*Peaks from a corner* hi, sorry for being gone so long but I'm slowly getting back into writing. Plan to update some stories that need to be updated but until then enjoy this one. Thanks again for stopping by and see you later.

Shiro groaned as his alarm blared in his ear on Monday morning. His prosthetic arm reached over to hit the snooze button. He slowly made his way to the bathroom to begin his morning routine of showering and shaving. He went to his closet to put on his black shirt and slacks and white vest with the company logo on it and name tag. After feeding his black cat and grabbing his breakfast, Shiro made his way to work at the amusement and family center called Voltron. It was owned by the Altea family and had multiple locations across the country. The place's mascot was a giant robot made out of five mechanical lions. The owner took inspiration from a cartoon from his childhood. Each lion represented a different area of the park. The blue lion was the water park and aquarium and managed by a guy named Lance. The red lion was the action zone with rope courses, rock climbing walls and obstacle courses. This was managed by Keith and for some reason a rival to Lance. The green lion was an interactive science museum and managed by the youngest manager of the group, Katie but goes by the name Pidge. The yellow lion was the food court run by a man named Hunk who started working as a chef there and climbed his way through the ranks. The black lion was where the arcade and laser tag arena was located and Shiro's area to manage. He used to work there during his high school days until he left to join the army. He was medically discharged after losing his arm to an IED. He was grateful for the support his friends and family gave him and was surprised when the CEO of the Altea Corporation asked if Shiro would like to work at Voltron Park again as assistant manager to the Black Lion Arcade. He was quickly promoted to manager after Zarkon, the original manager, retired a few months into being brought on. Shiro became a leader to the other managers and was always willing to offer advice or extra help when needed. He still had to answer to Coran who was in charge of everything but was more than happy to let Shiro handle the day to day things unless it was necessary for Coran to step in. Shiro always arrived a few minutes early to check the machines and made sure everything was stocked and ready to go. The workers at the arcade loved Shiro and would always brag at how great a boss he was but he would always deflect the praise as he was simply doing his job.

It was close to noon and that meant lunch time for Shiro so before he would head down to Hunk's area, he checked in with Thace who worked the check in of the laser tag arena.
"Hey Thace, everything going smoothly," he asked.
"Well, one of the patrons complained that their gun wasn't working properly in the last match. Personally if you ask me, he just sucks at it," Thace chuckled.
Thace pointed the person out, a teenager, who looked a bit put out. He was still wearing the vest and holding the laser gun. Shiro checked the scoreboard and noticed the kid's abysmal score and shook his head. He's dealt with these kinds of people before and knew just what to say.
"Excuse me, I understand there was an issue with your laser gun," he asked politely.
"Yeah, the stupid thing's broken," the teenager snapped.
"May I take a look at it," Shiro asked calmly.
The kid practically shoved it into his hands but Shiro gave it his once over to show due diligence. Once he did, he gave his report.
"Seems to work fine to me. What was wrong with it in the arena?"
"Well, it wouldn't register my shots. I'd shoot at someone but it wouldn't give me the hit. I've been playing at this arena for months and I always seem to get this same stupid gun," the kid whined.
"Well, keep trying and maybe one day you can get the top score," he answered politely. Then, his tone got more serious. "But in the meantime, I suggest you not be so rough with the equipment. Don't think I haven't been paying attention to you throwing the vest and gun down on the ground after your matches. Do it again, and I will ban you. Am I clear?"
The kid cowered and nodded meekly. Shiro took the kid's vest and gun behind the counter to make sure it wasn't really broken after his lunch break. The layout of the park was pentagonal with each of the areas at the five points. The Black Lion Arcade at the top with walkways connecting them and towards the center, which had a giant fountain and a square with a gift shop and small food vendors. Upon going to the left was where the Red Lion's Action Zone was; to the right was the Green Lion's Scientific Discovery Museum and Planeterium. Going further down to the Blue Lion's Water World and Aquarium on the left and the Yellow Lion's Food Pit on the right.

Shiro walked his way to the Food Pit for his usual order of Hunk's chicken club sandwich and sweet potato fries. Perks of working the park is getting a discount for food and Hunk's food was always excellent. Shiro sat down in a quiet area away from guests to enjoy his meal when his work phone went off. The managers used a messenger app to communicate more efficiently with each other when problems arose. Today it seemed to have been going crazy.

