Chapter 934

That Means We Went

John and John Henry came up with a plan to stop the trucks before they reached the mine. Cameron seemed a little less than enthusiastic about the plan.

"I don't think they liked the plan." John Henry said.

John looked over the satellite maps one more time.

"We need to do something." John said. "We need to start somewhere."

John Henry didn't know if the trucks carried any cargo or not.

"It would be better if we knew what was in the trucks first." John Henry said. "It would allow the girls to know how much force they could use if it was necessary."

John hoped John Henry would have been able to backtrack the truck's point of origin. It seemed as if enough time passed for him to do so.

"You should have been able to run down a profile on them." John said. "We should at least know where they came from. There's no way to know what's in them until they actually take a look."

John Henry checked into it. The trucks were 'dirty' one way or another. The trucks were loosely associated with Syndicate operations, but did a lot of freelance work.

"If their movements aren't Skynet related, they're hauling contraband of some kind." John Henry said. "Something illegal is going on. I think it's related to the mine. I'm sure it's their destination."

John didn't care for the reminder of the Syndicate and Skynet being associated with each other. He would go with John Henry's call the trucks were 'dirty' no matter which organization they hauled cargo for. As long as they were in bed together, they would be treated equally. He looked at a drone image as the girls headed for their ambush location.

"The girls will be ready to act." John said. "They're moving into position as we speak. Do we know anything more about what happened at the rest stop?"

John Henry reviewed a drone image. He did a zoomed in image at the time. He actually did it because Cammy emerged from the restroom area with her top off. She exited the restroom area with Cam and Sheila. They waited outside for an unknown reason. Cammy put her top on as they waited. When he further reviewed the image, he noted some damage to her sheath.

"I know they cut Cammy open." John Henry said. "It was to check on her power cell."

John remembered back to when he needed to do it previously. He was very nervous and uncertain at the time. There were a lot of thoughts cascading through his mind.

"I did it to Cameron once." John said.

John thought back on when Cameron stripped topless in front of him. He saw her true beauty as a 'female'. At the same time, she reminded him she was a machine. He was sure it was so he didn't expect too much from her as their 'relationship' progressed in whatever manner it did. It also reminded him he delayed and damaged whatever it would be with his love affair with Future Riley. It was clear she didn't like being sidetracked.

John Henry reminded John of another ugly truth. He was aware of the timeline since he shared chip space with Cameron. She made sure he knew all of her grievances with John and the others. There seem to be quite a few individual events she took issue with. Some of them were very minor but still bothered her nonetheless.

"It was right before you got her 'shot to pieces'." John Henry said.

John clenched his teeth and let out a long slow breath.

"Thanks for the reminder." John said. "I know I should have waited to get my mom out of the 'joint'."

John Henry pointed out it was because John damaged Cameron's sheath why she was unable to go into the future herself. She needed to use his chassis along with his program.

"The 'process' created an alternate timeline." John Henry said.

John always tried to convince himself it was a positive event because he was able to see his father and the others, the others who were killed previously. He was able to see other versions of Future Riley, Future Derek, and Future Kyle,

"In some respects I think it was a good thing, based on the people we were able to 'resurrect'." John said. "They have proven to be valuable assets to the cause against the Skynet."

John Henry wasn't so sure about it. It meant even more people were terminated by Skynet. Anything associated with Skynet meant death to someone.

"It also created some new sets of 'problems'." John Henry said.

John was a little angry at this point. He didn't need to hear about his failures and shortcomings. He already knew them since he was the one who created them.

"What doesn't create a problem?" John asked.

John Henry reflected on some of the data in his server. There was no positive answer to John's question. Every scenario seemed to lead to the same destination.

"It seems very little." John Henry said.

John was now forced to remember his foolishness for destroying Cameron when he sent her after his mother in jail. It was a decision he always regretted. He didn't think Cameron ever completely forgave him for the imbecilic event. How could she? He destroyed her beauty and neutralized her effectiveness for any further use of her in the public for weeks to come. What would have been lost by waiting a day or two more for Sarah's transfer? He lost sight of the ball and forgot his purpose in life. He would like to blame it on his youth but he really didn't think it was an excuse. He really didn't want to relive any of the past right now. They needed to concentrate on the issues at hand.

