Chapter 422

Implants

John was away from the base on a recon mission. Bob noticed they picked up a tail. They notified John Henry of the situation.

John Henry informed John's team who was close enough to respond and would be able to coordinate and set up an ambush if necessary.

John received word specifically Cameron was on the way. It wasn't the news he wanted to hear even though he was glad he heard it. It would be a situation he would need to deal with later.

"Cameron is coming." John said.

A sense of relief flowed over everyone. Having Cameron with them in a combat situation was always a good thing. She would make sure the enemy was dealt with and terminated. Cameron wasn't the only one who answered the call for assistance.

"Steve and Ed are responding too." John said.

They all heard the same information through their coms, but John felt better saying it.

John was a little more concerned than just about the tail they picked up. He figured at some point Cameron would reprimand him for being out in the first place. It would wait for now. The current threat was real and needed to be dealt with. It was what mattered. It was the only thing which actually mattered now.

Savannah and Cammy were in the SUV when Cameron received the notification.

Cameron was armored up now as Cammy drove. They switched places without stopping. The SUV barely slowed as they did the switch.

Cameron glanced at Savannah. She was a little worried about Savannah. It wasn't about her ability either. It was about the last few months or so. She was still concerned about all the danger Savannah needed to face 'in some future'.

"I don't need to remind you, but I still have to say it anyway." Cameron said.

Savannah felt she was a little out of shape. She neglected her PT the last few months. She did pick it up a little the last couple of weeks 'in some future'. Cameron always limited her time outside and exposure to the elements in the future. She didn't plan to cause anyone grief other than the enemy. She knew the rules.

"I know, I know." Savannah said. "Don't take any chances, stay low, seek cover, and let the Terminators go in first."

Cammy was concerned as well. Savannah didn't 'look' herself in more ways than one. She was still upset because Cameron left her in the future for so long. She still believed Cameron should have brought her back when she returned at the halfway point to Savannah's stay 'in some future'. She would have been able to return with the baby inside of her. She didn't believe it would have been harmed by the time transfer. There was no way to know. She didn't feel it was Savannah's responsibility to provide offspring for other versions of herself. Savannah felt otherwise. She wanted to remind Savannah of her limitations.

"You've been out of 'training' for a while." Cammy said as she looked back at Savannah. "I'm worried about you too."

Savannah noted Cammy's concern. It made her reevaluate her current ability. Maybe she was worse off than she thought. Cammy seemed to base her opinion on her appearance. Maybe she put on more weight than she thought. Her clothes did seem a little tight. She felt confident in her present company.

"With you two here with me, I would face the Devil." Savannah said. "In fact, with Cameron I did, and we won."

Cameron knew the battle was mostly over at Skynet Central before they arrived. Still, without them there when they were, it may not have ended as well for the Duplicate girls and Mrs. Weaver. The trump card was her deactivating the Doomsday bomb. She was sure Skynet tried to set it off when she blew the door off of the clean room.

It still made her wonder about the timing of everything. She was sure there were 'currents' or 'tides' in time which seemed to guide events even if attempts were made to alter them. If they would have arrived later, or not at all, events would have played out differently. The bottom line was, they didn't.

"We were very fortunate." Cameron said. "Duplicate Cameron and her team already took care of the heavy lifting. We were there for the 'dessert'."

The talk of the future raised a 'sore spot' with Savannah. She didn't know if she would ever see her 'mother' again. She left the future with her 'mother' holding her daughter. The tears welled in her eyes. She tried to tell herself everything she needed to do, especially for Duplicate Vanna, was necessary. None of it was what she originally planned for what she attempted. She needed to focus.

"Do you think my mother will return?" Savannah asked.

It was a concern for all of them. It most likely would be a negative experience. There was bound to be a power struggle. Mrs. Weaver wouldn't be the commanding General in the present. The spot belonged to John. The entire Resistance would back him over Mrs. Weaver. The same would apply to Cameron's future. Future John was the one who needed to be in control there.

