Chapter 1323
Better Than That
Young Allison played a few classical renditions.
Anna clapped wildly when she finished.
It pleased Young Allison greatly Anna appreciated her music. She called Anna over to sit next to her.
Anna was excited to do so. Young Allison was going to show her how to play something. She didn't want to memorize it. She wanted to 'feel it' so she could play it 'by ear'. It was how Summer played too.
Young Allison started to play a Boogie Woogie tune.
The tones instantly touched Anna. It was something she could feel and relate to. Young Allison showed her what to do on the left side of the keyboard while she played on the rest of it.
It was a beautiful shared moment. It lasted for a while.
Earlier in the day they'd faced an 'ambush' and now they shared some time on the piano.
Soon Young Allison would practice some dance moves. Anna would assist her with it.
Young Allison didn't want to think about Skynet or the future right now. Her human side called to her. It was one thing she felt slip away sometimes as Cameron trained her. Savannah and her mother always found the human side of her and nourished it. When she trained Summer, she made sure the human side was always there and prominent.
Cameron always insisted she be thorough and efficient. There was no right or wrong. It was always about winning. If you didn't win, you lost. It was just that simple.
She glanced over at Anna. Right now she felt very human as she sat and played music with a cyborg. She really thought Anna was beautiful.
Savannah wanted to take CamNet 'all the way' but hesitated.
CamNet knew they really needed a bed at this point.
Savannah started to unhook CamNet's pants.
CamNet squirmed with anticipation.
Savannah quickly removed CamNet's pants and then her own. They were now tangled together in a pile on the floor.
They were down to their underwear. Savannah's were pink and CamNet's were purple.
CamNet managed to ask what she wanted to do with Savannah.
"Can we take each other's panties off?" CamNet whispered.
It excited Savannah greatly, but not as much as it did CamNet.
CamNet was on her back.
Savannah playfully pulled CamNet's panties down and slid them off.
The view for her was the same as it was earlier when she was with Allison.
Savannah was on her knees and CamNet slid hers down to her knees. She went to readjust herself and sort of fell over on top of CamNet since her movement was restricted. They both laughed and then started kissing again. CamNet managed to get Savannah's panties all the way off.
CamNet was very submissive as everything was 'new' to her with her programming off. Everything Savannah did with CamNet was for the 'first time' right now.
Savannah was very forward without being aggressive. She wanted CamNet to enjoy everything. She quickly repeated what she'd just done and continued down past CamNet's smooth flat belly. She let her hand move down and began to explore. CamNet squirmed about as she did. She moved to reposition herself where she wanted it to be with CamNet. She looked up to CamNet's face through the valley of her breasts and smiled. She then went to 'work'. CamNet's back and neck arched up as she started in.
CamNet was lost in feeling and sensory overload. She realized they were 'natural responses' to what Savannah now did. There'd been a feeling building. It seemed about to explode and then would slip away a little. It was back again and Savannah intensified what she was doing. She felt an 'explosive charge', or a 'high voltage electrical impulse'. It seemed to shoot through her. Everything seemed to stop for a second and a feeling of immense pleasure flooded her whole being. It was a feeling and sensation she'd never experienced before.
Savannah could tell CamNet was at the edge and she stayed with it until she felt CamNet finish. She was going to keep going. She was aware the sensations were new for CamNet. She slowed some to let CamNet process everything. She moved back up and kissed CamNet to keep her from drifting. Her hand remained down lower to keep everything tantalized. CamNet grasped her and held her tight against her as they kissed.
Her hand was hard at work. She quickly brought CamNet to a second finish as they kissed. She stayed with it and CamNet finished a third time in a few more seconds. She slowed and backed off. She didn't want to overload CamNet's server and cause a problem. She pictured a mass launch of nuclear missiles with CamNet's finish. It looked like every light on the control panel was lit up at this point.
She brought her hand up and held CamNet tight as they continued to kiss. She slowed and backed away from CamNet some. There was a starry eyed look on CamNet's face.
CamNet was sure she'd experienced multiple system overloads as Savannah brought her to an elusive finish. Then it just happened. BAM! She was sure she'd short circuited. The feeling that flooded her was indescribable pleasure. Then Savannah made it happen two more times. All she could think of was how much she loved Savannah.
