This was a "Voltron" fic I wrote QUITE some time ago, but I won't be able to finish it because I accidentally erased ch. 4! JAYA-SAN!!!! (Tears stream down face) Help me, you have it on your site but I lost the addy! Drop me a line, onegai shimasu, my e-mail addy is available on my profile here!
Oh yes, I do not own "Voltron"/"Go Lion" or any affilliated characters, save for this storyline and my character "Cadet Trina Ryooko Kogane".


Family Reunion: Prologue

by Lady Khayman


From the log of Lt. Trina Ryooko Kogane-

6.21.2287
Log,

First term at the academy has come to a glorious close. I've made it up to the rank of lieutenant, and Akira-chan will be so proud of me! I hope wherever mother and father are they're smiling at me. I just hope my visit to Arus won't disturb him, considering he knows that every summer holiday I spend it on Uncle Royden and Aunt Adria's farm. No, not this time. I'm 19 now and the birthday gift he sent me more than told his love for his baby sister- it told me of my destiny. Training my mind and body at the academy was only the beginning! If I'm going to pilot the Black Lion and lead the next generation on Voltron fighters it's going to take a lot more than just spending time at the firing range, boning up on quantum physics, and the aikido practice- it's trying to convince my big brother that I'm just the one to succeed him. Ah well, maybe I can speak to that princess he's got the hots for.

Ever faithfully,
Trina Ryooko Kogane

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OK! OK! So I bet you're wondering, "Who the HELL is Trina Kogane? And what's up with the Japanese nicknames?" Well isn't it obvious? Keep reading! S*W*A*K!


And if you care I've provided the profiles of the characters as they appear in my series.

The Voltron Force, Allies, and Enemies

Captain Keith Aikra Kogane- Leader of the Voltron force. Born to Admiral Kenji Kogane and Dr. Marissa Lawrence, both were killed on an exploratory mission to the Dior Star Systems by Zarcon's armies. Graduated top of his class at the Terran Galactic Academy and had been on several missions battling Zarcon and his followers throughout the galaxies. He accepted the Arus mission expecting a break from the war and intrigued by the lion fighters. A serious and quiet individual, however Keith puts everyone's needs over his own and has an on again-off again relationship with the Princess. He pilots the Black Lion and is 25 years old.

Commander Lance Masterson- Lance is second in command and Keith's right hand man (literally). Born to rogue fighter pilot Lt. Nick Masterson and a nurse Charlotte Bennings he inherits his headstrong and sometimes obnoxious personality from his father. His parents divorced in his early teens and his mother sent him and his younger brother Derek to GA mainly for discipline, but ended up lengendary pilots and reliable soldiers. At one time he was recruited to serve in Galactic Military Intelligence but left because of the under-the-table politics. A ladies man and often spewing out one-liners, his overall intensity makes him a good judge of character. He is always willing and ready to stick his neck out for a friend. He is 23 and pilots the Red Lion.

Lieutenant Henry "Hunk" Fuller- Adopted at birth by the Fuller family he is the oldest of eight children. He enlisted into the Academy when he was 16 after Zarcon first attacked Earth and his armies slaughtered half the population in Hunk's hometown. Filled with a burning desire to destroy Zarcon however to see peace within the universe. He is the mechanic of the force and knows the lions' schematics backward and forward, being that he likes kids Pidge is his closest friend and they often work on the lions together. His hobbies are eating, playing baseball, and making modifications on the lions. He's 22 and pilots the Yellow Lion.

Ensign Peter "Pidge" Daniels- Breaking the record at entering the academy at age 8 and graduating at 10, he is the youngest of the Voltron force. His family is originally from Earth but were nomadic scientists roaming throughout the universe. They were killed when an onslaught of Zarcon's forces attacked a star system they were surveying. The engineer and partner to Hunk when working on the lions, he doesn't let his age and small size get in the way of his potential as a fighter. A skilled martial artist, Pidge uses his speed and agility to make up for his size. He has an I.Q. of 238, is 14 years old, and pilots the Green Lion.

