Chapter 659
Ice Cream
Anna wanted to take Young Allison to the Fifties and Sixties diner. Claire, Hanna, and Summer were also there along with Bob.
It appeared going to the diner was a big success. The girls all seemed to have a good time with each other.
There was a break in the music.
The girls returned to the table with Bob and Summer. They all saw Summer's new collection of 'animals'. Bob created a series of origami animals for Summer.
Claire looked at Summer's new 'friends'. She thought the craftsmanship was superb. She looked at Bob.
"It's most impressive." Claire said. "These figures show great skill."
Bob hadn't learned on his own. He previously did have a little help from someone who knew a lot about humans, a lot more than he did anyway. He wanted to put the credit where it was due.
"Cameron taught me." Bob said. "She told me I'd be able to make someone happy one day. She was correct."
Summer looked at her mother and then turned to Bob and smiled.
"Bob's the greatest." Summer said.
Bob smiled at all of them. He was pleased he was able to make Summer so happy. It seemed to give him a 'good feeling' inside. He originally questioned the need to learn how to do it. Cameron instructed him anyway. She explained it could serve as a distraction, or a way to please someone.
The waitress stopped by the table and took their order. She was dressed in a period outfit. Sometimes the waitresses wore skates.
They all ordered ice cream, malts, or shakes.
Bob asked Young Allison what else she liked besides the Hot Fudge Sundae she ordered. She told him it was a 'chocolate peanut butter cup' malt. He asked Summer if it sounded good and she said yes. He ordered it for 'himself'. He would actually give it to Young Allison and Summer so they could have some variety. He also wouldn't stand out as not ordering anything when everyone else did. He understood appearances were important in any type of infiltration mission.
Summer would share a 'banana split' with Claire.
Hanna and Anna each got a single scoop of ice cream. One was strawberry, the other was chocolate. They would share with each other but only try a small bite. It was really more of a taste than anything. They would actually do it with all the food the humans around them consumed so they could compile a database. The database became quite disturbing since it appeared the most unhealthy foods were the ones the humans all desired to consume. In other words, if it tasted good, it was most likely bad for the consumer.
The music started to play again and blared in the background as they waited.
Bob's attention perked up when, 'Long Tall Sally' by 'Little Richard', played.
It was one of his favorites. He remembered when Allison played it in the helicopter once. It always reminded him of something when he heard the song, but he could never figure out what it was….
Anna checked with CamNet. She wanted to find out the status of the girls who were still at the house. CamNet indicated everything wound down at the Young residence. She didn't want to call any of the girls, Metal girls or otherwise, and disrupt their 'alone time'. She learned from observing both the human girls and Metal girls at the Young residence they didn't like to be disturbed, especially if they were about to 'finish'. A disrupted 'finish' was very upsetting to them.
Young Allison wanted to bring home some treats for the girls back at the house. She mostly got over her earlier jealousy. It would resurface easily, but she would control it as quickly as she could. She knew Allison was quick to 'bite' and easy to forgive. She seemed to share the same disposition. Evidently it was a trait of every version of Allison Young.
Claire thought it was a good idea and very thoughtful on her part. She was actually surprised her daughter would be so magnanimous towards her older self since they all knew what actually happened. She saw the jealousy in her daughter's eyes and on her face when Savannah interacted with Allison.
She was in no hurry for 'Her Allison' to grow up and start all the 'big girl things'. She knew it would happen soon enough anyway. She was more than willing to take her place with anyone, male, female, or cyborg, to slow her daughter down. She would much rather have her with a female, than with a male. If nothing else, she knew her daughter would receive a lot more enjoyment and pleasure with a female than she ever would with a male.
Anna and Hanna would get a 'take out' order of treats before they departed.
Young Allison danced with Summer for a song. Soon enough it was time to leave. Bob asked for his malt to be put into two 'take out' cups. After the girls were secure in each SUV, he gave them each one. They were even more thrilled with him.
Bob thought Summer would be afraid of him, instead it seemed she really liked him. He didn't know it then, but he would become Summer's favorite Terminator, male Terminator anyway. He knew nobody could compete with Cameron.
The caravan of vehicles was soon headed back to the Young residence. The Detail 4X4 followed behind the two SUVs. They arrived home soon enough without any incidents.
