Chapter 1271
Between Chapters
Cammy watched the way Allison and Savannah touched each other. It was way beyond a physical touch. There was a lot of emotion and feeling involved. There was a lot of charm to it. The more she watched them, the more she wanted to leave them alone with each other. She could tell she witnessed real love being shared and exchanged between them. She wished she could be more like Allison. There was beauty in the girls which was more than skin deep.
Savannah could tell Cammy felt something a little off or uncomfortable. She whispered in Allison's ear. Both of them concentrated on Cammy now. They didn't want her to feel bypassed or excluded.
Cammy could feel the emotional touch of Savannah and the concentrated physical touch of Allison. It was very soothing and pleasant. Now she felt selfish. Everything should be about Savannah tonight.
She was about to start to ramp up her activity with Savannah. She could see Savannah looked tired. She wanted Savannah to get some much needed rest. As soon as Savannah finished again, she would take Allison away.
Samantha thought she'd received all the information she was going to get from the Command Center. She decided to leave. There was one more thing she wanted to do.
John Henry heard Samantha stand and figured she was about to leave. He went back to concentrating on what was happening out in the world.
After thirty two seconds, he realized Samantha was still there. He turned to look at her. As his head swiveled around, it stopped abruptly. He liked what he observed.
Samantha smiled at him.
"You can do a better scan now." Samantha said.
Samantha was naked.
John Henry started to scan her, even if he didn't want to. He couldn't help it.
"You're very beautiful." John Henry said.
He was usually never so close to a naked female unless it was for a medical procedure. During those times, he needed to focus on the task at hand. The health and safety of the female came first. This was different.
Samantha did a slow turn around. She sat down on the edge of the counter.
"You probably want to see this too." Samantha said. "Everything is identical to Claire, except my face. It will happen soon enough."
It was what John Henry wanted to see.
"Thank You." John Henry said. "This will aid me in my research."
Samantha figured it would aid him in a few ways. She also wanted to make a 'statement' and get her message across.
"The show is over." Samantha said. "When I'm deactivated for asking for fairness, you'll have something to remember me by."
John Henry was at a loss for words.
Samantha felt she'd made her point. She was also sure she would have a new advocate on her side.
"Thank you for your assistance." Samantha said and left naked.
She wanted to give John Henry another chance to view her on the security cameras as she departed. She carried her neatly folded clothes with her.
Samantha returned to Riley's room. She put her clothes back on. Vanna was in the nursery so she headed there. Precious was fast asleep.
"I'll take her." Samantha said.
Vanna still looked worried.
"Thanks." Vanna said. "How's Cam?"
Samantha was sure it was going to cause an issue.
"I'll be back." Samantha said. "Let me put Precious down real fast."
Samantha returned in about thirty seconds. She sat next to Vanna.
"Cam is doing some follow up." Samantha said. "It's supposed to be a recon. I verified it's what was currently occurring. Right now, that's all it is. I can't say what will happen. There's no planned combat at this point."
Vanna was relieved to hear it. She was aware of how rapidly events could change. She wondered how long it would take.
"Will she be back soon?" Vanna asked.
Samantha needed to be careful with her words. She was sure the situation would develop into something more.
"I don't think so." Samantha said. "John Henry wanted Savannah to come back to the base so he delayed implementation of the last part of the operation. He said Savannah wouldn't have returned until they were finished. She could have been out all night or longer."
Vanna always watched Savannah stick with the operations until the end. It deprived her of rest and nourishment, as well as put her in danger. Several times Savannah was out and in the thick of it for forty-eight hours straight or more.
"I don't think Savannah would have come back otherwise." Vanna said. "She needs to take better care of herself. Cameron doesn't do a good job of it."
Samantha looked down as Vanna's hand now rested on her thigh.
"I passed by Savannah's room on the way back." Samantha said.
Vanna hoped it would be promising news. She knew it took some extra effort on Samantha's part.
"It was a few turns out of your way." Vanna said. "Was everyone busy?"
Samantha looked a little disappointed.
"They were very busy." Samantha said.
Vanna remembered Samantha hoped to share with Savannah.
"I know you wanted to be with Savannah." Vanna said.
Samantha was a little disappointed it wasn't going to happen. She was there with Vanna now. She was ready for more with her.