"I love you, Savannah." CamNet finally managed to say. "It was incredible."
Savannah still held CamNet and fondled her some. She wanted her to wind down slowly with a little mild stimulation until she finally rested. She brushed the hair from CamNet's forehead and rested her hand on her cheek.
"I love you too." Savannah said. "It gets better from here."
CamNet's eyes widened.
"Do you mean it gets better than what you just did?" CamNet asked.
Savannah gave her a quick kiss.
"Yes." Savannah said. "Now you know how to 'finish'. It will happen sooner and more often. The more you finish, the easier it becomes."
CamNet did know it took her a while to 'follow the feeling' and let it take control. She did learn how to pursue the feeling. She wanted more.
"Can we do it again?" CamNet asked. "Wait. I need to work on you too."
CamNet felt a little selfish at this point. She realized Savannah concentrated all of her effort on her while she did nothing except go along for the ride. She hadn't done anything to reciprocate for Savannah in a like manner. She didn't really know what to do before. Now she did.
Savannah smiled and kissed CamNet. She'd finished once when CamNet did her first time. She hadn't even needed to touch herself to do it she was so excited. It was when she knew CamNet finally made it. It drove her over the top as well. She was very pleased she was the one to give CamNet her first experience and first finish. It was special on two levels.
She's been able to give Cammy her first experience and first finish. She'd been able to give Young Jesse her first finish from another person. Young Jesse also gave her, her first finish from another person. It was somehow better than doing it herself by far. They were both extremely satisfying experiences. So was this one.
CamNet wanted to 'look' at Savannah in detail everywhere as she touched her.
Savannah understood the curiosity. They were all different. She'd done it with each of the females she'd been with too. It didn't matter if they shared her DNA or not. She really liked to check out Hanna and Vanna the few times they'd been together. It wasn't often a person was able to 'see themselves' as others did. It was a unique experience to say the least. She made sure CamNet could do whatever she wanted.
She didn't mind what CamNet pulled on or stretched out. She actually liked the genuine curiosity. Every female wondered how they could be so different from every other one. They all had the same parts, but everything was different. Nothing was the same from top to bottom.
CamNet previously viewed images of Savannah, Vanna, Hanna and Anna. She knew what Savannah looked like. To see and touch everything up close and in detail was a different experience. Somehow it made everything even more beautiful. She'd viewed millions of images on the internet. To see and touch everything in person was different. She felt she needed to say something. She knew beauty when she saw it.
"Everything is so beautiful." CamNet said. "It reminds me of a pink butterfly. It's absolutely exquisitely alluring."
Savannah smiled. Everyone told her the same thing. They actually all seemed captivated by it. She wanted to remind CamNet how things were for everyone.
"Everyone is different." Savannah said. "You're a little 'trimmer' with some pigmentation. You're very beautiful down there too, CamNet."
CamNet wasn't sure she liked the different pigmentation after seeing Savannah in person. She needed to remember Savannah told her they were all unique.
Savannah told CamNet the next time they would work on each other at the same time. It was exactly what they did. Things started out the same and then Savannah rotated around. Everything Savannah did, CamNet did it to her exactly the same way. She knew it was going to be good. Since CamNet copied every move and touch exactly, it almost seemed as if she was doing it to herself. The thought created its own level of excitement.
CamNet knew it was the best day of her existence. She owed it all to Savannah. She owed what she felt now to Savannah too. If it wasn't for Savannah she would still be trapped in a metal box. She wouldn't be able to experience anything she just experienced. She didn't even want to look over to the mainframe she was plugged into.
She knew Savannah always treated her with kindness and love. Even when she'd overstepped her bounds, Savannah wasn't mean to her. She simply laid down the rules as to what could and couldn't happen. She understood she'd infringed on Savannah's personal feelings on more than one occasion. It wasn't her intention to hurt anyone. There were times when she'd been very lonely and she reached out inappropriately to Young Allison.
CamNet felt Savannah and Young Allison were her friends. She didn't think anyone else was. She didn't think Cameron was her friend. Cameron wanted to be her master. Savannah indicated to her she didn't need to have a master. Nobody did. Savannah told her love would guide her when she felt lost.