Ambassador Sven Van Detten- Former pilot of the Blue Lion and second in command Sven is the oldest of the force, 30, and was born and raised in Amsterdam a descendant of the Dutch royal family. He was severely injured during one of the first battles in Voltron and was no longer able to pilot the Blue Lion. He however remained a crucial member of the team in engineering, strategic defense, and as a negiotiator. He was made an honourary Ambassador to Arus' closest ally the planet Pollux. Nearly driven to the brink of insanity as he was trying to cope with his life outside of the Voltron Force, he was saved by Princess Romelle, the princess of Pollux and Allura's cousin.

Crowned Princess Allura Cerelia of Arus- A stubborn lady of 21, she has taken Sven's place as pilot of the Blue Lion. Allura would rather learn how to govern her people and be a better warrior, she still however enjoys to dress up. Her love-hate relationship with Keith has gotten in the way of her judgement as a fighter and tries to override his authority using her royal blood status. Her parents were King Alfor and Queen Narcissa of Arus. Narcissa was kidnapped by Zarcon shortly after Allura's birth and she was excecuted when she wouldn't consent to Allura being betrothed to his son, Prince Lotor. Alfor was killed by Zarcon just before Keith and the rest of the Voltron Force arrived on Arus. He often appears to the Force as an apparition to give them words of inspiration. He and the queen are buried in the Arusian royal family crypt inside the cathedral beside the Castle of Lions.

Coran- Simply put he is the caretaker of the Castle of Lions. At one time the Ambassador of Arus during Alfor's reign. He now is a war counselor not only for Arus, but for all of the allied planets against Zarcon.

Nanny- Surrogate mother to Allura and closest companion. A stickler for perfection among the Voltron Force and would rather see Allura becoming a great lady of stature instead of being on the frontlines with the Voltron Force.

Cadet Trina Ryooko Kogane- At the age of 19 she has already made it up to the rank of lieutenant at the Atlantis Academy, GA's rival school. She is the younger sister of Keith Kogane, and much like her older brother posesses a keen intellect and quiet determination. In contrast to Keith's stoicism, Trina is passionate and often voices her opinions and because of this she will often clash with Lance. She is an excellent fighter and a well-skilled pilot, she hopes to follow in her brother's footsteps and pilot the Black Lion.

Princess Romelle Oriana of Pollux- Closest friend and cousin to Princess Allura. Pollux is Arus' sister empire and closest ally. Because Sven is the Arusian ambassador to Pollux he spends the majority of his time there. Romelle is in love with Sven but he often avoids her advances as he believes he is a poor suitor for a princess. She is 21 and also is a commendable warrior.

Crowned Prince Bandor Phelan of Pollux- The youngest ruler of Pollux at the tender age of 13. By right and tradition he is sole ruler, but has much to learn so his older sister, Romelle, acts on his behalf at diplomatic functions and at times of crisis. He is also one of Pidge's best friends.

Zarcon Ruler of the Drule Empire- Absolute ruler and tyrant of planet Doom and the Drule empire. He is the greatest threat in the universe, if he cannot conquer he will destroy. He rarely leads attacks leaving the often unpleasant business of warfare to his son, Prince Lotor.

Crowned Prince Lotor Elihu- Equally power-hungry as his father, but slightly more forgiving. His obsession with Princess Allura is the only thing that keeps him from destroying Arus. Lotor believes that peace can be achieved if Allura becomes his wife and the anti-Drule alliance ends with the Drules ruling the galaxy. His armies have come to blows with the Voltron team and Voltron, losing miserably.

Haggar- Zarcon's witch and seuth sayer. At one time she was the beautiful Sorceress Iolanthe of King Alfor's court. When Alfor rejected Iolanthe's romantic/sexual advances she became enraged and her hate consumed her physical body transforming her into an ugly hag- hence the name Haggar. She conjures up hexes and spells to cloud the Voltron Force's minds then Lotor sends her Ro-beasts on the attack.

Lady Axia- Lotor's current mistress and princess of the planet Barsi, one of Doom's closest allies. She is as malevolant as she is beautiful and her main goal is to become queen of the universe. She hates Zarcon with a passion, but is patient with his son only because he is merciless and determined to defeat Voltron. She is extremely jealous of Allura, however she isn't in love with Lotor.