Here is the next chapter. I know it is short but if I have a weakness it is writing action. I would love some feedback so that I could improve. Enjoy! Amber

VF Chapter 14 Consequences

Lance was sitting in the co-pilots chair of the flying fortress. He said. "It looks like the Lion riders may need a hand on the ground. Hunk and I can go assist if you need it."

Pidge nodded. "It wouldn't hurt. I can handle both navigation and weapons."

Keith was sweating. Voltron was fighting admirably. He was amazed at their resourcefulness. They had already destroyed one robeast and was working on the second. They had pushed Merla and Lotors forces away from the main city. But he knew that Pidge as good as he was should only handle one system. "Lance you can deploy some of the GA Academy troops to backup Kalan. Hunk I need you to stick with tactical. Pidge I know you could but I want everyone to focus on one thing."

Lance nodded. "Can do Keith. We'll get them."

Pidge nodded his agreement.

Lance left the control room to go to the hanger bay and took a small flyer. "Red Veteran to Black."

"Go ahead Lance."

"I'm going to the GA academy for a squad to help with land support."

"10-4 sir be careful."

Daniel said. "Form red center!"

Tandy sat up straighter in her chair. She eyed the robeast warily. Then she saw something on his chest. A glowing plate about the size of half a football field. She ran a scan and smiled. "Power-Boost me Vince!"

Tandy evaded two missiles thrown at them. Then when she saw the power she aimed for the small plate and fired. The robeast roared and dropped down to both knees. "Forming black center!" Tandy shouted.

Daniel was shocked at the sudden change of momentum. "Great job Tandy! Form Blazing sword!" When the sword materialized Daniel slashed the robeast and it exploded.

Larmina shouted. "Yes! We got it!"

Daniel said. "Yes but we can't gloat yet. Let's get rid of this fleet. Form red center. Everything we got!"

Tandy nodded. "Yes sir! She took them to a line of battleships and fired. They exploded in midair."

Merla's command ship turned around and the forces started retreating.

Daigo whooped. "They're running!"

Vince smiled. "They'd better run…because they have nowhere to hide."

Keith's voice came over the comm. "Excellent work Voltron Force. Can you go back up the land forces?"

Daniel said. "You heard the King let's roll."

They went to the outskirts of the city and found the remaining land troops running into a frigate. It took off its engines smoking. Daniel snapped. "Let them go…They're retreating. Okay team we need to focus on recovering the injured. Lance do you read?"

"I do Dan Man."

"Go to the hospital Tandy is needed there. Can you fly red for the rescue effort?"

"You bet. Come pick me up Firecracker."

Tandy ran into the hospital. She saw that a nurse was triaging patients as best she could. Tandy ran over to Chip. "Where do you need me?"

"Anywhere?" Chip said plainly.

Tandy saw a critical patient. She ran her scanner over him and his oxygen started dropping as well has his pulse. "Damn! I need a crash cart! His left lung has collapsed. She ran a healing wand over his rib cage. She saw that his other lung was not damaged at all. We need to intubate and sedate him. His other lung is not damaged. He'll be okay until we get him to a hospital." Tandy quickly intubated and attached the breathing device. She snapped at a medic. "You! Come here and breathe for him."

She worked down the line of the critical injuries. She lost two before she could even reach them. Dr. Gorma came from the castle and Ginger came as well. Ginger was working on transporting the very critical to hospitals. She had red and green lions for those tasks. Tandy was working on a little girl. She looked to be about f11 and she had a severe pelvic injury.

"It's okay kiddo. What's your name?"

"Allison. I'm scared."

Tandy soothed. "Don't be scared. I'm going to help you." Tandy looked up she could feel Pidge's presence. She gave him a quick smile but he was working on a little boy.

"My mom and dad are dead! The bad man came in and killed them. Then he hurt me. Do you pilot red lion?"

Tandy was taken aback. "What did the man look like?"

"He had White Hair."

Tandy immediately thought of Lotor and asked. "Was his skin blue?"

"No…his skin is like yours. Pale."

"What was he wearing?"

"All black…It hurts down there."

Tandy watched where the girl was pointing. She ran another scan, paled, and had to swallow the bile that was coming from her stomach. The poor thing! She pulled a curtain around her. "Honey did the man touch you where you go to the bathroom."

"Yes…and it hurt."

Tandy had to take another cleansing breath before she asked her next question. "What did he touch you with?"

The girl whimpered. "His hands and his penis. Yes I know what that is. My mom told me the difference between boys and girls."

Tandy gave the girl a dose of Ativan. "It's okay…the man isn't going to hurt you anymore."

The girl cried. "He told me to come here! He said if I didn't he'd kill my brother! I have to find Red Lions pilot! He said that was the only one who could save him! Please!"

"Your brother? He's at the house with the bad guy."

Pidge came around the curtain. "Hey…do you have any more morphine Tandy?"

The girl grabbed Tandy. "Please help my brother! He's a baby! The bad man told me to tell the red lion pilot to come and get my brother and he would let him go."

Pidge came over. "Who?"

"He's mean! He gave me a message for the red lion pilot."

Tandy soothed. "What's the message honey? I'm red lion's pilot."

"He said…said that…this is your fault because you were bad and didn't listen. So he had to leave his home and come here. Why were you bad?"

Tandy could see black dots form in front of her eyes. They got bigger and bigger and then that was all she saw.

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Lance came up behind Ginger and put his arms around her waist. "So is that everyone that needs transport?"

"I think so. The last few we can take to the castle directly."

Lance pulled her into his arms. "You did well today Ginny."

She stood up on tip toe to kiss him. "Thanks so did you."

A cry of surprise got their attention. They turned and saw Tandy fall to the floor. Pidge was already there cradling her. Chip got their steps before Lance and Ginger. "What happened?"

Pidge looked grim. "She passed out."

Lance saw the little girl. Who was looking stony? "Hey there cutie. Don't be scared. She's had a rough day."

"I don't care about her. It's her fault my mommy and daddy are dead and the bad man hurt me."

Lance raised an eyebrow. "What bad man?"

"He came in during the attack."

Lance asked. "What's his name?"

"Jon something. He said she was bad and it was her fault that he was here. He said she'd learn her lesson if he hurt me. It's not fair!"