Chapter 733

Long Overdue

John started to get anxious about finding any of the trucks. If they transferred the loads again before they found them, they'd never find them. They could already be in a building, or some mine in 'Gold County'. There was bound to me more HK equipment wherever they ended up at. It seemed to be an elusive goal which they didn't have any control over.

He was still angry about getting played so badly. They should have kept a closer watch on the targets. They relied too heavily upon the trackers. They didn't take into account the bold action the Skynet forces were willing to take. He didn't listen to the advice everyone gave him not to delay.

"Do we have a 'hard location' on any of the trucks or the container?" John asked.

John Henry searched everything as he tried to back track the movement of the trucks.

"No." John Henry said. "I can only track where they've actually been. There are very few places where we've been able to get any type of 'hit'."

John still felt they were outmaneuvered every step of the way by the Skynet forces. He felt it all went back to his decision not to take the equipment when they could have. He should have listened to Cameron as well as the other Terminators. Everything involved with the operation seemed a little more elusive than it normally was in some of their earlier operations. It seemed to indicate they dealt with a different version of Skynet.

"Nice…." John said. "They keep playing us."

John Henry did note the Gray's new strategy on how they planned to move the trucks. They were going to use all the secondary or smaller roads to transport everything. It seemed to be in a further attempt to prevent being detected.

"They're avoided all the Interstates so we can't track them at the weigh stations." John Henry said. "There are a lot of rural areas where there are no traffic cameras. There are 'old roads' which literally go everywhere. There are a few instances where a newer Highway will actually override the original roads right of way. It's much like Route 1 and Route 101 overlapping in many locations until the San Luis Obispo area."

John lived in plenty of out of the way places growing up. He knew the small towns often only possessed one or two traffic lights, if they even were equipped with any. The local law enforcement agencies used a lot of 'tricks' to generate revenue for the town. He knew they targeted the 'city folk', or 'out of towners'. The majority of them would rather pay the fine than come back at a later date to the small community to fight it in court. The court would always be on the side of the local law enforcement officer. Basically it was easy money for the municipality. The fines were generally rather steep. He was a little concerned about some of the local Police or Sheriff's departments.

"Some of those 'Hick Towns' have speed traps. Is there any chatter on local law enforcement?" John asked. "The local cops might run into a little more than they anticipated if they end up dealing with Grays, or a Terminator."

John Henry thought of a way to enlist the local law enforcement agencies to assist them in their search. It would give them extra 'eyes' on the back roads.

"I can report the trailers as stolen. I can enter them into the system." John Henry said. "They will show up on everyone's list then."

John thought it was a bad idea from the start. He couldn't see it would end well for anyone who challenged the Skynet forces. It didn't seem those from the future would allow anyone to stand in their way, even briefly.

"No." John said. "Some small town LEO will end up getting killed if he stops them. They've probably changed the plates anyway. If they haven't, it's probably a set up. It might be another attempt to draw us out to a remote location."

John Henry tried to think of a way to protect the local law enforcement officers.

"I can have them billed as having toxic chemicals or a 'dirty bomb'." John Henry said. "It will keep everyone away."

John thought it would be harder for them to control the situation if more governmental agencies were involved. It was bound to happen at some point if a report indicating those things actually went out.

"It most likely will end up including us." John said. "It would bring in the Feds. It would take a lot of file manipulation. I think it would be a lot harder to clean things up going forward. We don't need anyone looking over our shoulder, even if they don't know it's what they would be doing."

John Henry's server was constantly busy covering their tracks. It required a lot of file manipulation to make sure events which happened were never recorded anywhere.

"I have enough trouble changing all their files and reports already." John Henry said.

John Henry was understanding orders to contact Cameron if there was ever a persistent individual who continued to pursue something related to them. She would make sure they understood the error of their ways. Savannah didn't want people terminated, just for doing their jobs. There were other ways to get them off of their trail. It usually led to the individual's incarceration in a prison, or a mental institute. It all depended upon the 'evidence' she planted on them. He was sure she still conducted a few terminations anyway. Most likely it would be someone she interacted with in a negative fashion.

