susan - I had this idea in my head for a while now, especially since selena devargo and KathDMD have taken poor Hunk in different directions. If you've read any of KathDMD's stories, Modoch has a bit of a tragicness to his love life that made me realize he needs someone to turn him back into the gentle giant VV fans remember.
animebookchic - It's more than love in the air...as you will tell by the approaching robeast!
KathDMD - We all know where the story with Modoch is going, but the main story is yet to come! I think the approaching robeast will speak for itself.
Muse has made herself scarce. I pray this isn't a habit.
Author's Note - The Old Ones will go to trends of the universe to find and eradicate Voltron! But...will Jessica find her way home?
Without my muse, I am nothing.
Theme Music : None
Disclaimer - Voltron and all associated characters are the property of WEP. Space Marshall Lenora Hawkins and associated characters are the property of KathDMD. Admiral Lysette Fabrere and associated characters are the property of selena devargo.
Episode 202 : "Yar's Revenge"
"Lieutenant, the repairs seem to be ahead of schedule," Jeff said proudly. "At this rate, we'll have the base fully operational in no time!"
"Great," Lieutenant Matthews replied. "And in the meantime, the Voltron Force can scope out some of the other systems near Delta."
"They're scheduled to launch their first mission in a few hours," Jeff said. "It's a system we named the Orca system. There's a planet with about the same atmospheric conditions as Delta Five. We're hoping to find some good stuff."
"What about the Halas?" the Lieutenant asked.
"We'll keep an eye out," Jeff replied. "Our scanners and probes haven't picked up anything yet, so we don't think they have a claim to the world. Once the Voltron Force is down on the planet, they'll be able to make a better assessment."
"And I'm sure if the Halas do cause them trouble, Voltron will be able to handle it," Matthews said.
"Let's hope so," Jeff said. "Their last robeast did a number on the ships, but they're in good enough shape to make the mission."
"Right," agreed Matthews. Jeff's Voltcom beeped and flashed. He tapped a button on it.
"Aki here," he said. "What's going on?'
"Sir," the voice said, "Modoch discovered a human female alive in the jungle."
"What?" Jeff asked. "Are they alright?"
"Yes," the voice said. "He's bringing her in now."
"I'm coming down there," he replied, tapping the button again. "Sorry to cut this short."
"No problem," Matthews said. "But how the heck did a human appear on this planet? Seems odd, don't you think?"
"That's what I hope to find out," Jeff said. He waved two men from his security detail to follow him.
The doors to the outside opened, and Modoch helped Jessica into the base. They didn't get very far when they ran into Jeff and his security detail.
"Sir," Modoch said, saluting him.
"I received word that you found someone out in the jungle," Jeff said. "I'm Commander Jeff Aki of the Stellar Ship Defender. Who are you?"
"My name is Jessica Matherson," she replied.
"She was transported here somehow by an unknown Drule device," Modoch said. "She's not even sure how it happened. She's from Dradin."
"Dradin?" Jeff asked. "That's a long distance. Excuse me if I'm a bit skeptical."
"If you are able to radio Dradin, or even the Galaxy Garrison," she replied, "I'm sure they can tell you who I am. I'm a friend of Lysette Fabrere."
"Admiral Fabrere?" Jeff asked. Modoch was taken aback, and she nodded in agreement. Jeff waved to one of his men. "Please escort Miss Matherson to the Med facility aboard the Defender. Professor Paige will no doubt have questions for you in addition to the physician. We'll try to get in contact with Admiral Fabrere so that we can see about somehow getting you home."
"Oh thank you, Commander," she replied. She turned to Modoch shyly. "And….thank you for saving me."
"It was my pleasure…" he replied, his reddish skin becoming a tad redder. The guard escorted her away, and Jeff approached him.
"Well, Modoch," Jeff laughed, "you went out and found yourself a girl?"
"I….uh….sir?' he asked. Jeff laughed.
"I'm just teasin'" Jeff said. "Lighten up, Modoch." He motioned for the other guard to being heading back to the control room. "I need you to join the others. You're all heading out to the Orca System to check out a planet we've found. This may even be another Delta Five."
