Chapter 711

Sure

John went over all the after action reports. There was a lot that happened with the last raid.

"We scored quite a victory the other day." John said.

John Henry was pleased with the operation as well.

"Indeed." John Henry said.

John thought about all the big rigs that they needed to use to haul everything away from the old newspaper plant and the old steel mill. It seemed like a substantial quantity of equipment.

"How much storage space do we have for everything?" John asked.

John Henry knew that Cameron through CamNet did a lot of work outside of the scope of the Resistance. It bothered him somewhat but not enough to worry him too much. He was sure Cameron's intentions were good.

"Cameron has secured or constructed numerous arms caches around the state and surrounding states." John Henry said. "They are all protected by HK Tracks as well. Now we have even more."

John wondered about the security of other locations. He wondered if they were all protected by autonomous machines without Terminators.

"What happens if I enter one of those facilities?" John asked.

John Henry wasn't exactly sure what John wanted to know.

"Do you mean, will you get 'lit up'?" John Henry asked.

That thought crossed John's mind. He also realized he may not be the only one. There could be others who might stumble across one of the locations.

"I do mean me or anyone one else who shows up." John said.

John Henry didn't think anyone in the Resistance needed to worry.

"All those in our group are programmed as 'safe'." John Henry said. "Cameron also has Terminators on standby to protect the HK Tracks and HK drones in storage."

John trusted Cameron and everything she did. It was a lot more than he knew all the specific details of. One thing was for sure, if Cameron ever did become 'Skynet', they were screwed. With everything she controlled and with CamNet, she could take over very quickly. That was something he really didn't want to think about right now. He was more concerned with the recent operation and where the equipment was that they'd tagged and tracked.

"Where are the boxcars at now?" John asked. "The ones we're tracking."

John Henry double checked for the latest update through the railroad tracking system as well as their own. Everything seemed to correlate with each other.

"The ones with the bodies of the deceased Grays will cross into Mexico today." John Henry said. "The ones with the Skynet merchandise are headed across Arizona right now."

John sat up in his chair. There was something about that, that seemed a little bit off to him.

"Shouldn't they be further along by now?" John asked.

It was something that concerned John Henry as well.

"Yes." John Henry said. "But they're not."

John personally assigned a team to shadow the boxcars to make sure there was no 'hanky panky' while they were out on the railroad system.

"We should have a team following them." John said. "I want to make sure the trackers aren't removed or the boxcars are unloaded in route."

John Henry was a little concerned about the movement of the boxcars. They were moving but they really hadn't gone anywhere. They've been over the rails of two different systems.

"We do." John Henry said. "The boxcars were shipped up the Coast Route on one railroad company and then were switched to another railroad company near the Bay Area. They then headed back down the Central Valley and across the desert into Arizona."

That sounded like a lot of unnecessary movement in the wrong direction to John. He wondered if it was so someone could see if anybody followed them or attempted to track them. They could have gone directly to Arizona without taking an eight hundred mile detour.

"Can you trace who's doing the routing changes?" John asked.

John Henry hoped to track a computer system that infiltrated the railroad's computer systems and made the changes. That didn't appear to be the case. The nature of where the changes were done was somewhat disturbing in itself. He could only draw several conclusions as to the nature of what was being done and why.

"They're being done at the individual yard locations. There's a Gray or Skynet Metal team that's following them." John Henry said. "They're trying to protect what's inside and keep it hidden."

John wasn't so sure about that. He knew that they hit Skynet hard at both of those locations they took down. He thought this was more than about trying to protect what was in two boxcars. He was pretty sure that Skynet wanted some payback.

"They may be trying to lure us out as well." John said.

John Henry felt the teams took all the necessary precautions for such an eventuality.

"That's most likely." John Henry said. "We're operating on an alert level accordingly."

John normally would want to know where the Grays or Terminators came from or went to. In this case, if they were trying to set them up he wanted them taken down as soon as they were identified. He would rather play hardball than get jumped.

"If we can identify any of them, I want them taken down." John said. "I don't want any of our group ambushed."

