Welcome to "Magic Touch", when you first start reading this story you may think it sounds a lot like "I Put a Spell on You", but it isn't…which you will see as you get further into the chapters. Many thanks to the lovely ladies who help me out with encouragement and pointing out my mistakes. As well as yelling at me to get a move on. ;) You ladies know who you are!

I make no claims to Voltron or any WEP characters.

Enjoy Chapter 1

Mertz

Magic Touch:

Allura sighs as she walks down the hallways of the Castle of Lions late at night. Unable to sleep, she had decided to get up and speak with whoever was on duty in castle control. She hits the button for the door and pauses as she walks in when she hears Keith talking to someone.

"Diana, we have been over this and we went over it before I was transferred, it's over."

Allura looks up to see a beautiful woman up on the screen. With green eyes and ebony hair, she has beautiful classic features and plump red lips. Those glaring eyes meet hers for a moment before the glare moves back to Keith, "Now I know why you are making excuses…are you fucking her?"

Allura watches as Keith turns around in the seat quickly and spots her. He grimaces before turning back to the screen, the tone of his voice showing how furious he is, "Diana, you have just insulted Princess Allura, who rules this planet. I suggest you apologize now."

The woman glares at Keith for a moment more before her eyes drift back to Allura. Her eyes have a glacial look to them as she says, "Sorry, Princess. I didn't mean to insult you."

Allura listens to her apologize, but the look in her eye and tone of her voice suggests the apology is insincere. Allura arches a brow at the woman as she slowly walks toward Keith, "Apology accepted." Her tone is equally insincere as she holds Diana's gaze.

Diana is the first one to look away as she turns her gaze back to Keith, "Keith please…you know how good we are together." She all but purrs that last bit out at him and Keith narrows his gaze at her, "This conversation is over. Good bye Diana."

Keith hits the button turning off the display and pauses a moment before turning to Allura, "I am sorry Princess that you had to hear that."

Allura studies his eyes for a moment before smiling at him, "Keith you don't have to apologize for her. I'm sorry I walked in on such a private conversation. I would have turned around and left when I heard the voices but she saw me behind you before I could."

Waving away Allura's apology, Keith turns back to the screens, "Don't worry about it Princess."

Allura sighs as she stares at the back of the head of the man that has become one of her closest friends, "You know Keith, if you or one of the other members of the force wanted to bring a girlfriend here I would understand."

As Keith whips around in the chair to stare shocked at her, Allura smiles at him, "No one expects you guys to stay single forever Keith."

Keith erases the shocked look off of his face as he turns slightly red, "Princess, I appreciate it, but what you heard me say when you walked in was true. My relationship with Diana is over, she just can't accept that."

Allura's smile widens a bit more, "I take it by that comment you ended the relationship…" As Keith turns away from her, Allura adds, "Sorry, I shouldn't pry."

Keith turns back to her and smiles at her, "It's alright Allura, we've been friends long enough…" He pauses a moment before running his hand through his hair, "I guess she wanted more than I was willing to offer. Military life is no life for a family. I don't want to drag a wife and kids from one planet to another because it wouldn't be fair to them and I won't give up my career, so there you go."

Allura tilts her head at him slightly as she asks, "So you never plan to marry?"

Keith shrugs, "Never say never…let's just say I don't plan on it. If the right woman were to come along that could get me to change my mind though…" He stops and smiles at her, "What about you?"

Allura lets out a deep breath, "Well…I will have to marry eventually. But I just turned twenty…I'm not ready yet." She smiles at him, "And I doubt I will get to choose for love…my marriage will be a political one I'm afraid."

A dark look crosses Keith's face, "Don't settle for someone who will only make you miserable Allura. Life is too short for that."

Allura smiles at him, Always my protector… "Well, thanks for the talk…I better get back to bed. The Commander is a cruel man that makes us get up before the sun rises for practice."

She watches as Keith chuckles, just what she wanted him to do. He looks up at her, a devilish look in his eyes, "Yes…the Lieutenant has been known to call him worse names for that."

Allura laughs at that then says, "Good night Keith." and turns to walk out of the room.

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Lotor walks down the hallways of Castle Doom heading towards Haggar's lab. He doesn't bother to knock on the door and walks in demanding, "Is it ready old witch?"

Haggar pours a small amount of green colored liquid into a vial and turns to hand it to Lotor, "Yes my Prince, your love potion for the Princess Allura is ready."

Lotor takes the vial from her and studies the contents. He turns his yellow eyes back on Haggar, "Will it work as I specified? I do not want her able to turn to anyone else."

An evil laugh escapes Haggar, "Yes, I mixed a bit of magic in with this potion. Get Princess Allura to drink this, be the first to kiss her and she will burn for you and only for you, for four days."

