Chapter 1099
Covered Bets
Earlier:
Savannah was in the Young bunker. She watched Young Allison in action.
Young Allison checked over everything happening around the target location. She made a few suggestions to Anna. They were evaluated and forwarded to CamNet. CamNet would then carry out the instructions and determine if they needed to forwarded to John Henry, or everyone in the Control Center, which meant John. Normally it would be John Henry's function to do so if it was necessary.
Cammy and Anna urged the girls to get some rest. There were sleeping quarters in the bunker. They could take it easy for a little while, but still be close to the action if it developed.
They both lay down after they cleaned up. They were in bed clothes. They were able to get a few hours of sleep in while they waited for the 'Witching Hour'.
It was time. The girls were up early.
Young Allison reviewed everything she wanted done. She explained what she was about to do.
It surprised Savannah as to why.
Young Allison based her decision on past practice.
"I asked CamNet to do a visual check of where everyone was at." Young Allison said. "Sometimes they might be elsewhere other than where their tracker, com, or phone is at."
Savannah understood it to mean exactly what Young Allison said. She knew there were a lot of times when Cameron was 'off the grid'. It was also possible she might have her location shown as somewhere other than where it actually was. It was why Young Allison wanted a visual verification as to where everyone was at. She was aware it could be manipulated as well.
They saw surveillance footage of Cameron in the Command Center. It's what they wanted to see. They wanted to know where she was at for sure. It wasn't they didn't trust her, as much as they knew how 'driven' she could be at times. They didn't want her to take the burden on her back again. She already did it enough times. She didn't need to do it any more.
Savannah remembered the close call at the previous location. It was a little too close.
"After the other building, I think this is the right choice." Savannah said. "It was a close one."
Savannah remembered the sound of the drone right above and in back of them as it shielded them. The explosion of the building still rocked the vehicle she was in because of its force. Cammy was on the hood in front of her so she could see her. Cameron's one hand was still through the hole in the roof of the SUV. She used it as a handhold. It was an indication she hadn't fallen off from the blast. The drone moved away from them after the explosion and returned to altitude. Everyone reported back as undamaged. She didn't want a repeat performance for anyone at the new location if it could be avoided.
They watched the drone do the scan and CamNet reported the building was empty.
Young Allison waited until the drone which did the scan moved to a safer altitude. She decided she was going to take preemptive action against the building. Based upon what Savannah reminded her of about the other building, she decided she wasn't going to take any chances with anyone. She looked at Savannah, Cammy, and Anna. It was time to act. She previously told Anna what she wanted CamNet to do. She wanted to verify all the information again.
"I'm initiating a drone strike. Strike the structure twice. Delay one missile by one second." Young Allison said. "Blow the rear door off first and allow the second missile to go inside after it. I want it to detonate in the center of the building. Do it now."
They watched the missiles strike. They observed it go down exactly as planned. There was the first explosion which took down the door. There was a second explosion. They could see the flash from inside of the building. The two Resistance missiles did exactly what they wanted. Then there was the massive explosion of the building. It was clear it was booby trapped.
Savannah felt a feeling of dread inside of her as she watched the building. It could have been Cameron who was there. She knew she could have been with Cameron in there. They could have been inside of the building when the massive explosion occurred. It was close enough for Cam earlier.
"I guess it kind of narrows it down." Savannah said. "You saved Cam earlier. We just saw the proof."
Young Allison saw it a little differently.
"Cam saved herself." Young Allison said. "She knew the right choice to make all along. She just needed to make it."
Anna thought it should apply to Young Allison as well in regards to her health.
"You need to sleep." Anna said. "The mission has concluded."
Cammy wanted Savannah to rest too.
"Both of you need to sleep." Cammy said. "The circadian rhythm of teenagers can be abnormal."
Savannah didn't want to mention there were a lot of other factors involved with her disrupted circadian rhythm. Most of them revolved around Cameron. She wasn't going to mention it in front of Young Allison.
Young Allison felt they acted responsibly earlier.
"We took a short rest before the main event." Young Allison said.
Anna pushed it some. She wanted the girls to wrap it up.
"You've accomplished what you wanted for tonight." Anna said.