Cameron was sure they weren't done with Mrs. Weaver by a long shot. With a working TDE Mrs. Weaver could pop up at any point in time. The power source for the TDE was only a matter of time 'in some future'. Time was irrelevant with a TDE. Mrs. Weaver was very resourceful. Once she was able to use her own TDE, it was possible she might go back and attempt to destroy the Skynet 'in some future' before the way events played out. It would be an act of vengeance for her being taken captive twice. She tried to push the thoughts from her mind. Mrs. Weaver would be a wild card no matter how it was played.

"Yes. I think she will. It seems most likely at some point. I don't know when it will be." Cameron said. "I'll have to deal with her here, and in my future as well. Only Duplicate Vanna and Hope are keeping her there for now."

Savannah regained her composure. She couldn't second guess herself. Duplicate Vanna needed help and she helped her. They were the same person after all. As to her future, she wondered how things would play out.

"Will she try to take me?" Savannah asked.

Cameron felt a glitch impulse. She suppressed it. The issue was bound to cause a confrontation. She didn't want to fight Mrs. Weaver, but there were certain things she wasn't going to allow in regards to Savannah. It didn't matter who attempted to interfere with Savannah's future.

"Yes. I think it's highly likely she would try." Cameron said. "I'm not going to let her."

Cammy was still upset with Cameron, but she was firmly by her side on the issue of protecting Savannah from any outside force. It didn't matter what the perception of the individual was. Nobody was going to take Savannah away from her again. She wanted to make her position clear, including to Cameron. She smiled at Savannah and glared at Cameron.

"I won't allow it either." Cammy said. "You can take it to the bank."

Savannah noted the 'friction' between Cammy and Cameron. It would resolve itself over time. They would always come together for her.

She knew Cameron, and Cammy by extension, would both do everything possible to protect her. She didn't fear her 'mother', but she did want to stay in the timeline where she was at now. She knew her future, and her part in the 'Natural Order'. She wanted it more than ever now.

The hardest thing she ever needed to do was leave her baby behind. She needed to leave Hope behind. The significance of the wording wasn't lost on her. She knew she was going to need to do the same thing again. She really wondered if she would be able to. Maybe if from the start she set it as the goal, it would be 'easier'. She really didn't know. Her 'instinct' and hormones both called to her to 'protect' her young. She was no different than any other animal in that regard.

She knew what she was doing when Young Jesse and her impregnated each other. The goal at the time was very specific. Her goal was to provide a child for Cameron to call her own. Young Jesse was going to provide one for Jesse. things didn't work out for her as intended.

Savannah felt very somber right now. She decided to try to lighten the mood. Maybe she could get everyone in a more cheerful mood. She certainly needed it for herself. Even though she was 'joking', she wasn't.

"You know, if you two ever want to 'switch', it's OK with me." Savannah said.

Cammy wanted to see if maybe 'something' happened 'in some future'. She was away from Savannah for ten months. She doubted Savannah polished her pearl on her own for the entire time period. She didn't want to ask Savannah outright but hoped Savannah would tell her over time what 'happened'. Savannah made it clear to her she intended to expand her sexual exploits. She wanted to keep Savannah happy, and on good terms with her. She didn't want to be rejected or replaced for being too possessive. It was something Cameron warned her about specifically before things got started. She was told if she tried to take too much, she would end up with nothing.

"I'm in." Cammy said as she looked at Cameron.

Cameron looked at Cammy. She knew Cammy was 'fishing'. She decided to stick with Savannah's question.

"You would know." Cameron said. "You always know, Savannah. You are extremely perceptive."

Savannah really wanted to be with Cameron. Maybe without the stress of the future she could be. 'In some future', Cameron was concerned with her safety and well being above all else. It didn't hurt to ho…. - wish. She almost thought - Hope. It was the wrong word to use for anything going forward. It would still be nice to have a little more under more relaxed conditions.

"Nobody would know…." Savannah said. "Try and fool me…."

Cameron knew it would be the challenge. The ultimate infiltration mission would be to see if she could fool Savannah…. Cammy snapped her back to attention.

"There goes John." Cammy said.

They watched from a side street and saw the tail go by several cars behind them. They arrived earlier and decided to wait for John's team to pass by. John Henry directed everyone where to go.

Cammy moved out a few cars behind the tail. The hunter was now the hunted. They didn't seem to know the tables changed in an instant. There was most likely no Terminator in the car which currently tailed John.

