"Hey Pidge, what are you doing?"
Hunk bends down Pidge's level on the ground. He pets Sirius, who is on her shoulder.
"Well last time when we were at the Balmera, I left a device there in Lotor's ship so small that even Lotor won't detect it so easily. It's supposed to help us track their location, so when it's time to get Lance, we'll already know where they are." Pidge explains.
"Awesome what an awesome idea Pidge. Smart thinking." Hunk says.
"Thanks. I just have to do a bit before I can get their coordinates." Pidge replies.
"Have you told Allura about this yet?" Hunk asks.
"Not yet. I want to get the location first before I tell the others. With this we can cut down the time it takes to find Lance." Pidge says.
Hunk watches as Pidge as she type quickly.
"How long have you been on this?" Hunk asks.
"Ever since we couldn't bring back Lance a few days ago. It took a bit to find the signal of the transmitter to begin with." Pidge responds.
"Wow. Wait here, I'm going to bring you some food, I doubt you ate yet for today." Hunk says then runs off to the kitchen.
Pidge continues to work. She's so close to getting this. This is what they need to save Lance.
A sound and a green light tells her that all her work finally came through.
"I did it. I did it! HUNK HUNK I DID IT! IT WORKS!" Pidge shouts excitedly jumping up. Sirius jumps off of her shoulder in surprise.
Hunk runs into the room with a mouthful of space goo.
"HUNK I DID IT LOOK!" Pidge says, lifting it up so Hunk can see.
Hunk swallows his food and looks to see a location on screen.
"You actually got it Pidge. You're the best!" Hunk says lifting Pidge up in a hug.
Allura, with the mice on her shoulder, walks in the room.
"What's with the shouting?" Allura asks.
Hunk sets Pidge down and Pidge shows Allura excitedly.
"Allura, Allura I put a transmitter on Lotor's ship so we can track their location and it works! We have their location!" Pidge says.
Allura looks to see Pidge is correct.
"Oh my stars you did it. This will help us so much. Thank you Pidge." Allura responds, hugging Pidge.
"Let's go tell the others." Hunk says.
"Yes tell them immediately and and get ready. We're going to them and this time they won't expect us hopefully." Allura says, releasing Pidge.
Pidge leaves her device with Allura and her, Hunk, and Sirius runs out of the room to find the others.
"Keith is most likely in the training room and Shiro is probably there making sure he doesn't damage anymore sparring robots." Pidge says.
"Yeah that's true. It sucks having to fix the robots over and over. But come on." Hunk replies.
They go to training room and as expected Keith and Shiro are there.
"Guys guys we have great news." Hunk says.
Keith stops the sparring and turns to them.
"What, Lotor died?" Keith says.
"Okay not that great but pretty awesome news." Hunk replies.
"What is it?" Shiro asks.
"I got the location of Lotor's ship. There's a transmitter on his ship that I planted and I finally got it to work right. We're headed to their location now." Pidge says.
"You mean you found Lance again?" Keith asks.
"Yeah. Allura said to her ready since we're going there now. We may have another chance to get him again." Pidge responds.
"Well let's go then. Pidge you're amazing." Shiro says.
Pidge smiles.
Keith is the first one out of the training room and hurries to go change.
They have another chance to save Lance. Hopefully this time Lance won't try to kill him.
When Keith finishes changing, he goes to meet the others.
When everyone arrives, Allura begins to fill them in.
"It appears they went to Olkarion. What purpose they have there I do not know. Be alert paladins, Lotor has a way of making things dangerous and difficult." Allura says.
"What do we do if Lance attacks us again?" Hunk asks.
"Hopefully he won't but we just have to find a way to bring him back without harming him or him harming us. Then we can figure out what's controlling him." Shiro replies.
"We'll be there shortly paladins, you should head to your lions." Allura says.
The team goes to their respective lions and prepare to go.
"We're here paladins. Be safe." Allura says over the com.
"Be on the lookout for galra soldiers. Last thing we need is an all out fight." Shiro says.
They land their lions and head towards the village.
They are met halfway by Ryner and a few other Olkari.
"Paladins, tell me are you with the galra too as your blue paladin is." Ryner says, confronting them.
The Paladins look at each other.
"No we are not. Have you seen the blue paladin?" Shiro responds.
"He was here taking our technology for the galra. He even fought our guards. Has he betrayed you?" Ryner asks.
"He's doing undercover work. He's pretending to be on their side to gather information. Trust me, he's still a paladin of Voltron." Keith responds, thinking quickly on his feet.
"Infiltrating the galra? That's quite dangerous. He is quite convincing though." She says.
"Yes. The best way to take your enemy down is from the inside. We have confidence in him." Shiro says.
"Very well then. What brings you here then?" Ryner asks.
"We have to do our part so they don't suspect him as a spy. We're here to try and stop them. Do you know which way the blue paladin went?" Pidge replies.
"Through the forested region. He cannot be too far." Ryner says.
"Thank you. We'll be back to help with any damage that was caused." Shiro says.
"Let's go team." Shiro signals.
They run towards the forest, keeping an eye out for Lance.
"How far do you think he got?" Hunk asks.
"He couldn't be back at Lotor's ship already so he's somewhere in this forest. We're bound to run into him." Pidge replies.
They keep running, looking out for any signs of Lance.
"What do you know, a game of hide and seek. Having fun yet?"
The Paladins stop and look around.
"Come out Lance. No need to hide unless you're scared." Keith says.
"Trying to challenge me mullet? I thought you would've learn your lesson from last time when I almost killed you." Lance responds from his hiding place.
"You got lucky. Come out and let's really see." Keith says, still looking around.
The others stay quiet, knowing what Keith is doing.
"Keith I'm stronger than you. You may have the experience but if I get my hands on you it's over. Game lost." Lance taunts.
"I see Lotor has been filling your head up. Even if you were stronger than me you wouldn't be able to land a hit." Keith responds.
Lance jumps down from a tree and looks at Keith with a smirk.
"As much as I would love to try that theory, Lotor gave me orders to not fight any of you if I run into you. Can't disobey an order now." Lance says.
Keith eyes travel to Lance's neck. He see fresh bruises over older bruises that are beginning to heal.
"You can't afford to." Keith says.
Lance notices their glances at his bruises. He glares and turns away.
"How many times has he hurt you?" Shiro asks, finally speaking.
"That's none of your business. When I do not please the prince I take the consequences like any other soldier would." Lance says.
"Lance buddy come back with us. We can save you from this." Hunk says.
Lance balls his hands up into fists.
"Don't attack them, Lotor wouldn't like it. Don't attack. Just bring back what he wanted and everything will be fine." Lance mumbles to himself.
Pidge steps closer towards him.
"Lance please." She says.
"You all get to walk away this time but next time you won't be so lucky." Lance says.
He turns his head and gives them the coldest look. His eyes meet with Pidge's and she feels frozen. She never seen Lance give such a cold, mean look, not even towards Keith and he's always going on about how he can't stand Keith.
Lance turns around again and runs away.
They chase after him but eventually they lose sight of him.
"Please tell me we didn't lose him again." Hunk says.
"How did we lose track of him? He was right in front of us." Keith says.
"However it happened all we know is we have to get him back soon. We can't let him stay with Lotor any longer." Shiro responds.
Pidge just looks off into the direction Lance went. His eyes were so cold. What is Lotor doing to him over there?
"Lance."
