Across the Universe
Part 28
[All standard disclaimers apply.]
Keith paused, peering around a corner. Satisfied that the hallway was empty, he moved forward toward his target. He found the door.
He quickly got the door open with the code their spy had supplied. He slipped inside. Realizing he had the right room, he locked the door behind him.
Pidge was bound to a table. Scorch marks covered most of her armor. He didn't see her helmet or her gloves. But it really didn't matter.
He went to the nearby console. He placed his hand on the screen. His Galra blood allowed him to unlock it. He found the commands to unlock her bonds.
Pidge groaned as her arms and legs were released.
Keith rushed to the table. Pidge blinked her eyes as she tried to focus on his face. Then he realized that he was still wearing his mask. He made it disappear as he grinned down at her. "Hey, Pidge."
"Keith, is it really you?"
"Yeah, it's me." He reached down and scooped her up. "Ready to get out of here?"
"More than ready."
He activated his mask as he headed to the door. "Good, because there are some people wanting to see you."
"Hunk," she whispered.
Keith chuckled as he unlocked the door. "Yeah, he may have missed you."
"Sounds like there's a story."
"I'll tell you about it later."
"I'll hold you to it."
"Wouldn't expect anything less." He listened for a moment. Satisfied that things were still calm, he placed his hand on the button to open the door. "Ready?"
Pidge nodded. "Let's get out of here."