Disclaimer: This is a Lance x OC Fanfic. Pidge's pronouns are they/them. May do other pairings that I ship. If you have any ship suggestions put them in the comments. I do not own Voltron. Voltron belongings to its rightful owner and I make no profit from this. I only own my OC Skylar. If you have any other pairing suggestions for this story please leave a comment! This is on ao3 and Wattpad.

Huh? How did I get back in my room? Last thing I remember, I was watching the stars with Lance. I must have fallen asleep. But how did I get back here. Maybe Lance brought me back? I shrug my shoulders as I get up for the day. My stomach rumbles making me realize that I'm hungry so I make my way into the kitchen and dining area.

"Great job training today, guys. We're reallying getting the hang of Voltron,"Shiro complimented the others on their hard work as they all made their way in. When he noticed me walking in he nodded in my direction, to which I nodded back.

"Seriously, how far do you think my lion kicked that broken alien ship? Must have been like a mile!" Lance questioned while looking at the other paladins.

"Yeah that will come in handy when the Galra challenges Voltron to a soccer match," Keith retorted.

"As funny and cool as that would be I doubt the Galra or any other alien species for that matter knows what soccer is," I speak up.

"Hey I did something cool and you can't handle it. I get it," Lance ignored my comment in favor of annoying Keith.

"Your kick ruined our balance. We fell," Keith bluntly stated. I laughed in the background get a glare from Lance.

"That falling was Hunk's fault," Lance replied.

"Hey!"

"Hunk's an angel, leave him be," I stated, sending him a reassuring smile.

"Thanks Sky!"

All of a sudden Coran walked in with a tray, "hello, guys! How was the Voltron workout?"

"We're getting there. Are you and Allura almost done fixing the castle so we can leave this planet? I feel like we're sitting ducks on Arus." Shiro asked.

"Just about. In the meantime, to get your minds off those duck seats you're worried about, I made you guys an authentic ancient paladin lunch!" Coran excited showed us his creation. Everyone groaned but me.

"Coran, you just got me hooked on that goo and now you're switching it up?" Hunk questioned.

"This is packed with nutrients," he replied.

Hunk went closer and sniffed it,"oh, it smells disgusting!"

"I know! That's how you know it's healthy!" he happily spoke.

"Coran, we're on a planet now with fresh herbs, spices, and whatever this thing is. A tuber? If you'll excuse me, I'm going to head back to the kitchen and spice things up a bit," Hunk replied before walking away.

"I'm sure it's delicious Coran! I'll have some!" I happily spoke wanting to cheer him up. I heard gasp from Lance and Keith. Shiro just gave me an unsure look.

"Skylar! You don't have to do that! You might die!" Lance exclaimed. I rolled my eyes. He was alway over dramatic, even though I found it endearing.

"I'll be fine Lance!" I smile at him and he quickly turned his head.

"Why thank you Skylar! I'm sure you'll love it!" Coran happily sang while sliding the bowl over to me. I smile at him and thank him, before taking a bite. The three other paladins in the room watch with bated breaths for my reaction.

"This is actually pretty good Coran! Thank you! You guys should really try this," I say between spoon fulls. I didn't eat breakfast because I slept late so I was pretty hungry. The others besides Coran looked at me with disgust denying the food.

"Thank you Skylar! I'm glad you enjoyed it!" Coran was smiling happily now that at least one person was eating his cooking.

"Where's Pidge?" Shiro asked finally noticing they were gone.

"He's probably checking on those prisoners we rescued from Zarkon. They'll all be waking up soon in the infirmary. Open the hatch. Food lion coming in!" Coran tried feeding Shiro the food after explaining where Pidge was. He started making airplane noises too. I couldn't help it, I begun laughing. It was so fitting to considering Shiro was technically six years old and people feed their kids like that too. Lance, who was sitting next to me, saw it too and started laughing too. We ended up leaning against each other giggling.

"No. Just… No." Shiro avoided it and begun to walk away.