"OK, it's enough. Drop it." John said. "We need to know what's inside the mine."

John Henry looked at John but made no further comment on the subject. He made his point. Every Terminator was aware of the incident and how John was willing to sacrifice Cameron, or any of them as far as it went. It wasn't a good feeling.

They all knew the 'Chosen Ones' would never do the same thing. They would go themselves first. All of the Terminators would volunteer to go in their place because of it, even if it meant termination. They all witnessed what Savannah did for Cameron. Her act of sacrifice and bravery meant something to them. He was unaware Young Allison, on her own initiative, just entered the target zone.

There was the leader of the Resistance. It was John.

There was a leader in the Resistance. It was Savannah.

There was also a new leader in the making. It was Young Allison.

There was someone who made it all work. It was Cameron.

Cameron received updates from John Henry and CamNet on the trucks. It was the top priority right now. They weren't going to allow the Skynet forces in the mine to be strengthened further. They didn't know what cargo the big trucks carried. They weren't going to take any chances. They weren't going to allow any Cobalt or nuclear weapons in there for sure. They weren't going to let them leave the mine either. Whatever was inside could be dispersed to other parts of the country or even taken to a port. If Cobalt weapons could be used at key locations around the globe, it would spread up the extinction of life event significantly. A C-bomb was deadlier than a deadly weapon. She went over the drone footage images.

"There are three trucks." Cameron said. "They're all following each other. It should be an easy take down."

She knew if the situation got out of hand, the drones could act and destroy the trucks where they were on the road. She would probably have John Henry violate the hard deck in daylight, and move in close enough to use the gun. The trucks could be disabled with minimal damage. The drivers and any passengers could be terminated.

Cammy reviewed the images as well. She looked for anything which could be an additional threat either in front of or behind the big rigs.

"I've viewed the drone footage." Cammy said. "There don't appear to be any chase or pilot vehicles."

Savannah felt it should play into their favor. There would be fewer targets for them to deal with. The issue was exactly how they would take the trucks down. Since they were on the road and moving, it would be a little more difficult unless they were stopped. There were a few ways to get traffic to stop on a highway without the use of gunfire or other weapons.

"Are we going to stage an accident?" Savannah asked. "We've used the tactic before."

Cameron wasn't sure what they would do since there were three trucks. She thought it would be a little more predictable with one truck. It wasn't the case.

"If they're on a timetable, they may move onto the shoulder and keep going." Cameron said. "We need some type of a choke point to make it work."

Savannah was about to suggest one of them could show a little 'skin'. If the drivers were Grays, it would definitely get their attention. If they were Syndicate thugs, it wouldn't mean much to them. They seemed to have access to plenty of females before they were shipped off into the sex trade and a very short life. She decided to moderate her suggestion.

"There might be more than one way we could use an 'incentive' to catch their attention." Savannah said.

Cammy reviewed the satellite image in her file. She took out her phone and called the image up and showed it to Savannah. It seemed like a good ambush point and a way to carry out a forced stop without room for the big rigs to maneuver.

"There is a bridge across a dry creek not far from here. We can move our Terminators under the bridge and spring the trap from there." Cammy said. "Once they're on the bridge, there's nowhere for them to go if the road is blocked."

They all felt the vehicle swerve.

Cameron lowered her left hand from the steering wheel.

Savannah knew trouble when it happened. Cameron was clearly agitated. She didn't think it involved anything to do with their conversation or her suggestion. She waited a moment to see if Cameron would inform her of anything. She didn't. She shouldn't be surprised, Cameron was seldom forthcoming.

"Cameron, what's wrong?" Savannah asked.

Savannah could tell something major must have happened for Cameron to appear so distressed in such a short time. It seemed to be almost instantaneous.