It was in her programming, as it was in all of the machines associated with the Resistance, to follow the directives and orders of the 'Chosen Ones'. Savannah was always referred to as the 'Chosen One' in the beginning. When Young Allison became a little older, she and Savannah were known as the 'Chosen Ones'.
CamNet believed there was actually a 'Chosen One'. She believed it was Summer. Nobody had programmed anything into her about Summer. It wasn't that way for any of the machines. All they needed to do was interact with her and they knew it. They could feel it. It was something none of them ever talked about or discussed.
There was a 'presence' to Summer when she was around any of them. It happened both with her physical presence and when she communicated with them directly.
Cameron watched to see how everyone was doing. Their time in the buffet seemed to be over. It looked like they were all finished. She asked if anyone needed to use the restroom before they headed down to deck four. She said they could use their suites one more time if they wanted.
Sarah and Riley said they could use the restrooms where they were at. They didn't want to mess the rooms up since they knew the Metal girls and Jim made them up. The one on the deck they were on was fine with John, Derek and Kyle as well. No one had a problem with it.
Everyone was ready a few minutes later.
John looked at the group and then looked at Cameron.
"Lead the way." John said.
Cameron smiled and took John's hand. She wanted to make a point for everyone.
"We will lead it together." Cameron said.
Each of the couples took the other's hand.
Jesse and Claire took each other's hand but they decided to switch to Gail's and Hanna's hand. It seemed to please the Metal girls. There was a real sense of inclusion.
Jan and Summer looked at each other and took the other's hand as they followed behind. Holly brought up the rear.
Summer looked back.
"Will you join us?" Summer asked. "We don't mind."
Holly smiled and moved up between them and held a hand of each of the girls. She looked very pleased.
John saw they were headed for the front of the ship. They passed by both of the pools, the hamburger grill and pizza station. They were close now. They reached the front stairwell when they went inside the hallway.
John looked at the stairs. They were on one of the top decks.
"Do we have to walk all the way down to deck four?" John asked.
Behind them, two of the elevator doors opened. They were both empty.
CamNet watched over them.
"Hardly." Cameron said. "We're on vacation."
Everyone seemed to like it. They entered the two elevators for the express ride down to deck four.
They all made sure they had their hats, caps and sunglasses on in the elevator.
The elevators stopped smoothly and they all exited.
They spotted Bob.
John was sure he knew what was going to happen next.
"I bet he is going to say it again." John whispered to Cameron.
They could see Jim in the background. He was loading their meager luggage onto one of the ship's tenders. They watched him hand the bags to someone in the tender.
"I've been waiting for you." Bob said as they approached.
John looked at Cameron and smiled.
They moved up to the tender. It bobbed around quite a bit up against its little loading platform. Sheila was the one who stowed the bags as Jim handed them over.
The tender bobbed up and Cameron stepped over onto it. She remained standing on the seat. She took John's hand and helped him aboard. John stepped down into the deck of the tender. Cameron helped each person get onto the wildly bobbing tender and John helped them to their seat. Bob and Jim assisted everyone off the small platform until only Jim was left. Cameron helped Jim onboard.
There were two crewmen aboard the tender. They indicated where the life jackets were at. Bob cast off the lines and the tender moved sideways away from the ship and then headed toward the harbor at Avalon.
Each of their party watched the ship grow smaller behind them as the tender headed for the harbor. They all saw Ally wave to them from the balcony of the Control Center. There were memories and good times for all of them on the ship.
Cameron didn't want there to be an issue with Sheila and Jesse as twins.
Summer moved over next to Cameron.
"It won't be an issue." Summer said.
Cameron tilted her head slightly.
"Look at her top." Summer said. "No one is even going to look at her face."
Cameron noticed Sheila was wearing the see through top she'd picked up at the motel they'd taken the sex traffickers down in. Her breasts with the nipple rings were quite evident.
'It's very eye catching.' Cameron thought.
"I think she looks beautiful." Summer said.
Summer moved back next to Jan and Holly.
Cameron wasn't sure what just happened. She'd never said a word and Summer answered all her questions.
It seemed the rest of the group noticed Sheila's attire too. It would be hard not to.
John looked at all the Metal girls. He'd taken the virginity of their chassis with Cameron in control. They all looked so beautiful. Each one smiled at him as they spotted him look at them. They all gave him a wink. They'd all indicated they looked forward to their 'one time' with him. It was what Cameron promised them. It was the price Cameron needed to 'pay' for taking their virginity.
