#voltrondrabble

Keith was being dragged to yet another meeting on Altea with his father, ever since he became of age to go to these things he has been dragged to them. What's even worse then sitting through some boring meetings was having to deal with the Altean prince Lance. Don't get it wrong Keith didn't mind the prince to much, they had their get along moments but they would more then often butt heads. Following his father to the meeting room and took the usual seat he would always take. Sitting there Keith frowned crossing his arms over his chest, he did his best to get out of this one but it failed him yet again. Keith looked to the door as Lance and his father came in and he rolled his eyes as he got up to greet them alongside his father.

Lance sighed heavily as his father lead him into the grand room they held meetings in, his arms crossed in front of him until he had to shake the Galrans hands, putting on a fake smile and sitting down in his usual spot across from the prince. Keith was pleasant. . . most of the time. Sometimes he was a bit grumpy. And he could tell Keith wasn't a very big fan of Lance. But they didn't have to put up with each other very long. Only during meetings and the occasional dinner. They got the pleasantries out of the way and then Lance's father cleared his throat. He looked at Lance directly, who was actually surprised by this, before speaking. "We've got an announcement for the both of you. One that will not be disputed and is final," he said,and Lance frowned. It was odd that his father was actually speaking to him during one of these meetings. Keith blinked looking at Lance's father a bit surprised and shocked he was even addressing his son at one of these. It was not a usual thing for any of them to be spoken to during their parents meetings, during dinners sure but in this room never. Something wasn't right he could feel it and he wasn't sure if he should be on the attack or not. Keith's father turned to look at his son with one of the most serious looks ever "Not to be disputed at all Keith or so help me" Keith blinked shocked he was now being addressed and looked up to the man next to him. "Boy's we have been discussing this between the two of us and I believe this will choice will do both of our kingdoms well. We have agreed that you both will be getting married"

Lance looked over at the other King when he began to speak, feeling very uneasy about the situation. As soon as the words left Keith's father's mouth, his stomach practically dropped out of existence. His eyes grew wide and he looked over at his father like he had just been slapped in the face. This couldn't be real. . . They were surely joking! Lance was always open to the idea of marrying, but this early? And to Keith of all people? He and Keith barely knew each other beyond these meetings! How could Lance be expected to marry a man who was mostly a stranger? He had no clue how to respond or what to say, looking over at Keith to gauge his reaction. Keith's eyes went huge as he stared at his father shocked as can be, him married? Sure it's something he had wanted but if he was honest he didn't expect it to happen especially this early and with Lance of all people. He didn't know anything about Lance besides the few things from meetings or dinners was that really enough to honestly marry anyone. Looking to Lance he raised a brow not sure what he should say about this and it seems. that Lance was feeling the same way about this. "Y...you guys aren't being serious are you?" He mumbled as he looked up at both the men

Lance was too stunned to be insulted by Keith's words, looking over at his own father to hear the answer. "Are you?" he asked, studying his Father's face for any sign of humor. "We are being very serious. With surrounding kingdoms growing in strength, this union will help greatly with our own kingdoms' strength as well. Not just with our armies. But financially and politically as well." Lance looked down at the table in shock, taking a deep breath. Of all the times for his father to not be joking. . . He sighed deeply before speaking up. "How long have you been discussing this? Why are we just hearing about this?" he finally asked. "Why don't we get an opinion in this?" "Lance," his father warned, his eyes narrowed. "I told you that this was not to be disputed." Lance maintained the eye contact for a moment, both of them still fir a moment before Lance heaved a sigh and leaned back in his chair. It was apparent that his dad was very serious. "Come on we don’t even know each other, this is not a bright idea at all it wont do any kingdom well if they see the two of us fighting all the time or something because we cant stand something about the other" Keith huffed softly as he looked at his father. "Keith, we are not disputing this. We have discussed this for months now, you both will be spending more time together seeing how you are going to be staying with them until the marriage. It will give you both time to talk and figure each other out do you understand?" Keith’s father glared at his son telling him he was not joking. Keith frowned hearing that he will be staying with Lance and was about to argue it when he looked at his father. He huffed and put his head down on the table keeping his mouth shut.

