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Chapter 6: Robeast
"Great job training today, guys. We're really getting the hang of Voltron," Shiro complimented the team, minus Pidge, as they entered the dinning area after a rather successful session.
"Seriously, how far do you think my lion kicked that alien ship? Must've been like a mile!" Lance bragged while Hunk, Shiro, and (Y/N) headed for the chairs. Keith looked unamused.
"Yeah, that'll come in handy when the Galra challenges Voltron to a soccer match!"
"Hey, I did something cool and you can't handle it. I get it,"
"Your kick ruined our balance. We fell,"
"That falling part was Hunk's fault,"
"Hey!" The larger boy protested.
"Hey, none of that guys!" (Y/N) chastised as she pulled Owlen, who had been waiting for them, on to her lap. "Save your energy for fighting Zarkon," Shiro sat next to her and Owlen jumped into his lap next.
"She's right! Focus on the enemy," he slumped back tired. Coran then entered the room with a covered tray in his hands.
"Hello guys! How was the Voltron workout?"
"We're getting there," Shiro replied while scratching his girlfriend's pet behind the ears. "Are you and Allura almost done fixing the castle so we can leave this planet?"
"I feel like a sitting duck here," the White Paladin groaned, leaning back.
"Just about. In the meantime, to get your minds off those duck seats you're worried about, I made you guys an authentic Paladin lunch!" He opened it, revealing an unappetizing looking blob of dark green with blunges of puke green coming out of it. The boys groaned and Shiro pulled (Y/N) to him, as if he were expecting it to attack them. The smell wasn't too kind either and Owlen immediately fled the room.
"Coran, you just got me hooked on that goo and now you're switching it up?" Hunk stated.
"This is packed with nutrients!" The alien argued. Hunk took a sniff.
"Ugh, it smells disgusting! It even scared Owlen!"
"I know! That's how you know it's healthy!"
"Coran, we're on a planet now with fresh herbs, spices, and whatever this thing is. A tuber? If you'll excuse me, I'm going to head back to the kitchen and spice things up," The Yellow Paladin then ran off towards the kitchen before the Black Paladin began looking around.
"Where's Pidge?" (Y/N) answered.
"He told me he's checking on the prisoners, they'll be up soon in the infirmary. Gonna check in on him?" He got up.
"Yeah, you coming?"
"Nah, think I'll do some sparring and hit the showers," her boyfriend smirked.
"Wait up for me for that," She flirtatiously batted her eyes.
"Which part?"
"Yes," Shiro began leaving before Coran shoved a forkful of the blob into both adult's faces.
"Come on!" He encouraged. "Open the hatch!" Both gagged at the smell.
"I'm out!" (Y/N) yelped before slipping passed the solid wall of muscle that was her boyfriend and running for her life. Shiro just back away unceremoniously.
"No...just no,"
"You don't know what you're missing!"
(Timeskip)
(Y/N) swung her bayard around, testing the limits of her skill and the range of her strikes. She then turned to the Gladiator which Allura had informed the Paladins how to work it.
"Set Gladiator to level 3," she called out. The machine came to life and twirled its staff. It charged in at her and she ducked to the side, scraping the tip of her scythe against its side. The machine halted before jumping into the air. She rolled to dodge and began blocking several consecutive strikes before hooking her scythe behind one of its legs, knocking it over. She placed one foot on its chest and pushed her scythe against its throat.
"End training sequence!" The Gladiator immediately shut down. The White Paladin let out a groan of exhaustion and brushed the sweat from her forehead.
"That was quite impressive!" (Y/N) saw Allura standing at the entrance with a smile on her face. (Y/N) smiled back.
"That wasn't really anything special. My form's still sloppy and I'm not dodging in a way that will let me take complete advantage of my opponent's misses," the princess shook her head.
"You're being too modest (Y/N)! You and Shiro are easily the best fighters on the team, though I would say you're the most elegant,"
"I find it hard to believe anyone could be elegant wielding a weapon," She took a seat on the side and Allura sat next to her.
"Yet I see you managed to find a style that does so. How exactly are you so good with that weapon (Y/N)? Have you trained with it before?" She nodded.
