》Voltron Trash Book《

》You left《

Info: Lance has a flashback to the garrison when he saw Keith walk out. Now that Keith is the new black paladin he's struggling and Lance has a feeling it's history repeating itself again. So he tries his best and comfort the hot headed boy. Will it turn out okay?

Word count: 1188

Lance Pov
I watched as Keith picked at his food as he had that scowl of his. He's been taking it pretty hard since Shiro left but that doesn't excuse him from running away from all this. We're paladins of Voltron and we need to protect no matter how hard or different it might be. "I'm going to bed"

I looked at him as he pushed the food goo away and left without saying another word "I'm worried about him but I don't know how to talk to him without making him angry" Allura said as the rest nodded. I stood up and excused myself "I'll take care of this" I smiled at them before I walked towards the training deck because Keith likes to do this before going to bed.

As my theory was right, there he was fighting a bot as he was screaming and yelling as he was holding back his tears. I sigh and walked in "End training sequence" I said as the bot stopped and Keith looked at me "Lance? What gives?" He said harshly "We need to talk" "There's nothing to talk about" "Are you kidding?"

Keith crossed his arms as shutting me out "What is it Lance I was busy" "Don't walk away from this" I said as I put my hand on his shoulder as he relaxes a bit "I know it's hard that we don't have Shiro and all but you're still the best pilot I know. Even back at the garrison." Keith looks at me with an odd expression

"The garrison?" I nodded "Yeah man. I kinda admire you if I'm honest but you left and I was lost. The day you left had me feeling broken and a bit angry" Keith pushed my hand off before he rolled his eyes "You gonna hate me again cause of it?" "No. Keith I'm trying to level with you because I believe you can pilot the Black lion because you're a good leader and I know for a fact you'll be great at it"

Keith looked away for a bit before he looks me with softer eyes "You think I'll be a great leader?" "Of course. Having me as your right hand man" I held my hand out as I waited for him "Don't leave me hanging Keith" Keith smirks as he grabs my hand as I pull him into a hug. "Thanks Lance" I smiled as I pulled away "No problemo"

~

I glared at him as he passed the flight simulation and knew what to do with his crew. "Nicely done Kogane" he nods as he gets into line and wait for the others "McClain! Pay attention" I groan as I look forward again. I didn't want to be a cargo pilot. I wanted to be a fighter one just like Takashi Shirogane.

But nothing ever goes my way here. Shiro was so popular here that everyone looked up to him including me. But since he disappearance i felt a bit off and didn't have inspiration to continue. That is until Keith and I shared classes. Each one harder and advance and it was a miracle I even passed with flying colors but I was always second behind him.

I'll give him props he was a worthy rival but was also like Shiro. Natural born instincts and know how to handle any situation. I remembered when we locked eyes and he smiled a bit but I didn't know if it was because of me or someone else he was looking at.

Keith became distant and I've noticed any little thing would upset him even if was tiny. He was failing his flight simulations, his classes started to slip and his hair started to grow out instead of how well kept he had it. Then the day my inspiration died was when I saw Keith knocked an officer and was kicked out.

I was so shocked to see such a elite student crumble into nothing in just a few weeks. "I heard he only punch him cause he wouldn't let him know the whereabouts of Shirogane" "I heard he was ticked off cause of something private" all this gossip and I still had no clue what really want down.

All I remember was Keith with his hair pulled back, head down and his stuff on his back walking by me. My eyes locked on his as he quickly ran off and I stood there feeling empty "McClain it's your lucky day. You get to be in fighter pilot class" I smiled slowly but kinda hated how I was chosen second as always. Keith walked out that day and I hope whatever he does is better and he doesn't repeat history.

~

"Lance I have a question" Keith asked as I looked at him "Yeah?" "At the garrison, what did you admire from me?" I chuckled a bit and blushed as I avoided looking at him "Don't laugh okay" "I won't just tell me" I take a deep breath

"I admire you because you never have up. You kept trying your best until you got it right. I think that's why I wanted a rivalry to happen but it was one-sided as you see" Keith smirked and looked at me "Is that why you said I'll be a great pilot?" "Yeah. I just don't want you to repeat history again. Don't walk away from it because this is what you are made for Keith. It doesn't matter who's best just as long we do it right"

Keith smiled brightly as I did as well. I got Keith to smile and felt amazing "Your an awesome right hand man Lance" "And you're a great leader Keith. I might be a bit salty about not being the head but I'm glad I get to be by your side" Keith chuckled as he nods "You're still on that?"

"Yes I am and how Pidge said I'm a goofball" Keith punches my arm lightly "You kinda are but you're a great paladin. You're as important as anyone else in the team just remember that" I blushed and nodded as Keith held that sweet smile "Keith I gotta-" the door slid open and it shows Pidge holding he laptop as she looks at us

"There you guys are. We have a meeting so hurry up" I sigh as Keith does the same before he answers "We'll be right there Pidge. Sorry Lance what were you going to say?" I shook my head "Forget it. I'll tell you another time" he raised a brow at me  "You sure?" "Yeah dude. Totally sure" "Okay. Come on then" Keith hops over the couch and I follow behind. When the day is right I'll let him know and when it does I hope he feels the same.