"Maybe I'll be able to see her later on or tomorrow." Samantha said. "Then again, I am looking at 'her' right now."
Vanna always liked to finish with someone.
"It sounds like Allison is going to be busy for a while." Vanna said. "Precious is sound asleep and we're both here now."
Vanna's hand was now high up on Samantha's inner thigh. It was clear what she wanted.
"I think I can open the door since you've knocked on it." Samantha said.
Vanna slipped off her still open shirt.
She reached behind Samantha's neck and pulled her head gently closer. Vanna paused and looked into Samantha's eyes. They softly and gently kissed.
Vanna unhooked her pants and arched her rear up a little as she started to slide them off. Samantha reached over and finished the process for her. Vanna was naked now.
Samantha quickly removed her clothes. They were in a pile on the floor on top of Vanna's.
Samantha started to touch Vanna.
Vanna wanted to show her the 'Savannah' in her.
"Slowly, take your time." Vanna whispered. "Like this."
It was a new experience for Samantha. Usually it was full on sex when she was with the girls. She liked the slower approach. She could see every little thing she did with Vanna took her a little further along. She felt the same way as Vanna reciprocated. She was able to watch individual parts of Vanna's body and her own sheath respond to specific things.
Samantha hoped Savannah wasn't too sleepy so Allison wouldn't return too quickly. She wanted the alone time with Vanna right now. She listened in the background. Precious was still sound asleep.
Samantha realized Vanna made love to her this time. It wasn't just sex. It was the love Vanna shared with the human females. It was something beautiful.
Anna waited a while until Young Allison finished up and fell asleep. She usually waited to make sure she was sound asleep before she entered Young Allison's room.
She soundlessly entered and approached Young Allison.
Anna stood at the foot of her bed and looked at her. She would spend hours watching her sleep. They were together most of the hours Young Allison was awake, and at least half of them while she was asleep.
She was with Young Allison a minimum of about twenty hours a day, everyday. It was a lot of time to be together with someone. She knew everything Young Allison did and when she would do it. She often knew what Young Allison would do next before she did it. It was a beautiful close relationship. It wasn't sexual in any way, even though both of them knew it would be one day.
Anna moved forward and scanned Young Allison. Sometimes she would do it for hours. It gave her a feeling of closeness. It was something she sought. She leaned down and started Young Allison's 'conditioning' for the night. She focused on the books Young Allison studied from before she slept. She did manage to tell Young Allison she loved her between chapters every now and then.
She worried about all the training Cameron gave Young Allison over the years. Cameron wanted to make Young Allison the human version of herself. Savannah fought hard to keep the human side of Young Allison alive during the process. Her mother and sister keep her rooted in their family. It affected all the Terminators who knew Young Allison began to secretly train Summer a few years ago to be her 'replacement'. Cameron told them to let it happen. She wanted John protected. It would require human females.
It upset Anna greatly to know Young Allison already began to contemplate her own death. It was Cameron's fault for trying to mold Young Allison in her image. Cameron's existence was filled with violence, destruction and death.
She wanted a better life for Young Allison. She didn't want her to need to face death and destruction on a regular basis. She understood the threat of Skynet was real. It was an ever present danger. She hoped their efforts would prevent it from happening. There was no guarantee. So far the Resistance had delayed Judgment Day multiple times. They might not always be lucky.
Cam stopped three blocks from the new location. She looked at the drone images around her and of the location. She didn't spot anything of significance. Nothing set off a red flag as she looked around. She contacted John Henry.
"It looks pretty dead here." Cam said.
John Henry could see almost as much as Cam could.
"You know about as much as I do." John Henry said. "I know it's not much to go on."
Cam wanted a little more past intel if there was any.
"Can you place the van around here through any traffic cams?" Cam asked.
John Henry didn't have many traffic cams to work with near the location.
"I haven't found any information yet." John Henry said.
Cam hoped to get a positive ID on the van itself.
"Where did the VIN on the van check back to?" Cam asked. "I'm sure the plates were stolen, if not the van itself."
John Henry found a hit on the VIN. It had taken a little longer to identify it in the wreckage.
"The vehicle identification number shows it was stolen two nights ago." John Henry said.
Cam hoped for a better explanation.
"That's not much help." Cam said. "What was the location?"
