Okay, it’s been on my mind since seeing this lovely post by @fairytalesofstarlight, but I needed it. I need Coran stress eating goodies. Thank you for providing wonder inspiration. It was too perfect.
As was giving Coran his slightly longer hair. I just stan the man with the ponytail. And with Matt sporting one, too, you’d think he was trying to be like his uncle.
Now I wanna go and watch Big Hero 6....
Anyway! I hope y’all enjoy this one.
Until next time!
Summary: After Keith opens up about what he remembers of his muddled past, a visitor comes to Jé-rouges. Lance gets drunk and runs his mouth, Hunk doesn't think about pink elephants, Pidge isn't spying, Allura isn't scarred for life and Shiro isn't wearing one of Adam's shirts.
Most of these things are lies. The truth is a bit more complicated, and Keith's going to need to be hit over the head with it.
Rating: Explicit overall, Mature for this chapter.
Pairing: Keith/Lance, (background Adam/Shiro)
Word Count: 8,938 (this chapter)
Preview:
"Ahhh, I'm sorry lovely, I know that wasn't funny."
"No it was, and I missed your stupid jokes so much, I'm just mad that I can't let you know I thought it was funny without encouraging you to make more until you land on a truly terrible one, ugh!" Keith says smacking Lance on the side.
"Awww, you missed me and my bad jokes?"
"God yes. I even missed Pidge texting me pictures of bats and asking 'Is this you?’"
"Did you miss me drawing mullets on them and sending them back to her?"
"Wait, you're the one doing that?"
Lance gasps, "Of course it's me! Who did you think it was?"
"Matt!"
"Oh my GOD, what the fuck, Keith? It's been two years, can you at least just pretend you think I'm funnier than Matt for once?" Lance says and Keith's laughing so he starts too.
(I’ll post the shit about everyone in the au once I finish writing it, I just wanted to post this bc @mepft and I love it)
((Allura and Coran are human btw))
Things the galra babes have eaten/drank bc they didn’t know what it was:
Galra!Lance
A marble
The whole banana Allura gave him. Literally just bit through the peel and everything.
Tried to eat a cactus bc it looked like some alien fruit he had before.
Coran helped him get the needles out of his mouth.
He drank Allura’s soap detergent. Just drank it. He burped bubbles.
Drank beer with Keith and they threw the bottles bc they didn’t like it.
(”Shiro, it tasted like Akorandus piss!””How do you know what that tastes like, Lance?””Ummmm-”)
Galra!Keith
As stated above, drank beer and threw the bottle.
He tried to eat a candle once. (”I’m sorry, it smelled good!)
Tried to eat a butterfly and Allura hit him with her shoe.
Proceed to bite her shoe.
He ate play-doh bc it was salty and tasted good to him.
He drank bleach. Literally just grabbed the jug and drank from it.
Allura freaked out but nothing happened bc he’s an alien man.
Galra!Shiro
Has only eaten two weird things.
He cooked a robin after Allura taught him how to use the stove and ate it. Allura cried.
He thought it was worth it bc it was good.
Accidentally ate a battery bc he was playing with it and when he had it in his mouth, Lance startled him and he swallowed it.
I was looking at the au (this thing) and I wanted to write a drabble about Shiro choking on the battery so here we go--
@mepft look
“Coran, what is this?” The ex-galra commander questioned, looking up from the cylindrical shape in his large hands, yellow orbs staring at it.
Coran turned his attention from the book in his hands to the alien sitting on his couch, brow quirking slightly.
“That’s a battery, Shiro.”
It has only been a week since the man had come home to three aliens sitting in his living room with his daughter. It had taken almost an hour of begging for Allura to convince Coran to not tell the Garrison about the three, the young woman swearing they wouldn’t break anything. From what he learned from the eldest of them, they weren’t planning on staying for much longer anyways, Shiro having stated they needed to return to the shack Allura had found them hiding away in.
Luckily for the older man, they didn’t live in the city, so he wasn’t worried about any neighbors learning about the creatures staying in his home.