John wanted to take additional action. He quickly went over what was available to him to use. He was aware without any hard intelligence, he was about to take a shot in the dark. At least there were a few things to go on, even if it wasn't much. He still believed but the Skynet forces were playing them, and would try to draw them out to lead them into an ambush. He wanted to think of the best way to get all three of the trucks at the same time.

"I can imagine the narrative gets a little rough to control at times." John said. "I have to say you've done an excellent job. I'm also pleased CamNet has been able to assist us. I want to send one team of the three teams of Terminators who arrived with me to each of the last areas the three trucks were seen at. They will each track a truck if they can find it, but NOT engage it. I don't want to make a move yet until we can identify all three of the trucks. We might be able to get one, but the other ones may go into hiding and we'll never find them."

Bob listened to John make the assignments for the other three teams of Terminators. John didn't stipulate what they were going to do. It seemed to him there was another loose end.

"Where will we go?" Bob asked. "Are we going to go after the container?"

John felt the container was only a diversion. There was no evidence a transfer actually occurred. More than likely the container would be another patsy. The three trucks were still the solid lead. There were other things on his mind right now, specifically six of them.

"We're going to go to Avila Beach." John said. "Don't you want to see six smoking hot bodies?"

Bob was aware his physique drew a lot of looks when he was out in public. He noticed both males and females looked at his sheath. It was hard to say which group paid more attention to it. He wouldn't mind displaying a little bit of it. It would certainly keep attention off of John, if everyone's eyes were on him. If anything, they would think John was his Punk. The idea humored him somewhat.

"I can make it seven." Bob said.

John didn't say anything for a few seconds. He was aware Bob appeared quite muscular, that wasn't where his real strength emanated from. It was from his construction as a Terminator.

"It was a joke, right?" John asked.

Bob's face didn't show any expression.

"Was it?" Bob asked.

John thought about it for a few more seconds. He was sure Bob could pull it off.

"You'd look impressive in a Speedo." John said.

Bob was pleased with John's response. He wasn't done with him yet. He wanted to push things a little further.

"Affirmative…." Bob said. "I could also be in a 'body builder' magazine. There are many possibilities. I can always have Cameron put her chip back in my chassis or leave my own chip in…."

John looked at Bob for a few seconds. He decided to not go there. Now he knew Bob was messing with him, he hoped. He was aware Cameron offered to swap her chip with one of the male chassis more than a few times. She wanted to be able to give him the 'experience' he gave her. It did make him question some of his decisions when they were together. He remembered Cameron told him there were no pleasure receptors in some areas, even if there were pain receptors located there. He needed to refocus.

"Let's get some sand in our shoes." John said. "We can also see if Cameron needs help."

Bob wasn't surprised at John's decision. He would make the necessary arrangements for a coordinated effort.

"'I'll have John Henry inform them." Bob said.

John wanted to try and surprise the girls. He thought if they were 'at the beach', they could catch them off guard. He wouldn't mind pulling a fast one on Cameron if he could. He wondered if some recreation time, or play time, would dull the girls proficiency.

"Let's see if they pick us up first, or how long it takes them." John said. "I want to see if we can pull one over on them. We can turn it into a test."

Bob was a little surprised at John's unconventional entrance into Cameron's operational theater. He thought if nothing else they could give it a try. They could call it off at any point.

"Affirmative…." Bob said. "It's one infiltration mission coming up."

Bob was skeptical of pulling one over on Cameron's team. He didn't wonder how long it would be until they were spotted. He figured it would be how soon they would be spotted. The Metal girls might be a lot of things, it wouldn't be anything inattentive with their 'jobs'. He was sure they would all be extra vigilant because Savannah was with them. He was willing to give it a try. He also needed to remember a hard fact.

Nobody hunted the hunters.

The two vehicles with the Metal girls and Savannah were side by side. It was so they could discuss their plans without interference from anyone else. They listen to some of the activities John Henry and John discussed. They all seemed like long shots. There was a good chance the teams who went out in pursuit of the three trucks would be chasing phantoms. If anything positive was encountered, they could respond to it.

Cameron looked at the addresses of the shops along the waterfront. She soon spotted the one she wanted to find.