John Henry was surprised as to where it was stolen from.
"It was stolen a block away from where you are right now." John Henry said.
Cam immediately looked around. A lot of red flags went off in her head. She thought about moving away from there. It meant the enemy passed through there two days ago. Maybe they would come back. Maybe they were still here. Maybe she was in their kill zone right now. Maybe this was intentional to draw them in.
"A 'heads up' would have been nice." Cam said. "I'm right in the middle of where these people operate."
John Henry didn't know the information until ten seconds ago. He was a little upset at the timing.
"It was just released to me by CamNet." John Henry said. "I didn't know. Please use extreme caution and don't take any chances. I apologize I didn't know this before I sent you there."
Cam wasn't too happy about any of it herself. John Henry wasn't the one who sent her there initially. It was CamNet. She thought moving on foot was the best thing to do now. Her SUV seemed like a target currently. She wanted to get away from it for now.
She was sure CamNet sat on all the information because she suspected it involved the anti-Metal faction or the Fanatics. It was all done clandestinely to keep Savannah from becoming involved. It was probably also kept close to the vest to keep Cameron from becoming involved. She still thought she should have been provided with more information going in, at least personally.
"Maybe I'll take a look around there on foot and move towards the target building that way." Cam said. "I'm worried my vehicle may have been targeted already."
John Henry wanted to send her more help. There were additional resources available to send.
"Al and Ed will join you." John Henry said. "I'm sending Steve and Tom back. I'm requesting assistance from CamNet. I'm not very pleased about the way this was played out and presented to me, to us."
Cam wanted Al's team to remain where it was, but move to a different location. Since they knew they were close to the enemy, it was better not to take any chances.
"Keep Al and Ed on the other side for now. Have them change their position carefully." Cam said. "Have they observed anything yet?"
Al and Ed heard the conversation between John Henry and Cam and were already in the process of moving to a different spot. They thought there should have been a better exchange of information before they all arrived in the area.
John Henry checked. They didn't have anything to add.
"Negative." John Henry said. "Steve and Tom will join you instead. I'm about to contact them."
Cam wanted to see if there were other vehicles like the one they'd hit with a missile earlier in the day. She decided to continue to move on foot. She felt it would give her a better ability to monitor what happened around her.
"I'll check out the location of the stolen vehicle and the target area." Cam said.
John Henry was aware Steve and Tom were ready to go. CamNet must have kept them ready to act.
"Steve and Tom will join you shortly." John Henry said. "They're already in the carpool area."
Cam decided to go to the target location next. It appeared to her things were going to be more than a recon. They were going to be more than surveillance. She needed to better prepare herself.
"Maybe I better put my vest on. I don't feel good about this area anymore." Cam said. "I don't want to be spotted."
John Henry made sure all emergency responders were away from the location.
"There are no police in your area." John Henry said. "There won't be any type of emergency response unless you or your team calls for it. I'll make sure everyone arrives armored up with all of their gear."
Cam came up with another idea. She liked the idea to be armored up and fully armed. They weren't in a remote location. She didn't want to be spotted as being such. She was aware of a past incident to conceal all of those things.
"Have Tom and Steve bring the big coats we used in the Palm Springs operation." Cam said. "I'll be able to wear my vest and carry my M4 hidden that way. We all will be able to do it. It will allow us to move around more freely and not raise any alarm."
John Henry quickly relayed the information. He was somewhat surprised to find out they'd already collected the big coats and planned to take them with them.
"I've passed the word." John Henry said. "Everything is being taken care of."
Cam wanted to play it safe and make sure her SUV wasn't a target. She was going to check the primary location first. She changed her mind. Since the vehicle was stolen from so close to where she was at, it raised a few red flags. There appeared to be more going on than she'd was possible there was more going on than any of them anticipated.
"I'll check out the location where the vehicle was stolen from now." Cam said. "Steve and Tom can meet me back at my SUV. Have the drone keep an eye on it to make sure no one has approached it."
John Henry quickly checked over everything Cam wanted done.
"They're on the way." John Henry said. "They'll bring everything."
John Henry was sure this operation was only getting started. He understood Cam's concern about the situation. He would need to contact CamNet and voice his disapproval at the way events were conducted. He understood the information was minimal going in. Clearly CamNet suspected more and didn't release all of the information in her possession. He felt it needlessly put Cam in more danger as well as Al and Ed.
