Epilogue

Black Lion entered Arus. Rain poured down and lightning zigzagged across the sky. Keith pushed the Lion as fast as it would go. Castle Control had requested he go to the conference room immediately. A meeting was already underway. He was surprised that the battle was over, but didn't ask questions.

"Something has happened," Bandor murmured.

"I know," Keith agreed.

He landed Black Lion in the docking bay, not wasting time to put it where it usually rested. He raced through the corridors, reaching Castle Control in record time. When he got there, the air of defeat hit him hard. The soldiers walked around as if they had lost rather than saved themselves. He walked straight to the conference room where the situation was even worse. He took a quick glance around the room and froze.

"Where's Allura?" he demanded.

When no one answered immediately, Lance stood and went to stand by his friend. He could see in Keith's eyes that he had guessed at the answer. His hands began to tremble as they rested at his sides. Lance wished that things hadn't happened the way they had, considering Keith's special circumstances.

"She went to Niloc in exchange for the battle to stop," Lance said somberly.

Keith stared at him. He didn't say anything. Lance started to move him to a seat, but Keith escaped from his grasp. His face contorted into an expression of pure rage and in one swift movement, he smashed his fist through the viewscreen.

The Legend Will Continue...