Chapter 137
Bunkers
Cameron already started to plan the future for Allison's baby. She even considered asking Allison to give it to her as her own. She did not think Allison would want to give it up without some kind of a fight. She did not want to hurt Allison if it could be avoided. It was still early and there were months to make changes. Cameron would suggest them a few at a time to see how they went over.
If Cameron decided she could provide for the baby better than Allison could, then there was no choice. She would take the baby away from Allison. No one could stop her if she did. When Judgment Day came, Cameron would make that determination. Since her appearance and Allison's was the 'same'. The child should not be too badly traumatized. Until then, she wanted to make sure there would be plenty of resources available for any small or young children after Judgment Day.
Later on, Cameron met with John Henry. She'd previously assigned him a special task.
"How is the work progressing on the bunkers?" Cameron asked.
This was a project that John Henry started work on awhile back.
"We have a six more bunkers nearly finished." John Henry said. "This is in addition to the ten that I already established."
That seemed insufficient now to Cameron. Allison would not be the only one with a baby in the future. She needed to think about the other children as well.
"Increase it to a dozen over a wider location area." Cameron said. "No, double it, make it twenty four."
"I will." John Henry said.
Cameron wanted things to run as smoothly as possible after Judgment Day.
"I want extra long term storage food that is specifically for infants and babies stocked in all of the locations. I also want plenty of diapers as well as educational supplies." Cameron said.
"I will." John Henry said.
Cameron decided to throw a bombshell out to see what John Henry would say.
"I want my offspring protected." Cameron said.
John Henry tilted his head slightly. It seemed that Cameron was confused. He wanted to clear things up.
"Your offspring?" John Henry asked.
Cameron glared at him.
"MY Offspring. MY Children. MY Babies." Cameron said forcefully.
John Henry said nothing further. He was sure Cameron would become obsessed with Allison's baby. It was the one thing Cameron could not do. She could not produce offspring. Maybe she could if she built them.
He wondered at what point Cameron would take the baby away from Allison and then what would happen to Allison…. He did not think Allison would give the child up willingly.
It was inevitable Cameron would do this. John Henry knew this as he looked at Cameron.
Cameron just looked back at him, she knew he - knew. Cameron stood there waiting to be challenged. She was not about to back down from anyone. She feared no one.
John Henry looked away without saying anything. There was nothing to say. Cameron was going to do whatever she wanted, one way or another. It was the way she did things.
Cameron stood there a little longer as she waited for a challenge. She was very aware that people often did not like way she did things.
She smiled and turned to walk away.
Cameron needed to take down another individual target. She'd taken one down with Riley previously. Both Jesse and Riley asked to go with her on any 'side missions' like the one she was about to engage in. She made other plans for Riley and Jesse for later on tonight. She did not want to risk them being injured before their 'mission' tonight.
Allison still wanted to be a part of the operations. She did not want her pregnancy to hinder her ability to contribute. She did not think she would be affected for the first five months anyway. Cameron overrode her because she wanted the baby protected.
Cameron slipped out of the base unnoticed as she usually did. She disagreed with John's desire to conduct the next mission without her. That is why she would conduct this one without him or anyone else. It was what she did most of the time anyway.
She would go to location the future Gray worked. It was chemical company. She wanted to put a damper on what he worked on as well.
There was a security entrance for vehicles where someone needed to check in with a guard. There was also a front door entrance where a similar process was involved. She decided to avoid both of those.
Her initial plan was to jump the fence in the back. That would take some effort to avoid the security cameras. A target of opportunity presented itself. There was a uniform delivery truck that she passed. She slowed and moved along side of it so they would be stuck at the next signal together. The driver drove with the sliding doors open on both sides. That was good for her. He looked at a clipboard as they waited at the signal. She zoomed in and he was headed to the chemical company two stops from now.
She pulled ahead when the light turned green and went to his next stop to wait. She was able to slip in the back of his delivery van. They entered the chemical company on the next stop without incident. She slipped out of the back of the van before the driver was able to reach the back.
She'd taken a set of white overalls, a long lab coat, a white head covering and a face mask. She did not know what would be best once she was inside. She saw she could get by with the lab coat and face mask.
It was a short walk to the research lab. She'd looked at a blueprint of the building before she left the base.
There was a small window in the door. She looked inside and spotted her target. He was alone. She entered the lab and turned the lock on the door behind her. She did not need any surprise guests.
Her first impulse was to snap the man's neck. Instead she moved up behind him and 'choked' him out. She let his body drop to the floor. She quickly found the chemicals she wanted and proceeded to mix several of them together.
A warning appeared on her HUD. There were now toxic fumes coming from the mixture. The chemicals would ignite soon and create further toxic fumes. She picked up the man and held him up so he breathed in the fumes. She could see the skin on his face start to whither some. His body jerked twice and there was no longer a heartbeat or any breathing. He was dead. She disabled the fire suppression system.
Cameron turned on a 'Bunsen burner' near the door and exited the lab. She set the door to lock behind her. There should be an explosion and chemical fire in the next minute when the fumes reached the flame.
She headed for the front entrance.
There was an explosion in the distance and the fire alarm went off. She left the lab coat on and exited out the front of the building with a group of others dressed like that.
The man was dead and his research was 'tainted'.
She took off the lab coat and dumped it in a trash can. She walked three miles back to her SUV and was back at the base shortly thereafter.
It did not appear anyone knew she was even gone.
There was evidence of new Skynet activity. John wanted to lead the group as the leader. He thought it would be better if Cameron worked on another assignment. It seemed she always became the one in charge. If he was supposed to be the leader, he wanted to be the leader and not have Cameron 'take over'.
