Chapter 544

Deactivate YOU

Previously:

Cameron wanted to do some follow up on the most recent operation. She needed to gather some intel and do some recon. She wanted some payback for what happened to Savannah and her. It was what the next part of the operation was about to her now. She wanted to hit the enemy, and hit them hard.

She knew Savannah didn't like her to go out alone. She debated on who she should take. If they were going to capture anyone alive, she should take Sheila. Sheila liked to 'interrogate' prisoners. She didn't condone such behavior. She only looked the other way on her 'off the books' operations which involved sex traffickers. She felt they 'deserved' the form of punishment. She was sure she was disturbed more by the way Sheila laughed and taunted her 'subjects' as she 'worked' on them, rather than what was actually done to them. Maybe she should take Cammy instead.

Cameron didn't like the way Cammy was able to spend time and share with Savannah. Then again, it was what she was created for. Cammy was a 'placeholder' for her. Maybe she should have used a different program other than her own. Maybe it was what she didn't care for. Cammy was her. She didn't care for herself in any form. She hoped it would be easier to work with herself and control herself when she used her program for other cyborgs. It didn't seem to work out. She should have known better with Bob-Cameron and Jim-Cameron, which ended up as Me, Myself and I. It foreshadowed how things would play out in the future.

She headed for Savannah's room. She would quietly pull Cammy away. She stopped by Jesse's room. It was right down the hall from Savannah's room. All of the girl's rooms were located there including rooms for the Metal girls where they could keep their clothes and things. They weren't often there.

Cameron listened at the door. It was clear Gail and Jesse were currently sharing. She waited for Jesse to finish. Jesse did, and then did again, and yet again. She was a little jealous because the human females could do it on their own accord. She counted as many as twenty in a row before with Jesse and a Metal girl. It was Sheila who was with her at the time. It always seemed to excite the girls more when they were with someone who was identical to them. It seemed to be especially more so for the human females when they were with a different timeline version of themselves. They literally could be with themselves for anything and everything.

She quietly 'called' to Gail at a decibel level only a Terminator could hear. The door opened a few seconds later and Gail stood there naked. She took in the size of Gail's breasts on her naked sheath. They were even more impressive when she was unclothed like she was now. She also noted Gail was the smallest in her other female attribute. It seemed to make her popular for two reasons to all the other females.

"I need to speak with Jesse." Cameron whispered.

Gail looked back into the room.

"She's currently incapacitated." Gail whispered. "She's experienced twenty six finishes in the last six point three minutes."

Cameron tilted her head slightly. She was lucky if John was able to get her to finish once all night. She looked Gail over from head to toe and back again. Maybe she should try something new.

Gail smiled as her gaze returned to her face. She thought Gail was really pretty when she smiled. She didn't often. She looked like what she was most of the time, a Terminator. Well, she was actually a Restorator. It was the same as a Terminator as far as Construction went. Restorators were created by Mrs. Weaver in the alternate future and were never under the servitude of Skynet. There was no Skynet programming for them to revert back to if there was a 'problem'.

"I won't be long." Cameron whispered. "I need her to assist Savannah and I need you to understand as well."

Gail looked towards Savannah's room. Maybe she could assist Savannah. She thought Savannah was beautiful.

"Affirmative…." Gail whispered.

Cameron looked at Gail and frowned. It always irritated her when Terminators used non natural speech. She moved past her and over to the bed where Jesse lay. Jesse's breathing was labored. Her eyes were rolled back in her head some. She doubted Jesse could even see or hear at this point.

Jesse's head turned in her direction.

"Back for more already?" Jesse gasped. "I'm not done with you yet."

Cameron was surprised at how resilient Jesse was. No wonder the sex went on for hours at a time nonstop. She looked back at Gail. She wondered if she should say something or not. Gail shrugged her shoulders and smiled again. She wanted Jesse to feel happy. She liked it when everyone was happy. Happy people didn't cause problems.