Lance sat back up, looking at his dad in alarm. "He's staying here?" he asked, a bit louder than he meant to. His father just sighed, pinching the bridge of his nose and closing his eyes. "Lance. . ." he hissed, shooting a glare his way that silenced him pretty quickly. "For once in your life do as you're told and do it quietly. . ." Lance clenched his teeth and looked away, not saying anything else. Keith's father shook his head as he listened to Lance and looked back at the boys father. Lance’s father sighed and he looked over at Keith's father, raising his eyebrows. "I think that's enough excitement for this meeting," he said, a tired smile on his face. "How soon should we be expecting Keith?"

"He can stay starting today, I can easily have what he needs sent to you. I feel if I am to take him away from him this boy might just run" Keith huffed glaring up at his father knowing the man was right, if he went back he'd find a way to run from home. He just did not want to marry a prince who clearly hated him and even if they spent time together it wouldn't change things for him.Lance stood when his father did, his hands clasped in front of him as he avoided Keith's eyes. "That works just fine. I'm sure we can accommodate him in the meantime." He looked down at Lance. "Lance, show Keith to your room while we finish up here," he said and Lance begrudgingly obeyed. He waited for Keith silently, opening his mouth to say something but backing out and just heading toward his room. He was sure Keith would just follow. Keith huffed as he got up and looked at his father not liking this to much. He looked to lance and sighed seeing the other boy wasn't to happy about it either, that was a plus he guessed. He startled when he saw that Lance was walking away from them and he looked to his father a bit unsure before following Lance.

This little drabble is based off of @Jotakorium Galra! Shiro AU on Twitter. Hope its okay ><//

Shiro's ears twitched as he paced along the hallway leading to the docking bay. He had heard that they were expecting a half-Galra former Paladin of Voltron shortly and Kolivan had sent him to welcome the male. His tail twitched in annoyance. Everyone knew that meant Shiro was saddled with babysitting him until Kolivan determined the Paladin was ready to be active on his own.

Keith had decided to leave the paladins behind as he was on his way back to the blades. He wanted to learn more about this life his mother had and he felt he could do more with them then the paladins of voltron. His pod landed a few hours after he had started the trip and he stepped off. Taking a look around, he was informed about being welcomed by someone kolivan choose but he didnt know which blade he was being greeted by it was made harder to figure it out with so many walking about the hanger.

Shiro's ears perked when the bells confirmed the pod was secure. He walked into the docking bay, looking around for the Paladin. What greeted his eyes was a short, pale individual but he saw no Galra. There was to be a Galra here as far as he knew, so what was this small creature. Keith crossed his arms as he looked at a few blades passing him by. He stepped to Shiro seeing he was the only one not moving about and well it would be easy to simply just ask if he was who he was looking for or of not if they could help. So he took a few steps to the man and looked up at him, man he was big "Are you here on out of Kolivans behalf?'

Shiro's eyes followed the small creature until they were close together. "Perhaps. Are you the Paladin?"

"yes I am the paladin, so you are here for me? If not could you just take me where I have to go anyway it was a long trip here"

"You don't look half-Galra..." The blade member said, head tilting as he took in the sight of the smaller... was this a male or female? Kolivan had said the expected Paladin was male but Shiro wasn't sure anymore. Keith huffed "yeah well not all of us look half galra as you put it, if I wasnt I wouldn't have my mother's blade" He glared up at the taller man not happy with that welcome at all

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Keith’s father nodded back to the Altean as he reached out to shake the mans hand "I will send some things for him soon, I should head back" Lance's dad shook the others hand with a warm smile. "You can visit any time."

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Keith caught up to lance and huffed "You could have waited for me you know, since you are the one who is supposed to be leading me and all" Lance grimaced a bit and kept his hands clasped tightly together. "I um. . . Sorry," he mumbled, still not looking at Keith. Things felt so different between them already and he had no clue what to say to Keith now. . . "Just. . . yeah. . ."

Keith raised a brow as he looked over at Lance not sure why he's suddenly acting differently, did the announcement of their sudden engagement really get to the Altean that badly "Lance I know you're not happy about this and all but....As our dad's said we cant fight against it" Lance sighed as he reached his room, opening the door and standing aside so Keith could come in and look around, which the galra did step in and looked around the room to get a feel of what would be his home for the moment. Lance looked down at the ground, finally responding. "I don't plan on fighting it. . . If- If you don't plan to anyway. I just don't. . . don't know how to react. I don't know how I feel about this yet." He looked up at Keith, studying him. "And for the record I'm not. . . Not happy. Just surprised."