"There's the location." Cameron said.

Just the look of the place gave Savannah an uneasy feeling.

"It looks like some kind of low budget surf shop." Savannah said. "I would feel uncomfortable going in there. It looks like lowlifes and stoners would hang out there. I don't care for either one of those groups."

Cameron disliked the appearance of the establishment as well. She agreed with Savannah's assessment of the possible clientele. Maybe she would need to return to location at another time and deal with any individuals associated with it. She wouldn't mention it now. She didn't want Savannah to tell her not to do it. First they would need to see how things played out.

"It 'pings' back as one of the IP addresses used in the hack." Cameron said. "They're probably a 'slave' and don't even know it. If dopers are in charge, it's probably one of the reasons why they were selected to have their computer turned into a slave."

Savannah wanted their team to play it safe. She was aware Cameron wanted to keep track of what happened at Serrano Point as well. She thought they would be more secure if they weren't always in the vehicles. They could blend in better.

"I think we still need to use caution." Savannah said. "I don't trust anything Skynet related. I think we need to establish a mini base of operations here."

Cameron tilted her head slightly. She thought of several possibilities which could stem from the procedure. She was immediately on board with it.

"I'll get us a room." Cameron said to Gail's team. "I'll call you when I know the room number and where."

Gail looked at Ally and Sheila. She expected an assignment. She turned her attention back to Cameron.

"What do you want us to do?" Gail asked.

Cameron figured if they were going to be around the area for a little while, they might as well actually look the part of beach goers.

"Pick up some beach attire and scout around." Cameron said. "Let's check to see what else is happening around the area. We should know about anything which could benefit us, as well as anything which could be a potential threat. It doesn't need to be a threat only to us. It could be a threat for anyone else as well, specifically other females."

Savannah could tell Cameron was serious with the last part of her statement. It pleased her greatly to know Cameron and the Metal girls all looked out for other females. It may be outside the scope of normal Resistance matters, but it wasn't outside the scope of what a Skynet future might hold. Future Grays as well as future Scavengers needed to be identified and dealt with accordingly. It was a policy she agreed with. She would just need to make sure Sheila didn't take things too far.

Cameron headed for the local motel on the waterfront. She looked for a room with the best view of the road and surrounding area. She wanted to be able to see the road which led to the power plant, and keep an eye on Front Street in Avila Beach. One motel was located in the right place to do all of it. It would make an excellent base of operations.

She also made plans for some other events to occur. They were long overdue. It appeared the ball would be in John's court at this point. There were a few things which needed to happen. There was no point in delaying the inevitable. The waterfront motel seemed like the perfect location in which to initiate some of them.

Gail viewed their assignment as part of the job. It seemed Ally and Sheila read more into it than they should have.

Ally, Sheila, and Gail went on a quick shopping spree and picked up everything to better blend in with the beachfront community.

They all returned to the room Cameron rented at a beachfront motel. Cammy was left to watch the back of the establishment which was used in the hack. Cameron could observe the front of it through the side window of the room she rented. She could also keep track of the road which led to the Serrano Point Nuclear Power Plant through another window on the side.

Ally, Sheila, and Gail arrived with two bags of goods. It was mostly beach attire and some sunblock for Savannah. It was something both Cameron and Cammy stressed they picked up. It was something they normally wouldn't even think about.

"We picked up something for everyone." Sheila said.

Savannah was a little worried as to what they purchased for her.

"Did you get something for me as well?" Savannah asked. "If you did, you know my size."

Gail was the one who picked something out for Savannah. She did know her size. She knew every detail about her.

"You're the same as Vanna, but firmer." Gail said.

Savannah was aware she was identical in appearance to Vanna. The only real difference was she was younger. She was a little concerned about the 'firmer' part. It could be based on the fact her skin might be a little more resilient than Vanna's. It could also be because she was pregnant and things were starting to expand a little, even if it was very slight. It would always start from the inside and eventually show on the outside.

"I hope it's a compliment." Savannah said.

Gail smiled at Savannah. She would never give her anything less than a compliment.

"It is." Gail said. "I would never disrespect you. I will also not allow anyone to ever disrespect you either."

