Voltron Legendary Defender: The Seven sins

Chapter 4: Memories

Keith stood and screamed as he watched in horror as the Galra cruiser ship exploded. His hand slammed against the console as he looked down and closed his eyes tightly, tears threatening to fall. Even though he had seen the green streak he didn't understand what he had just seen. It couldn't have been the Green Lion. All five Lions were gone But she did summon her Bayard. No, it wasn't possible. Just a fluke. He sat, his form slumping in defeat. It couldn't be. She said shed be alright! Anger now coursed through him as he looked up to see there was a message notification. Keith looked at Lindsey who only weakly shrugged. She hadn't seen the green streak either she was focused on Keith. Keith tapped on the notification. It was an audio message, it was live, and it was from Pidge!

"Finally! I thought you'd never answer!" The Green Paladin stated. Keith's eyes widened as he answered back immediately.

"P...Pidge!? But, H how!?" He exclaimed.

"I don't know it myself, but the Green Lion saved me."

"Wait Pidge, did you say, The Green Lion!?"

"Yeah, I did! But something isn't right. All of its systems are out of whack. I can't seem to do anything. I have no visual communications and I have limited propulsion. Other than basic life support, almost everything is damaged and will need to be repaired. It's almost like it was in a battle recently. Quisnak, comms are shutting down. I'll meet you at Altea. Coran will want to see this. With that there was static and then nothing. Keith tried to get back in contact but it didn't work. He sighed, frustrated yet relieved.

Keith looked over at Lindsey who smiled weakly. Right, she needed medical attention. Altea wasnt that far off. It would take a day or so to make it. He set the ship on autopilot and contacted Kolivan to let him know the plan. They would reconvene on Altea. He sat back in the pilots seat and sighed. Right, time to take stock in what he had on the ship. He looked over at his childhood friend who was on the verge of passing out. Keith quickly stood and went into the room that was off to the side. It was a small cabin for longer voyages, it held a small double bed and built into the walls were shelves and drawers for clothing. It was bare, even though it was his personal ship. Being the Leader of the Blades of Marmora did have some benefits. He looked around the small room quickly, it was immaculate and clean. Keith turned down the blankets and fluffed the pillow and nodded to himself. It wasnt much, but he had hoped she could at least get some rest.

"Lindsey." he said as he walked out from the small room. She looked at him weakly, not saying anything. He took that as his cue to quickly make his way to her.

"Just hang on to me, ok? I'll make you comfortable. Don't worry about anything just get some rest." Even though she had seemed like she was asleep in that chamber it seemed it was more of a status. Her energy had not been replenished as if she had been sleeping and the little adventure she had just after waking up must have drained her of the rest of her strength. He picked her up bridal style as she quickly fell asleep in his arms. Keith smiled and shook his head as he walked her into the room and placed her gently on the bed. He pulled the covers out from underneath her and placed them over her gently. He took a moment and studied her features as she slept. No not creepy at all Keith!

Her skin was fair and pale. More so than it used to be. Most likely from being in that damn pod. Her frame was thin and looked gentle but she was still just as beautiful as he remembered. If not, more so. They had grown into adults after all. He sat on the edge of the bed. Dare he? Was her hair as soft as he remembered? His eyes traveled to her lips. They seemed dry and chapped. Completely unlike how they used to be. Though they had never kissed he had wished they did. He never got that chance. Coward, he thought to himself. His eyes went to her covered form. She as so thin and she wasn't that tall. Maybe five feet five inches at best. Was this the state she was in when they took her? Was her condition due to being in that damn tube? Or, was it from the experiments done on her? It didn't matter. What mattered was getting her healthy again and finding out why the Green Lion appeared and why it was in such terrible shape. He finally reached out with his hand and began to stroke her hair gently. It was coarse and brittle. Keith was slightly taken a back as he he looked at her face again and noticed her eyes were sunken in slightly and had dark circles under them. She was in worse shape than he thought. He leaned forward and lifted her bangs, kissing her forehead gently.