A Change in the Winds Chapter 9, a voltron fanfic

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A Change in the Winds
Arus
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Voltron and its characters are owned by World Event's Productions
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Chapter 9
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±±±±±±±± The Elyts, Emerald Quadrant ±±±±±±±±

Rolsin looked over the reports sent into him from his commanders over the raid and destruction of Planet Doom. He was dismayed however, to have had Prince Lotor so close yet the Drule prince was able to escape. As he read over the reports, he knew however, that Lotor would have nothing left in this part of the galaxy. All he cared was that Zarkon was now his prisoner and the last few planets within the Drule Empire would slowly fall to them. Only time was in the way.

The door to his study then beeped and he immediately let whomever was outside in. He smiled when he saw that it was Gorin.

"Siaras is on her way to Plane Arus," he immediately reported. "She should arrive there in a day's time."

"Good," Rolsin stated. "Any word on the location of Prince Lotor and his sister?"

Gorin slowly shook his head. "The ship he was traveling in was equipped with some sort of cloaking device," he stated. "We lost him when he crossed in the Cerulean Quadrant."

"Well, he has no where to go, and Im sure there are many planets out there who have a bounty on his head," Rolsin stated. "Even the Drule Empire will have nothing to do with him, because of his father."

"And what of Princess Zeya?"

"I still want her brought to me alive," Rolsin stated.

"I will see to it that once she's found, she will be brought to you," Gorin stated.

"Good," Rolsin replied. "In the meantime, keep watch over any communications being sent toward or from the Drule Empire; I want to be notified at once if Lotor or Zeya show themselves."

"And what do you want to do with King Zarkon?"

"Oh, I think he will be most useful us alive than brought back to Triasus," Rolsin stated. "Though, his witch may try to work her way into trying to free him; make sure your men are aware of the dark powers she possesses."

"I'll speak with my men later today," he said. "If that is all."

"Yes," Rolsin stated. "Just alert me when Siaras send her call."

"I will," Gorin stated.

With that, the older man bowed, before turning on his heel and heading toward the door. Rolsin took a deep breath before leaning back in his chair.

"Gorin comes from the old ways, brother."

He looked across the room to see his brother Risen standing at the windows.

"And with that, he has a vast knowledge of warfare," Rolsin stated.

"Forcing him to send his daughters and have two of them killed over faulty information," Risen commented. "I find it odd that he isn't at all bitter about it."

"He knows that Siaras was wholly to blame for the death of her sisters," Rolsin stated. "I trust Gorin, more than I trust you, Risen."

Risen could only smile. "Tasia has more to report over her findings about the Princess of Arus," he stated. "Something that you will find interesting."

"Oh?" Rolsin asked.

"She is waiting for you in her study."

"Then, we will have to see what it is she has found."

Rolsin slowly stood and with that, followed his brother out of his study.

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±±±±±±±± Planet Arus ±±±±±±±±

Katherine breathed in deeply as she stood, defensive stance as her teammates surrounded her. She quickly eyed them, making quick notes about their stance and how they were breathing. If one made a move, her attention quickly switched to them.

"Now!"

On cue, her teammates then attacked her one bye one as she set herself to defend against their attacks. She was quick to disarm Shane who came at her from behind, throwing him over her shoulder as LiAnne was quick to pick up his fallen weapon and come at her. By that time Teri was already aiming to knock her down by making a grab of her legs, but she was quick to move out of the way as he dove to the ground instead. With that move, she was ready for LiAnne and quickly disarmed her and flipped over her to bring her arm around her back to subdue her. However, she misanticipated Neive's move as he was quick to grab her by her waist and tackle her to the ground, pinning her arms beneath his knees as he forced her head to the ground.

"Kit!"

The two teammates looked up as Keith and Lance approached them. Keith waved his hands as Neive slowly got up off of Kit as she let out a groan into the soft map she laid upon. Keith squatted down before her as she pushed herself to turn over and lie on her back.

"You do know what you did wrong, right?" he asked.

She slowly nodded. "I wasn't keeping track of everyone's movements," she stated. "Missed Neive as he took the opportunity in the confusion to take me down."

"Otherwise good job, but work on that for the next session."

