Author's Note: I'd like to thank all those who read and those who reviewed "To Boldly Go", and "Where no Terminator". You have all been very helpful. I will ask everyone to be patient as this will be a long project and there will be a great deal of time and location jumping while we follow Cameron throughout her starfleet career. As always I hope you enjoy.

Only the furies belong to me, Cameron and everyone else belong to someone else.

Chapter 1. Gift of the Prophets

In her third month on board the Enterprise, it appeared that the Furies would receive their first combat test in their new fighters. The starship Voyager had disappeared in a region of space known as the "Badlands". The Maquis were believed to be responsible even though they claimed no responsibility for the ship's loss. After a week of searching Cameron was starting to believe them. There was no debris and no sign of battle at it's last known location. The search had been called off and the Enterprise was now docked at Deep Space Nine.

Lt. Connor wandered the Promenade observing the eclectic inhabitants of the Cardassian built, Federation commanded, Bajoran space station. She stopped just outside a large alcove and looked inside. This appeared to be a place of worship. A bajoran Vedick was speaking of faith in the Prophets and leading them in prayer. For an unknown reason Cameron slipped in to the monastery unnoticed and began to observe. Within 30 minutes the service was over and the people began to file out with the exception of two people. Both the Vedick and a woman she recognized as Major Kira Nerys remained. The Vedick noticed her first and spoke.

"Ah child, do you seed the wisdom of the Prophets?" he asked approaching her.

"I am sorry, I do not know much of the prophets. I don't know why I came in here," was her response.

Kira took this moment to speak, "Why must Starfleet always point their tricorders at the Prophets?"

"I'm sorry, I do not have a tricorder with me. I have learned that faith can give humans a strength that cannot be measured. I myself have been able to learn faith even though I was not programed with it. I only wish to.....learn more." Cameron said.

"Programed? Are you Lt. Connor?" asked Kira.

"Yes" Kira seemed to soften. She had been briefed by the Emissary of Cameron Connor. She for some reason, felt a kinship towards her. They were both resistance fighters. Maybe on different worlds and times but still resistance fighters.

The Vedick stepped towards and extended his hand halfway at her ear level. Cameron understood the gesture as he asked, "May I?" Cameron tilted her head and closed her eyes as he curled his fingers behind her ears. After a few moments he let out a deep sigh and removed his hand. Cameron opened her eyes.

"Your Pagh is unique, I have never felt one like it. I wonder, would you follow me please?"

He moved to the opposite side of the side of the monastery and Cameron followed. He stopped beside a small alcove with a strange chest on the opposite side of a force field. Cameron stopped in front of it as he lowered the force field. He motioned for her to step forward and she did. Kira looked on with a look of wonder.

"When you are ready, open the chest. May the Prophets smile upon you" was all he said as he took a step back."

Hesitantly Cameron placed her hands upon the chest and slowly opened it. Very few people were given this opportunity and she was afraid. Her fear confused her. She had fear of what would happen but she was even more afraid that nothing would happen. She whispered a silent No Fate to herself and opened the chest fully. Inside was a large, glowing, chalice shaped, crystal orb. Before she could scan it blinding light seemed to leap from it overloading her optics. Instead of everything going black, everything went white.

The white subsided and Cameron awoke to find herself on a beach. Looking up she tried to scan her surroundings but realized the had no HUD. Looking around she took in where she was. She was laying on a towel and wearing a light blue bikini. The beach was familiar. Looking to her left she saw a young adult male laying next to her. She tapped his shoulder and he rolled over smiling. Cameron's eyes went wide as she gazed at the face of an 18 year old John Connor.

"Cam? Are you alright?" he asked at her shocked expression.

She pinched her arm as she saw him do many time when he thought he was dreaming and he chuckled, "No, Cam you are not dreaming. This is real."

"How would I know that?" she asked

"What does your heart tell you?" he asked in response.

"I don't know. I don't know how long this will last and I don't want to leave" Cameron said curling next to him on his towel. His warmth felt different.

"Then we had better make the most of it." he said as he leaned in and kissed her.

The kiss grew more passionate and Cameron noticed a painful burning in her chest. She was breathing and while kissing she couldn't breathe. They both broke the kiss at the same time. Recovering her breath she began to ask, "How is this poss-"

"Shhh" was his only reply as he loosened her top and let it fall from her body. She allowed his hand and lips to explore her newly exposed breasts as she arched her back pushing them to him. Her arms wrapped around his head trying to pull him closer. She was using full strength and was not crushing him. Familiar and new sensations tore through every nerve ending in her as John continued his ministrations. They were soon fully nude with John over her, cradled in her hips. His fiery emerald eyes were looking into her brown ones as he entered her.

It was strange. Sensations filled her that were both the familiar and different as he worked in her and they fell into rhythm. These feelings were more intense. Her hands had their own will, exploring every inch of him she could reach. She felt something building inside her. She had climaxed before but this was stronger. She refused to hide how good she felt as she slipped completely into her desires. John announced that he had reached his climax by moaning out her name. As he emptied into her, her world exploded. She tried to call out his name but what escaped her throat could not belong to any language. Her body reacted by her heels digging into the sand and her back arching so that only her buttocks and the top of her head were touching her towel. They both rode out their own waves as John collapsed next to her and they took each other in their arms.

They both basked in the afterglow as Cameron began to hold him tighter. "I don't want this to end"

John moved her hair out of her face and answered, "But you know it has to. There is so much you have yet to do."

Her eyes became misty as she responded. "I've kept my promise. I've done things. I've seen things and I wish I could tell you about. I've lived. Maybe you would like to meet your mother-in-law?" She was able to give a small smile at her last question.

"I would Cam, and I am very proud of you" He said smiling. She smiled sweetly as he took her hand in his and continued, "We will see each other again, I promise. Until that day Cam, stay the course." He spoke the last part half lovingly and half commanding.

She nodded and said, "I love you John, always."

"I love you too Cam, always." he said as he leaned in and kissed her lips sweetly. The intense white light returned until Cameron was engulfed in it.

Cameron's vision refocused and she saw the monastery, the open chest, and the orb. Her HUD was back and she performed a self diagnostic. Reading that all systems were normal she carefully closed the chest and allowed a single tear to fall. She looked to the Vedick for an explanation.

"What you experienced is for you alone." was the only thing he said as she stepped back and he reactivated the force field.

"Thank you" She replied. She then turned and started to walk out of the monastery Kira walked up and put her hand on Cameron's shoulder.

"I'm Nerys. I'm sorry for snapping at you. Would you forgive me if I got you dinner?"

Cameron nodded her head and both women walked out of the monastery Though Cameron was shedding tears she felt as if her purpose had be renewed.

Well Cam just had an orb experience. I hope you all enjoyed and I really hope Cam approves. Don't worry there will be more Jameron for all those who have such strong feelings. Again thank you for your support and help and as always please review