Vibrant Lights [o.h]

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    "Ember," A voice called out through the darkness. A hand shook her shoulder, and the said girl groaned tiredly. "Come on, Em. Time to wake up." 

    "I don't know what you're talking about, I've been up-," Ember yawned, digging her face into the crook of her elbow. "This whole time." 

    "Clearly," The voice chuckled, and Ember slowly opened her eyes, rubbing them tiredly. "Come on. We let you sleep pass our Voltron exercising, everyone is waiting in the dining hall." 

Grey eyes met dark grey eyes and Ember smiled sleepily. "Hey, Shiro." She greeted. "How are you?"

    "I'm good," Shiro shook his head slightly in amusement, holding his hand out. "Come on, I've got to go find Pidge and you have to go get something to eat."

Ember hummed, looking around the room she was in. Not to her surprise, she was in the Arboretum again. The place was looking more lively though. Green plants were shooting up from the ground and the place looked brighter. The young medic has devoted almost all of her time to planting the herbs and flowers; only coming out for team training and food. Only if one of her friends come and gets her though. 

So it wasn't much of a surprise when she found herself asleep on one of the benches in the Arboretum. Her head nodded, as if finally registering what Shiro had said. 

    "Alright, yeah. Food seems nice." Ember agreed, taking Shiro's hand and lifting aching body up. She winced as her knees popped. "If the prisoners we found need any medical attention, don't be afraid to find me." She ordered. "I'll makes them some Chamomile Tea. I'm sure I have enough for them all, at least until the new batch grows."

    "Only if you eat, first." Shiro gently lead the young girl out of her new environment. 

    "Only if I eat first." Ember echoed with a nod. "I can do that. What did Coran make today?"

    "Actually, Hunk is making food today." At Ember's surprised look, he chuckled and nodded. "Yeah, it's something new."

The leader and medic of Voltron walked side-by-side in a comfortable silence, only Shiro speaking up when their paths headed two different ways. "How are you, Ember?" He asked seriously, glancing down at her. "I mean, really. Last time I saw you, before coming back to Earth, we were both in the hospital. . ."

    "It's. . ." Ember struggled to find the words. "It's not better, but it's not worse. I think being in Team Voltron helps me. And ever since I dropped piloting and exploration for the medical field, it's been getting good." 

    "If you ever need to talk about it, I'll be here." Shiro put a hand on her shoulder, giving the girl a smile. "Always."

    "Thank you, Shiro." Ember smiled back gratefully, hugging the older man tightly before backing off. "You better make sure Pidge isn't interrogating those poor prisoners. I'm pretty sure that's where she went off to." 

    "Of course," Shiro shook his head. "Be nice."

    "Always!"

Ember shook off the feelings that threaten to loom over her and skipped down the hallway towards the dining room, a bright smile on her face. 
She arrived just in time, because when she walked through the automatic doors, Hunk was dishing out four different bowls. Lance and Keith were hungrily staring at the delicious looking food.

    "Oh! I think my timing is getting better now!" Ember cheered, sliding in the seat that Hunk wasn't blocking, next to Keith. 

    "Hey, Ember."