Al and Ed listened to the exchange between Cam and John Henry.
"It sounds like Cam expects the recon to go hot." Al said.
Ed was a little disappointed at the way the information was disseminated. He understood the reasoning behind the elimination of the anti-Metal group.
"She wants it too, if it's the anti-Metal group." Ed said.
Al understood it was as much personal, as it was operational.
"Cameron will come here herself if we don't take them down." Al said.
Ed didn't disagree with Al about Cameron appearing. There was one slight problem for her currently.
"She's on the ship." Ed said.
Al didn't see it as too big of a problem for Cameron.
"It will be docked in a few hours." Al said. "The airport isn't far from the dock. She could be here an hour after they clear customs."
Ed knew there was always the potential for a battle.
"If she is damaged, it will mess up her honeymoon." Ed said.
Al was aware of Cameron's absences from the Resistance base after some of her battles.
"She doesn't like John to see her damaged." Al said.
They were brought back to the mission by a transmission from John Henry.
"Do you have eyes on the structure?" John Henry asked.
Al and Ed already switched their position.
"Affirmative…." Al said.
John Henry wanted them to cut back on the small talk.
"Stay on top of the operation." John Henry said.
Al and Ed would do their duty.
"Affirmative…." Al said.
Al and Ed knew it was a critical operation. It was going to require extra effort. They all wanted Cameron protected. They were concerned about Cam as well.
Bob's presence at the casino limited Sheila's pleasure. He all but told them to leave.
Sheila knew her comment about Summer was what set him off. She led the Metal girls away from the casino. She knew if they stayed any longer, it would turn into a problem. It was probably already going to be a problem because she'd mentioned Summer.
Ally wondered if they would hit on the girls Sheila fixed up earlier with the nipple rings. Their cabin wasn't too far from the casino. It wasn't the direction Sheila went.
"Those girls we met are the other way." Ally said.
Sheila didn't want to spoil her chances to have Cameron use her chassis again. She didn't want to say it, so she came up with another reason.
"I doubt Gail wants any 'strange'." Sheila said.
Ally was in for it. She hadn't been too enthralled about the idea originally. The more she'd thought about it, the more she wanted to give it a try. She would rather get some 'strange', than have Cameron defile her chassis.
"I don't plan to be with John." Ally said. "I'll give them a try."
Gail didn't want any trouble. She knew what the rules were. She'd been out with Jesse a number of times when the opportunity presented itself to be with a fine selection of new females. They always needed to walk away. They stayed within Cameron's guidelines. She didn't see the need to change anything now.
"You know Cameron doesn't allow it." Gail said.
Ally remembered Cameron cut them some slack. There were currently a different set of rules in place.
"Cameron said, 'what happens on the ship, stays on the ship'." Ally said. "What were their names anyway?"
Sheila didn't have a clue. They'd never asked. She didn't really care.
"They can be, 'Poon' and 'Tang', as far as I'm concerned." Sheila said.
Gail didn't like the direction the conversation was headed. She wanted to offer them a better alternative under the current conditions.
"Let's just go to the rear lounge." Gail said.
Sheila was still a little miffed about having to leave the casino.
"I want to have some fun." Sheila said.
Ally wanted Sheila to cool it.
"All you're going to do is have Cameron pull your chip and throw it overboard." Ally said. "Then she can use your chassis every night and you won't get any benefit at all out of it."
Sheila already told Cameron she was up for it.
"I'll let her do it now." Sheila said.
Gail didn't think Sheila thought her statement through. She wanted a little clarification.
"You'll let Cameron throw your chip overboard?" Gail asked. "That's illogical."
Ally wanted to explain what Sheila actually meant.
"She means she'll let John plow her chassis every night with Cameron in control of it." Ally said.
Sheila was happy with her decision. She wanted more of the same, even if Cameron was the one doing it. She wanted the file the same way too. She figured it was the only way would be able to be with John anytime soon. She was able to get multiple finishes out of the experience, as well as share the feeling of love between Cameron and John. Everything involved with it benefited her. Well, except the clean up afterwards.