"You don't know what you're missing!" Coran yelled after him.

"Shiro wait for me!" I screamed running after him. I had a feeling he was going to see the prisoners and I wanted to see them too as I knew some of them. Lance shrieked as he fell over as he was still leaning on me giggling before I moved to chase after Shiro.

"Sorry Lance!" I giggled. Turning back around I caught up to Shiro.

"I'm pretty sure I'm not missing out on that food," Shiro said to me.

"Hey, don't knock it till you try it. It was actually really good," I reply.

"Easy for you to say. You always ate the weirdest things back at the Garrison, so I don't really trust your tastebuds," he replied referring to my odd choice of foods.

"Not my fault I like it and you think it's weird you six year old," I tease him.

"Ugh, are you ever gonna let that go? I get it my age is a joke to the worl- well the universe," he mumbled grumply.

"Awe now you're even acting like a child!" I giggled pinching his cheek. He swatted my hand away as we entered where the healing pods were. Shiro and I always had a sibling type bond especially while we were on the Kerberos mission with the Holts because Shiro no longer was able to communicate with anyone considered to be family. When we walked into the room Pidge was in front of one of the pods tapping their foot.

"You're as anxious as me," Shiro sadly looked at Pidge.

"These aliens we saved know something about my family. They have to!" they replied.

"I wish I could have known some information to help Pidge. Your family are good people. These aliens, if they know anything with definitely give you information. Just be careful. We are fragile after all our time being prisoners of the Galra," I explain to them, pulling pidge into a hug which they return and nod.

"They recognized you, didn't they? They called you 'champion.' What does that mean?"they question Shiro.

"I don't know. I can't remember much from that time. But the way that those guys looked at me when we freed them… I don't know if I want to find out," Shiro replied.

"Honestly Shiro, remembering time being a prisoner there isn't the best. I'm kinda glad you don't remember. They do terrible things to people and other aliens. Sometimes it's best to forget…" I trail off and suddenly a pod opens up. Pidge, Shiro, and I give everyone a blanket and a cup of something to drink.

"So how long were you prisoners of Zarkon?" Pidge asked handing over the last drink.

"Some for years. Decades, maybe. It's hard to tell. Time becomes a blur."

"Then you must have been there when my dad and brother arrived. Sam and Matt Holt?" Pidge questioned.

"I never knew their names, but I certainly remember the two other Earthlings that arrived with Champion and the Charutian Champion," the alien said while looking at Shiro then at me.

"'Champion.' Why do you keep calling me that?" Shiro questioned.

"Did you just call me Charutian Champion," I asked getting up from my spot next to the redish alien that kept me warm in the cell the day they rescued me.

"You really don't remember? Unbelievable. I'll address the Charutrian Champion first, because it's a quicker explanation. When you lost your first limb they originally planned to let you die till they found out you were half Charutian. I assume you're half Earthling as well considering that is where you came from as you told us. Charutian are an alien species from the planet called Charuta and they have special powers. I assume they wanted to see if you had the powers a full Charutian possess and then use you if you did as for you Champion…" after I heard that I tuned the rest out and walked out of the room.

I'm part alien? I'm freaking part alien? I could have powers? I'm a quiznacking alien! All of a sudden the castle's alarms' were going off. I quickly went to the main deck to find no one in there and start to internally panic. Then I look onto the screen and see them talking to a small alien outside the castle and walked outside to the rest of the group. Pidge and Shiro were still with the prisoners though.

"Hey guys what's going on?" I asked.

"Oh hey Sky! This is Kl-Klai-Klaizap? I think that's what he said. One of the local Arusians. Isn't he adorable. I want to knit him a sweater!" Lance gushed.

"Ok then… Do you even know how to knit Lance?" I question with a raised eyebrow.

"Um, well no, b-b-but I still want to knit him one!" he rubbed the back of his head blushing. I laughed.

"Ah huh. Not all alien probably appreciate being called adorable or having someone want to knit them a sweater," I laugh.