Lance: Just got a Code #2 in the Tadpole Pond. Had to shut it down for the day and it was packed! :(
Keith: Had a protein spill in The Guantlet.
Shiro: Guys, I'm trying to eat here.
Hunk: yeah seriously, gross.
Pidge: would it be bad if I said there was a Code Red here at the museum?
Shiro: What?! How bad?!
Pidge: relax, it was a minor cut. Kid got too close to an area that was a no go zone and scrapped her knee. Parents were pretty understanding but I gave them a voucher for a free ice cream cone.
Shiro: Good thinking, nice work.
Keith: So, does anyone know what the meeting's going to be about?
Lance: What meeting?
Hunk: Did you not read Coran's e-mail this morning?
Lance: I hardly ever read those e-mails
Shiro: Lance, e-mails from Coran are always important. They might have some information you may need to know.
Lance: half the time it's just useless corporate jargon that doesn't really affect us anyway
Pidge: well this one does. He didn't say in his message what exactly, just that we need to meet in his office after closing.
Lance: ah, but I have a date tonight!
Keith: when do you not have a date *eye roll emoji*
Hunk: oh, is it that one girl you thought was Emma Watson but totally wasn't?
Lance: She had a British accent! It was really convincing!
Pidge: right, Hermione Granger from Harry Potter just happened to be using the same dating app and stumble across your profile.
Shiro: okay, I think we should all get back to work now. See you guys at the meeting.
Lance: always gotta remind us
Keith: it's not like you're really working.
Lance: piss off, Keith!
Hunk: no fighting
Shiro: chill out you two
Lance: sorry
Keith: sorry

Shiro just smiled and shook his head. He finished his lunch and made his way back to the arcade when he saw a young woman with sun kissed skin and snow white hair. She was standing by the fountain admiring the pink juniberry flowers that surrounded it. She was wearing a light blue blouse and black pencil skirt and white heels. She looked stunning and Shiro's breath left him. She turned to see Shiro staring at her who quickly looked away. She giggled and walked closer to him.
"Hello there," she smiled and gazing down at his name tag. "Shiro."
"Yes, hello there Miss?"
"Allura."
That rung a bell for him but he wasn't sure why at the moment. He cleared his throat and looked back at the flowers.
"I see you like the flowers."
"Oh yes, the juniberries are my absolute favorite," Allura replied.
"The CEO of Altea Corp, made it a requirement for all the parks for the landscape."
"It certainly brightens everything up."
"Have you been to the park before?"
"Oh yes, I used to go all the time as a child."
"And which one is your favorite."
"Oh I love all of them."
"You have to pick one."
Allura thought for a moment.
"I do enjoy visiting the Black Lion Arcade," she said with a wink.
That caused Shiro to blush. A brief pause fell upon them till Shiro checked his watch.
"I need to get back to work."
"Might I inquire as to which lion you work at?"
"I'm at the arcade."
"Oh, did the new dance machine come in yet?"
"Just installed it yesterday. Big hit with the kids. Best time to get on the machine is an hour before we close because that's when most of the crowd has left."
"I'll be sure to do that. You have a good day, Shiro," she said as she walked toward the gift shop.
Shiro watched her leave and head back to the arcade.

The park finally closed at 5 PM and after finishing their end of the day routines, all five managers were heading to the ticket stand where Coran's office was for their meeting. Lance was still not happy about having to cancel his date.
"It's so unfair! It took me days just to get her number!"
"Days, huh? Sounds like you're getting better," smirked Pidge.
"Yeah didn't it used to be weeks," remarked Hunk.
"Her standards must be pretty low to hand her digits to you," quipped Keith.
"I am a great catch! You guys are such jerks!"
"Settle down guys; Coran's waiting on us," said Shiro.
They made it to the ticket office and made their way to the small meeting room. They waited patiently for the orange-haired mustached man to enter.
"Evening chaps," he greeted heartily.
"Hey," the managers responded.
"Right, I will get straight to the point. Corporate has asked us to train the newest head manager of a park that's opening up over in Texas. This person wanted to know what it's like working at each of the different areas to help them run everything smoothly. However, while they are training no one is to know of their true position. That information stays in this room."
"Relax Coran. Whoever this guy is, I'll take him under my wing and teach him everything I know," said Lance as he leaned back in his chair.
"Oh, I never said it was a guy. It's a female," Coran corrected.
Lance jolted back in his seat which caused him to fall backward. Pidge, Hunk and Keith began to laugh while both Shiro and Coran tried to hold it in. It was this moment that the person Coran was talking about walked in.
"My goodness, are you alright," asked the soft voice.
That made Shiro's hairs stand on end. While she went to help Lance up, Shiro couldn't believe the new manager Coran was talking about was the young woman he met by the fountain. Once Coran managed to gather his composure, he addressed her.
"Everyone, meet Allura."
The others greeted her while Shiro just looked on in shock. Allura walked over to him and offered her hand to shake his with.
"I look forward to working with you, Shiro."
That seemed to have brought Shiro back to reality. He smiled, stood up and shook her hand.
"Likewise."

I may continue this one if there's enough positive response for it.