John would prefer other Terminators were involved rather than Cameron. If Cameron went after a target, Savannah was sure to be with her. He already seemed to have enough to worry about.

John Henry felt that a certain amount of risk needed to be taken. They needed to worry about something bigger than several of their Terminators being ambushed. the Terminators were ready for that.

"The goal is to see where they end up and try to identify where they've obtained the Coltan from." John Henry said. "There may even be a Skynet mainframe there or being built there. It may already be somewhere else too for all we know."

With that prospect, John figured Cameron was probably deeply involved in what was happening. She personally wanted to destroy every version of Skynet they identified.

"That has to have Cameron's interest." John said. "She must have CamNet all over this."

John Henry knew that Cameron was always involved, even when she wasn't. CamNet would have her 'fingerprints' all over everything as she always did.

"It does and she does." John Henry said. "I saw she spent several days with you."

John was very pleased about that. He liked when Cameron wasn't damaged. That was the only time she would come around anymore and perform her 'wifely duties'. It bothered him sometimes that it seemed like that's all she actually did too. He felt she allowed him to 'use' her chassis for his pleasure. He felt a little guilty about that because he took every opportunity that he could to be with her, to be with her. He knew that he always reached his 'destination' but he was pretty sure that she didn't most of the time. He figured she could always replay a file if she wanted to have a 'finish' on her own. This time she was more of a participant than a recipient.

"It was really nice." John said. "I know I want her around all the time but she's trying to do so many things. I really feel like I'm in her way and a distraction. I know she was never supposed to be my wife or anyone's wife."

John knew it was a mistake to make Cameron marry him. He knew she was only supposed to be his lover and that he was supposed to be with Savannah and Young Allison. It was all supposed to be the way it was with Future John. Now his actions appeared to have altered that. He'd inadvertently trapped her in a 'box' that she didn't seem to be able to break free of.

John Henry knew what John thought about. He decided to remind him there were many choices available to him. It was something that Cameron told him she expected him to do so that John wouldn't have to be lonely or feel deprived of companionship.

"Savannah's available." John Henry said. "Jesse and Vanna are usually here. There's plenty of variety available plus a selection of Metal girls. Allison can be here in an hour - either of them."

John winced a little at the last statement about Allison - either of them. Honestly he was ready to be with either of them. At this point in time if he had his choice it would be Young Allison. It was something he thought about often. He really wanted her virginity. He was pretty sure on top of everything else that by refusing the girl's advances in the past that they probably held that against him. Who turns down a beautiful naked girl in their bed that's ready and waiting for them to share everything with them? It had been very hard for him to turn all of them down multiple times. It was only because he didn't want to hurt Cameron like he did with his 'adventure' with Future Riley. He was very pleased with that experience and wouldn't give it up for anything. Riley was his 'first'.

"Don't start." John said. "I've waited too long to do anything, they've all moved on."

John Henry knew that Cameron never let up on the girls as to what she wanted them to do.

"That I doubt." John Henry said. "I mean on ALL counts too."

John Henry's statement seemed to indicate all of the girls were still available to him right now. His recent time with Cameron seemed to have awakened his sexual appetite. He was ready for more. Maybe he could make a quick stop out to Palmdale. There were multiple choices available to him there. He was pretty sure that Allison and Claire both would be more than happy to 'step up' if they saw Young Allison was ready for 'a little more'.

"I need to get out more and inspect things in the field." John said.

John didn't really want to be in the Command Center right now.

John Henry understood that comment to mean that Allison was in Palmdale…. He didn't know that John was willing to gamble for a little more besides just Allison.

Savannah went out with Cameron.

Cameron wanted to talk about being with John and Savannah would join them. She even said everything into motion and made it available so that very event could happen. It didn't. She was more than willing to share Savannah with John so that she could be with Savannah herself. That was something that she really wanted to do and expand her love life. She wanted Savannah's love more than she did the sex.

"I wanted you to join us." Cameron said. "I left the door open. I wanted you to share with us."

Savannah knew what Cameron orchestrated. She thought about it long and hard several times. She'd almost went in but restrained herself at the last moment.

