Chapter 386

Without Question

Steve's team ran down a lead and located a group of Grays. There was a Terminator with them. John and Bob were on their way to assist. The Terminator spilt off from the Grays. Steve's team began to follow him.

John Henry sent a drone to track the Terminator so Steve's team wouldn't be detected. They followed him on a divergent route.

"The drone shows the Terminator has slowed down." John Henry said.

Steve decided on a more direct approach now. He didn't want to lose the Terminator.

"We'll close up on him a little more." Steve said.

John didn't want them to tip their hand yet or be led into an ambush.

"Stay alert." John said. "Don't get target fixation."

Bob wanted John to focus on their activity. They were about to enter the structure with the Grays in it.

"We're going hot here, John." Bob said.

John wasn't in the Command Center right now. There were others that were.

"John Henry, you deal with Steve's team." John said. "We'll have our hands full here."

John Henry hoped for that approval. He wanted to have 'mission control'.

"I'll coordinate both." John Henry said. "I want Ron and Ronny to take lead on your end."

John could see what was being done. John Henry wanted to shift the risk from Bob and him to Cameron's Terminators.

"Ally, you cover the back." John Henry said. "Ron and Ronny are going in."

Everything was set into motion.

Summer wanted to prove herself. She believed she was the ultimate Terminator.

"We should go in first." Summer said. "I want to take the lead."

Ally wondered what was wrong with Summer. She was glad that they weren't going in first. It would be bad enough as it was.

"I don't want you to get shot up." Ally said. "We follow orders. YOU will follow orders."

Summer didn't see the need for a delay on anything. They were there to do a job and take care of business.

"We must destroy the enemy." Summer said. "I'm a Terminator."

Cameron wanted to give Savannah some more experience. She'd left her base where she'd been attempting to contact River with her TDE. She asked Cammy to get Savannah ready and picked them up. She was now on her way to the target location. She didn't want any unnecessary trouble.

"Summer, listen to Ally." Cameron came across the com. "You must follow her instructions. I'll be there soon."

Ally and Summer communicated with Cameron now on her own network. Ron and Ronny were on it as well.

"I'm coming with Savannah and Cammy." Cameron said.

Cameron gave them all specific instructions. She wanted to make sure Summer listened and followed her instructions.

"Do you understand, Summer?" Cameron asked.

Summer felt like a cog in the wheel. She would listen to Cameron.

"I do." Summer said. "You're in charge - for now."

'Not this again'. Everyone thought.

The others all could feel the tension. It looked like it would be another 'Cameron clone' headed for termination or reprogramming. Summer already mouthed off and openly challenged Cameron. That was a sure ticket to the 'scrap heap'.

Savannah listened to the exchange. She didn't like Summer's disrespect for Cameron. It upset and angered her. Her earlier encounter with Summer still bothered her. Summer was a total knockout but she seemed to have an attitude problem. She wondered why Cameron never seemed to learn this. She made up her mind to put Summer in her place if she did anything to threaten Cameron.

Cameron wanted everyone to hear her disapproval with Summer. She wanted all of them to be reminded she was the one in charge.

"Summer, you will obey me without question." Cameron came back. "Don't make me bust you up."

Summer didn't like Cameron to be so bossy. John was the leader of the Resistance, not Cameron. She knew she would have more 'influence' over John soon enough. That would be especially so once she was in his bed. She wanted Cameron to know she wasn't afraid of her.

"I'll think about it." Summer said.

Summer looked at Ally and smiled.

Ally could see this was going to be a problem. She wanted Summer to keep her mouth closed.

"SHUT UP - stupid." Ally said.

Summer shrugged her shoulders. She was a Terminator. She could make her own decisions.

"I'm not afraid of her." Summer said. "She's - Nobody."

Ally knew that Summer was still transmitting on purpose. She was defiantly and openly challenging Cameron.

"Then you have a lot more to learn than you think." Ally said. "I guess I should say now that, 'It was nice to know you'. I don't think I'll have a chance later on."

Summer thought Ally was rude.

"What's that supposed to mean?" Summer asked.

Ally decided to spell it out for Summer.