Gail took a moment to look at Ally and Sheila to stress her point.

Cameron glanced over at Gail with her statement. Gail was the largest of the female Terminators in physical size. It was actually in more ways than one. Gail was also the most 'Terminator like' of the Metal girls. She was sure part of her restricted development was due to her association with Jesse. She believed Gail's association with Savannah would help her develop and become more 'human like'. She didn't doubt for a moment Gail would bust anyone up who did anything to offend or threaten Savannah. She was on board for the extra level of protection it gave Savannah going forward.

She wanted everyone to get ready. She looked at the group of females before her. She looked at the Metal girls.

"You three suit up." Cameron said. "There is only one small bathroom in this room along with the two beds. Just change in here."

Sheila looked around the room and calculated what needed to be done while they were there for the observation of the road to the power plant and the waterfront surf shop.

"We need to get Cammy inside. One of us can watch the back, one can watch the front, and the other four of us can use the two beds." Sheila said. "We can push the beds together and have a 'four way'. We can form into a 'square' and everybody can do the same thing, to someone else, at the same time."

Everyone expected Cameron to say something to shut Sheila up, but she didn't.

Ally, Sheila, and Gail all stripped and were naked. They were ready to put on their bikinis.

Savannah looked at Sheila and reminisced how Young Jesse looked just like her, well, except for the jewelry. It was beautiful to see and very enticing. The thought made her hunger for her first sexual conquest. She was very excited with her first experience, especially when they 'popped' each other. They both gave each other something which could only be given once. It was a thrill, even if it was a little painful. The excitement of everything quickly overshadowed it. It was something both Jesse and Vanna told them they needed to 'take care of', especially before Judgment Day. Jesse and Vanna made it clear to them of the extra abuse they suffered on their first abuse and why. Neither one of them wanted their younger selves to suffer needlessly over something so simple.

Cameron watched the Metal girls strip as well. She liked to do it for John. She liked when John was excited. He usually tried to please her then. Sometimes she even 'finished'. It wasn't often she did during the times they shared. Usually John didn't last long enough to get her there. She would need to finish on her own when he was away. It did the trick, but still left her feeling dissatisfied. From what she read in Cosmo, it wasn't an uncommon thing. She knew it was a specific complaint of Claire as well.

Sheila wanted Savannah to see her, as well as Cameron. They both watched her. It was clear everything about Sheila was impressive.

Savannah watched Gail try to put her top on. It seemed a few sizes too small, quite a few. It was really something to see Gail, Ally, and Sheila topless side by side. They were all different in size, pigmentation, and detail. She was a little unsure about what's going to happen as she watched Gail.

"Is your top going to fit?" Savannah asked Gail. "It looks like it is going to break."

Gail learned a few tricks along the way about not being identified later on.

"I want to be noticed." Gail said as she slightly pushed up her massive breasts. "When there's something else to look at, they don't remember my face. They just remember my 'girls'. They seem to have a lasting impression on others. They're just part of my sheath."

Sheila pulled on her nipple rings.

"Size isn't the only thing people will look at or remember." Sheila said.

Savannah could see how skimpy their outfits were. She wouldn't feel comfortable dressed like any of them were in a public setting.

"I can guarantee all three of you are going to be 'noticed." Savannah said. "It won't be your face which will be noticed either. You all look almost naked."

Cameron was dissatisfied with Sheila's current outfit. Not 'everything' was in its correct place currently. She knew it was intentional.

"Sheila, tuck your jewelry in. It's not acceptable in public." Cameron said. "I don't want you arrested."

Sheila didn't think it was a big deal. She played with her jewelry for a few seconds.

"I can guarantee no one will remember my face like this." Sheila said. "There is no jail or prison which could hold me."

Cameron was a little uneasy with the last part of her statement. She wasn't surprised to see Sheila show off. She didn't want there to be any problems.

"Just do it." Cameron said.

Sheila frowned at Cameron. She adjusted herself. She tucked 'everything' back inside. She made sure everything was covered for now. Once she was away from Cameron things were going to change. She liked to show off.

Ally waited for Cameron to strip but she hadn't done so yet. She showed her the bikinis she picked out for her and Cammy.