Cammy would rather have CamNet do everything herself. She didn't feel the continual need of input from the girls was necessary. They could simply have told CamNet what they wanted done and let her do it at the appropriate time. She was just glad Savannah wasn't at the building with Cameron right now. It was a whole other discussion.
"CamNet could have acted alone on your behalf." Cammy said.
Savannah understood the importance of human input. Without it, John Henry or CamNet became 'Skynet'.
"If you remember correctly, the last time someone tried it, things didn't work out very well in the end. Allison wanted the final say." Savannah said. "She wanted to be able to stop it if it became necessary. She wanted to have moderation in the response and the ability to target something different as well."
Anna understood Savannah's reference. She thought Savannah displayed more than a little tact by not actually mentioning 'Skynet'. It was clear Savannah didn't want to indirectly insult CamNet. She wanted to get things wrapped up.
"There are six drones over the area." Anna said. "Is there anything else you want to do?"
Young Allison wanted to make sure everything was covered.
"I want one to remain there and one to stay with Al and Mel." Young Allison said. "I want one drone to go back and scan the site of the other building which blew up."
Cammy didn't think it was necessary.
"Why would you need to do it?" Cammy asked. "We set surveillance up there. Actually, we did it in both areas. Both of them are currently under observation now. I reviewed the footage myself."
Anna quickly shot Cammy a look of disapproval. She didn't want anyone to question Young Allison's actions other than Savannah or Cameron. Well, John would be able to do it as well. It wouldn't be any time soon if she could help it.
Cammy realized her error right away. She just questioned Young Allison's decision.
Young Allison planned three steps ahead. She wanted to look for any targets of opportunity which might develop as well.
"I want to be sure." Young Allison said. "The other drones will orbit at altitude and be ready to strike any target which develops."
Savannah figured Young Allison would prevent Cameron from learning of a new target tonight. She was sure any new target would be dealt with and neutralized before Cameron knew of its existence. She wanted to know what exactly Young Allison was going to do.
"Are you going to have CamNet mask any new target?" Savannah asked. "Are you going to hide the information?"
Young Allison wanted to protect Cameron too. She clandestinely dealt with threats in the past as well. Only CamNet and Anna knew what she did.
"I will only until the threat is dealt with." Young Allison said. "Once it's been accomplished, Cameron can be notified of what occurred. I feel it's very important her sheath is not damaged in the next couple of days. You know why."
Savannah did know why. She believed it was a just precaution. She was sure this wasn't the only instance of Young Allison acting in this manner. She would need to speak to her when she was alone. It was clear the Command Center would have little of any involvement in what occurred.
They waited another hour and nothing developed at either location. Young Allison typed in some more information for CamNet. The drones were slightly reassigned.
The girls cleaned up before their short sleep earlier and were already wearing their night clothes in the bunker.
Savannah thought it was a really long day. She felt spent.
"It's time for bed." Savannah said. "I'm beat."
Young Allison yawned.
"I'm pretty tired too." Young Allison said.
Cammy was a little worried about the long hours. She didn't like to see Savannah push herself needlessly. She didn't want to see either of the girls over exert themselves. She thought they should compensate for the lost time.
"You girls should 'sleep in' tomorrow." Cammy said. "There's nothing pending."
Savannah glanced at the time. The 'Witching Hour' was past.
"Tomorrow is already today." Savannah said. "It's 4:00 AM."
Young Allison wanted to reach out to Savannah.
"Will you sleep with me?" Young Allison asked Savannah. "It's not many hours until we need to get up. It's just to sleep."
Savannah didn't care where she ended up at this point. She was ready to sleep in the bunker.
"I was going to sleep in Allison's bed. Now I don't care." Savannah said. "I just want to lie down and close my eyes."
Cammy moved up and started to scan Savannah.
Anna did the same for Young Allison.
Young Allison and Savannah exchanged a look of displeasure.
"Is it going to be like this forever?" Young Allison asked.
The Metal girls looked at each other and then back at the girls.
"Yes." Cammy and Anna both said at the same time.
Young Allison rolled her eyes.
"Oh, brother…." Young Allison said. "Let's hit the hay."
Cammy didn't want the girls to exert themselves on the stairs leading out of the bunker. There was no need to get their blood pressure up. She really just wanted to carry one of them in her arms.
"Do you want us to carry you?" Cammy asked.