"I can't help it though! He's so cute and small!" he whined leaning on me. I just continued to laugh.

"Are you two coming? We're going to his village now!" Hunk called and we ran to catch up.

"Oh my gosh. Lance! There are so many and they are so cute! You were right!" I whisper to Lance looking at the cute Arusians.

"See! I told you!"

"Oh, Lion Goddess. I, King of the Arusians, formally beg your forgiveness. Please have mercy on us and accept our traditional Dance of Apology as atonement of our wrongdoings," the King announced clapping his hands. Suddenly a female Arusian rushed forward and began what I assumed was the Dance of Apology. "Commence Dance of Apology! Hoorah!"

"Please, there's no need for this," Allura interjected.

"Moontow, halt! The Goddess has refused the apology. Start the sacrificial fire. We must throw ourselves in!" the King instructed. I immediately grabbed onto Lance's arm in fright. Thankfully the Princess interrupted.

"No! No sacrifices!"

"So, we may proceed with the dance?" the King questioned.

"That's a better alternative," Allura replied. I let out a breath I didn't realize I was holding then looked down and realized I was holding Lance's arm. Quickly I let go and avoided his gaze with a blush. The King clapped his hands and the dance continued. Once it was finished they all bowed down to the Princess.

"Oh my. Please, please rise. Thank you for that, but I am not a great being worthy of your worship. I accidently put you all in danger. It is I who should be apologizing to you. I am Princess Allura and these are the paladins of Voltron and their friend Skylar. Although we originally came from different worlds and have very, very, very different traditions we wish to live alongside you as friends," Allura explained to them.

"But the mighty robotic angel has it not come to destroy us all because of our immoral ways?" the King questioned.

"Volton? No. In fact, that mighty robot is here to protect you. Let it be known that Voltron will protect every innocent being throughout the universe!" Allura proclaimed. All the Arusians cheered and rushed in and cuddled us all. Even Keith got an Arusian hug!

"Guys we need back up," I hear Shiro say from my comm. Even though I'm not a paladin they decided to give me one just in case something happens to me. All of a sudden rumbling took over the village. I stubbled, but Lance caught me. Of course my blush flared up again as I landed against his chest. Looks like my feelings for him are coming back after all.

"Lance what's going on?" I question as I get out of his arms. He points to the sky and I see something big and of Galra tech. Allura, Coran, and I helped the Arusians get inside while the paladins went to their lions. We were all gathered in a cave with Arusians when that thing they were fighting came into my field of view of a second and a memory flashed before my eyes.

"Shiro! Shiro, can you hear me?" I called through the comms.

"What is it Skylar? I'm kinda busy right now!" he replied.

"You faced him before in the arena and you defeated him! Try to remember how you did it! I don't know what they did to him, but he's different know, You defeated him once before, you can do it again! Just try and remember!"

It was currently night time after the battle and the Arusians were putting on a party for Voltron in the Castle. Allura let me choose another outfit to wear from that room full of spare clothing. Since it was a celebration I went with something a little more fancy than my normal clothes. I picked out a strapless blue dress that reached above my Galra tech leg with a pair of spandex type shorts under it, just so no one could see my underwear. It had a lighter shade of blue cloth belt that went around my waist and tied into a small bow. Against my better judgement I decided to go with the black heels that weren't that tall; I'm just hoping that my feet won't kill me at the end of the night.

"Wow, you look gorgeous Skylar," Lance says and I make my way down the stairs to where everyone else is. I blush at the compliment.

"Yeah, you look great," Hunk agrees. I see Pidge nod their head.

"Thanks guy," truth be told I was a bit nervous. I was never really good with public gatherings. Turning my head I see the Arusians putting on a reenactment of the events that took place today. I laughed a bit when they messed up who one and had to redo that.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for that wonderful production. It saddens me that we must leave tomorrow, but we must continue our battle with Zarkon and spread peace throughout the universe. Your Highness, please accept this gift. This will allow you to contact us anytime you need help. Arus will be the first planet in the Voltron Alliance," Allura explained to the King giving him a communicator. The King lifted it up and shouted 'Hoorah' getting cheers from his people in return.