"Cameron, here are identical outfits for Cammy and you. You will really look like twins." Ally said. "They fit me, so they'll fit you."

Gail showed Savannah what she picked out for her. She was very pleased with her purchase. She ignored Ally and Sheila when she picked it out. She was very adamant in what would be purchased. She told Ally and Sheila they could discuss her choice outside, so they wouldn't damage the interior of the store if they wanted to continue to argue with her.

"I got you a nice one piece swimsuit, Savannah." Gail said. "I know what you like. You will look stunning in it."

Savannah noticed Gail only wore her way too small top. It looked like they were about to head outside. She couldn't help but notice how compact Gail was down below. It was really two extremes.

"Thank you, Gail." Savannah said. "Put your bottom piece on before you go out."

Gail looked down and did. Other than some added color, she still looked almost naked.

"There isn't much to cover." Gail said. "It's Jesse's favorite part."

Sheila smiled at Gail's statement.

"It's my favorite part too." Sheila said.

The three Metal girls were about to head out in their skimpy bikinis.

Cameron inspected them before she left. She wanted to make sure they were all proper. She was sure each one would try to show the others up to get the most attention. She spotted an infraction right away.

"Sheila, if I have to tell you again, I'll take those rings off myself." Cameron said. "It won't be the same way they were put on either. It will be a little more abrupt and quite forceful."

Sheila understood exactly what Cameron meant. she didn't want to have any sheath damage, anywhere. She quickly made sure everything was covered.

"Relax, love." Sheila said. "I was just fooling about."

It made Ally think about the time Sheila 'altered' her sheath when they'd switched chassis before.

"You should do it anyway because of what she did when she was in my chassis. She damaged my sheath." Ally said. "It still upsets me when I think about it."

Sheila lifted her hands out to her sides with the palms up. She didn't think it was a big deal.

"I already told you, women pay good money to have the exact same procedure done." Sheila said. "I saved you a few thousand dollars, well, until everything regenerated anyway."

Ally remembered how worried she was for several days.

"They only get them trimmed." Ally said. "Next time do it to your own sheath."

Sheila didn't want to do it.

"Why would I do that?" Sheila asked. "I wouldn't be able to wear my jewelry."

Ally thought the answer was self evident. It was something Sheila would probably get off on as well.

"Hook them on your own ears." Ally said. "You can still wear them on the same things in a different place."

Sheila tilted her head slightly. She actually liked the idea.

"I may just do it." Sheila said and stormed out the door. "It certainly isn't something anyone would see very often. I know the model in England made a necklace after her surgery."

Ally followed her out laughing.

Gail would have preferred if they hadn't conducted such a rude discussion in front of Savannah. She would need to threaten to slap them around once they were outside. She wanted to apologize to Savannah.

"I'm sorry about them." Gail said. "They can be quite crude at times."

Gail turned to leave. Savannah was sure her top was going to break. It barely covered anything anyway.

"Don't pop your top…." Savannah said.

Cameron seemed angry at them. Maybe it was because the Metal girls were naked in front of Savannah and fooling around, or maybe it was what they said. Some things seemed to set her off more than others.

Savannah didn't want any issues between anyone. Everything was no big deal to her. It was the type of thing she heard all the time anyway.

"Cameron, relax, they were just fooling around." Savannah said. "They will go down and scope out the local shops and see what is happening inside the surf shop. You know they always get the job done."

Cameron didn't say anything at first.

Savannah could tell there was more to it. She waited for Cameron to say something.

Cameron looked at the closed door to the room and then at Savannah.

"They all looked at you." Cameron said.

Savannah didn't want Cameron to feel jealous, especially since she hadn't undressed yet.

"I looked at all of them too. Vanna and I are almost identical. It's no big deal, really. We all know what each other looks like 'everywhere'." Savannah said. "I still have all my clothes on."

Cameron watched what all the Metal girls did. She knew what was on their mind.

"Not to them you didn't." Cameron said.

Savannah didn't see it as a big deal. Vanna was with all three of them on a regular basis. They'd all seen each other naked many times.

It was clear Cameron was still a little miffed.