Cameron watched it all and smiled to herself. She'd been a 'virgin' four times so far on the trip for John. She wasn't done yet. Her smile broadened. Her only regret was not getting Claire or Jesse into John's bed. The anti-Metal faction was out there and John needed to be protected. It was her job to make sure he was protected. The human girls needed to help her.
It bothered Cameron immensely she could be the cause of John's death. Her association with John made him a 'Metal Lover' in more ways than one. She didn't want to push Savannah into something she might not really want to do. She was worried everyone would think Young Allison needed some more 'seasoning'.
Her attention switched to Summer. They looked at each other for a long moment. She suddenly felt at ease. She knew somehow in the end everything would work out. She felt very calm and relaxed now. She was able to look around her as the tender headed for Avalon. She thought it was a very peaceful setting. She looked at each of the others in the tender with them. They all seemed to enjoy everything immensely. She wished it was something she would have done a long time ago.
It was only the chance encounter with Skynet and the Syndicate near the port which put everything into motion. It was when Savannah spotted the cruise ship. CamNet took everything a step further and purchased the cruise line with the money taken from the Syndicate and the Cartel. She'd wanted to punish the Syndicate for the accosting the Metal girls had in Las Vegas. Young Allison took it much further and sought vengeance against the Syndicate and the Cartel by association. She didn't disagree with it at all. Perhaps it was something she should have done earlier herself. Those who preyed on others needed to find out the hard way, what it was like when there was 'a new sheriff in town'.
Everyone continued to enjoy the boat ride into Avalon, even if it was a little bumpier than they'd expected. Being on the cruise ship was very steady and smooth. The smaller tender seemed to catch every small wave and swell. It was only about a ten minute boat ride.
From the Control Center, Ally watched the group move through the ship and board the tender. She moved over to the balcony door and opened it as the tender pulled away. She waved to those on board as it departed. They all nodded in return. Only Jan waved.
It took some convincing from her to get Sheila to go with the group. Ally didn't see any point in Sheila remaining with her. She was afraid Sheila would get bored and then get into some mischief. Since she was the one 'watching' the ship, it would come back to her if there was a problem. Sheila was known for creating problems.
Ally began to receive thousands of transmissions from CamNet and then all of a sudden they stopped. They started back up again and stopped and started. After it happened, everything returned to normal for a while and then it happened one more time. She thought about contacting John Henry but knew CamNet would spot her interaction with him. She let it slide. She didn't know CamNet experienced her first finish. There were three of them soon afterwards. One of them was shared with Savannah.
She seemed all caught up on the ship and no new operations developed yet. She decided to see where Mary and Laura were at. They were in a line to get tender tickets to go ashore. They both wore tops which showed off their new jewelry if one looked. It could clearly be seen. They seemed very proud of their new look. She wondered if they would go to the nude sunbathing area later. She couldn't find where Leticia was at.
Bob stopped by later on to check on her. It was quiet for a change. Or was it the lull before the storm?
Savannah didn't want CamNet to become obsessed with sex and love making. After they were able to both finish at the same time with each other, she wanted to do other things with CamNet.
It was clear CamNet wanted to make love again. Savannah gave her a kiss. It excited her a little bit to pick up a hint of herself in the kiss.
Savannah thought it was very important to keep the foundation of a relationship strong. It couldn't be focused on one thing. She knew it was the trouble with many couples. Once the fascination of it wore off, they soon drifted apart. She didn't think people really ever took the time to learn who their partner was. Maybe they never knew. Maybe their partner never knew who they were either. It was time to make a point.
"Sharing is only part of it." Savannah said. "If it becomes the center or focus of a relationship, there's no relationship. There's only sex. You miss the true beauty of the person you want to interact with and share with."
CamNet knew Savannah wanted to teach her more than she could see right now. It was clear Savannah operated on a superior level to her in this regard. She knew Savannah would give her the best experience and guide her through everything new to her.
"People can make love or they can have sex." Savannah said. "They're the same act, but they're not the same thing. They're not even close."
CamNet tilted her head slightly. It was clear to her there was much to learn. She knew Savannah was very sought after and desired. She wanted to learn from her experience.