Young Allison tried to suppress a giggle, but couldn't quite do it. It came out anyway.
Savannah quickly glanced at Young Allison. It seemed like a pleasant way to end the night's activities.
"Sure. Why not, it sounds like fun." Savannah said.
Young Allison was going to suggest to the Metal girls it was OK if they wanted to 'cop a feel'. She thought better of it when she looked over at Savannah. She was sure Savannah would disapprove of her comment, even if it was spoken in jest. Well, it was sort of in jest. She wouldn't mind the extra attention.
Cammy scooped up Savannah and Anna scooped up Young Allison. The Metal girls carried the human girls upstairs into Young Allison's bedroom.
"I need a 'pit stop'." Savannah said.
Cammy carried her to the bathroom door and set her down.
Anna carried Young Allison to the bed and laid her down.
When Savannah returned from the restroom, Cammy and Anna were gone. She figured they wouldn't go far and would probably return and hang out in the hall near the doorway. There would be nothing for them to see, or hear. Young Allison was fast asleep. She typed in some information on her phone. She smiled at the response. She crawled in beside Young Allison and was asleep in a few minutes.
Cammy and Anna were outside of the door to Young Allison's bedroom. They spoke in low tones only a Terminator could hear.
"Did you 'cop a feel'?" Cammy asked.
Anna felt a little guilty. She thought about doing it, but didn't. She didn't want to flood Young Allison's body with endorphins, or send any wrong signals.
"What?" Anna asked. "You know I'm forbidden from any activity of a sexual nature."
Cammy didn't think it was a big deal. It was just a little harmless touching which sent a silent signal.
"I did." Cammy said.
Anna was glad Cammy hadn't carried Young Allison. She was sure she would have done the same thing. She wondered if Cammy would do it to her.
"I'd offer to let you carry me, but I don't quite match up to Savannah." Anna said. "You know what I mean."
Cammy thought there was plenty. There were other areas she could explore as well. She would actually like to make a 'comparison' between Anna and Savannah. She was aware Anna was off limits or she would actually initiate a comparison on her own.
John's breathing grew more difficult as Cameron moved. His back arched up slightly along with his neck. He tried to watch her as much as he could because she faced him this time. He liked to watch everything bounce on the front of her. He was fondling her until a short time ago.
Cameron opened her eyes when John stopped fondling her. She could see he was right on the edge. She smiled to herself. She always felt a sense of accomplishment whenever she was able to make John 'finish'. She knew there were times when she demanded too much from him. As a human male, he could only do so much at any given time. It left her with an extreme sense of dissatisfaction when she was unable to complete the task.
She watched as his head moved rapidly from side to side on his arched neck. His hands now grasped her waist and tried to slow her down. She disregarded his attempts to continue his journey of ecstasy. She wanted him to derive the maximum amount of pleasure possible from her. Once she finished, she slowed to a stop.
Cameron moved next to him. She gave him a deep kiss.
She watched his face as he attempted to formulate some words. It took him a few tries but he was soon able to speak.
John gasped a few times before he was able to catch his breath.
"I think I'm wasted." John said.
Cameron took it as a challenge. John wasn't going to 'skate' on her watch.
"I got you to where you needed to go." Cameron said. "It did take quite a bit of trying though. It appears we still need to work on your stamina."
John wasn't used to this much 'activity'. His body was much more acclimated than it was a week ago. It appeared Cameron's plan to build up his stamina seemed to be working. He didn't think it was an issue. It was a fundamental issue.
"You're wearing me out." John said.
Cameron was very pleased at their destination. She wanted John to tough it out a little more. She was more worried about results right now. She felt she accomplished her goal.
"I try to please." Cameron said.
John thought about what they just did and earlier when he watched Cameron wipe the back of her hand across her mouth. Since it was followed by a smile, he didn't need to worry about anything.
"You do…." John said.
Cameron giggled.
She met the challenge head on.
"Whatever works." Cameron said with a smile.
John thought everything 'worked' when Cameron was involved.
"I can say it all works quite well." John said.
Cameron was pleased they reduced the total even further from the goal.
"There are only nine hundred and…." Cameron said.
John didn't like to keep score. It was fun at first, but he didn't want it to seem like a job. He didn't want the goal to be the number. He wanted to keep it as the sharing between them to express their love for each other.
