Ocean Boy: A Lance x Reader Love Story

Chapter 15

One day, about a week or so after Lotor's arrival, the Paladins were called to the bridge.

"We've been contacted by a planet asking for assistance with the Galra on their planet." Allura says.

"Sweet! Finally some action!" Lance sighs.

You raise an eyebrow an amusement.

"Yes, yes." Allura waits for Lance to finish celebrating. "I want the Paladins and Lotor to go. Acxa and (Y/N), would you be alright with staying onboard? Coran requested some help with stuff for the Castle."

"Yes, of course." You nod, although slightly disappointed you don't get to go.

"Of course," Acxa mirrors your response.

"Thank you," Allura smiles at you.

You smile back.

"Keith," Allura turns to him. "I'm going to go with you in the Red Lion. Is that alright?"

He nods slowly, face blank as he stares into space. Your heart pangs at how sad he looks.

"Great," Allura says softly. "Let's get this show on the road,"

"Be careful," You say to Lance as the Paladins and Lotor go to suit up. "Come back to me,"

"Always," Lance kisses your left hand and then your mouth before his fingers slip from yours and he's gone.

You sigh dejectedly.

"Oh great! (Y/N)!" Coran slides into the room. "I need some help on maintenance in the sick bay. Would you mind cleaning the pods for me?"

"Of course, Coran." You smile. "They'll be shining like the stars outside when I'm done with them."

He grins. "Excellent. Also, Acxa. What do you know about Weeblum slime?"

The two of you exchange a look.

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"Pidge! Incoming!"

The Green Lion maneuvers itself out of the way as a Galran cruiser comes up behind her, firing rapidly. Lance sends a blast from the Blue Lion towards it and the ship explodes as Pidge moves so she's next to him.

"Thanks, Lance!" Pidge says gratefully over the radio.

"Anytime," Lance responds. "Oh! I've got you, Hunk!" He takes off to help the Yellow Lion who is being chased by a swarm of soldiers as he attacks the large Galra cruiser.

"Lotor," Allura says. "I want you and Pidge to head down to the surface and get rid of the fighters down there."

"On it," They say in unison, Lotor's ship following Pidge's Lion.

Allura looks sideways at Keith who sits dejectedly in his chair. He stares straight ahead, unmoving, and Allura sighs, pushing him over a little so she can seize the controls. The Red Lion objects a little, but she allows Allura to steer her toward some ships heading their way. Allura fires several shots, the ships exploding brilliantly.

"Success down here, Allura!" Pidge cheers.

"Nice job, Pidge! Lotor."

"Thank you. Princess."

"Keith! A little help here!" The Blue Lion comes cruising past, Lance screaming. Fifteen ships tail him, and Blue just barely doges their attacks.

Allura yanks on the controls and a stream of fire burns the ships to a crisp.

"Thanks, buddy." Lance phews.

"No problem," Allura wipes her brow.

"Allura?! That was you?!"