That was when Ochi pulled the blaster from his belt with his free hand. He hopped backward, blaster up and ready to fire.

But not at Luke.

As the lightsaber swung in again, Ochi dodged it, angling the attack away with the dagger before firing two blaster shots at one of the spherical fuel tanks on the side of the staging area. Both bolts deflected off the heavy armor side of the tank.

Beside Lando, Komat now swung into action as she saw what Ochi was trying to do. She dropped into a crouch, her rifle now up and aimed.

Ochi shot first—and it was third time lucky. The fuel tank exploded, debris shooting into the sky as the heavy burning gas rolled out from within, a surging wave that would incinerate every living being caught in its path.

Lando ran, one hand grabbing Komat under the armpit and wrenching her to her feet. Risking a glance over his shoulder, Lando saw Luke’s lightsaber blade bobbing as he sprinted after them, the rolling inferno fast approaching behind. Of Ochi, there was no sign.

Then the scrap metal of the destroyed fuel tank began to rain down around them, and Lando, head ducked down, made for the safety of the next tank cluster, Komat and Luke close behind.


Star Wars Shadow of The Sith Chapter 54