An unexpected love? (Keith Kogane x OC)

#One/An Unexpected Rescue

Keith's heart pounded as explosions echoed across the battlefield, a chaotic symphony of destruction. The acrid scent of smoke filled the air as he sprinted through the war-torn landscape, desperate to reach his fellow Paladins. The team was scattered, each member engaged in their own struggle against the relentless Galra forces.

Amidst the chaos, Keith's sharp instincts caught sight of a figure, darting between explosions and blaster fire. He squinted, recognizing a Galra boy, no older than himself, navigating the battlefield with an unusual finesse. Something about the way he moved caught Keith's attention, a grace that defied the typical aggression of the Galra.

Without a second thought, Keith altered his course, veering toward the mysterious boy. As he drew closer, he noticed the boy skillfully evading a Galra soldier, their lasers grazing the edges of his agile form. It was a dance of survival, and Keith couldn't ignore the anomaly – a Galra youth avoiding conflict rather than embracing it.

Keith leaped into action, engaging the distracted Galra soldier with the speed and precision that defined him as the Red Paladin. His blazing sword clashed with the enemy's weapon, a fierce determination burning in his eyes. With a swift and calculated strike, Keith disabled the soldier, leaving him incapacitated on the battlefield.

As the dust settled, Keith turned his attention to the Galra boy, who now stood before him, panting but unscathed. Their eyes met, and in that moment, a silent understanding passed between them. Despite the ongoing war, Keith couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to this encounter than mere chance.

"Who are you?" Keith demanded, his gaze piercing through the boy's defiant exterior.

The boy hesitated, a mixture of fear and resilience flickering in his eyes. "Drew," he replied, his voice a low murmur. "I... I appreciate the help."

"Why were they after you?" Keith pressed, scanning the battlefield for any signs of approaching threats.

Drew glanced away, a shadow crossing his face. "I'm accused of treason," he confessed, his words heavy with the weight of betrayal. "They sentenced me to death, but I couldn't accept it. I had to escape."

Keith's expression softened, empathy replacing the initial suspicion. He knew what it meant to be on the fringes, to carry a burden of uncertainty about one's identity. "Tell me your story," Keith urged, deciding to trust this mysterious Galra boy.

As they navigated the treacherous terrain back to the Castle of Lions, Drew shared his tale. He spoke of being a half-breed, a hybrid like Keith – part human, part Galra. The revelation struck a chord within Keith, unraveling the complexities of their shared existence.

In the relative safety of the Castle, Keith tended to Drew's wounds, the quiet hum of the healing pods enveloping them. The war outside seemed distant, replaced by an intimate connection forged through shared struggles. Drew's eyes bore the weight of a world that sought to reject him, mirroring Keith's own journey of self-discovery.

With a newfound understanding, Keith realized that rescuing Drew wasn't just an act of impulse; it was a choice to defy the predetermined narratives of war. As the healing pods hummed, an unspoken bond formed between the two half-breeds, a testament to the power of compassion amid the chaos of conflict.

Little did they know that Drew's escape marked the beginning of a journey that would intertwine their fates, challenging the boundaries of loyalty, identity, and the very essence of what it meant to be a Paladin in the ongoing battle against the Galra Empire.

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***First chapter done, woho, anyways, don't ask inspiration for this came from or why I'm making this, because I could not tell you, but I hope you like my silly little book more than I enjoy writing it, I've had writer's block for so long and when I finally got motivation I didn't want to write, but I'm going to force myself to anyway, anyways, kaleb about-***