Chapter 8: Reunited

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~Lance’s POV~

I look at Keith when he paused in front of the dining hall. The smell of breakfast wafting through the doors. He clutched his stomach and covered his nose and mouth.

“Keith, what’s wrong?” I ask softly.

“I-I havent really… eaten anything in… five months maybe…” He whispers.

“J-just the smell or thought of food makes me sick.” Keith admits. I kiss his head.

“I know how that is… let’s get you eating again though, okay?” I whisper, looking down at him.

“Okay.” He whispers, walking into the dining hall. I followed in after him. Everyone instantly went on alert.

“Keith! Who is that? How’d you find an Altean? How’d he get onboard?” They all ask a different question at once. Keith puts his hands up.

“Guys… I don’t know how… but this is Lance.”

“LANCE?!” They all ask loudly. I smile and wave shyly.

“H-hi guys.” I whisper, though I didn’t know anyone.

“Why is he Altean?” asks a woman with a green shirt on.

“Neither of us know why he’s Altean. But he doesn’t remember anything other than me. So… we need to, like, reload his memories or whatever.” Keith says, looking to the other Alteans there.

“We’ll see what we can do.” says the female Altean. Keith nods and looks up at me.

“When did you find him?” asks a tall male with a metal arm and a weird haircut.

“I didn’t find him… he walked into my room last night… he actually… kinda saved me.” Keith whispers, looking down at his arms. I rub his back and kiss his head gently.

“What do you mean, ‘saved you’?”

“I-I was trying to kill myself. He walked in and stopped me.” Keith whispers, his voice barely audible.

“Wh-why were you trying to kill yourself?” asks the green shirted female.

“I felt lost. I felt empty. I was the one to blame for Lance’s death! You all blame me! I know you do! I knew you guys would be able to find a new Red paladin… to replace me.” Keith whispers, starting to cry. I pull him close, rubbing his back gently as he sobbed against my chest.

“Keith… we came to terms with Lance’s death a year and a half ago… we know you didn’t mean to hurt him… you are not that easily replaceable…” Whispers the somewhat chubby man in yellow. Keith looks at everyone before they all move to hug him. I hug Keith close, kissing his head.

“Okay… Let’s get Lance his memories back.” Keith mumbles.

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Chapter 8! Here you go! Smut ahead in the next chapter!

Luv Y'all,
Erin Jaeger

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