Field Trip

Disclaimer: I do not own Voltron Force.

Thank you reviewers! Now, I will forewarn you all ahead of time when there will be sexual tension in chapter's, and this is not one of them. This is a drama chapter. Enjoy. Since it's the weekend, maybe I'll get another chapter up today.


2 weeks later

James and Tony walked around the castle bored.

"Hey, Tony, have you noticed that the force always leaves us here when they go on a patrolling mission, they always leave us here at the castle with Keith, Allura and Pidge?" James asked grudgingly.

"Yeah, but that's because we've only been here three weeks. It took at least a month before the last group of cadets could go anywhere with permission." Tony replied.

"Doesn't it bug you though?" James asked.

"No, not really." Tony said.

"You're way to mellow. Something tells me you're not gonna get on the force with that attitude." James said snidely.

"I'm trying to get the yellow lion, and Hunk's a pretty mellow guy." Tony said calmly.

"Hunk has a hammer and when in yellow center it forms wrecking maces. Yellow is all about muscle." James scoffed, just then Hunk came around the corner.

"Hey Tony, wanna help with some damage repair to the hull of yellow. Asteroid incident yesterday." Hunk chuckled.

"Sure Hunk, be right there." Tony said. Hunk smiled and turned to an astounded James.

"It's also about being mildly tech savvy and knowing some of the terms the brains use. And as far as the muscle goes, I think I can work on that. Bye." Tony chuckled before chasing after Hunk, leaving James to his thoughts. As he walked down the hall, frustrated with almost everything there was to be frustrated about her overheard talking in one of the rooms.

"Look, Daniel, all I'm saying is that the cadets do need to get out and about." Allura said. James got closer and listened.

"I'm aware of that Allura, I'm just trying to figure if they're all ready." Daniel replied.

"You mean you're trying to decide if it's a good idea to take James with him being more rebellious and trying to one-up everyone." Vince chuckled.

"Bingo." Daniel said.

"You know Dan man, there was another cadet that was like that." Lance snickered.

"I know I was like that, but not to his degree. I admitted when I was wrong on stunts I pulled and respected the higher ups. I never meant to step on toes and when I did I backed away." Daniel said.

"He makes a point. Daniel initially was like James for the first week or two, but then, even though he was still a trickster, he began to get into the swing of things and understand that everyone contributes." Keith said.

"Yes, and now that brings us back to James. He's been here for three weeks, and while the other cadets already showed respect towards us, James seems to be resisting, like he thinks he's above everyone." Vince said.

"And that's his weakness." Larmina said.

"I'm not following you on that." Daniel said confused.

"He's arrogant and full of himself. If he's not careful it could result in unpleasant outcomes regarding his future on the force. Serenity has already told us that she's not a fighter, but that she can fight, she just wants to work in the control center, and she's got talent for it. Tony's a lot like Hunk, mellow and laid back but can spring right into action, though he's admittedly more agile, he's got yellow potential. Milani is definitely spit fire, and she seems to be born for red lion, she works well under pressure and under the gun. James is just…well, he thinks he can take Daniel's role without even trying, like he's the grand chosen one, when he has no knowledge of how to lead correctly in the first place, he's not a diplomat, he's a dictator." Larmina said, getting it off her chest.

"Ah, you've been analyzing them and their fighting style and the lions they seem to be accustomed in the simulators and how they act. Clever and I've made the same analysis." Allura chuckled.

"So, about them going on patrol with us, we can't split them up and we can't leave one behind, that shows dishonesty and in essence is picking favorites." Vince said.

"Correct. Just one more week, hopefully in that time James will learn his place, I know it took me forever to learn it, and coming across someone who's a bit worse than me, I feel the need to apologize and thank you guys for putting up with me." Daniel chuckled.

"Some of your ideas were hair-brained, dangerous, reckless, and downright stupid at times, but somehow you managed to make them work and achieve your goal of victory, showing true tactician and actions of a leader." Keith said smiling.

"But I drug my friends down with me in the process." Daniel said.

"But they willingly followed, which shows that they believed in your scheme enough to follow your leadership. You didn't force them, they went on their own accord, and that's also what makes a true leader." Allura said smiling. Daniel smiled.

"Thanks Allura." Daniel said.

"So, what's the plan Daniel?" Vince said.

"On our next patrol, which is next week, we take the cadets along with us." Daniel said. James tip-toed away, baffled at what they had said about him.

"I'm nothing like him, I'm better, smarter, cooler, and better looking and I will lead the force." James muttered to himself angrily. As he stormed down the hall he ran into Milani and Serenity.

"Move." He growled. Milani turned and smacked him alongside the head.

"Last time I checked, you weren't the Commander. How about asking next time prick." Milani hissed before stomping off with Serenity. James entered his room and plopped onto his bed, frustration setting in.

"I'll show them that Commander Daniel is nothing compared to me." James hissed into his mattress.

