Stories Of Keith Kogane and Cole Autherium

Misfits

Not all Altean's are kind. Obviously not all Galra are very nice either. One thing both races honestly had in common was their distaste for the human race. Humans were "A stupid race with their dumb rules that should be distinguished immediately." At least that was what most thought. You could imagine their dislike for someone like Keith Kogane who was half human. Because what Galra scum would stoop so low as to mate with such a disgrace of a race? Keith's Mother apparently. That was one of the things that Cole Autherium and Keith had in common. Cole's Mother had also been involved with a human male, though Cole was half Altean and not the good Altean's either. Her mother had been the Queen for the southern empire. A cruel empire that captured and killed anyone who wouldn't listen. Cole didn't know this about her so called kingdom. Her Mother kept her in the dungeon her entire young life. Tortured just for being born.
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"I want him." Cole had said, pointing to the half Galra about to be decapitated for daring to try and save his own life. Cole had been taken in after her Mother and entire empire had been destroyed. She was on the so-called 'good side' now, they were trying to raise her to be a better royal. She was too different to ever rule, too broken. But so was he, and she was determined to fix him.
"Cole, what would you do with him?" Allura asked, almost appalled by her decision to save such a low being.
"He can fight, right? Sign him up as my personal bodyguard. This will be the only thing I ever ask of you Princess." She had hesitantly agreed and Keith Kogane was saved from death.
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"Why did you save me?" Keith had been extremely suspicious as to why he was saved by some Altean royal. He was standing in her room, back turned as she changed into her Altean robes.
"Don't be so rude. I saved you because you remind me of myself and I would hate to see you die. Doesn't mean I like you." He had turned to scowl, to glare.
"You're nothing like-" He stopped abruptly when he saw she wasn't done changing. Her back was to him, wearing nothing but her pants and a bra, just about to slip on her shirt. Scars. So many scars littered her back and arms. She quickly covered them. "What happened to you?" He asked without thinking.
"I'm not from this nation. I came from the south. I am reated in no way to the Princess or Royal Family here." She laughed sadly, staring at the ground. Keith's composure relaxed..
"The South? But wasn't that where Queen-"
"Yes, she was Mother and I would appreciate it if her name wasn't spoken. I was kept in a cell my entire life, beaten for wanting to live. That, is why I saved you." She said, looking in the mirror to fix her short white hair.
"Your Mother?" He said nothing else as she nodded slowly. That explained a lot. "I thought her only child was the daughter of a human. That means-"
"Please, I know. I'm half human. Did the white skin, curved and short stature not give it away already?" They really did have a lot more in common then he had first thought. He approached her and placed his hands on either sides of her face.
"I'll protect you with my life." She smiled up at him.
"And I, the same for you."
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"She shouldn't be here!"
"Just kill her!"
"She's a disgrace to the Altean race!"
"She should've died just like the rest of her family!" People weren't exactly happy Cole had survived. She smiled and waved at the people who threatened her life as she walked behind Princess Allura and Commander Astrid. Today was the day of the year that the royal family would walk the streets of Altea to show their people they were alive and well. Keith was the only bodyguard present. He was the only one needed. Cole was the only royalty wanted dead. That's just how it was.
"You-" Keith was cut off by Cole who waved a hand in front of his face.
"Quiet, let them say what they wish." He was only slightly shocked at this command. Cole did this every year. Keith growled at the aliens that dare yell such things at his Princess.
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"Cole, you're 18, you should be betrothed by now." King Alfor said, he had summoned the half Altean to his throne room. She stood there sheepishly, rubbing her arm. "And you're wearing the male uniform again, what have I told you?"
"I am sorry my King."
"Cole, darling, I've told you to call me Father time and time again, and- did you cut your hair again? Cole-"
"I'm so sorry! I know I am to not cut my hair but if it gets too long I can not see." He sighed. "And," She kneeled before him, bowing her head. "For someone like me to call you Father would only be an insult my King." Keith stood close by, listening to the conversation.
"I do wish you wouldn't think so lowly of yourself. I also wish you would follow rules, such as not bringing your bodyguard into my throne room as well as letting him sleep in your quarters." Cole stood again and pulled Keith over by his arm.
"You know I do not ever wish to let him out of my sight, and me out of his." He shook his head as Keith bowed.
"Back to the business at hand. Cole, you are 18 and must find a fitting suiter soon."
"My King, no one wishes to harbor such romantic feelings for me." There was a moment of silence.
"What about your precious Galra soldier?" Both Cole and Keith visibly tensed.
"What!?"
"My King!?" He laughed in response.
"I only kid, darling." He watches them both blush as they look at each other before turning away.
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Maybe two misfits like them were meant to find each other. To protect one another. To cherish the other when no one else would. Two misfits in love.

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