"It means that I most likely won't be able to tell you that after you're deactivated…." Ally said.

Ally doubted Summer would last the night.

Summer already itched for a fight. She wanted a fight with the enemy and Cameron. She didn't fear either one.

Savannah listened to the exchange and gritted her teeth. She was appalled by Summer's blatant disrespect for Cameron. She planned to set her straight the next time she saw her.

Cammy watched Savannah's reaction to the events. She could see Savannah was steamed right now. She watched as Savannah checked her weapons and armed her Taser.

Cameron noticed everything Cammy did as she drove. She suppressed a smile. She loved it when a plan came together.

The Terminator pulled up and stopped at an outlying factory location.

Now that they'd arrived at a fixed location, Steve and his team moved in closer to the Terminator. They were mindful of John advice and watched for an ambush. This all seemed rather easy and straight forward so far. Those weren't necessarily good things either.

The Resistance drone scanned for heat signatures inside. There were a few. The drone needed to remain at a high altitude because of the Terminator. They didn't want to be detected. This could be either a manufacturing facility or an assembly location. They'd encountered several assembly facilities recently

John Henry wanted to play it safe. They could attack now and ask questions later. He wanted to give Steve's team the option to not be damaged.

"Do you want me to hit it with the drone?" John Henry asked.

Steve understood the offer. That was mainly for John to know. There was a job to be done and he planned to get it done. They might even be able to capture some equipment.

"Not yet. I think we'd better try to get a look inside first." Steve said. "There could be something worth taking here."

Skynet and its illegitimate offshoots provided them with many 'gifts' over the years. There was no reason not to try and get a few more.

John Henry still could offer a few options. Derek's and Kyle's teams were enroute still. The Blackhawk was ready to scramble.

"Proceed with caution." John Henry said. "I have the missiles hot. The other drones can be there in minutes."

Steve liked the air support. Normally they were on their own. It was time to take a look.

"We're moving in." Steve reported.

Ron and Ronny went through the front door. John and Bob followed behind them shortly thereafter. Bob made sure it was secure for John.

There was a flurry of shooting. Ron and Ronny did most of it. When Bob and John arrived it was over, almost. There were two wounded left. John thought that was unusual. Normally all of a Terminator's shots were accurate. They didn't like loose ends.

Bob wondered about the survivors as well. He didn't know Cameron's plans to their full extent.

"I'll terminate them." Bob said and started to move forward.

Ron stopped him and whispered in his ear.

Bob remained where he was at.

John didn't like to see anyone suffer.

"What are you waiting for?" John asked. "Finish it."

Bob figured he'd better come up with a diplomatic answer fast.

"Cameron wishes to - interrogate them." Bob said.

Ron didn't want to leave the prisoners with John and Bob.

"I'll watch them." Ron said. "You three search this building. Watch out for any Terminators."

Ally and Summer moved up in the back. No one would leave that way alive.

Cameron, Cammy and Savannah were still a few minutes out. Cameron wasn't in a hurry. It sounded like they already possessed what she wanted for Savannah.

Bob stayed with John as they searched. Nothing of significance was found.

Once the building was secure and the enemy was down, there was no reason for John to remain there. Ronny wanted to prompt Bob and John to leave.

"I'm going to torch this place." Ronny said.

John thought that was rather abrupt. He looked at the two prisoners.

"What about the Grays?" John asked.

Ron wanted to keep it simple.

"They won't be leaving here." Ron said. "One way or another they'll be terminated."

Ronny wanted to carry out Cameron's plan. John shouldn't be there.

"You and Bob can go." Ronny said. "We have it covered."

John didn't like the way things developed. He took one more look at the Grays.

"Let's go." John said.

John and Bob headed out.

As soon as they were outside and away from the building, John looked around and then at Bob. He didn't have a good feeling about any of it. This operation seemed to have Cameron's fingerprints all over it. He wanted to find out more.

"Cameron is up to something." John said. "Let's go around in back."

Bob didn't think that was wise. It would be better if they left.

"That's going to cause a problem with Cameron." Bob said.

