Wings of Home II: Wings of Change

Why

"Why me?"

Shiro felt a tad guilty for putting forth the question, given the fact he honestly loved his younger brother, yet Keith struggling with the change in Ryo's behavior towards him was just the beginning of the multitude of flabbergasting events prior to lunchtime. The fact he promised he'd figure out an answer which would satisfy Keith didn't help the musings going on in his head.

In fact, the fact James Griffin was present when he told Keith and Elena didn't register despite the fact, he clearly saw Keith's fellow cadet waiting there for some odd reason.

Instead, he headed out towards where the Castle of Lions was located, letting out a sigh, not looking forward to dealing with the princess and her advisor. Coran was – a bit odd, but more importantly, he didn't like the fact the lives of four teens were effectively in his hands. When he arrived, the princess looked around nervously, before settling her eyes on him specifically.

"Are you fairing well with the members of the Garrison, Princess Allura?"

Coran stood next to the princess, pulling on his orange mustache, twisting it while he eyed Shiro warily. The black paladin held up his hands defensively, letting Coran speak. "Yes, yes, they've treated us well." The man moved closer. "Where are the other paladins?"

"They're attending classes right now, or they will be." Shiro glanced away nervously, only for his nervousness to grow upon seeing Commander Sablan approaching. He held back letting out a groan, which proved quite painful. He turned his head, hoping he might see Iverson somewhere nearby or even Samuel Holt.

"I'm in charge of this, so deal with it."

Shiro's mouth twisted despite the fact he knew showing his discomfort around the man wouldn't win him any points. Mentally, he couldn't help the fact he struggled with trusting the man, given how Sablan pulled Keith into interrogation without Shiro's permission. Lingering in the back of his mind was the worry that this man would, in fact, do the same. He attempted smiling, yet said smile felt so fake.

"Oh my gosh! You're making that face again!"

"Shut up Adam," he remembered saying through gritted teeth more than once. Shiro let out a sigh, looking away, not wishing to think about the opportunity he'd missed. "I don't have time for grief. I've got to think about what is best for Keith."

"Number one says the other paladins aren't coming."

"I've already arranged for the four to be removed from class so that they can work on forming Voltron."

Shiro felt his mouth twitch slightly. "What, pray tell, may I ask, are you going to do about their education?"

"Defending Earth from the Galra takes precedence."

Coran nodded his head at Sablan's words; Shiro didn't like the fact the male Altean agreed. "We've already gone into you interfering with my legal rights as Keith's legal guardian."

The royal advisor nodded his head only a few times, looking at Shiro in shock, before turning to look Sablan in the eye, his jaw-dropping. Out of the corner of his eye, Shiro saw the four cadets approaching, the looks on their faces showing irritation on their part. "And this overrides this."

"Now see here..."

"I decide what the paladins will or won't do." Sablan narrowed his eyes at Coran, folding his arms across his chest.

Shiro muttered under his breath or at least attempted to do so. "I will be having a word with..."

"You can be insubordinate if you want, but I can see if someone else will take over as leader."