KathDMD - I liked writing the KA scene. Keith's got a plan, and she has to know about it. You'll see some of the rest of the team has to be in on it, and it's part of the story.
cubbieBlueMako - Keith has a plan, and Allura knows it. She just wants him to stay safe (and loyal!). Promise not to faint when you read this...
Author's Note - The rescue arc in this story is one thing I have been looking forward to writing. This should be good!
Theme Music : None
Disclaimer - Voltron and all associated characters are the property of WEP. Space Marshall Lenora Hawkins and associated characters are the property of KathDMD. Lieutenant Lysette Fabrere and associated characters are the property of selena devargo.
Episode 106 : "Setting The Trap"
"We have an incoming message from Earth," Pidge said.
"Is something wrong?" Daniel asked. As Pidge set the com, the image of Alrek Holgersson appeared on the screen.
"Greetings, Voltron Force," Alrek said.
"Mr. Holgersson," Coran said, "it's an honor to speak with you."
"And you as well," he replied. "I have a matter of urgency I need to discuss with you."
"We seem to be experiencing urgent matters here as well," Coran said.
"This concerns the High Council," Alrek said. "The Council has voted to temporarily remove the Space Marshall from her position."
"But they cannot do that without a majority vote from the representatives!" Coran protested.
"Ja," he replied. "That is why I am requesting your help. You are a strong voice in the Galaxy Alliance Representation, holding the position as president at one time."
"This is true," Coran said.
"I am sure your voice will carry weight in the struggle to stop the council," he replied. "It is important to all the planets in the Galaxy Alliance that the truth be heard, and this madness to end."
"I will be on the next shuttle to Earth," Coran said. "I will do what I can."
"Thank you, Ambassador," he replied, and the com ended.
"Talk about poor timing," Pidge replied. "With everything happening here…."
"Without the support of the Alliance," Coran said, "Arus and her surrounding planets would be subject to attacks by the Supremacy, with only Voltron and our own military as a defense. I need to do what I can to prevent the Alliance from failing."
Understood," Pidge replied. "I'll do what I can to hold things down until you return, but we still need to locate and rescue the Emissary. I just hope we're not too late."
Keith made his way down to the detention area, and deactivated the field. He looked over at the guard.
"You're relieved," he said.
"Sir?" he asked, looking at him inquisitively.
"I'm handling this personally," Keith replied.
"Yes, sir," he said, saluting, giving a slight bow, then leaving. Keith walked down the hall and came into view of the cell. Malva looked up and saw him, a smirk appearing on her face.
"Having second thoughts?' she said seductively. "I promise to be a good girl….unless you don't want me to be." He looked her in the eye, then deactivated the forcefield.
"Actually," he replied, "I have been having second thoughts." He smirked. "You can be pretty persuasive." She stepped out of the cell.
"How will you get us out of here?' she asked.
"The others have their keys," he replied, "so I was only able to get Black."
"That'll do nicely," she said with a smile.
"I'll go ahead of you in case we run into trouble on the way to the Control Room," he said. "You want to feel like a queen, so I'll protect you like one."
"My hero," she said with a sigh. They walked out of the security area and made their way for the Control Room. They passed a security detail.
"Your Highness," one of them said, "is that prisoner supposed to be out of her cell?" Malva poised to attack, but relaxed when she heard Keith speak.
"I'm transferring the prisoner to a holding area to wait on the fractal to Earth," he replied. The soldier saluted, and Keith saluted back. They continued walking.
"Very smooth, Admiral," she said with a seductive smile. As they arrived at the door to the control room, he turned to her.
"Before we go in here," he asked, "do you trust me?" She paused, staring at him.
"Should I?" she asked.
"Once I go in there, we fight our way out," he replied. "After this, there's no turning back. If this is what you want…" She leaned in close and whispered in his ear.
"It's what I want," she whispered, grabbing his groin and giving it a squeeze, which took him by surprise. He bit his tongue, then opened the door. Pidge stood up from the control deck, and Keith pulled a blaster and fired, knocking Pidge down, and unconscious. Keith ran to the controls and keyed in the codes to raise the chutes.