1 week later

"Cadets! Report to the command center immediately!" Daniel said over the voltcoms. All the cadets raced down, James had to keep up appearances that he was eager.

"Yes Commander Daniel?" Milani asked.

"Well, it's been a month and the team and I have decided to start taking you four on patrol missions. Only two riders per lion so choose one and go with the pilot." Daniel said. Tony went over to Hunk and Milani rushed over to Lance. Serenity walked over timidly to Vince, who smiled and welcomed her. James strode over to Daniel, like everyone expected.

"Ok, let's go." Daniel said, not giving James enough time to open his mouth. Larmina looked to Daniel.

"Hey, Daniel, can I talk to you for just a second?" Larmina asked.

"Sure. Hold up." Daniel said to the others before walking off with Larmina.

"Ok, so like we all expected, James chose you to ride with. What will you do if he gets out of hand? I'll take him if it comes to that." Larmina said.

"I was just going to give him latrine duty for a week." Daniel chuckled.

"I'm serious Daniel." Larmina groaned.

"I know. If it makes you feel better, I'll hand him off to you if starts being an arrogant jerk, or back seat driver and commander." Daniel said, placing his gloved hands on her shoulders. She smiled and nodded as they left. As they went to their lions Larmina could still feel the warmth of his hand through his fingerless gloves on her clothed shoulders. As they took off and got into space they made their way to the first planet of the alliance. Daniel looked at James.

"Ok, James, I'm going to make myself very clear. I will not tolerate any back seat drivers or any stunts in trying to get to drive or order around the other force members. If you do any of these at all, then you get to spend the rest of this trip with Larmina. And if you give her any trouble, then you get a week's latrine duty. Do I make myself perfectly clear?" Daniel said in a commanding tone, as was usual for him. James rolled his eyes.

"Why, afraid I might be better at it than some lucky punk like you?" James inquired.

"Watch who you're talking to kid, I'm just three years older than you and have much more experience in the cockpit than you. Don't push your luck." Daniel said in a monotone voice.

"Hey Vince, picking up any signals or distress calls?" Daniel asked over the communicator.

"Negative. The locals are happy to see us as always." Vince chuckled.

"The Drogorians are always happy to see us." Larmina said.

"You mean Black and Daniel right." Lance chuckled.

"Shut up, just because he disabled the bomb and stalled long enough for Vince and I to destroy the asteroid heading towards the planet doesn't mean he's the hero." Larmina teased.

"No, you and Vince share in on that." Hunk chuckled.

"You and Lance do to, who else got the people out of there." Daniel chuckled.

"Ok, so we're all good." Lance laughed. James rolled his eyes as they continued flying over planets.

"Hey Daniel, we might want to land on earth next, we're running low on power." Vince said.

"Ok." Daniel said.

"So when can I drive?" James asked. Daniel ignored him.

"Hello, did you hear me?" James growled.

"Yes." Daniel replied casually.

"So why didn't you answer me?" James asked.

"Because we already discussed it." Daniel said as they entered earth's atmosphere and searched for the landing and recharge platform.

"What, that you think I'd be better than you and that's why you won't let me fly Black?" James said arrogantly. Daniel smirked, flipped a switch which changed seats and sat back to watch.

"You think you can handle Black? Prove it." Daniel sneered. James stared at the controls, levers, buttons, knobs and switches. This was much more advanced than the simulators and as he tried and failed to figure out the controls the fuel was depleting.

"You could help you know." James growled. Little did he know that Daniel had opened up the communications so that everyone could hear, even those in castle control could hear.

"And why would I want to do that to someone with such natural and raw talent?" Daniel asked sarcastically. James continued trying to fly and level out the robot but it was in vain. Before James could even complain, Daniel switched the seats on them again, to where he was in control and easily flew and landed the robot on the landing platform. Daniel looked back at James, whose head was hung low.

"So, obviously you don't pay much attention in the simulators or in the class that teaches you about all the control of the robot lions." Daniel said before they got off the ship. James glared at him.

"Well, maybe next time you should warn me first! And I do know how to work the lions, I just wasn't prepared." James said smugly.

"Don't feed me that bullshit Cadet. You didn't know a damn thing as to what you were doing. You froze, and that's something that could cost a battle." Daniel remarked.

"I know more about the lions than you!" James huffed. The other three cadets shrunk back and face palmed.

"One more remark like that and you won't have to worry about what little knowledge you know of the lions. Unlike when I was a cadet and it was just a joke, we now have a memory erasing machine and I won't hesitate to use it and kick you off the force. Do I make myself clear cadet?" Daniel threatened, his voice low and his eyes steely. James gulped hard and nodded, knowing he had crossed a line.

"Good. You'll be riding with Larmina from here on out." Daniel said, seeing a devilish glint in Larmina's eyes and a terrified look in James's. The force left to go out to lunch. As they walked there Larmina spotted some of her old earth buddies.