"Yes, sir," he replied with a salute, and ran off towards the hangar. Jeff laughed to himself, shaking his head.
"I haven't seen him like this since…."
The Voltron ships maneuvered into position in the hangar in the Defender, and began to take off and launch one by one.
"Alright guys," Jenny said, "let's make for the Orca system and bring some good news back to the Commander." The ships left the atmosphere and headed further into space. "Air Team, form Strato Fighter!" The CJE locked on, followed by the ARCs, then finally the Falcon, forming the Strato Fighter. "Land and Sea Teams, prepare for assembly."
"Land Team," Cliff said, "form Turbo Terrain Fighter!" The ATSVs connected, then joined the Jet Radar Station. The RPC and AEC joined, then also connected to the Jet Radar Station, forming the Turbo Terrain Fighter.
"Sea Team," Krik said, "ignite nuclear power thrusters and form Aqua Fighter!" The front portion of the MWE's rotated to expose the thrusters, and the five ships slowly moved into position, completing the connection and forming the Aqua Fighter.
"Good Job," Jenny said. "Now let's go nab us a habitable planet!" The three ships took off into the distance.
Not far away, just within range of Orca Three, a small fleet of Halas vessels hovered. The officer approached the ship's captain on the command ship.
"Captain," he said, "we are coming into range of the planet now."
"Are there any life forms?" he asked. "Without slaves to work in the mines, it'll be that much more difficult to acquire the resources we need."
"The planet appears to be unoccupied by sentient life," the officer said. "We will send in a squadron of ships shortly to scour the planet to confirm the radiation signal we detected."
"If the readings are correct," the captian said, "we may be looking at a veritable gold mine, the likes of which would put even the planets of the Delta System to shame."
"I have other news," the officer said. "It seems the ships from the Alliance base on Delta Five are approaching." This peaked the captain's interest.
"High Command wants them eliminated," he said. "If they come within range, you have my permission to launch an attack." He looked at the datapad the officer was carrying, and saw the readings. "Three ships? They should be no match for our firepower. Alert the fighters. It's time we sent those Alliance meddlers a message. They may have defeated General Grom, but they will rue the day they crossed paths with the great Captain Hemas!"
"Approaching the planet now," Ken said. "There seems to be some strange interference, but otherwise, it seems quiet down there."
"Let's get down there and check it out," Dixie said.
"Just be careful," Krik said. "We have not seen or heard from the halas or the Drules since our last encounter, and I'd hate to find ourselves walking into a trap."
"Krik," Rocky said, "we haven't seen a Drule ship within light years of here. I think they turned tail and left Yolon altogether."
"Still," Cliff agreed, "we should be cautious."
"You take the lead, Captain," Jenny said. Krik nodded.
"Jenny," he said, "you take the northern hemisphere. Cliff, you circle south. We will check out the water and gather samples there, circling to the west. We'll rendezvous on the other side of the planet. Maintain radio contact the entire time."
"Alright," Cliff said.
"Yes, sir," Jenny replied. The ships went their separate ways and began their search.
"There doesn't seem to be a lot down here in the way of plant life," Marvin commented as the Turbo Terrain Fighter touched down.
"It's just one continent though," Hutch replied. "Maybe the Sea Team is having better luck."
"Captain, look!" Mai exclaimed. While plant life appeared scarce, there were small schools of fish swimming by the Aqua Fighter.
"At least there seems to be life here," Shannon commented. "That's a good sign, right?" Krik didn't want to let on, but something was giving him a bad feeling about this mission.
"Use the gatherers to collect a water sample," Krik said. "Perhaps Professor Paige can explain how the sea life exists in such numerous quantity with such little plant life."
The robeast drew closer and closer to Yolon, its long range scanners picking up the energy signatures of the Voltron Force.
The one they call the Defender mocked the great Yar, tricking him into victory. This time there shall be no tricks. This time victory shall be claimed in the name of the ancient gods of old. As for the foolish Drule who thinks he can control us…once I become master of all, he will be the first of the fleshlings to fall.
The robeast flew faster, accelerating towards its destination…the heart of the Orca System.