"This is so exciting!" she squealed. "You really are intoxicating…" The chutes started to rise. Suddenly, Allura ran into the control room, pointing a blaster at him.
"Keith!" she shouted. "What are you doing?"
"I'm taking Black," he replied. "I'm taking her back to her people."
"I won't let you do it," Allura said. "You know what she did to you….to us!" He held his hands out, and two swords formed in them.
"Put the blaster down, Allura," Keith said, staring her down. "I have to do this." She fired, and he blocked it with the swords. He came at her swinging, cutting the tip of the blaster off, then turning around and backhanding her in the face. The swords disappeared, and he turned, punching her in the face, sending her to the floor out cold.
"Nicely done!" Malva said, clapping, a huge smile on her face. "I would have never thought…."
"Talk later," he said. "Let's get the lion and get out of here." They ran to the chute. He leaped for the swing, and she leaped on his back, wrapping her arms around his neck and legs tightly around his waist, breathing heavily on his neck as they swung down to the shuttle. They let go and landed in the shuttle, which took them to the tower, raising them into the Black Lion. They took their seats and strapped in.
"You have the key?" she asked.
"Of course," he replied. He tapped a button on his voltcom. "It'll just take a moment to start." She heard a noise above, but looked up and saw nothing. Then she felt the lion roar to life, and she became more excited than ever.
"Set a course for Planet Doom," she said. "I'll direct you to more specific coordinates when we arrive. You have no idea how happy Haggar will be to have the Black Lion….or how I'll show you my appreciation." A seductive grin appeared on her face as she gently massaged his shoulders. He kept a stoic look on his face as he took off in the Lion, gripping the yokes firmly, heading out of sight.
Pidge slowly got up and shook his head. He looked at the controls, and indeed, they indicated that Black Lion had launched.
"Great," he said to himself. "It looks like it worked." He turned around when he heard groaning. He ran over to the other side of the room to see Allura trying to get to her feet. Suddenly her form started to spark and change, looking like a holographic projection, suddenly disappearing, leaving only Hunk. "You alright there, Hunk?"
"Ya know," he said, "being Allura ain't so easy." He grabbed his jaw and rubbed it. "I know he was trying to take it easy, but he's still got one hell of a right cross!"
"No time to nurse your wounds," Pidge said. "You and the others have to go follow Keith. It's the only way we'll be able to find the real Phage."
"You got it, little buddy," he replied.
"Remember," Pidge said, "Don't tell the others about the plan yet. We have to make this look legit."
"Right," Hunk replied. Pidge sounded the alarm. Marina, Larmina and Vince ran in.
"What's going on?" Vince asked.
"Keith broke that imposter out of the prison and took Black again," Pidge replied.
"Is he under a spell again?" Larmina asked.
"I don't know," Pidge replied.
"What about the other keys?" Marina asked.
"They're still here," Pidge said, opening the console. "You can use the other lions to catch up to them."
"What about Daniel?" Larmina asked. Where is he?"
"He already took off after Black," Pidge replied. "Said he had an idea." Larmina groaned a sigh.
"That kid is gonna get himself killed," she said. "Way to go, oh fearless leader."
"No time to gripe about it now," Marina said. "We have to get to the lions and take chase!" The four of them ran to the chutes and dove for their swings. As soon as they were gone, Allura came into the Control Room.
"Your Majesty," Pidge said. "What are you doing here? I thought you were…."
"Still in bed?" she asked. "Pidge, you should know by now that there's nothing that gets past me."
"I…um…." he stuttered, "….I don't know what you mean."
"Keith told me about the plan," she replied. "He didn't lay out Hunk too badly, did he?"
"He'll be alright," Pidge replied. "Hunk's tough. I'm just glad my holographic projection of you was able to fool her."
"I just hope Keith knows what he's doing," she said.
"I hope Daniel's gonna be alright," Pidge said.
"If it's one thing I've learned from all the training sessions he's had with Keith," Allura replied, "it's that Daniel can take care of himself."