"Yeah actually. You see, I didn't grow up in the safest of neighborhoods, so everyone in my family took self defense classes. I have a few types of martial arts in my arsenal, along with kendo and scythe wielding, though that last one I took solely for interest sake," Allura's smile widened.
"Fascinating, I find I learn a bit more about you every time we talk (Y/N)," Ever since (Y/N) revealed that she had known about Allura's trick to get the Paladins to form Voltron, the two women had been talking every chance they got, beginning what both hoped would be a lasting friendship.
"Well that is the point of conversation Allura. I enjoy talking to another girl my age,"
"Yes, it is refreshing having someone to speak to,"
"Well I'm always here if you need someone Princess. Now, is there anything you wanted to tell me?"
"Oh right!" She stood up. "I just wanted to inform you that we will be able to leave planet Arus tomorrow and take the fight to Zarkon,"
"That's great news Allura!" Suddenly, the alarm system started blaring. The 2 took off down the corridor back to the dinning room where Keith, Lance, Hunk, Owlen (drawn in by the scent of good food), and Corran stood clutching their ears.
"What is it?" Keith asked. Allura pulled up the monitor connected to the security system. On screen was a little alien scurrying "stealthily" outside. The alarms finally calmed down enough for everyone to unplug their ears.
"What is that?" (Y/N) asked while picking up her pet.
"I don't know what it is. Maybe it's a local Arusian," Allura suggested. The little creature comedically yelled as he ran from cover to cover. "He's approaching the castle," the White Paladin smiled.
"Given how," she chuckled in between her words. "'Fierce' he looks, I suggest we go greet him," Hunk seemed to agree since he was awing at the creature.
"Doesn't look too dangerous," Lance added.
"You never know," Keith stated, suspicious of everything as usual, even going so far as to pull out his bayard.
"No," Allura insisted. "Alteans believe in peace first. Let's go welcome them," The Princess began walking away and Hunk and Lance followed suit.
"That's adorable,"
"Hey, maybe we can knit him a little sweater!"
"I'm not taking any chance," Keith growled only to get bopped on the head by (Y/N).
"Lighten up Keith, little guy can't be taller than up to your waist. Now, come on, before Lance and Hunk decide to keep him,"
"You're one to talk!"
The group headed for the castle's main entrance and opened the doors. The small intruder dove into the bushes right away. The team approached calmly.
"Greetings," Allura said politely. "We know you're there. No harm will come to you," The Arusian leapt from the bushes with a spear in his hands. Hunk took no notice.
"Aw," Keith pushed forward and got between the native and the princess.
"Wait! He could be dangerous," He pointed the bayard at him. "Drop your weapon!" The little guy pointed his spear 'threateningly' at the Red Paladin.
"No one takes Klaizap's weapon!" (Y/N) yanked the mullet haired male away.
"Cool it Keith. He isn't a threat,"
"I agree with (Y/N)," Allura stated before turning back to the Arusian. "Please kind sir, accept my most humble apologies," His eyes widened and he stood straight.
"I am Klaizap, bravest of our warriors. Our village is over Garzel Hill. I come seeking answers as to why the Lion Goddess is angered with her followers,"
"Followers?" Coran questioned.
"Lion goddess?" Hunk added in. The small warrior motioned towards a carving of a humanoid lion being bowed to by Arusians.
"The one the ancients spoke of," (Y/N) smiled before handing off her fox to Keith and crouching down.
"Oh, now I get it. What makes you think she's angered?"
"Destruction is everywhere!" He explained. "In the past few suns, Fire has rained from the heavens and a giant has danced in the sky,"
"I think he's talking about Voltron," Hunk failed to whisper. Lance was unimpressed.
"Yeah, I got that,"
"You have not angered the Lion Goddess," Allura assured. Klaizap looked dejected.
"How can you be certain,"
"Because this is Allura and this is her castle," (Y/N) answered. The creature gasped and began bowing.
"Lion Goddess!" The older female sweatdropped.
"Oh dear. Sorry Allura, I think I gave him the impression you're a deity," Allura waved her off.
"It's not your fault (Y/N),"she turned back the native. "Please bravest warrior, take us to your village so that we may meet our neighbors," Keith gave her a side glance.