Cameron hoped she would be able to prompt John into being with some of the human females. It didn't look like her little charade was going to work for John to pretend she was 'Savannah'. She still thought it was a good idea. She knew of some of his past thoughts. One of them bothered her greatly. She didn't like being on the receiving end, with John's head next to hers on the left side as he pounded away, as he thought of Future Riley. She would rather he thought of her as 'Savannah' and not 'Future Riley'.
Future Riley stole something very precious from her. It was John's first experience with a female. It was supposed to be her, not anyone else who was with John first. What made it worse, was she offered herself to John many times. She dressed provocatively so he would notice her. He did. She was there for the taking. She always made herself available. Her room, at both locations, was near his.
At the first house there was even a connecting door between their rooms. She always made sure her side was unlocked. John could have entered at any time. She was always ready to receive him. There were many missing and blocked files in her system. She didn't possess any information as to ever having sexual relations with either a male or a female. It was always her belief Future John was with her and erased everything he did.
She was still in a good mood so she decided to make the most of it. She stripped off both of their towels and lifted John onto the bed. She moved her head down and was able to 'start him up' so she could take over. She wasn't sure if she liked to be on the top or the bottom better. When she was on the top, she seemed to have total control. When she was on the bottom, John was the one in control. She remained on top and did all the work. She decided it was better to face towards him, rather than away from him. When she faced towards him, he could see it was her. It wasn't anyone else. She pleasured him until he could be pleasured no more.
Cameron bent down and finished everything off with a long deep kiss.
The mood was spoiled some by her phone. There was a strange tone which emanated from it.
John felt Cameron stiffen. He knew something was wrong immediately.
"What is it?" John asked.
Cameron quickly dismounted him and headed for her phone. She didn't think about the after effects as she pulled away from John. Normally she would try to contain everything. Right now nothing else mattered. The nature of the tone bothered her. She didn't want to get specific with John as to what she suspected.
"It's a message." Cameron said.
John was dissatisfied with her answer. It wasn't just a message. To him it was the indication something was wrong. It didn't appear she was going to tell him. He would need to make his way to the Command Center and find out what was actually going on. He didn't want to make an issue about it. He didn't want her to need to lie either.
"Oh." John said.
Cameron knew it was CamNet with an urgent message. It wasn't quite an emergency message, but it was one which required immediate attention. She looked at the message and saw Steve and Cammy spotted a 'Metal Bitch'. She was now under observation.
She was aware she was out of touch as to exactly everything which transpired. She needed to get caught up. She asked CamNet to fill her in. She also saw where everyone was at and what they were doing. She felt a faint smile as she saw Cammy tried to contact Savannah repeatedly and was still blocked. She noted Cammy even used a pay phone at two separate locations to try to reach Savannah.
She was pleased Savannah was where she belonged. She was with Allison, or at least 'an Allison'. She also wondered about the dynamic with Vanna. As far as she knew, it was something new, at least in this timeline. She knew Future Savannah and Savannah shared with each other more than a few times in her future. It also happened with Duplicate Vanna 'in some future'.
Cameron was able to observe first hand what 'she' looked like when Allison brought her chip back from her future. She also 'observed' every 'Cameron clone' to see if anything was ever 'different'. It never was. They were all the same 'everywhere'. They all shared the same DNA so it was understandable.
Cameron looked around for her clothes and started to get dressed.
"I need to go." Cameron said.
John was a little taken aback. He'd enjoyed Cameron's company and all the sharing they did, especially since she did most of the work. He knew he was spent right now, but he knew he would recharge and be good to go in another half hour or so. He hoped to knock another one off with Cameron then. It didn't appear it was going to be the case. He wanted to know what was going on.
"What? Where?" John asked. "We were having such a good time."
Cameron originally went to their room to please John. It was her primary reason for going there. It wasn't for herself, even though she was able to derive some pleasure out of it. She wanted to please John and she believed she did. She didn't want him to feel neglected. There was always so much to do with the war against Skynet. It was a good thing she didn't sleep. She was pleased she accomplished what she set out to do for John.
'YOU did.' Cameron thought.
She wanted to keep everything simple. She didn't want to seem rude or condescending. She knew sometimes she could be a little abrasive without really trying. It wasn't her intent.
"I know, it was wonderful, John." Cameron said as she gave John a kiss. "Thank you."
