When the lions crashed, Colleen was worried about her daughter.
Sam had told her how skilled the Paladins were at piloting their lions but their skills couldn't help them from crashing to the ground.
"Shiro has sent out the MFE pilots to retrieve the Paladins and bring them to the base, her husband told her.
-Coran also told me that forest is the element of the Green Lion so hopefully, it saved Katie from terrible injuries"
"She's only 15 and has already been through more than anyone her age should"
"I know. But during her time with Shiro and the others, she has grown a lot.
-This may have been one of their toughest fights but those kids are not Paladins of Voltron for nothing"
"They are a good team"
"I'd say that they're more like a family after the time they've spent together out there"
Sam then told her that she should get back to the base and be with their daughter, he had a few things to do but would come as soon as he could.
Romelle had come with her since she promised Coran to make sure Allura was safe.
So the two of them made their way back to the base and sat down in the medical wing to wait for news on the Paladins.
A couple who had introduced themselves as Hunk's parents came a while later and so did Veronica, Lance's sister.
There was silence between them as they waited, the only sound was the squeaks from the space mice on Romelle's shoulder.
Sam, Shiro and the McClain family had just joined them when the doctors entered.
Katie was lucky. Her injuries was a sprained wrist from were she had hit the controlpanel quite hard, a very mild concussion and a couple of bruises.
"We should try to contact Matt"
"I'll take care of that Mrs Holt, said Shiro.
-I need to contact Keith's mother and inform her about this so I can contact Matt while I'm at it"
"Thank you Shiro"
The former Paladin smiled at her before they all split up to the different rooms.
When they entered their daughter's room, they sat down next to her bed, Collen stroke her fingers through Katie's hair.
They didn't have to wait long for her to open her eyes.
"Mom, dad"
"Oh Katie"
Colleen gently hugged their daughter while Sam placed a hand on her head and stroke her hair.
"We're glad you're okay"
She smiled at them as her mother let go.
"How are the others?"
"They're all resting but we were told they'll all make full recoveries, said Colleen"
"Their families are with them right now, said Sam"
"Even Hunk"
"Yes, the Yellow lion crashed next to the prison camp the Galra had built. They were there when Kinkade got him out and he sent for a vehicle to bring them here"
"I bet Hunk is gonna be really happy when he wakes up then"
"He will. Everyone will be happy to have their families with them
-And hopefully, we can get Matt here soon"
Unknown planet: Rebel Base.
Matt was looking over a few things with Slav when Olia came.
"Matt, we're getting a call from earth"
"Is it my dad?"
"No. It's the Black Paladin"
Matt just looked at her for a moment before quickly handing the clipboard he was holding to Slav.
"Show me"
Olia led him into a room were he saw Shiro's face on a screen and he couldn't help but smile.
"Shiro"
"Hi Matt"
He was happy to see his friend, that he was alive, back on earth and seemed to be doing well.
"We thought you guys were gone but you're alive"
"Apparently we spent three years in that quintessence field before getting out.
-It felt like moments to us"
"Well, I'm glad to see you but what happened to your hair?"
"It's long story"
"I see"
Matt then looked around to see if his sister was there but she wasn't.
"Were is Pidge and the others?"
He saw Shiro turn his eyes away for a moment and sigh before looking at him again.
"They're in the medical bay"
Matt felt his eyes widen.
"What happened to them?"
Shiro explained everything, their return home, Sendak's invasion and the robeast that had attacked.
Olia looked at Matt and saw how he tried to hold back tears.
She placed a hand on his shoulder before turning to the screen.
"We'll gather the others and get going to earth. We shoulde be there in two or three quintants"
"Okay. We'll see you when you get here"
Olia nodded and Shiro looked at Matt.
"Your parents will be happy to see you again"
Matt smiled slightly and the screen turned black.
"I'll gather everyone. Take a moment to calm down"
"Thank you captain"
Olia squeezed his shoulder before leaving.
Once the doors had closed, Matt let his emotions out and tears streamed down his face in frustration and worry.