"What about our mission to get off this planet and fight Zarkon?"
"Part of the Paladins' mission is to spread peace and diplomacy. Arus has been our host for 10,000 years. These people deserve our thanks," The warrior smiled and the group headed for the lions. Keith grumbled the entire way only to be scratched by Owlen to keep him pacified.
"Ow! (Y/N) please take your attack alien back!" She laughed and pulled her pet from the dejected boy.
"He just wants to make sure you don't have a sour face when we meet the Arusians,"
Eventually, the team flew their way to the village and were greeted by cuddly aliens bearing gifts of food and hugs.
"I love this place," (Y/N) stated dreamily as she had two Arusians clinging to her legs happily. Owlen barked in agreement as he had all the pets and belly rubs he could want. Eventually, a villager with a cap, likely the chief, stepped forward.
"Oh Lion Goddess," he greeted. "I, King of Arusians, formally beg your forgiveness. Please have mercy on us and accept our traditional Dance of Apology as atonement for our wrong doings," everyone looked at each other in confusion as a pink villager ran out.
"Commence Dance Of Apology!" The others began cheering and playing drums as the pink female began a very odd dance.
"Please, there's no need for this," The Princess insisted.
"Moontow, halt!" The king called out and the music stopped. "The Goddess has refused the apology. Start the sacrificial fire!" A pyre was immediately lit. "We must throw ourselves in,"
"No! No sacrifices!" Allura screamed while (Y/N) hugged as many Arusians as she could as if it would protect them.
"So we may proceed with the dance?"
"Take the dance! Take the dance!" (Y/N) yelled.
"That's a better alternative," the dance continued as the Paladins let out a sigh of relief. At the end, the villagers bowed to Allura who seemed a little overwhelmed with the situation.
"Oh my. Please, please rise. Thank you for that, but I am not a great being worthy of your worship. I accidentally put you all in danger. It is I who should be apologizing to you," The Arusians looked up as Allura introduced everyone.
"I am Princess Allura and these are the Voltron Paladins. Although we originally came from different worlds, and have very, very, VERY different traditions, we wish to live alongside you as friends," the King rose.
"But the mighty robotic angel, has it not come to destroy us because of our immoral ways?"
"Voltron? No. In fact, that mighty robot is here to protect you. Let it be known that Voltron will protect any innocent being throughout the universe!" The villagers cheered and there were more ceremonial hugs. About five clung to (Y/N)'s arms, legs, and back. Even Keith got a hugs from a rather bold villager.
"I don't usually hug strangers, but, uh..." he began petting them. "Man, you are cuddly,"
"Thank you!" They said in a worryingly deep voice. Keith looked shocked.
"Just embrace it Keith," (Y/N) advised as she shook off her villagers. Keith glared.
"Oh ha ha. Should I tell Shiro he should be worried about loosing you given your infinity with small, cute creatures?" She rolled her eyes.
"Very funny. Speaking of Shiro, I'm gonna call him up in my Lion. He and Pidge are not allowed to miss this," she ran back to White and opened up the communication lines.
"Hey, Pidge! Shiro! Trust me when I say, you need to come down to this place we're at right now," No response. "Hello? Guys? Funny," (Y/N) pulled up the locator on their suits and noticed they weren't in the castle and were a little ways off from where the rest of the team was. She then opened the communication lines to the other Paladins.
"Hey guys, I'm gonna check in with Pidge and Shiro. I'll be back, keep an eye on Owlen,"
"You got it teach. Wait, too many hugs!" The line went dead and (Y/N) got her lion moving towards the locations.
(Timeskip)
Pidge and Shiro skillfully entered the broken down ship in hopes of finding information about Matt and Dr Holt. Shiro in particular had been under a bit of mental stress after speaking with the former prisoners about his days as 'Champion'. Had he really attacked Matt in a bloodlust? What if he got like that again and hurt one of the other Paladins? A chill crept up his spine.
What if he ended up hurting (Y/N)?
"This looks like the master control panel," Pidge called out. "But doesn't have any power," Shiro walked up to it.
"All you need is power?"
"Yeah, but one that's compatible with Galra tech," The leader looked down at his mechanical arm before activating it and placing in on the console, bring it to life.