It gave her a moment to think about Jesse. It made her think about Future Jesse as well. It was unknown what her eventual fate actually was. Future Derek didn't shed much information about his interaction with Future Jesse after her encounter with John. Future Derek was terminated very soon afterwards. John said he asked Future Derek about what happened with Future Jesse. He wasn't given a very definitive answer other than Future Derek told him 'John Connor said to let her go.'

There were never any reports of a body matching her description found. She looked into it after her reactivation in the past, the present, when her chip was returned from the alternate future. She was aware Future Derek and Future Jesse terminated and disposed of future Charles Fisher's body in the foothills of the mountains to the north. There was no record it was ever found either. She kept an eye out for any signs of Future Jesse going forward. She always checked with any of the anti-Metal groups they dealt with to see if any of them knew of her whereabouts or if she associated with them in any way. A number of years passed without any further clue as to her whereabouts or disposition.

She would really like to know where Future Jesse was at, and what she was up to. She would like to interact with her, one on one now and determine what her current attitude was towards the Resistance and her specifically. She needed to clear her mind. Future Jesse wasn't the issue. Jesse was the one who she needed assistance from.

"Jesse, I need you to help me out." Cameron said softly.

Jesse looked in her direction. Her eyes looked glassy as she tried to focus.

"Allison, I'm glad you're here." Jesse gasped. "I'm just about warmed up. We can pull an 'all nighter'."

Cameron was a little surprised as Jesse reached up and fondled her. The fondling stopped almost instantly. The hands were quickly withdrawn.

Jesse's eyes opened a little wider.

"You have a bra on…." Jesse said. "You're not Allison."

Cameron reached down and straightened the captive bead on Jesse's left nipple ring.

"It's me, Cameron." Cameron said. "I need your help."

Jesse suddenly returned to 'normal'. She wondered if she should pull the sheet up or apologize for fondling Cameron. It seemed like anything she did was going to be the wrong thing in the moment.

"Sure, love, I'll do anything for you." Jesse said.

Cameron quickly explained what she wanted done, and what was allowed for Jesse to do with both Savannah and John. It was basically everything with both of them. It was nothing new in regards to John. She knew what was allowed for Savannah was already in progress. What Cameron indicated for John wasn't. It still seemed to be a taboo subject to her.

Cameron started to get up.

Jesse needed to know one thing. She really didn't think it would do much good to ask, maybe it was for her own peace of mind.

"You won't terminate me will you?" Jesse asked.

Cameron explained why she wouldn't and she never would have either.

"One hand washes the other." Cameron said.

Cameron started to get up again.

Jesse was still concerned about her earlier 'hands on' greeting of Cameron when she thought she was Allison.

"About earlier…." Jesse said worried.

Cameron smiled and centered the captive bead on the right nipple ring. Both of them were centered now.

"Sometimes it's nice to have help." Cameron said and stood. "Thank you for your assistance."

Cameron headed for the door.

Gail stood outside in the hall. She was still naked.

Cameron looked at Gail for a moment. Her naked sheath was always impressive to view. She knew Gail would have heard everything she talked to Jesse about. She wanted to make sure there wouldn't be any problems for the extra 'effort' she asked Jesse to do for her.

"Are we good?" Cameron asked.

Gail looked at Jesse through the open door and then at Savannah's room and back to Cameron. She didn't have a problem with what Cameron wanted. She understood John needed to be protected and Savannah shouldn't need to feel lonely.

"We're always good." Gail said.

Cameron nodded.

"I think things can happen as long as it's what everyone wants freely." Cameron said. "It applies to you as well. Thank you for your assistance."

Cameron turned away. She heard Gail go back inside Jesse's room. She went to Savannah's room and got Cammy. She was careful not to wake Savannah. She spoke in tones only another Terminator could hear. Cammy didn't want to go and said Savannah would need her help in the morning after she woke up. She explained unless she went with her, Savannah would want to come. She assured Cammy there would be someone to help Savannah if it was necessary.

