“Itsy-bitsy spider, time to die!” Nix shouted.
They tossed and turned, shooting at anything green that crossed their path. The Vresqoxk gave up their focus on the CTA and turned their attention to the squadron.
The Azophi fleet began to circle them, trapping the remaining CTA and Vresqoxk forces.
The Vresqoxk were getting desperate to escape, but the squadron picked off the ships before they could.
Suddenly, the flash of an explosion above caught her eye. She glanced up just in time to see a claw-like green vessel disintegrating on a suicidal dive toward a starstorm wing below.
Dread filled Jaiya as she realized what was about to happen. The Vresqoxk knew it was going to die, so it was determined to take out as many enemy ships as possible on its way out. If they were successful, they could destroy not only the wing in its path but any below it in a ripple effect.
Her wing flew high on the upper level of the battle, directly in its path.
Jaiya saw an opportunity, and she had to take it.
One life was worth more than many, and hers could save many more below her.
She hoped that her plan would work.
“I just want you all to know, it’s been an honor leading you. Hope to see you on the other side.”