"Woah," Pidge gasped. "I can't believe you got this to work," She then began scanning the computer's data. "My dad's and Matt's whereabouts must be logged in somewhere. Once I download this information, I'll find a way to decode it back at the castle,"
"There you two are!" Shiro looked up and saw his girlfriend coming in.
"(Y/N), what are you doing here?"
"I should be asking you that. I noticed you weren't at the castle so I came out to find you. We're kinda having a delegation with the Arusians, though it's more of a hug fest. So why are you guys here?"
"We're looking for information about my father and brother," Pidge answered without even looking at her.
"Here?" Shiro shrugged his shoulders.
"Best place to start," there was a loud rumbling up ahead and the two older Paladins looked up.
"What?"
Through the broken haul, they say a large fire ball hurtling straight at them at untold speed.
"Uh no," Shiro said.
"What is it?" Pidge questioned, still not seeing the obvious ball of death heading on a collision course with them.
"Something just entered the atmosphere," (Y/N) answered. "Don't know what it is, but it's big, Galra, and coming right for us. Time to move it!" (Y/N) began pulling the two away when Pidge broke free and held Shiro's Galra arm to the monitor.
"Shiro don't move! I'm only 15% done, I'm not going anywhere,"
"Are you crazy!?" (Y/N) yelled. "That thing will crush us if don't get moving!" Pidge stood her ground.
"No," there was a few tense seconds before Shiro grabbed Pidge.
"Pidge I'm sorry!"
"No!" The Black and White Paladins activated their jet packs and flew out of the wreckage. Shiro called in the others while he was at it.
"Team come in, we need backup! Hello?"
"Shiro?" Allura answered.
"They're still in the village," (Y/N) explained. "Allura, get the Paladins to their lions and here. Protect the Arusians," the two landed and watch the comet hurl closer as Pidge tried to get back into the wreckage. Finally, Shiro managed to pull the still struggling Green Paladin away from the wreck right as it was destroyed the unknown craft. During the explosion, Green, Black, White swooped in to save their Paladins, shielding them from the blast. When the smoke cleared, the lions stood over the huddling trio.
"Our lions just saved us," Shiro said breathlessly.
"I didn't know they could do that," Pidge added.
"No time for wonder guys, look," (Y/N) pointed at the coffin like structure which now stood in front of them and began to open. It revealed a large mechanical monstrosity that looked at them.
"Get in your lions!" Shiro yelled as the creature began to attack. The group immediately was force to dodge a purple orb of energy which the monster seemed to have full control over. It hurled the orb at Pidge who tried to shoot it down but to no avail, sending the Green Lion flying. The beast charged, only to be pounced on by the Black Lion while the White Lion pushed its fallen comrade up. The monster threw the Black Lion and charged another shot, only to be interrupted by the Red Lion's shooting, followed by the Blue Lion and being head butted by the Yellow Lion from behind.
"You guys ok down there?" Keith asked. (Y/N) answered back.
"Still alive for now," the grounded took to the air and floated by their fellows.
"Are the Galra behind this?" Hunk asked worriedly.
"I think so," Shiro replied. "But I've never seen anything like it," Lance jumped in.
"So what's the plan? Shoot at it with everything we've got? Take out its weapon? Call it names?"
"If we want to take this monster down, there's only one way to do it," The lions roared and glowed. "Form Voltron!" The team flew into the air and formed their ultimate weapon, landing on the ground ready to fight.
"Remember, we are one unit, fighting with one goal," Shiro reminded the team. The monster charged the orb again and threw it at them. Voltron dodged and rushed in for blow with the Red Lion, only to be stopped dead. Luckily, Pidge had it covered and uppercutted the beast, knocking it back. Voltron leapt into the air and slammed down on the robot who managed to block it. It summoned back the orb, hitting them square in the back. It tried again, but the team was quick to dodge.
"I thought Voltron was the most powerful weapon in the universe!" Keith screamed as the scuttled away from the orb.
"Yeah, so how is this monster kicking our butts?" Hunk yelled as they dodged again. The team watched the orb waiting for its next attack.
"Look out!" (Y/N) yelled as the behemoth gut punched them and set them flying near the village.
