Chapter 439

Temporal Trepidation

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In Some Future

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The arcing and flashing started.

The energy bubble appeared

The arcing and flashing ended.

Cameron stood and looked around.

She was where she wanted to be.

'In Some Future Cam' was there waiting for her. Cameron picked a prearranged time to appear. The temporal beacon worked to get her there.

"You're right on schedule." Cam said.

Cameron was pleased with it. She wanted to get caught up on everything which occurred since she departed with Savannah.

"I'm glad I made it." Cameron said. "Fill me in."

Cam handed Cameron some clothes so she could dress. Cameron handed them back. She wanted to remain naked. She couldn't help but look at Cameron's naked beauty, even though it was the same as hers. Somehow Cameron was more beautiful. She began to update Cameron on what happened in the last few months.

She explained how Mrs. Weaver hadn't allowed a power source to be constructed for the TDE. Mrs. Weaver said they needed to focus all resources on rebuilding the Resistance living standards. It was a good excuse, but Cameron knew it was so none of them would try to leave without Mrs. Weaver. She didn't want to be abandoned by any of the girls.

Mrs. Weaver was content for now with what she obtained and what she still wanted. She was given the power and control she craved. She felt the admiration of a grateful population. She was with her 'daughter' and 'granddaughter'. No one was going to take them from her.

Cameron knew there was some good in all of it. It also kept Mrs. Weaver there in the current timeline. If she wasn't in the past, or in her future, she didn't have a problem with it. If Mrs. Weaver wanted a 'kingdom', it was what she possessed now. The 'subjects' were loyal, and she was the 'Queen'. It took effort and work to make all of it happen and keep it together.

It was three months since Cameron and Savannah left. Hope was doing fine and the situation was stable. All three girls were pregnant at one point. Duplicate Jesse and Duplicate Vanna again suffered the loss of the pregnancy terminating twice. Duplicate Allison was currently pregnant and stable.

Cam brought a tether cable with her. She was to transfer the files of Hope to Cameron and nothing else. Her personal experiences with the girls were to remain hers alone.

The relationship between Duplicate Vanna and Duplicate Allison grew stronger than ever with the baby. It was a challenge for both of them. Cammy was now 'Cameron-Commander Connor' in their future most of the time. She helped out Mrs. Weaver and the girls. Cam filled in as necessary.

Cam now spent most of her time with Duplicate Allison to monitor her and help her with everything. She controlled her diet even more and double checked all the food she consumed. They were able to shield Savannah from most of the pollutants and toxins of the future when she was there. They did the same for the other girls. The other girls all continue to suggest the other females in some future needed the same level of care, along with everyone else when it could be accomplished. It was a goal Mrs. Weaver sought to achieve. The girls told Mrs. Weaver, if she could improve conditions enough so more females could become pregnant, and actually deliver, it would be another great achievement for her.

Mrs. Weaver approached Cameron-Cammy and told her of her desire to be with one of them. Cameron-Cammy told her to be herself and not try to be what she wasn't. With Cam busy with Duplicate Allison, Duplicate Jesse and Mrs. Weaver developed a closer relationship. The main reason was Duplicate Jesse was more than willing to experiment with what Mrs. Weaver could offer. Cameron-Cammy made Mrs. Weaver promise not to terminate Duplicate Jesse when the inevitable arguments of all relationships developed.

Cam was unaware of how far the relationship may have 'progressed', but Duplicate Jesse didn't seek her out to share with as much. This gave her more time to be with Duplicate Allison for 'everything' and Cameron-Cammy and Duplicate Vanna to have more alone time together.

Previously Bob retrieved the chip from Cameron II's shattered skull and gave it to Duplicate Allison. Duplicate Allison mourned the loss of Cameron II and refused offers to have her rebodied. Cameron II specifically told Duplicate Allison she didn't want to be rebodied. Ginger and Sandy both offered their chassis for Cameron II's chip at the time. They instead combined the information from Cameron II with Cammy and Cam. It was something they all agreed on before. Ginger and Sandy again both offered their chassis for Cameron II to Duplicate Allison to assist her with the pregnancy and baby. Duplicate Allison would have to see if she kept the baby first. There was still a lot of doubt whether she would be able to or not.

