KathDMD - There is so much going on, and the crystals will be an integral part of the later story arc. But that's for later. Right now, we have another robeast to contend with!
Author's Note - Without my muse, I am nothing.
Theme Music : The Heart Wants What It Wants" by Selena Gomez
Disclaimer - Voltron and all associated characters are the property of WEP. Space Marshall Lenora Hawkins and associated characters are the property of KathDMD. Admiral Lysette Fabrere and associated characters are the property of selena devargo.
Episode 113 : "The Seer's Discovery"
Dixie knocked on the door, and a moment later, Ken opened the door.
"Heard anything about how soon we'll be lifting off?" he asked.
"Not yet," she replied. "I figued it would give us an opportunity to...you know...talk."
"What about?" he asked. "I know alot has happened to you, especially in the last few years."
"I know," she replied. "It's usually enough to scare most people away."
"I'm still here," he said. "Like I said, I haven't had alot happen in my life. Yeah, I was bullied in school, and had to learn my own way of dealing with things. I guess that's how I became...um..."
"Agressive in bed?" she growled.
"I know what it's like to bottle things up, Dix," he said. "You need to know how and when to release it."
"And you do," she replied, looking into his eyes.
"The question is," he asked, "where do we go from here?"
"I definitely want to go somewhere," she replied. "I'm just..."
"Scared?" he asked.
"I'm not scared of anything!" she snapped back. He flinched.
"Then what?" he asked.
"Just...nervous," she replied softly. "Like I said, this is...different."
"That's not a bad thing, right?" he asked. "Look, I know there have been a lot of people you care about in your life let you down, but I won't be one of them." He took her hands. "We'll take things slow, and if any problems come up, well, we'll deal with it. That sound fair?"
"I guess so," she replied. After a moment of awkward silence, she grabbed him, kissing him forcefully, and once again they both fell into the bed.
Cliff walked down the hall with Mai towards the living quarters of the ship. He was still trying to process everything Mai was telling him, and trying to give the best advice he could.
"Love," he said, "I'm not sure going after Cadet Owens is a good idea."
"Why not?" she asked innocently enough. "She's smart, she's funny, and she's….I don't know, there's just something about her."
"The thing is, I don't think she plays for the same team," he replied, trying to soften the blow. "Besides, trying to start a relationship with someone you work with usually turns out to be a big mistake."
"Ken and Dixie seem to be getting along nicely," Mai said.
"But Dixie isn't Ken's superior officer," Cliff said. "This would end up being a conflict of interests." She looked up and him sadly, and the Land Team captain couldn't help but feel sorry for trying to talk her out of something. "Look, love, I'm not trying to put the thought out of your mind. I'm just trying to keep you from getting your feelings hurt. I tell you what, if you want, I can talk to Jenny for you…"
"No," she blurted out. "I mean….I'm just nervous, that's all. I think I can handle this on my own. Having you talk to her would be….awkward."
"Fair enough," he replied. "But if and when you do talk to her, let me give you a little advice. Just stay calm, and be yourself. If she does like you that way, things will just work themselves out." She smiled.
"Thanks, captain," she replied.
"Call me Cliff, love," he replied. "Just…not in front of Krik. Don't think the poor bloke has gotten used to the idea of you cadets being on the team yet." They laughed as they continued down the hall.
"All hands, prepare to launch!" Jeff shouted over the com. "Ensign, fire the thrusters and start our ascent."
"Yes, sir," he replied. The Defender's thrusters fired, and the ship began to rise from the water and head up into the sky. Moments later, beeps came from the console.
"Commander!" Sparks shouted. "You're not gonna believe this, but I think there's a robeast heading right for us!"
"A robeast?' Jeff asked. "Is it the Drules or the Halas?"
"I'm not sure, Commander," he replied, "but it's moving fast!"
"The repairs to Voltron are not even close to being completed," Jeff said to himself, "but we need to stop it if we're going to get out of here in one piece to help Len." He looked up and tapped the com button. "Voltron Force to the launch area immediately! This is not a drill! All teams assemble and launch immediately!" Within moments, the teams raced for the launch area. They sat in their chsirs, and the platforms raised to the upper deck. One by one they slid along the launch chutes and maneuvered into the launch decks, locking into the cockpit pods and lowered into their ships.
"Air Team, all ready and accounted for," Jenny shouted.
"Land Team, good to go!" Cliff shouted.
"Sea Team, locked on and ready to launch!" Krik shouted.
"All units, launch!" Jeff shouted. One by one the vehicles moved into place and launched from the hangar. "Cadet Owens, be careful. The Strato Weapons Module is still suffering from a power leak. Until we figure out how to affect repairs, you'll need to be careful."
