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

Chapter 14: Two Steps Forward

"What's up? This is Amethyst, the Paladin of the Yellow Lion here to give you all an update on the best Gem in the entire universe... yours truly.

Well, the first thing to get out of the way is that being a Paladin of Voltron is Quiznacking awesome! I mean the robot is bigger than Alexandrite; I didn't think anything that big could exist. Plus, I get super cool armor; the one I'm wearing right now. Also, I get this thing called a Bayard which turns into a cannon, though I choose to stick with my whips since I can't lift said cannon. But I can use it to give Voltron a big gun that is all like Kapow! Kapow! Kapow! And we used it to kill a monster the same size as Voltron.

Of course, I don't deserve all the credit; but between you and me, I should get all the credit. Anyhoo, the other Paladins are just as kick butt as me: we have my third favorite Fusion of all time, just below Garnet and Sugilite, Stevonnie in the Blue Lion. Being honest with myself, I didn't think they'd be able to handle being Paladins and fighting the Galra; especially considering that they must... I would be lying if I said I wasn't worried about the two of them; I'm not going to be overprotective of them or anything, they decided to keep this up after all, but they're still kids that are forced to kill if no other option is present.

I like to think that I'm watching over them to the best of my ability, but I don't know if I'm as helpful as Garnet or Pearl; who know firsthand of what that stuff is like. But the others in our merry band of misfits are watching out for them; with Shiro embracing his role as a Space Dad for Steven, and Allura as a Space Mom for Connie. Who knew Space Parents would be great therapists?

Speaking of the others; let's take a moment to talk about my favorite alien Prince in the whole universe, Lance. He's the kind of guy everyone likes to hang around; he's funny, energetic and is willing to show a soft side, but it can get a little annoying when he tries to "one-up" Keith.

"cough, cough" Testosterone. "cough, cough"

Excuse me.

Speaking of Keith, I think if anyone looked up the textbook definition of brooding, you'd probably find his image next to it. Don't get me wrong, he's a total badass, and a bit easy on the eyes in that dark, brooding... space ninja kind of way; but outside of Shiro and Matt, I don't think he's interacted with anyone else outside of a mission. Heck, I think he might even be the first person ever to be immune to Steven's friendly charm... well, there's that one schmuck named Kevin, but that's another story.

Since I mentioned Matt, I might as well talk about him and his sister; who pretty much answered my question of what the human equivalent to Peridot would be. Katie is a smart girl; I mean, a lot smarter than the average girl her age, also when she sets her mind on doing something; she is going to see it through, no matter what.

Matt on the other hand; he seems... tougher than his sister; but who could blame him, he's been fighting Galra longer than we've been a team. He cares about his family and friends, not to mention that he is just as smart as his sister. I hope they're doing okay out there with finding their dad.

Before Garnet and Pearl left, they pretty much told Steven, Connie, Peridot and I that we have a responsibility to defend the universe as Paladins of Voltron... I hope that I can live up to the expectations they just set; aw, who am I kidding, this is me we're talking about; of so, course I'm going to do fine. I'm going to end it here and will be back when I need to speak my mind. Later!"

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"Hello, Ryner." Keith greeted the Olkari leader on the holo-screen; alongside Allura, Lance, and Peridot.