Before John could say anything, Cameron was out the door with her top still in her hand.
Riley just exited out of her room. She was a little surprised at what she saw.
Cameron was about out to put her bra on when she spotted Riley.
"Hi, Riley." Cameron said.
Riley was thrilled to see Cameron wearing a set of nipple rings. She was aware Cameron did it from time to time, but not all the time like Jesse and Sheila did. It was really something she wanted to try. If she wasn't pregnant, she would ask Cameron to do it for her like she did for Jesse. No. She better not. She was just glad she was able to enjoy the view. Cameron was stunning with or without any jewelry.
"You look Hot." Riley said. "As always."
Cameron paused putting her bra on. She looked down at her breasts where Riley's gaze was fixated and figured she referred to her nipple rings. She was going to take them out before she left, but because she left in such a hurry they were still in. She would deal with them later on. She could always take them out when she was driving. She wondered if she should have stopped by Sheila's room and picked up a larger set. There were other sets with much larger diameters, as well as heavier gauges. Sheila switched them out from time to time. She would save it for another time. She was sure Riley would have been even more impressed.
"Thanks." Cameron said.
Cameron finished dressing as she hurried away.
Riley turned and watched her as Cameron put everything on and disappeared around the corner.
Riley looked back at John's room. She paused for a moment. She slowly let out her breath and moved on. She briefly thought about what might have been, and apparently was with Future Riley. She didn't want any trouble for John and Cameron, especially not after everything Cameron helped her with.
She continued along and moved away from John's room without looking back. She would never be the one to initiate anything between them. She wasn't so sure she would be able to resist if John ever came calling. No. She would never hurt Cameron. She would rather die first. Cameron was the greatest. She loved her very much. She would give anything to be with Cameron. She reached down and touched her belly. Anything to be with Cameron….
John looked around the empty room and at the door Cameron left through. He wasn't sure of everything which just happened. He was pretty sure Cameron did want him to pretend she was 'Savannah'. Maybe he should have. It wouldn't have been the first time, and he doubted it would have been the last.
He thought about taking another shower, but just didn't feel like it. If Cameron would have stayed, he would have liked to. He cleaned up a little and got dressed. He spent a moment to look at himself in the mirror before he left his room. Who was he? He shrugged his shoulders and moved on. He headed towards the Command Center.
John Henry saw Cameron quickly leave John's room and dress herself along the way. He also noted she now wore a set of nipple rings. He wasn't surprised to see John emerge from the room a short while later. He didn't seem to be in any type of hurry. He wondered if he would stop and get some food. It didn't look like it.
John passed by the commissary and looked in. He thought about getting a snack, but decided he didn't want to fool around with it right now. If his mother would have been in there, he would have stopped. She would have made something for him. He always thought she was culinary challenged growing up. After he met the girls from the future and experienced their cooking, his mother seemed like a gourmet chef. He found her main problem was she was a little inattentive. It was why she would burn the food at times. When it wasn't burnt, it actually didn't taste bad. He kept on going and continued on to the Command Center.
John Henry thought John looked a little worse for the wear.
"You look tired." John Henry said. "I thought you would look more rested by sleeping in."
John figured John Henry probably viewed everything which just transpired. He thought he'd make what actually occurred a little clearer to him.
"I may have been 'in', but I wasn't sleeping." John said.
John Henry already knew it, but wanted to see what John would say. It was more than he'd thought it would be. He figured it meant John must have experienced a good time, or at least a better time than he normally did with 'himself'.
He proceeded to give John a rundown of all the Resistance activity. He didn't go into any of the personal aspects of the things which happened or were happening. It was Cameron's order, especially concerning Savannah.
When John received the specifics on where Cammy's team was at, he became concerned. He wanted additional help for Cammy and Steve. He wanted to make sure they would be able to deliver assistance if they needed to in an emergency. He was a little concerned with the geography of the area where they were headed. He looked at the topographical data as well. It was at a much higher altitude than they ever conducted an operation before.
"The mountain is pretty high. Can the Blackhawk make it up there with a full load of Terminators if we need to go?" John asked. "I know the air is starting to thin at the altitude where they're headed."
John Henry, along with Cameron, personally worked on the Blackhawk and modified the power plants to deliver extra power when they needed it. It operated without a governor. With the modifications, it was like a 'muscle car'.