"Pidge, I finally hear that you guys are alive and then this happens"
He stood up and took a deep breath before drying his eyes.
"I'm on my way"
It took them three days to get to earth. On the way, they encountered other ships with members of the coalition and Blade of Marmora who were also going there.
Their ship landed outside the Garrison base and once he stepped out, Matt saw his mother.
She ran up to him and the two embraced for the first time in years.
Last time was before Kerberos and Matt had been slightly shorter than his mother back then. Now, he was a head taller than her.
"Oh Matt, I'm so glad you're home and that you're okay.
-I've missed you so much"
"I've missed you too mom"
The two let go and Colleen looked at her son. His longer hair and the scar on his cheek was what stood out the most.
"When your father returned and told me what you and Katie have been doing out there, I was scared at first but he told me that you have great people by your sides to help.
-I'm so proud of you both. Trying to save the universe"
Matt smiled and hugged his mother again.
Olia then came up to them.
"Mom this is Olia, she's a captain of the Rebels and I've worked with her since they freed me from the Galra"
"I can't thank you enough for saving my son and keeping him safe"
"No problem ma'am. He's been a great help for us"
Matt chuckled a bit at the praise before turning to his mother.
"How's Katie?"
"She'll be okay but needs to be in the medical bay for a few days"
"Luckily the Green Lion crashed into the forest, since it's its element, it took less damage"
Matt turned to the side and saw his father come towards them.
"Dad"
"Hi son"
The two hugged before Sam placed his hands on his son's shoulders.
"Go see your sister. She'll be very happy to see you"
Matt nodded and ran towards the base. Once he reached the medical bay, he slowed down
He took a deep breath before walking in and there he saw Shiro speaking with the Marmora leader and a female Galra.
His friend looked at him and smiled.
"Matt"
The two Galra watched as the friends exchanged a quick hug.
"Welcome home"
"Thanks"
They let go and Matt noticed Shiro's new prosthetic arm.
"Wow, a floating arm"
"Yes. When we got back home I needed a new one and got this. A mix between earth and Altean technology"
"Cool"
Shiro chuckled a bit before smiling.
"Want me to show you to Pidge?
-I was just about to show Krolia and Kolivan to Keith and her room is on the way"
"Sure"
So he followed Shiro and the two Marmora members down the halls until they stopped.
"Pidge is in here"
"Thanks Shiro"
"You're welcome"
He then led Kolivan and Krolia further down the hall while Matt opened the door and walked into the room.
There on the bed was his little sister, petting their dog.
"Pidge..."
The green paladin turned her head and when she saw her brother, a big smile crossed her face.
"Hi Matt"
Tears stung the corners of Matt's eyes as he walked up to his sister and wrapped his arms around her.
"I'm so glad you're okay
-When Shiro contacted me, I was so relieved that you guys were alive but then he told me what happened to you and I feared the worse"
He then felt Pidge place her arms around him.
"You need more than Sendak and that Robeast to take us down completely"
Matt couldn't help but laugh at that and let go of his sister.
"I'm so glad to see you again Pidge"
"Same with you Matt"
She reached up and dried Matt's eyes before their dog stood up on the bed, his front legs on Matt's chest.
His tail wagged as he licked Matt's face.
"I missed you too Bae Bae"
The dog let out a happy bark as Matt reached down to pet him.
Colleen soon came in and smiled at her children, happy to have them both back home.
"The speech will begin soon"
"What speech, Matt asked"
"Shiro is holding a speech for those who lost their lives in the battle with Sendak, Pidge explained"
"I see"
They turned on the TV and watched Shiro speak to a crowd of Garrison officers and members of the coalition, the lions standing proudly behind him.
Matt was happy to be back home for the first time since Kerberos. There was still a war to win but for now, he was happy to just spend time with his sister as she recovered.
Author note:
So since Keith, Hunk and Lance have no confirmed last names in the series, I'll use their last names from other versions of the Voltron series since I've seen others use them.
So Kogane, Garret and McClain.
