Chapter IV: Determination

The Republic fleet enters into orbit, General Organa and her team came along for the ride as she thought having the leader and her team going along to a huge scale battle seemed fun and adventurous, just like the good old times. In the battle of Yavin, she and General Dodonna guided the rebels into victory by the deck, monitoring the Death Star's trajectory towards Yavin, fearing for its superlaser's countdown. Thankfully, Luke was able to stop it from ever firing its weapon all due to him sending torpedoes down the reactor's core, destroying the super weapon into oblivion. Returned to the present, General Organa looked up, holding onto a railing as the blue colored planet of Hoth came into focus.

"Just like old times." She sighed mentally to herself, remembering quite clearly about the first battle of Hoth: being rescued by a certain smuggler when the empire arrived and attempted to capture her yet again just for leverage. In any rate, she is ready to kick ass in the second battle on her own, proving that she is ready.

The resistance transport made its way down towards Poe's position near the base, earning a salute from the famous pilot.

"General, it is a good sight to see you are ready in action." Poe replied, saluting to the Jedi knight as she smiled as well.

"Let's get going, we must not let the first order get to the base first; that was the mistake the empire has made." She added in agreement, her lightsaber dangling on her belt while they made way to Finn's position, earning a nod from the padawan.

"General, you're here, I couldn't help but feel excited to see what you've got in battle." Finn said with enthusiasm, a trait he'll always have the second he became a part of the resistance.

"Well, I cannot miss out on the fun." Leia said as she and the two men formed up a plan inside of a bunker, considering their options carefully. Finn pointed out that the only way to take out their newly built walkers is not just by tripping them, he tells them they can use anti-armor weapons such as rocket launchers and cannons. After careful consideration, they agreed to this plan.

"Alright, let's move out! May the force be with you." Poe declared, the rest of his team followed him into battle while Finn and Rey rejoined, giving them a thumbs up to each other before separating, wanting to take the fight for the galaxy.

Outside of the atmosphere, Luke came out of hyperspace as he knew that the battle might turn nasty all due to him feeling the presence of his old apprentice/nephew down in the surface of Hoth, a planet in which he, Han and Leia used to stay there after the Death Star's destruction, creating a secret base in the process. Unfortunately for the rebels, the Empire managed to snuck in a couple of probe droids to scour their secret base and as if luck had been true, one lone droid took a scan of shield generator and from that point on, a war between the rebels and the empire has broken out a second time since the superweapons destruction. During the time, Vader was searching Luke for all this time because he can sense much force potential within the boy; with that type of power, he could indeed become a great Sith.

Before he has the opportunity to recall the past, one of the star destroyers opened fire at him, a slew of green energy flew past him, his expertise in pilot soon starts to kick into high gear, his speed increased by diverting power from the shields to engines, bringing him ever closer to the planet's surface, R2 beeps frantically at Tie's behind his back.

"I see them buddy, hang on!" Luke said as he veered left, cutting off the rest of the ties behind his back, utilizing a couple of maneuvers he used back in the battle of Yavin years ago, when Biggs is in trouble. Regaining his altitude, he shot all three at once, a wide smile formed up on his lips.

R2 beeps a sound of excitement, knowing that he indeed had missed this part of flying.

"I agree, I missed this feeling so much." Luke added, his ship's boosted a little just to get him closer to the planet's surface, barely able to escape the skirmish overhead. Breathing a sigh of relief, Luke received a com chime from his dash and he answered it.

"Master Skywalker, it is good that you've arrived." Rey spoke with happiness etched to her voice, dodging blaster fire with evasive grace and fluidity.

"So am I, my apprentice." Luke replied while he made way to their position to land, his cape flapping gently with the breeze as he got out, R2 following suit as he reunited with 3-PO in the bunker just up ahead.

"Master Jedi, I am grateful that you've shown up in the nick of time." Ackbar said with a salute to the Jedi, earning back a curt nod and bow to the Mon Calamarian. The species of the Mon Calamari are a race of peacekeepers and warriors of their homeworld, protecting and defending the lives of their people and for the sake of others, allying themselves with the Jedi during that same era.

WHO WILL BE THE VICTOR IN THE SECOND BATTLE OF HOTH: THE RESISTANCE OR THE FIRST ORDER? THE QUESTION WILL BE ANSWERED AS THE STORY COUNTINUES. REVIEW AWAY AND TELL ME YOUR VOTES ON WHO'S GONNA WIN AND WHY. LOVE YOU ALL AND STAY UP TO DATE AS ALWAYS. MTFBWY.