𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧 (Kangst/Klance)

Chapter Four: The Rescue

Keith's POV:

If only I had not gone on that mission by myself, things might have been different, but as it turned out it wasn't.

I had the chance to change things and turn back, but my stubbornness prevented me from making a change.

Now I had to pay the price along with my team.
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Shiro's POV:

"Shiro! I know this looks bad, but don't come for me! Don't!", Keith panted.

I watched Keith as he tried to convince me to stay, he didn't look good at all.

I watched as my heart pounded a hundred miles as Keith bled and gasped for air.

It was a horrible sight and I cringed as blood ran down Keith's mouth in a slow river.

"Thirty doboshes or he dies.", Zhantic reminded me as he cut off contact.

I stared at Keith one last time in horror just as Zhantic shut off the call.

I saw Keith's eyes widen just as the contact went dead and his face was a look of loss.

Keith had been tortured beyond belief and it looked like he didn't have much time.

I was stressing out.

I knew Keith wanted me to stay, but I couldn't let Zhantic hold him prisoner and continue to torture him to death.

Allura grimaced, "I was able to find the red lion's location.", she said as she looked at where Zhantic used to be.

I looked at her in worry, "So you know where Keith is then if Zhantic was able to hack into our systems, right?", I asked.

Allura looked at me and put a hand on my shoulder, "I know where Keith is."

I nodded and looked at the team who were all in a state of shock.

"Okay guys, listen up. We need to save Keith, but I need you all to stay calm and do what you've always have. We can't save anyone if we panic.", I said motioning them towards the lion landing dock.

Pidge looked at me, "It's a trap."

Hunks face was ghostly pale along with some green, "Keith isn't looking to good Shiro. And with the whole thing being a trap are you sure this is a good idea? I mean, what if we end up like Keith?"

Allura crossed her arms, "Trap or no trap, this is extremely dangerous."

"I agree with Pidge,", Lance said looking concerned, "This is a trap."

I sighed and nodded, "I know, but we're smarter then some Druid. I'm sure we'll get Keith.", I encouraged Pidge and the others.

But I wasn't just trying to convince the team, I was also trying to convince myself.

They all nodded reluctantly and soon everyone was in their lions, flying towards the coordinates Allura had given us.

As we flew there, a million thoughts ran through my mind.

I knew and was very aware this was a trap, but I couldn't leave Keith with that Zhantic or I would never see him again.

I was scared for Keith and I only hoped we would make it in time to save him from certain death.

To my surprise, Red greeted us as soon as we came near the base, tail flicking up in agitation.

"Keith, are you in there?", I asked sending a transmission immediately.