Kallura
Allura could see the stress Keith was in. He honored Shiro's wish of him being the leader after him, but it's putting so much weight on his shoulders so suddenly and he had just gotten so bonded with the red lion...
Keith was struggling. They had no one to pilot the red lion because she won't accept anyone so easily. Keith was her paladin. Black seemed to have accepted Keith, though Keith says that they don't really have a bond.
The princess decided that she was going to catch Keith in the hallway and talk to him.
"Keith."
The paladin jolted in surprise and whipped around to face Allura. "Princess... What are you doing up so late?"
Allura sighed. "I could ask you the same. Keith, you need to rest."
Keith huffed and crossed his arms. "I've tried. I can't."
"Clear you mind."
"Also tried. Also can't."
"Keith, you need rest." Allura placed her hand on his arm. "I know that it's been difficult for you. You discovered you're only partially human, your closest friend who was just like a brother to you was taken, you're the leader of the universe's only hope... I could only imagine your stress..."
Keith sighed, carding his fingers through his hair. "Shiro had PTSD on top of everything else, so I'm sure I don't have it near as bad as he did."
Allura took his hand. "Keith, it's still so much for you to handle."
The previous red paladin offered a small smile. "It's fine, Allura. Really. Go get some sleep. I promise I'll get to bed."
Allura stared into his eyes, then nodded. "Okay." She raised herself onto her toes and kissed his cheek. "Get some rest."
"I will, princess. Goodnight."
"Goodnight, Keith."
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Eh I don't like this ship, but I kinda liked the picture, so I figured I'd just use it.
