SonicxStarWars P2 Chapter 08

Chapter 08: Escape from Bespin

The Suppression Squad led the Freedom Fighters towards their ship, the Star Scourge, and the Freedom Fighters could do nothing. But the Suppression Squad was so busy that they failed to notice a large, spherical droid following them in the shadows. It was Teero, and he saw the Freedom Fighters get captured by the Empire, and recieving a message through the City Central Computer from Lobot, Teero set off to free the Freedom Fighters.

Teero got behind Boomer and then as quick as a snake, he stabbed Boomer in the neck with his injector needle, and knocked Boomer out. When the Stormtroopers and Suppression Squad saw Teero, they fired on him, but was blocked by Teero’s Shield. Kaylor then seized the opportunity, and jumped Scourge and grabbed his Repeater Gun, and fired at the Stormtroopers, killing them, and wounding Patch and Alicia. Sally jumped Fiona and knocked her out with a blow to the neck, and using Fiona’s rifle, wounds Patch before he is knocked out by Antoine. Kaylor then knocks Scourge out with a blow to his head. Teero then worked to help set Dulcy free of her restraint. NICOLE then cut Sonic free of his restraints using her cutting laser. The Freedom Fighters grabbed weapons from the troopers and Suppression Squad. Sonic, Sally, and Tails each used E-11s, Kaylor used Scourge’s Repeater gun, Antoine used Patch’s Concussion Rifle, Bunnie used Boomer’s Chain Gun, while Rotor used Miles’ Tenloss Disruptor Rifle. Teero injected his remaining tranquilizer fluid into the Suppression Squad, so it would buy time. But now they had to save Uncle Chuck, who was with Robotnik. And they didn’t have to look far, because Robotnik wasn’t too far behind, as he and a group of SWAT Bots and Stormtroopers escorted Chuck to Robotnik’s shuttle.

They hid the bodies from view and waited for Robotnik to get closer. Then Sonic Spin-dashed right into him, saying: “Win and Spin time, Baldo! And you lose!” He even took out several SWAT Bots and Stormtroopers while the Freedom Fighters mopped up the rest. “Uncle Chuck, you okay?”

“I’m fine Sonic.” said Chuck grabbing a rifle. “Thanks for getting me out of there.”

“Don’t be so sure of yourself, Hedgehog. I’m gonna...” but Robotnik was cut off by Dulcy freezing him with her ice breath.

“Chill out, Robotnik!” said Dulcy.

“Way past, Dulce!” said Sonic happily.

Teero then spoke. “I have received a transmission from Lobot. Leia, Chewbacca, and 3P0 are free. We must leave the city at once!”

“Good point Teero. We need to hurry.” said Sally.

“What about Luke? Shouldn’t we try and help him?” asked Dulcy.

“No way, Dulcy. We shouldn’t go near Vader. We’d better get ourselves out of this mess.” said Rotor.

“Good thinking. I believe we should be going now, oui?” asked Antoine.

“C’mon, let’s hurry and get outta here!” said Kaylor leading the way towards the Star Tornado. But on the way, they ran into more Stormtroopers, which they fought off, but kept moving towards the ship.

Later, they heard Lando’s voice over the intercom. “Attention, this is Lando Calrissian. Attention, the Empire’s taking control of the city, I advise everyone to leave before more Imperial Troops arrive.”

The Freedom Fighters fought their way across the city, as many people began fleeing the city in panic. They then arrived at the doorway to the landing platform. “Blast! The doors sealed! What do we do now?” asked Kaylor.

“Hold on.” said Teero. “I will attempt to override the door controls.” Teero then began to interact with the door controls, while the Freedom Fighters held off the Stormtroopers that tried to kill them.

“Sonic, I have information regarding the ships status…” said Teero. But Sonic cut him off.

“Teero! We don’t have time to worry about the ship! Just get that door open!” said Sonic as he fired directly at the Stormtroopers. Eventually, Teero got the door open and the Freedom Fighters boarded the Star Tornado and took off.

While aboard, they joined up with the Millennium Falcon, which was being chased by TIE Fighters. But then, another group of TIE Fighters and a few TIE Interceptors began chasing the Tornado. “Want me to get on the guns and hold them off?”

“No Sonic.” said Kaylor. “We can outrun them.”

As soon as they were away from the planet, they saw the Executor, and then Sally input the coordinates, and when Rotor attempted to start the Hyperdrive, nothing happened. “Yo, Rote! What’s the ol’ holdup?” demanded Sonic.

“The Hyperdrive isn’t working, Sonic…” said a worried Rotor.

“Say what?” gasped Sonic. “Aw, man! Of all the times!”

Aboard the Executor, Admiral Piett spoke to Darth Vader and Dr. Robotnik. “They’ll be within range of our tractor beam in moments my lord.”

“Did your men deactivate the hyperdrives on the Millennium Falcon and the Star Tornado?” asked Vader.

“Yes my lord.” replied Admiral Piett.

“Good, prepare the boarding parties. And tell your men to set their weapons for stun.” said Vader.

“Yes, Lord Vader.” said Piett.

Scourge, along with the rest of the Suppression Squad, watched the two freighters attempt to run from the Executor. “Run as fast as you can, but you can’t run away today.” said Scourge.

Meanwhile, aboard the Star Tornado, Rotor and Chuck desperately tried to find out why the Hyperdrive wasn’t working. Teero, meanwhile, communicated with R2, and learned the way to restart the hyperdrive aboard the Star Tornado.

“Ready for the Tractor Beams.” said Admiral Piett aboard the Executor. Robotnik anxiously waited for the moment to happen.

Teero flew into the maintenance shaft, and using his manipulator arm, he was able to restart the hyperdrive, and much to the surprise of the Freedom Fighters, the Star Tornado was able to jump to hyperspace with the Millennium Falcon, just in time!

Robotnik and Scourge were shocked to see the Rebels and Freedom Fighters slip away at the last second. The bridge went silent, and Scourge and Fiona held their hands tightly, wondering what would happen. Robotnik was afraid as well, as he backed away from Vader, fearful of what would happen. Piett stood, ready for what would be coming to him. But Vader didn’t do anything. He just silently walked off the bridge and towards his meditation chamber. After almost a minute, Alicia asked: “What…was….that?” ‘

“I don’t know, Princess.” whispered Miles.

Scourge and Fiona looked at each other, they then held each other tightly, as they were now worried about what laid in story for them.

Robotnik walked to his chamber to sulk over losing his one big chance to capture Sonic. The Suppression Squad stayed on the bridge and continued looking out at the stars.

The Rebels and the Freedom Fighters arrived at the Rebel Rendezvous Point, and all were aboard the Alliance Medical Frigate Redemption. “Luke, we’re ready for takeoff.” said Lando.

“Good luck Lando.” said Luke.

“When we find Jabba the Hutt and that Bounty Hunter, we’ll contact you.” replied Lando.

“I’ll meet you at the rendezvous point on Tatooine.” said Luke.

“Princess, we’ll find Han. I promise.” said Lando.

“Chewie, we’ll be waiting for your signal. Take care you two. May the Force be with you.” said Luke.

Chewie growled over the communicator one last time before Luke got his new arm tested out and finished up. Then with Leia, 3P0, R2, and the Freedom Fighters by his side, they watched as the Millennium Falcon flew off into the stars beyond.

They all had just endured a very close encounter with Darth Vader and Robotnik, and with a renewed sense of courage and determination, they would fight on.