Across the Universe
Part 26
[All standard disclaimers apply.]
"We are ready," Kolivan announced.
"Good," Shiro said. He turned from the screen to Allura. "Princess?"
She took a breath and moved to the platform. She stopped when she felt Lance grab her arm. She glanced at him with a raised eyebrow.
"You've got this," he told her quietly, giving her a smile.
"Thank you," she said, smiling back.
He released her arm and stepped back. She took another deep breath. With shoulders squared with determination, she stepped on to the platform.
She had finally figured out the configuration of the wormholes after her talk with Coran. She closed her eyes and reached out her hands. The pillars fit under them perfectly.
"First wormholes...now!"
"We see them," Kolivan said.
"See you on the other side," Keith said.
"Good luck," Shiro said.
"You, too," Keith said before their screen went blank.
"I'm ready to send the Castle, Shiro," Allura stated.
Shiro put on his helmet. "Let's get to the Lions. Allura, open the wormhole and then follow us."
"Understood."
The rest of the team quickly left the bridge. Allura flexed her fingers against the pillars. "Ready, Coran?"
"Ready, Princess!"
Allura grunted with effort as she opened the wormhole for the Castle of Lions. It was harder after opening the wormholes for the Blade of Mamora. 'And I still have to fly after this,' she thought.
"We're through!" Coran announced. "We're through the wormhole."
Allura allowed the wormhole to close. She stepped off the platform and grabbed her helmet. "I'm heading to my Lion. You're in charge."
"Roger that!"
"Try to keep the Castle in one piece."
She was off the bridge before he make a retort.