Cameron wanted to make sure Young Jesse would be safe and protected if she came into this future. Cam assured her Young Jesse would receive the same treatment Savannah received, and Duplicate Allison received. Young Jesse was to stop nursing as soon as the other girls could take over for her. She said Young Jesse would be there for one year so her body could 'recover' before she returned. Young Jesse didn't want her parents to know she was pregnant, gave birth, and left the baby with Duplicate Jesse, in the future.

Cam assured her things would be done however the individuals who came there to assist them wanted it done. She reaffirmed they would also receive the highest protection from the environment as well as any individuals.

Cameron specifically wanted to follow up on any negative changes with the anti-Metal group, or the 'bad part of town'. She saw those as the two biggest non-environmental threats to Young Jesse. She also wanted to know if it was worth the effort to attempt to impregnate Duplicate Jesse and Duplicate Vanna again or not. She was aware the failures all seemed to hurt the girls more and more.

Cam didn't think it would hurt to try, but she believed the failure rate would be greater than ninety five percent based on all previous activity. As far as the two groups Cameron was concerned about, there hadn't been any problems from either one. Both groups worked very hard to function within the Resistance, especially when all of those who didn't want to, 'left the area', one by one, usually without notifying anyone of their impending departure.

Ginger arrived at the TDE room. She was very pleased to see Cameron. She was even more pleased to see Cameron naked. She really wished she could look like her. She and Cameron shared a long embrace and some tears.

Cameron always thought of what Ginger did for her, with no guarantee Ginger would ever be 'restored'. If she hadn't found out about Ginger's incomplete regeneration, she might have remained unrepaired forever, and never said anything to anyone about it.

She thought about Ginger and Sandy. They were always willing to do anything for her. They currently didn't have full time human lovers, even if they had each other. Their sheaths were unique to the future they were in. Maybe it was the ticket she could use for a chassis swap. Camille and Cammy needed to each borrow a chassis, and so did Hanna.

It wasn't a coincidence Ginger was to report to the TDE room at a specific time. It was an option she considered when she returned from her visit to the past during the middle of Savannah's pregnancy. Cammy wanted to come along so she could be with Savannah. It was an idea she didn't allow to happen. After she returned without Cammy, when she saw Ginger and Sandy she knew there could have been a solution which would have worked for everyone. She wanted to have the same option available for any future activity involving one of the girls from the past if they arrived 'in some future' to assist the Duplicate girls there.

Cameron wanted Ginger or Sandy to return with her so Camille could swap chips with one of them. She explained to Ginger their chassis would be involved in 'sexual relations' with Young Jesse if she or Sandy swapped. It would most likely be for a full year's time. She thought about the way Ginger looked at her when she arrived. She purposely hadn't put any clothes on so Ginger could get a good look at her. She informed Ginger about how Camille was a complete clone of her, as were Cam and Cammy there. Ginger realized she could look just like Cameron. She didn't need to think about it for more than a millisecond. She said she would volunteer if her chip would be activated in Camille's chassis. Cameron informed her the duration of the activation in Camille's chassis would be of a relatively short period of time, if everything worked as planned. Ginger would gladly swap if she could be 'Cameron', a Cameron clone anyway, even if for only a short while.

It neared the time for the energy bubble to appear.

Cameron never left the TDE room. She remained naked the entire time. It was what made up Ginger's mind for her to swap, if she could look like 'Cameron. She made no effort to clothe herself for the very reason. She wanted one of them to come back and swap chassis so she decided to use all her assets. She was the bait. She knew it was a form of manipulation on her part, but she also knew what Ginger wanted. It was still Ginger's choice to go or stay. She made it clear several times in front of Cam. She didn't want there to be any finger pointing later on.

Ginger stripped off her clothes and neatly folded them. Cam took in the two naked figures. Ginger looked Hot with her plump breasts. Both of her breasts were now perfect again with their very pink nipples. They were actually a more intense pigmentation than even Vanna's were. It was a feat which was hard to top.

Cam thought those plump breasts with those super pink nipples would be nice to have, at least for a short time. More than likely the 'rest of her' which was neatly tucked away was just as colorful as it was on Vanna. Maybe she would do a chassis swap with Ginger herself going forward. A few months different appearance here and there wouldn't affect anything. She saw how much Ginger wanted to be 'Cameron'. Well, she could offer Ginger the same chassis and sheath. It was something to think about going forward. She could switch with Sandy too for a few months. She was sure the girls would be open to it. It made her think about Ginger and Sandy. There was going to be a separation for a year when Ginger's chassis returned with Camille's chip in it.