Kit slowly nodded as she pulled herself up to her feet.

"I know all of you are tired from the recent extensions of your combat training," Keith said as he turned to the Beta team. "But we must prepare ourselves for whatever force now threatens this part of the galaxy. I know that we have not been targeted, but if whatever force is keen on destroying the Drule Empire, they may even consider that Galaxy Alliance a threat. We must be ready for any confrontation we may encounter."

He turned to Lance and then turned to the team. "Lion practice will be at 14:00 hours, use this time to rest."

"Yes, sir!"

Keith and Lance quickly exchanged looks as the team slowly walked out of Rec Room 12.

"Neive, would you mind staying back," Lance asked.

The rest of the Beta team slowly left the room as Neive stood before the two original members.

"Is there something you wanted to see me about?"

Keith turned to Lance. "I will take it from here," he told Lance. "Alert me if you hear from any planets concerning the Triasians movements."

Lance nodded before he quietly left the rec room.

"Your uncle contacted Allura yesterday," Keith started. He watched as Neive's expression changed for a moment, but decided to continue. "He wants you to resign your position here with us and return to Helena."

"What did Allura say?"

Keith looked at him. "Look, Neive, I told her flat out to deny that request," Keith stated. "I know your feelings on your status with Helena, and I reminded Allura that your duty is to the Galaxy Alliance, since you trained to become an officer. Since Altaire is the controlling kingdom, he cannot demand anything of you."

Neive let out a sigh. "Im sorry for having him put you into a situation that we've already discussed a million times over," Neive stated.

"My Uncle still believes that Alfor should have nevered married Marlena."

"Understandable," Keith stated. "You are excused from Lion Practice today, so you can finish up on the translations. The sooner we can find this sixth lion ship, the better. The situation with these Triasians are making me uncomfortable, and I want to be sure that we are ready, should they decide to take an interest in us."

"Understood," Neive stated. "And what of Princess Zeya?"

Keith looked at him. "She is under house arrest, for the time being," he answered. "Since she is the last key to finding this ship, we can't let her out of our site."

"And what of Lotor? He may come looking for her."

"We will deal with him should he appear on Arus," Keith stated. "Neive, is there anything you want to talk about?"

Neive shook his head. "No, just that everything that is happening now, it seems as if someone had planned this from the start," he said. "Like how Alfor built Voltron on the urging from Queen Marlena. And she only pushed for it to happen because of something she witnessed or saw."

"And you think that whatever it is that she saw is behind the development?"

Neive slowly nodded. "What ever this sixth lion is, I think its what started it all."

Keith nodded. "Be sure to bring this up with your mother as well as Allura," he stated. "They may have some more insight into what Marlena was up to during that time."

"I will."

Allura slowly waved her hand in front of the panel on the side of the room she stood before. Behind her, Princess Zeya, Hunk and two of her castle guards stood. The five then entered the dark room and the light slowly came on.

"You will be staying here, till Dr. Gorma says he feels that you are fully healed from your ordeal," Allura stated as she entered. She then turned to Zeya as she walked into the room. Hunk followed in behind her as the two guards stayed by the door.

"You are welcome to go about the castle to any non-security area," Allura continued. "But you will not be allowed to leave the perimeter of the castle, beyond the moat surrounding us."

Zeya slowly nodded as she looked around. It was definitely not anything like her quarters on Doom, it was brighter, a different type of feeling enveloped her. There was a moderately sized bed toward one end, and on the other, a comfort area, with a small couch and table. Through a different door, she could see a nice bath area.

"If you need anything, the castle servants are available to you from 5 am to 11 pm at night," Allura stated. "As you know, we will probably have you questioned about any knowledge you have about the force that destroyed Planet Doom. And we will do everything in our power to help you locate your brother."

Zeya then turned to her. "He will come here," she stated. "He will come here."

Allura could only look at her. She waved her hand and Hunk slowly approached her.

"These have been approved by Coran," he stated as he handed her a small armlet.

"Since you will be staying here, we do have to take precautions," Allura stated. "I have alerted the Galaxy Alliance Command that you are our guest here, but they were adamant on making sure that you are secured. As I dont believe in imprisoning someone for just being associated with King Zarkon, without due cause, I must request that you wear this while you are here."