Cameron was given an update by CamNet. Based on the current circumstances and their situation, it was about the worst news she could receive. There was a lot of uncertainty and danger around them. They were certain events she wanted to be in control of when they occurred. Under the current circumstances she didn't appear to be in control of any of the events. The events continued to control her.

"I've received disturbing news from CamNet." Cameron said.

It made Savannah wonder if Skynet already attacked since it felt threatened by them. She hoped it wasn't the case. It was always a real possibility.

"What is it?" Savannah asked. "What's happened?"

Savannah expected the worst.

Cameron needed to get herself under control. She wanted to do it mainly because Savannah was there with her. She knew then it was too late to stop it, so she might as well clue everybody in as to what was going to happen.

"We're about to receive two visitors very soon." Cameron said.

Savannah thought about Cameron's reaction to the information she received from CamNet. She figured John was on the way. It would crimp their operation. John anywhere near the battlefield was a serious impediment.

"Is it John?" Savannah asked. "Are John and John Henry on their way back?"

She hoped it wasn't. She knew Cameron would send all her help to protect John if it was. It would reduce the fighting force to only Cameron and her. Two individuals weren't enough to take down three big rigs safely. Some type of a shootout was bound to develop. They would need to take down the lead truck and the last truck first to trap the remaining truck in the middle between them. She would try to keep Cammy or Samantha with them.

Cameron really didn't know what to say. It was clear someone pulled a fast one. They needed to have CamNet's help to make it happen. That fact in itself seemed to be a serious infraction and overuse of power by CamNet. She would make sure there needed to be some type of accountability going forward. She knew John in the battle zone, or anywhere near it, was a serious security threat for him. The current situation was even more concerning to her for multiple reasons.

"It's even worse than John coming here." Cameron said.

Savannah and Cammy looked at each other. What was worse than John showing up?

The realization hit Savannah like a ton of bricks. She actually expected something sooner. It was all tied together.

"I know who it is. It's Allison - Young Allison." Savannah said.

Cameron was pleased Savannah was able to figure it out so quickly. She would need to have a personal discussion with Anna about the events. She knew both Anna and CamNet could be 'ordered' by Young Allison to respond to her desires. She would need to find out what happened first before she determined whatever the appropriate punishment would be when she disciplined them. The cat was clearly out of the bag.

"Yes." Cameron said. "It's Young Allison and Anna."

Savannah thought she would be angrier than she was. She wasn't angry at all. Somehow it all made sense now. She wondered earlier at what point Young Allison would be there with them. She could still see Cameron was highly upset. She wanted to ease her mind some. Even though it wasn't news she wanted to hear, it was something she expected to happen. It almost seemed as if it was something which needed to occur.

"Cameron, based on what we found inside Cammy, I believe things are supposed to happen this way." Savannah said. "I actually expected Young Allison to arrive earlier. It's all part of the puzzle. In order to put the puzzle together successfully, all of the pieces need to be there. A puzzle with a missing piece can never be complete. I believe we will be able to complete the puzzle once Young Allison is with us. I'm certain she knew she needed to come here, even if no one asked her to come. She knows she needed to on her own. If any of us knew she was on the way, we would have attempted to stop her. Even if we want to stop her now, it's too late."

Cammy thought about all of the assistance Young Allison provided them with recently. It was a lot and it helped them a lot. It actually shaped the way the events played out. Things could have played out very differently without her involvement.

"Young Allison has been very instrumental to everything about this operation over the last few days." Cammy said. "She's been on top of everything and provided plenty of support. Nobody can deny it."

Savannah remembered the words Cameron told her only a few minutes ago. It seemed those words were very prophetic now.

"You wanted me to speak with her." Savannah said. "Now I'll be able to do it, face to face. I think this is the way it's supposed to be. I don't know, but it just seems like it should be to me."

Cammy noticed Cameron relaxed after Savannah said she expected Young Allison to show up. She wondered if it upset Savannah.

"Are you angry at Young Allison for coming?" Cammy asked.

