A Vow to Sophia (The Fighter Queen saga Book 2) by John Bowers

Author:John Bowers [Bowers, John]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: AKW Books
Published: 2014-12-29T05:00:00+00:00

Thursday, 9 August, 0221 (PCC) — Lunar Base 9, Luna

Life was a lot more pleasant under recently promoted Major Walters. The crews, now convinced they would get a chance to fight the next time the opportunity was presented, were more relaxed. Walters was good-natured, but firm and efficient.

Barely a week after he assumed command, Walters called Johnny into his office. Johnny stood at ease as Walters pinned him with a narrow gaze.

"Have you spoken to your father lately?" he asked bluntly.

Johnny's eyebrows lifted. "No, sir."

"You sure? No mail or anything?"

"No, sir. I haven't spoken to him since the day I enlisted."

Walters picked up a document and handed it across the desk. Johnny took it and peered at it closely.

"You know the Fighter Service is upgrading its fighters, right? That's the conversion schedule for all the squadrons in the Luna sector," Walters said. "Notice where the 213 is located. Down near the bottom."

Johnny found it and nodded, perplexed.

"We're not scheduled to get the new fighter until after the first of the year."

"That's too bad, sir. Wish we could get them sooner. They're a dream to fly."

Walters nodded, again eyeing him suspiciously.

"That's why I wondered if you'd been talking to your old man," he said. "Because this afternoon I was notified that we've suddenly been bumped to the top of the list."

Johnny stared stupidly. "What?"

"We are now going to be the first squadron to convert over."

Walters leaned back in his chair, lacing his fingers behind his head. "Not only that, but as soon as we get them, we have orders to begin carrier training."

Johnny's mouth fell open.

"We have carriers?"

"We will in a few months."

Johnny put the document down and shook his head slowly.

"That's fantastic!" he said after a moment. "Jesus!"

"Yeah, my sentiments exactly. Okay, Lincoln, I was just curious. Don't repeat any of this, all right?"

"No, sir." Johnny's head was still reeling.

"Dismissed."

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