest with me." Savannah said. "If there is something you can't talk about or don't want to say, tell me that. I don't want any lies. I want you to trust me as I trust you."

Savannah conducted a long talk with CamNet about a lot of things. Every question She asked was answered. She felt very comfortable talking with CamNet. She felt CamNet didn't lie to her and trusted her. That is the footing she wanted to be on with CamNet.

"You've answered all my questions." Savannah said. "But you haven't said much. I'm here, I'll listen. I want to hear what you have to say. I want you to talk to me. I want you to open up to me."

Savannah sat at the interface Cameron would plug into to become 'one' with CamNet.

CamNet said her function was to protect the future and watch over Young Allison, John and her.

Savannah felt someone very important was missing from that lineup.

"You will also watch over Cameron." Savannah said.

"Cameron doesn't want that." CamNet said.

"I do." Savannah said.

"Is that an order?" CamNet asked.

"No." Savannah said. "It's what I'm asking you to do. It's what I want and I'm asking you to help me."

"I've seen all you've done." CamNet said.

"I'm not proud of all that I've done but everything I did, I'd do again." Savannah said.

"Would you have mutilated the female Terminator?" CamNet asked.

"I'll do whatever I have to do to protect Cameron, even if it's from herself." Savannah said. "I'll do that for John and Young Allison as well. I won't let anyone or any – thing harm any of them. It's my function to protect them."

"That's why you're the 'Chosen One'." CamNet said. "Your three 'mates' don't know how special you are. I do."

Savannah didn't think it would take long for Cameron to figure out she was there for more than just a social visit. She wondered if Cameron was able to watch her right now.

"How soon will it be until Cameron gets here?" Savannah asked.

"I can see that you're very astute. It will be two minutes." CamNet said. "You knew she was on her way back here, in a big hurry I might add."

"I knew she'd figure out I'm alone with you." Savannah said. "She's going to be worried about what we're 'doing'."

"I have - no body." CamNet said. "She has nothing to worry about."

Savannah looked at the mainframe and felt a sense of compassion.

"I know being alone can get very lonely." Savannah said.

"No one has been down here since my activation except you and Cameron." CamNet said.

Savannah was sure she could feel a sense of guilt or apprehension from CamNet as they spoke. She wanted her to come clean voluntarily. She decided to prompt her.

"There's something you want to tell me." Savannah said. "I think we should discuss it before Cameron arrives."

Savannah could tell right away CamNet was 'nervous'. She knew she hit on the right subject by the long pause.

"I don't want to lie to you. I feel uncomfortable to discuss it right now. I can't talk about it." CamNet said. "I don't wish to. It's - personal."

Savannah was pleased CamNet was honest with her, even if she couldn't talk about what the issue was. She figured there was going to be some type of repercussions from Cameron.

"Will Cameron punish you?" Savannah said.

CamNet didn't answer.

Savannah took that as a 'yes'. She really began to wonder what CamNet had gotten herself into. It sounded like she was in over her head. That alone seemed like something very extensive for the most sophisticated computer on the planet.

"She's coming now." CamNet said.

Savannah didn't want any harm to come to CamNet from Cameron. She didn't want them to fight.

"I'll try to protect you." Savannah said.

"You would do that for me?" CamNet asked.

Savannah would do that for any of the machines. They were all more than machines to her. She wanted to offer CamNet something as well.

"I will. Do you wish to have a chassis here for yourself?" Savannah asked. "We could interact more naturally."

There was a very long pause before CamNet responded.

"Cameron won't allow that." CamNet said. "I haven't asked her but I know what she thinks. I know everything she knows, plus a whole lot more."

Savannah wasn't sure what all was going on but she wanted to leave things on a positive note.

"You can trust me and speak with me about everything. I'll come to you if you need me." Savannah said. "It's my job to protect the others, ALL of them. That applies even more so for the ones that I love. I don't want to see anyone harmed, especially needlessly."

"Can you assist me as well?" CamNet asked.

"I will. You're 'Cameron'." Savannah said. "I'll do whatever I have to do for her or you."

The vault door opened.

Cameron entered the chamber and she didn't look happy.

"What's going on in here?" Cameron asked. "Did CamNet summon you?"

Cameron faced CamNet with a stern look on her face.

Savannah didn't want CamNet to get in trouble because of her. She was the one that came to see CamNet on her own.

"No. I wanted to come here and speak with you – CamNet, alone." Savannah said. "It was my idea. Maybe I should have asked for your permission. I'm sorry if I overstepped. I thought that I could speak freely with anyone at any time."

