
Chapter 14 (Rewritten)
The six (Dad, Damian, Timbo, Jason, Wally, and Alfred) were in the living space that his family got and he was unsure what to say and how to act around them. Unsurprising with how long they all had not seen each other. They all grew older and the one person he has seen this the most is with his brother Damian. The other had grown a lot and is now a teen. From what he could tell around 15 years old. Then there was Timbo who by now was a young adult.
They were all now sitting in the dining room and a plate with food was being put in front of him. The scent alone made his stomach rebel once again and he had to wonder how he could eat something. Even when he was sure it would be good, he could not get himself to eat. Even as his boyfriend gave him a look to eat. But it wasn't just him but Alfie as well. Leading him to eat a few bites. But that was all that he could manage before he could feel the other's concern about him eating not enough. His boyfriend on the other hand let out a sigh as this was better than not eating anything.
"I want answers now, Richard." The tone of his father made him wince and dart his eyes everywhere then his Dad.
No way he could talk about this when not even Wally knew all of it. He knew that there had been something bad that had happened but never what he had been forced to do. Nor the fact that he had killed. His hands shook and he shuddered at the memories. His hands for a moment even looked as if he had blood on them. But he knew that it was his mind playing tricks on them.
"Richard John Grayson." The full name came warningly and he sniffled not wanting his Daddy to be angry with him. Usually when someone said his full name, meant that he had done something bad.
Wally knew that he was feeling overwhelmed. Of course, he knew as he was his bestie. As his bestie, he would always know and that was why he was probably pulled into a side hug, and instinctual he ducked his head and snuggled into the touch.
"Me sowwy..." He mumbled through the fabric and tears started to soak the clothes of his bestie.
"No need to apologize sweetie. Bruce surely is not mad at you. He just sometimes is a dummy not realizing the tone he uses." Wally reassuringly said and he knew that this was true but he could not help but feel that the other was not liking him anymore. After all blood was on his hands.
"Look Bruce, we had gone through unimaginable things and Dickie went through even so much more than I had possibly. He has worst PTSD than I have and I hope that you will wait until he's ready. Oh and a warning, be mindful of what you say." Wally softly yet warningly replied, but as well protectively and this was why he loved his besties lots. The look that he felt everyone giving him; The looks reminded Dickie of his sister that would always give that kind of look that made him know that she cared lots for him.
"I know that you two were close, can it be that you two are finally together?" It was said by Timbo and he tilted his head as his expression was puzzled.
It was not that he had not understood the question but he was not sure what to say. His cheeks heated up and he could not help but hide his face out of shyness.
"Of course. How would I not when he's the most amazing person ever?" His bestie stated as if it was the truth. Yet he felt as if he wasn't an amazing person. Not with how he got blood on his hands. How could he handle this guilt that he was feeling? How do Dami and Jay do this? His heart ached and his insecurities peaked at the fear of rejection.
"I am not even surprised that you two ended up as a couple." His Tati stated wryly and he was relieved that at least the other was accepting this. But would he accept him for what he had done?
"But harm him and you will wish that you had never harmed my son." It was soon added and he felt embarrassed but at the same time, it warmed his heart. It showed that his Tati cared for him.
"I won't, not with how much he went through." His bestie promised and he smiled slightly at hearing this. It was showing him once again that the other cared for him, but his smile slipped with the thought of the rejection could still happen. All he could hope was that they would still accept him.
"Good, so how did this happen?" Bruce asked with a curious undertone and he snuggled into the arms of the other, which had by now hugged him a bit closer.
"I realized my feelings when I started talking with Lance. He pointed it out to me and when we met after our separation I had to tell him. It's now 7 months since we are a couple. I always made sure that Dickie is comfortable and I will continue making sure that he isn't forced into doing something that he would not want." It was said with such an adorning yet firm tone that it showed how much the other cared. How deeply the love was of his boyfriend.
He felt loved and the kiss on top of his head made him feel even more loved. He loved Wally a lot and was grateful to know that the other was genuine meaning it. All he could hope was that the other would still stay and not leave him.
"I can see that you two care for each other and that you helped him through a hard time in space." It was once again said softly by his Dad and he relaxed yet his cheeks still felt a bit hot.