The Galra was a bit shocked to hear that especially from someone he thought didn’t care much for him. "Oh...I just...you know I just thought you weren't happy about it especially since we really don't know each other and all" he messed with his own hands a bit nervous. "No! I'm not angry or upset. . . we don't know each other well but it doesn't mean we can't get to know each other eventually. . ." he said as he looked at the man noticing how he fussed with his hands finding it a bit strange. "Why aren’t you angry or upset?....wouldn’t you want to marry someone else? " Keith mumbled as he awkwardly stood there not sure what else to do at the moment. Lance smiled, even though it was probably a bit awkward, shrugging. "Arranged marriages are kind of a tradition in this family. I'm just glad it's somebody I kind of know rather than a complete stranger. And c'mon, you're not that bad."

Keith bit the inside of his cheek as he looked around the room not sure how to respond to Lance’s last statement just then. He noticed there was really only one bed in the room and looked back at the altean "Do you think they expect us to share a bed?....its just....again we really don't know each other outside of the meetings and dinner..." Lance glanced back at his bed. "And, yeah. . . Um, we can talk to my dad about that if you want. I'm sure once we explain that we don't plan to do anything wild he can get you you're own room if you'd like."

“Well if our parents announce it we'd have to act like we really are to be married don’t we?....it would be weird if I had my own room and didn't stay in yours....isn’t that how marriages go?" Keith really wasn’t sure if that was something in every marriage or not, but he knew it was apart of his father and mothers. Lance thought about it for a moment, looking around his room. "Well, it isn't announced yet so my father would probably be fine with it. And if he for some reason isn't then one of us can take the floor or something. I don't want to force you to sleep in the same bed as me if you don't want to. . . I'm sure we can come up with something. . ." Keith shook his head some "I mean I am fine with it....i have shared beds before with family so...it shouldn’t be to different right?" He looked around the room a bit more taking it in "...didn’t expect you to have a room like this...its a bit plan and you're so...loud all the time"

Lance blinked in surprise when Keith just accepted sleeping in the same bed, was that normal for their culture. He looked around his room while the Keith did, for some reason worried about whether or not he would like it. He blushed a bit at the comment, not sure why, and frowning. "It's not plain," he argued, looking around again. "I just. . . don't have a lot of stuff. . ." He looked back at Keith, smiling a bit. "What were you expecting?"

"A room full of something....flowers or something bright and flashy" he shrugged crossing his arms over his chest "its not what I expected especially from someone like you..." He turned his hands over in the fabric at his sides as he  peeked at Lance not sure what else he should say "so...um...what now?" Lance looked around again, suddenly thinking that flowers would look nice. He thought for a few moments before sighing and shrugging. "I have no idea. . . um. . . we could go on a walk?" he asked, looking down at his hands. He had never had so much free time with Keith before, what would a Galran like to do for fun. "I guess so....probably best i get to learn this place seeing how I am going to be here now" he sighed a bit. Keith had no idea what to do or say he's never been alone like this with Lance especially for this long. He barely knew what to say to just anyone besides his family he isn’t someone who knows how to make friends.

"Yeah. . . it's not too hard to get the hang of though," Lance said, hesitating for a moment before awkwardly holding his arm out for Keith to take if he wanted. He'd seen his father do it for his mother, so maybe he was supposed to do it. Keith blinked as he looked at Lance's arm and then back up at Lance confused as to what he was supposed to do here "Um...I guess it isn’t hard to get the hang of the place...but doesn't hurt to be shown around either, You okay?...is this some...strange handshake for you guys?" Lance stared at him for a moment and then laughed a bit, dropping his arm. "No, it's not. I guess it's a something you do to be polite or something. It's like holding hands but. . . you're holding onto my arm." he said, trying to explain but probably failing. He smiled anyway, stepping outside of his room and waiting for Keith this time.