"We need to take this battle elsewhere!" The team was then forced to block the orb from destroying the village which nearly sent them tumbling into it instead.
"Tell that to him!" Pidge yelled as they floated and flew off, guiding the beast away.
"We got him away from the Arusiansm but we can't take him down!"
"I got it!" Lance yelled. "I'm going to power-kick that orb thing!"
"No!" Keith stated. "The last time you did a kick, we fell!"
"Stop living in the past!" The kick went as well as expected, Lance overshot it, making Voltron take a direct hit to the face and leaving it knocked to the ground.
"Pidge, fire lasers now!" Shiro ordered.
"Got it! Firing lasers!" Instead a shield formed out of the wings of the Black Lion.
"Oops!"
"No! Lasers! Lasers!" The monster hit them straight on. Luckily the shield kept them from being completely demolished until they were blindsided yet again by the orb.
"We need to find a way past that weapon! If we focus on one we get blindsided by the other!" (Y/N) analyzed.
"Then what do we do?" Lance asked frustrated.
"Orb!" Hunk yelled as they were hit again.
"Shiro we've gotta move!" Keith yelled but the leader did not answer.
"Shiro, are you there?" His girlfriend asked. "Shiro!"
"That sound...I recognize this monster from my time in Zarkon's prison,"
"Shiro stay focused on the now!" She yelled back, fearing he was going to freeze in one of his flashbacks again.
"No! I know how to beat him!" Just as the monster was about to strike, Shiro veered Voltron away.
"Listen, there's a loud sound when the orb returns to the base of the weapon, and every third time, that orb needs to charge up. That's this monster's weakest point. That's when we strike,"
"Ok, so what do we do in the meantime?" Hunk asked.
"Defense!" He yelled back as the monster threw the orb again.
"Pidge shield!" (Y/N) yelled. The orb bounced off the shield.
"That's one, two more to go," the monster whipped it around again, hitting the shield and forcing the team back a bit.
"We can't take much more!" Hunk stated, struggling. The orb once again hurled at them.
"Last one! Everyone brace for impact!" The orb made contact and broke the shield, returning to the weapon.
"Now!" Shiro yelled. Keith fired his laser, knocking the monster off its feet. It got up again.
"It didn't work!" Pidge yelled.
"So now what?" Lance asked as they were hit yet again.
"When I attacked him before, I had a sword!"
"Orb! Orb!" Hunk panicked as they were hit again.
"We can't take another shot like that!" Pidge informed them. (Y/N) suddenly felt a burst of energy from the Red Lion, being that the her lion was connected and connecting all of them together.
"Keith, tell me you've got something!"
"I think my lion's telling me what to do!"
"Whatever it is, hurry up and do it!" She insisted. "Third shot inbound!" Voltron was knocked clean off its feet at the monster charged again, jumping into the air to strike. Keith screamed and the Green and Red Lions collided pulling out a sword at the last second slicing the monster in two and causing it to explode. Everyone cheered.
"How did you do that?" Hunk asked.
"Woah, thanks Red," Was all Keith replied.
"Good work team," Shiro sighed happily.
(Timeskip)
Back at the castle, the team was saying goodbye to the rescued prisoners.
"Good luck out there," Lance stated. The alien bowed his head.
"Thank you all for everything. We never dreamed we would see our families again, but you gave us hope, you gave the universe hope,"
"Take care," (Y/N) smiled before they took off. She then went looking for Pidge and Shiro and found them outside talking. The mice and Owlen seemed to be comforting her as she and Shiro hugged. The older female leaned on the wall and waited for them to finish their moment. Shiro caught sight of her and walked and hugged her, kissing the top of her head.
"So, I assume you know about Pidge since you two are so close?" He asked. Her eyes widened for a second before she snorted.
"Who do you think snuck Katie into the Garrison. So, think you can keep it a secret,"
"I won't say anything until she's ready," (Y/N)'s smile faded as she put a hand to his cheek.
"Hey, you ok? I know it must've been really hard having to face that monster again. If you need to talk, I'm-," he cut her off with a kiss.
"Don't worry, so long as I've got you as my heart, I'll be just fine,"