"I don't think there's a Terminator." Cameron said.

Savannah didn't know all the details. She didn't know how John's team picked up the tail. They could still be on the tip of the iceberg right now. They needed to watch for more to develop, including behind them.

"Yet…." Savannah added.

They all knew it could change in an instant. They kept watch around them so they didn't become the hunted.

Moments ago:

John Henry directed John's team where to go.

Bob spotted Cameron's team right where it was supposed to be. It was.

"There's Cameron." Bob said.

John quickly turned his head. He spotted the SUV.

"I see her." John said.

John Henry moved the drone into attack position. The Grays were now covered three times over. There was an additional team in place for the direction they were currently headed.

"Steve and Ed are in position up ahead. The drone is tracking and locked on the target." John Henry said. "We're in total control."

John wasn't sure there was such a thing. Things could fall apart fast.

"Are you sure there's nothing else?" John asked. "Are there any other vehicles?"

John Henry cut off their communications once they set things into motion.

"No. I've jammed all communications but ours in the area." John Henry said. "We're in control."

John's team headed for a remote undeveloped street. They wanted to prevent any collateral damage if possible.

The area where they were headed would most likely be tract homes one day. It was the way the surrounding locations always expanded with time. Now it was time for action.

John was always wary of a sucker play on them. They were usually the ones to deliver one. He still worried about unknown variables. He laid out their plan. It seemed like a good one. Their drone was there to back them up as well.

"Keep an eye out for any HK drones." John said. "We'll drive past Steve and Ed and stop. It will block the path of the vehicle trailing us. Their path forward won't exist. We'll use the SUV for cover. It should put them even with Steve and Ed. Cameron will be the blocking force behind them. They won't be able to go in any direction."

John Henry wanted John's them to know Cameron wasn't alone. He didn't want any 'friendly fire' incidents.

"Cammy and Savannah are with her." John Henry said.

Cameron didn't want John to know who was with her yet. She still needed to 'hide' Savannah from wandering eyes. The 'cat was out of the bag' now.

"We're armored up." Cameron came across the com. "I hope you are as well."

Cameron was thankful for the body armor. She wanted to keep her new sheath 'component' undamaged. She was very glad her right breast was back to 'normal' now. Its slightly smaller size before bothered her incessantly. She didn't like being less than she was supposed to be. Only a Terminator could tell the 'difference' it was so minute.

She was glad she was able to get new sheath components for Ginger before she left. Ginger looked so happy afterwards. Sandy thanked her as well. She liked when everyone was happy. The sacrifice by Ginger for her would never be forgotten.

Cameron saw the smaller than full size nipple-less breast Ginger was left with. It was worse than what Ginger initially indicated. It wasn't just a breast without a nipple. It was rumpled as well. When they were done with the repairs, Ginger was back to 'normal' with two plump breasts and two very pink nipples. She looked perfect again. The best part of all was it was new sheath material and would be able to regenerate much better, and quicker, if it were ever damaged.

She knew her thoughts were drifting. She was worried about a lot of things. John being out was the major one. The events from the recent past 'in some future' weighed on her. Savannah was her immediate concern.

Cammy wanted Savannah protected as well. There were a few precautions they would be able to take when they arrived.

"Savannah, when we stop I want you to stay behind the SUV." Cammy said. "Cameron and I will engage the targets if necessary. Steve and Ed should have the situation neutralized before we even stop."

Savannah would do her part. Cammy and Cameron could concentrate on what was in front of them. The rear needed to be watched as well.

"I'll watch our six." Savannah said.

Savannah knew Cameron and Cammy didn't want John to see her in her current condition. It would start a lot of questions and unnecessary heat for Cameron. She looked down at her breasts. She wished she was smaller again. She always wanted to be 'bigger' growing up. Now she wished just for the opposite. It was ironic.

It was time for action. Everyone was in place.

Bob's SUV passed Steve's team. Three seconds later he spun the SUV sideways. Jim and him exited out the side which faced the car that tailed them. They made themselves the targets. Derek and John came out on the opposite side of the SUV and used it for cover.