Zeya turned to her seeing the small armlet Allura was holding. "You know your little devices are simple for me to overcome," she stated.

"Yes, I belive they would be non consequential to you," Allura stated.

"But you have seen to my care, so I will oblige you," she stated. "Though, now that I have nowhere to go, Princess Allura, I do wish to extend a request to you."

"That is?"

"Asylum, here on Arus."

Allura turned to Hunk and handed him back the armlet. "Your request shall be taken under consideration," Allura said. "On the condition that you help us with our own tasks, and any information you have on these Triasians."

"I will give you as much as I know," Zeya stated.

"Then I will leave you so you can rest," Allura stated.

"Princess?"

"Yes?"

Zeya turned to face the window. "Tell your cousin, that I'm sorry."

"And.."

"Yes?"

Zeya turned to her again. "If he is having trouble translating the last journal left by your mother, that he should reverse his thinking," she stated. "The answer he is looking for will come to him then."

Allura nodded again. "I will see to it that he gets that message," Allura stated. "For now, I bid you goodnight."

Zeya watched as she and the one called Hunk turn and leave. The door closed silently behind them. She immediately went up to the door to turn down the lights. She wanted the dark. She nearly found herslef craving for it.

She looked around the room when the lights were dimmed. She made her way to the bed and collapsed on it. Was it true? She found herself now questioning what was going to be her future. Why were her sworn enemy treat her the way they are now?

She closed her eyes reliving the images that had flooded her mind. The visions that haunted her since that day; the day she knew that Doom was no more. She now had to seek refuge with her enemy. And they were treating her as if she was only a guest. A closely guarded guest.

She then looked at the armlet she was wearing. The strange silver band that appeared on her only a week ago. And the young man, Neive, was also wearing it. And Allura. And of course, who her mother was.

So many revelations. She felt exhausted. Though the only thing she could find herself dwelling on was the look that the young man had shown, when they were trapped under the Blue Lion.

She breathed in deeply, feeling her body begin to relax. The Castle of Lions was silent, and she could feel herself succumb to the quiet around her, for a much needed and restful sleep.

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Siarras eyed the Castle of Lions, making note of the amount of guards surround its perimeter. It was already late, and she knew that only a few guards would be on duty, and the perimeter scanners would be only watched by 1 or 2 people.

She quietly made her way toward the Castle, hiding within the shadows and staying as lightfooted as possible. As she approached the moat and the long bridge that led toward the castle's entrance, she instead went down the bank and pulled out two devices from the hip sack she wore.

It allowed her to attached something to the underside of the bridge and made her way across, being unnoticed by sensors and the three guards at the entrance.

Once she reached the other side, she made her way toward the side of the castle. Again, using the device that got her across the bridge unnoticed, she then used it as she climbed up the side of the castle. She eyed an opening near the top and decided that she would infiltrate the castle that way.

Once she reached the ledge, she stepped quietly onto it and studied the window. She knew that they were made of some of the strongest glass, and sensors lined it. She only smiled to herself as she felt along the edge of the glass and closed her eyes. Her hand lightly rubbed on a corner and she could feel what she was looking for. She pulled out another small cylindrical device from her hip sack. She placed it against the glass and slowly slid it between the glass and the outside wall. With it, she pushed it in lightly and soon the glass window slid open.

Once it opened she quietly entered the room and slowly looked around. It was a bedroom and as her vision adjusted, she realized that she was not alone.

The window slid close when she pulled the cylindrical device out. She slowly made her way toward the door, hoping she would not disturb the individual who was sleeping.

Suddenly, the light in the room came on. Siarras let out a gasp as she quickly turned around and saw a young man, standing before her.

"Now, who on Arus are you and how did you get in here?" Pidge asked as he aimed his pistol at her.

Siarras could only smile as she turned toward him. She quickly reacted, pressing a button on the arm band she wore. Pidge let out a gasp as she started toward him and some kind of armoring came up to surround her.

He fired one shot, but it was deflected of whatever she was now wearing. He quickly jumped out of her way as she lunged out at him. He then ran toward his door to try and trip the alarm, but she through something at him, which he ducked. It destroyed the panel to his door, as he stood again and aimed his pistol at her.

