The Red Paladins Klance

Chapter 32

AN from klancerlover: Y’all thought the fluff would last? HAHAHAHAHA get ready

Keith and Lance were able to enjoy almost 2 weeks together. Almost. Unfortunately, and rather on a grave note, Pidge had sent them a message, requesting that they get back to the Blue Lion’s cave immediately. “We can’t get peace, can we?” Lance muttered as they headed back. “Pidge wouldn’t have contacted us unless it was really important. Or if...” Keith began, then trailed off. “Or if there’s a situation in space.” Lance finished gravelly. Keith glanced at him, seeing the uneasiness on his face that echoed how Keith felt. He sped his bike up. Within no time, they were running into Blue’s cave. ”Talk to me, Pidge. What is it?” Keith asked. “Remember how we thought that the rest of the Galra were focus on fighting each other, and were eventually going to wipe each other out?” Pidge asked. “Let me guess, they’ve stopped fighting.” Lance said.

   “Exactly. You guys know that Hunk and I have been keeping an eye on space, watching the fight going on. Well just a bit before the end of the day yesterday, they stopped fighting. And now they’re immobilizing.” Pidge said. “Under Haggar.” Keith said so suddenly. They all looked to him as he crossed his arms. “It makes sense, doesn’t it? She disappeared. We didn’t know where she went off to. At least until now. The Galra are making one last effort to hold out, even if it’s under Haggar. That means they’re coming here.” He said. “We can’t let that happen. Earth is our home. We have to do everything to protect it.” Lance said. “So what do we do? She has a pretty big army.” Hunk asked. Keith took a deep breath, “We go out in our Lions to intercept them. But we don’t attack yet. We need to be able to see what we’re dealing with. Pidge, that means you need to do some recon in Green. Mom, has there been any word from Kolivan?” Keith said.

“I’ve been trying to pick up transmissions, but I’m not getting anything. Instead I got this distress code from a planet a bit far away from Earth. Only senior Blades use this code. We should investigate it.” His mother said.

“All right. Then you and I will head to the planet and see what’s going on. Lance, Hunk, Allura, I want you guys to wait within Earth’s atmosphere for Pidge to come back from her recon. If any small ships come close, take them out stealthily. We don’t want to alert any of the other ships and bring down a whole fleet on us. We don’t know if Haggar’s actually there among those ships until Pidge says so. She’ll probably be operating from afar, and we’ll need to get through the fleet to her. Don’t do anything else until Krolia and I join you guys. Shiro, Coran, I want you to get the Atlas ready, just in case anything slips by us. Everyone understand what they need to do?” Keith said. Everyone nodded. “All right. Let’s get suited up. Keith said. They headed to the Castle, getting their Bayards and Paladin armour. “You don’t want me to come with you?” Lance asked, sounding a little anxious.

  “It’s all right. My mom, Blue and I can handle whatever or whoever is sending the distress signal. You just focus on your part, all right?” Keith said. He then reached out and touched his shoulder, “Keep your guard up, Sharpshooter. Something’s up with Haggar’s sudden appearance, and it can’t be good. She’s probably seeking something to do with Quintessence. I don’t know what Earth has to do with it, but we need to finish her and the Galra, once and for all. Keep your eyes and comms open. If anything happens while I’m not there, I know you can take charge.” He said. Lance nodded, and Keith lifted his hand up, touching his cheek. “I’ll see you when we’ve won. All right?” He said softly. Lance nodded again. Keith pulled him down, touching his forehead in assurance. “We won’t be separated for long. Stay safe out there, Sharpshooter.” He said. Lance slightly smiled, “You too, Samurai. Kick some Galra butt out there.” He said. Keith smiled and kissed his forehead, “Right back at you.” He said. He then pulled away, whistling for Blue and Krolia. He looked back at Lance and smiled at him again before running with them to Black. They then headed off.