I do not own T1,T2,T3 or any of its characters. Any new characters belong to me though. This takes place right where the movie left off. I hope to have more posted in a couple of days. This is written in script format, sorry if it's hard to read, it's just how I write!! Thanks again, and reviews are welcomed and appreciated!!!!

Rise of Mankind

John looked over his shoulder to the control panel in front of him. He stole a glance at Kate as he listened to the terrified voice on the radio. He walked over to the radio and flipped the switch as he heard the man asking if anyone was there. He stated his name and waited for the man to respond. "Connor, who's in charge?"

That simple question made his heart start pounding that it echoed in his head. As he took a deep breath and closed his eyes, he accepted his mission, his life, his future, as well as the rest of the world. "I am."

He looked up at Kate again as she stood next to him and took his calloused fingers within her own. They waited for the man's reply but never heard it. The frantic radio channels had turned to nothing more than deafening static. As Kate stared at the radio praying to hear anything, tears spilled from her eyes.

John saw the tears and then felt his own eyes become wet with unshed tears. He wrapped his arms around her and they held each other close. Sobs racked their bodies as the ground shook beneath them. If they listened closely they could hear faint explosions in the distance. To be honest, it hardly sounded like anything different than fireworks, but the rumble and shaking around them told them otherwise. As timed passed the heartfelt cries turned to mere hiccups. They held each other for what seemed like hours, but was only mere minutes.

John looked down at Kate who had her arms wrapped tightly around his waist. She had lost so much in such a short time. For years he had been used to this existence. No job, no credit cards, no permanent residence. He was used to taking care of himself and being by himself. Kate's life on the other hand was completely different. In one day she had lost her father, fiancée, her clinic, her entire way of living. It was his job to take care of her now though. Then he thought about the rest of the world, three billion people gone within a few short minutes. The thought made him shiver causing Kate to look up at him.

K-What are we going to do John?

J-I don't know.

He scratched the back of his head as he looked around the room trying to see of there was anything useful.

J-We should probably look around and see if there are any supplies that we can use.

She nodded her head and took his hand as he helped her up. She followed him through the hallways of the base and was happy when they found a room that was a makeshift kitchen.

J-With as old as this place is, I wonder if there's any good food in here.

She quickly began to open cupboards and cabinet doors and found tons of canned food. As she skimmed through the cans she was amazed to find fresh food that wasn't thirty years old. John opened more cabinets and found boxes of crackers, powdered milk, rice and other dry goods.

J-I can't believe this place. There's so much food down here.

K-Hey John, come over here. I found first aid supplies. Maybe we should get cleaned up first before we ransack this place.

J-Sounds like a plan to me. That's a real nasty cut you have there.

He gently caressed her skin as he traced the outline of the gash on her forehead. He quickly looked away and dropped his hand when their eyes locked. He looked down at the medical kit in her hands and opened it up trying to find some gauze and antiseptic. He took a seat on the ground as she plopped down next to him. After checking the dates on the medicine and finding that too was still good, he went to work cleaning her cuts and scrapes. She winced when she felt the sting of the cold liquid on her forehead but quickly bit her lips trying to remember that a second in command didn't wine of pathetic scrapes and bruises.

John couldn't help but smile from the determination on her face and had to chuckle when she yelled out loud as he cleaned the scrapes on the back of her shoulder.

K- It's not funny. Just remember, you're next. Besides you're a lot more banged up than I am.

J-Ok, Ok, I'm sorry. I think that should just about do it.

She pressed the bandage on her forehead to make sure that it was secure and then reached for the peroxide bottle.

K-Turn around, its payback time.

Again he let out a soft chuckle as he felt her cold finger tips clean the wounds on his back. He sat there quietly thinking about the future. It had all been for nothing. After all, it was inevitable. All those years ago did nothing but postpone the future. To think all along that Kate's father would be the one to bring about the end. As his mind wondered further, he felt Kate shake his shoulder trying to get his attention.

K-John, I'm all done.

J-Sorry, I was just thinking.

K-About?

J-I don't know, nothing really.

He looked down at the field dressing on his right arm and flexed his muscle. She saw the look of surprise on his face and couldn't help but smile.

J-I'm impressed. It's a good dressing.

K-it's not my first. I am a vet after all. Or at least I was one.

J- It's good to know we'll at least have some medicine background on our side, even if you're specialty is dogs.

The small smile disappeared from her face as she started to pack up the kit. He grabbed her hand as she was about to stand and was taken by surprise.

J-Kate, we're going to be all right. You'll be all right. I promise you that.

K-I know. It might sound weird or cliché even but I believe you. After all, you are our fearless leader.

She gave him a small smile and left to return the kit back to the pantry. Even though they had only been reacquainted for such a short time, he had to admit that he felt a strong bond with her. Fate. It was an amazing thing. He still couldn't believe that she was going to be his wife one day. The more he thought of it, the more confusing the past present and future seemed to be. He stood slowly trying to keep as much weight off of his bad ankle and continued to look around the place. He came upon a separate room and opened the doors. Happiness and relief flooded him as his eyes fixed onto what was in front of him. He walked closer to the wall and picked up the heavy piece of steel. He glanced at the full line of artillery that lay beside him and then noticed the picture frame that sat on the desk in the center of the room. He put the gun down and picked up the frame. He turned around as heard the foot steps walk in behind him.

K-Oh my god, I don't think I've ever seen this many weapons in one room before. Especially knowing that my father has been in the military for most of his life.

She skimmed over the arsenal filled with weapons, gas masks and biohazard suits. She reached for several maps and quickly looked over them.

K-John, these maps show different government bases. They're all under ground. There must be at least two hundred fallout shelters right here in the states, let alone across the rest of the world.

She glanced over at John who still held the picture frame in his hand.

K-John? Are you listening to me? John, what are you looking at?

As he turned to face her, the smile left her face as she saw the photograph. It had been taken several years ago and she remembered that moment as if it had happened yesterday. A single tear spilled down her cheek as she took the frame from him and looked closer at it. It was the day of her high school graduation. She was dressed in her cap and gown holding a bouquet of flowers that her father had just given her. In the photo, her father was hugging her tightly bearing a huge grin of happiness and pride for his only daughter.

J-Kate, you're father is the person that set this place up for us. He knew this was going to happen. He might not have known to what extent, but he had this place ready for you because he was afraid of putting Skynet online.

K-How could he have known?

J-I'm not sure, but this explains why he sent us here. He knew there was no way to stop it, so that's why there's plenty of food, medicine and weapons.

K- All of this had to take so long for him to prepare. I can't believe that he knew. How could you know something of this importance and not say anything?

She looked over at John who was fiddling between different papers that were in the drawer. As he reached for one of the drawers, he found it to be locked.

J-It's locked. Kate, can you hand me my bag behind you?

She looked down towards her feet and grabbed the duffle bag setting it on the desk in front of him. As she stood behind him, she wondered what he was planning on doing.

K-How are you going to open it?

J-Like this.

He grabbed a crowbar from his bag and slammed it against the edge of the drawer. As he yanked hard on the piece of steel, the lock on the drawer popped open sending all of the contents to the floor. She quickly reached for the large manila envelope that lay on the ground.

J-Kate, what is it?

K-I don't know but it's addressed to me.