Chapter 296
Team
Last night:
Bob and Al returned to the location that the Gray was taken down at. John Henry wanted them to find out how the HK drone knew when to arrive. There could be surveillance equipment or maybe someone on the ground. Something was necessary for it to arrive when it did.
Bob let All off three blocks away on the west side. He drove five blocks away on the east side. They both carefully made their way on foot to the target location. They were on the lookout for anyone hiding around there or some surveillance camera that could be pointed at the target house. They didn't want to walk into an ambush.
They both arrived at the front door ten minutes later.
"I found nothing." Al said.
"I didn't either." Bob said,
There was no sign of any police activity or if anyone else entered the house.
"I'm going to take a look inside." Bob said. "Keep watch out here for anything."
Bob made his way to the front door. It was still ajar as he'd left it when he knocked it open. He looked to see if any trip wires were rigged to set off a booby trap or fill someone with a jolt of electricity. Nothing was spotted.
The man was still where he'd left him. He was still dead. The partially eaten sandwich was on the floor, as was the dried spilled drink. He did note that there was now a trail of ants going to and from it. There were a few on the dead man as well.
Bob checked the house again for any hidden surveillance to see if that was how they were tracked. He couldn't find anything. There could have been something and it could have been removed or there could have been someone hidden outside and they could be gone. There could still be something or someone they missed and there could be another HK drone on the way too.
He exited the house.
"I didn't find anything." Bob said. "Keep an ear out for any additional HK drones."
Al recognized that for the threat it was.
"We would not fare well against on of those." Al said.
"Affirmative." Bob said.
They took a long divergent route back to the SUV. Nothing was spotted in the air or on the ground.
They left to make a stop at another suspected Gray's location.
"They are most likely asleep." Al said.
"They'll get plenty of rest soon." Bob said.
Al nodded. Death looked very restful for humans.
They arrived at the new target location. They deployed in the same way at this location as they'd done at the last. They didn't want any surprises. Nothing was spotted as they met up near the front of the house.
"Move a few houses away and keep an ear out for anything." Bob said.
Bob walked up to the house. He tried the front door and it was locked. He noted that there were several open windows. He moved around to the side and spotted a sliding glass door. He tried it and the small latch on it broke with a 'snap' sound. He slid the door open and entered.
He checked the front room and kitchen area. They were clear.
He moved to a den area and a cat hissed at him. He let his eyes glow red and took a step towards the cat. It urinated on itself and ran off.
He passed a bathroom and reached two bedrooms at the end of the hallway. One was empty the other showed there were two figures. They were of top of each other. The one on top looked like a male. There was a rhythmic motion to his waist area. It appeared that copulation was in progress.
There was a 'gasp' noise and suddenly a pair of legs came up around the back of the male on the top. That seemed to make him increase his efforts and the there was a further 'gasp' and a 'squeal' noise. The motion on top stopped and the male tried to roll off to the side. The legs around him held him tight. They slowly released him.
The man rolled off to the side.
The female that was underneath the man got up. She headed towards where Bob was standing at.
He quickly moved back into the other bedroom. The female passed him by and went into the bathroom. He quickly moved into the bedroom and approached the man.
The man looked up in the gloom of darkness.
"I need to rest for awhile, baby." The man said.
Bob reached down and grabbed his head.
"Rest in peace." Bob said and snapped his neck.
Bob slipped out of the bedroom when he heard the toilet flush and saw the light go off in the bathroom. He didn't hear her wash her hands before she left the bathroom.
He ducked back in the other bedroom as the female passed by. He carefully moved out and watched what happened next.
The female got back in bed. She looked over at the male and then placed her head on the pillow to sleep.
"You must be tired." The female said softly.
Bob knew the man was 'dead tired'. He made his way out of the house. Al did not report anything. They took the long way back to the vehicle again and left.
Vanna and Hanna joined the group of girls that gathered.
Allison and Vanna nodded to each other but didn't say anything. They kept exchanging hidden looks without trying to look like they were doing it.
Allison was a little jealous of the 'prize' that Vanna scored. She thought of Savannah and knew there was another 'prize' to score….
Cam watched Allison and Vanna communicate without trying to communicate.