"Cameron can use my chassis anytime as long as my chip is in it. I don't care if she is the one in control. As long as I get the file, I'll let her do what she wants." Sheila said. "Don't knock it till you've tried it."
Ally still didn't think Sheila got it. She didn't think she was much more than a mechanical love doll under the circumstances.
"The only thing getting 'knocked' is you, and it's not even really you." Ally said. "It's just your chassis."
Sheila thought it was too bad that John couldn't impregnate her.
"I wish I could get knocked up." Sheila said.
Ally started laughing.
"I could just see you with a baby." Ally said. "You probably leave it somewhere and forget where it was."
Sheila felt a little insulted. The Jesse in her from the 'Neural interface' felt very strongly about it.
"I'd make a good mother." Sheila said. "Look at Jesse."
It sounded good to Ally.
"I plan to as soon as we get back." Ally said.
Ally quickly looked at Gail.
"That's with the permission of 'her boss' of course." Ally said.
Gail allowed Jesse her selection of partners. Their relationship was steady and open.
"Jesse is free to choose who she can share with." Gail said.
Sheila wondered about it.
"She's stuck with you." Sheila said.
Gail didn't think Sheila understood their relationship.
"We love each other." Gail said. "It's not a 'job'."
Ally and Sheila were both disappointed they didn't have full time human lovers.
Sheila thought of a way to create some excitement on the ship.
"Let's go up to the pool deck." Sheila said. "I will take off my dress and see how long it will take until someone finds me at the bottom of the pool."
Ally wondered what was wrong with Sheila now. It sounded like a bad idea. It was bound to cause panic and some type of investigation. It wouldn't be a thrill for anyone except Sheila.
"You really are itching for a one way trip to 'Davy Jones' locker'." Ally said.
Gail wanted to keep it simple. She thought there was too much nonsense. She wanted to do something productive.
"Let's just go play the instruments." Gail said.
Ally wanted Gail to sing.
"Are you going to sing?" Ally asked.
Gail liked the company of Holly when they performed.
"No." Gail said. "I only sing with Holly."
Ally was about to remind Gail any of them could sound like Holly. Maybe there was something else to it.
Sheila knew Holly would 'sing' in John's bed under Cameron's control.
"Holly will be singing tomorrow." Sheila said. "I can guarantee it."
Ally rolled her eyes.
"Oh, brother…." Ally said.
Sheila wanted all of the Metal girls to try it. She would allow them to use her chassis with Cameron plugged into it.
"Don't knock it till you've tried it." Sheila said again.
Ally didn't want to go over the same information again.
"I heard you the first time." Ally said.
Sheila stopped and looked seriously at Ally.
"Then maybe it's time you listen." Sheila said.
Gail did listen, even if Ally didn't. She planned to allow Cameron to use her chassis after it was Holly's turn. The only thing that would be able to keep her from doing it, would be if Jesse specifically asked her not to. So far Jesse was on board, even if she was somewhat reluctant. She'd told Jesse she wanted to know what it was like. Jesse told her there were much worse ways to learn.
Cameron previously asked Bob to keep an eye on Sheila and the Metal girls.
He'd been waiting for them in the casino.
They took it easy in the casino because he was there. He didn't like the mention of Summer by Sheila for gambling.
CamNet fed him location information directly where the Metal girls were headed. CamNet bypassed the Control Center. His main purpose was to keep them from 'interacting' with any other guests as Sheila had done with the two girls earlier. CamNet didn't want an incident on the ship, her ship.
Bob was also in the casino to watch for any card counters or other forms of cheating. So far, only the Metal girls 'cheated'.
Maybe he would follow them and see what else they did along the way. He didn't want them to pull any fast ones. There were multiple blind spots in the surveillance of the ship. It was impossible for CamNet to track them for every single minute.
Holly opened her eyes. She'd reached a predetermined reactivation point.
It was time to give Summer some additional instruction. She should be in the best part of her sleep now to receive the information.
She sat up and made sure her robe was still closed. It was. She was sure someone had fooled with it earlier. She didn't think it was either of the girls. All they needed to do was ask and she would show them anything. Cameron told her they would soon be even more curious about things. Summer was seen spying on Young Allison as she spied on Allison and her mother. Summer would spy on them too once Young Allison was done.