“Is it edible?” Shiro’s voice knocked Coran from his thoughts and he was quick to turn around, eyes wide as he stared at the galra.
Shiro had the battery sticking out of his mouth, sharp teeth being so close to breaking through it. Allura would kill him if he let one of them die seeing as she had grown close to them, so he was starting to tell him it was not when the second eldest of the creatures came bursting through the doors with a young dog in his arms.
Lance had finally let himself relax around the humans, having stopped speaking his native tongue by this point.
“Shiro, look what I found! Allura said it’s called a puppy!” Lance’s voice was loud, having not been used to trying to keep his voice at a normal volume, and the older galra visibly jumped. In moments, the battery was passing his lips and he was making a choked noise as he accidentally swallowed the object, yellow orbs wide in surprise. In seconds, both Coran and Lance were at his sides, the puppy in the other alien’s arms whining.
“Shiro! Are you okay!” Coran sounded almost panicked, eyes wide as he placed his hands on the other’s shoulders. Lance’s blue orbs were glued to his friend, his worry obvious as he watched the other have a coughing fit.
Once Shiro had finished coughing, he raised a large hand to his throat and turned his attention to his friend, eyes narrowed.
“Never scare me like again!”
Coran just stared as the two, silence falling over him.
How about "Looking helpless before they collasp" for your AU where Keith is the Altean prince.
@aquaburst07
Another one for the Whump Bingo and this one is part of my Kallura Role Swap AU Hope you all enjoy this!
Keith panted as he held the sword and blocked the training robot’s attack. He grunted and then swiftly sliced the bot in half. He caught his breath as the robot fell to the floor and was swiftly teleported away to be repaired.
“Alright,” Keith said as he wiped his forehead and held up his sword. “Two more rounds-”
The door to the training deck opened. Keith jumped as he spotted Coran enter it. “Allura? Are you in here?” He halted once he spotted Keith and waved. “Oh, apologies Prince Keith. I was just looking for Allura. Did she wander in here?”
Keith swallowed as he shook his head. “No, I think she went to Pidge’s room to play with the mice.” Even though the mice were linked to him thanks to the cryo chamber, they seemed way more attached and fond of Allura. Although, considering she had more patience with them that was probably for the best.
He wiped away more sweat. “Also, don’t call me ‘Prince’. I never liked formal titles.”
Shiro never liked them either, but he could always smile and pretend he did. Keith wasn’t quite good at that skill.
“Ah, I see,” Coran said as he straightened his posture. “Sorry, but it’s the military training in me. Bit of instinct to be polite you know?”
Keith shut his eyes. He wasn’t in the mood for the man’s ramblings. “Look, do you need anything else?”
Coran frowned. “No..but are you training?” He gestured to Keith’s sword. “I thought Prince Shiro told you to rest?”
Keith winced, but held up his sword. “I’m fine, thanks.”
“You did look rather exhausted after having to power the castle that long distance,” Coran continued, “and that was a long battle.”
“I’m fine, Shiro worries too much,” Keith said as he got into his stance. “Now, if you’ll excuse me I-”
The world suddenly seem to tilt and Keith’s legs began to wobble.
“Keith?” Coran called out, but he sounded so distant.
Keith grasped his head. “Sorry..just..feeling dizzy.” His legs than gave out and Keith felt a pair of arms catch him as he blacked out.
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Keith could hear voices as he felt hands touch his head.
“Why was he sword training?” a voice that sounded an awful lot like Shiro’s.
“I have no clue, Prince Shiro,” said a voice that sounded like Coran. “I was just looking for Allura when I stumbled upon him.”
Keith groaned as he forced his eyes to open. The figures were blurry, but they became clear and he saw both Shiro and Coran hovering over him.
“Keith, you alright?” Shiro asked as assisted him to sit up.
“Yeah,” Keith replied as massaged his head. “What happened?”
“You fainted,” Coran stated patted his shoulder. “From exhaustion I wager.”
“Yes,” Shiro said as his eyes narrowed and locked onto his brother. “I thought I told you to get some rest.”
Keith sheepishly rubbed his neck. “I...felt fine and I wanted to get some training in.”