"It can carry the load. With the modified engines, it's no problem." John Henry said. "It can take thirty percent more load than a standard Blackhawk and reach a higher altitude. It's also faster in flight and in 'time to climb'."
John Henry knew it was also harder on the engines. They all were taken apart and inspected and put back together with even better tolerances than they were originally built with.
John knew Cameron assisted with all the modifications along with John Henry.
"You and Cameron have done wonders for it since we have taken full control of it." John said.
John Henry was glad he was part of the process, otherwise Cameron may have taken things a little too far past the safety margin.
"I needed to keep Cameron from pushing it further." John Henry said. "She was working on the manned drone last night as well."
John felt they 'danced' enough already. He was ready for some real answers.
"You know what I really want to know." John finally said.
John wanted to know what was happening which drew Cameron away so quickly. It needed to be something of some significance or consequence.
John Henry didn't think he would need to elaborate too much once John knew the basics.
"Cameron's gone on an operation involving a hostile 'Metal Bitch'." John Henry said. "You know the rest."
The information was actually troubling to John. No one seemed to know what all she actually did with every female Terminator she captured. He knew she was reckless in her endeavors, but he wanted the rest of his troops protected as well.
"I know she'll do anything to get the 'Metal Bitch'." John said. "I want the rest of our personnel protected."
John Henry filled him in on the events Steve and Cammy put into motion.
"We're tracking numerous white vans and several locations in the area." John Henry said. "There is a lot in play but nothing has really happened yet. I don't believe the enemy knows we're on to them and watching everything."
John wasn't so sure about it. Some of the operations seemed to take on a life of their own.
"You mean anything we know about." John said. "We all know how these things evolve and can explode. We can't ever go in feeling overconfident no matter how much surprise it looks like we may have. Skynet can always lure us into a trap."
Nobody needed to say, 'especially when Cameron was involved'. John and John Henry both thought.
Cammy continued to watch the two groups.
Steve reported nothing was new or happened outside yet. He moved his position further away from the lodge and up the trail to the back outlying area. He wanted to try to stay in front of the approaching group of Grays rather than fall behind them. They would be looking for a tail. It was doubtful they would look for what was in front of them. It was a technique they used more than a few times when they were 'following' the enemy if they knew the general direction they were going. Even if they allowed the enemy to pass them, it was doubtful they would see them as a 'tail', since they passed them.
Cammy looked at the female she believed was under duress. She noted her wrists were 'red' and looked raw in spots from being shackled or restrained. She also walked with a slight limp. It appeared the female was in custody very recently somewhere. It was a pretty good bet she already was heavily abused by some Grays at a different location.
The two groups of Grays headed out the back of the lodge. The group of three took the lead position out ahead of the larger group.
Cammy moved to follow them but something else caught her eye. She decided to hang back since Steve was up ahead. She sent him a warning and an update.
"Steve, they're on the move." Cammy said. "They're taking the west trail. Stay off the main trail or the 'Metal Bitch' will spot your fresh tracks."
Steve had a concrete direction on where they were headed now. There were other choices they could have used. He started to respond but paused for a second before he answered.
"OK." Steve said. "I'll stay off of the trail. I will stick to the south side."
Cammy smiled to herself. She was pretty sure he almost said 'affirmative' but caught himself at the last moment.
"I have one more lead to check on here, and then I'll follow everyone up soon." Cammy said. "I may follow your tracks or see what's on the north side of the trail. I don't know how things are going to play out yet. Stay alert and don't engage them."
Steve felt in this instance they possessed a 'heads up' as to what the destination would be.
"We know the general area where they're headed. I'll make my way there off the trail and wait for them." Steve said. "If I find anything I'll notify you at once."
Cammy looked at a message she received from Cameron. It wasn't the message she expected from Cameron. It was strictly about the operation. There were no rude comments. She wanted Steve to play it safe.
"Good call." Cammy said. "Cameron is on her way along with more Terminators."
Steve was glad they were able to wear their combat gear under the heavy coats. He knew if Cameron was on the way, there would be 'results' one way or another soon enough. He didn't think Cammy was going to get her chance to go after the 'Metal Bitch', at least not on her own.
"It's a good thing we have our vests." Steve said. "It means we're going 'hot' later on."
