Recovery: Interludes

And The World Goes On

Description: Set in and slightly post episode 2 of Recovery, Who was the voice talking to Pidge? And why did he seem so relieved to hear about them coming back to the castle soon?

Image: My own art! The brunette next to Pidge is my OC who's introduced here

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There was only one word to explain the day that just happened for the lion pilots and their new cadets,

Distressing.

And that was exactly how the Arusian news channel Pidge had pulled up explained it. Chaos, anxiety, and panic was everywhere after being attacked by the 9th Drule Kingdom. A threat thought to have been put to rest a little more than 5 years ago.

But while the public worried about future 9th attacks and how the princess would use Voltron to handle them, the team and their allies focused on a secret and more immediate threat.

Pidge worked through the castle controls, labeling every Garrison ship in the castle database as threats to the defenses. He thought back to how Wade put just enough effort to fool the public into believing he'd been there to help. And as if on cue, the news anchor talked about the Sky Marshal's work, how the citizens of Arus voiced their thanks for the backup and protection. Then a clearer voice piped up, reeling Pidge back into focus,

"I know you guys brought the lions out into the fight but, being near the ground out there was really intense"

Pidge looked to the call screen where the voice came from. A woman the same age as him with brown eyes, a beauty mark under her left one, and matching shoulder-length hair, was there to look back. Though she couldn't be entirely seen, she wore a pastel blue jumpsuit with sleeves ending in white and gold, a white chest piece that reached up her neck, a golden diamond shaped belt, and matching white boots that ended at her knees.

"Keith and Larmina were out there on foot," he replied, "we got a report from them and from the sounds of it, intense was an understatement."

Recalling their words, Larmina barreled through multiple Wade-bots and 9th loyalists just to reach a child that was caught in the middle of open fire before being swarmed by the bots once more. Keith got there just in time, getting them both out and safely returning the kid to their parents. But the lull didn't last long and once again the two had to fight through a wall of enemies.

Pidge sighed, "I know Wade wouldn't do something this big unless there was a cover, so why the hell did the 9th comeback now of all times and hand him a chance like that?"

Aside from being at the front of the first war with the 9th, Pidge had multiple personal problems with them. But hoping they were the only thing he had a major issue with was apparently too much to ask as the Galaxy Garrison had also given him many additional ones, even before Wade came into the picture.

Pidge turned off the news and turned to focus on the one person he'd much rather listen to at the moment,

"Whatever," he mumbled, "Hey when are you coming back? The guys and I were sad not seeing you here to greet us."

The woman smiled, "I'm bummed I didn't get to see you either, I'll be back in a few days so hold out until then 'k?"

"With all the work we have to do now, I'm sure I'll almost miss your landing Anya!"

The two laughed, it had been 2 years since they've seen each other in person and another 3 since they've lived at the castle at the same time. They were childhood friends before Pidge left for the Garrison Academy and after they reconnected at 16, it hadn't taken long before Anya scouted for the position of royal advisor by Coran and of course he'd be the one to train her for it.

Of course, their connection wasn't why she was offered the position, needing to be thouroughly worked on for her to really be ready, Anya had the beginnings of a great advisor. Pidge was happy about having someone somewhat separated from his job to talk to.

For a few minutes more they spoke about anything and everything. But their easy conversation didn't last for long and Pidge heard Anya be called back to handle more work.

"I guess that's our cue," Pidge said, "sorry I kept you for so long."

"Me? Pidge I called you while you were still working in the control room! It's the other way around." Anya added,

Pidge raised an eyebrow, "And yet I still finished it!"

They eyed each other, waiting for one of them to break. But not being able to stand the seriousness for long, they both broke out into light laughter.

"Okay okay, arguing is pointless. You better not come back later than promised alright?"

"I'll do my best," she gave a small two finger salute, "see you soon Pidge"

"See ya..."

With a wave goodbye on both sides, the call ended. Pidge didn't feel as restless as he did before, so he let his thoughts linger on Anya and her promise of return.