Here is the next chapter. Hope you guys like it. Amber PS A little mature content is at the very end of the chapter.

VF Chapter 3 Consequences

Hunk, Keith, and Lance were knocked over like bowling pins. Pidge and Tandy both managed to dodge. Hunk tried to seize Sven's arms but was knocked backward. Keith and Lance tried to pin him but failed. Sven was on his feet and fighting. He lashed out kicking Keith squarely in the chest. A fist connected with Lance's jaw. Hunk was trying to circle him to tackle him to the ground.

Tandy was getting a strong sedative ready. Pidge was standing in front of both doctors trying to shield them. Tandy barked. "Pidge use your Volt-com try to get him on the bed."

Pidge nodded his understanding. He said to his team. "Gurney!"

Lance, Keith, and Hunk all nodded. They rushed Sven and pushed him onto one of the beds. Then they jumped backwards. Pidge shot out his smart stars pinning Sven onto the bed.

Sven howled.

Tandy jumped onto him and straddled his waist to pin him further. "Easy big guy…easy." She jabbed the syringe into his thigh.

Sven struggled and managed to free one of his arms and sent Tandy flying against the wall. But that was as far as he could go because the drugs that were going into his system began to affect him. He mumbled and closed his eyes.

Everyone held their breath then let it out slowly. Dr. Gorma spoke. "Is everyone alright?"

Tandy stood up on shaky legs with Pidge's help. "I'm okay he just knocked the wind out of me." Tandy said.

"He can pack a punch for sure." Lance said rubbing his aching jaw.

"It's the Haggarium." Said Keith who was rubbing his midsection. "He didn't know what he was doing. Tandy how long before you stabilize him?"

"It's going to take about 4 days to get the haggarium out of his system. He's going to be very weak and require extensive rehabilitation. Dr. Gorma I'd put him in a coma just like we did Daniel and lower his body temperature for 3 hours."

"Alright. I know you have your hearing. I can reach you via satellite if I need you."

The door opened and Allura came in. "Is he alright?" She saw the mess and gasped. "What on Arus?"

Keith hurried over to her. "It's alright. He lost his mind for a bit…but we got him under control."

Allura put a hand on Keith's arm. "He's alright?"

Tandy nodded. "For the moment."

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Pidge was in the control room giving Vince some instructions on the systems upgrades. Vince was listening but he couldn't help but notice. "Pidge…you and Tandy are leaving today in Red Lion for Balto…but I can't help but notice…you seem to be in a really good mood."

Pidge who was whistling paused. "What was that?"

"You seem happy…aren't you worried about the hearing."

"Not worried…the Daimyo would be stupid to force Tandy to return to Balto given the evidence and Tandy's position now."

Vince nodded. Daniel came in. "How do the lions look Pidge?"

Pidge pulled out a report and handed it to him. "Running well Commander."

Daniel raised an eyebrow. He looked at Vince questions in every pore but all Vince did was shrug.

"Hey!" Lance interrupted. "I have the new formations for you to look at Dan…"

Pidge looked over Daniel's shoulder. "That's going to go well with the speed boast."

Lance looked over at Pidge. Pidge was fumbling with his scanner. Lance looked him up and down. Pidge seemed to notice Lance studying him. "Did you need something Lance?"

"Nothing at all. How was Tandy this morning? I know she has been getting more anxious about the hearing."

"She is more anxious but hanging in there…why."

Lance grinned. "I thought so."

"Thought what?"

"Only one thing puts someone in this good of a mood Pidge." He wiggled his eyebrows.

Pidge scowled. "Go away Lance. Just because you think with your dick first doesn't mean we all do."

Lance winced playfully. "Ouch…but true. You just thought it earlier."

Pidge decided that silence was the best course of action at this point. Lance chuckled and turned to focus on his own panel.

Daniel didn't know what to think about this. He had known what had happened with Tandy for a while and had never broached the subject with her accept to tell her that he would be a friend if she needed it. She has to be scared. He thought but she seemed so happy at breakfast. "Tandy is one of the bravest people I have ever known."

Pidge turned around and faced Daniel. He smiled. "She sure is." The control room door opened and Tandy entered. She had a large duffle with her. Pidge picked up his which was beside the console. "Are you ready?"

Tandy nodded. "Yes."

Lance came over. "The King and I will be there tomorrow."

"I know."

Dr. Gorma came in. "Here...this is a sworn deposition from me if you want to use it. I can be available via satellite if needed."

"Thanks Dr. Gorma." Tandy said.

They blasted off in red and flew to Balto. Tandy landed on the outskirts of town. She didn't want to draw attention to her lion. Pidge had put his motorcycle in red so they placed the duffels in the side car. Tandy got behind him and smiled. "I like this a lot."

Pidge leaned back and kissed her. "I'll bet."

They sped along to the center of town. Pidge had called his brother to tell him that he was coming with Tandy to his apartment. Chip and Maggie were both going to be there. Chip was a trauma surgeon and Maggie just finished law school. Pidge arrived and Tandy smiled. "Thank goodness this isn't the same building that I lived in with my mom and Jon. I don't think I could have handled that."

They both grabbed their duffels and went into the apartment building. Pidge knocked on his brother's door and it came open seconds later. "There you guys are!" Chip beamed.

