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Allura arrived and smoothly landing at the cordinates that Lotor's envoy had given her. He was right, this cave was enclosed. Nice and large, it could hold a fleet of ships. She locked the lions mechanisms and removed her key. Opening the storage compartment, she shook out the long robe and hood and slipped it over her head. She took her helmet off and left it by her chair. Wearing that would be a dead giveaway! She pulled the hood over her gold hair and exited the lion. As she left the cave, she noticed the enterance fading into a solid rock wall. Hmm. A holo was hiding the cave enterance. Well of course, this was a smuggler's hideout! She looked about and saw the path that led to the bazaar. Eurydis was not only a smuggler's moon, but a buyer and seller's paradise. All things of value were sold here-even slaves. Allura frowned when she thought of that. The Alliance had been trying to stop that trade for years. Zarkon had been at the forefront of the battle for the release of the slaves, but Eurydis was a holdout and would not be swayed to the Alliance's pleas. There was too much profit to be made. She had reached the bazaar at last. Bright colors were everywhere-on the tents covering all the wares and on the people too. There were people from all corners of the galaxy here. Buying, trading, selling, not to metion the numberous illegal activities here. Allura would have to watch herself here. She patted her blaster unconsciously. Thank goodness it was where she could reach it. Now..where was that's glassblower's booth? She would have to stroll around and look for it. She walked about, looking at the different wares, pretending to shop and ignoring the yells of the sellers trying to get her to buy something. Although Allura was alert, she did not notice two figures at a distance behind her, following her. "Did you see her?" "Yes, her face is exquisite. She would bring a high price.." "But her robe covers.." "Fool! Anyone who looks like that in the face would be beautiful all over.." "You're right, Yurri, you have a good eye.." "That is why I am a sucessful trader. Come let us follow her. You know the routine.." "Yes, yes.." The two men continued to follow her as she strolled along, unaware of their prescence. The tall man strode purposefully though the crowded bazaar. The crowds easily parted for him as if they knew his purpose. He had reached the glassblower's booth and looked around. Where was she? Of course she would be disguise, but he would know her-sense her anywhere. He looked around anxiously. He should have never asked her here. It was dangerous-even with armed escorts. Suddenly, he saw her-in a long dark cloak and hood. He glimpsed her face and knew it was her. He would know her face anywhere. As she moved towards the glassblower's booth, he saw the two men following her. Gothos and url! Two of the best slave traders on Eurydis! They were following Allura! He knew he had to stop them quickly before they snatched her... Allura went down the crowded streets until she spotted the glassblower's tent up ahead. Good, it wasn't too far then. It was so crowded here! She passed a small alleyway to her left, when suddenly, two arms grabbed her from behind. She tried to scream but a large hard clasped over her mouth. A voice said, "Take it easy, girlie, we won't--Uhh!!" The hands released her and she stumbled forward. She didn't look back at her attackers but ran towards the glassblower's booth...She had to get out of here! Where was that envoy? A pair of strong hands clasped on her shoulders from behind. She jumped, thinking it was whoever attacked her. She was about to scream when a voice said, "Doomsday.." She turned around and saw a tall figure shrouded in a cloak and cowl. His filter covered his face. She said, "Are the envoy from Prince Lotor?" The figure bowed regally and said, "I am, Princess Allura.." She said, "Good.." The envoy said almost angrily, "Why did you not have escorts? It is dangerous for a lone woman here. " She said, "I didn't want people to know I was coming here until I was here-it would have been risky.." The envoy clenched his gloved fists and said, "You were foolish. You're lucky I was here. There were slave traders who tried to take you back there!" Allura looked startled. "You mean you?" The figure nodded. "Yes.." He took her gently by the arm and said, "Come, I will take you to safety. He awaits you." They had looked everywhere for her. She was not on Arus and Blue Lion was gone. It was unusual, for she did not leave a note. There was no sign of her lion anywhere and no sign of any distress signals. It was as if Allura had fallen off the face of the galaxy. Keith and the other members of the Force met with Coran. Coran was worried. "This is not like Allura, Keith, not like her at all. Something must have happened." Keith said, "We'll look for her, Coran..you know we will.." Lance scratched his head and said, "Yeah, but where? She could be anywhere or with anyone." They knew he was refering to Lotor. He was their main worry these days. "Well, we've contacted everyone-even Zarkon's looking for her." Hunk said. Keith paced the floor and said, "Well, we need to find out where she is and fast. We'll have to--" Just then he was interrupted by the comm in Castle Control. Coran said, "It's a mesage from Commander Amalgamus at Galaxy Garrison.." The image of the robot Commander came through the comm. "Greetings Coran-Voltron Force, Commander Keith.." The Commander was the first AI (artificial intelligence) being to command the Galaxy Garrison. He came up through the ranks just as everyone else had done. He deserved this position of Commander. Coran said, "What may we help you with, Commander?" Amalgamus said, "Coran, I need Keith and the rest of the force to go to the Planet Ryll for a rescue mission of some slaves.." Keith said, "Wait..isn't Ryll on the other side of the sector? There is a fleet there isn't there?" Amalgamus nodded.and said, "Yes, but that fleet has been dispatched to Teran2 to fight the Marauders-(a bandit group of guerillas) and they cannot assist them. These slaves have escaped their masters who purchased them illegally. Voltron is the only one who can assist. " Hunk said, "But the princess is.." Amalgamus said, "I have been informed about the Princess from Zarkon. He has dispatched his personal fleet to look for her. She will be found." Keith said, "But she took the Blue Lion! Without Blue Lion, we can't form Voltron!" "I am aware of that Commander Keith. However, even the lions will suffice for this mission. It is important we get these slaves out. The slaves happen to be some our high ranking scienctists. If Lotor had gotten ahold of them..well never mind that. I am ordering you to go to Ryll at once. Don't worry about the Princess. Zarkon will use all his resources to find her." Keith thought. this just doesn't fit right. .. He had to give it one more try. "Commander Amalgamus, the princess is a member of the team, surely we can-" Amalgamus said in a harsh tone of voice, "Commander Keith, this is a direct order. Do you wish to be replaced by someone who can follow my orders?" Keith was shocked. Amalgamus had never spoken this way to anyone before. Keith said, "No sir-we will comply." Amalgamus smiled and said, "Good, your force will depart immediately for Ryll. If the Princess is found, we will contact you and Coran right away. Amalgamus out." The comm went blank. Keith sighed and turned back towards the guys and said, "Well, you heard him. We got our orders.." Pidge said, "Yeah, but they're weird! I mean Commander Am knows how we feel about the Princess!" Lance said, "Maybe he's got a lot of stuff on his mind. I mean, Galaxy Garrison and Alliance outposts and planets have been raided lately.." "No thanks to Prince Lotor-that metal-" Hunk said, clenching his fists. "I'd sure like to recycle his aluminum!!" Keith sighed and said, "Well, we'll have to just wait for that, guys. Hopefully, Zarkon will find the Princess before we get back..let's go to the lions!"
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