It started out as a normal class, and then it dissolved into madness. The semester was coming to a close and they were deciding what to do as a celebration. Shiro was happy that the class was ending. He needed it for his graduate degree, but he really did not like math. He was packing up his textbook as he tuned into the current discussion.

"I think we should make pancakes," one of his classmates suggested.

"Excellent idea," Professor Coran commended.

"What is a 'pancake'?" a slightly accented voice asked from the side of the room. A collective gasp rose up from the room.

"Allura, have you never had pancakes?" the girl next to the foreigner asked.

"I don't believe we have those in Altea, Uncle," she said thoughtfully.

"Well, a pancake is a flat disk that is made from flour and some other things. It's typically serves at breakfast," Professor Coran explained.

"Is it sweet like an actual cake?" Allura asked curiously.

"No, not exactly," their professor replied.

"Can we get back to planning?" a voice whined.

"I think we should do waffles."

"I want eggs."

The conversation turned back to their celebration and away from pancakes. They eventually settled on eggs and bacon with various sides. However, Shiro couldn't stop thinking about Allura and how she may not ever get to try pancakes now. He watched as class ended and the white haired foreigner walked out of class, her hair flowing behind her from the motion. A plan formed in his head. He was going to do this.


Allura pushed her glasses up her nose before returning back to her laptop. Ever since her Uncle Coran mentioned pancakes, she had been curious to learn more about them. She was glad she came to this country, though. She got to meet her Uncle for the first time, she had great classes, and now she was learning about pancakes. Suddenly there was a knock at the door.

"Just a minute!" She called out as she quickly closed her laptop and walked over to her door. She was slightly surprised to see Shiro standing on the other side. She had a couple of classes with him, but they rarely saw each other outside of class. Although they did study together on various occasions and he did show her around when she first arrived in town.

"Shiro, may I help you with something?" she asked him.

"Pancakes," he replied. Allura's head tilted in confusion.

"Pancakes?" she repeated. "What about them?"

Shiro blushed before clearing his throat, "I mean, do you want to go for pancakes? You mentioned in class that you've never had them and I figured that maybe you and I could go out for pancakes since you won't be having any in class."

"You want to take me out for pancakes?" She asked as her eyes lit up at the prospect.

"I-it's not a date or anything," Shiro stammered.

"I'd love to! Let me just get my shoes on," Allura exclaimed as she slipped on a pair of flats and closed the door behind them. "Lead the way."


Shiro and Allura walked arm in arm towards a local diner called 'The Castle" which was known to serve breakfast all day. Shiro held the door open for Allura as they entered. As they were waiting for a server, a voice called out to them.

"Hey, Shiro! What's up?" the stranger said. They turned to see a group of teens sitting in a large corner booth.

"Lance, how are you?" Shiro said as he smiled and walked over to them.

"Hello there, and who is this lovely lady?" Lance asked as he eyed Allura. Shiro unconsciously wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her closer to him.

"This is Allura. She's an exchange student at my school. Her uncle is a math professor," Shiro explained.

"Is she your girlfriend?" the guy next to him asked as he looked from Shiro down to his arm around Allura's waist. Shiro noticed where he was looking and blushed before removing his arm.

"Shiro, I am very curious now. How do you know this group of boys?" Allura asked.

"Keith, Lance, Hunk, and Pidge are all high school students at my old high school. I go back from time to time. Also, Pidge is a girl," Shiro explained.

"Well, it's lovely to meet you all," Allura told them.

"How about you two sit with us?" Lance asked.

Shiro looked at Allura, "Is it alright with you?"

"I don't mind a bit," she said as she slid in next to the boy that had been called Keith.

"So, Allura, where are you from?" Pidge asked.

"I come from a place called Altea. It's not on a lot of your maps I've noticed," Allura replied. She looked over at the boy sitting next to her. He was doodling all over his placemat.

"What are you drawing?" She asked him, causing him to jump.

"Oh, um, this is just concept art," he sheepishly explained.

"Concept art for what?" Shiro asked.

"Keith thinks he can make his own comic series. Crazy, right?" Lance remarked.

"I think it's interesting, actually," Hunk said. Lance gave his best friend a weird look.

"What?" Hunk asked. Lance just shook his head. The server came over to the table to take their order.


They continued to talk about miscellaneous things until their food came out. A large plate of pancakes was placed in front of Allura. The table all turned to watch her, having been informed of their purpose for coming to the diner. Allura smiled at them before picking up her fork and knife and cutting into her pancakes. She lifted a piece to her mouth and was about to bite it before Hunk stopped her.

"Wait!" he called. Allura dropped her fork in shock.

"What's wrong?" she asked as the table turned towards him.

"You can't just eat that," Hunk told her.

"Why can't she?" Pidge inquired.

"You're missing syrup," Hunk replied with a proud smile before pouring some on her pancakes. Allura looked up at Shiro next to her.

"He's right, you know. You can't have pancakes without syrup," he smiled.

"Now can I eat them?" Allura asked. The teens laughed as she picked up her fork again, stabbed a piece, and ate it.

"Mmm. These taste amazing!" Allura smiled.

"I'm glad you like them," Shiro responded. The rest of them dug into their food as the table settled into silence, all of them enjoying their meals.

Eventually it became time to leave.

"Well, it was nice seeing you kids," Shiro said as he and Allura got up to leave.

"Hey, wait. Why don't we make this a regular thing?" Lance asked.

"I don't see why not," Pidge added.

"I mean, if it's alright with you two," Keith said.

"I don't mind. Do you?" Shiro asked as he looked at Allura.

"I'd love to," she smiled.

"Great, so we'll see you tomorrow?" Hunk asked.

"Sure thing," Shiro smiled.


Allura and Shiro left the diner and walked back to Allura's house that she shared with her Uncle.

"Shiro, I do have one concern about hanging out with them," she said thoughtfully.

"What is it?" he replied.

"If we go to a diner everyday, I may run out of funds," she laughed.

"Well, I'm sure we could hang out at my apartment or your house sometime, too. I mean, if that's okay with you," he told her.

"That's a marvelous idea! My Uncle's house is so large that sometimes it does feel empty when it's just me," she said.

Finally, they made it to her front door.

"Shiro, thank you for introducing me to pancakes. I had a lot of fun," she smiled.

"Any time, Princess. I'm just looking forward to tomorrow."

"Princess?" she asked with a smirk.

"S-sorry. It just kinda slipped out. You're always so polite and dignified. It reminds me of royalty," he explained.

"It's fine," she laughed, "You can call me that if you want."

"Well, I guess I'll see you tomorrow," Shiro awkwardly shuffled on her front porch.

Allura quickly hugged him and said goodbye before returning inside. She couldn't wait for tomorrow.


A/N: Well, this is my first ever Voltron Legendary Defender fanfic. Reviews would be greatly appreciated.