Savannah thought about what she actually felt. There was a lot of worry. It wasn't anger. It might have been more of a sense of relief. It would help her solve the mystery of Cammy's missing power cell and hopefully what was placed inside of the mine more than half of a century ago. There was also a sufficient quantity of Terminators to help watch over her in case there was a problem. More than likely before they were through for the day, there would be a problem.

"No, I'm not angry or upset. After I saw the writing on the message inside you, Cammy, I was pretty sure she would come to where we were." Savannah said. "This is all tied together somehow without anyone knowing all the pieces. It's by design. It took planning for a reason. I'm not sure we even know what it is yet in its entirety. We may never know since it was done in the future, and carried out in the past."

Cameron tilted her head slightly as Savannah spoke about everything being done in such a manner no one individual knew what happened or why. Cameron replayed Savannah's earlier conversation with Young Allison. She was able to make sense of a few more things.

"I noticed earlier you wanted to make Young Allison promise you not to come, but you didn't." Cameron said. "I don't think it was an oversight on your part. I don't necessarily think it was planning either. It seems there were a few things which were left open ended by each of you in your conversation."

Savannah felt she needed to allow Young Allison to have some leeway to make some choices and decisions on her own. She didn't want to be overly controlling. She would rather be a moderating force.

"I did want to do it and I didn't want to force her to promise." Savannah said. "I didn't want her to have to break her promise. In this case I felt she would. It would have troubled her greatly. I know she feels she needs to be here. I can't really explain it as to how or why."

Cameron wanted to point out the obvious to Savannah. She thought it was a little bit more than hair splitting, even if it's what it was.

"Young Allison wasn't truthful to you." Cameron said.

Savannah felt it was all a matter of perspective. She wanted to point out to Cameron. Technically Cameron was right and Young Allison did lie to her, or did she?

"We all lie, Cameron." Savannah said. "Her heart is pure and her motives are well intended. She didn't want us to worry. She's doing what she believes she needs to do to protect us. We would all do the same thing. She did say she would return home. She didn't specify exactly when it would be, even though we were led to believe it would be right after the conversation. When we're done here, she will return home and fulfill what she actually told us earlier. There was a certain amount of deception to it, but she'll return home like she said she would. You've trained her to be an infiltrator. She needs to think on her feet and think fast. We might not always like the results. As soon as she's home, it was never a lie."

Cameron tilted her head slightly with Savannah's explanation. She was responsible for many such statements of a similar nature dealing with different issues. She also was responsible for a lot of half truths. She knew there were a lot of things she left out of her reports, or statements to others. They might be considered as 'lies of omission' by some.

At this point Savannah hoped they would all return home. Based upon the note left in Cammy, she thought it was debatable at this point. There was still the strong possibility not all of them would return home. Then again this entire event was designed to make sure they all did.

Cameron tilted her head slightly to the side as she processed everything. She thought about it all for a few seconds. She knew it to be true. There were times she needed to lie to John, both of them. She was certain she would lie to protect Savannah and Young Allison. She then added John to the thought as well.

Savannah talked about doing the right thing. She believed the girls might need to be manipulative, and less than truthful at times in order to accomplish the task. Others may not see it at first, but in the end it would be the right thing.

Cammy hoped Young Allison would be the key to allow the rest of their files which were locked to unlock. She didn't know it for sure, but she hoped so. She may need to wait until everyone completed their temporal mission before it actually occurred. The more they knew about the past, the more they might try and change when they were there.

She knew Sheila and her needed to go back and undo the repair they made on the Sodium Reactor at the Santa Susana test site. It was supposed to melt down, twice. When they tapped into its power supply they prevented it from melting down at all. They made some repairs to it at the time. It wasn't how history was when they reviewed their files. They also knew by allowing things to play out as they originally did, there would be dozens in the Dayton Canyon area who would suffer various forms of cancer, most likely because of it.

"I think once she reads the note she wrote in the past, she'll be able to unlock files in Sheila and I." Cammy said. "Probably by voice command or a password would be my guess. It may be a premature thought."

Savannah wanted Anna and Young Allison fully briefed if they weren't already. She thought about the satellite image Cammy just showed her on her phone. She was sure what Young Allison would do next.