"I don't want to keep track." John said as he interrupted. "I just wanted to be about us with each other and not reference anything else. The other things don't matter. it's just us together which matters."
Cameron tilted her head slightly. She didn't think it was a big deal. There were many things she kept track of. Most of them occurred without her actually thinking about it. It was just the way her processor worked.
"It's a Terminator thing." Cameron said. "The data is always there."
John figured Cameron knew everything they did. What was worse was she knew everything he did too. She wanted to see what she would tell him.
"Do you know everything we've done?" John asked.
Cameron was in the process of updating those files when John asked the question. She thought the answer would be a little revealing.
"Of course I do. I know for how long and when." Cameron said. "I also know where."
She also knew with whom. She suppressed a glitch impulse when she thought about Future Riley. She remembered how he looked at Cheri Westin in school as well. She knew what John was thinking every time he looked at her. She saw how the other students looked at and acted with each other. If John would have been provided with the opportunity, he would have been with Cheri Westin as well. The difference there would be organic, rather than caught up in an anti-Metal plot to terminate her.
John knew most of the times they were together they were at the Resistance base. Not all of them though. There were a few wild ones recently.
"Do you mean where we were at?" John asked.
Cameron tilted her head slightly.
"There's the physical location too." Cameron said. "I was referring to where you were at 'in or on' my sheath. In other words, what you were doing specifically and for how long."
John was a little nervous at her response. Some of it was information best left un-repeated. He believed once their love making episode was over, they should move on to the next one and not worry about what was done and in the past. There was no way to change or alter it.
"We don't need to get into all of those." John said.
John didn't want to get into any of them.
Cameron was aware John already did get into all of those. There was one area she would prefer John didn't use. It was never a pleasant experience for her. The 'real place' was only a slight distance away. She didn't think such activity was going to go over very well with any of the human females. If John became associated with a human male, it would be more appropriate because there weren't any other choices.
"We're not doing the 'one place' anymore." Cameron said. "There are no pleasure receptors there. I told you the same thing every time. Nothing was different for me each time in any way pleasurable."
Cameron briefly wondered if it was some perverse fantasy of Future Riley John never was able to enact. Wait. Maybe he was able to fulfill her fantasy as well as his. Even though she watched plenty of videos online, she didn't believe it was something human females actually enjoyed, regardless of the way they acted for the video shoot.
John felt a little embarrassed. Cameron was hesitant to allow it when it occurred. She relented when he persisted. He hoped she was at least a virgin in one place on her sheath he tried. Maybe it was the only reason she allowed it to occur in the beginning. She didn't have any history in her files about sexual activity of any type, it was a guess one way or the other.
"I just wanted to see what it was like." John said. "It was only a few times."
Cameron wondered if it did any more for John than it did for her.
"Well?" Cameron asked.
John thought back on the experiences.
"It was tight." John said.
Cameron was used to the term Tight used a little differently, rather than literally.
It was so tight John needed to use some lotion as a lubricant.
Cameron refused to turn off her pain receptors.
"I'll say." Cameron said. "It took a day for the damage you caused to regenerate, each time."
John was a little embarrassed. It was something he would rather not talk about, especially now. He didn't want to sour the mood of where they currently were at.
"I said I was sorry about it." John said.
Cameron didn't think her sheath was designed to be used in such a manner. It needed to simulate all human female points of 'entry'. It did. She knew it was going to cause a problem if she continued to complain about it. It didn't do any good to complain at the time. It wouldn't do any good now either. It was time to move things along. She could see John looked tired.
"You need to sleep." Cameron said.
John felt tired.
"I'm beat." John said.
Cameron kissed John again.
'You weren't tonight.' Cameron thought.
She turned off the light and waited until he fell asleep. She carefully got up and dressed. She was going to go out and check on the site they 'blasted' earlier. She wanted to see what else was happening around there. She was pretty sure there was a little more involved with everything which occurred over the last couple of days.
Cameron thought she could slip out of the base without being detected.
She made it to the carpool without anyone following her. She was surprised at who was already waiting for her.
Ally and Sheila were both standing there.
Sheila looked a little apprehensive.
"Hey, love." Sheila said. "You must have been having a good time. It took long enough."
Ally didn't like the long wait either.