Allison and Vanna both wanted to run to each other and hold each other. They both missed each other greatly. Now they both ended up with a Metal girlfriend. They still wanted each other. Neither one said or did anything to pursue that. The Metal girls were very possessive. That would be a further impediment for Allison and Vanna to reconnect.
Allison and Vanna both knew they still loved each other no matter what happened. Now it appeared Cameron may have changed the direction of both of their lives.
Cam immediately went over and took Vanna's hand and smiled at Allison. Hanna did the same to Ally as Holly did with Allison. It was evident that everyone 'marked' their territory. It was clear that 'stay away' was 'said' without being spoken.
"Now all we need is Jesse and Sheila." Allison said.
Moments later Gail walked in flanked by Jesse and Sheila.
Cameron looked at the group. She was pleased. There was someone for everyone and all the girls shared a Metal protector. The beauty level was extreme. Cameron was happy John would never be alone. That was IF he turned on his brain and STARTED to LISTEN for once.
All the females there looked each other over. Some of them were already thinking up some new combinations…. Holly and Gail looked worried. Everyone in the room was aware that Cameron could take anyone at any time. It was safe to say that everyone hoped and dreamed it would be them….
Savannah rejoined the group as she said 'hello' to everyone with hugs all around including with the new arrivals.
"How sweet you all look." Savannah said. "Everyone has someone."
Savannah made a point of looking at each one of the girls as she took Cameron's hand.
Cameron smiled as Savannah took her hand. The move was noticed by everyone. They ALL knew Savannah was truly the 'Chosen One'.
"Even me, I do too." Savannah said.
Cameron only wished Young Allison and Summer were here.
Sarah and Riley passed by.
Savannah walked out after them and returned with both of them as she held each of their hands.
"We're ALL here now. WE are the ones who will lead and control the fight against Skynet." Savannah said. "We are ALL a team. Now the only one missing is my mother…."
Cameron wondered about that. Cameron II was 'gone'. She was now re-purposed as 'Cam' and needed for Vanna. That once again meant that she herself would need to go into the future and look for Mrs. Weaver.
Mrs. Weaver was gone way too long. She was either in trouble and needed help or she was 'ruling' over some future. If not, she was most likely terminated. If Duplicate Cameron was there as well as the girls, why hadn't ANY of them returned? They didn't know they were Duplicates…. They should've returned. At least some of them or even any of them should've come back years ago.
Something was surely wrong….
Everyone noticed Cameron's hand began to glitch.
Savannah immediately moved back to Cameron and took her hand. The glitch topped immediately. Again it was a move noticed by everyone. The youngest member of the group seemed to have tremendous influence, over all of them, especially Cameron.
Over the years Cameron instructed Savannah on many things. Savannah used as many of them as she could. The goal was to make her more 'desirable' for John in the future. It also made all the girls 'notice' her too, both human and Metal…. They all knew Cameron watched over Savannah. No one was about to risk being terminated or deactivated by doing 'anything' with Savannah. They were all sure that Cameron would go berserk….
Everyone remembered when Cameron and Isabel-Cameron were ready to fight and nothing was going to stop them. Savannah boldly walked into the middle between them and they both stopped the altercation instantly - for Savannah. No other human or Terminator could have done that or even would have risked that. Everyone KNEW Cameron loved Savannah and Savannah loved Cameron.
Savannah smiled at all of them. She really wished that her mother was there. She couldn't help but think that the apple didn't fall far from the tree.
Vanna and Hanna looked at each other, suddenly they both thought the same thing. They were both concerned as they were amazed. They both knew Savannah would turn out to be a great leader one day. It was inevitable…. Cameron again worked her 'Magic'. They too reflected that Savannah was the 'Chosen One'. They both envied her.
John was in the Command Center. He was glad to be away from the gaggle of girls. If he was still there, he was sure that they would make verbal 'attacks' on him, even if it was in jest. Things said in jest could be just as bad as things that weren't said in jest. He was happy he took off before this big group assembled.
He also knew that the girls were all there for the 'taking'. It was what Cameron claimed she wanted. He did not think so. He felt that was her programming from Future John that 'pushed' her, not herself. He'd learned the hard way from his lustful affair with Riley how deeply Cameron could be hurt.
"I don't know if it's dream or a nightmare." John said as he looked over John Henry's shoulder.
John Henry liked to watch the girls.
