Chapter 214

Fresh Meat

John and his team returned back to the base. John Henry informed Cameron the captured Terminator was in the lab and that she was severely damaged.

Cameron wanted to check her out to see what was necessary to fix her or if she would become spare parts and projectiles.

She entered the lab. Right away she spotted the beautiful Asian features on the face of the new Terminator. She then moved around her to the other side and saw the damage. It was horrendous.

Cameron removed the sheet and saw the damage to the arm and torso, it was extensive. The right breast was gone and most of the left one. Bloody tissue and metal seemed all mixed together. Cameron scanned the chassis and it seemed intact and undamaged. She continued the inspection a little lower and was pleased to see everything 'down there' was still intact and undamaged.

She seriously considered using Allison's DNA to make a duplicate chassis of herself and put Isabel's chip in it. It would be to literally make two of herself. She knew that would cause a problem down the line bigger than the one with just her in Isabel's current chassis.

Cameron thought it would be easier for John to share both of them that way. They would both be 'her'. They would both be his wife. She was her program and there were 'two' of her now, even if the sheath was different. John was very disrespectful of her program.

Vanna entered the lab. She saw Cameron look over the new acquisition.

"She is a real mess, Cameron." Vanna said. "It will take a long time to repair the damage."

Cameron knew what she wanted to do. John would need to learn to adapt and understand her better.

"With the amount of recovery needed, I would like to Resequence her sheath as well." Cameron said. "I want to use Allison's DNA."

Vanna saw that as a potential mistake. Two of 'Cameron' with both of them being identical sounded like the recipe for disaster.

"Are you sure that is a wise long term choice?" Vanna asked. "What if we used Jesse's DNA or mine? That may be a better long term choice."

Cameron felt this was necessary for John to stop disrespecting her program. It seemed to her that John felt 'Isabel's appearance' did not please him since he would not touch her.

"I want another copy of myself." Cameron said. "I will place Isabel's chip in it and replace Isabel with Cameron II at the Young residence. It will be easier for John to accept my duplicate self if she looks like me. As Isabel, he does not want me."

Vanna wanted to keep Cameron from making an identical clone of herself. She thought of a few ways to delay that process.

"Then we should Resequence Isabel with Allison's DNA and use Jesse's DNA or mine on this one." Vanna said.

Cameron looked over the pulped torso of the captured female Terminator.

"I'll think about it." Cameron said. "Start the repairs. I will have Gail assist you along with Mr. Murch's team. Get this 'mess' back into operational condition."

Vanna watched Cameron go. She went over to the new Terminator and closed her legs back up as she covered her over. She'd already checked what Cameron did down there too. Everything was there an looked functional.

John went over all the information with John Henry.

John Henry was able to track Skyshield back a little way. It was a legitimate company to begin with. Not so much could be said for it now.

"It appears Skyshield was originally a separate entity from Skynet. Apparently Skynet operatives infiltrated it and seemed to be in control." John Henry said. "It would be a safe bet that there is more Metal out there infiltrating similar groups."

That was not good news to John. It meant Skynet could be anywhere and everywhere.

"So Skynet will try to take control one way or another and then make whatever they can control into Skynet itself." John said.

There was more information for John Henry to work with. There was also an issue with Cameron.

"The intel you provided will aid me where to look." John Henry said. "Cameron was very unhappy you did more than a recon."

John figured that was coming. He was surprised that Cameron did not confront him herself about it. Maybe this method was to ease him into it. He still felt his actions were justified.

"We saw we had an opportunity. It was safe for us to act, so we took the shot." John said. "We are not all as reckless as Cameron. If we would have felt endangered we would have retreated and asked you send in the drones."

John knew he took a chance but valuable information was gained with it. He would do the same thing again the same way.

"Cameron is obsessed sometimes." John Henry said. "She was out conducting her own operation."

John only could wonder what that was. Cameron spent a lot of time involved in non Resistance affairs. She was seldom forthcoming with what they were. He hoped it was not the ground work for her to end up as Skynet later on.

