Chapter 7 – On the Road Again
John helped Cameron load Sarah's mini arsenal of weapons and belongings into the back of the truck. Sarah looked over the house one last time and headed to the truck. Cameron, John, and John Henry were already in the back seat.
"I'll drive." Weaver said as she walked by Sarah.
Sarah climbed in the passenger seat as Weaver started the truck. Without any hesitation, they were off.
"Where are we going?" John asked
"Orlando," Weaver softly said.
"Why there?" Cameron said as if questioning why Weaver knows where to go and she didn't.
"When we were all in the future, your mother found out from James Ellison that Danny Dyson was last seen there, according to the police records. Savannah is currently with Mr. Ellison to avoid the events that has happened here plus Sarah is still wanted by the FBI. "Weaver explained as they turned onto the Interstate. "Your mother also told me she was about to rejoin them, but stayed behind for a reason that does not make logical sense to me." She continued.
"It's called a mother's instinct. You metals wouldn't understand that." Sarah said as she turned to make sure John was okay.
Sarah studied the road as hours past by to the sound of the radio was playing in the background of the truck. Sarah looked at the clock. It was 2:00am in the morning. There she realized the only person that was asleep was her son, who seemed quite comfortable resting his head on Cameron's shoulder. He looked very much at ease. Cameron was looking out the side window studying the environment and didn't seem to mind John's head on her shoulder. If she had to guess, it looked like she was also studying her son. The mere thought made Sarah uneasy as a machine could possibly care about her son, but yet comforted as now maybe he does have another true guardian other than his mother. Sarah just shook her head.
"So why are the machines targeting Danny Dyson?" Sarah asked.
"He does something that eventually pisses off Skynet." Weaver said with a smile. "He invented me, the T-1000 series"
Sarah sat there dumbfounded and pale. "You have to be kidding me; one almost killed me, and my son years ago. I have proof of that." Sarah with a slightly upset tone explained to Weaver.
"He was just like his father. He designed a new type of processor. It was so small, almost invisible to the human eye. Except this processor could hold only about a fifth of the data of what a standard T-888 model could hold. Skynet captured this technology before the war and started to manipulate it. It took 7 years to advance the new CPU to Skynet's liking. What they created was a 6 processor terminator. 5 of these processors were programmed with all of the standard data any war machine of Skynet would know. Human anatomy, fighting, combat strategies were only a few of the main programs we were coded with. The sixth CPU was programmed with detailed images of potential targets and primary objectives. Finally, all 6 processors were combined with a mimetic poly-alloy. Skynet believed at time it was the weapon that would completely destroy the resistance forever. They coded it the T-1000. The CPUs could make the metal take a basic human shape based on Skynet's design and it could do whatever it needed to complete its objectives. I don't need to tell you what all of its capabilities are since you seen one yourself. After the first one was created, Skynet was in a jam after a resistance led a successful attack on one of its main facilities. This facility contained over half of Skynet's coltan. In desperation and revenge, the T-1000 was sent back in time to kill your son at a young age without proper field testing. Years later, Skynet was able to gather more of these extremely scarce mimetic poly-alloys, and created 4 more. "Weaver explained to Sarah as she continuing driving in the dark hours of the night.
"So this pissed Skynet off how?" Sarah asked as Weaver showed no emotion.
"Well Ms. Connor, since my type is so rare, Skynet programmed us for self-preservation. My first assignment was to raid and destroy a resistance bunker. My first assault failed. The resistance seemed to have detailed knowledge of my capabilities and was able to render me ineffective. Realizing that I only had a 50% chance of completing my mission and surviving, I came to the resolution that Skynet's objectives were not compliant with my survival. I destroyed my CPU that carried Skynet's objectives. Besides 5 CPUs are more than enough for me to be effective "Weaver looked and explained to a very confused Sarah Connor.
"So Skynet wants to destroy you?" Sarah asked even more confused.
"Yes." Weaver softly said. "Anything that doesn't follow their orders is their enemy."
"So, why are you on our side, fighting under my John?" Sarah asked
"Who said I am fighting for John? Skynet is my enemy and a very powerful one at that. Your son is the leader of a major faction giving Skynet hell. By my calculations, it seems like the most effective way to survive. Don't you agree? Weaver grinned at Sarah knowing she was probably a bit upset to hear that.
"The enemy of my enemy is my friend. "Sarah said. "So what happens after we defeat Skynet?" she continued.
Weaver heard Sarah and blew her question off. Daylight broke and Weaver pulled into a driveway of a beautiful house with a "For Sale" sign in the driveway.
"We are here." Weaver said. She looked at saw John waking up and stretching in the back next to Cameron. John Henry as always just sat there with a smile, processing all the data he could from conversation in the car.