"It is fascinating to observe." John Henry said.
John noticed that John Henry liked to see them naked or partially clothed when they room hopped.
"I see you 'observe' it a lot." John said.
"Yes." John Henry said.
John liked to see them nude too. They were all beautiful. It really made him question where it all led.
"So is it a dream or nightmare?" John asked.
John Henry saw it as a matter of perspective and Cameron's presence.
"From here, it looks like a nightmare." John Henry said. "For you that is, not for me."
John looked at them and wanted them all.
"I am afraid it is both." John said. "Mostly a painful nightmare, punctuated with sweet dreams."
John Henry observed that humans experienced many 'complications' with each other.
"No one said life was easy." John Henry said.
John found himself concentrating on Savannah. That was Cameron's doing. He needed to snap out of it. He wanted to change the subject.
"What is the update on the HK drone?" John asked as he stole a few more looks at Savannah and Cameron.
John Henry hoped he would have been able to give John a better update.
"It hasn't moved since it landed. I think they are using it as bait for us to investigate." John Henry said. "It may be booby trapped to explode if we try to examine it or capture it."
John did not want to end up in an ambush and endanger his troops. It would most likely be Cameron that would try to force the issue.
"If no one comes for it, I think that may be the case." John said. "We will destroy it with one of our drones with an air to surface missile if nothing happens in two days. We can examine the wreckage at that point once it is no longer a threat."
John Henry was aware the HK drone may try to 'run' if it thought no one was watching it.
"Dan took over the truck from Ally this morning. He is ready to launch the strike or a pursuit if it bolts anytime." John Henry said.
John still needed to consider where it came from and from who. It was at the target location they brought down right when they were there. That seemed like a little better then even odds that it was not a chance encounter.
"It came from somewhere. It was sent by somebody." John said. "They did know when and where to send it. That's what is worrisome."
John Henry was worried about that too. He sent Bob and Al out to check up on that last night. They'd gone to take down another Gray at the same time.
"Bob and Al went back to check the area the Gray was terminated at. They found no trace of surveillance." John Henry said. "That means someone must have been on the ground watching. We detected no one."
John could see the unconfirmed threat to their security and the two families that they watched over.
"Nice. That means that there is some shadow force out there watching for us and we don't know who or why. What's worse is they have HK drone capability." John said. "I take it you have stepped up security on the two Details and around this area."
John Henry needed to point out the real threat in the whole deal.
"I have." John Henry said. "It's possible there may be a Liquid Metal Terminator involved as well since we've detected nothing."
Now John was genuinely worried about all of the team.
"Let's hope not. If Derek or Kyle goes out I want two Terminators on each one. I want the same for Sarah and Riley or any of the other females. Tell Cameron we may need some of her Terminators to help us out." John said. "It will cause less of a problem if you ask…."
"I understand." John Henry said.
John didn't want to cause any problems among the Metal girls either. He knew what some of Cameron's past actions were.
"Ask Holly and Gail which of the Metal girls, they want as back up. I know there is a lot of 'tension' there." John said. "I'm sure that they experience the same feelings Cameron did and still does as well."
John Henry was very aware how Cameron 'felt' about many things. It was all written down in black and white.
"There is a whole Poem Book full of what those feelings are and how they 'hurt' her." John Henry said.
John swallowed hard. He could have done without that specific reminder.
"THAT is why I'm concerned." John said. "There are enough problems around here."
John was aware that both Future John and him were responsible for most of them. It seemed they both created problems without trying.
Three Hundred Sixty Five
The days of the journey have been
Three Hundred Sixty Five
The fact they have said a lot
Means that I still survive
They have shown
That I am still alive
The conflicts in my mind
Are where the thoughts derive
Each day I exist
Myself I seek to revive
I already know the destination
Before I ever arrive
I try to move forward
I want to flourish and thrive
Not everything I do
Is an act to manipulate or connive
Events of the past hinder me
As onward I strive
They bend and shape me
Where I emanate my inner drive
There have been many things
That others to me they try to deprive
Into the deep end
They want me to dive
My feeling and emotions
Collect in my mind like a hive
The experiences of my existence
Guide my future as they contrive
Many words expressed in rhyme
Have created a permanent archive
Poems from the heart and mind have been
Three Hundred Sixty Five
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