Shiro sighed. “I get that, but you have to stop overexerting yourself.” He shook as head. “I swear you are just as bad as Father was.”
Keith narrowed his eyes and blushed. “I am not-”
“Why don’t I escort Keith to his room?,” Coran declared as he clapped his hands. “Better to rest there than to argue here.”
The Altean brothers glanced to Coran, and it occurred to Keith they both probably forget he was even there.
“Thanks,” Shiro said as he helped Keith up, “but I should-”
“It’s no problem for me,” Coran interjected as he wrapped his arm around Keith’s shoulders. “I believe you had mentioned you needed to go your plans for the training sessions tomorrow.”
Shiro looked hesitant to leave Keith, but then squeezed his eyes shut. “Alright, but please try to get him to at least nap.” He ruffled Keith’s hair. “He has a habit of slipping away when he assumes no one is watching.”
Keith pouted. Honestly, would Shiro EVER stop treating him like a little kid?
“Will do,” Coran said as he tugged on Keith’s arm. “I’ve had to keep up with Allura for years. I’m certain Keith isn’t anything worse.”
“You be surprised,” Shiro said and then looked to Keith. “I’ll come check on you later.”
Keith nodded as he let Coran lead him out and remained silent until they reached his room. “You don’t have to babysit me, Coran,” Keith replied as he let himself flop on the bed. “I promise not to go anywhere.”
“I can see that,” Coran said as he sat on the edge of the bed. “Although, I am wondering why you push yourself so much?”
Keith raised his head and hoped staring at the man would drive him away. When he remained, he sighed. “It’s nothing.”
“Considering you’re so determine to do so, I beg to differ.”
Keith ran a hand through his hair. “I..look, I just don’t to be useless.”
Coran raised an eyebrow. “Useless? What on Earth sparked that idea into your head?”
Keith looked up to him. “My brother, the only family I have left, has to go out there and fight with the other paladins.” He glanced to his hands. “Meanwhile, all I can do is keep the castle running.”
He should be out there, fighting side by side with Shiro. He should be protecting him. Instead, since Keith didn’t have a lion, he had to stay behind and let Shiro act as the shield for him.
“Ah, I see,” Coran said as he grasped his chin. “Yes, sitting on the sidelines can feel rather frustrating.” He raised a hand. “Although, that is hardly the case with you.”
Keith blinked. “What do you mean?”
“The paladins need the castle for support, and not to mention from what I’ve seen it does provide extra firepower when needed.” He pointed to Keith. “You are very useful.”
Keith frowned as he leaned forward. “I don’t feel like it.” Shiro was always the one protecting him growing up. Even more so after the war with the Galra started and Keith’s loyalties were questioned thanks to what he inherited from his mother.
“It’s often hard to see one’s own merits,” Coran said, “but I promise you are vital to this team.”
Keith gave a half smile. He had assumed Coran to be a rather silly man, but he was starting to see there was more to him than that. “Thanks.”
Coran gave a smile and rubbed the back of his head. “I just wish I was more useful.”
Keith frowned. “What do you mean?”
“Well, I’m not that helpful on the bridge, am I?” He gave a small sigh. “I don’t even understand how this castle works.”
Keith rubbed his neck. “Um..well, I could teach you.” Coran looked at him intrigued. “I mean, I only know the basics of the whole place, but I could teach you what you should know during battles to give me a hand.”
Coran’s eyes brightened slightly as he nodded. “I would appreciate that.
Keith found himself giving a small smile in return. It seemed he did share something in common with the odd human after all.
“Let’s start tomorrow,” Coran said as he stood up. “In the meantime, why don’t you get some rest? Then perhaps I’ll fetch you for some quality bonding time with the other paladins. I believe they were making plans to try some games.”
Keith shifted uneasily and rubbed his shoulder. “I’m...not too good at socializing.”
“Then it’s a perfect way for you to practice,” Coran said as he stood up to leave. “You have a good rest now.”
“I’ll try,” Keith said as he watched him leave and then flopped back on his bed. He shut his eyes and decided that perhaps he would go for that nap.
