Survivors (Keith x OC)

Chapter 21: Space Mall

"Okay look. I now know for certain that Zarkon is tracking us through the black lion. We have to find a way to stop him." Shiro told the team.

"How do we do that?" Phoebe looked at Shiro, concerned about what Zarkon was doing to him.

"We've never had this situation before. Two paladins battling for the same lion." Allura added.

"Well if we dont want Zarkon taking control of Voltron everytime we are close, I need to work on bonding with my lion. One that is stronger than his." Shiro suggested.

"While you're working on that, the rest of us need to locate some new teludav lenses. Otherwise we wont be able to travel via wormhole." Coran informed them.

"Where can we find those? Do they even make them anymore?" Keith asked the princess.

"I dont know. Only a few Alteans could use the teludav 10,000 years ago. They may not exist anymore."

"I think I may know where we can get some." Coran spoke up as he stroked his mustache.

"Coran, I hope you arent suggesting going to one of those disgusting swap moons! Those pirates took you for everything you had last time." Allura grunted.

"Space pirates?" Lance was intrigued.

"The Unilu were traders and pirates that roamed the galaxies and dealt in black market goods. Umni spice, by-tor water, little bottles of infinity vapor. Of course you had to bargain. No body bargained like the Unilu." Coran explained.

"Sounds like they bargained you dry." Phoebe laughed as Coran went on about his last pirate trade.

"Well while Coran is getting his lenses I can go and buy something sparkly for the princess." Lance flashed one of his famous smiles.

"Oh no! The princess must not go with! She cant be anywhere near those pirate Unilu!" Coran urged.

"But I'd love something sparkly." Allura smiled too, but Coran wasn't budging.

"Look, you are the only one who can operate the castle. And you need to be resting after all that you have been through."

"He's right Allura, you should rest." Phoebe put her hand on her shoulder.

"Let's ready a pod for our mission. We need to get in, find the scultrite lenses, and get out."

"I call shot gun!" Lance shouted as he dashed out of the bridge.

"While you guys do that, I'll stay here and bond with my lion." Shiro told them as they left the room.

"Dont worry Shiro. You can do this!" Phoebe reassured him. She gave him a big hug before she left with the others to the pod hangar.

. . .

"How is everyone doing back there?" Coran asked the paladins in the back of the pod.

"Oh, it is so comfy up here! Extra leg-room, heated seats. Oh man!" Lance bragged from the front of the pod.

"Lance, I swear I will jump up there and strangle you." Phoebe growled as she sat next to Keith, both of their arms crossed.

"Now these swap moons are dangerous enviornments, so be sure to be on your toes. No weapons, or communication devices of any kind!" Coran instructed them. "I also brought along some disguises."

The paladins all looked at eachother, eyes full of dread about what they'd be forced to wear.

"Oh boy."

. . .

"Uh, Coran? This Unilu swap moon looks an awful lot like a regular mall." Pidge pointed out as they all stood dumbfounded at all the customers walking through shops.