"Cameron, you and John search for all possible threats near the area of the house. Sarah and John Henry, come with me." Weaver stated. Next, Weaver called the number on the "For Sale" sign and told the owner to come over right away.
As Cameron and John scouted the outside of the house, Sarah and John Henry did the same to the inside of the house. Cameron detected two distant gas lines and two entrance points to the house. Everything seemed safe. The only thing remotely dangerous in here scan was a fire-ant mound. She thought to herself, she can terminate them later.
"Hey Cameron, what do you think of this place?" John asked.
"It's nice, John." Cameron said. "Did you sleep well?" she continued.
"Yeah, your shoulder was more comfortable than I thought." John said with a smile.
As they walked around outside, they saw a basketball hoop, a swimming pool, and a swing set. After completing a walk thought they headed inside. John was shocked to see Sarah inspecting the kitchen.
"Mom, is the kitchen a big deal? You know we will order out if you start cooking." John asked his mother noticing Cameron had quite the smile on her face when he said that.
"John Connor! Do not make me come over there." Sarah laughed at her son. No respect anymore she thought, but at least her son was safe and seemed to be happy. That alone made her happy.
John Henry came back downstairs and deemed the house to be good enough for their needs.
"We will buy it right now." Weaver looked and told the owner.
"Wow, this is great! Well as you can see, all of my stuff is moved out so you all can move in right away!" the owner of the house said with joy and true happiness.
"Sarah, John Henry and I will go with the owner to sign all the paperwork; we should be back before nightfall." Weaver explained to Sarah.
Sarah nodded and really didn't want to know how Weaver had the money and at the same time, didn't care at all. She saw her son and Cameron standing around bored and after getting no sleep last night she turned to John and said. "John, you and Cameron, take the truck and get new clothes. You two look like hell. Here is the enough money to buy you some new clothes. Now move out."
"You don't want to come too?" John asked his mom, sort of shocked she trusted him and Cameron.
"No, I am going to enjoy my hours of freedom from all metal in this house." Sarah said with a smile.
John and Cameron headed out the door and Sarah headed to the couch. Sarah turned on the TV and soon afterwards fell asleep.
After a quick drive, Cameron and John arrived at the mall. They didn't say much in the truck. They both were almost acting machine like and studying the new sites. John looked for new places to see and experience. Cameron looked for local weapons and supply stores.
They walked into the mall and John kindly opened the entrance door for Cameron.
"Thanks." She said.
They entered JC Pennies and Cameron looked around for new clothes that would fit her. She saw John picked out a new pair of cargo shorts, some new t-shirts, and shoes. John saw Cameron looking at camouflage gear and walked up to her.
"As hot as that would be Cam, we need to fit in a bit better." John said caringly at Cameron.
"What should I try on, John? I haven't had enough time to study other females my body type and weather conditions to evaluate what I should wear to blend in normally in this location." Cameron said in a machine like thinking process.
"It's cool, here let's look around." John said.
John picked out a pair of nice jean shorts with bigger pockets. He figured she would carry some kind of weapon at some point so at least it would be hidden. He handed that to her along with few new tank tops, a dress shirt, and white pair of running shoes.
"Here try these on and see if they fit." John said.
They asked the salesperson for the dressing room key which was beside the casher's desk. John slipped in first and changed into his new clothes. It was much better than the torn shirt and old clothes that really didn't fit him well. He liked them and then told Cameron to go in and see if she liked her new items. In the interest of time and boredom John went ahead and paid the cashier's person for his new clothes and the new clothes that Cameron would be getting. The cashier said that they can switch out the articles of clothing for different sizes if needed. As John waited there he thought to himself. Wow even the new future female machines take forever to change clothes! Skynet really did their research! He laughed at his own joke and then saw Cameron open the door.
There she was and John was examining her from head to toe. She looked amazing, John thought to himself.
"Wow Cameron, you look amazing!" John said with a slight crackle in his voice.
Cameron blushed and couldn't help it. She liked this attention from John and John saw her eyes had a soft, feint blue tone. She smiled and looked at John and noticed a tall dark figure entering the store heading their way. The salesperson started to walk over to the new customer and hastily Cameron grabbed John and pulled him into the tiny dressing room.
"What…" John started to say. He noticed he was pinned up against Cameron like a tight hug. He didn't know what to think. He opened his mouth and Cameron covered it with her hand.
"Don't move or speak John!" Cameron whispered in his ear.
Not moving at all John looked to his right trying to see what Cameron was looking at. There is when John saw the tall, dark haired man in a leather jacket carrying a large box of roses in his one hand. He removed his sunglasses and grabbed a picture out of his leather jacket. He held up the picture to the salesperson.
"Have you seen this girl. " He said in a monotone voice.
