Until I See You Again: War Of The White Lion

Before It All Went Wrong

Still Keith's POV.

We have taken off again.
Turns out, Titan wasn't such a good place to take a rest stop. We lost the Gang through the rock cluster surrounding Titan multiple times. God that was exhausting trying to navigate out of Saturn's rings.
Now we have been put six Vargas behind schedule, much to Lance's irritation.

The silence is back. Again. And the black lion cabin is again, peaceful and private.

"I think it's time you tell the others about your relationship with Adam." I say.

"No! I can't!" He bursts out unexpectedly.

I'm personally taken back. I know Shiro was crying and upset a few Vargas ago. His vulnerability is strange to me.

"Why not? We're a diverse group. Pidge came out as a girl and everyone was fine." I explain.

"This is different. I rarely ever let my personal life get in the way of fighting the galra. But...I know this is different and I've been hiding my relationship with Adam for too long but If I come out and there are bad reactions there is going to be a disturbance in leadership."

"Fine. We'll wait but you need to get this off your chest. Maybe then you won't feel so nervous to see him."

Shiro sighs. Again.

"Ok."

"How did you two meet anyway."

For the first time in awhile, Shiro smiled. It was small but noticeable. A small look of hope and remembrance sparks in his eyes.
I missed seeing that life within him.

"This is going to be a weird story." He explains to me.

Flashback to 14 Years Ago. Shiro and his class at the Garrison had their first day. They are all bright eyed eleven year olds. Here is the story of how Adam and Shiro met.

Shiro's POV

"Alright. Today's flight simulator drill went well. Especially Takaishi Shairogan." Sargent Kovu said.
*I'm a sucker for the Lion King*

The was a small snicker from my classmates at the mispronunciation of my name. I felt my face burn with embarrassment but I kept standing tall and hoped the snickering would stop.

"Your first day is over so that means that you go back to your dorms and you don't come back here until six thirty sharp. Tomorrow will be starting ship engine anatomy study."
My class gave a shameless groan. I for one kept silent.

"Yes, sir." I saluted.

"Don't play teacher's pet, Shairo."
Sargent Kovu ordered.

I was about to apologize but I just shut my mouth. I knew this place instilled discipline in the students but I didn't expect everyone to be so cold.
Sargent Kovu dismissed us.
I started walking away but when I turned the corner into the hallway, I broke into a run.

"Hey, Takishi!" A kid taunted from behind me.

I stop in my tracks and whip around.

"It's Takashi!" I yell back.

"Is that Japanese? Are you from Japan?"

"Yes. Why?" I ask. Not knowing that I made a huge mistake.

"I bet you feed cats in your backyard!"

"I bet he can't use a fork or knife. He just uses chopsticks!"

"Hey Taikashi! We're your grandparents in internment camps for WWII?" A boy shouted.
*im so sorry but I need a character to be an asshole here*

Everyone gasps in horror. My face burns with shame.