A smirk crosses Lotor's face and then he turns to Haggar, "Kiss her on the lips?"

Haggar shakes her head, "It can be anywhere as long as your lips are the first to touch her skin."

Lotor lets out an evil laugh and turns to walk to the door, "I leave for Arus now."

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Allura lies back on the blanket that was placed on the ground for their picnic. Her eyes are closed as she enjoys the warmth of the sun on her face. Allura lets out a deep sigh as she listens to the boys' comments and laughter.

After several days of hard practice in the lions, Coran announced that he thought the force needed a break and told them to take the afternoon off. Keith had been reluctant at first, but Coran reminded him that an exhausted Voltron force wasn't as likely to be ready for an attack. They need some relaxation or eventually they would all crack under the strain.

Lance was the first one to suggest a picnic in a nearby meadow. They would be close enough to the castle in case of attack yet far enough away to be able to enjoy themselves. Hunk and Pidge quickly seconded the idea and Keith reluctantly agreed only after insisting they make sure they had their blasters on them.

Lance had rolled his eyes at Keith, but had agreed so they could leave. After a lovely lunch the boys had decided to play soccer in the field. Allura declined playing with them and decided to enjoy the warmth of the afternoon.

Feeling warm and a bit sleepy, Allura turns onto her side to watch the boys play. She laughs as Hunk misses a kick at the ball and Pidge runs around him to kick it away from him. Her eyes drift around the meadow and fall upon some flowers on the other side. Those would make a nice bouquet for Nanny to enjoy…

Allura rises from the blanket and slowly walks across the field. She turns her head when she hears Keith's voice calling to her, "Princess, don't go too far."

Always my protector… She thinks and smiles to herself as she waves at him in acknowledgement. She reaches the flowers and slowly begins to pick them.

Keith stops playing and watches Allura as she picks the flowers. Not liking the distance she is away from them, Keith turns to Lance, "I'm going over by the Princess."

Lance rolls his eyes at him and turns back to continue playing with Hunk and Pidge as Keith starts walking across the meadow.

Allura's eyes drift over the flowers and spots some pretty blue ones by the tree line, "Those would be perfect to finish the bouquet." She walks over to them, bends over to pick them and lets out a short scream when she feels a hand grabbing at her waist.

Lotor laughs in her ears, "Now you will be mine…"

Allura drops the flowers as she tries to break away from Lotor but his hands grab her arms and holds her close to him. Releasing one arm for a moment, Lotor quickly pulls a vial out of his pocket and uses his teeth to remove the stopper. He grabs Allura's face, "Come here!" and forces the vial into her mouth. After he empties it into her mouth, he pushes his hand over her mouth and nose, forcing her to swallow it.

Allura, needing air, finally swallows the foul tasting potion then manages to get away from Lotor's hand and draws a deep breath. She listens to Lotor's laugh as he grab's her, "Now to finish it."

"GET YOUR HANDS OFF OF HER!"

Distracted by Keith's voice, Lotor turns his head and Allura takes the opportunity to knee him between the legs. His grip on her arm loosens as he howls in pain. Allura breaks free from his hold and runs for Keith.

Lotor quickly stands upright again, "NO!" and tries to run after her. Keith aims his laser gun and opens fire on him. Lotor jumps away from the shot and turns to run back into the forest.

Allura reaches Keith and he grabs her arm, "Let's get back to the others!"

They run together across the field and meet up with Lance, Hunk and Pidge midway. Keith bends over, grabbing his knees as he pulls in deep breaths. Lance looks around, "Where's Lotor?"

Keith stands back upright, "He took off, let's get the Princess back to the castle."

Pidge looks away from Lance and Keith to study Allura. Her face is pale and tears are beginning to form in her eyes, "Ah, Keith…"

Keith looks down at Pidge then follows his pointing finger to see Allura falling apart. Tears running down her cheeks; Allura lets out a sob and starts to sink to the ground. Keith grabs her and pulls her up into his arms, "It's alright Allura…"

Allura pushes her face into his neck and continues to cry. Grimacing, Keith turns to Lance, "Back to the castle now!"

Lance nods, grabs Pidge and turns to run for the horses. Hunk stands by Keith with his laser gun out, standing guard, as Keith continues to try to calm Allura down.

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Lotor stands within the shadows of the trees and watches with fury running through his veins as the Commander holds Allura close to him, "That interfering bastard! How dare he touch what is mine!" His eyes move to Hunk as he holds the blaster high, "Damn! I will never get near her now."

He turns around and quickly walks back to his ship.

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Lance and Pidge ride up with the horses and Keith tries to set Allura back onto her feet. Allura clings to Keith and sobs all the harder. Keith lets out a deep sigh, "Alright Allura, I'm going to hand you to Hunk until I get up on my horse, alright?"

