I Love You Keith

December

Shiro POV

Me, Matt and Mr'Holt had been out in space for about eight months now, and were getting closer and closer to Kerberos. "Dad! Shiro! I can see it!" Matt called out excitedly. Me and Mr.Holt floated towards the window. I smiled brightly. this was it. We were finally there. And it was before schedule, which meant that wed get home sooner! I'd be home in time for Keith's 18th birthday! "YES!" I yelled, pushing off the wall and doing a flip. "We're almost there!" Mr.Holt laughed "Yes Shiro, we're almost there. We'll probably land in a day or two, then we'll collect the samples for a week or so, then head back." "Wait, what time are we gonna get home?" Matt asked, and Mr.holt shrugged. "I honestly don't know. The samples will add weight to the ship, so it might take longer than if just us went back. But we're here ahead of schedule, so we'll probably still make it back around the same time." "Will we make it back before October?" I asked, suddenly worried. I had promised Keith I'd be back in time for his birthday, and I was going to keep that promise. "I can't say for certain. But it is highly possible."  Mr'Holt said with a smile. "Yes!" I said, and I tackled them both in a hug. This was the best day of the mission so far. We'd be on our way home soon. I'd see Adam again. I was officially the happiest person alive.

Time skip

One week later

Me and Matt readied the drills. This would be one of the last few samples we'd be taking, then we'd start the long journey home. "Alright, ready?" Mr.Holt asked, and I nodded, backing away from the drill. "Alright." He started pushing buttons, and it started drilling. We got the sample out, and were about to load it into one of our storage capsules when a dark shadow fell on us. I looked up and saw an unfamiliar ship above us. It was gray, black and some kind of neon purple or pink, with a sleek design. "Uhh, guys, what's that?" Matt asked, sounding afraid. "Maybe it's aliens." I snickered, and Mr.Holt shot me a serious look. "It might be Shiro. Maybe they're friendly. But just in case, get back to the ship, now." He ordered. "But what about the samples?" I asked. "We have enough. Let's just go." "But-" Several figures dropped from the ship, armed with what looked like guns. "Shit." I muttered. Mr'Holt went into protective dad mode. "GO GO GO! BACK TO THE SHIP!" He yelled, and we began running towards the ship. But it was too far away. We'd never make it in time. "Ahh!" I heard behind me, and when I looked back, Matt was lying on the ground. "NO! MATT!" Mr.Holt yelled, and I ran towards him. I wasn't about to let Pidge lose her brother. But before I got there, something bright and glowing hit my chest. I fell back, and everything went black.

I woke up as I was thrown on my knees. The bag or cloth over my head was removed, and I saw Matt and Mr.Holt next to me, seemingly uninjured. In front of and all around us were these strange creatures in what looked like armor.  They looked almost human. But when the one in front turned around, I gasped. They had purple fur, cat-like ears, and sharp teeth. "I am Sendak, commander in the Galran fleet. What are you creatures?" "Sir, we're humans from the planet Earth. Please, we come in peace, we mean no harm-" I started, but a solider hit me in the head with the butt of hid weapon. "Silence scum. You weren't given permission to speak." "These creatures are of no interest to me. Send them to the arena. Maybe they'll be good fighters." That's when Mr.Holt spoke up "Please, we're scientist. We can't fight." "Maybe you can't old man, but your companions appear young and healthy. Send them to the arena. Send this one to the labs. Maybe he'll be useful. We do need more quintessence." "Yes sir." the troops chanted. They grabbed us roughly and threw me and Matt in some kind of cell. they took Mr.Holt somewhere else. "Shiro, what's going to happen to us?" Matt asked, voice wavering. I sighed "I don't know. But I don't think we'll be going home any time soon."