Lovely »Pidge/Katie • Voltron«

-14- Manic

December 8, 7805

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"For fuck's sake!" Lance yelled and began to run to his lion, the other two paladins following his lead with Matt tagging along.

"Matt, go with Hunk. Keith and I will cover for you two when you guys invade the Galra ship. Use the cloaking device and find Pidge." He paused and turned on his comm. "Princess, Coran, send the Blade of Marmora to get intel on Shiro and Pidge's location. Move!"

They were all genuinely surprised at the Blue Paladin's aggressive and demanding voice, it was the manners of a leader. Instead of dwelling over it they quickly positioned themselves to the plan. They chased in the directions were their allies sent calls of sightings of the Galra ship and the runaway Black Lion.

Lance had done many stupid things in his life. One time he licked a frozen pole, another time he waved to back to someone who was not waving at him. His stupidest decision was falling in love, which he was very good at. He had fallen in love with many people, Keith, Hunk, Allura, and many alien species. He was quick to fall out of love and realized they were all platonic versions of love that his impulsive brain forced romance upon. Unfortunately, the latest love struck gaze was caught on Pidge Gunderson. Even more unfortunate, it wasn't going away anytime soon. Every action she did only corrupted his fragile heart more.

When he saw her corpse on the ground of foreign soil, he felt a part of his willingness to live snap off. He was haunted by Shiro's animalistic screams to 'bring her back' and he knew he had no room to judge. Instead he was even more grief-stricken to find out about their relationship.

He loved Katie Holt, and her happiness mattered more than anything. If she chose Shiro, which he had a gut feeling she most definitely would, he was willing to let go and love from afar. Even if that meant she would never see him as more than a friend and he would never get complete closure. But he sure as hell would not let Takashi Shirogane blast through the galaxy, guns blazing and running around like a madman.

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Date: December 8, 7805

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Matt held on to anything as the Yellow Lion jumpstarted into action. The Yellow Paladin, known as Hunk, apologized for his hastiness which Matt quickly dismissed. The Holt son watched as the Blue Lion ran before Red.

Throughout his time in the rebellion Matt had constantly heard of Voltron. When news of the galactic robot spread to the resistance he was overjoyed. They were this unknown speck that blew up Galra supply ships but Voltron freed imprisoned planets! They would have someone to help them through the war. He had never seen Voltron, only hearing of it through hastily made descriptions of colors and weaponry. But he could of sworn they had one more color.

"Hunk?"

"What's up? Need to barf? There's a compartment by the-"

"No, not that. Where is the other color?"

"Other color?"

"Like a lion. I remember hearing of another lion."

"Oh."

Matt's expression changed to one of confusion. The tone Hunk used was a mixture of emotions. A palette of sadness, fear, and reflection. Suddenly a glint of forced enthusiasm lit in the Yellow Paladin's eyes.

"The Green Paladin? That's Pidge."

"My sister?"

"Yeah, how'd you think she got involved in all these situations?"

"That's incredible, of course she'd be a paladin. She's amazing!"

"Yeah, she really is. She disguised herself as a guy because the Garrison wouldn't let her in as Katie Holt. She helped us find the Blue Lion back when we were on Earth." Hunk paused, his Lion continuing to follow the others as he turned to look at Matt. "Katie missed you so much, she's worked so hard to try and find you."

Hunk smiled as he saw Matt's expression soften endearingly. His copper eyes glossing over with what he could assume as memories. On the other hand, Matt was overwhelmed with a sense of pride. He smirked and grabbed his weapon from where it was placed under a sheath on his back.

"Let's get my sister back."

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December 8, 7805

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Shiro paid no mind as his lion's radars send alerts of the others following him. None of his attention grew to the blossoming battle he started. To the several droids that raced to end his existence. Nope, he focused on Katie and on finding her. He curiously looked as the droids that had prepared to attack him were blasted with beams of fire and ice. Carelessly, he made his way to the ship's roof.

Swiftly getting his weapon and armor which had been stored in a locked cabinet. He ran out of the mechanical feline. As soon as he stepped out he was faced with one of Lotor's generals. A female Galra with bright red skin and a long hair-like feature. She smirked and camouflaged herself in midair.

Shiro rolled his eyes and began to shoot in different directions.

"You cannot stop Lotor's marriage."

He growled angrily at the taunt. He pulled a setting that began to rapidly fire galactic bullets. Pausing to smile as he heard a shout of pain and the flickering of weakened invisibility.

"Got you." Shiro whispered as he proceeded to blast thrice more and stopping when he saw the Yellow Lion land on the roof.

He ran towards what looked like a trapdoor. His weapon shot the contraption inwards, denting it and making it easier to kick into the ship. He grinned and jumped through. He was met once again with Galra forces. He grunted as he switched his weapon's setting to the repetitive firing. Injuring many sentries and feeling victorious as their bodies fell lifeless.

He turned on his comm, "Guys, I'm in the ship. Any intel on where Katie might be?"

Immediately voices fired back with scoldings and empty coordinates for the Green Paladin's location. Shiro sensed someone's presence and he was right to do so as he heard a small metallic bang.

"Who's there? Show yourself!"

He listened intently as down a darkened hall a clash of something metal hit the ground, similar to the droid's body but still different. He raised his weapon as footsteps approached. His teeth bared as he readied himself to spill blood.

The footsteps came closer, slower, quieter. He dropped his gun as the figure stepped into the violet light.

"Shiro?"