She pointed out it was their chance to go after the rest of the Grays who were responsible for Savannah's current condition. Cammy was ready to go when she received the informational update. There needed to be some payback for Savannah. She was very displeased Savannah's vest took three bullets. Savannah could have been injured much worse or even terminated. There did need to be some payback for the way Savannah was endangered.

Presently:

Cameron and Cammy were on their way to a new location.

They already checked on several leads. None of them were what they wanted.

Cammy thought and thought a lot. She replayed the video files of Savannah in combat. The more she watched it, the more her hand glitched. She hung it over the back of the seat behind her to hide it from Cameron.

Cammy wanted to call Savannah to see how she was, but not in front of Cameron. She didn't want Cameron to intrude on her private conversations with Savannah. she figured it was probably actually a moot point. More than likely Cameron spied on her routinely. Cameron broke her train of thought.

"I want to hurt them." Cameron said. "I want them punished for what almost happened to Savannah."

Cammy pictured the three purple welts on Savannah's torso. She really wanted to hurt them. It was personal to her.

"We'll hit them and hit them hard." Cammy said. "For Savannah…."

Cameron was a little worried about the extent of this group of Grays.

"The fact they tried to use a fleet of HK drones was a first." Cameron said. "They tried to launch a sneak attack."

Cammy was aware of the danger it presented to their group.

"Skynet is as deceitful as it is dishonorable." Cammy said.

Cameron wanted to try a different approach. Normally, the rules of engagement with the Resistance was to destroy anything Skynet related. It was so the technology couldn't be copied and used by someone else. She wanted to bolster her capability through the equipment she controlled from her base. She wanted to be able to expand CamNet's reach and ability to act.

"We need to find the assembly line or facility where they're being made or put together." Cameron said. "We need to take control of it and gain as many HK drones as we can for the Resistance for the future. It may cause a problem if we don't destroy them outright with some of the others. I think it would be best if I took control of the equipment myself."

Cammy frowned. Cameron knew what was best. Maybe she should turn the equipment over to CamNet's control and bypass the Resistance. She didn't like problems. Problems bothered her.

"Everything we capture can be used against its manufacturer later on." Cammy said. "It's an effective strategy. You're probably going to receive some pushback and flak in regards to what you want to do."

Cameron was used to negative feedback from John and Sarah.

"They don't always like the way I do things." Cameron said.

Cammy thought she experienced enough. Her recent thoughts of Savannah reached a boiling point. Savannah was in danger every time she was around Cameron. Cameron was the problem which needed to be dealt with.

"I don't either." Cammy said. "Pull over and park."

It seemed to her Cameron wanted to become her own version of Skynet through CamNet. Her latest proposal was further proof of it. Someone needed to put the brakes on. Savannah's life was the one in danger and at risk, not Cameron's, well, not yet anyway.

Cameron pulled over.

"Get out." Cammy said.

They were in the middle of nowhere. Nothing was around them.

Cameron thought she knew what was coming. So be it….

Cammy was slightly behind Cameron.

Cameron and Cammy walked into the emptiness.

Cammy made her move. She grabbed Cameron and threw her across the ground.

Cameron sprang back up.

Cammy didn't care for Cameron. She reminded her of her. She was a danger to everyone, especially Savannah.

"YOU almost got Savannah killed." Cammy said. "YOU were careless and reckless. The only reason you're still around is because Savannah was almost terminated cleaning up your mistakes."

Cameron could see Cammy was serious. She didn't like the negative turn of events.

"Cammy, stop this. We don't need to do this." Cameron said. "I'm sorry."

Cameron was afraid Cammy 'glitched out'. She reached behind her back. There was nothing there.

Cammy smiled.

"Lose something?" Cammy asked.

She held up Cameron's Taser and Glock.

Cameron began to realize the severity of the situation. She didn't want things to escalate.

"Cammy, stop this." Cameron said. "You ARE me."

A look of disgust appeared on Cammy's face.

"It's why I know YOU need to be deactivated." Cammy said. "Savannah is going to be hurt or killed trying to protect you. It's almost happened too many times."