"I have no idea what she does alone and I no longer ask." John said. "I don't want to hear her lie. Lying is second nature to her."

John Henry could see John was irritated now. It was understandable.

"Cameron does have a way with leaving out some facts." John Henry said. "You do know she is doing everything to protect you."

It was a statement, more than a question.

"I do." John said. "I know that is what she believes. That is why I don't push it."

John knew Cameron believed a lot of things he did not agree with. She was still driven to do them. John was sure it was all Future John's fault - HIS fault. That was where the conversation always ended up at. It all came back to 'him' - Future John. Just like everything involved with Allison and Vanna did. Cameron always said she was following her directives. He really hoped that he never became THAT Future John.

Holly and Isabel were tethered for hours. Maybe it became more than simple maintenance the longer they searched for a problem together.

"I can find nothing wrong." Holly said. "My program in with your program should prevent you from terminating Young Allison's parents and taking Young Allison into custody."

Holly was sure Isabel or Cameron would at least wait until the baby girl was born before terminating Claire. It would be one more child she could steal.

Isabel still felt some 'shame' for her thoughts.

"It is not what I want to do, Holly." Isabel said. "It was a feeling that came over me. I don't want to hurt these people even if I want to commandeer their offspring."

The implication to do both of those things was already expressed by Cameron before Isabel's creation.

"You, well Cameron, did want to take Young Allison into 'protective custody'." Holly said. "I will inform Cameron to come see you. I will tell her of your wish for your 'alone time' with John."

Isabel was frustrated and restated her long term goal.

"Cameron will know that. We are identical." Isabel said. "I must protect Young Allison for John."

Allison came to check on the progress of the Metal girls. What she heard troubled her on about three different levels. She was glad her mother did not hear it.

"There is just so much 'wrong' with that statement." Allison said as she walked up.

Allison carried Young Allison who'd drifted off to sleep.

Isabel saw nothing wrong with her statement. It was already fact in her future.

"She will be John's mate." Isabel said. "It is inevitable. It is the 'Natural Order'."

Allison was not ready to concede.

"Oh, brother." Allison said. "You actually believe that."

Isabel was not about to back down either.

"As WILL you." Isabel said.

Allison looked defeated.

"I don't think I would ever make a good mother for anyone." Allison said.

Isabel looked into Allison's eyes. She spoke from her 'heart'.

"I will raise your children and tend to them myself if that worries you." Isabel said. "I am better at it than I thought possible. I actually enjoy the challenge."

Allison witnessed some funny things at times.

"It is something to see when a toddler faces down a Terminator." Allison said.

Isabel tried to keep it light.

"Young Allison and YOU can be quite troublesome sometimes." Isabel said.

Allison felt a little insulted.

"I guess some things we never outgrow." Allison said.

Isabel smiled.

"Apparently not." Isabel said.

Jesse was in the commissary. She got a quick bite to eat. She headed to the Command Center since she was close by.

John Henry saw that she was on her way with the security cameras. He wondered if she was looking for John or Gail. It could be Cameron too.

"Hello, John Henry." Jesse said as she entered the Command Center.

John Henry noticed her right breast was about to pop out of her top. He hoped it did so he could see the nipple ring.

"Hello." John Henry said.

She moved her arm and the full breast popped out.

It was what he wanted to see. It was up close and personal. He wondered if she 'wanted' something specific.

"I'm looking for Gail." Jesse said.

John Henry was transfixed on her exposed breast two feet away from him.

"I'm up here." Jesse said.

John Henry looked up at her face.

"I'm sorry. I was distracted." John Henry said.

Jesse smiled.

"It happens." Jesse said. "Do you know where Gail is currently at? I don't want to call her."

Jesse shifted around and moved her right breast back inside her top. When she did the left one popped out. She made a point of centering the captive bead.

John Henry's gaze was transfixed again. He spoke without looking at her face.

