The Red Paladins Klance

Chapter 23

So they began planning. Figuring things out, all that. Lance saw Pidge and called to her. “Hey, Pidge!” He said. She turned to him, “Lance? What’re you doing here in the Castle, I thought you were doing wedding plans with Keith?” She said. “We are, but I wanted to tell you something. You have to swear on your grave to not tell anyone , especially Keith.” Lance said. “Must be serious.” Pidge said, interested. “I have a surprise for Keith for our wedding day.” Lance said, lowering his voice, just in case Keith came looking for him. Which he most likely would. “Oh really? That’s cute, what’re you gonna do?” Pidge said, smiling.

  “I’m gonna serenade him.” Lance said. Pidge gasped, “No way. Wait, hold on, let me guess what song. All of Me?” She said. “How’d you know?” Lance asked. Pidge gasped again, “Because I remember you saying that you’d sing that song to your significant other when we were in the Garrison! I quiznacking knew it! That’s so adorable, Lance!” She said. Lance smiled, “Yeah.” He said. “Have you guys decided on a date yet?” Pidge asked. “Two days after my birthday.” Lance said. Pidge smiled, “That’s pretty close. A week.” She said. “We’ve been planning for a few days now.” Lance said. Pidge’s smile suddenly grew, and she let out a breath, “Lance...you have no idea how happy I am for you guys. You and Keith are like my brothers. You’re my family.” She said. Lance smiled, “You wouldn’t mind being the flower girl, then?” He asked. Pidge gasped more loudly, hands flying to her mouth. “No. No way. Really? She asked softly, wide-eyed. “Yeah!” Lance laughed.

Tears sprang to Pidge’s eyes, and she leaped at him with a cry, tackling him in a hug.

“Yes! Oh my god, of course!” She said. “Aw, Pidge, are you crying?” Lance asked playfully. “Yeah, I am! Oh my god, Lance, I can’t believe this is happening!” Pidge cried. Lance laughed, embracing her more tightly, “Thanks, Pidgeon.” He said softly. Later on, he met up with Keith, red-eyed and sniffing. “What happened to you? Are you okay?” Keith asked, concerned, touching his arm. “I’m fine. I asked Pidge to be our flower girl, and she hugged me and started crying and then I started crying because she was blabbering about our time in the Garrison, and it got really nostalgic.” Lance said. Then he shook his head, “I knew I’d get emotional at one point today. I thought Hunk would make me break down first, but it just happened to be Pidge.” He said.

   He then laughed, sniffing again. Keith smiled sympathetically. “Come on. Let’s take a break. I wanna walk around with you.” He said, taking his hand and pulling him with him. Their fingers entwined. “I was remembering something.” Lance suddenly spoke up. “What?” Keith said, looking at him. “On Treyiv. All those times we walked around the city together, exploring. Before we became mates. You remember that day, we were walking around, and after I talked to that Amarite child, I saw Lux? She said she was just walking around, and when I said we were out getting some Sun, she was talking about how romantic a walk around the city was?” Lance said. Keith nodded. “And we had a back and forth thing, and Lux interrupted us, saying she had to leave, but to watch out for her little surprises?” Lance said.

“Yeah, her trap. You tripped over her wire, and I caught you.” Keith said.

He then stopped and turned to him, smiling. “You said you literally fell for me. And then you panicked and saved yourself.” He said. Lance laughed, “You know why I panicked! I’m just saying, Lux thought we were mates before we knew it. She was so satisfied and happy when she found out we became mates.” Lance said. Keith got what Lance was trying to say, “She did that on purpose. Oh my god, her pushing us together, her making you trip so I could catch you-it makes so much sense!” He said. “We haven’t visited her and Koda yet. I really miss her.” Lance said, crossing his arms. “I know, I do too.” Keith said. His eyes then widened as he gasped, and he grabbed Lance’s arm, “Hey-why don’t we go for your birthday?” He asked. Lance smiled, “Why not tomorrow?” He asked. “Tomorrow?” Keith asked curiously, thinking of it.

   “Yeah. Besides planning, there’s not much else we’ll be doing. Why, is there something you wanted to do?” Lance said. Keith shook his head, a short laugh coming out of him, “No-obviously, there was nothing I had that’s important. I was just thinking of it. We’ll take Red, and be back by night.” He said. “Can’t we stay there a day?” Lance asked. Keith smiled, “Well if you want to, yeah. I’d definitely love to stay there for a day. Especially since it was were you became mine forever.” He said. Lance blushed, an arrow striking his heart as he widely smiled. “Bold of you to assume I wasn’t yours way before I knew it, Red.” He said. Keith laughed, “You’re such a dork.” He teased fondly.

“Yeah, but you love me for it.” Lance said.

“Yeah, I do.” Keith said. “But you, I know what you are.” Lance said. “Oh yeah?” Keith said. “Yep. Stealer of my heart.” Lance said, smirking. “Funny. I was gonna say the same thing.” Keith said. Lance took his hand, pulling him close. “Love of my life.” He said. He leaned in and affectionately nuzzled him, “My soon-to-be husband.” He said lovingly. Keith turned red, softly purring as he nuzzled him back. “We should just get married on Treyiv.” Lance suddenly murmured. “What?” Keith asked. “I mean, we fell in love there. Why not have the second, most happiest day of our lives there?” Lance said. “Because you want your family to be there.” Keith said. “No one has to know. We can keep it secret, and then get married again when we get back.” Lance said. Keith laughed, “Oh my God, Lance.” He said.

   “So? What do you say?” Lance asked. “We can’t get secretly married on Treyiv, Lance.” Keith said, shaking his head. “Aw…” Lance said, pouting. Keith smiled, “I’m sorry, babe, but you know I’m right. We can still go there and walk around the city like we used to.” He said teasingly. Lance sighed, “Fine. Guess I’ll just have to wait a little longer before I get to see your handsome self in a suit. Too bad I’ll have to wait a little longer to dance with you and sweep you off your feet, too.” He said. “Trust me, I would have yes the moment you said it.” Keith said. They both smiled shyly, turning crimson. “You’re so quiznacking sweet.” Lance said affectionately. “I mean, literally. You saying that we should go to Earth so that my family would be there for the day we get married was the most sweetest thing you could say, and do. I’ll never forget that.” He said, running his fingers through his hair.

He then leaned down and kissed his forehead, “I love you so much. Thank you, Keith.” He murmured softly.

Keith’s smile widened, “You know I’d do anything for you.” He said quietly. Lance leaned down and kissed him before pulling away. “Too bad we can’t get married on Treyiv. That would have been so romantic.” He murmured, smiling as he ran his fingers through his hair. “I would have said yes the moment it came out of your mouth, trust me. And uh…” Keith trailed off as he smiled. “Speaking of Treyiv...you want to go tomorrow, right?” He murmured. Lance’s eyes and smile widened as he pulled back, “Yeah?” He asked. “Of course. Like you said, why not?” Keith said as he played with the hem of Lance’s sweater. Lance laughed, “Oh my Quiznack, yes! That would be the most best thing ever! I quiznacking love you, you’re the best.” Lance said. Keith twitched in surprise when Lance leaned in and affectionately kissed him.

     Keith then returned it, his heart melting. Anything. He’d do anything for Lance. Especially if it meant making him this happy. There was nothing else he’d want. Lance pulled back, smiling widely.