You keep at it

“Keep at it!” you order.

The two ships continue onward in the loop. The enemy fires their gun multiple times, but Elena is able to dodge the projectiles. In the meantime she delivers blow after blow on the enemy vessel. You smile. It is a glorious sight alright. But somehow it is too good to be true.

You take another glance at their elliptical course. You realize they have turned their engines to full capacity, and they are practically racing towards you.