Pidge hugged his brother tightly. "Good to see you!"

Chip nodded then scooped up Tandy. "Hey firecracker!"

"Good to see you Chip."

"Maggie is at her dad's office. They are waiting for us." He took their duffels and put them down in the closet.

Pidge said. "Do you have a helmet? I have my motorcycle."

"Yup. Let me get it."

Minutes later they were zipping through traffic. They arrived at Mark Jennings office. They opened the door and a girl with jet black hair and white highlights squealed and ran to them. "Pidge! Tandy! Welcome home!"

Pidge hugged her. "Hey Mags."

Tandy grinned. "LOVE the hair!"

"I had to go more conservative."

Chip smiled. "Well I think you're beautiful."

"You always say that." She elbowed him playfully.

"Ahem."

They all turned and faced Margaret's father. Tandy beamed. "Hey Mark!"

"Hello there. Why don't we get settled in my office we have a lot to discuss? I've ordered takeout."

They all went into a cozy office. They all sat down and Mark Jennings pulled up his computer. "Okay…I am going to say this. The case we have right now is a weak one. I can argue it of course but…it could use some more meat."

Tandy bit her lip. Pidge took her hand. "It's up to you."

Maggie frowned. "Daddy…what about the Queen of Arus? He nearly twisted her wrist off!"

"Jon is claiming that he had a haggarium infection which caused him to go into a rage. He has provided documentation of the infection and recovery. It is a strong argument."

Tandy sniffed. "How long was he infected with the haggarium?"

"He was exposed just before your mother died."

Tandy stood up and crossed the room and looked out the window. She could see her old apartment building and the memories came flooding back. She squeezed her eyes shut and turned around. Tears were streaming down her face.

Margaret pulled out tissues and handed her one. Tandy took it and tried to calm herself.

Chip was looking between Tandy and Pidge confused. He could see the anguish in their eyes. He thought 'what on Balto did that son of a bitch do?' He watched as Tandy looked at Pidge. He then saw Pidge give her a small nod. His gaze shifted back to Tandy.

Tandy took a deep breath. "Jon started raping me when I was thirteen."

Maggie gasped. She glanced at her father who's expression went from shock to fury. Tandy sobbed and all but collapsed to the floor. Pidge hurried to her and guided her to the sofa. Chip was stunned.

Tandy looked up at Mr. Jennings. "Please…Mark…I can't go back to him. He'll!"

Mark came over and knelt in front of her. "Oh sweetheart! I'll do everything I can. Why didn't you tell me? I would have helped you!"

"I was scared." She reached into her pocket and pulled out Dr. Gorma's medical file. "This is going to be helpful to you. Dr. Gorma said that he would be available via satellite."

"Let's get to work."

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It was 10PM before they were back at Chip's apartment. Chip opened to door and they all filed in. They didn't talk much. He put an arm over Maggie's shoulders. "Do you guys have everything you need?"

Pidge nodded. "We do…towels are in the closet right?"

"Yep." Chip nodded.

Pidge smiled. "We're set then. Get some rest…Maggie don't feel guilty about anything."

Maggie's eyes widened. "I…I don't."

Both Tandy and Pidge said. "You do! Stop it!"

Maggie's eyes filled with tears. "I'll try but I'm just so mad at him! He had no right!"

Tandy hugged her. "I know and your friendship got me through it."

"Okay."

Chip kissed Maggie. "Let's give them some privacy." They went into his room and closed the door.

Pidge opened the door to the guest room. He sat on the bed and pulled off his boots. Tandy did the same. She whispered. "What are the chances?"

Pidge kissed her. "You're going to win."

"I hope so." She stood up and went to her duffel. She didn't see Pidge turn down the bed.

"Believe it Tandy…don't give up hope."

Tandy wanted to believe it. She pulled out a tee-shirt to sleep in. "I want to. I'm just scared of what would happen if I don't." She had engaged her volt-com so that her uniform vanished. Then she slipped on the tee shirt.

Pidge undressed to his boxers. "Tandy…the possibility both scares me and infuriates me."

Tandy looked up at him. "You're scared too!"

"I am because I can't bear the thought of him putting his hands on you. It boils my blood and it scares me because it scares you. I love you and my promise still stands. I promise you that one way or another you will be home with me and the Voltron Force after the hearing."

Tandy's heart soared she pulled him into her arms. "That I can believe in."

"Good." Pidge whispered. Then he closed the distance between them and kissed her. He had meant for it to be a gentle kiss goodnight but Tandy had other plans. She kissed him passionately. Pidge felt the heat from his head all the way to his toes. How does she do that? He wondered. He was lost in the feel of her and didn't even notice that she had backed him up to the bed. When his knees hit the mattress he moaned. "Tandy…aren't you tired?"

"I need you…please Pidge…if the worst does happen I want to be able to relive the last couple days in my head. Please."

Pidge kissed her his hands cupping her bottom. "You have me…All of me." Then he slipped her tee-shirt over her head. "Why did you put this on then?"

"Creature of habit." She gasped as his lips brushed her neck.

"Lie down."

Tandy complied and her last coherent thought was lost as she gave herself up to Pidge's undivided attention.