The Gray's car slammed on their brakes with the sudden change. They could either fight or run.

Cammy closed up right in back of the Gray's car and spun sideways to block their retreat. Their option to run was gone.

Cameron and Cammy came out on the side which faced the Gray's car. Savannah came out on the backside of the SUV and used it for cover. She watched the rear.

Ed and Steve were directly next to the car when it stopped. It all worked out as planned so far.

The two men in the tail car took in everything which just happened. It was all a surprise to them. They saw armed people in front, in back, and alongside of them. They raised their hands. Steve and Ed pulled them from the car. Cammy stayed with Savannah. Jim stayed with Derek and John.

Cameron and Bob moved up. They carefully searched the car.

Steve and Ed searched the men.

"They appear unarmed. I'm checking their phones." Steve said.

Bob and Cameron finished the search of the interior of the car.

"There's nothing in the car." Bob said.

Cameron moved to the rear of the car. Bob pushed the trunk release.

"There's nothing in the trunk either." Cameron added.

Cameron went and faced the two men.

"Talk or die where you stand." Cameron said.

The men talked. They provided nothing of value.

"I'm going to terminate them." Bob said as he moved closer.

Both men cowered when Bob said it. He was an imposing figure and his 'accent' only made it more intimidating.

Savannah joined Cammy on the other side of the SUV when it was determined the men were unarmed.

John felt they held the upper hand, at least for now. He began to look around some. He looked back at Cameron's vehicle.

Savannah wasn't close to John, but she could see he looked at her closely.

John did focus on Savannah. Cameron made Savannah desirable to him. He looked at her a lot and thought about her a lot more. She looked 'different'. He knew she went to Australia but she looked paler and her figure looked fuller. It was hard to tell with her combat gear on but it looked like she might have breast implants now. Her breasts seemed noticeably larger. He noticed them and everything else about her as Savannah followed Cameron's 'guidance'.

Cameron's earlier efforts to 'push' Savannah on John now worked against her desire to have Savannah's current 'condition' remain undetected.

Cammy noticed what John currently concentrated on. It was Savannah. The current scenario wasn't supposed to happen. She turned her attention from John to Savannah.

"Go back to the other side of the SUV immediately." Cammy told Savannah. "John's looking at you closely. He suspects something is 'different'. I'm not sure if he knows anything specifically."

Savannah hurried around the backside of the SUV. She thought once it was determined the men were unarmed, the threat level was reduced significantly. There was more than one 'threat' in play.

"I wasn't thinking." Savannah said. "I'm sorry."

Cammy was worried. Maybe it was time to leave the area. She didn't want John to come over and speak with them. She was sure if he did, it would be just so he could check out Savannah. She didn't want any finger pointing at Savannah. She didn't care if Cameron needed to take the heat. She was responsible either directly, or indirectly for everything which occurred anyway. She moved back to the SUV.

"Get in." Cammy said.

Cameron hurried back to them. She was worried too. She spotted what Cammy spotted. John took an extended look at Savannah. Any other time, it would have been what she wanted.

"Take off." Cameron said. "I'll go with one of them."

Savannah was worried she compromised Cameron.

"I'm sorry about this." Savannah said.

Cammy and Savannah left.

John looked at the departing SUV.

Derek and Jim moved off when they saw Cameron approach. They figured she wanted to have a 'personal discussion' with John. They both knew she didn't like him out in the field. They didn't want to get drawn into the conversation. It was bound to be heated. Neither one of them wanted to take any blame for John being out.

Cameron needed to refocus John and redirect his thought process. There were several ways she could do it. She could either give him the 'carrot' or the 'stick'. She knew how to do it. Her female sheath allowed her to have great influence over him. She came around the back of the SUV and gave John a kiss. She wanted to direct his masculine thoughts towards her. He should soon forget anything about Savannah if she did.

John was surprised. He'd expected a reprimand. He looked around Cameron at the departing SUV.

"Where are they going?" John asked Cameron.

Cameron thought fast. They hadn't worked on a 'cover story'. They didn't think one might be needed. Maybe she needed a little more 'stick' than 'carrot'.