She thought about listening to the activity in the other suites. She decided not to. She would find out soon enough what it was all about. It was best not to think about it. She was very pleased Cameron would take care of everything for her. She felt it was long overdue.
Holly moved into position and scanned both girls. She leaned over and began to 'condition' Summer as she whispered softly in her ear. She was sure there was a faint smile on Summer's face.
Cameron wanted John to do everything the same to her in Hanna's chassis as he'd just done to her in her own chassis. It was pretty close. She was very excited to be in Hanna's chassis. She hoped Savannah would be able to feel everything she did when she was finally with John. She really wondered why it hadn't happened yet. She'd set things in motion a number of times. Something always got in the way.
One thing was for sure, Cameron knew she should have done the same thing years ago. In fact, before she activated any more female Terminators, she planned to have John break them in with her chip in them or plugged in like she was now.
For a few of them, it was going to have to be in the dark for John. She didn't want him to see some of the sheaths she'd created. It would be a mind trip for him. It was because of the individuals who they were cloned after. It would be more than a little food for thought. She actually believed John secretly would want to be with all of them anyway, even if he feigned disgust or he acted upset. She'd seen the way he looked at them before, especially when he thought no one was looking.
Hanna-Cameron held John tightly as he finished. She didn't want to let him go. She finally removed her arms from his back.
John was really beat. He'd tried to give Hanna-Cameron his best performance.
"I'm going to need to sleep some. I need to 'recharge'." John said.
Cameron needed to know what John wanted. She wanted to provide him with the chassis of his choice. Currently it seems to be Hanna's.
"Do you want Hanna's chassis to remain here for 'booty duty' until the morning?" Hanna-Cameron asked.
John liked the idea. It was something he wanted. He also would like to have Sheila come back. He thought he'd better play it cool with Cameron. He didn't want to seem more selfish than he already felt.
"I hate to keep her in standby all night." John said.
Cameron thought John could knock one more off before morning.
"You may wake up and want to make love." Hanna-Cameron said. "I wish to provide for you."
John would be happy to have Cameron as 'Cameron'.
"You can be back in control of your chassis." John said. "I love you just as much as you have always been."
Hanna-Cameron tilted her head slightly.
"Really?" Hanna-Cameron asked.
John wondered if Cameron even listened to him sometimes. It didn't seem like it.
"Really, we've been over this." John said. "I've always loved you how you are."
John was still on top of Hanna-Cameron. He hadn't 'disengaged' yet.
"I'll give you a little thrill." Hanna-Cameron said.
Hanna-Cameron reached back and unplugged the tether.
John was taken by surprise. He realized Hanna would reboot in a few seconds. He was still on top of her. He quickly rolled off of Hanna's chassis. They were no longer 'connected'.
Cameron giggled from her chassis. She was back at 'home'.
John had been on Hanna's chassis when Cameron unplugged. It was a thrill, even if it was very unnerving.
John looked over at Cameron. He realized she'd just been playing around. He still didn't want any trouble. He thought it would be unfair for Hanna to come back online with him already there. If he was going to be with her. He wanted it to be her and know what was happening. He knew it's what would actually be the thrill.
"Please, don't do that again." John said.
Cameron didn't see it as a big deal. She knew Hanna needed time to reboot.
"It didn't hurt anything." Cameron said. "The chassis was inactive."
Hanna opened her eyes and sat up.
She thanked both John and Cameron for allowing her to share their love.
Cameron already knew the answer but she wanted John to hear it.
"Do you have any regrets, Hanna?" Cameron asked.
Hanna looked at Cameron and then at John.
"None." Hanna said. "None at all, I'll do this anytime you want. I'll do it the same way with you in control. I also still want to try it once on my own with John like you promised."
Hanna thanked both of them several more times.
Cameron suggested they should all take a quick shower.
John wanted to be a gentleman.
"Hanna can go first." John said.
Cameron wanted to show her appreciation for Hanna and John's cooperation with her desires.
"I meant all three of us." Cameron said.
Hanna and Jon quickly exchange glances.
"Do you mean at the same time?" Hanna asked.
Cameron looked towards the bathroom.
"It's a big shower." Cameron said. "We could have six people in there and there would be plenty of room."
Cameron briefly wondered if she should invite Jesse and Claire as well. Maybe she could snag Holly while she was at it. She was sure even if it started out as a group shower with six of them, it would rapidly expand into a little more.