"No-not jus' my boy-boyfriend, ba-but Vol-Voltron as well. They are by-by now my second family." He shyly stated and when glancing over to his Father's figure he could see a soft look that was leading him to duck his head and feel his cheeks heat out more out of shyness.
Noises were heard of eight footsteps and excited barks were as well picked up he beamed knowing that it must be Kosmo and he was pretty sure that there must be some other animal with his animal companion. He loved cuddling with Kosmo's as much as he loves cuddling with anyone else in his family. But the most he loved most was his boyfriend's cuddles. He was always comfy and warm and he loved the small touches of him. It showed that the other cared a lot about him. Wally as well gave him a lot of positive affirmation and the same was said to everyone else. It helped a lot and he loved them so much.
As his gaze went in that direction, he could see the two rushing around and playing with each other. It was adorable and he smiled softly. It was good that the other was having now an animal friend. Dickie knew how hard it was probably for Kosmo's not to have one other companion that was an animal. But now he had another one which was called Wolf. Or that was what he semi-remembered.
"Finally, Ko-Kosmo has a fr-friend as well." He shyly told the others and Wally grinned.
His eyes widen as the two went over and it led for him to be tackled down on the ground with a yelp. First, he flinched at the sudden hard contact but soon he giggled as running his hands over the two's fur. He loved petting Kosmo as the other had a soft fur. Wolf had as much of a soft one and he hadn't seen the other in a very long time.
"Mi-Missed you too Wo-Wolf..." He shyly replied knowing that the other had missed him. It was showing with him being licked and the tail wagging fast.
His nose crinkled at the licking but he was not minding it too much. At least Wolf stopped soon, other than nudging him to continue petting the other. But not just Wolf but Kosmo as well. Both wanted attention and he would give them attention. By now he had entirely forgotten the others in the room.
"Oh my god, is that Wally and Dick?" A familiar woman's voice was heard but he could not remember where. His brows furrowed as he looked over to Wally with a look that told the other that he had issues with remembering much. It was fuzzy and he might never remember everything.
"Megan and Connor, good to see you two." Wally sounded chipper and happy to see them, but he could tell that he was trying to protect him from the two even getting close.
It was necessary or else this could end up with another panic attack when he would be surprised by someone hugging him. Even when the woman looked as if she wants to give him a hug, he really felt anxious. It was not that he knew that they could not harm him.
"H-hi..." His voice shook as trying not to feel even more overwhelmed than he already was.
"Glad to see that you two are finally safe." It was soft-spoken and made him feel a bit less nervous around her.
"We also have some things that should be talked about, you know about Young Justice, and what you missed, now that you two are back." The male -whom he fuzzily remembered being called Connor- stated and he tensed up and glanced towards his bestie.
"Right now it's not the best time with him well..." Wally trailed off and he could just tilt his head not getting what the other meant.
"I have to agree, Master Dick for sure needs rest and Master Wally as well. We can talk about this after they had some rest." The Grandfatherly male stated and he yawn, realizing how exhausted he really felt.
"Yeah, my brother needs sleep and I am not letting anyone stress him even more than he already is." Timbo clearly warned the others not to argue about this and this was how he ended up being carried by Wally and led to a room where they could rest by Dami.
He had not even realized that he fell asleep until waking up a few hours later, maybe 4 hours. Weirdly enough he had no nightmares and he felt as if someone had stopped them. It was appreciated and Wally seemed to know someone had done this with the other as well. Wally explained that it was for sure Megan and he found that nice of her.
His mind state stayed the same way and it ended up with him playing something with Timbo as his bestie was talking to the nice lady Megan and a rather intimidating man called Conner. He liked what they played.
When the other came back, he instantly knew that whatever was told had not been nice and he instantly glomped his bestie in a hug. Hugs always helped him after all and for sure will help his Wally too.
"I am fine, just got some bad news, but no worries okay?" Wally softly reassured and he doubted it but let it go as he was just glad that his bestie was alright.
His mind stayed this way the entire time and when he came out of it he felt way better. This had always given him some time out of all the stress. But when he heard what had happened to some of their teammates it made his heart sink. They were in the clutches as well.