"Have CamNet fill Anna in on what we're going to do at the bridge." Savannah said. "I already know what Young Allison and Anna are going to do to stop the trucks."

Cameron calculated several dozen scenarios in a fraction of a second. None of them looked safe for Young Allison. All of them looked like a 'bad idea' to her. She thought it said something because she was known for 'bad ideas' herself. She thought about the most likely scenario the trucks would stop for. It was probably the same conclusion Savannah reached.

"It will put her in harm's way." Cameron said as she thought about what Savannah indicated.

Savannah didn't believe it would do any good to tell Young Allison not to do what she was sure she was going to do. She wanted to be able to give Young Allison the maximum amount of support once she landed.

"It will stop the trucks." Savannah said. "I want to be at the far end of the bridge where Young Allison will be."

Cammy wanted to be where Young Allison would be at as well. She wanted some answers.

"I'll accompany you." Cammy said. "Hopefully Young Allison can get some more information out of me."

Cameron understood the importance of it. She agreed with the idea. They needed to know more and they needed to know it soon.

"I'll have Sheila there as well." Cameron said. "The rest of us will take down the trucks when they are forced to stop."

There was a chance the trucks wouldn't stop for what they thought Young Allison would do.

Savannah wanted to go over everything with Young Allison ahead of time.

"I'll call Young Allison and make sure what she is planning." Savannah said. "I know it's what I would do."

Samantha spoke for the first time on the drive. She watched everyone as well as listened to them. She could see a change in the demeanor of Savannah from earlier.

"You seem very happy, Savannah." Samantha said.

Savannah was happy. She was also worried because Young Allison was in the danger zone, but she was pleased with everything it represented. Earlier she thought she might be headed on a one-way mission. Now with the outlook of Young Allison in the potential battle zone, they might be able to get some questions answered and find out what was actually going to happen with the H-bomb in the bottom of the mine.

"I am." Savannah said. "The future is knocking."

Samantha wasn't sure of all the details.

"Why?" Samantha asked.

Cameron looked over at Savannah and then at Samantha.

"Figure it out." Cameron said. "It means I speed up the 'Natural Order', or I will soon."

Cameron also needed to think about it, depending upon what actually happened at the mine before, if there was a before, it may be someone else who sent everyone on their temporal missions. If she was terminated, they could have used her spare chip to do it in another chassis.

There was also the grim possibility the temporal mission was conducted solely to prevent someone's termination in the manner it was about to be done and it didn't have anything to do with anything else.

Cameron and Savannah both knew what events would follow after the 'special temporal mission'. Now they needed to hope Young Allison didn't do anything too risky or foolish. They both knew she would always 'push the outside of the envelope'.

Gail's team received new instructions. They weren't all happy with them. They would need to do a personnel shift.

"We'll lose Sheila, but we will get Samantha." Ally said.

Gail was displeased with the new arrangement. She didn't feel Savannah would have enough protection. She wanted to be closer to where Savannah was at.

"It still leaves Savannah and Young Allison vulnerable." Gail said. "I want to take the first truck so we're closer to them."

Gail wanted to make sure she could reinforce Savannah and Young Allison if the need arose. She felt there were too many unknowns going into the attack.

Since Sheila would be leaving the vehicle, she wanted to give Ally some parting advice and encouragement.

"It will give you two the opportunity to 'hit on' Samantha." Sheila said.

Ally was a little jealous Sheila would be able to be with Savannah and Young Allison.

"We would all rather 'hit on' Savannah." Ally said.

Sheila shrugged her shoulders.

"I'd say get in line, but I didn't make the assignments." Sheila said.

Gail didn't care for the sexual innuendo talk about Savannah. She felt she made herself clear earlier. She wanted to prepare for the attack.

"We will have a team of three." Gail said. "It's good for the first truck."

Ally thought two of the teams would be adequately staffed. Cameron's wasn't going to be.

"It leaves Cameron by herself then." Ally said.

Gail didn't think so. She figured Cam would need to give up one of her team.

"Cameron will pick Holly or Hanna to assist her." Gail said.