Cameron was known for action.
Cammy figured Cameron would hog all the action like she normally did.
"It's more than likely." Cammy said.
She made another attempt to call Savannah. She was unable to get through.
Cammy didn't like the new form of 'punishment'. She thought it went on long enough and it was time it ended. Especially with a combat operation coming up.
Cam and Holly untethered and updated with John Henry. He brought them up to speed on what was happening. They decided to see what the others were up to.
Holly was surprised to see Savannah, Vanna, and Allison were all sharing. She would ask Allison later if Vanna and Savannah shared with each other as well. She figured with both of them sharing with Allison it would happen. She knew Allison and Future Allison shared. She knew Savannah and Future Savannah shared.
Allison seemed to have the best of both worlds. She was with her long time lover and her new lover, and they were both the same person. It was like she could relive the past, or future, again as it was when she grew up.
Savannah and Vanna got everything worked out. How could Vanna fault Allison for falling in love with HER again as she 'looked' when she first met Allison?
Allison confessed her love to both of them since they WERE the same person. She also expressed her fears she would remain barren and didn't think her pregnancy would come to term. She wanted them to know how she felt and why she was going to do what she was going to do.
"I'm going into Cameron's future to be with my baby." Allison said. "I want both of you to know it. Future Allison will most likely return in my place. We made an agreement when she was here. She may not want to leave either. I think she will be too attached to my baby to want to leave it."
Vanna wasn't having any of it. If Allison was leaving, she was going to leave with her. It didn't matter to what time period it was. She was separated from Allison for a year before. She was never going to let it happen again. It was the worst year in her life, even if she was in Paradise.
"Then I'll go with you." Vanna said. "Maybe Future Savannah will return here to be with Future Allison. If not, Savannah is here for John and her."
Savannah felt she was privy to little more information than either one of them possessed. Cameron already took some preemptive action.
"I think everyone needs to wait and see what develops." Savannah said.
She didn't want to tell Vanna she carried her child until it looked like it would take. She didn't want to get Vanna's hopes up. She also knew she would use her own genetic material and tell Vanna it was from her. Both Cameron and her decided it was in the best interest of Vanna. If it were the case, she would need to 'give up' another one of her children. Like the other two, she would give her child to 'herself'. She always needed to remind herself if she was in the same situation, she would want another version of 'herself' to do the same thing for her.
The three girls playfully cleaned up and dressed.
Holly and Cam went back into the bunker and came out when the girls came out. They didn't want them to know they were spying on them.
It also allowed them to update on the current events.
Holly filled them in on everything. It appeared there was a situation rapidly developing. Once Savannah learned Cameron was on her way to the location, it was clear she would need to go.
Fear gripped Allison. She grabbed Savannah. She didn't want her to leave.
"You don't need to go." Allison said. "There are Terminators who can go instead."
Savannah knew Cameron would need her for the upcoming operation. It was what she wanted to do herself as well. She knew where she was needed and when she was needed.
"I do need to go." Savannah said. "Cameron needs me."
Allison looked into Savannah's eyes.
"I need you too." Allison said.
Savannah hugged Vanna and Allison. She looked at Allison and then looked at Vanna and then looked back at Alison.
"You already have 'me'." Savannah said. "You always have and always will."
Vanna and Allison looked at each other.
Savannah finished dressing. She gently pressed Allison and Vanna together as she departed. She wanted to remind both of them who they actually belonged to. It wasn't her. She knew she could never run off with Allison on her own. She was sure it would kill Vanna. She felt guilty when she thought about Young Allison. She was taking a shortcut when she shouldn't have. Sometimes it all became a little too confusing. She was pretty sure she would end up in combat soon. It was nothing to look forward to.
The long time lovers were saddened to see Savannah go. At least they still had each other. Maybe there were some things about their future they needed to rethink.
Closing monologue by Cameron:
Diamonds
It's been said
Diamonds are a girl's best friend
For me to really believe that
I would have to pretend
Gold is a mineral
Money is paper
Credit or a check is a promise
They might as well all be vapor
I know they all have a use
To me other things matter
Take what is mine
You will feel bones shatter
A diamond means something
If it is from the one I want
For its traditional intended purpose
All others I will confront
Treasure what you will
I value what's important to me
I can't understand why
They're unable to see
Nobody