"If that is the case why not just hold hands instead wouldn’t it be a bit more comfortable?" he asked as he stepped past lance and waited for him to start showing him around "just seems like your arm would get tired with having to hold it up for that long or something..." Lance couldn't help but smile at the comment, shrugging as he closed his door. "I don't know. I never thought about it." He gestured down one end of the long hallway, looking at Keith. "You have seen the dining room and conference room," he said, leading Keith the opposite way. "This way is the throne room, some extra bedrooms, the maids quarters and whatnot. We also have a pretty big library this way, which is where I spend most of my time, actually."

"You like to read?...I wouldn't take you for someone to like read" he mumbled as he followed the man down the hall. Keith brightened slightly when he heard of the library he liked to read and this would probably be the one place he spends all his time at, he found it was easier to escape with books then trying to escape his home. Lance smiled a bit, looking over at Keith and leading him toward the library.  "I guess I'm pretty surprising then," he joked, opening the door for him once they got there. "I've read quite a few of these. My father has a pretty large collection. All kinds of different things."

Keith's eyes light up at the library, it was so big and seemed to have so many different books around a smile formed on his face "wow...this is up for anyone to read?...I.I’d love to get a look at everything" Lance couldn't help but smile when Keith did,finding his excitement contagious. "Yes! It's for everyone. We can come here whenever we want to" Keith turned to look at Lance ignoring his joke "what is it you like reading the most?" The question made Lance's grin even bigger. He lightly grabbed a hold of Keith's hand, pulling him toward the back of the library where the fantasy books were. "My favorites are the stories about adventure. . ." he said, letting go of Keith's hand to run his finger over the spines of each book. "This is my favorite one. . ." he pulled the book out, handing it to Keith. If Lance had known Keith was a reader, he would have been much nicer before now.

Keith’s smile grew when he learned the room was for anyone to join. He blinked when Lances hand touched his own and followed him with a small blush he wasn’t to use to normal touch like this. Looking over the books Keith hummed softly "I...like those stories as well... It always makes me want to go out and have a adventure....though dad would never let me" Lance sighed happily. "Yeah. My dad won't let me do that either. Sometimes I do manage to get to the town though. I've made friends with a man who works at the inn on the outside of town and he is very good at cooking. And then there's siblings that build things. Some time you'll have to meet them." Keith smiled. "You were able to get out?..... I'd like to meet them...maybe...sneak out with you to...see the town have a adventure of our own" he chuckled softly taking the book he was handed. Lance blinked in surprise when Keith called it their adventure but pretended it didn't effect him. "Yeah. . . I would like that. . ."

Keith smiled a little and opened the book reading a bit "d....do the books have to...um stay in here?" Lace smiled. "of course not, Bring it with you if you want." Keith brought the book to his chest "I'd like to read this.... I might end up here a lot" Lance smiled a little "You can come here whenever you want to." He looked around the room in wonder before glancing back to Lance "you always seemed like a bit of a jerk to me...at times" Lance’s cheeks grew a bit warmer when Keith pointed out his rudeness, and he rubbed the back of his neck awkwardly. "Oh. . . um. I was just. . . pretending, I guess. You never seemed interested in friendship or whatever so I just. . . Yeah. Sorry. . ." he stammered, clearing his throat. "Didn't actually mean it."

Keith looked over at Lance as he spoke and shifted from foot to foot "I didn't seem interested? You have to be interested in a friendship?" Keith mumbled a little confused. "I...have never had friends before so I guess... I didn’t know I have to look interested. Sorry I didn't seem interested....the only friend i have I guess would be my father. It's part of why he has always brought me to the meetings he wanted me to try and make friends with someone" He looked back down at his book "I mostly spend my time at home reading or sword training with my uncle's” Lance shrugged. "I guess this is one way to make a friend," he joked. "I'm not super close to my dad. . . So I guess if I didn't sneak out all the time then I wouldn't have friends. Unless book characters count as friends. . ." His face lit up and he turned away from the books to look at Keith in excitement. "Sword training?" he hissed. "That's so cool! Much cooler than archery!"