Keith passes Allura over to Hunk and quickly climbs into the saddle. He reaches down as Hunk hands Allura up to him and pulls her close to him again. Keith starts for the castle with the others bringing up the rear. He holds onto the reins with one hand, the other is wrapped around Allura to keep her close to him.

Allura slowly starts to calm down and utters between deep breaths, "Why can't he leave me alone?"

Keith lets out a deep breath and turns his head to place a kiss on Allura's forehead before answering her, "I don't know Allura…"

A small gasp escapes Allura and Keith turns his head to look into her eyes, "You alright?" Allura manages a small nod then lays her head back down on Keith's shoulder. She closes her eyes as a yearning to stay close to Keith fills her.

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They arrive back at the castle and are met in front by Coran and a fussing Nanny, "My Princess! That detestable Lotor didn't hurt you did he?"

Keith lowers Allura to the ground and into Nanny's waiting arms, before dismounting and meeting Coran's eyes. Coran arches a brow at him, "Commander, what happened?"

Letting out a deep breath, Keith tells of following Allura across the meadow and Lotor's attack on her. He ends with, "He forced something in her mouth Coran. I think Dr. Gorma should check her out."

Coran's worried gaze moves to Allura, "Princess?"

Allura tiredly rubs her face, "It was some kind of liquid. He held my mouth and nose shut forcing me to swallow it. I feel fine though."

Nanny speaks up before anyone else has a chance to, "You are going to Dr. Gorma, come along." She grabs Allura's hand and drags her into the castle.

Keith lets out a deep sigh, "Coran, I don't know what was in that liquid, but knowing Lotor, I doubt it was a health tonic."

Coran nods his head, "I will go make sure the doctor runs every test possible. Excuse me." Keith watches as Coran walks back into the castle.

Lance dismounts beside Keith and turns to him, "Do you think she will be alright?"

Keith nods to him, "As sick as that bastard is, I don't think he would do anything to Allura that would permanently harm her."

Lance's expression becomes grim, "Let's hope not."

They hand the reins to their horses over to the awaiting groom and head into the castle.

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Keith enters the dining room that night to find one person missing. He takes his place at the table and turns to Coran, "Isn't Princess joining us?"

Coran shakes his head, "No, after Dr. Gorma ran his tests, Nanny dragged Allura to her room and is forcing her to stay there tonight and rest."

Out of the corner of his eye, Keith notices Lance rolling his eyes but doesn't acknowledge it as he asks, "Is Princess alright?"

Coran nods at him, "So far the doctor has found nothing wrong. However the blood test results won't be back until morning."

Keith nods his head at Coran and then turns his attention to his dinner and the rest of the men around him.

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Late that night, Allura tosses and turns in her bed, unable to settle down and fall asleep. She turns over onto her back, I don't understand what is wrong with me… She closes her eyes as a slow burning need begins to fill her and an image fills her mind, Keith…

The image becomes more defined from the time she saw him in his bathing suit. In her mind's eye she can see the rippling muscles of his arms and chest, the slim tapered waist and the outline of his buttocks as his wet swim suit clung to him. The image continues with the way the sun made his ebony hair shine and the water that was clinging to his skin as he rested on the ground after swimming.

A small moan escapes Allura as she feels the nipples of her breasts become taunt and heaviness begins between her legs. I need to be by Keith… The burning need becomes uncontrollable and Allura throws back her blankets and rises from her bed.

Allura walks out of her room and quickly down the hallway to the area the rest of the Force sleeps. Breathing deeply, she opens Keith's door and walks inside. She stops to allow her eyes to adjust to the near darkness, the only visible light in the room from the moon outside.

Her eyes find the location of the bed and the man sleeping within it. An overwhelming desire to touch him fills Allura and she walks to the bed. As she sits down on the mattress, Keith sits up and grabs her. Allura lets out a small scream and Keith's voice is heard, "Allura?"

A moment later the room fills with light as Keith turns on the lamp beside his bed. He turns back to Allura, "What are you doing in here? Are you alright Princess?"

Allura doesn't answer, her eyes move over his form and when she finally reaches out to touch his cheek, his name breathlessly leaves her lips, "Keith…"

Keith watches Allura closely, her flushed face and darkened eyes alerting him to something he never thought he would see in Allura while she is looking at him. He takes her hand away from his cheek, "Allura, what's going on?"

A whimpering sound leaves her as she reaches for him again, "Need…please…"

Understanding dawns on Keith as he grabs her hand to stop her, "Lotor that bastard…" He throws off his blankets and rises from the bed, pulling Allura up with him. Allura wraps her arms around him and lays her cheek against his chest, a small sound of relief leaving her.

Keith wraps his arm around her back and leads her out of the room, "Come on Allura, we need to get you to MedTech."