What I once was - Altean Lance

5- Coming along

⚪Shiro's POV⚪-

~Take place just after s2 ep9~

I sit with Keith at the end of his bed while he fiddles with his blade. He seems stressed lately but I don't exactly blame him with all his stresses over the last week or so. I would be the same if I found out I was half Galra but Allura isn't helping the situation at all. She is barely acknowledging him and is always on guard with him when it comes to Lance trying to protect him from Keith. He places down the blade and just sits there silently looking at the wall. "Keith are you feeling okay?" He sutterly nods to me tapping his knee with his finger carefully. I sigh and put a hand on his shoulder gently trying not to startle him anymore. "What is wrong? You can tell me I promise."
He looks over to me a bit not moving his head at all to look at my face, I can see his tapping slow down a bit as he takes some deep breaths. "I don't know Shiro. I am half Galra and in almost everyone's eyes the enemy now. You can see it in their eyes, pity, fake sympathy, worry. Don't try to say they aren't because you can see it." I hesitate for a moment. He isn't wrong, lots of people are afraid now but not everyone hates him. I surely don't. "Listen Keith. You are not the enemy, you are a fighter for Voltron, the force of good for the universe. Allura just needs time to adjust to this new situation but I promise she will come around soon." I see him look over to me frowning a bit in his own way before speaking up.
"Thanks Shiro for trying to help I mean it but Allura has become so protective of Lance trying to keep him away from me and the look in Corran's eyes just makes it worse." 
"So what you're saying is that you are starting to have a thing for Lance?" His eyes widen as he shakes his head a bit trying to avoid my gaze now. I see a small smidge of pink on his cheeks just how he looks at Lance. "What no! No he is an idiot I have standards and that's women. Ladies."
"You are a terrible liar sometimes. I know your gay, I have known since I met you I can tell." He groans a bit burying his head in his hands. "I am not gay!"
"You are for Lance" His cheeks go bright red as I chuckle at the scene I have caused. "Hunk told me what happened. You were playing games with Lance even though you hate video games! It's clear as day but you know I support you." I see him look up again at my face and hesitate. "I know I know but still! I am not meant to be crushing on an idiot! He is so dumb and kind and honest at times, he is funny and smart at times too!" I hear him mumble under his breath something about how cute Lance is. I raise an eyebrow at his reply. Why is he so blind? I mean I can tell likes him too so why don't they make a move! I can't talk I mean I waited to make a move to Adam for like 3 years of crushing on him in class at the Academy. "Well Keith the time will come for you to admit it to him one day don't worry. Also like I said, Allura will cool off soon I promise and you will be just fine. It just takes time and we have lots of it." 
I see a small smile creep onto his face as I stand up. "Thanks Shiro, I don't know where I would be without you with me." I smile at him and nod before leaving his room. I carefully close the door as I walk away down the corridor.

🌺Allura's POV 🌺-

I sit next to Lance in his lesson with Coran. I have to admit my protectiveness over him lately has been a bit extreme but I have a good reason. Keith is a Galra. The enemy's blood runs through him and if I know Galra he could turn at any moment and hurt Lance. I will not lose my little brother to those villains. Not again. Never again. 
Lance leans back on his chair while Coran talks about different species of animals that lived on Altea before it was destroyed. Seems to me like this is on the daily because I can see the boredom in his eyes bearing into the ceiling blankly. Like a beam almost. I smooth the creases in my dress as Coran speaks on. "As I was saying Altea was a planet bustling with life like the Alteans and many other species who coexisted in peace and harmony. Now none of these species have not been seen in decophebes except for a few like us and those from other planets who managed to evacuate before the disaster." 
Lance nods along slightly just to speed up the lesson as I feel myself letting out a sigh with a slight bit of annoyance. "Coralet let's end the lesson here today you have been going on for 3 hours. Hours? Is that what they call it on earth again?"
"Yes Princess but very well we can conclude this tomorrow morning Lance for now rest up or train." Coran cleans up as I see Lance stretch his arms and back rubbing sleep from his eyes. I tuck under the chair and stand up following Lance out of the room. "Lance?"
"Yes Allura?" He smiles at me a bit as I walk by his side but slightly more ahead. "I was thinking about your lessons and I think its time for you to be able to wear some Altean garments." His eyes widen as his smile widens more. I can feel the excitement radiate from him, it feels nice. "Really!"
"Yes Lance follows me" I lead him into a closet room where all the royal clothes still stand untouched from time and damage of the castle battles. I see him look around in pure wonder and curiosity. Wonder about his culture. After skimming through the clothes, I pull out a small outfit. It is a light and dark blue shirt top with long sleeves and a pair of black trousers and boots. Perfect! "Come have a look!" He runs over to me as I show him the outfit causing him to look dumbfounded. "I can wear that?"
"Of course. You have to connect with our culture. Now go put this on for me" He takes them from me swiftly but carefully and runs off to change.

~Timeskip~

He runs back over to me and I feel a smile come onto my face. He looks wonderful... Like father when he was younger and like a true Altean. A true prince. "Well?"
"You look amazing Lance!"
"Thanks!" He smiles at me brightly as I take his hand. "Lets show the others."