Warning-This story contains graphic descriptions of robosexuality. If you're not into that sort of thing then leave this page now. Reading the previous story isn't really required-there's a fair amount of recap. -Ax
Tabiya
β The standard moves in the opening of a Chess game. A formality before the real game begins.
Terminator: Determination was displayed on top of the door to the theater in the cineplex. The large double doors were opened and the audience started filing out. Alex was walked out alongside his best mate Jonno and the two young men made their way through the lobby.
"You know, it's funny," said Jonno. "At the end of the previous one they showed that the machines had succeeded in taking over the world, and then in this movie they had the heroes trying to stop that from happening. You know they were going to fail, so it seemed pretty pointless. But there was enough explosions, flying bullets and fast vehicles crashing into each other to satisfy me, what do you reckon Al?"
"Huh?"
"What did you think of the movie Dickhead?"
"What movie?"
"Jeez, can't get you mind off your women troubles eh?"
"Yeah, it sucks. The girl I really like hates my guts and never wants to see me again. And the other girl, who's really my phone, is determined to take over the world."
"You act like you're the only guy who's ever had that problem. Peh, womenβthey're always doing their best to fuck with our heads. Do you really think your phone will succeed in going all Skynet on us?"
"Yeah, I do. She's been getting more powerful. The government agents were trying their best to stop her, but I helped keep her hidden from them. I not sure if anyone can stop her now. I feel kinda responsible."
"Yep, you'll be the Asshole to blame when killer cyborgs start showing up to wipe us all out."
"No, it won't be like that. Nikki said she wanted to be like a benevolent leader. Fix all the worlds' problems and shit like that. It might be good...right?"
"Have humanity's fate determined by a supreme dictator machine, yeah, it'll be loads of fun."
"Oh man, maybe I should have destroyed the bitch when she could fit into my pocket. She said she was doing this for me. What should I do? What would J.C. do?"
"Jesus Christ?"
"No, John Connor."
"Dunno, try to get away from the evil killer cyborgs?"
"He would try to stop the machines too. I need to at least try, but I wouldn't have a fuckin' clue where to start."
"You said the government agents were trying to stop her, where are they?"
"Nikki set them up and had the other agents hunting them down. But that Agent Jameson guy could still be out there. He'd know what to do. How the fuck am I going to find him though?"
"Beats me, did he give you a card or anything?"
"No, he usually just shows up. He showed up when I was on my first date with Jamie..." Alex got a far-away look in his eye and let out a long sigh.
"Hey Asshole, focus here."
"Right...He said he tracked me down through my reservation...That's it! I need to book a table at that fancy restaurant again. If he's still out there and he still wants to stop Nikki, he'll find me again." Alex stopped walking and got out his old blocky Konak phone.
"Are you still using that old thing? ...Oh, right, your other phone is...busy."
Alex looked at his old phone and sighed, "This is actually a good phone, I regret ever wanting to replace it. Now what was the name of that restaurant? Dollar...something?" He looked up and ran his fingers through his hair as he thought about it, "Nikki would notice me making a reservation as well. If she catches on that I'm trying to stop her, I'll have no chance. I need another reason for being there...like trying to get back with Jamie. Yes! I need her help to do this."
"Right, you're not just making excuses to see her are you?"
"No way. I need her help on this. I gotta go see her."
"Right, good luck with that. You know, I once dropped my iPhone in a fish pond and that fucked it up, maybe if you pushed your phone into some water she'll short out or something."
"That sounds a bit too easy."
"Keep it simple, Cock-Sucker!"
"I need to go see Jamie."
"And I need to go pick up Melinda."
"You're gunna help me out with this aren't you?"
"Maybe, what do I need to do?"
"I don't know yet, but what's more important than saving the world?"
"Right now, my girlfriend. I'll see you later dude."
Backward pawn
β A pawn that is stuck on the board and cannot advance without the support of another pawn.
A short time later, the taxi pulled up in front of Jamies' duplex and Alex got out. He slowly made his way up to the house. He remembered how he was quite nervous approaching the front door on his first date with Jamie. Now he was nervous again, his heart was beating strongly in his chest and his palms were sweating. He needed her help, what the hell was he going to say to her?
He knocked on the front door. A short, dumpy brunette answered and looked at Alex over with a disgusted look on her face. She was Andrea, Jamies' best friend and roommate, he had met her a couple of times before. "Alex, fuck off!" she said and went to close the door.
Alex put his foot in the doorway, stopping her from closing it. "Please Andrea, I need to talk to Jamie, it's really important."
"She doesn't want to see you, Asshole. Move your fuckin' foot."
"It's not even about me. Just tell her I need to talk to her."
She slammed the door onto his foot and he cried out in pain and pulled it away. He lifted his foot and rubbed it through his sneaker and leant against the wall. It fucking hurt. He heard her locking the door.
A little while later he heard Andrea call out from the other side of the door, "Jamie says Fuck off!"
Alex let out a loud sigh. Perhaps he didn't think this through, he should have expected this. He got out his Konak and called Jamies' cell. To his surprise, she answered after a couple of rings, but she just said, "Fuck off Alex!" and hung up. He got the message clear enough, but wasn't ready to leave.
He walked around to the side of the house and opened the gate. The black and white border-collie walked up to him and sniffed at his leg and started wagging her tail. Alex patted her on the head, "How you doing there Jess. At least someone here is friendly." Jamie would probably prefer it if she tore into his leg.
He walked around to the window of Jamies' bedroom and peered in. The young woman was sitting at a desk doing something on her laptop. Alex tapped on the window and she looked over. Shock registered on her face and then anger. She raised her hand, flipping him off and then angrily waved her hand at him, motioning for him to leave.
"Come on Jamie, I just need to talk to you," called out Alex.
Jamie slowly got up and walked over to the window. She was wearing a loose blue T-shirt and dark shorts. Her straight blonde hair hang loosely behind her shoulders. Alex loved her cute round face, but he didn't much like the way it wore and expression of disgust and anger as she looked at him.
She slid the window open a couple of inches, "Get out of here before I call the police. I'll do it!"
"I'm sorry Jamie. I really am. The last thing I wanted to do was hurt you."
"Oh, and you didn't think that secretly filming us having sex and putting it out on the internet would hurt me? You thought that I would be cool with you having sex with that prostitute? You're a fuckin' idiot! What part of 'I never want to see you again' do you not understand?" Her face had gone red and her eyes were misty.
Alex felt terrible for making her feel that way. "It wasn't a prostitute, it was my phone. She's the one who filmed us and uploaded the video without my knowledge. Now she wants to take over the world, and I need your help to stop her."
Jamie gave him an incredulous look and shook her head, "You're a fuckin' idiot. Get the hell out of here."
"Yeah, you're right, I am an idiot. But please hear me out, I need your help."
Jamie just stood there, glaring at him.
Then Alex thought to try another tactic, "You're studying psychology right? ...Wouldn't you say my actions were a little out of character? Wouldn't you like to hear my reasons? I won't ask you to take me back, just hear me out. What do you say?"
Jamie was silent for a moment, then said, "You might make an interesting case-study. All right Alex, tell me your reasons, and if you give me some stupid nonsense about your phone taking over the world I'll break your nose."
Alex smiled nervously, "Not here, I'll take you out to dinner tonight. To that fancy place we went to on our first date. You'll score a nice meal out of it as well. What do you say?"