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〔 @blazerought 〕post s7.
If you told him a few years ago that he would one day be the Commander of a massive ship, Humanity’s front lines of defense, Shiro would’ve laughed. The IGF Atlas, first of it’s kind in Earth’s history, being a part of the Universe rather than an untouched outlier. He was proud. Proud to be it’s Commander and proud to be protecting Earth with it.
“ Commander Shirogane ? ” His attention was drawn to a young cadet, single stripe, fresh into the academy. A smile formed on his face seeing this. Humanity had just gone through what was it’s first near extinction and yet,... they were already ready to fight. Seeing such a young face giving their all to protect the people they loved was something he’d never get sick of seeing. “ You asked to be alerted IMMEDIATELY when the head of Voltron awakened, Sir. ”
“ He’s up ? ” The Cadet nodded, still in their salute. “ Yes, Commander. ” Shiro couldn’t spare much more than a thank you as he motioned past the Cadet. His feet picked up speed under him as he trekked the path to the Garrison’s Medical wing. He couldn’t get there fast enough, his arms pumping, heart racing along with him just to get there. He was awake. Only deemed stable thirty eight hours ago. HE WAS FINALLY AWAKE.
Takashi’s hand caught him on the edge of a corner, slowing him down just enough to help him stop. His breath was slightly labored and his steps slowed to a speedy walk as he made his way towards Keith’s recovery room door. His heart was still pounding when he stood before the door and he was recognized as an authorized visitor by the Garrison’s security protocol. The door came open with a hiss and his eyes caught a mop of disheveled hair made even messier by white gauze. — Breath caught in his throat now, his eyes stung something awful with stubborn tears at the sight. Shiro’s smile was automatic, heart slowly settling as relief washed over him, “ Keith. ”