Fifth Glow [Legendary Seekers Video]

[heartofalioness]

[The camera... doesn't pick up much light at first. Looks like someone is underground, possibly in one of those new, definitely unstable tunnels.]

All right, it's fine, Allura. Just keep going with Water Pulse, keep a map, and you can get out. You have plenty of rations for just such a scenario...

[Chumirra the Azumarill takes a second from Water Pulsing with Tirlan the Quaquaval to give Allura a quick nuzzle. Echolocation can wait, it's important to give Trainer emotional support. Allura gives a soft sigh, but also a smile a a light ruffle between the blue ears.]

We'll be all right. Although I have sharp words for Shiro after this... [Another deep breath.] At least we aren't trapped, just... turned around.

[Aaand then she notices the light on the top of her gear is blinking.]

Is this broadcasting? [She'd tried at the start; maybe they have a good enough signal now.] Hello? Can anyone hear us?

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[ video | un: keith ]

[tempredmental]

Allura? Are you okay? What's wrong?

[heartofalioness]

Keith? [Another sigh, letting more of her weariness show.] My team and I are all fine, love, just... well, lost. We ran into a Graveler nest, and they rearranged the tunnels around us. We still haven't found Shiro yet; we're still searching, and once we have our bearings we can continue in earnest.

[crystalmaster]

Hello? What's happened now? Are you okay?

[Radley looks both worried and frazzled. There's been so much chaos lately, and it seems like the Voltron crew keeps being right in the thick of it.]

[heartofalioness]

[They're mecha anime characters, it's what they do. Still, Allura takes a breath to calm herself before answering.]

We're fine, thank you. Uninjured, and we're making good time through the tunnels. Just a bit turned around at the moment.

[crystalmaster]

That's good. Where is the tunnel?

[He has no intention of going down, but he hopes they're near to a town in case help is needed.]

[heartofalioness]

Four Island. Thankfully it's not a large area, but decently sized.

[Not to mention at least one of her friends is down here.]

[crystalmaster]

You mean the tunnel?

[Hopefully it’s not big enough to really get lost in….

Some of his Pokémon warble in curiosity and concern.]

[heartofalioness]

Yes, the tunnel. And the area of the island.

[Look, she's tired and miffed that the Gravelers were able to pull a fast one on her.]

[crystalmaster]

[Radley would be mad by that too.]

Well, that's good then. In case the signal goes out, should I contact anybody if you're not heard from in a certain amount of time?

[heartofalioness]

Appreciated, but I should be fine. Keith and most of our other housemates are also on the island, and I let them know where I was going.

[crystalmaster]

Okay. Good luck down there!

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[shiro2hero]

[Just.]

[This face.]

[... from inside a tunnel but still.]

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[heartofalioness]

[Don't give her that look, Shiro--SHIRO?!]

Shiro? Oh thank goodness it's you. Are you all right?

[shiro2hero]

[S I G H]

Yep. I'm fine. I've got a friend with me... [He pans the 'gear over to show his light source. A Chandelure.] Are you okay?

[heartofalioness]

I'm fine. Unharmed, but just a bit turned around by some cantankerous Gravelers. Are there any landmarks around you? How is your shoulder?

[You know, THE ONE YOU SHOULD BE RESTING?]

[shiro2hero]

Is anyone coming already?

Yeah - we're good. We're not far from the entrance. [The Chandelure jingles in agreement.] It's been a pretty straight shot from the surface, too.

[Sorry, you're breaking up. He didn't hear anything about a shoulder!!]

[heartofalioness]

Yes. Keith responded a bit ago... which means he's likely coming down here, and before you ask, yes, I did protest.

[But they know who the first human Red Paladin was. And okay, she's relieved (and somewhat annoyed) that Shiro is close to freedom... but she hears that lack of an answer.]

Captain, how is Shiro's shoulder?

[tempredmental]

[Okay, well, she wasn't hurt, so that was a good thing.]

I'm coming to get you.

[heartofalioness]

What? Keith, no, I'm fine, and you still need to rest your ankle.

[tempredmental]

Allura, you're lost in an unstable tunnel. I'm not gonna sit here and do nothing.

[Besides, he was already up and moving, getting things together, deciding on a team...]

[heartofalioness]

[... A soft sigh.]

I know. [She really does. Especially since if their roles were reversed, she would insist as well.] Just be careful, love. I'll do my best as well.

[tempredmental]

[Okay, he might have been expecting a bit more of an argument, but, after a moment, he nodded.]

I will.

[And he was definitely prepared by the time he left. With a team consisting of Lycanroc, Arcanine, Howlucha, Wyrdeer, Shiftry, and Greninja, he had a couple that were good for riding, one for digging, and then water, grass, and fighting for any rock types. Plus, if they came across those steel worms again, Arcanine's fire attacks would be good against that.

He also still had that makeshift bo staff from their mock fight last year, which had originally just been a hiker's walking stick, that he brought with him to actually use for its original purpose in case he needed it, and a good pair of hiking boots. He even behaved enough to actually wear his brace, too.

See, Allura? He wasn't dumb all the time. Just sometimes.

He reached out on the gear again once he got near the Observatory and the entrance to the tunnel she'd chased Shiro down.]

How far in did you get?

[shiro2hero]

... So. I should be on the look out for both of you?

[Tell him he's wrong. Go on. He's listening.]

Huh? [More jingling. A bounce from side to side. It's fine! Look, he's wearing the sling!] It's not that bad.

[heartofalioness]

[He's much smarter than he thinks, which his wife is quick to correct him on. He just needs to work on impulse control.]

About ten minutes from the entrance, in a straight path. I don't know if that will be a dead end now.

[heartofalioness]

[This face, Shiro. Just this face.]

Or looking out for yourself. I have an Escape Rope for you, but if you're that close to the entrance...