Life isn't fair. It might seen to be fair for some, but for Keith, life has been nothing but a pain and a struggle. Growing up without his mother did shape his personality, but he wasn't completely alone. He had his older brother, Shiro, and his father. But life is not fair. At fourteen, Keith lost both his father and his vision. After going blind, things seemed to get worse, and on some days, he feels utterly alone.
Keith, however, isn't the only one who is seen as and regarded as 'different' and 'abnormal'.
Just fifteen minutes from his small apartment lives a boy his age who has faced many of the same obstacles Keith has faced as a result of his visual impairment. His name, is Lance, and though he seems to fit in and go through life with ease, most of it is just an act to hide his own worries and pain.
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'Sounds of Darkness' is a modern styled Klance AU and is set around present day (2019). In this universe, there is no Altea or intergalactic war. In simple terms, it's a high school AU, but with a twist. No jocks and nerds, no valley girls and pretty girls, just a regular high school.
This story does encompass quite a few examples of 'mature content', most notably, Keith's colorful language. There is also mentions of depression, anxiety, and self harm, very real things that many teenagers know all too well.
"Check in there." A male voice says. "I'll check that one."
"Be careful." Another male says.
There's the sound of a sword being drawn and a small noise right outside your door. The door swings open and light floods your cell. Squinting, you look up to see a young man dressed in a red and white suit. In his hand is a matching sword and as you watch, it disappears. The man's eyes widen at the sight of you and he calls over his shoulder.
"Shiro! It's a young woman."
"What?" A man in a black and white suit comes over and looks down at you.
"Who are you? Are you an enemy of the Galra?"
You attempt to speak, but succeed only in coughing up more blood.
"We can't leave her, Shiro." The red man says.
"You're right. Carry her, Keith. I'll cover you."
Keith nods and leans down to scoop you up. You cry out in pain as he lifts you up.
"I'm sorry." He murmurs, looking down at you, as he hurries after Shiro who takes off down the hall.
Unable to respond, you close your eyes, and let Keith and Shiro whisk you to safety.
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Captured and tortured by the Galra for a month, (Y/N) is unexpectedly rescued by two handsome members of Team Voltron. Friendships form and a passionate love blossoms between (Y/N) and a certain red paladin. But there's an epic fight raging as untold secrets come to light, old and new enemies step forward, and the war for the safety of the universe begins. Will (Y/N) be able to help her new friends and still be able to fix her own problems? And will she find the person she's been searching for?