"Aye, sir," she replied. Just then, Christiane came onto the bridge.
"Chris," he said, "I was wondering where you were. What happened?"
"Jeff," she said, staring into his eyes, "there's something you need to know about Voltron."
"All units, form Voltron!" Jenny shouted. The ships flew in formation, and the energy field surrounded them as they began locking in place. "Form feet and legs! Form arms and torso! And I'll form the head!" The bay doors opened on the CJE, revealing Voltron's face, his eyes lighting up with power. The falcon cam screaming downward, locking into place. As Voltron powered up, it joined its hands above it head, then let lookse with a series of air punches as the energy field dissipated.
"That thing seems a bit more powerful than the last one," Ken said, "but it looks like Drule technology to me."
"Don't underestimate the Halas, cadet," Krik said. "Until we get a full analysis, we need to be ready for anything."
"And here comes anything!" Cliff said, yanking on his controls. Voltron lunged sideways, barely avoiding several missiles fired from the robeast.
"Let's give it right back to him!" Jenny shouted. Modoch hit the console, and Voltron raised his left hand and fired several rounds of stingray missiles at the beast, which it easily avoided.
"That thing's got moves," Cliff said.
"Well, so do we!" Jenny shouted. "Form Solar Combat Spears!" The launchers slid out from Voltron's lower legs, and he reached down to grab the spears. One by one, he threw them at the robeast. It quickly dodged each one.
"It's moving too fast!" Ken said. "Trying to compensate." After another spear launched, it dodged it, then flew at Voltron, colliding with in and tumbling downward, crashing into the ground below.
"Is everyone alright?" Jenny asked.
"Jenny," Rocky shouted, "Voltron's power levels are fluctuating. The power leak is getting worse."
"We're taking a beating," Cliff said.
"We need to work faster if we are going to stop this thing before it stops us," Krik said.
"Maybe the voltcoms are the answer," Jenny said. "Let's get to our feet and see what we're working with." Voltron stood up, and dodged another series of missiles. "Arm Cannon!" She connected her voltcom, and a cannon formed on Voltron's right arm. "Fire!" It let out a blast. The robeast tried to avoid it, and while it missed most of the blast, it was clipped, sending it into a backwards spin to the ground.
"We got it on its back!" Rocky shouted.
"Follow up!" Jenny shouted. Voltron leaped into the air and came down for a flying kick, but the robeast rolled out of the way and to its feet. Voltron quickly turned and was hit in the chest with several missiles.
"The containment shield is failing, Jenny!" Ken shouted. "If we take another hit like that…"
"Life support is failing," Dixie eeked out, tapping her voltcom. "It damaged the main systems in the Falcon. I'm trying to tap into my suit's oxygen supply." She connected the voltcom to the console.
"We don't have time!" jenny shouted. "Everyone, brace for impact!" Voltron held his arm up to block, then as Dixie hit her voltcom, instead of the oxygen supply, there was a power surge. A seemingly holographic projection of the Falcon appeared on Voltron's forearm, and immediately launched at the speed of light. It turned to solid metal as it struck the robeast in the chest, embedding itself there and knocking the beast backwards.
"What was that?" Cliff asked.
"I dunno, but I like it!" Dixie said, still struggling for air.
"The power leak fluctuated," Rocky said.
"It's coinciding with the readings from that weapon!" Ken added.
"Form Blazing Sword!" Jenny shouted. Voltron put the Spinning Laser Blades together overhead and pulled downward, the beam of energy forming the sword. Voltron ran at the beast before it could recover and swung violently three times, slicing through the robeast. It fell to pieces and exploded.
"We did it!" Mai shouted excitedly.
"We better split up and get back to the Defender," Jenny said. "Are you going to be alright, Dixie?"
"Long as we get back to the ship," she replied. Voltron separated, and the ships flew back towards the Defender, which was already out of orbit.
"What do you mean, they're alive?" Jeff asked Christiane, confused.
"I mean there's some part of the ships that exists as something more than a machine," she replied adamantly. "We have to find the place I saw in my vision if we are to have a hope of fixing the nexus crystal. It's something that goes way beyond science."
"I agree we have to do something," he said, "but first thing we need to do is help Len. Sparks, see if you can hail the Bogart."
"I'll try, Commander," Sparks said, "But I'm getting some sort of interference….and it's on every channel and frequency."
"Put it on the screen," Jeff said. "Maybe the Space Marshall is trying to contact us." When Sparks pulled up the screen, instead of static they expected, they saw the most unexpected message.
"Greetings, members of the Galaxy Alliance," Wade said. "Or should I say…future slaves of the New Drule Empire!"