John made a face but blew it off. He didn't always like the way Cameron did things. This seemed to be one of those times.

"What doesn't anymore?" John asked.

Bob wanted to leave but he knew that trying to get John to leave now would only make him want to stay more.

John and Bob went around the side and came around the back of the building.

They came face to face with guns pointed at them. It was Ally and Summer.

"What the Hell?" Ally asked. "You almost got waxed."

John was stunned with what he looked at. It was 'Cameron' but somehow even more beautiful as she stood next to Ally.

Summer liked the impact she seemed to have on John. It was what she wanted to see. She also liked where his eyes went as soon as he checked out her face.

"I'm up here." Summer said. "You can see more when YOU remove my clothing. You will be able to see and touch everything then."

John still tried to process what he looked at. He didn't catch all of Summer's words. That might have been a good thing. He still thought maybe it was Cameron and she'd done something to make herself even more attractive.

"Cameron?" John asked.

John was aware an SUV pulled up next to them. Bob was on it but relaxed. It was Cameron.

Summer frowned when she spotted Cameron. She'd hoped to have some alone time with John.

"Yes and no." Summer said.

John wasn't sure what that meant. He could see Cameron get out of the back of the SUV. She also got out of the driver's seat. Wait. He thought maybe the driver was Cameron but he couldn't tell. He didn't know if the other one was Cam or Cammy. When he saw Savannah he figured it was Cammy. He looked back at Summer.

"Who are you?" John asked.

Cameron wanted to take control.

"She's my sister." Cameron said.

John looked at Cameron. What did that statement mean?

"She's your sister?" John asked somewhat confused.

Cameron didn't think it was that big of a leap. John was with Summer before on an operation. She still possessed her original appearance at that time.

"This is my sister, Summer." Cameron said. "You actually met her before."

John still tried to process the 'sister' part of the conversation.

"Is this Allison's sister?" John asked.

Cameron tilted her head slightly. She wondered why John said she was 'dense' before.

"NO. She's my sister." Cameron said. "Allison's sister is a gifted child."

Cameron could see John couldn't take his eyes off Summer. Even in full combat gear she looked Tight. She was pleased with her selection for her replacement. She knew Summer was a knockout.

Summer thought she might as well spell things out. Cameron was 'yesterday's news'.

"I'm Cameron's rep…." Summer started.

Cameron cut Summer off and shot her a dirty look.

"SISTER…." Cameron said quickly. "She's my sister."

Ally punched Summer in the back. She could see Summer was on thin ice.

"Shut up before you get deactivated." Ally whispered.

Summer gave Ally a dirty look. She looked back at John and smiled. She liked how John responded to her. She hoped to have him in bed soon. He would be easy to manipulate and control. She fully understood now why Cameron was 'in charge'.

John missed most of the interaction between the girls. That was probably a good thing. He was still fixated on Summer's appearance.

"I'm pleased to meet you in your final form. You're very pretty. You are quite stunning in fact." John said. "You're as beautiful as Cameron."

Summer looked at Cameron and frowned. She looked back at John and smiled. She decided to call it like she saw it. It was fact anyway. John's response proved that.

"I'm more beautiful than Cameron." Summer said.

John actually thought so too but there was no way he was going to SAY that. Summer was Tight, Hot and alluring. He 'wanted' her.

There was a loud dull 'thud' as Ally punched Summer harder in the back. She believed that Summer was going to be deactivated for that comment.

"Shut up, stupid." Ally hissed.

Savannah and Cammy hung back as the events played out. Cammy didn't want Savannah in the middle of the trouble as it developed.

Savannah was angry at what she saw and heard. Summer irritated her before and did again. Summer openly disrespected Cameron. She'd heard enough. She tried to go around Cammy. She wanted to confront Summer. She didn't like the way John looked at Summer either.

Cammy stopped Savannah again. She knew trouble when she saw it. Savannah was angry.

"We'd better stay out of this one." Cammy said.

Summer turned towards Cammy and Savannah.

"That's good advice – clone." Summer said. "That goes for both of you."

Savannah was even angrier now that Summer insulted Cameron and Cammy.