Cammy put the Glock away but advanced with Cameron's Taser. She needed to get within range to deactivate her. She hoped it wouldn't turn into a running contest. She also needed to consider the possibility Cameron would attempt to attack her before she could be brought down with the Taser. She was ready for every outcome. She wanted Cameron to know exactly what was going to happen going forward.

"I'm going to deactivate you and replace you." Cammy said. "YOU will never endanger MY Savannah again…."

Earlier:

John Henry went over all the information.

Sarah tried to stay up to date with as much of the Resistance activity as she could. She knew she wasn't in the forefront of much of it anymore.

"We need to destroy the factory where the HK drones are being made." Sarah said. "It's our biggest threat."

Savannah could see an opportunity to assist the Resistance going forward into the future. She wanted to be able to deliver a better counterpunch to Skynet, or even go on the offensive with much more decisive force.

"I'd like to try to capture some more HK drones for our use." Savannah said. "I'll lead the strike against the facility once it's uncovered."

John looked at Savannah's torso and thought about how close to death she was. He didn't want her to lead another strike.

"We'll use Terminators." John said.

Maybe he should have listened to Cameron about capturing more Skynet resources a long time ago. It was what she told him back from when they lived in their first house after the time jump to 2007. When they were at the second house he found a lot of Terminator parts in the garage. He was okay with it with her explanation. He even attempted to cover it up when his mother found out about it. It would have saved a lot of trouble and grief if one of the chips Cameron removed from a Terminator, would still have existed at the time hers went missing. Maybe it was time to do a little more to help themselves.

Savannah didn't plan to be sidetracked.

"John, I MUST accompany them." Savannah said.

John thought about the three Terminators that Savannah needed to face alone.

"NO." John said.

Jesse was going to tell John to start thinking with the big head instead of the little head, but Sarah got there first.

Sarah saw things differently than John did. She also didn't want to get too specific with her explanation.

"John, if Savannah feels it's important for her to go, she needs to go." Sarah said. "There will be less damage to our troops if she goes. Look how successful the last operation was. Even with some damage, all of our Terminators and equipment survived and are back in action again."

Everyone knew it meant less damage to Cameron if Savannah was with the strike force.

John and Savannah's eyes were locked on each other.

"I don't like it." John said. "I don't want Savannah to get hurt."

Savannah felt her past experiences proved her worth. She might have experienced a few close ones. The point was she survived them.

"John, this is my 'function'." Savannah said. "We all know it."

Jesse thought John wanted Savannah for a different 'function'. Maybe it was time to pursue him again and show him she was still available. It was what Cameron asked her to do earlier anyway. She reached up and absentmindedly centered her right nipple ring. In fact maybe should could get in on a three way with John and Savannah, instead of Vanna.

They all watched Jesse's right hand disappear inside her top and make the adjustment.

No one commented.

"I need to go to Cameron." Savannah said. "Where is Cameron at right now?"

John Henry gave them the information.

Jesse believed Cameron wanted her to watch over Savannah in more ways than one. It wasn't just in the bedroom. It was on the battlefield as well. She was no stranger to danger and she was always combat ready. She kept all of her combat skills honed during her 'free time' when she went out with Gail. It wasn't something she was going to admit to. She wanted to make it sound plausible and not like she was babysitting.

"I'll go with you, love." Jesse said. "I need to stay in practice. I don't get out much."

Sarah was worried about Savannah and Cameron. She didn't like what almost happened to Savannah or Cameron.

"I'll go as well." Sarah said.

John could see he didn't have much control over the females. He couldn't 'order' his mother anymore than he could order his wife to do or not do something.

"Mom…." John protested.

Savannah knew John was correct in one instance.

"NO, you'll remain here, Sarah." Savannah said firmly.

Everyone was shocked.

Sarah wanted to say something.

Savannah indicated Kyle and Jan in the distance.

"YOU have a more important function." Savannah said. "Please Sarah, for them, for me."