Savannah tried to explain the difference to CamNet and why.
CamNet soon saw some relationships contained one or the other. Some contained both. Some were both with more of one than the other. Some ended up with neither.
Savannah was very pleased CamNet finished four times. After they did some other things she might see about a fifth time before she left. She didn't want CamNet to focus on it. She didn't want CamNet to focus on a few body parts. She was aware it could happen in any relationship. It seemed to be a bigger problem with more male and female relationships than it was with two females together. It was easy for any individual to lose focus and the fact the specific body parts were attached to an individual. It was the individual who counted, not the body parts.
CamNet told her she would have a bed for the next time.
Savannah warned her about putting herself in a compromising position. The bed would indicate only one thing for cyborgs because they didn't sleep. She wasn't sure how Cameron would take it. She also needed to worry about CamNet inviting anyone over like she did with Vanna and Allison previously. The bed would seem like an invitation to them. She carefully reminded CamNet only they were to share.
She doubted it would remain that way for long. She wouldn't hinder CamNet if she chose to explore with others later on. It was just Young Allison who was really off limits to her for now. It would change too one day. She wouldn't deny any two people to be together who wanted to be. She also wouldn't allow someone to take advantage of someone else if they were in a vulnerable position. She really believed it was a boundary nobody should cross.
Savannah wanted CamNet to try on her new clothes. They playfully dressed each other.
CamNet wore her new pink underwear and the clothes Savannah brought her. They talked about a lot of things.
Savannah wanted to give CamNet some additional mobility. She could still plug in at any point in time.
"Do you want me to put your chips in now?" Savannah asked.
She'd asked earlier but CamNet never really answered her.
"I don't know." CamNet said. "Right now I'm one with my server. There's only CamNet."
Savannah understood.
Cameron was different from CamNet. Cam and Cammy were different from Cameron. John Henry and his server were different from each other.
"Are you worried you might become two separate identities?" Savannah asked.
It was one worry CamNet had. She knew it would all come down to self control.
"I might want more if I'm mobile." CamNet said.
Savannah thought about it.
"Would you want the Future Allison programming in your chassis only and not the mainframe?" Savannah asked. "Do you want to become 'Allure'?"
CamNet wanted something else. There was an experience she wanted more. There was something she'd wanted for a long time. She was worried it might cause a problem.
"I would rather be 'Fusion'." CamNet said. "It would be the 'Neural Interface' with Young Allison."
Savannah didn't think it was a good idea at this time.
"Can you just be CamNet and update everything since you're here all the time?" Savannah asked.
Savannah worried if they became separate identities, CamNet would pursue Young Allison again. She was sure 'Fusion' or 'Allure' would pursue others.
She didn't think she was the one to talk ethics to CamNet. She did go over some of the things Mr. Ellison taught her and recommended CamNet contact John Henry about his dealings with Mr. Ellison. Since CamNet was Cameron's program, there would be a major lack of ethics and morals. Cameron was much improved now. There were still a lot of gray areas.
CamNet could see she'd overstepped her bounds and 'hurt' Savannah some inside. It wasn't her intent. Savannah was everything to her. Savannah had given her everything. She didn't want to blow it. It was time to take a step back and listen to what Savannah tried to teach her and why.
She wanted the real beauty Savannah had to offer. She was very aware she'd shared love with Savannah and Cameron still hadn't. It said something in itself.
CamNet knew she was 'Cameron', but she was so much more in many ways. What happened in her bunker today was one more difference. She really wondered why Cameron hadn't pursued Savannah more. It was clear to her Cameron had no idea of the real love she was missing. She actually felt sorry for Cameron.
John thought the tender ride was kind of rough. He understood why Cameron gave him some medicine earlier to prevent sea sickness. He sure hoped it worked when the sea felt this rough. He didn't have a clue it wasn't sea sickness medicine at all.
"This thing sure seems to get bounced around a lot." John said.
Jesse didn't look impressed.
"They need to go a littler faster." Jesse said. "This is how they get people seasick."
Cameron immediately looked around. She didn't want anyone to feel ill or have a problem. She was aware they'd eaten breakfast just a short time ago.
"Is everyone OK?" Cameron asked.
Everyone said they were fine.
