Voltron belongs to WEP, the others are mine.

Some violence.

-

Pidge finally managed to get the doors open a few inches. Hunk forced them open enough for people to get through, and he and Pidge raced towards their Lions.

"Get him to sick bay immediately." Brenda ordered, as Cliff picked Jeff up in his arms. Crick got to his feet, and swayed. Commander Hawkins caught him before he fell. Cinda leaned on Ginger's arm for support. Crick shook his head to clear it, and he followed Cliff to sick bay.

"Get up there." Hawkins ordered his Team. They all, minus Cliff, Lisa, Crick, and Cinda, raced towards the 'Explorer'. Hawkins faced Lisa and Cinda. "Tell Cliff we need him. Go to Jeff, I'll be there as soon as I can." He gave Lisa a quick hug, and followed his people.

Admiral Harrison nodded. "Go on, there's nothing you can do here. We'll keep you posted." The three friends hurried down the hall.

"We must find the Princess!" Coran said franticly.

"I agree." Said the Admiral. They rushed to the Control Room.

Keith's Lion landed a few meters in front of him. He quickly activated the release hatch, and within moments was strapped in his seat. He quickly took off in pursuit of Lotor.

"Cap! We're right behind you!" Lance called out over the speaker.

"We're are the others?" Keith demanded.

Lance hit a few buttons on his console. Hunk and Pidge just took off, and it looks like the other Team will be taking off soon." Lance replied.

"Keith, I am tracking Lotor's ship." Sven told him. "Found him. I am sending you de coordinates."

Keith glanced down at his computer console. "Thanks Sven." Keith headed off in the direction of Lotor's ship.

"We're here Skipper." Hunk called out.

"Right behind you Keith." Pidge told him.

"Pidge, get a tracking missile loaded and plant one on that ship." Keith ordered.

"Right on it Keith." Pidge's fingers flew across his keyboard. "All set and ready to fire, I just need to get closer."

"Then let's get closer." Keith ignited Black's rocket boosters and sped off towards Lotor's ship. The other Lions followed close behind. Lotor started firing upon them. Keith dodged the energy blasts, and opened fire of his own. One of his shots grazed

Lotor's ship, and it fell sharply to the side. "There you go Pidge, do your magic."

"Right away Keith!" Pidge fired his tracking missile. The tiny rocket hit the side of Lotor's ship, and planted itself in the metal. "Got it!" Pidge franticly punched buttons on his computer. "She's up and running Keith."

"Great Pidge. Let's see if we can force him to land. Go easy, remember Allura's in there." Keith ordered his Team.

"Aye aye cap." Lance flew in closer, and smashed into the side of Lotor's ship. "Take that you blue faced creep!" The ship wobbled, but stayed on course.

Shots ran out from the ship. Lance quickly moved out of the way, but Pidge wasn't so lucky. His Green Lion took a direct hit. Pidge screamed as the shock ran through him. His Lion went limp, and crashed to the ground.

"PIDGE!" Hunk yelled. There was no answer, and Green Lion didn't move. "Damn you Lotor!" Hunk snarled and threw his Yellow Lion at the enemy ship.

Lotor fired again, this time hitting Blue Lion. Sven managed to swerve, and did not get the full brunt of the attack. "I am all right. Just a little toasted." He told them.

Keith narrowed his eyes and focused on the escaping ship. "Need help!" Cliff's face appeared on Keith's screen. Keith glanced at the screen. Most of the Vehicle Force was there, along with a squadron of Space Force ships.

"Glad you could make it. Let's finish this now." Keith told them all.

"After you mate! You heard him Team. Take this guy down. Carefully!" Cliff ordered his Team. They all advanced on Lotor.

"Keith."

Keith looked at his private channel. His eyes narrowed in anger. "Lotor."

"Call off your attack, or Allura dies." The evil Prince told him.

Keith shook his head. "You wouldn't dare." He challenged.

Lotor dragged Allura into view. Her dress was torn, and there was a nasty bruise on her cheek. Lotor held his gun to her temple. "Keith…please…" Allura pleaded, her blue eyes filled with fear.

Keith rubbed his fists against his eyes and growled in frustration. He looked up again at his screen. "I won't let you get away with this." He told Lotor.

Lotor laughed evilly. "I already have Captain. I have my other hand on the self-destruct button. Fire upon me, and I kill her. Cease fire, and I get away, the Princess by my side. Try it, I dare you. I have nothing to lose." He finished, tightening his grip on Allura.

Keith stared at Allura. Tears ran down her cheeks. He closed his eyes and his body shook as he gave the hardest order he ever had to issue. "All of you, hold your fire. Let them go."

"WHAT! Have you lost your mind Keith!" Lance hollered.

"Do as you're told Lieutenant." Keith said coldly.

"What ever you say, Captain!" Lance snarled back and cut his communication.

Lotor smiled. "Very good Keith. Farewell." Lotor and Allura vanished from Keith's view. Their ship powered up, and was soon out of sight.

Everyone was quiet, watching Black Lion. Finally Keith sighed. "Get Pidge and head back in. We have work to do."