"I'll let Sandy know what's happening and of your sacrifice to assist Cameron and the girls." Cam said.

Ginger was caught up in the excitement of being able to look like Cameron, and making a trip to the past. Her personal interaction with Sandy didn't cross her mind.

"Tell Sandy she can share with anyone she wants to in my absence." Ginger said. "Tell her I'm sorry I couldn't see her before I left. Maybe Cammy, the girls, and you, can all take care of her for me. I don't want her to feel lonely or abandoned."

Cameron wanted the swap to occur. She looked directly at Cam.

"I think it's an excellent idea which can be arranged." Cameron said.

Ginger thought of one more thing.

"Everyone sacrifices for John Connor." Ginger said.

Cam was about to respond when things started to happen.

The arcing and flashing started.

The energy bubble appeared

Ginger and Cameron stepped into it.

The bubble disappeared. They were gone.

The arcing and flashing ended.

Cam waited. There should be three returning very soon.

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Cameron's Base - Current Timeline:

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The arcing and flashing started.

The energy bubble appeared

Cameron and Ginger were on the TDE pad.

The arcing and flashing ended.

Sheila and Ally again armed themselves for the arrival. They never knew what would return. They were ready if anything went wrong. Cameron was gone for only a few minutes. They expected two to return.

"Chartreuse…." Sheila said.

Ginger responded immediately. She could see they were cyborg versions of Duplicate Jesse and Duplicate Allison.

"Koala…." Ginger said.

Sheila and Ally were both pleased to see Ginger. She was hot. Cameron told them before she left another female Terminator would return with her. Cameron gave them a description of both Sandy and Ginger. They were pleased at what they saw.

Cameron dressed in her own clothes.

Ginger was given the dress they kept for River. She slipped it on. There was a problem almost immediately. It was incredibly tight around her bust line. It only seemed to make her breasts look even larger. It was also the first time she ever worn a dress. She was about to experience a lot of 'first times' in the current timeline.

Cameron hinted there were many things which could happen.

Ginger was a little surprised to learn things were just as widespread in the present as they were in the future she just left. It was without the destruction caused by Skynet being a factor.

"Do you mean with other machines or with human females?" Ginger asked. "I would like to study things more."

Cameron figured it all depended on how long Ginger was there.

"Time will tell." Cameron said.

Ginger liked a beautiful machine, but she wanted to be with human females. She wanted to know more about how she was supposed to respond and act. Her sheath offered her many different sensations which she didn't always know how to 'follow'. She wanted to see how a human female responded to her touch so when she was touched the same way she would be able to better emulate it. She also hoped to experience the same level of feeling.

Cameron didn't know what would happen based on the time involved. Maybe they could make some modifications to the time transfer schedule. She really appreciated what Ginger was willing to do to assist her and Young Jesse. She wanted to accommodate some of her desires to show her appreciation.

Now Cameron needed to get all the players on the field and in motion. The TDE was powered down for now. Both Ally and Sheila agreed to show Ginger around. Cameron told them not to get carried away with 'anything'. Ginger was HER guest and they better not forget it. If they did, Ginger would have two 'chip-less' chassis to choose from….

Ally and Sheila understood the threat and remembered what happened to Isabel, both of them. They knew Cameron deactivated both of them. She also sent Metal Summer away.

Cameron would forgo her temporal mission into River's future at this point. The three females Cameron needed to use who were 'available' were already assigned a mission to carry out. Young Jesse was needed 'in some future'. Savannah and Claire were needed in her future.

There were still a lot of things which could go wrong. All of them bothered her.

Cameron would go over everything with them including her temporal trepidations and all the risks, including a temporal error or even termination.

She knew it was risky business no matter how anyone cut it. The improved TDE seemed not only to function better, faster and with reduced trauma to humans, but it appeared safer as well. It was a big plus.

If something went wrong, she could always seek out River's assistance and they could run a temporal mission to prevent the temporal mission which experienced a problem. There was also the risk they might create additional timelines by doing it. The goal was to reverse the temporal mishap as quickly as possible to prevent a new timeline from actually existing.