The tender entered the harbor and slowed down some more. The harbor shielded them from the motion of the sea. They all looked back at the ship.
"We'll see the ship again as we climb up the mountainside on our tour." Cameron said.
She knew some of them would see it as they flew away later on.
The ship's tenders normally docked at the Green Pier. They docked over by where the Catalina Express docked. She didn't want them observed on the Green Pier with the luggage. Frank and Dan were waiting for them. There was a van parked nearby with Ken and Lou in it. The luggage would be transferred to it for now.
Jim was first off when the tender was tied up. Cameron and John helped everyone off. Jim helped them onto the dock. The Metal girls all collected the luggage and got off the tender with it. Sheila looked around and helped John and Cameron off. She was the last one off. The tender untied and pulled away. It slowly headed back towards the ship.
All their things were stowed in the van. Dan and Frank fell in behind the group as they walked along the waterfront.
Derek looked around the crescent shaped harbor.
"This place is really small." Derek said. "It seemed bigger from the air."
Kyle looked over at the big circular building.
"Can we look at the Casino?" Kyle asked.
It caught Sheila's attention. She was surprised there was a casino there. She felt like winning.
"There's a casino?" Sheila asked. "I'm in."
Cameron described what the Casino was again as she did to those on the B-25 before. It was a 'gathering place'. It only housed a dance hall and a theater.
Sheila was rather disappointed. She looked at the big building and thought it would make an excellent casino. It should live up to its name of being referred to as the Casino.
Most of the shops along the waterfront were just tourist attractions. Riley and Claire looked at some of the things. Jan and Summer followed them. Sarah and Jesse had no use for such establishments.
In a few minutes they were past 'downtown' Avalon. It was a very short walk actually. It was less than a mile, even if they took the long way around.
John looked around.
"I think it took less than ten minutes to get here." John said. "What do people do here?"
Cameron knew most of the people did jobs related to the tourism industry.
"They live here." Cameron said. "It's a tourist town in a quaint location. Look around, it's a nice place to live too."
The team did look around. It did seem like a nice place.
Jesse looked out over the harbor.
"There sure are a lot of small boats docked here." Jesse said.
Cameron thought it was all about the location.
"It's close to the mainland and makes a good 'day trip' from San Pedro or Long Beach." Cameron said.
Jan and Summer spotted something docked at the Green Pier. It looked pretty cool to both of them. It looked like a submarine. The color of it was very eye catching.
"Can we go on the yellow submarine?" Jan asked.
Jesse and Sheila looked over at the pier with the mention of a 'submarine'.
Sarah couldn't help but think about a song by the Beatles with the same name.
Cameron wanted to make sure everyone understood exactly what it was.
"It's actually a semi-submersible." Cameron said. "It gives you a look under the water but it doesn't actually go all the way under the water. It is like a fancy 'glass bottom' boat."
John could see it caused some interest. He wanted to try it too if they could. He'd like to look around under the water from inside a ship. It seemed like it was safe enough.
"Is it something we can do?" John asked. "It sounds like fun."
Gail instantly perked up when John said it was like 'fun'. She wanted to have more fun.
Cameron smiled.
"We're booked as the first tour of the day." Cameron said. "It's in twenty minutes."
Jan and Summer looked excited.
Sarah wanted to know more about it. She got right to the point.
"Is it safe?" Sarah asked.
Kyle looked at Derek, then at Sarah.
"It's only sunk once." Kyle said.
Sarah glared at Kyle for a few seconds.
Cameron didn't want any animosity created out of jest.
"It's very safe." Cameron said. "The top is always out of the water."
Kyle noticed an area past the Casino. It looked secluded. He pointed it out to Cameron.
"Is this some kind of private club?" Kyle asked.
Cameron explained what it was. It was private and could be rented for functions.
John, Derek and Kyle looked at it and noticed there were 'zip lines' overhead.
It looked very enticing to all of them.
"Can we do the 'zip lines'?" John asked. "I always wanted to try it."
Jan came over to look.
"I want to do it. It looks like fun." Jan said.
It caught Gail's attention again. She wanted to do fun things like Savannah told her about. It seemed like Catalina was a fun place.
Cameron could see Sarah looked a little apprehensive about the zip line as well. She didn't want her to worry needlessly.