Savannah saw an opportunity to present 'herself' to Cameron. Maybe it was time to 'knock'. She knew Cameron needed to make the first move.

"Then claim what's yours, Cameron." Savannah said.

Savannah looked at Cameron. She wanted to indicate her availability.

Cameron moved closer. She was anxious but hesitant.

"Look at the beautiful view we have of the beach and the ocean." Savannah said. "Everyone is on an assignment now. We're here alone. It's just us."

Cameron moistened her lips slightly as she looked at Savannah.

"It is just us." Cameron said. "It's just the two of us."

Savannah reached out and pulled Cameron's top over her head and off. Cameron shook her head to adjust her hair again.

She stood there as Cameron unbuttoned her blouse and slid it off. They each unhooked the other's bra and slipped them off. They were topless as they faced each other. They each took in the other's beauty.

Savannah could see things were going somewhere this time. She wanted to make sure Cameron was ready.

"Are you sure, Cameron?" Savannah asked. "You have to lead. I'm not going to push you."

Cameron couldn't take her eyes off of Savannah. She wanted more. She wanted to feel what a loving touch was really like.

"Yes." Cameron said.

They removed each other's shoes, socks, and pants. They both stood there in their underwear.

Savannah could feel her body respond. She needed to make sure it's what Cameron really wanted.

"There's no turning back once this happens." Savannah said.

Cameron could feel her sheath respond to her desires. Savannah is what she wanted.

"I don't want there to be any turning back." Cameron said. "Things are so long overdue. I've wanted this for so long."

Savannah moved to Cameron and began to slide Cameron's underwear down.

"Let me unwrap you as the gift you are to me." Savannah said.

Savannah was aware the bikini bottom Ally wore was about a third of the amount of material, if not less, than Cameron's already slim underwear.

As her underwear reached her ankles, Cameron lifted each of her bare feet out of them.

Cameron stood naked before Savannah as she reached out for Savannah's underwear.

"Let me unwrap you as the gift you are to me." Cameron said as she slid Savannah's underwear down.

As her underwear reached her ankles, Savannah lifted each of her bare feet out of them.

The two females, one a machine, the other a human, stood and looked at each other. Both of them were now completely naked. The 'Natural Order' was about to assert itself. Both of them were ready to take a step into the 'future'.

The future called to them and they were both ready to 'answer'.

Savannah wanted to give Cameron some reassurance. She looked into Cameron's eyes.

"For better or for worse…." Savannah said.

Cameron wanted more.

"For better or for worse…." Cameron said.

They both understood the significance and meaning of those words. The rest of the words normally associated with them were unnecessary.

Savannah and Cameron embraced as their naked bodies pressed close together.

"I can feel your warmth." Cameron said. "I feel your heart beating."

Savannah looked deep into Cameron's eyes.

"It beats for you, Cameron." Savannah said. "It always has. It always will."

Their heads moved to embrace their lips. They both close their eyes.

Savannah stopped and opened her eyes as she looked into Cameron's beautiful eyes. She wanted to make her commitment clear. She thought maybe two more words were relevant in relation to the others they already exchanged. She wanted to make it perfectly understood.

"I do." Savannah said.

Cameron looked into Savannah's beautiful blue eyes with her big brown puppy dog eyes.

"I do." Cameron said.

Their arms held each other's back. Gently but firmly they pulled each other closer. Their lips begin to touch….

It was the moment they both longed for, for so very long. Their intentions were perfectly clear. They weren't about to have a meaningless sexual hookup. Their commitment was firm and understood by both of them.

'Going To The Chapel Of Love' by 'The Dixie Cups', played in the background.

Closing monologue by Cameron:

It's Not There Anymore

The inevitable always comes
Its evil deed to be done
Every day into night
Has the setting of the sun

What once was or could be
Is no longer there
The sad part is always
The hearts left empty and bare

How can this be
The future was so bright
Now only an argument or a fight
Nothing is left but empty blight

Like sand through the hourglass
Each grain falls after the last
Soon a pile of nothingness
Is slowly amassed

Love used to be in your heart
Now its calling you ignore
OUR love is gone
It's not there anymore

Nobody