Defenders of the Universe - SU/VLD (Adopted by jorge.Fuentes18)

Chapter 13: Lost and Found

Earth – Four Years Earlier.

"Wow!" Is all a ten-year-old Katie could say as she stared at the space shuttle her brother, father and father's friend, Takashi Shirogane, were all going to be taking to Kerberos; with stars in her eyes. As a girl who loves her machines, standing in the presence of one of sciences and histories most groundbreaking accomplishments was a dream come true in every sense of the word. Katie even believed she and her mom would be able to see the shuttle launch from her family's apartment; since the Galaxy Garrison base wasn't too far from Empire City.

"It is remarkable, isn't it?" The older sounding voice of her father, Samuel Holt, said as he walked over to his daughter. The man was somewhere in his late forties but would've been able to pass off for younger if it wasn't for the aged-gray highlights in his hair. He looked like an older version of Matt with trimmed, clean-cut hair and a neat groomed thin beard; which also served as reminders of his age.

"I don't think there is a word to describe how outstanding it is," Katie said, turning to her dad with a happy-sad smile on her face. While she was ecstatic her father and brother would be partaking in a mission which would take them near the edge of the solar system, one of the greatest achievements in human history. Katie was, understandably, bummed since the mission would take four years to complete; two years to arrive on Pluto's moon and two years to return home.

Sam let out a sigh before looking into his daughter's eyes. "The one true downside of the mission is that Matt and I won't be able to see you grow into the young woman we know you'll become." The older man said in a low tone. "But maybe we can make up for all the missed birthdays by bringing you back a space rock." The father joked, getting an innocent chuckle from his daughter.

"You don't need to do that, Dad," Katie said. "Just having you and Matt back home, safe and sound would be enough."

"Well, considering whom we have piloting the shuttle; your wish may very well be granted," Sam told his daughter as they both around; seeing Matthew and Colleen Holt having a conversation with Shiro and Adam by their cars.

Much like how her father looks like an older version of Matt; their mother, Colleen, looked like an older version of the youngest Holt sibling. Her eyes and hair were the same color as her daughter's and son's; however, her hair was cut shorter into a bob and had some grey, although it was barely noticeable.

Takashi's husband, Adam, shared a similar build to his partner. He had a darker skin color, brunet hair and chocolate brown eyes which were behind a pair of stylized glasses which made him look both intellectual and handsome at the same time. Both he and Shiro are two of the best, and youngest, veteran pilots for the Galaxy Garrison, both being the top picks for missions to the likes of Mars and beyond. The latter of which is when Shiro proposed to him before being sent off-planet.

Neither Sam, nor Pidge knew what the quartet was talking about, but it must've been a hilariously embarrassing story; as seen by Shiro bashfully blushing while the others chuckled. "I hope we're not interrupting anything?" Sam asked as he and Katie approached the group.

"Oh, it's nothing, sir." Adam respectfully said to the older man, and his superior officer. "I was telling your wife and son about that time Shiro cooked dinner for our anniversary. I mean, the man can pilot every airborne vehicle on the planet; yet he can't make a pork casserole."

"Hey, I don't remember you doing any better." Shiro playfully teased; before respectfully turning to the older lead scientist. "What did you need Samuel... I mean sir?"