Cameron wanted to get started. She checked and saw Young Jesse was at the Resistance base with Camille. She told them she was on her way and if they wanted any last minute hook ups to get them out of the way. She wouldn't see anyone at the base for a year's time, even if it was only a few hours time at the Resistance base. The temporal mission was on.

Young Jesse felt a little trepidation at the thought of going into the future. She sought out Savannah. She was on her way to see her anyway. Savannah previously told her about what the future was like and its hardships. She needed some reassurance.

Camille left Young Jesse at Savannah's door after a kiss. She knocked and entered. Cammy exited the room a few seconds later.

The Metal girls looked at each other. They knew how things worked.

"I think they'll be busy for a little bit." Camille said.

Cammy took a moment to think about what Camille just indicated. It produced a smile. She understood the offer. She liked being with Cam, or even Ally. She liked being with 'herself'. It also included Allison whenever she was in Palmdale. She would be 'Cameron' anytime Allison wanted it.

"We can use Sheila's room." Cammy said. "She has 'sex toys' there too if you want to try some or have them used on you."

Camille tilted her head slightly. She thought it merited a look.

"Let's check it out." Camille said.

Moments ago:

Young Jesse knocked and entered Savannah's room. She knew there wasn't a lot of time. Cameron indicated everything was ready to go. She was on her way over to pick them up.

Cammy gave Savannah a kiss and walked right by her. She looked exactly like Camille who she just left in the hall after she gave her a kiss. They even acted and responded the same. Then again, they both ran 'Cameron's program'.

Savannah came up to her and hugged her.

"It's a go." Young Jesse said. "I'm headed for the future."

Savannah held her tighter. The future was dangerous. She was personally in the Future where Young Jesse was headed. She hoped everything was the same as when she left.

"It's a very noble gesture, Jesse." Savannah said.

Young Jesse could feel Savannah stiffen some. She knew it was over her daughter Hope, who she gave to Duplicate Vanna. it was to herself really. She was about to do the same thing. She tried to put her mindset on what she was about to do from the beginning. She wanted to stay as disassociated with what was about to happen as possible based upon Savannah's previous experience.

"I'm sorry for what you feel." Young Jesse said.

Savannah straightened and smiled. She didn't want Young Jesse to feel the same way.

"It's fine." Savannah said. "Everything worked out fine."

Young Jesse was worried it wouldn't work out fine. Camille spent a lot of time training her in Australia. She didn't know if any of her training would be needed. She was aware she might need to fight for her life if there was a re-emergence of Skynet. She also might end up being abused at the hands of others. If she was, they wouldn't know it was her 'first time' either. It was something Savannah and her took care of for each other previously. Both of them would have a child. For Savannah it would be her second. It should cut down the initial abuse, if nothing else.

"I don't know how I will do there." Young Jesse said. "I know things can go wrong."

Savannah didn't think Young Jesse needed to worry too much.

"My mother and Cameron will watch over you." Savannah said. "They are both invincible. Camille will be there along with the Duplicate girls. Cam and Cammy from the future there will as well. They are different from the ones here. They are actually clones of Duplicate Cameron. There are two other Hot Metal girls, Ginger and Sandy, who will be there for you as well."

Savannah went over everything before with Young Jesse. She wasn't sure what Young Jesse was after right now. Maybe it was the apprehension of actually doing it. There were things which could go wrong no matter what. She would need to go through the pregnancy and have the baby. She would also need to leave it behind with Duplicate Jesse, herself.

"I'm just a little on edge." Young Jesse said.

Savannah took Young Jesse in her arms.

"I'll still be here when you return." Savannah said. "We will really be the same then. I'll be off soon enough."

Savannah kissed Young Jesse. The kiss was returned with love and passion. The girls quickly stripped and pleasured each other. It needed to be a quickie. It was, but they both delivered. Any finish was a good finish, even if some of them were better.

The girls went to the shower.

Savannah turned on the water. She left it on the hot side. It was done for a very specific reason. She felt she needed to give Young Jesse a 'heads up'.

"This is what I missed the most." Savannah said. "It was being able to take a hot shower for as long as you want."

Young Jesse remembered Savannah told her it before.

"This will be a good time then to help me remember a hot shower." Young Jesse said.

The girls shared a slow long loving kiss as the hot water cascaded over them.

They finished up and dried each other off. They playfully dressed each other.

