The warning lights in Alanna's cockpit began to blink once again as a warning tone buzzed in her ears.  Looking at her display, she saw that she was dangerously low on fuel.  Glancing once more at the retreating cruiser, she reluctantly pulled the Lady Shadow up and away, winging around to head back toward the Independence.  "Independence command, this is Red 23.  Requesting permission to dock, I'm almost out of fuel.  Be advised, Alliance personnel are still on board that cruiser.  Recommend an evacuation ship be sent as soon as possible before they wind up lost out there."  Heading in toward the docking port, Alanna closed her S-foils, powering down weapons as she prepared to make her final run to the landing bay.