Ally sure hoped Cameron picked some additional help. It could get dicey for her otherwise if she didn't.

"I sure hope so." Ally said.

Cam listened as the duty assignments were switched between Gail's vehicle and Cameron's vehicle. She looked at Holly and Hanna.

"One of you two will need to accompany Cameron." Cam said.

The Metal girls heard the conversation as well. They were both ready to act.

"I will." Hanna and Holly both said at the same time.

Cam made the choice for them

"Holly can go." Cam said. "Hanna will stay with me."

Holly was very worried about the recent turn in events. She hadn't expected Young Allison to enter the combat zone. She knew it was going to cause a major problem for her when her mother found out. She knew they might be able to keep things under wraps for a while, but she didn't think it would be all the time.

"I don't like Young Allison being so close to potential combat." Holly said.

Claire was Hanna's human lover. She wanted to look out for Claire's best interest, but it appeared the mission would need to come first in the current case.

"I don't think her mother is going to be pleased about this." Hanna said.

Cam didn't see the need to volunteer any unnecessary information.

"I suggest you don't mention it, unless it comes up." Cam said. "There's no need to cause a problem. It's best to avoid them when possible."

Holly wasn't going to 'spill the beans'. She wasn't so sure about Hanna.

"I don't want Young Allison to be in trouble." Holly said. "I won't mention it."

Holly looked at Hanna. She was worried since Hanna was Claire's lover. It might come up when it didn't need to come up.

Hanna didn't like the way Holly looked at her. She didn't want to get Young Allison in trouble.

"I won't volunteer any information either." Hanna said. "It will just cause Claire to stress out and create a problem for her. Since the event will already be over, she will be worried and angry for nothing. What's done is done."

Cam figured Hanna wouldn't squeal on Young Allison because if Claire was upset, then things weren't going to happen between Hanna and Claire. She looked up ahead at Cameron's SUV.

"Cameron is about to make the switch with personnel." Cam said.

Young Allison pushed the Cessna just past the 'redline'. She wanted to make up time.

She was aware she crossed a few 'lines' today and lied to the people she loved. She felt compelled to be there. They would have tried to stop her otherwise. Now she was already there. It was too late to stop her now. It was too late to send her back. She wouldn't go anyway.

Young Allison was a little concerned when the flak would start. She didn't mean the kind directed at the aircraft either. She meant the kind which would be directed at her personally. She knew she was going to have to 'Pay The Piper', she just didn't know when.

"I want to know what everyone's thinking." Young Allison said.

Anna didn't think now is the right time for Young Allison to worry about it. There was a lot going to happen. Any issues like it could be discussed later on. They needed to take down the objective first. She wanted to give her a little reassurance.

"No one is angry at you, if it's what you mean." Anna said.

Young Allison wasn't sure about it, but so far no one said anything. She was pretty sure at some point they were going to.

"I was worried about it." Young Allison said. "It bothered me."

Anna filled Young Allison in on the plan Cameron wanted to enact. She was sure Young Allison would want to add to the plan to ensure the trucks would stop on the bridge. Everything hinged on it.

"What's your plan?" Anna asked.

Young Allison didn't think the trucks would necessarily stop for what appeared to be an 'accident' along the side of the road. She was pretty sure they would stop if the road was blocked with something else.

"I want to set the plane down on the road in front of the trucks." Young Allison said. "I can do it right at the end of the bridge. It will trap all of the trucks on the bridge. It's how Cameron has set the team to work its ambush. We can ensure the targets remain within the kill zone with our roadblock."

Anna already figured it's what Young Allison would do. She wanted to know the details. She wanted to make sure Young Allison found everything through ahead of time. She knew she would but she would like to hear it.

"How will you approach?"

Young Allison wanted to make it look like a realistic incident with the Cessna.

"I'm going to cut the power and 'dead stick' it in to make it look like an actual emergency landing." Young Allison said.

Anna tilted her head slightly. She realized if the power was cut, it would be an 'emergency landing'.

"A landing without power on a highway really will be an 'emergency landing'." Anna said.