"They're going shopping." Cameron said. "We were on our way there when we got the call to 'assist' you. We weren't expecting to need to run a bailout mission, especially when it was unnecessary from the start."

John still looked at the departing SUV. He frowned at Cameron's statement.

Cameron noticed John's reaction. She decided to use a little more 'carrot' instead of the 'stick'. She moved closer to John and pushed her breasts into him. It got his attention.

"You'll have her soon enough…." Cameron whispered. "Look at me now instead."

John looked a little embarrassed. He did want Savannah. It was Cameron's fault for always pushing her on him.

"Cameron, don't start now." John said.

Cameron wanted to change the subject. It was time to put John on the defensive.

"Where were you at when they picked you up?" Cameron asked.

John gave the departing SUV one last look. It was time to refocus on where they were.

"We checked on some possible Grays at one of the previous locations we hit. It was just a simple recon. There was no one there so we headed off to check another." John said. "They must have seen us leave and started the tail. Maybe they were watching the place themselves. Maybe they were there to check on the fate of their compatriots."

Cameron thought it spelled Grays for sure. She glanced in the direction of the two men.

"I'm going to terminate them." Cameron said and started to walk back.

John was a little concerned. He wasn't with Cameron most of the time she dealt with Grays. He knew what she was capable of. He wanted to give her one reminder, even if he knew it wouldn't matter. It just seemed like something he needed to do.

"They're unarmed." John said.

Cameron looked back at John. Things were out of her hands at this point. Their actions dictated their fate, not her.

"If they're Grays or working with Skynet, they've already signed their own death warrants, not I." Cameron said.

Cameron walked back to Bob. She didn't like the way one of the Grays looked at her. She could tell he mentally undressed her. There would need to be some 'punishment'.

"Steve has the phone records." Ed said. "It will give us some leads."

Cameron reached out and lifted one Gray by the neck.

"You can have a better look now." Cameron said.

He gasped and struggled. She snapped his neck. She dropped his lifeless form to the ground. She looked at the second Gray.

"Do you have anything else you would like to add?" Cameron asked.

The man confirmed he was a Gray with his next statement.

"You're the 'Metal Bitch' we've heard about." The man said. "You'll get nothing out of me. I'll reprogram you to be a 'Metal Whore'."

In a swift motion Cameron chopped the sides of his legs with her hands. It broke both of his legs. He cried out in pain as he fell to his knees.

Cameron believed everyone thought she was a Bitch, except Savannah.

"It seems to be the consensus." Cameron said. "I'm not really sure Metal has anything to do with being a bitch."

She drove her knee into his face. It was crushed into pulp. Her hand held the back of his head while she did it to insure the entire front of his face was crushed.

"Load their bodies back in the car and send it off the side of the road down a cliff." Cameron said.

Ed reached down to pick up the man Cameron just terminated.

"Affirmative…." Ed said.

Steve grabbed the other body.

Ed climbed in behind the wheel of the Grays' vehicle.

Jim decided he'd ride back in the other vehicle so Cameron could ride with John.

"I'll ride with Steve." Jim said.

Cameron smiled at Jim.

"Thanks." Cameron said.

Cameron walked away from the vehicle with the two dead Grays. It proved they were Grays when the one referred to her as a 'Metal Bitch'. She got in the back of the SUV with John. Bob and Derek were in the front. She wanted to keep John off guard.

"Now, where were we?" Cameron asked as she nuzzled John.

John swallowed hard. Cameron just terminated two people in cold blood sixty seconds ago. Now she was back hitting on him like nothing happened. It reminded John of what she really was, a killing machine. Sometimes he forgot….

There was no further talk of Savannah.

Cameron smiled. She liked when she was in total control of a situation. She hoped to keep it the same way and John's focus off of Savannah.

Closing monologue by Cameron:

I Can Be Strong

Do not confuse love
As a form of weakness
Compassion and caring
Are not a sign meekness

Love is a true gift
Given from the heart within
Do not mistake its fruits
As some form of sin

Think before you break
A heart that beats for you
Is not everything cherished
In all that you say and do

Please do not hurt
The one at your side
Don't push me away
There is no need to chide

I am good enough
It is with you I belong
Give me fair chance
I can be strong

Nobody