"Yeah, we've been waiting here for two hours." Ally said. "Have you ever heard of a quickie? I thought I was going to have to go into standby to keep my power cell from expiring."
Cameron wasn't thrilled to find Sheila and Ally waiting for her. It was obvious Young Allison and Savannah knew what she would do and sent Ally and Sheila to accompany her. She hoped to be able to leave them behind. There was no need to put them into the danger zone.
"What do you two want?" Cameron asked
Cameron already knew the answer.
Sheila saw an opportunity to make a point.
"I hoped you would ask. First I want to sixty ni…" Sheila started.
Cameron was in no mood for joking.
"Enough." Cameron said. "Who sent you?"
She knew what Sheila wanted. It was what everyone wanted. What she indicated was just the start. It would be everything else afterwards.
Ally didn't want to cause any problems. She would just go with who contacted them directly. They usually received their instructions from one source.
"CamNet was the one." Ally said. "Someone told CamNet if she ever needed anything to give us a call."
Ally playfully slugged Sheila in the upper arm.
Sheila thought she communicated something a little different at the time.
"You know what I was talking about." Sheila said. "It wasn't this."
Sheila indicated to CamNet she was available for a sexual encounter with her. It was for some one-on-one personal time. Well, she wouldn't mind if there were others involved for the sharing either.
Cameron understood what it was really about. There was no need to make an issue about it. If she tried to do anything different, CamNet would know and probably contact the girls. One of them would then contact her directly and tell her to do the same thing she was about to do now and bring Sheila and Ally with her.
"Let's go." Cameron said. "I know it was the girls."
Ally didn't think someone who cared about someone and loved someone was a bad thing. She wanted to remind Cameron about it.
"They care about you because they love you." Ally said.
Cameron smiled to herself. The girls truly did care about her. It was clear they both loved her.
"I know." Cameron said. "I didn't mean for it to sound like a bad thing."
Cameron climbed into their 'Gas Company' van. Ally and Sheila did as well.
They headed toward the explosion site. There was no one around.
"I would have expected some emergency response crews to still be around this location." Cameron said.
Sheila and Ally visited the area on their way back from Cameron's base earlier. They didn't get too close. They never slowed or stopped. They just wanted to look like any vehicle passing through the area if anyone was watching.
"They never responded." Sheila said. "They all ended up on the other side of town.
They neared the structure. A 'Street Services' work truck was parked close by there. They pulled up next to it.
"I've been waiting for you." Bob said.
Cameron saw Bob and Jim inside the work truck.
"Who sent you?" Cameron asked.
Jim figured it would come out soon enough.
"John Henry sent us." Jim said. "He was worried about you."
Cameron didn't think all of the assistance was necessary.
"I could have handled things by myself." Cameron said.
Ally wanted to let her know there was additional assistance as well.
"We have drone support too." Ally said.
Cameron looked up and around at the dark sky.
"I don't hear them." Cameron said.
Sheila and Ally viewed footage from all of them earlier as they waited for Cameron to head for the carpool area.
"They're there, all six of them." Sheila said.
Cameron could see Savannah and Young Allison really looked after her tonight.
"The girls did all this." Cameron said. "They're worried about me and everyone else too."
Bob wanted to point out the specific information he was given. He was told to relay it to Cameron.
"It was all this or they were going to come." Bob said. "Both of them were going to come."
Jim wanted to point out some additional help.
"Mel and Al are still around too." Jim said.
Cameron thought about the vehicles their two teams were in.
"What are they driving?" Cameron asked. "Is it a police car or a fire truck?"
Bob was told that Al and Mel wanted to keep it low key.
"They're in a tow truck." Bob said. "They didn't want to tie up any emergency equipment in case there was a real emergency. Tow trucks are known for operating in many different locations, especially when someone needs assistance, even if it's just to have their battery jumped."
Cameron looked over the direction of where the building used to be.
"There's nothing to see is there?" Cameron asked.
Ally already looked at all the different drone footage. She figured Cameron could have done the same.
"All that's left is a smoldering collapsed building." Ally said. "It was a rather large explosion. The charges were set to make the building collapse in on itself so it would trap anyone who was inside to ensure their termination."
Cameron couldn't see this operation leading anywhere else tonight. She hoped one of the drones would have picked up somebody else leaving the area or coming to investigate. So far there was nothing.
