Pidge's POV

They don't understand. I don't think they ever will.

"Wake up." It was soft, I could barely make out the words let alone hear it. For now I'd have to ignore it. I was tossing and turning in my sleep. If you can even call it sleep. I had the same dream for the past two nights.

I'd see Matt and Dad. Overjoyed I'd run up to them, but before I could ever make it they were both stabbed. I watched as they're lifeless bodies fell to the floor. "Bye Katie." Is all they'd say to me. By now I was already on the floor crying, I felt in pain even though nothing had happened to be. I'd turn around to only hear my mother's voice cracking. "Honey?" I would get up and try to run over to her, faster this time so they wouldn't get to her first. She run past me towards Dad and Matt. I could only see her hunched over crying. I took two steps backs. She didn't notice me? Before I knew it I fell off a ledge. I didn't even know how it happened, didn't even know it was there. Before I reached the bottom I'd wake up.

Tears rolling down my face, I was sweating like crazy and more than usual. I sprang up trying to calm myself, but I could tell that I was just gonna cry again.

"Pidge, are you ok?" It was the voice that came before the dream. Only this time it was full of worry and more clear. I peeked from the corner of my eye to see who it was since my face were buried in my hands. Hunk.

"Oh hey Hunk, I'd never been better." I'd try to lie to the team seeing as it was much easier than explaining my emotions, but Hunk knew better.

"Pidge." He walked towards me.

" I'm fine." Flinging his hands away. He brought them back to his sides.

"Your crying and sweating and before you woke up you were screaming." He pointed out. I was screaming? That's new.

"I just can't fall asleep." Which wasn't a lie, after that I won't be attempting to go to sleep for another night again. He smiled weakly at me, I could see the tiredness in his eyes as he made his way to the door. He looked back one more time then he left. I wanted to say wait! Or could you stay a little longer? But he needs to sleep. I'd be fine without it, but he wouldn't. I curled up into a ball and rested my head on my knees. I needed to get them out of my mind, at least for now. I tried thinking of topics that would keep me up until I hit a certain one. Lance.

I saw him and Allura hugging, I mean are they dating now or was this a secret? My eyes teared up again. I just thought I'd be something to him.

Game is over Katie. You had your fun with Lance and now times up. You need to stop clinging to him, he's taken.

I sniffed. Taken, I thought he was taken by me. It was just a week that I was gone.

Your not perfect. Just look at yourself in a mirror. Ask Lance who he'd date and in a heartbeat he'd pick Allura.

I guess your right.

Of course I am.

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Time skip 1 month.

Lance's POV

"I've tried, many times!" I flung my hands in the air.

"Maybe you did something? I mean she's still close with the rest of us."

"That's the point. Why just me? Are you sure she didn't mention anything?"

"For the thousandth time no Lance."

"Hunk. We were dating and now she just hates me." Sinking my head in my hands, elbows on the table holding me up.

"I don't know. Kiss her or something."

"You think she'd talk to me after that?" Looking up at Hunk. He shrugged him shoulders. Well I guess it's time to find Pidge.

   I basically ran to her room pausing for a minute to catch my breath. Without warning I opened her door. She didn't look up, I supposed she thought I was someone else. She sat on the edge of her bed, computer in hands. Walking over to her slowing I closed the laptop.

"Hey!" She finally looked up, but before she could say anything else I had already pressed my lips against hers. Feeling her soft lips back on mine, it's been awhile. She was confused, I could tell. She only kissed back for a moment before pulling away.

"No, you can't do this." She says looking into my eyes.

"Pidge wait." Before I could even finish my sentence, she already left the room. I let out a sigh. What's happening?
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Pidge's POV

I growled as soon as I left the room. Why does he do this! I wanted to kiss him back, but then him and Allura. He makes me so frustrated! I pressed my back against the wall while I slide to the floor. Knees wrapped around my legs curling me into a ball. Again.

I just don't understand. Was I just something he could mess with until Allura could love him back? I'm not technically a rebound, but I basically am. Lance McClain you are selfish.

"Pidge? What are you doing on the floor?" I lifted my head.

"Oh hey Keith."

"Your not doing so great. Did something happen?" He sat down next to me.

"No, I'm just going over some problems." It was weird seeing Keith this way.

"Wanna share?"

"Not at this moment, no." He got up and reached a hand out.

"Well let's forget that for now." I grabbed onto his leather gloves, they were definitely worn out.

"Hard to."

"How about doing a solo training? Always helps me."

"I guess I'll give it a try."

I made my way to the training deck. I can't properly change into work out clothes cause Lance is still in my room! I threw my glasses on the floor, threw my long sleeve shirt off leaving me with my black tank top, and I picked up my bayard that was left on the table from the previous day.

"Start simulation. Level 1." I headed onto the floor.

"Level 1. Begin."

The first waves was easiest, passing through levels without even trying. It was until I made it to Level 10.

"Level 10. Begin."

Pictures of Lance and Allura being together just kept reappearing in my head. Teasing me. I threw all my anger and frustration at the drones. I could feel steaming tears roll down my face and I was definitely sweating.

"Level 15. Begin."

It's getting serious now. I was in the zone that I started to blur out the voices. I couldn't tell what level I was on now. I did know that I was yelling.

