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

Chapter 23: Space Mall

"Is... is this thing working? I think I need to... Okay.... I got it. Ahem. I'm Keith, Paladin of the Red Lion. I've never done this before, but apparently, these are helpful... get your thoughts out there, kind of thing. Also, with everything that's happened as of late; I think it would be a good time to vent.

I'm... angry. I and everyone else onboard found out that Allura was keeping a truth that we deserved to know from us. She explained why she kept it from us, and I tried to see it through her perspective, but I can't. I trusted her... we believed in her... she's been working to re-earn that trust, but... I think this... is why Marmora agents are trained not to have personal attachments. It's a rule I've broken on occasion, but with Allura... it's different.

Besides the Olkari; Allura, Lance, and Coran look at me and don't see just another Galra as others would; but they see me, for me. She didn't have any malicious intent behind keeping what she kept, but it still hurt us all nonetheless. I've always put my faith into people I know I could trust, like Shiro and Matt. However, I'm starting to think I haven't been as careful as I could be, anymore.

Then again, if I didn't open-up... I don't think I would have the relationships I do, with the people I care about; like Steven, Connie, Katie, Peridot, and Amethyst. The very people I'm trusting my own life with.

When I first met Steven and Connie, I didn't think they would be able to be Paladins this long. Connie knew what was at stake, but Steven was a naïve kid who tried to see the best in everyone; even in the Galra Empire. I didn't think they would be able to handle being in the situations we were thrown continuously in; desperately fighting to survive each battle. But they've proven me wrong continually, and I think it's because of their bond as Stevonnie. And do not ask me how Gem Fusion works. I was younger than them when I went on my first mission; I never had that much of a childhood. But that's part of the reason I fight, so that no else that young will have too.

Katie was pretty much everything Matt described her to be; the guy wouldn't shut up about her. But I think he knew it annoyed me and would do it whenever I acted like an asshole; which was... most of the time. I used to think Matt was exaggerating at first, but the girl is a genius. Comprehending mathematical, scientific and technological problems like they were second nature to her. She also has a fierce dedication to her family; which can cause her to make brave, yet stupid decisions. But it's admirable at the same time.

There's also the Crystal Gems; whom I was unable to get a read on at first. I've heard stories about the atrocities Gem-kind committed and was surprised to meet some that weren't... that. Then again, they're like the Galra; not all of them are evil. And the ones Steven encountered that used to be... bad... he helped them turn good.

I know that this isn't a lot; I'm not good at sharing my feelings, especially to a camera. But it did kind of feel nice to get this out. Well... I have nothing else to say; so, I'm going to help with fixing the Castle. Now, how do I turn this off? Nope, that's not... ah, there we go..."

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Now that Zarkon and the Galra Empire has no way of tracking the Castle of Lions; Ulaz advised the Voltron Force that they should seek the Blade of Marmora's base of operations so that he and Thace can deliver their intel to Kolivan and mount an effective strike against the Empire.

The Paladins, Alteans and Crystal Gems all agreed to that plan; but... they have another tiny problem to take care of...

"Um, guys... we're out of food." Amethyst stated over her comms as she, Steven, Connie, and Katie searched the fridge, cupboards, oven and anywhere else one would usually find food.