This is a short story written for the Hunk's Corner Drabble Challenge. A word or theme is given to use in a story with a 500 word limit about the Voltron universe.

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The Not-So-Secret Rendezvous

By Shannon (AKA KittyShan, LancesKitten)

Word: Tryst

Word Count: 500

Voltron: Defender of the Universe

Disclaimers: Voltron and all associated characters are owned and copyrighted by WEP. Original/new characters belong to the author.


It'd been a hellish day. Lion practice, hand to hand combat lessons, then straight to his watch. Long hours, high stress - it left him exhausted, yet unable to sleep. Which was why, in the dead of night, Hunk was headed for the kitchen.

'Nothing like a hot cup of milk with a little honey and a shot of whiskey to put a man out.'

He was turning into the hallway that lead to the kitchen when he felt the prickling sensation along his neck, warning him of impending danger. Quickly, he stepped back, allowing the shadows to mask his presence.

It was mere seconds before she appeared, Hunk watching in silence as Allura hurried past. The Princess made her way across the room, slipping out a door that lead to the castle's gardens.

'What the…?'

No time to consider, he fell in behind, careful to keep hidden, staying just far enough away to be sure she didn't realize he followed. But she was fast - he nearly lost her when she pushed her way through a slim space between two hedges - if the moon hadn't peeked out, illuminating her pink jumpsuit, he might have missed her!

For such a large man, he moved with a cat's grace, his steps silent and sure. Unfortunately, if he tried to push his way through those same bushes, he'd make too much noise. As swiftly as possible, Hunk made his way around the hedgerow. He was just in time to glimpse Allura surreptitiously peeking over her shoulder before ducking into a recessed bower.

'All that's back there is a rose covered arbor...what's she up to?' his mind raced, concern flooding him as he wondered if Witch Hagar had, once more, cast some spell upon Allura.

His mind was made up, even if she got mad, he was going to confront her - he refused to allow anything bad to happen to this young woman he loved like a sister.

But as he rushed toward the opening, he was completely caught off guard by what he heard, and he found himself frozen in place.

"Allura," the deeply rich, and familiar, voice cooed. "I was afraid you wouldn't come."

'It can't be…'

"I'm sorry I'm late, Nanny wanted me to have one more fitting for a new gown."

'No way!' Hunk found himself in a state of utter shock. He had to see this with his own eyes! Slowly, he inched forward, stopping when he was able to see the couple, confirming his suspicions.

He grinned, watching as the man in red wrapped his arms around the woman in pink, and kissed her breathless.

Knowing the Princess was safe, Hunk backed away. However, just as the Big Guy was almost out of earshot, he heard his Captain speak.

"I love you, Allura."

"Oh, Keith…I love you, too."

'No one will ever hear about their tryst from me,' Hunk swore his silent vow, joy filling his heart with the knowledge those two had found love.

End.