Sorry this took so long to post- I can write fast, but my typing speed needs some work and Dragon software is out of my price range (and low on my priorities) right now. Promise you won't have to wait long for chapter 4. So, happy reading!
Keith and Daniel were on their way to the coordinates. It had been a quiet flight so far. Of course he couldn't hear the conversation between Vince and Daniel.
(Man, I look good in this uniform!) thought Vince.
(Dude, don't rub it in! I'll get my turn soon . . . I hope.) thought Daniel.
(Like Keith is ready to retire! Or Lance or Hunk for that matter!) answered Vince. (Good luck waiting!)
(Well Allura and Pidge aren't exactly old enough to retire. Anyway, I'm on a mission with Keith. Unless you have something important to say, shut up.) thought Daniel and broke the mind link.
It bothered Keith because Daniel was rarely this quiet; Larmina must have given him some lecture. He looked over at Daniel and said, "You know the sooner we get there, the sooner we can get back and continue our sword fighting lesson."
"You won't tell Larmina?" asked Daniel. Yep, she gave him a lecture. Keith nodded. Daniel smiled and replied, "One speed boost coming up!"
He activated his Voltcom and they jetted to the location.
When they got to the coordinates, Black landed in a hidden cavern. Keith got up and turned to Daniel, who was starting to get up.
"So, what's the plan?" asked Daniel.
"I need you to stay here in Black Lion while I try to find out what is causing some strange readings." Answered Keith. He activated his Voltcom armor. "If I need your help, I'll let you know. In the meantime, take it easy."
"What do you mean? Like I told Larmina, it's just a –" started Daniel.
"I've been 'scratched' by Lotor's laser swords before; I know what kind of pain you're in." interrupted Keith. Daniel looked dishearten and Keith placed his hand on the boy's shoulder. "And I also know what it's like to want to push thru the pain to help your friends. I've been there and the last thing I want is for you to get hurt or worse. I know if any of our enemies were out there, they wouldn't think twice about using you and your injury against us. I couldn't live with myself if you were hurt because I recklessly put you in harm's way."
"I understand. Just be careful. There's something about this place that just sends chills down my spine." Said Daniel. Keith nodded and exited the cockpit.
Wade watched as Keith left Black and said to Kala, "It appears Commander Keith has brought with him the key to our victory and his undoing."