A few moments later we were traveling through the launch tunnel, under intense laser fire. Then just seconds after we were in the vacuum of space surrounded by a vast array of large space habitats and stars. It was with much amazement that I spotted the moon for the first time. I thought I could just about make out some of the settlements on its surface. Then Tabitha’s voice brought me back to reality and to the predicament we were now in.
“Where will we go?”
On the face of it, there were boundless opportunities but I knew that wasn’t the case.
“Any rebel bases near here? I asked in hope rather than expectation.
I looked back and she nodded “no”.
Much to my horror I could see one of the Emperor’s fighters with two large laser cannons on its wings behind us. It had his colors and his insignia, the crossed swords on its front.
“What’s wrong?” our new female companion asked.
I turned around and put the thrusters on. My head jolted back. For a moment I felt my body getting hot but I started to breathe more slowly to try to calm myself. The ship was easy to control and I was soon weaving my way in and out of the different space habitats and stations.
Left.
Then right and right again.
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