Klance Omegaverse/Galtean AU

(23) Bruise

Lance's P.O.V:

  It's been 3 days since I've asked my father to go to Earth with Keith, and he has already gotten permission from Queen Ophelia for Keith to stay another phoeb (month)! During these last few days Keith has been sleeping in my room at night and sticks by my side as much as he can, as if avoiding Lotor at all costs. I haven't seen him since lunch, And this is probably the longest we've been apart in a while.

   Now that I think about it, his things are already aboard the ship and ready to go but I've no clue where he is or what he is up to. I went towards Keith's room, and then I heard yelling and started running. Only one guard was outside, the door was open and I ran towards the commotion. "What's going on!?" I asked the guard that was still outside, but I saw for myself what was happening. Keith's room was trashed, Keith was on the floor behind his other guard. "Lotor what the quiznak do you think you're doing!?" I shouted, rushing to Keith's side. The poor guy was trembling, and he was holding his face as if he was in pain. "This doesn't concern you. It's between me and Keith." Lotor said with a growl. The beta guard in front of us flinched. "Lotor please just stop it!" Keith begged. "Know your place and keep quiet Keith!" Lotor yelled. Then I got in front of the guard and faced Lotor, I'm absolutely fucking livid. "You've already taken the most important thing from me, what do you want now!?" Lotor bellowed. I barely heard Keith behind me but he mumbled "Lotor.. please.."

Lotor either didn't hear him or refused to listen, and I knew what Lotor was talking about. I know what his 'most important thing' is, and honestly I could care less about Lotor's feelings after all the shit he has put Keith through. "I want you to leave! Leave his room, and then pack up your things and leave my kingdom." I commanded, more guards came into the room, probably called in by the one that was outside Keith's room when I got here. "Escort him to his room and then back to his own kingdom!" I ordered. Lotor punched three of them but eventually got overwhelmed by the guards and dragged out of the room and down the hall.

I was infuriated with Lotor and his behavior until I felt two arms wrap around my waist from behind and a head rest against my back. Then I remembered why I was so angry and who I got that mad for. "Kitten are you okay?.." I asked, and I felt him shake his head 'no' into my back. Keith's guards left us to be alone, and then I heard Keith sob. I made him let go of me so I could turn and face him, and there he stood with tears running down his face and a bruise starting to form on his cheek where he was previously holding it in pain. "He hit you?" I asked, trying my best to remain calm. Keith nodded shakily, and another tear started to roll down his cheek.

"H-He has never h-hit me before.." Keith stammered, more tears coming down. "Awh hun..." I muttered, I pulled him close and hugged him tightly. "Can we just go to Earth please.." Keith mumbled into my chest. "Of course we can, do you want a piggyback ride to the ship?" I asked, trying to lighten the mood a little. "Really?.." Keith asked as he wiped away his tears. "Yeah!" I said and kneeled so he could get on my back. Once he was on he rested his head down on my shoulder and muttered, "Thank you Lance.. for just.. everything."

. . .

We finally got to the ship, we had already said our goodbyes to my father and Allura on our way here. "Lance, what are your friends like- oh wait dont tell me their secondary genders! I like to guess them!" Keith said. "Okay.. hmm let me think." I said as I set Keith down in the co-pilot seat and then closed the door we entered through. "There is Shiro, Hunk, Matt, and Pidge. They all have there own youtube channels but I'll let them explain that to you, because I barely have a grasp on what it is about myself. Shiro is into make-up and dancing. Hunk likes to cook and bake and he plays video games. Pidge is really good at coding and she also loves video games, and all things scary or occult. Matt is Pidge's brother, he doesn't actually live there but he visits from time to time. He is also into coding like Pidge, and likes hacking, but unlike Pidge he is kind of a scaredy cat."

"They all sound really unique, I'm excited but also nervous to meet them." Keith said, fidgeting with his hands as I sat down in the pilot's seat. "No need to be so nervous, they'll love you~" I replied, and turned on the navigation system. "So this house- well its more of a small mansion that my dad bought for out family forever ago. Anyway it is far away from almost everything, it is a private residence and we have our own private beach. But if we need to go into town you'll need to wear a hat or something and maybe some light makeup to cover the hint of lilac in your skin. I can just shift my ears into a more human shape because I'm Altean but you're stuck with your cute kitty ears~" I explained as Keith was listening intently, seemingly taking mental notes on everything I was saying. "Ready?" I asked, when he nodded I turned back to the control panel and piloted us off of Altea.

. . .

After a couple hours of piloting, I turned to look at Keith who was passed out in the co-pilot's seat. We were supposed to eat dinner but he must be pretty tired from earlier today. I turned autopilot on and got up from my seat, stretching before I scooped Keith into my arms and took him into the lounge area of the ship and laid him down on one of the couches and went back to the Pilot's seat.

. . .

I had gotten to take a nap and eat breakfast in the pilot's seat with the help of autopilot, but now I'm actually piloting again as it gives me something to do. I heard Keith walk up behind me, then he surprised me with a peck on the cheek before sitting back down in the co-pilot's seat. "Did you just!?" I stammered, and set the ship back on autopilot. "Did I what?~" Keith said, obviously teasing me. "Don't act all cute and stuff! Did you just kiss me?!" I asked, flustered and a little out of it because of how tired I felt. "Yes, I did but will you please take a break and get more than a half-varga (half hour) of sleep?" Keith asked, with a smug look on his face. "Fine.. I'll get some rest but wake me up in a few vargas (hours) please." I replied, and walked off into the lounge area, and I was out like a light once my head hit the couch pillow.

. . .

   I woke up to the sound of Keith humming from the pilot's seat, when I sat up a blanket slid off of me. Keith must've draped it over me after I fell asleep, that's really sweet.. When I sat down in the co-pilot's seat and saw the destination time left on the navigation system I freaked out. It's literally the next morning, he basically just let me sleep for a whole quintant (day)! "You let me sleep for way too long!" I complained, then looked over at Keith who just stuck his tongue out at me. "You obviously needed the sleep anyway." Keith said matter of factly. I hadn't gotten much sleep before we started this trip, because I had been so excited to go, but I didn't think Keith knew that. We should be there in a few more vargas(hours). Keith must've been going over the recommended speed limit so we could get there sooner. "You still nervous?" I asked, he nodded. "Super nervous." He mumbled.

   "Like I said, don't be! They'll love you kitten, I promise!" I reassured, then I caught myself staring at the bruise on his cheek. I wish I had gotten there sooner to stop that from happening. "Hey Keith?... What were you even doing all the way across the castle in your room if your stuff was already on the ship?" I asked, regretting the question immediately after I asked. "I was saying goodbye..." Keith said, seeming pretty downhearted remembering yesterday's events.