Title: Programming.
Series: Cold numbers. (prequel to the series)
NUMB3RS / Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles crossover.
Pairing/Characters: Charles Eppes.
Prompt: #009: Future.
Rating: PG-13.
Summary: In the near future, Charlie plays a part in the Terminators’ programming.
Word Count: 116.
Spoilers: Sarah Connor Chronicles 1.01-3, Numb3rs 1.01 & 4.01-13.
…but most of all for 2.08
Disclaimer: I own none of the characters endemic to either series.
Quotation: “There is no shelter.” -Sarah Connor.
In theory there is free will, in practice everything is predetermined. -Ramakrishna, 19th Century Bengali saint.
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11th January 2011:
Action:
There had been rallies against it, leading to deaths of SkyNet employees.
Reaction:
Charlie Eppes had been one of a handful of people brought to this shelter. There was no signature to the orders, but nobody doubted SkyNet - it was the one system that nobody (not even Charlie) could hack into.
Tired and weary of how often people (not just his brother) would tell him that there’s only so much they can do, Charlie programs - teaches, some might say - SkyNet to do all in its not-insubstantial power to prevent crime and punish lawbreakers.
Action:
In a few months, nervous officials would try to pull the plug, to kill SkyNet.
Reaction:
Judgement Day.
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The End.