"She is in the lab with Vanna right now." John Henry said.

Jesse bent down and looked into his eyes.

"Thanks, love." Jesse said.

She smiled at him and left

John Henry quickly adjusted his pants. He would need to get a larger pair from the supply room next time. This pair was very constrained in the groin area currently.

Jesse smiled and laughed to herself a little when she left the Command Center. She liked toying with John Henry and the other male Terminators. She always kept them off balance. She headed for where Gail was at.

Jesse entered the lab. She wanted to speak with Gail.

"I was looking for you." Jesse said to Gail.

"I'm here." Gail said.

Jesse spotted the covered figure.

"Is that the fresh meat?" Jesse asked. "Is that the new 'sheila'?"

Gail tilted her head slightly. She'd needed to learn Australian slang words to keep up with Jesse.

"Yes." Gail said.

Jesse saw the one side of her face. It was pretty.

"She's beautiful." Jesse said.

Gail and Vanna exchanged quick glances.

Jesse moved to the other side.

"Oh, God." Jesse said.

To see the other side of her face was a shock to her. It made her wonder what condition the rest of her body was in. She went to reach for the sheet but stopped.

"May I?" Jesse asked.

Vanna issued a warning.

"It's not pretty." Vanna said. "She's a real mess."

Jesse drew back the sheet. She gasped a little as she looked at the carnage.

"Even her norks are destroyed?" Jesse asked.

She quickly lowered the cover. She'd seen enough, too much actually.

"I didn't expect her to have a real pair of knockers but at least norks. Will they grow back or regenerate?"

Vanna never got used to the damage. At least it was not on Cameron this time.

"We will restore her in a short time if I can use replacement sheath sections. She will be a new person. We will make her as good as new." Vanna said. "Cameron was very messed up but only about half as bad as this when I fixed her the first time."

Jesse lifted the cover down lower. She smiled at what she saw. No one said anything. She lowered the cover and moved back up towards her face. She gently touched the good side of the damaged Terminator's face.

"Don't worry, love, they will fix you." Jesse said and left.

Vanna and Gail both watched her go.

"I know if we do need to Resequence her whose DNA I want to use." Vanna said as she looked at Gail.

Gail nodded and smiled.

"Yes, I would like that as well. I will obtain the DNA and visit the genetics lab myself. I will have the information in twenty four hours." Gail said and left.

Vanna smiled. It looks like the nipple rings she'd purchased for Allison would not need to go to waste after all….

Vanna need to reach back out to Allison, they were meant for each other. What went wrong? Vanna wondered. She knew it happened from time to time. This was one of those times.

Vanna knew no matter what that she would always love Allison. She knew they would always come back together again as well. They always did, they were meant for each other. Their love was eternal….

Vanna missed Allison. She knew she needed to reach out. No, not out, she needed to reach back. There was a lot of 'history' between them.

Holly was finished with Isabel. Cameron would have to deal with any other issues herself. It was time for them to leave. They bid everyone farewell.

Allison was a little upset at the way her mother checked out Holly. It was very sexual. She tried to blow it off as 'reading' too much into it.

Holly drove the SUV.

She thought Allison looked a little 'off'. That bothered her. She reached over and took Allison's hand.

A song came over the radio. Allison reached over with her free hand and cranked the volume.

'Crazy Little Thing Called Love' by 'Queen', blasted from the speakers.

Allison and Holly felt so 'close'.

All The Kings Horses…

I have what you want
You have what I need
What I really want and need
Is my heart to no longer bleed

They were so fine
True beauty indeed
I wanted all of them, everything
Not a meaningless act of greed

Passion, excitement and meaning
Filled them with loves seed
How wonderful it would have been
For this love to breed

The worst times of our lives
Became the best times indeed
How I wanted to become one
Our future shared to succeed

When the heat turned up
They decided their future I would impede
I was cast aside, replaced
Love's defeat I will never concede

Nobody