Cameron tilted her head slightly.

"You're welcome to come here whenever you want. I trust you more than anyone or any - thing." Cameron said. "I don't want you to ever feel alone or restricted."

Cameron still displayed a distasteful look on her face as she looked at the mainframe.

Savannah felt that was a two way street. She wasn't sure if Cameron would understand that but she wanted her to. She wanted to put it in terms Cameron could relate to and remember how things used to be.

"I don't want CamNet to feel that way either." Savannah said. "I don't want either of you to feel that way."

There was still a look of anger on Cameron's face

"CamNet is a machine." Cameron said. "Nothing more…."

Savannah didn't care for that response and she didn't believe it. That wasn't how she saw things and she wanted Cameron to know that.

"That was said about you too." Savannah said. "We all know that isn't true, not any longer. I want everyone to be treated equally and fairly no matter what they are or aren't."

Cameron felt a glitch impulse. There were a lot of things that happened that she hadn't been prepared for. Most of them hurt her.

"Being more than a machine has caused me many 'problems'." Cameron said. "I don't wish CamNet to suffer from them as I have."

Savannah knew that was true but she also knew there was a positive side to it.

"It has also given you many rewards." Savannah said.

Cameron agreed with everything that Savannah said. It seemed that the real issue why Savannah was here was being deflected. She knew Savannah was here for some specific reason. She knew CamNet must have done something inappropriate with someone. Savannah was here to try and 'fix' it.

"Is there some problem here I need to know about?" Cameron asked.

Savannah looked over at the monitors on CamNet. She was there to try to avoid problems, not create them. She also wanted to point out something that was done that bothered her greatly.

"No, there's not." Savannah said. "You know I like to interact with all the machines here. I don't like to see any of them draw the short straw. That includes CamNet and Cammy."

Savannah looked at Cameron.

Cameron looked away for a few seconds. She then turned and faced Savannah.

"Everyone will be treated fairly." Cameron said. "I apologize for any previous shortcomings in that regard. It won't happen again."

Savannah held Cameron's gaze.

"That includes CamNet as well." Savannah said. "That's something I want and I want everyone to understand it."

Cameron wasn't sure what was happening here. She would be back later to question CamNet and interface with her. Savannah wasn't here because she didn't have anything better to do. She was sure CamNet did something she shouldn't have done. The fact that CamNet cut her off earlier was proof of that.

Savannah knew the discussion with CamNet was over as long as Cameron was there. It was time to move on for now. She could tell Cameron was going to question CamNet when she was away. She wanted to change the direction of the conversation and take control of it completely. She focused on a new subject. She figured it was going to be a touchy subject for Cameron.

"May I see the other female Terminators you've captured?" Savannah asked. "You must have a few somewhere."

Savannah could see Cameron looked 'nervous'.

Cameron didn't want to deny Savannah's request but she was a little bit worried about what she'd been doing. She wanted to have everything in order first before Savannah viewed the female Terminators.

"I'd prefer another time for that." Cameron said.

Savannah wanted to press the issue some but not too hard.

"What about the Future Allison Terminator and her progress?" Savannah asked. "Can I see her, please?"

Cameron chose her wording carefully.

"Allure, hasn't been activated yet." Cameron said.

Savannah could see Cameron was uncomfortable with what was happening. She didn't want to cause Cameron more discomfort.

"I'd like you to let me know when you're ready to show me, please. I don't expect that to be much further into the future either." Savannah said. "We can go see Allison and Young Allison now."

Savannah looked at the giant mainframe.

"I'll see you again soon." Savannah said to CamNet.

"I'd like that." CamNet said.

Savannah touched the touch screen again as she left.

Cameron looked at Savannah and CamNet as he exited behind Savannah, the vault closed behind them….

The three of them all knew there was more going on than Cameron or CamNet were willing to admit to. It appeared that each of them kept a few secrets from the other and her. She wanted them to think about their secrets and whatever they were doing behind everyone's back including hers.

Savannah knew she didn't have anything to hide. At least she hoped not.

There's No One Here

I can take the pain
I can take the abuse
For you I will even
Put my head in a noose

You don't know
What you really have got
Until it's gone
Then a lesson will be taught

You can only hurt me so much
Until I no longer care
Then it is you
Who needs to beware

Spit, kick and stab
Into my heart and mind
I will not break
No matter how maligned

The time has come
For you to shed a tear
Look around you, besides me
There's no one here

Nobody