"Hey guys!" Larmina said, waving at them. They looked at her and then smiled.

"Larmina! What's up? Nice duds." One of the guys said as he ran up to her.

"Thanks, blue lion pilot. Anyway, just doing our weekly patrol with our new cadets." Larmina said. She looked over and saw a few guys and girls around Daniel.

"Hey Dan the man, what's up dude?" One of the guys asked.

"Business as usual." Daniel chuckled.

"I bet, what with leading the Voltron Force and all, but don't you need to relax and have a little fun?" one of the girls asked flirtatiously, causing Daniel to cock an eyebrow at her.

"Leila, I told you before I joined the force, it will never work with us." Daniel said, rolling his eyes.

"What makes you so sure?" Leila asked.

"Gee, I wonder." Daniel said sarcastically. Larmina rolled her eyes and continued talking to her friends.

"Uh, Daniel, why is that punk hanging out with you and in a Voltron cadet uniform?" one of Daniels friends asked. Tony glanced at the boy and then backed away, glaring at James. Milani and Serenity did the same.

"Ok, enough with the silence and animosity, what's up?" Daniel asked his friends. Larmina's friends were also giving the cadets the stink eye.

"Everyone get over here." Daniel said as everyone began to gather around.

"Ok, now explain the situation." Larmina said. The cadets all looked to James.

"You explain because you dragged us into it, even when we told you 'no' like six times." Milani hissed.

"I don't know what you're talking about." James said. Milani's voltcom activated and she held three stiletto knives under his chin.

"Ringing a bell yet?" Milani growled.

"Ok, jeez, put the knives away…psycho bitch. Ok, so what happened was I suggested that we go to the skate park and borrow a few sets of wheels." James said.

"Borrow! Seriously! We left our bikes for one minute and you, along with your three pals there, stole our bikes and then totally crashed them!" one of Larmina's friends shouted.

"He said that if we didn't do it he'd beat us up." Serenity said defensively.

"Shut it Serenity." James hissed.

"He forgot to mention that he trashed our club." One of Daniel's friends growled. James rolled his eyes.

"How long ago did this happen?" Daniel asked James. He simply acted as though he didn't hear him.

"Two or so months ago." Tony said.

"Traitor." James mumbled.

"When did I pledge allegiance to you? I might be your friend, but that doesn't mean I want to get drug down the shit hole." Tony hissed.

"Easy kids." Hunk said, getting between the two boys.

"Well, his friends practically bailed on him the moment they got caught." One of Larmina's friends said.

"Yeah, because we didn't want it to go on our permanent record and ruin any chance we had of getting on the force. How James got on the force with his record is beyond me." Milani hissed.

"My parents know a few people." James muttered.

"He's also a rich jerk." Serenity muttered.

"Tell us something we don't know. Anyway, guys, while there's nothing I can do to punish them for something they did in the past, I'm sure if they apologized would that make up for a few things. I know it won't replace anything they broke." Daniel said, looking between his and Larmina's friends to the cadets.

"We didn't want to do what we did, we swear. James made us. And while we went, you know why." Serenity, Milani and Tony said.

"Yes, we know, and we were never really mad at you, but mad that you agreed. Now, would James apologize?" A friend of Larmina said. James turned away.

"Why should I? You didn't stay near your stuff." James said indignantly. Larmina glared at him.

"And you should know that stealing is not only against the law, on any planet, but immoral." Larmina hissed angrily.

"Whatever." James sneered.

"We don't expect an apology from that brat, but at least his friends are in the making to be good people and members of the force." One of Daniel's friends said, smiling at the other kids.

"I apologize for his behavior. He'll be punished appropriately." Larmina said. James rolled his eyes before they walked away and continued to their original destination. It was quiet between the cadets as the force talked amongst themselves.

"Ok guys, enough of being quiet. Have fun." Lance chuckled.

"We could've been turned down because of James and him still not taking any responsibility for anything he does just shows how much of a friend he isn't." Tony growled as he looked over at James who sat alone eating his few slices of pizza. After eating they headed back to the lions, which were now filled with fuel and ready to go. James went with Larmina, knowing he couldn't get away with any of the stunts he pulled earlier, which he didn't really get away with anyway. Upon landing on Arus and returning the lions to their caves Larmina looked back at James.

"Consider yourself lucky the Daniel is only going to give you latrine duty for a week and not kick you off the force." Larmina hissed. James rolled his eyes as they walked back to the castle.

"Cadet James, your punishment starts now. Get to work. Dinner's in two hours." Daniel said as Lance handed him the necessary equipment.

"What? It starts now? Couldn't it have waited a few more days?" James asked angrily as he fumbled with the equipment.

"No. Now get to your punishment or I'll make it longer." Daniel ordered. James walked away, grumbling about how when he took over they all would see how great he really was.


Hope you liked it. This was one of my first long chapters. Like I said, I will try to get up another chapter tonight, and I am still trying to make them longer. R&R.