"We got to get something like that," Hunk spoke up.

"Like what?" Lance questioned.

"You know, like, a cheer. Like, a team cheer that we do," Hunk replied.

"Mm-hmm. Yeah, okay. How about, uh… 'I say Vol' and you say 'tron.' Vol!" Lance came up with and even added a sassy hip and arm movement.

"Uh… Voltron?" Keith questioned. I burst out laughing.

"No! No, no, no. The cheer includes the instructions. I say 'Vol' and you say…" Lance tried to explain to Keith.

"Voltron?" Keith questioned again and I laughed even harder. Lance looked so disappointed in him too.

"We'll work on it," Lance sighed before taking a drink and spazzing out, "Coran, what is this?"

"Oh, this is Nunvill, the nectar of the Gods," Coran explained.

"It tastes like hotdog water and feet," Lance complained.

"Come on Lance! It's not bad! I don't know what you're complaining about," I yell over to him as I casual take a sip of it like it's nothing. I found it pretty delicious.

"How are you not dying?! First you ate the paladin lunch and now you're drinking this?" Lance exclaimed.

"She always used to eat the weirdest things too back at the Garrison so it's not that surprising," Keith added in. I just shrugged my shoulders and took another sip. Suddenly Lance overheard Coran say it makes for great hair tonic or something along those line. Honestly I wasn't paying attention, till Lance fell on the floor I guess from the drink?

Eventually Keith also decided to try the drink and as soon as he did, he spit it out, right on Hunk. He turned around to shield himself, but the damage was already done. He was hit by the drink he turned around screaming about his eyes, but he had some sort of food over them? Making everyone around us laugh, including Keith which was a bit surprising, considering he's usually a bit emotionally constipated.

"I guess we should get used to this space juice. Who knows when we'll get back home," Lance said sadly.

"Hey, it's not that bad. Stop hating on the Nunvill," I say pointing to Lance.

"Yeah if we ever get back," Hunk spoke sadly.

"What do you mean?" Lance questioned.

"I mean, if this Zarkon guy has been ruling for over 10,000 years, how long do you think it will take to fix it? You know, if we live," he explained snatching food off a floating platter that was floating by.

"Right, that," Lance sighed sadly. I patted him on the back and gave him a reassuring smile trying to cheer him up.

"Hey, what do you think are the odds of us are of landing on a nacho planet?" Hunk smiled thinking of food.

"Well, there's only one planet with Veradera Beach, pizza shack looking over the water, and garlic knots, and my mom's hugs… I'm sorry. I think this Nunvill is getting to me. I gotta go," Lance trailed off trying not to cry in front of us.

"Lance wait," I called out, but Hunk grabbed my arm stopping me. He just shook his head.

"Even back at the Garrison he got homesick. It's best to leave him be when he gets like this," he commented.

"You sure he'll be alright?" I asked worriedly. He nodded his head.

"Let me guess, you still like him," I blushed. Hunk knew about my crush on Lance back at the Garrison, it was only a matter of time before he figured out that I had a crush on Lance again.

"How did you-"

"You look at him the way you did back at the Garrison. Your gaze says smitten still written all over it. I doubt the others know, but I know that gaze as you had it for him before," Hunk explained.

"When I was captured it went away after awhile because I didn't have time to focus on crushes, only on surviving. But having him back, is making all those feelings come rushing back to me for him. He's still the same old Lance that I couldn't stop thinking about back than and would make my heart flutter, and he's doing all over again without knowing," I sigh looking in the direction Lance walked off in. Hunk gave me a reassuring hug, letting me know he was there for me which I gladly returned.

