The Phoenix jumped. In just a few minutes they would be in the heart of the battle. Juan quickly exited the Kerkes as they were clearing it off the deck and bringing up fighters to launch. That was when he saw something he didn't expect; Julie in a flight suit heading to a fighter. Quickly he ran across the deck and grabbed her arm as he intercepted her.

"Where the hell do you think you are going?" he demanded.

Julie looked at him ready for an argument but was ...