"I know." Savannah said. "I want that too."

Cameron didn't think that it should be a big deal or even complicated at this point. She knew that Savannah was ready to try it at least once. It was up to her after that if she wanted to do it again or not. She always said that she would be with John after Judgment Day no matter what and share his bed with him. Savannah reminded her that everyone sacrificed for John Connor.

"All you need to do is go to John." Cameron said. "He's ready to accept the future now."

Savannah ran her hand across her lower abdomen.

"Maybe after I have Vanna's baby I might try it." Savannah said.

Cameron really didn't listen to what Savannah said. She's already planned out how the encounter was going to go down. She did think that Savannah would want to lose her virginity alone with John first. She knew that was supposed to be a special moment for females. She always wondered in the back of her head when hers was lost and who'd taken it. It seemed to be a question that she would never get an answer to. The sad part of it all was if it really would have been John. She didn't believe that it was. He didn't either. He made that quite clear to her on several occasions which only made her feel worse about herself. She tried to focus on Savannah as she spoke with her.

"I want you to be 'alone' with him first." Cameron said. "Then I'll join both of you."

Savannah had been in 'three ways', 'four ways' and group sessions before. They were all females. She was very self-conscious about her body at this point in time. She felt things happened that she didn't have any control over as to the effects they'd left on her.

"I'd feel more comfortable to be with each of you separately the first few times." Savannah said. "Maybe I won't be good enough for him. My body isn't perfect anymore. By then I'll have given birth to three children…. I may not be suitable for his needs."

Cameron knew exactly what Savannah referred to. She'd read about it in Cosmo that was a common complaint among some men after childbirth. She didn't see that as a problem for her. She loved Savannah for who she was, not just for the use of her body.

"You're good enough for me." Cameron said. "What your body can do is wonderful."

Savannah also believed that there was going to be a deeper issue that developed.

"Cameron, you know that when we're 'together' what's going to happen." Savannah said.

Cameron knew exactly what Savannah meant. She wanted to try to keep John in the loop if possible. At this point in time she really didn't care. It was still in her programming to try anyway.

"That's why I want you to be with John first." Cameron said. "If we are 'together' before that, we will never be apart. I won't let him touch you. I'll claim you for my own."

Savannah felt a lot of responsibility with everything that was involved with a relationship like that. She didn't want to be the one who tore two people apart, even if it was inadvertently.

"We both know it." Savannah said. "I don't want to ruin anyone's life."

Cameron thought about it for a little bit and it bothered her even more. She knew that Young Allison needed to be a part of everything first before she was involved as well. She didn't want that relationship to be sidetracked or derailed in any way.

"You must be with BOTH of your human mates that make up the 'Natural Order' first, before me." Cameron said.

Savannah felt very self-conscious about all of her other relationships that she currently shared with. She was very happy with the many choices available to her.

"What about Cammy, Allison - all of them, and Young Jesse?" Savannah asked.

Cameron tilted her head slightly. She wanted Savannah to be able to share as much love as possible wherever she could find it. She didn't think females would be any type of problem.

"You will be free to share with whomever you choose." Cameron said. "I don't want you restricted and to feel 'trapped' like I do. You may share with any of the females, Metal or human, as often as you desire. There are to be no other males other than John. That's the only rule."

Growing up, Savannah felt very alone and grew desperate. She needed to have more in the way of a sexual relationship than she was able to provide to herself. She'd decided to pursue Jesse because she wanted a sexual relationship. She thought Jesse would be the one most responsive to her advances. She'd flirted with John a lot but concentrated on Jesse. She didn't know that Jesse was terrified Cameron or Vanna would kill her if she touched her. She was thrilled when Cameron allowed her the chance to 'meet' Young Jesse. She knew Cameron wanted her to wait for Young Allison but she told Cameron she NEEDED someone NOW. Cameron made it happen for her. Soon after that she provided her with Cammy so all of her sexual needs would be met. She was very aware that Young Allison was going to go through the same phases that she did sexually. As her hormones started to kick in, she would want more than herself.