Young Allison felt she would have enough time to make a single pass to get a look at her 'runway'. She wanted to know what was going to be on the road before the actual event occurred. She wanted to make sure there were no obstacles. There weren't any trees in the area. There were no power lines next to the road either. The road was very much like a runway for all practical purposes.

"I'll overfly the route and double check my landing zone first." Young Allison said.

Anna was updated in detail by CamNet about all the conversations which occurred in the restroom and afterwards between Savannah, Cammy, and Sheila.

"There's another matter which will need your attention." Anna said.

Young Allison was a little worried it was going to be her 'chewing out'.

"What is it?" Young Allison asked.

Anna knew of the note Savannah held which apparently was written by Young Allison.

"I'll let Savannah explain it to you." Anna said.

Young Allison took a deep breath and let it out slowly.

"Oh boy, here it comes." Young Allison said. "She's going to chew me out."

Young Allison expected the worst. She was very worried she disappointed Savannah.

Anna knew a lot more of the details than Young Allison did.

"I don't think so." Anna said.

Young Allison was still quite apprehensive. She felt there was a lot she needed to answer for.

"I know I did something." Young Allison said.

Anna thought she could give Young Allison a clue.

"You did." Anna said. "Half a century ago…."

Young Allison listened to what Anna said. See mulled it over in her mind for a few seconds before it finally hit her.

"Do you mean…." Young Allison started to ask before she paused.

It appeared to Anna everything Young Allison wanted must have already happened, even though it hadn't happened yet.

"Yes." Anna said. "That means we went, or we will."

A giant smile blossomed on Young Allison's face. With what little information she had, it sounded like she was responsible for something major.

"Did I act on my own here?" Young Allison asked. "I mean with whatever it was I did."

Anna didn't know all the details but it was the indication.

"It appears you were involved in a significant manner." Anna said.

Young Allison figured there must be a whole list of events she would be held accountable for. It worried her a little about the ones which somehow already happened in the past she hadn't done yet. She wasn't sure how it was going to play out.

"Oh, brother…." Young Allison said. "They are all going to be on my case about what I've done the last few days, and in the past."

Anna was very proud of everything Young Allison accomplished in the last few days.

"They have all been good things so far." Anna said.

Young Allison doubted it was going to be the same way for everything

"What about what I did in the past?" Young Allison asked.

Anna didn't have an answer for it.

"I guess we will find out." Anna said.

Young Allison figured if she was going to go over everyone's head, or around them, she would do it big. With everything they knew so far, it's exactly what it sounded like to her.

"It will probably turn out I set off the H-bomb." Young Allison said. "It's not going to go over well."

Anna believed the events would need to play out for them to know the answer. Right now everything was as big of a mystery to them as it was to everyone else.

"It depends if it's really what it is and how it was done." Anna said. "So far there hasn't been an explosion. It doesn't it mean there won't be one."

Young Allison was willing to step outside of the line to protect those she loved the most. If it's what she did, then it's what she did. She was prepared to live with those consequences if the ones she loved were protected. She wouldn't have done it unless she thought it was the right thing to do, at the time it was done, based upon whatever the circumstances were. She hoped everyone would look at all of the factors involved before they became accusatory or upset with her.

"I would only do it to save Savannah, Cameron, or John." Young Allison said. "I'll do anything to protect them."

Young Allison knew if it wasn't what she did. It was something she would do without hesitation to protect the 'Natural Order'. The ones she loved came before anything else to ensure their safety.

Closing monologue by Cameron:

Seems Like A Lot

When one seeks another
What is it that's sought
Hopefully it can be earned
And not something bought

With what does one need pay
How much of our soul need we allot
To be treated just and fair
What battles will need be fought

We already know how the story ends
They all share the same evil plot
We will be told maybe we misread
Reality is history we forgot

As all things inevitably transpire
Our self worth will be naught
Everything once again for nothing
The total sum will add to nought

It is nothing, not a big deal
Is said when they are caught
To the one savagely crushed
It seems like a lot

Nobody