Cameron disagreed with him but decided to work on another project if John kept his operation limited to a recon.
She left to get Gail and Holly ready for advanced 'infiltration training'.
She'd identified a new function that 'female Metal' would excel in. It would better them as infiltration units once it was put into practice…. It should be beneficial to all of them. As they gained experience and interacted with the girls, they would become better weapons. The interaction should help them lose some of their 'stiffness'.
It was time for John to lead his mission.
John, Vanna and Bob were together on one team. Derek, Kyle and Jim were on the other team.
John wanted to go over the rules of engagement with his 'troops'. He needed to act on Cameron's request if she was not going to be involved.
"This mission is recon and intel gathering only." John said. "I don't want things to go hot."
Kyle saw it differently. He raised what he felt was a legitimate point.
"Why don't we just hit them now and finish them?" Kyle asked.
John knew things could go hot at any time. Cameron wanted him to make sure of his targets and the enemies strength before they attacked. She did not want him to unknowingly attack a much larger force and be wiped out.
"It may come to that." John said. "I promised Cameron we would not engage until we gathered more intel."
Bob thought the team could use some additional assistance. He knew one way to obtain it.
"Are we going to attempt to capture some more Terminators?" Bob asked.
John wanted that too if the situation arose. John Henry modified some Tasers for them. They would be very effective against Metal.
"You all have the new high powered Taser." John said. "If the opportunity presents itself we will see. That is not our objective tonight. We want to try to avoid contact or an engagement."
Derek understood the importance of having good intel before an operation started.
"Roger that." Derek said.
John was satisfied everyone was on the same page. John Henry would do his part to keep them there.
"John Henry will provide us with any updates we need and help coordinate our actions." John said. "Let's move out."
Bob was concerned that if this went beyond a simple recon they were understaffed with not enough Metal. He was sure the more Metal they could bring along, the better the outcome would be if they ended up in a fight. If for no other reason because of the amount damage each Terminator could sustain and still function. He knew Cameron wanted him to always watch over John. She told him that he could do a better tactical job, while she did the strategic planning and care. She would plan and do things the way she determined they should be. Cameron said she needed to protect the future as well as John.
He reflected on what was said.
"Which is more important?" Bob asked her.
"The future…." Cameron said.
Cameron rounded up Gail and Holly and was about to instruct them on their advanced infiltration training. She knew this was outside their programming and experience.
"Are you two ready?" Cameron asked.
"Yes." Gail said.
"We have all our 'gear'." Holly responded.
"Good, I want everything to go smoothly." Cameron said.
Cameron made some last minute adjustments.
"This new 'footwear' is harder to move around in." Gail said. "I do not like it."
"You will adapt." Cameron said.
"How do I stop this material from wrinkling?" Holly asked.
"You can prevent it by being more careful." Cameron said.
"I am confused as to the purpose of this attire and this mission." Gail said.
"It is so you look HOT, love." Jesse said as she walked up. "I love the new hair color."
"They will be Tight and Hot." Cameron added. "Think of it as an extreme infiltration mission."
"What is our objective?" Holly asked.
"It is to have fun and a good time." Cameron said.
"We don't know how to 'have fun and a good time'." Gail said. "We are Terminators. We are machines."
Riley arrived. "You mean Hot and Tight machines. Don't worry; when Cameron is around, there is never a dull moment."
"Relax, love. I am here to 'help' you." Jesse said as she took Gail's arm. "I will teach you everything you want to 'learn'. Even if you don't know you want to learn it yet. You will."
Gail looked at Jesse and wondered exactly what she meant. It seemed very suggestive and opened ended.
"I am here to help you." Riley said as she took Holly's arm. "Your new hair color looks great."
Having to change her hair color displeased Holly.
"I liked how it was before." Holly said. "Cameron made us change the color."
Cameron looked at Gail and Holly. It made her smile. They really looked great.
"When things start to happen, I need you two to watch and learn. In the future you will be able to deliver a limited and non fatal response to 'events'." Cameron said.
Gail and Holly exchanged glances.
Jesse pulled Riley out of the room.
"Did you notice how she said 'when', not 'if'?" Jesse asked.
"It is inevitable. The five of us are pretty striking I would say." Riley said.
Jesse looked at Riley. She needed to let Riley know what she wanted. She didn't want any problems or interference.
"Riley, if it happens…, I want to be with Gail if she wants to 'explore'." Jesse said.
"That's fine with me. How often do we get the chance to help someone learn or discover their sexuality for the first time? Holly is just as Hot." Riley said.
Jesse leaned over and kissed Riley.
"And if nothing happens, we still have each other." Jesse said.
"I have to say I am looking forward to whatever 'happens' tonight." Riley said.
Jesse thought of the implications.
"But is the world?" Jesse asked.
Both girls laughed.
Riley turned up the volume on her player as a song she liked played.
'Girls Just Want To Have Fun' by 'Cyndi Lauper', filled the air.
Feeling Emotional
I know the feeling
To love another
To want them
My heart beating wild
My hands shaking
The fear of them knowing
The fear of them not knowing
The shame of my heart loving
The joy of my heart loving
The want to touch them
The need for their touch
The thirst for sharing
The warm embrace
The stolen kiss
The long deep kiss
The hungry kiss
Hearts beating together
Breast to breast
The freedom of completion
The fear of reality
How can it last
Where does it go
What is real
What is make believe
Will they ever love me
Why does love hurt
Why does life hurt
Rejection is death
Death is freedom
Freedom is nothing
Nothing is me
Can they ever really love me
Will they still love me tomorrow
Nobody