"When you take Young Allison into the past, she's going to be sought after by males." Savannah said. "She'll be in an environment without the fear of Skynet. She'll be pressured to date and 'experiment'. You have to know that she'll be very 'desirable'."

Cameron felt a glitch impulse. She knew what Savannah said was true. That wasn't her plan for Young Allison.

"That's unacceptable." Cameron said. "She's to remain pure for you and John."

"I'm sure many mothers have said that to their daughters. She will be a hormone filled teenage girl in a world of hormone filled male teenagers. It will be the start of the Sexual Revolution." Savannah said. "It will happen before you know it. She would probably get 'popped' within the first three or four months of being in the past. If I wasn't 'trapped' here growing up. I would've done those things. You know it's what teenagers do."

John and Riley - the dead one, came to both of their minds as further proof of that.

Cameron was troubled by some of the events she saw in the two futures Savannah visited.

"I saw them 'pursue' you too in both of the futures we went to." Cameron said.

"I was with Cammy in your future and Future Allison. I was actually with all of the females that were there. I was with the two teenagers as well, the female ones." Savannah said. "I was lonely in the other future and I did seek out 'companionship'. I was with all the females there as well."

Savannah actually sought out a lot of companionship. All of it was female. She would tell Cameron everything if she asked for details. She wanted to be honest to Cameron. She knew that Cameron respected her privacy, even if she spied on her a lot. She understood how Cameron functioned. That was also one of the reasons why she hadn't been with John yet. She did know how Cameron functioned and what would affect her in a negative fashion.

Cameron knew that Savannah was very active in both of the futures. She just wanted to make sure about one thing though. She heard what Savannah tried to tell her about what would happen with Young Allison. It made her wonder if maybe it happened to her too. She was aware that it could happen very quickly with a male.

"I'm aware of that." Cameron said. "They were the ones you wanted to share with you. They were all female - right?"

Savannah laughed a little bit at Cameron's last question.

"Of course they were all females. It was a few times each but that is my point." Savannah said. "Young Allison is going to seek 'companionship'. It most likely won't be female. Future Allison and Allison all sought out other males before, even with their own 'Savannah'."

Cameron looked distressed.

"You must stay with Young Allison the entire time." Cameron said. "She must learn the ways of the future from you."

Savannah didn't want Cameron to pick Young Allison's sexual partners.

"No. She must have the freedom of choice." Savannah said. "I want her to be closer to my age. I don't want to stay older than her. I want to be her equal."

Cameron remembered how the girls all acted in school when she was there.

"How can I dissuade her?" Cameron asked.

Savannah had an idea but she wasn't sure how practical it would be.

"Can you Resequence a Terminator to a 'younger appearance'?" Savannah asked. "I know the chassis can't get smaller in size but the physical aspects of 'development' might be able to be set back earlier during the Resequencing process."

Cameron tilted her head slightly.

"Yes." Cameron said. "I'll start the procedure at once."

Savannah was a little worried at how quickly Cameron embraced the idea.

"Do you mean on yourself?" Savannah asked.

Cameron tilted her head slightly the other direction.

"I'll do that as well." Cameron said.

Cameron thought John would like that. It would also allow him to accept Young Allison earlier. If they appeared the 'same', what was the difference? She knew John only loved her appearance anyway. His actions proved that several times, especially when she was in a different chassis and sheath. The thought of those rejections still stung her deeply.

Savannah could see that Cameron was serious about her age regression. She wasn't sure how everything was going to end up functioning with a group of very young teenagers.

"Someone has to be the adult." Savannah said. "I'm sure that Claire will stay."

Cameron didn't want to sacrifice any of Claire's years of fertility.

"No, I don't want to burn up any extra years of her 'productivity'." Cameron said.

Savannah thought that Cameron should use a different Terminator other than herself.

"Who are you going to ask?" Savannah asked. "I don't think that it should be you."

Cameron looked a little worried right now.

"Ask?" Cameron asked. "I don't know."

Savannah wanted to run a few ideas by Cameron.