Pidge was leaving?... I mean I get it… They want to find their family, but what are we going to do with them gone. Voltron can't form without them. No offense to everyone else, but I don't think they would stand much of a chance without being able to form Voltron. I mean they even had trouble defeating that Galra robot thing while being able to form Voltron. If they couldn't form Voltron I don't want to think of what could have happened to them. And the other aliens being ruled over by Zarkon and being kept prisoner by him? What about them? I know it's selfish, but I know what it's like to be his prisoner and suffer by his hand, well not directly and I don't want anymore aliens to suffer, but I can't do anything… I wish Pidge would change their mind and- My thoughts were cut off when an explosion in the castle went off and we lost power. Quickly we all ran to where the explosion came from.

"What happened?" Shiro quickly rushed over to Coran's side with Hunk and Pidge.

"I'm not sure," He replied. He was moving a bit and talking which was good. More dust cleared to reveal the damaged crystal and Lance lying on the ground not moving.

"The crystal," the Princess gasped.

"LANCE!" I screamed and rushed over to him as soon as I saw him. I gently scooped him into my arms and cradled him close to me.

"Come on Lance! Wake up! Come on!" I cried out to him with tear in my eyes getting a small groan in return, but other then that, nothing. He wasn't looking too good either making me worry even more.

"We have to get Lance to the infirmary!" Pidge yelled.

"Without the crystal, the Castle has no power," Allura explained.

"Lion warriors, our village is under attack! We need help!" the King said rushing in.

"Let's get to the lions," Keith instructed as I continued to hold Lance to my chest.

"You can't. They're sealed in their hangars. There's no way to get them out. We're defenseless," Allura explained sadly.

"Will you not help us?" the King question, obviously worried for his people.

"We'll help you. We just... " Keith trailed off getting interrupted by Lance's groan of pain. I pulled him closer to me and tried to make him more comfortable.

"This is bad," Hunk spoke up.

"We have to get a new crystal to get the Castle working again. But, to get a new crystal, we'll need a ship," Coran explained.

"The pod I was loading, we can use that! I left the bay door open!" Pidge exclaimed.

"I can use the scanner in the pod to see if there's a Balmera nearby. Hunk, you come with me. I'll need someone big to help me carry the crystal," Coran instructed.

"A Balmera,"

"It's where the crystals come from. I'll tell you about it on the way!" Pidge rushed to show them where the ship was.

"I'll go see what's happening in the Arusian village," Keith told Shiro.

"I'll go with you, Keith. I brought this upon the poor Arusians," Allura added.

"Skylar and I will tend to Lance and stand watch over the Castle," Shiro told them before they rushed off. Lance groaned again and I pulled him closer if that was even possible at this point. I turned and looked at Shiro worriedly.

"Come on were moving him," Shiro instructed.

"Shiro is that a good idea?" I shrieked in worry when he put Lance over his shoulder.

"I doubt leaving him here with all this dust is better Skylar," He said as he began to walk. I kept quiet as I knew he was right. Due to my worry I kept close to Lance even as Shiro was carrying on his shoulder throughout the hallways. All of a sudden Shiro stopped and I almost bumped into Lance's dangling body. I stepped out from behind and saw what he was looking at and froze too. There stood Sendak. He wasn't alone.

"Watch Lance," Shiro instructed to me as he laid him down on a bench and rushed off. Lance groaned more in pain and I cradled his head on my lap and ran my finger through his hair nervously as I watched Shiro fight. All of a sudden Shiro came flying back and landed right next to us. I quickly got up and stood in front of Shiro and activated my Galra tech arm into a sword.

"Aw! So this is where the little Charutian went!" Sendak seemed pleased with his discovery of finding me. I didn't dignify him with an answer and charged at him. He sent his arm flying at me which I jumped on to then used it as leverage to jump off of and towards him to get more momentum. My Galra tech sword manage to slice his left cheek, but he dodged preventing it from causing more damage. I activated my Galra tech leg a did a roundhouse kick sending him flying into the wall. Unfortunately, I forgot about his detached arm and it came around and hit me in the solar plexus, making me lose my breath and fall to the ground. Before I recovered he was back on his feet and threw me against the wall causing me to black out.