"Let's all go back." Cameron said. "We can get these vehicles back to where they belong."
Cameron was pleased at the outcome as well as Young Allison's and Savannah's actions. She liked how they covered her for her extra curricular activity too. They anticipated all her moves. There was plenty of assistance for her too if it would have been needed. It wouldn't have just been her alone. There were six Terminators and six drones who would have assisted her.
She didn't like for anyone to have to worry about her. Maybe she should consider planning additional help herself before she left for an operation. The girls certainly took care of her tonight. She knew they wanted for her sheath to remain undamaged so she could go on her honeymoon cruise with John.
Cameron was proud of her prodigy.
There was really only one place left for her to go until the sun came up. She planned to make sure the sun wasn't the only thing which came up either.
Later on:
John opened his eyes and was pleasantly surprised.
Cameron was there smiling at John when he woke up the next morning.
John was actually surprised to see Cameron still there next to him. He knew she usually didn't spend the entire night with him. She said it was boring to stare at the ceiling in the dark and listen to him snore for hours on end.
"Did you spend all night here?" John asked.
Cameron didn't want to lie nor be too explicit. She would rather not explain she went to where he didn't want her to go.
"I took care of a few things." Cameron said. "You know how it is when you're asleep."
John lifted the sheet a little, he saw Cameron was naked.
Cameron presented herself.
"I guess we can pick up where we left off." Cameron said.
John liked what he saw.
"I'm sure going to try." John said.
Cameron ran her hand down the length of her sheath.
"I'm 'dressed' for the occasion." Cameron said.
John reached over and touched her as well.
"More like undressed." John said.
Cameron wanted John in shape. She wanted him to be able to perform multiple times, all of the day and all of the night.
"We need to be ready for our cruise." Cameron said.
John wanted to make sure Cameron was still onboard with it and hadn't changed her mind. He really looked forward to it at this point. Savannah, Young Allison and John Henry provided him with a lot of videos to view about cruise ships.
"Are you still good with it?" John asked.
Earlier when she was with Sheila and Ally she secretly scanned every dimension of Sheila. She was determined to use Sheila's chassis with her program in control of it. It would be a thrill for both John and her. She could be someone 'different'. She could be away from the Resistance matters on a ship at sea, with the ability to use a 'borrowed' chassis. She really thought it was going to be her chance to 'escape reality'. She would be able to do something she wanted to do for years.
"Yes." Cameron said. "We can get away from it all."
John wondered how true it would be.
"I know we will still need to be in contact with everyone." John said.
Cameron felt she covered all the bases along those lines. There were plans and there were contingency plans.
"We'll be in port almost every day at some point." Cameron said. "I'll have a helicopter ready at each port."
John didn't want to waste their resources. He was aware Cameron was always concerned about his safety. He didn't want to neglect their daily operations or leave any location short staffed if it was under surveillance. He didn't want any recons curtailed.
"I don't want to tie up a bunch of Terminators for our trip." John said. "I want to keep this as simple as possible. I don't want you to overdo it for me. Staff wise that is. In the bedroom you can overdo it as much as you want."
Cameron liked everyone to break the routine every so often. She remembered the suggestion from the girls about how the person will be rotated at the various outposts. They didn't specify a time period but she knew it needed to be reasonable.
"I think everyone likes a change in scenery every now and then." Cameron said.
John remembered when Savannah told him to do the very thing years ago. Young Allison also mentioned it as well. He spent a lot of time inside of the Resistance base. He was well acquainted with four walls.
"I guess we all do." John said.
Cameron wasn't sure what it meant. She was thinking about using Sheila's chassis earlier. Maybe John was thinking about using a different person. She knew from reading Cosmo all men liked a little 'strange' every now and then. She didn't think there needed to be any secrets when it came to it with them. The girls were all available. She wanted John protected from the anti-Metal group.
"I can have Savannah or the girls come." Cameron said. "Claire can stay with us."
John didn't want Cameron to worry. He didn't want Cameron to put pressure on anybody. He wanted to spend time with her.
"It wasn't the change in scenery I meant." John said. "This is our long overdue honeymoon."
Cameron checked on the booking earlier. Everything was in order. She expected no less with CamNet in control of the cruise line.
"We leave in two days." Cameron said.
