SotR - 3 - More More Flying

Poe pressed the firing mechanism and was rewarded with a brilliant display of red and orange sparks flying in every direction as the TIE fighter exploded.

“You got one more, Poe,” Rey said. “I’m going to kill the engines. Make them think we’re done.”

“Good idea,” Poe said as the engines suddenly cut out. Poe watched as the TIE fighter blazed past, firing with reckless abandon. He hated not trying to take the shot, but if he wanted to make the TIE fighter believe they had no power he was going to have to pretend that he couldn’t shoot, either.

The TIE fighter flew past once, twice. On the third time past, the enemy ship slowed enough that Poe had a perfect lock. This time he didn’t hesitate, firing wildly. The remaining TIE fighter exploded, and over the intercom Rey cheered.

“Great shooting, Poe! I’m going to get us out of this ice ring.”