It Started With A Derby (Klance Au)

Chapter 22

Unedited CH.22

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"I'm sorry for running away." Kora said as she hugged her brother tightly.

"It's alright." Keith mumbled squeezing the girl. "I did it to when Mom told me she was having you."

"Wait- What?" Kora questioned, letting go of her brother.

"Yeah. When mom told me she was pregnant with you, I ran away to a friends house." Keith chuckled. "It was kind of funny."

"So should I call you dad?" Kora muttered.

"For now." Keith said. "I have a good feeling why mom did this."

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Mornings. Everybody hates them. But this morning started off with a little girl who decided to attempt to take a walk.

"Come here Sophia." Keith cooed as he sat on his knees and watched as his daughter stood on her legs with Lance behind her.

"Go see mommy." Lance said making the baby grin and take a step forward.

But then, something surprising happened.

Kora had walked into the room making Sophia's face light up.

The two adults gaped as Sophia ran towards Kora, immediately wrapping her arms around her aunts leg.

Kora giggled, picked Sophia up and gave her a peck on the forehead.

"Hello Sophie." Kora smiled and then looked at her brothers face which made her laugh.

"What is going on here?" Rosa said walking into the room. But as soon as she noticed the expression on Lance and Keith's face she tumbled over in laughter.

"Well, on the bright side she walked." Lance mused.

"More like ran." Keith chuckled. "To her aunt."

"Oh right!" Kora exclaimed. "There's a reason I came in here. Your phone kept going off so I brought it for you."

"Thanks Kora." Keith said taking the phone from her.

Keith furrowed his eyebrows as he scrolled through the notifications not recognizing the unknown number that called about 15 times.

Calling his voicemail, he put his phone to his ear and listened to the messages that were left.

"Keith Kogane? It's been a very long time since we seen you last. We need to chat. Message or call this number as soon as you get this."

Keith was confused but followed the instructions given and messaged the number.

His heart pounded against his chest wondering what this unknown person was going to say.

Would have it something to do with his daughter and sister? His mother? Lance?

"Keith?" Kora asked snapping the male out of his thoughts. "Can you drive me to school?"

"Uh- of course." Keith said. "You ready?"

Kora nodded.

"Alright. I'll be back." Keith smiled kissing Lance's cheek.

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Hours. It's been hours since Keith texted the unknown number.

Lance was at work. Rosa, Veronica and Carlos were all out shopping. And Sophia was in bed while Kora was at school.

The male sighed as he shrunk into the couch as he watched his phone.

Worry filled his head as he couldn't help but wonder how the person who called knew his name. Could it have to do something with his mother? Maybe Lotor or his father? Who knew.

Silence filled the air as thoughts filled Keith's head as he tried to figure out what this person wanted.

But he was snapped out of it as his phone rang making him shoot forward.

"Keith?"

Keith tensed up hearing his moms voice on the other side. "Mom?"

"I need your help. I know you didn't want to get dragged into this. I didn't want you to be in this. But there isn't much we can do anymore." Krolia said sternly. "It's time I tell you everything."

"When and where?" Keith questioned.

"Tonight 6 o'clock. Don't bring Kora or my granddaughter."

Keith's lips formed a small smile. "You got my messages?"

"Of course. I can't respond sometimes. There's always a risk that they could find you. Just come alone tonight."

"Okay." Keith promised. "I will."

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"Babe." Keith said as he grabbed his coat. "I got to run out for a bit."

Lance furrowed his eyebrows, suspicious. "Okay? Just be safe."

"I will." Keith said placing a peck on Lance's lips.

Keith raced out of the house and got in the car. Quickly driving off to meet his mother.

After a bit of driving, he finally arrived to where his mom was going to meet him.

The park he always went to as a kid.

"Mom?" Keith asked as he walked up to a bench.

Krolia stood up and wrapped her son in a hug.

"Let's get started."

The mother and son sat on the bench and stared at the lake below.

"Your father and I met in a gang." Krolia started. "I was only a teen. I lost everything to Zarkon's father. My mother, my father, my sister. Your grandfather took me in, trained me to be who I am. Zarkon and his father was our enemy. Did everything he could to destroy everyone and everything. He wanted to rule the world. To be the strongest person who ever existed. But that wasn't enough for him. Zarkon's father, wanted his son to have a wife. And since I was only the female of his sons age, they demanded I'd be his wife. But I had already fallen in love with your father."

"Dad?"

Krolia nodded before continuing. "Your dad wanted nothing to do with the gang and nor did I. So we ran away with each other. We kept hidden for years. That was until Zarkon had his son Lotor. Keith, I have something to tell you. The truth about what had happened to your father."

"The truth?" Keith asked. His thoughts were all over the place as he left everything sink in.

"I told you your dad passed away due to an illness. But the truth his, he was shot by Zarkon." Krolia revealed.

Keith let it sink in. "He was murdered?!" Keith exclaimed his blood starting to boil.

Krolia nodded. "I'm sorry Keith. You're at that age where I could tell you the truth. It won't force you to join. But that's up to you. So, Keith. Would you help us take Zarkon and Lotor down?"