John really wished he knew if it's what Cameron wanted to do. It seemed like it. He knew the future was always calling her and knocking on her door. He was good to go at any time. He felt very anxious about it already.
"Two days it is." John said.
He wondered how many of the Resistance Terminators were going to be onboard with them. He didn't know Cameron planned to strip the virginity from the female Terminators as 'herself', while she was in control of their chassis.
Cameron hoped to provide John with a virgin chassis every day of the cruise and all of them would be her. She would be the one in control. She was sure the Metal girls would all understand. She only planned to borrow their chassis for a few hours. It didn't seem like a big deal to her. They should all know by now everyone sacrifices for John Connor.
She looked forward to the cruise. She planned a lot of things to do. She made plans and contingency plans for all eventualities. She knew what the girls wanted and she knew what she wanted. They were not both the same thing. She planned to get her way, one way or another, on the cruise ship. She would do whatever she needed to make it happen. Her main focus was Savannah and Young Allison. If it didn't work out, all of the other girls would get a chance to be with John.
John looked over at Cameron. He could see a giant smile on her face. He really wondered what she was thinking about. He decided not to ask her because he didn't want to spoil the moment she appeared to enjoy immensely. It pleased him because she was pleased. He really thought she looked happy.
Later on:
Savannah opened her eyes. Young Allison sat on the bed looking at her.
"Hi." Young Allison said with a sweet smile.
It was the kind of smile which was beautiful and could melt a heart.
"Hi. How long have you been staring at me?" Savannah asked. "I'm not much to look at."
Young Allison glanced over at her dresser and the clock radio which sat on it.
"It's been about an hour or so." Young Allison said. "I tried to be very quiet and careful."
Savannah felt bad about sleeping so long. Normally she was up earlier. It had been a long day and well into the hours of the next morning. She felt a little more tired than she normally did. She wasn't sure why.
"You should have woken me earlier." Savannah said.
Young Allison wanted to take in all of Savannah's beauty.
"I didn't want to." Young Allison said. "You looked really beat yesterday and early this morning. I worry about you too."
Savannah yawned and stretched.
"I feel fine now." Savannah said. "What time is it?"
Young Allison didn't want it to be a problem, but the time was the time.
"It's ten o'clock." Young Allison said.
Savannah sat bolt upright. She was never in bed this late.
"I need to get up." Savannah said. "I'm sleeping in too much."
Young Allison remembered something she heard her mother say one time.
"All girls need their beauty sleep." Young Allison said.
Savannah saw herself in the dresser mirror. She thought she looked terrible.
"You can say that again." Savannah said. "I look like crap."
Young Allison thought Savannah was beautiful in any condition.
"I don't think so." Young Allison said. "You're beautiful."
Savannah knew loving eyes were blind.
"Let's get dressed and I'll brush your hair." Young Allison said.
Young Allison planned to take the lead this time. She was up earlier and had everything ready.
"After I brush your hair you can." Savannah said.
The two girls stripped off their bed clothes and dressed. They did so openly in front of each other. They only ever did the same thing at the pool. It really was no big deal. It seemed like something they did everyday. They both knew it would be.
Cammy and Anna listened from the other room. They spoke in hushed tones only a Terminator could hear.
"It's only a matter of time." Cammy said.
Anna previously thought it would be years. It didn't seem as if it would anymore. It didn't even seem like it was going to be months any longer. She thought it was down to a matter of weeks at this point. The girls were ready for the next step in their life. It was with each other. They only needed to be John's bed if Judgment Day occurred. The girls belonged to each other.
"It's inevitable." Anna said. "It's the 'Natural Order'."
Cammy and Anna wondered what would happen to them. It was clear they would soon both be redundant and regulated to the background. It wasn't a pleasant thought for either of them. They needed to respect the 'Natural Order'.
Closing monologue by Cameron:
Covered Bets
Go ahead and roll the dice
What will it be
Depending on the wager
One might not want to see
Do you bet it all
Or only risk a bit
When it's all gone
Who will throw a fit
Very few people in life
Will gamble their way to wealth
Most will fail miserably
Many wreck their health
Some will go for broke
The cards land where they fall
It takes a few moments
To realize they've lost it all
Is to move forward in life
A gamble or full of threats
One needs to look around
Do they have covered bets
Nobody