Keith blushed a little as he looked up at Lance "it is fun, I have been learning it since i could hold one. Dad says it helps sooth some of my anger to when I get to worked up" Keith messed with the book in his arms looking at the floor for a second before looking back up to the Altean "you do archery?....why archery? Not that its a bad thing to learn its just....isn’t it safer to learn up close combat in case someone is to get close enough to you?" Lance shrugged, looking to the side shyly. "I don't know. My father doesn't let me leave the palace grounds so he didn't think I would need that." Keith frowned a little "Just because you don't leave palace grounds doesn’t mean someone cant just somehow get in here to attack you....archery is good but close combat would help you out more in that case"

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Adam rolled his shoulders as he ducked under the alcove that led into the quaint little coffee shop and took a moment to close and shake off his umbrella before stepping inside. Smiling as he looked around, loving the atmosphere and the feel of this shop. It was his favorite and not just because of who ran the shop. Tucking the soaked umbrella into the little bucket near the door for them he stepped past a few tables and headed for his usual booth near the back tucked just slightly behind and to the left of the cashier. Spreading his papers out to get comfortable as he started marking the essays his students had handed in today.

Shiro had heard the bell chime, signalling a new customer walking in, and peeked out of the kitchen window. A soft smile grew wider when he saw just who it was. Shiro quickly grabbed a cheesecake (New York style, of course) and topped it with fresh made blueberry topping before he whipped up a caramel macchiato, making a heart shape in the foam. He nodded to himself as he plated it and walked out to set the tray on the table infront of Adam "Hey there, handsome~ waiting for someone special?"

Adam looked up from the papers he was marking and smiled. " only the most handsome man this universe has ever seen... hmmm but that cheesecake is definitely a close second...especially since you made it " he smiled standing up enough to lean over the table and steal a kiss. " I figured since my lecture ran long today we could walk home together. You forgot your umbrella and i'd hate for you to get soaked!" Shiro leaned into the kiss, humming happily as he pulled back "Well, the shop is closing in about twenty. Want me to whip up some sandwiches to take home?" Adam gave a nod of his head. " yes that sounds lovely and we can warm up the left overs of the stew i made last night to help further warm us up from this horrible weather!" he looked down at the cheesecake over excited about it and happily dug in along with his coffee.

Shiro chuckled, patting his shoulder as he stood. "Alright. Usual club panini?" He asked as he walked into the back. "And since you're eating that now, I may stay open for another hour, give you some time to digest get some of those papers graded, yeah?" Adam nodded and grinned " you know me so well my love! hey you know that i have a bottomless stomach just like you...but yes... some time to grade would be okay by me!" Adam Happlily got back to working on his papers and getting them graded."Savor that coffee!" Shiro called out before he returned to his customers.

An hour later and Shiro had hung his closed sign on the door and turned around to grin at Adam. "You got the bag with the food? Think we have enough sandwiches?" When Shiro hung up the closed sign he was just finishing packing up his students papers and grabbing everything. Hearing his husband he nodded holding the plastic bag up and smiled. " I have it right here. now come why don't we head home and watch your favorite baking competition we tvo'd last weekend while we were away." he suggested wrapping one arm around Shiro and waited for the slightly taller male to grab his umbrella before heading out with him."Only if you make that drink I like. It's been a while since I've had it." He said, grabbing the umbrella and opening the door. Shiro stepped through the door, waiting for his husband to step out before he locked up.Hmm alright!!! tonight is a night for spoiling and cuddling so i will enjoy it as well!" Adam agreed ducking outside after him and then tilting his head in thought.

"Walk the scenic way?" Shiro asked as he locked up the little coffee shop. " yes we're in no rush tonight!" his husbabd reasoned as he turned left to head towards the park. Shiro smiled, leaning to press a kiss to Adam's cheek. "Love you~" he hummed, opening the umbrella and pulling the other man closer." Hmmm i love you as well you silly brat" he laughed lovingly. tilting his head into the kiss, happy to walk with his husband through the park, cuddled in close and asking him about his day

Keith sniffled some as he hid under a slide in the park so he would be out of the rain. The six year old ran away from the orphanage he was stuck at and its not like anyone would of known. Well granted they probably did know, but he also knew that if he returned now he would be punished for it. He sniffled again and pulled his legs to his chest to keep warm, the rain was unexpected and not part of his plan. But what can you do when you're only six years old, without parents and stuck in a place where they don't care for the children.

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