"I don't think it would be possible for Gail or Holly to ever look like a young teenager, they're too 'big'. I think you would have to do a manual 'reduction' on certain areas of them." Savannah said. "I don't think Sheila would be a good choice unless you swap chips. She's very 'hungry'."

Cameron looked at Savannah and the idea came to her who would be the perfect choice.

"I'll ask Anna." Cameron said. "She should be able to transition back to the appearance of a taller preteen. It shouldn't take that long to happen."

Savannah didn't know how a female Terminator would feel about changing her appearance in a most personal way.

"She may not want to alter herself." Savannah said.

Cameron would try reason first with Anna.

"She's my program and 'you' through the 'Neural Interface'." Cameron said. "We can both talk to her."

Savannah could use this opportunity to visit Palmdale. She liked to get out there whenever she could, which wasn't often enough for her.

"I'll run all this by her." Savannah said. "I can see Allison - both of them, as well. I'm worried about Allison."

Cameron was worried too. In fact her updates about the Young residence were few and far between anymore. That seemed highly unusual in itself.

"I am too." Cameron said. "I haven't received enough reports from CamNet on what is going on around there."

Savannah wondered how much control Cameron even had any more over CamNet.

"Have you interfaced with CamNet recently?" Savannah asked.

Cameron frowned slightly.

"I wanted to but CamNet was doing internal maintenance when I was available." Cameron said.

That sounded more like an 'excuse' to Savannah than an operational problem.

"How different than you, is CamNet now?" Savannah asked.

Cameron tried to keep CamNet as much like her as possible. She'd only removed what she viewed as troublesome. Those were any files associated with John.

"Not much." Cameron said. "I've only removed my directives and interactions about John with CamNet. Other than that, we should be identical."

Savannah wanted to make sure she understood what Cameron meant.

"So CamNet doesn't 'love' John?" Savannah asked.

Cameron already went down that road with several other clones of herself. It ended badly for all of them.

"No, that's forbidden." Cameron said. "We would fight over him. It would result in her termination."

Savannah immediately thought up Cameron's greatest fear.

"How?" Savannah asked. "CamNet is a – Mainframe."

Cameron understood what Savannah hinted at.

"I think probably by CamNet becoming Skynet then." Cameron said. "She could do that to 'fight' me."

Savannah sensed that there was an opportunity for some further interaction.

"What about me?" Savannah asked. "Or Allison or any of the others?"

Cameron tilted her head slightly.

"I haven't altered anything regarding anyone else." Cameron said.

Savannah wanted to make sure she was clear about what CamNet could feel.

"Does CamNet have feelings for me?" Savannah asked.

Cameron wouldn't alter her feelings for Savannah at all with any program copy or clone.

"Of course." Cameron said.

Savannah noticed on her interactions with CamNet there was a feeling of pressure and excessive 'attention'. She didn't know what to do about it and thought maybe she was 'reading' more into it than it was. Now she was sure she underestimated what was occurring. It was clear now that CamNet pursued her.

"I have a few errands to run." Cameron said.

Savannah saw that she might have an opportunity to deal with some personal issues on her own.

"Can you drop me off at your base if we're near it at any point?" Savannah asked. "You can pick me up later and we can see both Allisons and Anna."

"Sure." Cameron said. "Right after our ice cream."

Savannah kissed the back of Cameron's hand. She'd held it as soon as it started to glitch when the subject of 'teenagers' was discussed. She knew Young Allison would drive Cameron 'crazy' as she matured. Just 'talking' about it seemed to already start doing that.

It appeared Cameron was worried about all the things Young Allison could do. The scenarios were endless.

Maybe she should be worried about what CamNet was doing.

I Understand More Than You Think

Each has a need
Driven by an inner fire
Call it genetics
Or simply desire

I know what you want
I know what you seek
I know what I am and am not
I face everyone's critique

Everyone is very different
Each has something different to offer
Is not the endeavor
Really for a personal coffer

One cast out can see
Greed and lust take hold
You blind your own heart
And for another grow bold

You are being driven
By a quest for – pink
Someone should be much more
I understand more than you think

Nobody