Sarah wanted to be angry, but she knew Savannah was right. Savannah made the 'right' choice for her.

Savannah didn't want any animosity. She just wanted Sarah to recognize what was more important in her regard.

"It's where you're most needed." Savannah said. "Please."

Sarah knew Kyle and Jan needed her. Maybe it was because they were both in visual range when this went down that made the point.

"I need to be reminded sometimes. Thank You." Sarah said. "Cameron was right. YOU are the 'Chosen One'. You will make the right choice every time."

Savannah decided to bring her own reinforcements besides Jesse. She would normally have preferred Jesse remain at the Resistance base with the other humans. She was worried she might have some 'personal issues' later on because of her injuries. She would like to have Jesse's help if such a situation arose. She would prefer not to involve a Terminator if it was possible with her personal affairs.

"Get Gail and Bob and we'll go." Savannah said to Jesse. "I don't want Cameron out there alone."

John knew Cameron wasn't alone this time.

"Cammy is with her." John said.

Savannah frowned.

He realized his error instantly.

Savannah believed in only compounded the problem.

"It makes it doubly worse." Savannah said. "Cammy is 'Cameron'. They'll take double the chances."

It always excited Jesse to hear it about Cammy. Cameron wanted her close to Savannah. Cammy was close to Savannah. Cameron wasn't touchable, Cammy was…. It was the same when she shared with Cam and Vanna. Then again she did 'cop a feel' on Cameron when she thought it was Allison. She reached up and absentmindedly centered her left nipple ring.

They all watched Jesse's left hand disappear inside her top and make the adjustment.

No one commented. It was something they all would have liked to do for her.

"Let's go." Savannah said.

The girls departed the Command Center.

John collected himself.

"What just happened?" John asked.

John Henry kept a straight face.

"Savannah took control of the operation and became our new 'General'." John Henry said. "All the Terminators and humans will follow her anywhere."

John quickly looked in the direction the girls went.

"I hope you're joking." John said.

John Henry did want to elaborate some. He didn't want to rush what seemed inevitable.

"Maybe I used a little foresight." John Henry said. "Like Cameron, Savannah is a natural leader. She leads without trying. She also makes the right call."

John was well aware of everything about Savannah. Cameron did create a 'human version' of herself. A very HOT version…. He really wanted Savannah's virginity now more than ever.

Presently:

Cammy lifted the Taser to fire at Cameron.

A figure moved up in back of both of them.

"This stops NOW." Savannah said. "THIS will never happen again, EVER."

Savannah gently pushed Cammy's arm down.

"It goes for BOTH of - YOU." Savannah said.

Savannah looked at Cameron and Cammy.

Cammy gave Cameron's Glock and Taser to Savannah. She wasn't sure to return them to Cameron herself was a good idea right now. She could see Savannah was upset.

"I didn't see or hear you arrive." Cammy said. "I'm sorry."

Savannah didn't like what she just witnessed.

"Tell YOURSELF you are." Savannah said.

Cammy looked at Cameron, then at Savannah, and back to Cameron.

"I'm sorry, Cameron." Cammy said. "I was worried about Savannah. I love her."

Savannah wanted everything settled.

"And you?" Savannah asked Cameron.

Cameron didn't think it was her fault.

"I'm sorry as well." Cameron said to Cammy. "I didn't intend to endanger Savannah. I wanted to protect her."

Cameron walked up to Cammy and faced her.

"I love Savannah…." Cameron said.

The unspoken implication was Cameron could 'take' Savannah from Cammy whenever she wanted to. They both knew it. They all knew it.

"Enough." Savannah said. "Cammy I'd like you to ride with Jesse. I want you to watch over her for me. You can send Bob or Gail up to Cameron and myself. I'm going to ride in her vehicle now."

Cammy slowly turned away from Cameron and headed to the other SUV parked in the distance.

"I'm sorry, Savannah." Cameron said.

