A happy ending. - KLANCE - VLD

Part 1

CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR S8.

This story starts after the diner scene in season 8, for the anniversary of Allura's death 1 year ago.

The evening air was cool and still on the smiling (former) paladins faces, as they laughed and drank nunville into the night. Stars began to reveal themselves through the clouds, and the team knew it was time to say their goodbyes. Lance was the first to stand.

"Thanks for the amazing food as always Hunk, you really outdid yourself this time."

"Thanks buddy, I'll send you the recipe." Hunk smiled and hugged his friend goodbye.

"Pidge, you gotta show me that gadget you were telling us about next time we hang."

"Sure." she replied, fist-bumping so long.

"Shiro, have fun with your new hubby. But not tooo much fun." He winked. Shiro sighed, ignoring his comment. "Goodbye, Lance." Giving him one of those weird guy handshake-hugs. (you know what i'm talking about)

"Later, mullet." were his final words, before starting to walk away.

"Hey Lance, wait up!" called Keith, scooting out of his chair and towards Lance.

"What? Did I forget something?" He replies, patting his pockets in search.

"No, no, I just wanted to... Uh, So my mum is going to look for more of the remaining blade members with Kolivan, and Shiro is about to go on his honeymoon... I'm sick of moving around so much, and I don't want to intrude or anything- You can totally say no-"

"Spit it out man, I don't have all day." Lance smiled, flustered Keith was adorable.

"Well, would it be possible if maybe I could... stay at the farm for a while?"

Lace looked confused at first, but after a few seconds his signature grin spread across his face.

"You? Scooping poop and rising with the sun? I'd like to see that." He chuckled.

"Is that a yes?" Keith looked nervous.

"Of course it's a yes idiot! We need some helping hands to get it up and running, so this is perfect. You'll have to sleep in the barn though, all the rooms are full. Don't worry, Kaltenecker doesn't snore. not half as loud as Hunk does anyway."

The pair stood laughing for a moment, before Lance added, "I'll see you tomorrow, bright and early. No backing out now, pretty boy." as he resumed his walking away sassily.

p-pretty boy? the hell is that supposed to mean? Keith thought to himself, regretting his decision.

-THE NEXT MORNING-

Keith groaned as he thought about what he had gotten himself into, but it was too late to change anything now, Lance was expecting him. Plus, Keith was right outside the McClain's door. He raised his hand to knock, but before he had the chance it swung wide open and he was met by none other than Mrs McClain herself.

"Keith!! It's so good to see you! How have you been? How's Krolia? Are you eating enough?" she enveloped him in a hug before he could step away. he wasn't a big hugger.

"H-hi, Mrs. McClain. I'm good, and my mum's on a mission with Kolivan. It could be a while until i see her again. But I don't mind, she's doing good things."

"That's good to hear. Lance is out back moving some hay."

"I'll see you later, it's good to see you again."

Keith wandered through the house looking at family photos, admiring the smiling faces. He spotted one of baby Lance, no older than 5 or 6. He was covered in aluminium foil, and had a massive pot on his head. He appeared to be sitting in a cardboard spaceship. Keith picked it up for a closer look.

"Cute, wasn't he?" a voice came from behind him.

"Oh hey Rachel,(lance's sister) it's been a while. He sure hasn't changed much, haha."

"Nope! Still a big smiling idiot. I'm proud of him though."

"..Me too." Keith smiled softly at the photo with a glimmer in his eye. He put the photo down and found his way outside, where Lance and Veronica where loading bails of hay onto a truck.

"Keith! Welcome to Castle Lance!" Lance exclaimed, throwing his arms in the air.

"...thanks for having me." He replied, shyly.

"This isn't a vacation though, you have to pull your weight. get up here and help us." Lance gestured to the truck.

"Hey Keith, you should take off your shirt, wouldn't want it to get all sweaty and covered in hay." Veronica chimed with a wink.

"Oh, okay," he uttered, before pulling of his t-shirt to reveal a six-pack of rock hard abs. Veronica and Lance stared in awe for a moment before Lance snapped out of it.

"VERONICA!" Lance shout-whispers.

"...yes?" She responds, not tearing her eyes away from Keith, who had begun work on the hay.

"DON'T BE INAPPROPRIATE!" He scolded.

"pfffft, me? Never. lets get back to work." she stated, basically drooling. Lance sighed, giving in. They turned their focus to the hay, with only occasional glimpses at the sweating, chiseled, gorgeous man in front of them.

-Later that evening-

Keith and Lance sat alone by candle light in the barn, Keith's new temporary home.

"OUCH!!" Keith exclaimed, a jolt of pain shot across his sun-burnt back as it made contact with the wall.

"What did you expect ketchup boy? You were in the sun all freaking day, and you're as pale as milk."

"I guess I just forgot. I'm closer to the sun than normal." Keith responded, as Lance started to spread a soothing lotion over his shoulder blades.

"This is what you get for listening to Veronica." Lance says in a mocking tone, slapping the lotion on.

"QUIZNAK, COULD YOU BE A LITTLE MORE GENTLE?" Keith winces.

"So the mighty Keith Kogange can defeat Zarkon, but can't handle a little sunburn? Hahaha, this is amazing." Lance laughs as he slowly massages the lotion into Keith's back. Keith blushes in embarrassment and utters a quiet "shut up."

A/N hope you enjoyed the first chapter! if you want to see any other ships or have requests/suggestions, please let me know (comment or DM), and all feedback is welcome:) should be updated relatively soon!