You'll Find that You've Nothing to Lose (Fire from the Tongues of Liars)

                                    

                                          
Poe Dameron sat in his X-Wing, his jaw tense but the rest of him loose, speeding toward the First Order's troop ships.  "Come on, Finn," he muttered as he flicked a few switches to prepare his cannons.  BB-8 beeped in concern.  "It'll be okay, buddy," he told it, though he wasn't sure he believed that to be true.

                          
As they got closer, it became apparent that the other ships were not moving.  He bit his lip and dared to hope that Finn had been successful.  When they were some distance away, he slowed down, coming nearly to a stop.  Still, the ships just hung there, almost eerie in their stillness.  "Kaydel?"
                          
"Their transports are at full capacity.  There is no technical explanation for why they have not attacked," she explained, exultation apparent in her tone.
                          
He felt a smile tug at his lips as well.  "Finally, some good news.  See if you can patch me into their comms."
                          
"Right away, Poe."
                          
He let out the breath he had been holding.  His readout showed that Kaydel had done as asked.  "This is the Resistance."
                          
"Hi, Poe," came Finn's voice.  
                          
He had never been more relieved to hear his friend's voice.  "Finn!  It went well, I take it?" he teased.
                          
"Yeah, it did.  Everyone's ready to defect.  Should we head for the landing platforms?"
                          
"That sounds like a great idea."
                          


                          
"What are they doing?" Hux demanded, his gloved hand tightening on the chair of some tech or another.  
                          
The man in question shifted uncomfortably.  "Nothing, sir.  It appears."
                          
He swore violently.  "Get me in contact with them.  Where are the Knights of Ren?"
                          
An officer came running onto the bridge.  "Sir!  The Wookie and his ship have escaped!"
                          
"By himself?"
                          
"No, sir.  There were Jedi with him.  They took the Knights of Ren prisoner," the officer continued hastily, out of breath.
                          
Hux was silent for a moment, glaring out the front of the ship.  "Take us to them.  If our people want to defect, they are not going to enjoy the experience for long.  Ready the weapon."
                          
"Yes, sir."
                          


                          
"Looks like we can stop the evacuation process, General," Kaydel reported, grinning.
                          
"Success, then?" Lando asked, looking over her shoulder.
                          
"Yes, sir.  The Stormtroopers are requesting clearance to land in order to surrender."
                          
"Wonderful.  I'll tell my people."
                          


                          
Rose took Finn's hand has they walked down the gangplank of their transport ship.  She was so proud of him – he'd saved them all.  The war was over – or very nearly, anyway.  The Stormtroopers with them had removed their helmets and were looking around a little nervously.  "This way," she told them, thinking how lucky they were to be here on Cloud City, a place she'd always dreamed of going.
                          
"You did it," she murmured to Finn, smiling up at him.
                          
"We did it," he corrected, lifting their clasped hands to kiss hers.  "Thank you for going with me."
                          
"Of course."
                          
She motioned for the former Stormtroopers to join their fellows once they reached an intersection of platforms.  Some of Lando's people had arrived and took them from there.  Rose and Finn stayed outside to greet the former Stormtroopers as they joined the Resistance.