"Well now, it seems you're the unfriendly type," he stated.

The woman attacked him again and this time he jumped over her to grab for the communicator that was lying near his bed. He quickly turned it on, knowing that it would send out a signal to whomever was on duty.

"Now, we can do this the easy way," Pidge stated as he stared at her. "Or we can do it the hard way."

The woman decided to lunge at him again, but found herself being tackled to the ground. Pidge immediately ran over to her, seeing the armband she had touched. He quickly pulled it off of her and the armoring that covered her, now disappeared.

"Good timing, Hunk," Pidge stated as his big friend pulled the girl up to her feet.

"I was only down the hall doing my rounds when I got the signal," Hunk stated and then looked down at the woman he held. "Now, Pidge, what did we say about late nite visits?"

Pidge only smirked. "Hey, if I wanted someone to kill me, I would just have marched right into Haggar's robeast pit," he stated. "So, lady, who are you?"

The woman only smiled. "If you want to know, then you will have to let me go."

"So you speak english?" Pidge asked. "Now that we know you have something to say, we'll just let Allura decide on when to let you go."

Pidge nodded as Hunk pulled her through the door.

"I'll take her down to the holding cells below," Hunk stated. "You go ahead and wake up the captain. Let him know we have an intruder."

"Just what we need," Pidge stated. "With Zeya appearing on Arus, and now this woman. He's gonna have a fun morning."

Hunk could only nod. "So you got a name miss?"

"Siarras," she stated as she turned her head to him. "Of Triasus."

Pidge's eyes widened. "As in those who just destroyed Planet Doom?"

She looked toward the young man. "As in, we are about to take on the Galaxy Alliance."

"Okay, time to go." Hunk stated as he pulled her and then escorted her down the hall. Pidge immediately went toward Keith's quarters, wondering how he would react to this news.

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Anala stared up at the marker for her grandfather's grave and placed a small bouquet upon the mantle. She closed her eyes and made a silent prayer. Alysson slowly placed her hand on her daughter's shoulder.

"He was a great leader," Alysson stated. "And now, the fate of the universe lies with what we know."

"I have to go to Arus," Anala stated. "To warn them of what this force is capable of."

"Then you will have to tell them the truth," Alysson stated. "If you truly love him, you will have to tell them."

"I will let them know everything," she stated. "You will have to look after Reece."

"I will," Alysson stated. "Last reports show the Triasian Ship is on a direct course for Arus. Its traveling at a moderate speed, but Im sure, the reason is to find Lotor and Zeya. It seems Zeya had appeared on Arus, prior to the attack on Doom."

"Then I have to take Sendrre and Lemille to Arus," Anala stated.

"You will need this."

Alysson walked over the mantle and pushed aside a small stone. Behind the grave marker, the stone wall slid open. Anala walked over to her mother as she pulled out a small box.

"This was given to your grandfather when he was a young man," she stated. "He was a formidable opponent when in battle because of this. Im sure he would like you to have it."

"What is it?"

"Its a type of retractable armor," Alysson stated. "Courtesy of our Triasian friends."

"What?"

Alysson slowly nodded. "Before the Triasians were hellbent on conquering, they were a peaceful and well advanced race; they sent a dignitary here when your grandfather was a young man, and as a gift gave these to him," she explained. "Then we cut all ties to them when Kelar came into power because we were able to learn much from the technology to create this."

"I see," Anala stated.

"Anala, you must be careful," she said. "The Triasians are mysterious, but they are also one of the strongest fighting force you will encounter. These should be helpful to both you and Lotor. Protect each other."

"I will," Anala stated. "Do we have more of these?"

"The third is for your brother," Alysson stated as she closed the small case. "Just wear it on your arm, and press the gold button when needed. When the armor appears, it will be painful as it adheres directly to you; but it has the strength of 5 inch steel."

"I understand."

"Be careful."

"If anything should happen..."

Alysson slowly nodded. "Make sure nothing does."

Anala hugged her mother tightly before taking the case from her and returning to the Castle. Alysson looked toward her father's grave marker and made a silent prayer. She hoped that he would watch over her.