Voltron: Legendary Defender Matt Holt One-Shot

Catching Fire Au Part 1

Catching Fire Au. Well, it isn't an actual Au since it still takes place in the Voltron universe. But the story line of Catching Fire was the inspiration for this one-shot.

Important!: I haven't read the books in a long time and the last time I've seen the movies is also a while ago so I might mess up a few details but after all it only should be inspired.

Basic information: You were Matt's girlfriend before he went on the Kerberos mission and were a good student at the Garrison. When Matt and the others went missing you were chosen to fly a ship to their last position to help them, if possible, and return what was still there. When you got there you got captured by the Galra and were taken to Zarkon. When you explained him why you were there he didn't want to listen but Haggar actually did. She suggested to make you and Matt another entertainment. They could make you two a "tragic couple" and show the people how the two of you fought through everything. You hate the idea of posing for all the people and so does Matt but if you resist both of you know you'll immediately get killed.

(Y/N) = Your name

(L/N) = Last name

(H/C) = Hair color

(H/L) = Hair length

(E/C) = Eye color

(F/C) = Favorite color

You were sitting at the couch watching the news. The people were getting more and more rebellious and Zarkon was blaming you and Matt for it. You were their entertainment, you were supposed to keep them distracted from everything, you were supposed to play the happy couple so no one would notice how unhappy they were themselves. But the people on the planets Zarkon took over started to refuse to listen to them. They had heard of Voltron. Everyone had and they brought hope back to everyone.

Zarkon made his point very clear when he had come to visit you two days ago. He wasn't convinced from your love story and he said that if he wasn't convinced, some of his people wouldn't be convinced either. But how were you supposed to be happy when you were still a prisoner. You wanted to have hope again, too. But you weren't allowed to have hope. It could kill you.

"This is bad." Ulaz stated as he threw a newspaper on the table in front of you. You never understood why they still had newspapers with their technique but you got used to it. "What are we supposed to do?" Matt asked distantly laying his arm around your waist. "I have no idea, but whatever it is we have to do it fast. Zarkon won't be patient much longer. You seem to lose your use for him and if you have no use..." Ulaz sighed. "If we have no use, he's gonna kill us." you finished his sentence. "I'm afraid so..." he sighed bracing his head on his arms.

Since you came here and became their entertainment, Ulaz was there for you. He was like a mentor always taking care and helping the two of you to stay in line.

"Zarkon was here two days ago." you said making Ulaz lift his head. "He said, our love story doesn't convince him. He said, if he wasn't convinced, others wouldn't be either." you said starting to shake. You never wanted any of this. You just wanted to be back on earth, with Matt, watching stupid alien movies and not actually be in one. You wanted your biggest worry to be your final exams, not if some crazy alien was going to kill you.

"That doesn't really make things easier." Ulaz sighed again rubbing his temples as if he had a headache. "How about a marriage?" Matt, who hadn't said a word the whole conversation, suggested. "A what???" you asked disbelieving. "Yeah, how about a marriage. Would that be distraction enough?" Matt asked, keeping his head down.

'A marriage???' you thought to yourself. 'Don't be stupid. It's only meant as a distraction.'. Then why were you feeling so disappointed?

"That could actually work." Ulaz thought out loud. "But it has to be well planned. We can't achieve another failure." he said starting to walk around. "You could make the proposal tomorrow at the gala at Zarkon's. Many important people will be there, including their wives. I'm sure the wives will be keen and the men will gladly want to help if the wives just beg enough.

"You sure?" you asked still feeling a bit like you were about to throw up. You weren't sure you were ready to make this step, even if it was just a distraction. It wasn't how you always dreamed to marry someone, even if life never goes as you dream it.

"If you don't want to, we'll think of something else..." Matt reassured hugging you.

"I'm sorry, (Y/N), but we can't worry about that right now. I fear we don't really have another option." Ulaz sighed and you could see the despair in his eyes.

"No it's fine, I just..." you sighed "I just wish we wouldn't have to live like this. As an entertainment." you said tears emerging in your (E/C) eyes. You quickly blinked them away as you pushed you (H/L) (H/C) hair behind your ear. "Let's do this." you stated after you took a deep breath.

The next evening came faster then you wanted and before you could realize it was evening and you were standing in front of the mirror. You wore a (F/C) dress with silver heals and your (H/L) (H/C) was curled and two wisps were braided to the back of your head. You didn't really like wearing make-up so you just applied some powder, mascara and lip gloss. Your heart was pounding like you just ran a marathon and you didn't even leave the house.

Then someone knocked on the door. "(Y/N)? Are you ready?" Matt asked opening the door. He wore a white shirt and black pants. The black tie laid in his hands and now that he saw you, he started to fiddle at it while he scanned you. You were starting to blush under his gaze as he broke the silence. "(Y/N) (L/N), have I ever told you that you are the most beautiful person in the whole universe." his eyes finally met yours and you were sure that you must have been as red as a tomato at that point.

"Are you saying that because I wear a dress and you know that I hate it?" you tried to lighten the mood with a little joke while you still were blushing madly. With a few steps he stood in front of you pulling you into a tight embrace.

"Of course not. Right now, you're just as beautiful as you were yesterday and as beautiful as you're gonna be tomorrow." he whispered into your ear and at this point you were sure you'd never stop blushing. You could've staid like this forever but of course Ulaz had to ruin it. "(Y/N), Matt! We have to leave!" he shouted and Matt broke the hug as he took your hand and guided you out of the room.

~ Time skip to the party ~

"May I have this dance?" Matt asked as he held out his hand. "Of course." I smiled and took his hand. The dance was just to get us to the middle of the room so everyone could see his proposal and so it was no wonder that your heart started to race again. Your heartbeat was fast and loud enough to make you think that everyone in the hall had to hear it.

Sooner than you hoped you arrived in the middle of the dance floor as Matt gently took his hand of your waist and held your hand as he got on his knee and pulled out a black velvet box.

"(Y/N) (L/N), we have been through so much together and I've been waiting for this day since years. Will you do me the honor and marry me?" he asked as the tears rose in your eyes. You knew it was just for entertainment again, but this time you actually didn't care.

"Yes." you whispered as your voice broke and your tears started to stream down your face. "Yes, yes,a million times yes." you said as Matt put the engagement ring on your finger. It was silver with a small Diamond. I was kept very simple, just the way you liked it (Picture at the top). Then he stood up and spun you around while both of you were laughing and your laughter was mixed with the tears of happiness.

When he placed you back on the ground you pulled his face down to you and kissed him. After what felt like eternity you two broke apart and smiled at each other as the applause and the cheers rang to your ear. You hadn't even noticed them before.

The rest of the evening was full of congratulations and Galra women and girls who wouldn't let you go until you would've shown them your ring. Matt's situation was barely better. When you caught a glimpse of him, at least one Galra would batter his back and touch glasses.

And despite this the evening was the most beautiful in your whole life.

Part 2 will come as fast as possible. Requests are open.