Summer now looked at Savannah. She pushed it further.

"Do you have a problem with that - Red?" Summer asked.

Savannah felt as if she'd been slapped. Who did Summer think she was? Savannah moved around Cammy again. She faced Summer.

"I do have a problem with YOU. Cameron is more beautiful than you." Savannah said. "Cameron is perfect. Summer, you need an attitude adjustment…."

Summer looked over at Savannah. They held each other's stare. Neither was about to back down.

"From who? Like you're going to be able to do anything about it - RED." Summer said with a sneer.

Savannah moved closer to face Summer directly. She knew Summer was going to be a problem, a big one.

Cammy went to move in front of Savannah instinctively. Savannah stopped her.

Cameron was aware of what was about to happen. She needed to remain in control.

"The girls and I will finish up here, John. You and Bob can take off." Cameron said. "Ally, relieve Ron and Ronny, they can go. Have them check with John Henry to see if Steve needs additional help."

Bob wanted to be away from where they were at. The situation was only going to get worse, not better. He prompted John.

"We should check that operation out, John." Bob said. "It sounds like it could get involved."

John thought maybe he should get Summer out of there before she was deactivated. He could see she'd crossed a line. No. She'd crossed several lines. Savannah was clearly angry and upset. He wondered if she was jealous. That thought kind of excited him.

"Can Summer go with us?" John asked.

Summer glared at Savannah and smiled at John. She started to walk towards him.

"Of course I can. I do what I want." Summer said. "Let's go."

Cameron could see Summer was a threat now.

"Summer will stay with Ally." Cameron said. "She obviously needs some additional programming."

Savannah was at the breaking point. Summer lighted a fire inside of her.

"And she needs to learn some manners." Savannah said.

Bob was ready to grab Summer if she continued toward John. It didn't look good at all.

Summer continued towards John. She glared at Cameron and Savannah.

"I'm going with John." Summer said. "There's no need to wait. I'm claiming him now. John is mine. You've been replaced. BOTH of you…."

Bob moved between Summer and John.

Savannah moved to intercept Summer as well. She'd put up with enough. Summer was a threat to John. She pulled her Taser.

"Get in line, you 'Bitch Whore'." Savannah said as she fired her Taser.

Summer anticipated the attack from Savannah. She thought she could avoid it and teach her a lesson as well. She dodged the first barb but Savannah fired four times. Three of them struck Summer.

Summer went down like a rock.

Cameron drew her Taser as well. She was surprised and pleased at how quickly Savannah reacted.

"Thank You, Savannah." Cameron said.

John was shocked by the whole episode.

John watched Savannah in action. He knew she wasn't going to take 'NO' for an answer when Cameron sent her to him - for him. He could see she would be quite dominant. That was alright too. It seemed like a good time to leave.

"Let's go help Steve." John said.

Savannah smiled at John as he passed by.

Cammy and Cameron exchanged glances.

"Let's get out of here." Bob said.

Bob quickly led John away.

John was awed by Summer's beauty but even more pleased at how quickly Savannah acted to protect him. In fact, he thought Savannah was a real beauty too….

"Savannah is 'born again HARD'." John said as they drove away.

Bob wanted to put it in perspective.

"Summer malfunctioned." Bob said.

John wondered about that. Summer said she was and wasn't 'Cameron'.

"Doesn't Summer still run Cameron's program?" John asked.

Bob looked over at John.

"Affirmative." Bob said.

John nodded. That was too bad.

"That explains a lot…." John said.

Bob was pretty sure about what just happened. He decided to keep it to himself. It was 'Cameron' at what she does best….

Without Question

To be with who one wants
They will do many things
They need to watch out for
Getting caught up in the strings

Many things can happen
On which some may place a condition
The person that is left may wonder
About the previous attrition

It is one thing to reach out
It is another thing to take
Some are along for the ride
They don't care if they're a fake

Few things in life are as deadly
As a person who knows they are Hot
They are held with esteem and sought
Not everything can be bought

So go ahead and roll the dice
Don't expect a confession
Take the wild bumpy ride
Do it without question

Nobody