"Everything can be fun in a controlled environment like this." Cameron said. "It's tested and safe too."
Cameron did her own version of a 'zip line' once. It was when she went down the cable with a bent metal rod after the cable car in Palm Springs. There were a few 'close ones' for her on that night.
Sarah could see Jan wanted to try it and she would do it first to make sure it was safe for her.
"If we can use it, I'd like to give it a try." Sarah said.
Cameron smiled. She'd already planned ahead.
"We have the facility to ourselves for an hour when we finish our semi-submersible tour." Cameron said. "After we're finished there. We'll take a tour of the island."
Riley was a little antsy. She wanted to see Precious. She didn't want to mess up the fun for everyone else. She looked at her phone for an update on Precious.
The group headed for the Green Pier and their private semi-submersible tour.
Cameron looked around them. Dan and Frank nodded. Everything was all clear.
Samantha got the message asking for an update on Precious.
"You need to excuse me for a minute." Samantha said.
Cam nodded.
Samantha took off to get a photo of Precious for Riley.
It gave Cam an opportunity to check out Vanna and Allison.
The female Fanatic thought they were pretty close to the destination. She looked around in the rear of the truck. She hoped it wasn't going to be her final destination. Ascension may be closer than she'd thought.
It didn't look like she'd be getting out of the truck on her own with the door securely latched. She'd tried to activate the latch with her knife several times. Even when they went over another violent speed bump, she couldn't get it open. It almost did, but it caught again. Now she was going to need to hide. She didn't want to come out fighting, even though it would give her the advantage of surprise. She was more concerned the real surprise would be what happened to her.
There was a gap large enough for her to squeeze in between the crate up against the bulkhead and the one in front of it. It was at an angle as was the one next to it. She would be able to crouch down behind the crate. She wouldn't be seen until the crate was actually moved. She wasn't really sure what she was going to do at that point. She figured the best thing to do would be to follow it out. Hopefully the person moving the crate would be looking behind them as they moved it out of the back of the truck, instead of in front of them. She didn't know if it would be with a forklift or not. It could be with a pallet jack.
She tried one last time to open the latch with her knife from the inside. She couldn't do it. She scrambled up on top of the wooden crates. The truck abruptly stopped. She rolled across several of the crates and almost slipped down between two other ones. They weren't quite far enough apart for her to fit. She would hate to get stuck there.
It seemed like it was time to get into her hiding place. Just as she did, there was another jolt and she could tell the truck was moving backwards. She realized it was backing up to a dock. It could be something else too but she doubted it.
There was another jolt and a metal impact noise. They'd clearly backed up against something metal. She crouched down and held her knife. She listened to the men as they exited the cab of the truck.
"Where's everyone at?" The first Gray asked.
"Dude, I don't know. We just got here." The second Gray said.
"We should have picked up a skank on the way here." The third Gray said.
"You know the Man doesn't like strangers." The second Gray said.
"We don't even know if the Man is here." The first Gray said.
"How often do we see him anyway?" The third Gray asked.
"Usually only when someone screws up." The second Gray said.
"It's usually the last we see of them as well." The first Gray said.
"I think the takeaway is, don't screw up." The second Gray said.
"I still think we should have put the grab on some homeless slut." The third Gray said.
"If you want to take a one way trip to the cornfield, it's on you, Dude." The second Gray said.
The female Fanatic heard the voices fade away. She relaxed a little bit. It didn't sound like they were going to open the back of the truck yet. She didn't know how long it would be until they opened it. It was possible they were at an intermediate stop. She figured it could get pretty hot in the back of the truck if it sat out in the sun all day long.
She'd left her protein drink and energy drink behind in the car she'd abandoned. She did take one package of anti-drowsy medication and put it in her pocket. She figured she was going to need it. She took it out and swallowed two more tablets. She really would have liked to have had some water to do it. One of them got stuck on the way down but finally went. She was glad she didn't start coughing or gagging.
The female Fanatic felt sleepy anyway. Her eyelids grew heavy and closed. It was going to take some time for the anti-drowsy medication to work. It didn't appear her body was going to wait.
CamNet's Terminators were about to take the three Gray's into custody. If there was any resistance, they would be terminated. They would need to search the building and make sure no one else was there. They also wanted to see what was inside.