"Oh..."
"Hey, they are alright and we will get them. Voltron, Young Justice League, and the League will try to get them back." Wally was of course right but even with his reassurance he felt anxious and unsure of what would happen.
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His heart thundered as watching with anticipation to have his big brother figure get finally a new robot arm latched on him. He hoped that it would go well. It worked out in the end but it almost killed him and it ended up with him latching on to the other the entire time. Even when walking he had not let go and it ended up with him being carried around the other's back.
He liked the attention that the others gave him. He was pretty sure that they would tease him later on. At least this is what he knew from the little bits of his memories he had. Even as they had a meeting about their mission, he ended up sitting next to Shiro and him holding his hands. Wally had looked weirdly at him at his clinginess towards Shiro because even for him this was a bit strange.
The mission should be simple but he felt nervous going out there and letting anyone infiltrate a base from the Galra's. This can't go well and he was not liking this one bit. Then there was his Father that was against this and he had to remind the other that he wouldn't be alone. After all Voltron and Wally would be there with him.
He had added as well that he could turn himself invisible and that he should be fine. But he had to wonder what else he could do. So far he had yet to figure out his full potential but he sometimes still could not control his ability. At least this made his Dad to agree and he all he could hope was that this would go without any hiccups.
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"Patrol ahead," Lance warned and he shivered feeling himself anxious, knowing that when they would be found everything would go south.
Knowing their luck, it might end up badly. Then there was this strange pull, and he was not sure what it was. For now, he ignored it stealthy following the others. He could see that he improved even better than in his past. The improvement showed that he trained hard and Wally seemed to get better as well. Gazing ahead, and breathing out knowing that these balls would get in the way, and would for sure try to cause issues. That they would end up making others shown and he really was not wanting this to happen. His body tense as they hid behind something and waited for these balls to move.
After they moved away he let out a sigh, feeling the tension leave a bit more. At least they would not have to worry to be seen.
"Pidge and I are going in," Keith told the group that he really was not liking his two friends going alone without him being there with them.
Lips pursed into a thin line and he wanted to latch onto Pidge, knowing that the female would be less able to defend herself than Keith. But even Keith wanted to stop going alone just with Pidge. There was too much of a risk of this going badly. Wally tried to give him a reassuring look, but it was not really working too well.
It was not that he didn't trust the two, but they would be two against many enemies, and that was worrying him a lot. That much that his stomach churned and he started to feel a bit sick. Just the imagination was enough for him to feel dread and full-blown concern.
Kosmos left with the two friends yet family of his and he could just hope that this would go well. Because when not, he would storm in there and nothing would stop him from causing as much damage as he could do with his training. It would not even matter that he would kill these enemies. They have chosen to do these things and he knew enough of the Galra's that Zarkon. Even helping them to hurt and kill innocent people.
"It's a Cosmic wolf." Was told by Allura and heard a stranger say something about him getting one of those. It was funny and he mused at this.
The farther they waited the more anxious he got for the people he cares. His heart started to pick up as hearing that these balls coming towards them. His eyes went over to Wally and he wanted nothing more than cuddle now with Wally and not being in this place where they could get killed. But he knew that he had chosen to go with them, to help them and that was what he would do.
Wally scooped him over and ran towards the others. His brows furrowed as feeling the same tug and he decided to go instinctual. As soon as doing this, all disappeared and the balls left not even seeing them. A sigh went out and he snuggled into the arms of his boyfriend, liking the feel of warmth that the other always held.
"That was woah..." He could hear the other say after stopping ability and he shyly ducked his head.
"Jus' a normal superhero thing." He timidly answered and Wally snorted at this giving him an amused expression. He could just shrug.
"Nice job, Dickie." Lance chirped and he could feel his cheeks heating up even further thanks to the praise. He felt as well a sense of pride at Lance's praise. Soon the two arrived and they managed to leave without anyone getting injured, a massive relief to him.
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He knew that when they were starting their missions to destroy these cannons, it cannot go well. Their luck really had to run out, after the last time they went and gathered intel. It was not helping that their lions had to first arrive at them. This would take time and he was feeling dread. Wally was not with him, causing him to feel even more stressed out.