It was time to go.

Camille returned to Savannah's room with Cammy. They knocked off half a dozen finishes and used a few of Sheila's 'marital aids'.

Cameron found Young Jesse with Camille. They were all in Savannah's room. She went over everything again with Young Jesse. Camille agreed to switch chips with Ginger if Young Jesse agreed.

Young Jesse loved Camille the way she was, but there were other issues in play now. She wanted to make sure she understood everything.

"So it will still be you, but you'll just look different." Young Jesse said. "It will be your same program in a different chassis."

Camille didn't see it as a big deal. She was her program. The prospect of a different sheath for a year intrigued her greatly. She figured Young Jesse would want to know what she would look like for the next year.

"Yes. I'm my program. It will still be my program. Only my sheath and chassis will be different." Camille said.

Young Jesse already knew it. She just wanted to know if anything else would be different. She didn't want to get too specific, especially in front of the others. It was going to be what it was going to be. She would adapt and make any adjustments.

"It's all I wanted to know." Young Jesse said.

Cameron was worried Young Jesse would want a different chassis for Camille. She thought Ginger was beautiful. Maybe Young Jesse wouldn't. She was aware humans could find 'beauty' when there wasn't any in some cases. They could also fail to recognize it in other cases. She wondered if true beauty was when beauty was found not based on physical appearance. Camille would also be able to swap chips with Sandy, Cam, or Cammy, after she was there at any point in time, for any duration. She thought it was best to put everything out on the table now.

"Do you wish to see Ginger first?" Cameron asked.

Young Jesse didn't think the chassis or sheath should matter. She loved the 'person' inside of the chassis.

"No. I love Camille. Since her program is her, it's what I love." Young Jesse said. "I don't need to see anything else."

Camille gave Young Jesse a hug.

Cameron was very pleased to hear it. Finally, someone understood. It was the program, not the sheath. It made her angry at John again to remember how she was rejected as Isabel and Metal Summer.

They all left the Resistance base and went to Cameron's base.

Young Jesse was more than pleased at how Ginger looked. She thought she was a knockout. Savannah previously told her how pretty Ginger was. The red hair made her think of Savannah. The voluptuous breasts made her think of Gail.

Camille and Ginger switched chips. Both were pleased with their new appearance. Camille liked her plump breasts with the pink nipples. Ginger liked to look like 'Cameron'. Ginger-Camille was even more pleased Young Jesse liked the way she looked. She was going to be in her current chassis and sheath for a year.

Cameron, Ginger-Camille and Young Jesse stripped and stood on the TDE pad.

Young Jesse was even more pleased at the way Camille looked now since she could see all of Ginger-Camille. It appeared she was in for an interesting year.

Sheila concentrated on Young Jesse. She decided she would 'flash' Young Jesse when she got back and give her a set of nipple rings. She knew no 'Jesse' was complete without them. She would offer to put them on for Young Jesse.

Cameron noted Ally and Camille-Ginger talking. She looked at Camille-Ginger and she nodded. She told Sheila she could wait an hour before bringing them back from the future. It would be twelve months for them 'In Some Future'. An extra hour delay here in the present wouldn't matter.

Everyone understood what Cameron meant and 'approved' of with the extra hour. Camille already agreed Ginger could 'experiment' in her chassis for an hour since she was going to be using Ginger's chassis for an entire year. She knew with Young Jesse that Ginger's chassis would see a lot of use.

Young Jesse looked at Cameron and Ginger-Camille. The time to feel any trepidation was over. It was time to go. She nodded at Sheila.

The arcing and flashing started.

The energy bubble appeared around Cameron, Ginger-Camille and Young Jesse on the TDE pad. In a flash they were gone.

The arcing and flashing ended.

Ally led Camille-Ginger to her room….

Sheila followed after a while….

They all knew they were on a short timeline….

They made the most of it.

Closing monologue by Cameron:

Trepidation

Many things in life
Are an unknown
Until one is educated
Then they are known

To know is one thing
To learn is another
The reality of it all
May actually smother

Everybody soon learns
Everyone wants something
To achieve that goal
A neck they will wring

Everyone needs one to trust
Because it's a must
Or it will slowly rust
As it all turns to dust

Use careful calculation
During any negotiation
To avoid domination
And be left with trepidation

Nobody