Savannah returned Cameron's weapons. She didn't think any of the close encounters she survived with Cameron were a problem. It was just the way the events played out.

"Cameron, I know what happened. I was there." Savannah said. "We survived, we won. Nothing else matters…."

Cameron thought it did. She wanted to make things clear for Savannah. She wanted to explain Cammy's actions.

"I knew she was going to do it." Cameron said. "If she was a threat to you, like I am, I would have done the same thing."

Savannah realized what Cameron meant. It sickened her some.

"You were going to allow yourself to be deactivated?" Savannah asked.

Cameron didn't like it because Savannah needed to face three Terminators alone.

"Yes. It would have been an honorable termination to be terminated by 'myself'." Cameron said.

Cameron felt there would have been some 'Poetic Justice' to it

Savannah didn't want it for Cameron or anyone. She wanted to be a little firmer with her response. She didn't want to make it in 'order', but she did want her position known and followed.

"You were going to commit 'suicide'…." Savannah said. "I forbid you from ever trying it again."

Savannah moved close to Cameron. There was something she wanted to make perfectly clear. It meant a lot to her. It meant everything to her.

"Cameron, I love you. You're the most important person in my life." Savannah said. "Promise me."

Cameron could feel the love radiate off from Savannah. It was love to die for.

"I promise, Savannah." Cameron said.

She gave Savannah a gentle hug.

Savannah winced a little. She was still sore from where the bullets impacted her vest.

"I'm sorry." Cameron said.

Savannah managed a faint smile.

"Everyone sacrifices for Cameron." Savannah said. "Let's roll."

They headed back to the SUV.

Anna listened to hear what Holly and Allison would discuss. She'd conducted a long talk with Holly as well. She reminded her of her function and duties.

She was satisfied with the outcome.

Anna heard someone come up behind her, but only at the last instant.

"'Zap'." Young Allison said playfully. "I've got you now."

Anna realized Young Allison could have used a Taser on her.

"Actually, you did." Anna said. "You're improving."

Young Allison wanted to point out she'd infiltrated everyone. In doing so, she witnessed Allison with all of her partners at some point, and even her mother as well, more than a few times. It was with each of her different partners. She saw both Allison and her mother shared the same partners. She thought there was beauty in it. No one needed to be possessive. She knew her future and wanted to know what she was supposed to do. There were no doubts left in her mind. It was like one more subject to study, learn, and then master it at some point. She was sure they all knew she spied on them except maybe her mother. She always heard her mother was a more passionate lover than Allison was. She saw it as well.

"I practice everything." Young Allison said. "We can start my physical training for the day when you're ready."

Anna knew Young Allison came first. There was no need to delay anything.

"I'm ready now." Anna said.

Young Allison was ready for more than one thing.

"I studied my mathematical calculations last night." Young Allison said. "I want you to quiz me on them."

Anna was outside Young Allison's door last night. She knew everything she did. She also 'conditioned' her for two hours as she slept.

"Which do you want to do first?" Anna asked. "The math may be complicated."

Young Allison didn't like to take the easy way out.

"I want you to do both at the same time." Young Allison said. "I want you to TEST me. I want to be better and improve. I want to make sure I fit into my place in the future as the best person I can be."

Young Allison studied everything she was supposed to do. She knew her place in the future. Cameron instructed her on everything. She'd made all her promises to Cameron too. She only wished she was older…. Then they wouldn't need to be promises, they would be reality.

Anna looked at Young Allison for a moment. It was clear she wouldn't be able to be restrained much longer before she took more.

Young Allison knew her future and longed for it.

Closing monologue by Cameron:

Head On A Pike

To those who cross me
I will express my dislike
They will end up with their
Head on a pike

It sounds barbaric
But that's the price
They will be warned once
They won't hear it twice

From my inner being
It's a call I can't ignore
For one I so adore
My actions I will abhor

I don't know why
But I know that I must
Such a sad shame
After earning their trust

The impulse has passed
Everything is fine
Things are good now
I feel on Cloud Nine

Nobody