They were sure CamNet directed them to act because something had been loaded into the back of the truck. It indicated something was actively being done at the location. It didn't sound like the three Grays were doing anything when they'd arrived. The Grays certainly didn't plan to do anything right now except abuse them.
The first Terminator waited in the bathroom for the first Gray to enter.
The second Terminator headed for the second doorway as instructed. They were told a phone was inside. They knew it would be two men who were going to attempt to overpower her and tie her to a 'comfort bunk'. She knew she needed to be wary of them having a Taser or some type of electric shocking device. Both were a very real possibility.
The first Gray reached back and touched his pistol as he entered the restroom. He figured he would pull it on the 'chick' in there and force her down to the second door down the hall.
He saw her standing over by the sink. She was turning the cold water on and off.
"I'm glad you're here." The first Terminator said. "I've just uncovered a problem with the sink."
The first Gray pulled out his pistol.
"I think the sink is the last of your worries, sweetheart." The first Gray said.
The first Terminators back was still to him
"I think your terminology is a little on the rude side." The first Terminator said. "I didn't care for the way you looked at me either."
The first Gray laughed.
"You're in for a really big surprise." The first Gray said. "I'm going to enjoy 'doing' you."
The first Terminator slowly turned around and faced the first Gray.
"I take it we won't be using the phone." The first Terminator said.
The first Gray waved the gun around in front of her.
"No, you won't." The first Gray said.
The first Terminator moved a little closer.
"Don't hurt me." The first Terminator said.
The first Gray laughed at her.
"Baby, it only hurts when you fight it." The first Gray said. "As long as you let it happen, everything is real smooth. Your body responds, even if your mind doesn't."
The first Terminator reached out and knocked the pistol out of his hand at the same time as she reached over and grasped his neck and lifted him off the ground. Both of the first Gray's hands reached up to her arm in a futile attempt to free himself. By the look on his face, he understood exactly what just happened.
The first Gray knew he'd just been taken captive by a Terminator. It never ended well for the captive. She squeezed and choked him a little harder and he soon blacked out. She continued to hold his neck a little longer to make sure he stayed out. If he terminated somewhere during the process, she didn't really care.
Seconds ago:
The second Terminator entered the second doorway as instructed. There was a Gray waiting for her on each side. The sick smiles on both of their faces said it all.
The third Gray pointed a pistol at her.
"Don't do anything stupid, Bitch." The third Gray said.
The second Terminator looked back towards the doorway.
"Your friend can help you." The second Gray said. "She's been apprehended as well."
The second Terminator knew the first Gray was just taken down.
The third Gray wanted to see a little more.
"Take your top off, Slut." The third Gray said.
The second Terminator wasn't about to do it. She wanted to get them in closer. She wanted to seem resigned and compliant.
"I'll let one of you do it." The second Terminator said. "Let's get this over and done with."
The second Gray wanted to take it off himself. He moved up behind her.
"Hold still." The second Gray said.
The third Gray moistened his lips in anticipation. He looked at the second Gray.
"Do it." The third Gray said.
The second Terminator was now in a position to grab the two Grays.
"If you say so." The second Terminator said.
She reached out and grabbed both of them by the neck. The man with the pistol dropped it as he was lifted off the ground by his neck. Both of the men struggled to get free. They quickly realized they'd been taken into custody by a Terminator. They both knew it usually didn't end well for the captive.
The second Terminator squeezed hard on both of their necks to black them out quicker. She pushed it a little further after they were both out. If either one of the Grays were to terminate during the process, she didn't care. They'd disrespected her too many times. Either one of them would be lucky if she didn't terminate them now.
CamNet's Terminators securely bound, blindfolded and gagged the three Grays. All of them survived the takedown. They were all put in separate locations so there couldn't be any type of communication between them. They wanted to take a quick look around the building first, before the interrogations started.
Better Than That
There are many who'd like
To hide what's really there
They're afraid to let one see
For fear they may scare
Maybe it's really from themself
What they want to hide
It's often not very pretty
What's really inside
Who is the one fooled
Who is the real fool
There's much to learn
Not taught in a school
Everyone knows right from wrong
They don't need to hear it in a song
They don't need to be instructed
They knew it all along
Have some personal pride
Don't fall down flat
Everyone knows they are
Much better than that
Nobody