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Catra's POV:

"Guys we need to figure out a way to get past this blockade", Bow says crossing his arms over his chest. "We do, because from all I can see all Prime is doing is controlling our friends and family. We need to get down there as fast as we can", Glimmer says putting a hand on his shoulder. Entrapta nods and says, "I agree completely and with the machinery this ship hs there is no logical way that we can burst through the blockade without getting blown uo by Prime's turrets or without getting captured which is something we cannot afford. If we have some type of invincibility force field or something that can keep us cloaked from Prime's ships we may have a chance to get back to Etheria and help our friends".

Adora nods and says, "Thats a fantastic idea Entrapta but how will we be able to cloak this ship? Surely you do not have any cloaking devices handy right?". Entrapta taps her chin and starts pacing around, "No, I do not but I think we could cloak the ship using something that Prime will not expect. What was it that Shadow Weaver taught you Glimmer?". Glimmer raises a brow and says, "She only taught me how to teleport and use my powers to take on Hordak... why?". Entrapta sighs and says, "Nevermind... I got nothing". I chuckle and sit on the ledge that was holding the throne up and say, "You guys are going about this all wrong".

"Really? How about you try to come up with an idea?". Adora says crossing her arms over her chest and smiling like she thought that I would be stuck. I think a bit before jumping up and approaching her, putting a hand on her lower back and saying with a smirk, "Oh I did, and I think that you'll agree with it's forté since all of you like to improvise and shit". They all look at me with raised brows and say, "What is it?". I look at Melog and smirk. "Magic is Prime's weakness correct?", They all nod and I continue and approach the navigational panel and say, "If we get Melog to cloak the ship using magic there will be a possibility that Prime's ships wont be able to locate us. One, they wouldnt wanna touch us because they would know we have powerful magic that we can use against them. Secondly, we'd be under the radar giving us the perfect opportunity to pass through the blockade without getting captured or shot at. And thirdly, we can save our friends".

I finally look at all of them and they were all blinking at me, faces expressing their shock. I chuckle and say, "What? Didnt expect the big bad stud to be able to come up with such an amazing plan huh? Well surprise love". Bow chuckles and pats my shoulder and says, "Thats actually an amazing idea Catra, great job". I chuckle and say, "Thanks Bow-Man, now does everyone else agree with it?". Glimmer nods and says, "Yeah, Im with Bow that was an amazing plan. And honestly I believe that Melog can do it". I nod and Entrapta agrees aswell and I look at Adora and smirk, lending her my hand and saying, "You with me princess?".

Adora's sapphire eyes look up at me, sparkling and she nods taking my hand and saying, "Yeah, I am. Lets go back home". I nod and turn to Melog to see that he was already standing. "I will be honored to help you get back home. Give me a chance to prepare myself and before you know we will be able to get pass the Blockade", Melog says. I nod and pat his head and say, "Take as long time as you need to prepare Melog, we believe in you". Melog nods and lays down, closing his eyes.

Soon after a while of watching him, there was a beautiful golden, white, and blue energy radiating from him. I turn to Entrapta and say, "Fire the thrusters and go full speed ahead through the blockade". Entrapta cackles and starts tapping away at the navigational panel before saying, "Everyone hold on to something or someone! This trip is going to be rocky!". I see Bow grabbing Glimmer and holding on to a bar and I grab Adora's wrist and pull her close to me, her body hitting mine. I wrap my arm around her waist to keep her close to me and I grab onto the bar above me.

"Wait so your plan was to rampage through a blockade of 300+ ships and pray that Melog's cloaking magic worked enough to get us through without dying?", Glimmer yells from across the room. I chuckle and tap my chin a bit before saying, "Yeah actually, you pretty much summed it up". Bow squeals and yells, " YOU'RE GOING TO FIT IN SO WELL IN THE BEST FRIENDS SQUAD! HELL YAHHH!". I groan and roll my eyes before looking at the girl clutching to me like a life line. "You okay princess?", I ask looking down into her blue eyes. She nods and says, "Im just nervous. What if we-".

"Guys! We're through!", Entrapta says, slowing us down. There was a light that caught all of our attention and we all let go of eachother and the things we used to hold on for our lives. "We're home", Adora says softly. Bow and Glimmer surround the both of us and say, "We're home and we're going to fight for our home no matter what". I nod and smile looking at Melog. "Your planet is beautiful. I can feel the magical energy from here", Melog says walking over to me and sitting next to me. I nod and pet his head softly and say, "Yeah, and we're here because of you".

Melog purrs and before I knew it I was enveloped in a group hug. "Catra did it! We're home!", Bow yells excitedly. Glimmer presses a kiss to my cheek and says, "Catra saved the day!!", making me groan and wipe off any trail of the kiss of my cheek quickly. I tried to untangle myself from the band of idiots only to be tackled to the floor by Entrapta. "We're HOME! BECAUSE OF YOUUU!", Entrapta yells hugging me tightly and laying her head on my chest. "Yes indeed sister. You have done well", Wrong Hordak says patting my head. I sigh and pry Entrapta off of me before Melog decides to tackle me aswell, licking my face and purring.

I groan and try to pry him off only for Bow to yell, "Best Friend Squad dog pilee!", my eyes widen and I yell, "No! No! Absolutely NOT!", I go to escape and before I knew it I had 4 bodies on top of me, practically knocking the wind out of my lungs. I was still getting licked by Melog and I growled and yelled, "GET OFF! YOU ALL WEIGH LIKE 900 FUCKING POUNDSS!". I hear giggling and lift my head up as high as I can and see Adora enjoying the annoyance Im going through.

They all got off of me laughing their asses off, and hugging each other. I dusted myself off and slicked my hair back. I puff up my chest and approached Adora, clearing my throat to get her attention. "Hey, Catra. Thank you for everything you did. Your plan and your improvision was what got us home", Adora says smiling brightly. I chuckle and scratched the back of my neck, leaning against the panel and saying, "Oh no it was nothing". Adora giggles and slaps my chest saying, "Yes it was you big goof, now come here and let me give you a hug". I groan and say, "Noo, I had enough hugs already!". Adora pouts and says in a baby voice, "Pwetty pwease~".

I sigh and mutter under my breath, "You're lucky you're cute", before opening my arms out to her a bit. Before I knew it she was in my arms, her own arms wrapped around my neck and my arms around her waist. "Thank you Catra", Adora says against my shoulder. I rub her back gently and whisper, "You're welcome Adora".

We're home.

To be continued...