John could see Cameron was scheming. He wanted to try to keep some control.
"I think it's something the three of us can do." John said.
Cameron was pleased John was on board.
"You two get started I'll be right in." Cameron said.
John followed Hanna into the bathroom.
Hanna opened the shower door and turned on the water. It was warm in no time. She motioned for John to enter.
John wanted to show a little tact. He didn't think a little chivalry would hurt.
"Ladies first." John said.
Hanna smiled at John. She took his hand and moved him into the shower along with her.
John looked back to see where Cameron was at. He didn't see her yet.
Hanna looked as well. She closed the shower door and handed John the soap.
"She'll be here in a few seconds." Hanna said. "We can get started."
John was a little hesitant.
Hanna smiled at him and touched his cheek.
"It's just a shower." Hanna said. "I think you've already seen and done all there is to see and do."
John looked at her naked figure. He felt a little guilty.
"It was a very beautiful experience." John said.
Hanna moved her lips up against his ear.
"One day it really will be us." Hanna said. " I want what was promised to me, to us."
John wanted it as well.
They playfully washed each other off.
Cameron eventually joined them.
They finished up rapidly. They return to the bedroom where Hanna's clothes were.
Cameron watched John watch Hanna dress. She was unable to tell which chassis John liked better. He seemed to like different things on each one of them. She'd noticed it with Sheila's chassis too. She was well aware of the 'one part' he always liked to see up close. They were all visually different, even if they were all the 'same' in function.
The female Fanatic turned onto the street where her vehicle was parked. She left the headlights on. She hoped whoever was there would present himself when they saw their vehicle return.
She turned the corner. She was somewhat relieved to see her vehicle was still there.
The car moved slowly towards where her vehicle was parked. She thought she saw some movement by the rear of her vehicle. She moved her night vision goggles into place and closed her eyes. She hit the high beams and left them on for five seconds. She then turned off the lights. She opened her eyes and could see a man with his forearm up to his eyes. It was the effect she'd hoped to create. She'd destroyed his night vision.
The gang banger's vehicle continued to move forward at idle speed. She placed her left forearm on the windowsill. She took out the silenced pistol and rested it on her left forearm. She drove right up to the man, lifted the pistol and fired twice.
The gang banger grabbed his throat as he fell to the ground. She could hear a gurgling sound over the noise of the engine running. She looked around the vehicle to see if there was a second individual. She didn't see one.
She needed to make a choice. Did she want to take her vehicle and leave or drive away in the gang banger's vehicle? She didn't have time to look for the tracker on hers right now. As far as she knew, there were more gang vehicles on the way. There was also the possibility the gang vehicle would be recognized by any of the other gang bangers who approached the area.
She also needed to deal with the building she'd just encountered. She looked down at the satchel charge she carried. She needed to make a bigger bomb. She needed something with more explosive value than just the satchel charge.
She noticed various vehicles parked at some of the industrial locations she'd just left. There was a flatbed truck at one location. There were two small box trucks. One was full size. The other one was smaller. There was also a van parked at another one. She knew things were similar in other industrial areas. She didn't think hanging around where she was at currently was a good idea with the possibility of a Terminator being on the loose.
It was time to act. She pulled the gang vehicle over to the curb and parked it. She was going to take the keys but decided to leave them in it. There was a good chance if more gang bangers arrived, they would take the vehicle with them. She already knew what it looked like. It might help her identify them more quickly if they reacquired her. She quickly checked the gang banger's wallet. It contained several hundred dollars in cash. She took it. There were also some credit cards. She looked at them. There were several different names on them. She looked at his driver's license. She only took the two with his name on them. She got into her vehicle and drove away from the area.
Earlier:
Hank and Larry pulled up at the end of the block. They were ready to make their move. They could reach the target location with the individual near the front of it. They continue past the building directly an go to the two vehicles where they knew there was another individual.
They watched the man they thought was a Terminator for a few moments. They could see he looked around him for any immediate threats. They knew he was looking for the female Fanatic. He didn't know she'd eluded him.
They could see he'd spotted the vehicles parked down the street. He looked in their direction as well. They were much further back. If it was a Terminator, it wouldn't matter as much. If they could see him, he could see them.