"Stupid Lance!" One drone down. "Stupid feelings!" Three more down. "Lying isn't gonna make the pain go away!" Probably passed two levels by now. "I know you loved her more than you could ever possibly love me!" My bayard starting glowing, I was blinding by tears to really care. It wasn't until it was formed in an Altean hand gun.

Puzzled I aimed the newly formed bayard at one of the drones heads and pulled the trigger. As soon as it touched the metal's surface it electrocuted the lifeless robot.

"Woah." I stood there in amazement, but soon going back to the simulation. But because of my lack of concentration a robot had made its way to me discreetly and sliced a small wound in my left upper arm. Immediately I shot him, grabbing onto my arm in pain. It was bleeding. A lot. I'd have to ignore it for now. I should've worn armor, I'd have to ask Keith later to wrap this up.

I kept going soon after that, trying to understand this new hand gun. I would constantly switch back and forth with and my regular bayard. I even tried using my gymnastic skills, I did gymnastics when I was little nothing to big, but I still stretched and practice so I'm basically flexible.

"Level 50 complete. Simulation ended."

50! How long have I been here? I looked down to see the puddle of blood following me after every movement I had made.

"Now I'll have to clean this all up before someone finds out." I groaned.

"Too late." Hm? Someone was here. I turned my head to see the culprit we'll actually culprits. Shiro and Allura stood there a little stunned.

"Pidge. That was amazing!" Allura hugged me, Shiro walking up to her after.

"When stop guys get here? How long have you been here?"

"Look Shiro it's an Altean handgun! I haven't seen one of these in ages." She ignored my question.

"Hellooooo? Excuse me?" Still being neglected.

"The original green paladin didn't even have one. Pidge must've unlocked something new!" She was jumping up and down basically. Shiro smirking.

"How long- wait. Did you say I unlocked something NEW?!" My eyes beamed. I was just as excited as Allura.

"That's great and all, but we need to get you patched up. That cut looks deep, I'd take you to a pod just to be safe." Shiro crossed his arms.

"I totally forgot about that for a second. I guess it does hurt." I replied. "If I go to a pod don't inform the others especially Lance. Please." I stared into his eyes. He easily gave in.

Shiro decided to carry me to the pod instead of me actually walking, there was no argument either because I was incredibly tired.

"Only an hour?" I asked

"One hour and that's it." Shiro answered. Then he put me in the pod where I started to feel drowsy and soon fell asleep.
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Shiro's POV

She never seizes to amaze me.

"Shiro can you believe it?!"

"It is extraordinary. Did you see this coming up?"

"No, it was just unexpected. I just feel a little guilty."

"Now why is that Princess?"

"I saw her wound, but I was just amazed by the fact that she had the handgun."

"What did you say about it again? Something with a family heirloom."

"Yes. It was an handgun built by my father, it was one of the things that the green paladin could use during battle, but the original paladin could not unlock this. You'd have to go through an intense stage of anger."

"She did seem upset before we came. She was yelling something at the drones. I'll tell you who it evolved though, I know it's a situation between her and Lance, but they need to figure this out soon."

"Yes indeed, until then we shall ask her questions about what happened before her training. Maybe we could figure out why she got mad."

"It's probably something personal, we shouldn't get into that Allura."

"Oh Shiro, it could be about her love life. She has yet to consult me about it. Which reminds me that when she's out I only have an hour of preparation."

"I don't understand why we shall through a party. You won't get her into a dress though." He smirked.

"It's for the Coalition and besides I already picked one out. She's not escaping this time."
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Pidge's POV

"Do you hate me?" I stared at Allura once she took out the dress.

"How could I ever?" She gasped.

"Allura please no."

"I'm sorry Pidge, but I will not allow you to wear pants and a shirt. A dress is for a lady."

"Exactly, I'm not necessarily a lady."

"How about this, you wear the dress and I give you all my peanut butter cookie stashes?"

"Deal." I grabbed the dress from Allura's hand and preceded my way by putting it on him her bathroom.

"I do say, that's the best dress I've ever picked out Pidge. You'll look beautiful in it."

The dress wasn't that bad actually, it was this kinda this black laced top with a flowy green skirt. I wouldn't call it a dress, but it had the main parts of one except for the middle. The part I wanted, no needed the most. Plus there were no sleeves! My bare arms were shown and you could see the million freckles that were dotting across them, not to mention my face too cause Allura had wiped off the only makeup I use to hide them. I DIDN'T EVEN GET TO WEAR FLATS!! I WORE WEDGES. Some black wedges, not that tall but too tall for me. Though Allura would look stunning in my outfit.

"Come on Pidge lets go! They're waiting!" Allura was yelling from down the hall.

"I'm coming. I'm coming."

As soon as Allura walked down the stairs there were a couple of "Ooh" and "Ah"'s around the room. She had placed herself near Keith. I could see Allura signaling me to come down, but my mind just fled with worries.

What if I don't look good? Everyone is gonna laugh.

I paced on the top floor till I finally took my first step down the stairs. It was a different reaction from Allura's, but still positive. I'm hoping.

As soon as I walked down everyone's faces turned to me. No "Ohh." Or "Ahh"'s just their faces in amazement. I made it to the bottom and when I did I just stood there waiting as if someone was gonna sweep me off my feet.

"You are beautiful tonight Pidge." I know that voice. I turned my head.

A/N: I'd just want to say thank you for so many reads!!! Also school started back up for me so I can't do the regular every two days, but it will be around one to two days a week. Thanks. Bye~