Worse was that he had never had to call his blue lion to him, and he had no idea what to do. They all told him to concentrate and wish for their lions to arrive, but how would he know that this would work?
His eyes closed and he did exactly this, but thinking that maybe he should try and find that connection he held with Blue. When finding it, he pulled at it, trying desperately to get his to come. And Blue came, under 4 minutes and as he was inside he was relieved to hear that almost all of them had gotten them.
Yet Lance was the last and he was feeling anxious now. There was no way that this won't end up well for his brother figure. He was unprotected and against ships with just his bayard, this would not work. There was no way that Lance would be able to take one down.
It ended up exactly how he expected it would end up. Lance starts to stop talking and him panicking after getting attacked by ships. He growled and started to use his camouflage thingy to stop them from finding them and taking them down one by one.
First of all, it was suspicious that they knew and second of all these fuckers were annoying. Richard was lucky that no one can read his mind or he would be reprimanded for cursing on his mind like a sailor. He tried to get Lance to talk, but so far there was this eerie silence. That terrified him, thinking that maybe Lance had died. A reason why he was hurrying that fast. To the point that he destroyed that damn cannon.
"Lance, please my brother don't do this to me." He whimpered out fearing for the worse. "Oh and did it." He added sheepishly with everyone calling how awesome this was and that they were glad to see that he managed to do this and that they were proud of him.
"Sorry guys, red lion checking in." Lance apologetically said and he let out a relieved sigh. At least Lance was fine and he could now move to the next place to help. But he came not too far as more appeared and he had to fight even more. They had that many ships and he was pretty sure that the others had as much trouble as he had.
"God, this is so bad..." He mumbled shivering fearing what would happen.
They soon got forged back to Voltron and he was getting more desperate with this he let out a massive impulse to make all of their ships not work. How he did it he had no idea, but at least now he didn't need to worry about them.
Soon he saw the rest of the cannon's launch and had to curse under his breath. This was bad but at least they didn't need to worry about forming this thing. There is after all one missing, and that was good.
"I guess Sendak must have somehow known that we were coming and thought the best to start would be with Lance." He heard Keith say and he swallowed knowing that this must have been why they got attacked. Someone had to betray them on the inside, and whoever this was, would not get away with this. Not when there were many people that could die because of this and not just strangers but the people that are his family and all the ones he knows.
"I managed to use an impulse to stop some of the ships that would follow me, we need to go. Because dammit Sendak launched them." He irritatedly said and knowing that they had to follow them. The risk of them dying was massive and when this would happen, he would never see his family, boyfriend, and friends. Worse they all would end up being enslaved and he was not wanting this to happen.
His eyes started to glow as concentrated on making his ship invisible and trying to get as fast as possible to his friends and family.
"Form Voltron." Keith's voice was heard and had to concentrate even more. As they had finished form, no one was able to see them still. A good thing as it made it easier for them to attack the Galran fleet.
"Alright, I will use one more impulse but after this, I cannot use any more of my abilities. Takes a massive amount of energy." He explained with exhaustion dripping over his voice.
How he could stop them from working he had no idea but it must have to do with electromagnetic, yet never his ship which was making him think that he could control which one gets hit and which won't.
"Do it." Keith's voice held the same leader voice, that he knew too well coming from his Dad whenever he was being the leader.
With a deep breath in and out, he let his powers work on any enemy fleet and as soon as it was stopped he could feel almost falling unconscious, yet held it in. In the end, it worked but with a prize with them falling down to earth.
They even got a new ship called Atlas and it seemed that they really managed to get the Altean peace implemented into their earth's ships.
It had been one of the most intensest fights he had ever fought as whatever attacked them was clearly different than what he knew. This ship was not the same that Galran's had usually and it reminded him a bit of the ship that he had seen on that Planet where he had stayed a while with Romelle. But before he could think too deeply about it, he fell unconscious the relief of this finally being over made it impossible not to end this way. At least he knew that Keith was thinking that it had been a pleasure fighting with Voltron, and he agreed to this fully.
(I thought to skip the fight as I felt in cannon way too drawn out so yeah)
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