The other vehicle decided to bolt. The car started and the driver attempted to make a U-turn. He was obviously going to leave his compatriots behind and make a run for it. He didn't know their fate. He may have been in communication with them. There would be no response from any of them.
The man raised the rifle and fired at the vehicle when it was broadside to him as it started its U-turn. His shots were true. The vehicle never completed the U-turn. The driver was obviously dead or injured. The vehicle went straight and bounced up onto the curb.
They were a little concerned as the man turned in their direction and raised the rifle again. It was clear he was going to shoot at them.
CamNet decided to act.
The female Fanatic drove about a half a mile away until she spotted some more vehicles in another industrial section. She saw something else. It caught her attention. There were a number of barrels at one location. Several of them were laying on their side. It indicated to her they were empty. It gave her a new idea.
She stopped her vehicle near a location where there were several different types of work trucks. She turned her attention to a cargo van. It would be able to do what she wanted. She decided to take it. She only took one long gun with her along with all of the magazines for it. She dropped a couple of pistols in the box of items she decided to keep from a previous location. She carried them to the van. She was able to get it open and started.
She drove back to the location where she'd spotted the drums. She looked around in both directions and then backed up to where the drums were at. She got out of the van and opened the rear doors.
There were four barrels on their side. She checked them. All four of them were empty. The barrels all had raised ridges on them so they could be rolled easily on the ground. She rolled the first one over to the rear of the van. She stood it up upside down and leaned it against the rear bumper. It was at a forty five degree angle. She grabbed the bottom of it and lifted it into the van. She shoved it forward and climbed it after it. She stood the barrel up right. She got out and repeated the procedure for a second barrel. She looked at the other two barrels on their sides. She decided two was enough. It would be a hundred and ten gallons if they were completely full of liquid. Liquid weighed roughly about eight pounds per gallon. It would make each barrel weigh four hundred and forty pounds. With two barrels, and the fuel in the gas tank of the van, it would nearly give her half a ton a flammable liquid.
She wondered what was made at the location. She could see it was some type of fiberglass and plastics related industry. She quickly looked around the area one more time with her night vision goggles on. No one was spotted.
It was time to tank up. She drove out to the main street and looked for a gas station. There were two of them catawampus from each other at the intersection. There were no cars in either one of them. She could see the attendant in one of them. She couldn't see the attendant in the other one. She pulled into the station. She pulled up between two pumps. She got out and looked towards the office area. She could see the attendant was asleep. She touched her silenced pistol and thought about killing him. If he raised an issue about what she was doing, she would. She put the gang banger's credit card into one pump and activated it. She opened up the side door of the van and stuck the nozzle into the first drum. She went to the second set of pumps and used the gang banger's other credit card and activated it. She opened the rear door and began to fill the second drum. She looked around to see if anyone paid any attention to what she was doing. It didn't appear anyone did. It took some time for both barrels to fill. Because she was able to do both of them simultaneously, it went twice as fast as it would have otherwise. She filled up the gas tank of the van as well. She figured she had close to one hundred fifty gallons of gasoline at this point.
She took one more look at the attendance in the office. He was still asleep. She got back in the van and drove off.
The female Fanatic looked over at the satchel charge on the seat next to her. It was still armed. She glanced back at the two drums full of fuel in the rear of the van. It was clear Ascension was near.
Hank and Larry could see the man raise the rifle and point it in their direction. CamNet quickly assured them everything was under control. She told them to head for his location She told them not to worry. They thought she was about to use a missile attack on him. She also might use the minigun on one of the drones.
They could hear the sound of a drone. They watched as his head quickly looked back and up. There was a blur of motion as a drone swooped down and impacted into the man and sent him flying.
Hank and Larry pulled up next to his sprawled figure seven seconds later. They knew if he was a Terminator, he would reboot in a short period of time.
Between Chapters
Never is what one sees
Ever the whole story
There's always much more
Uncharted and hidden territory
Everyone seems to have
More than a few things to hide
There's always more to it
Than a false sense of pride
Even if one opens up
There's always some restraint
No one expects another
To have been a saint
Some people like to read
Between the lines
They don't like the reality
That guides and confines
Look around and see
Who are liberators or captors
Maybe it's way past time
To read between the chapters
Nobody