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Enjoy Chapter 3


An hour later, the group is in the waiting room waiting for Dr. Gorma to come out and tell them what's wrong with the Princess. Coran is pacing the room and ready to break into the exam room when Dr. Gorma finally comes out of the room.

He gestures to Coran, Nanny, Sven and Romelle to follow him into his office. He sits behind his desk and rubs his tired eyes. Nanny exclaims, "What is it Dr. Gorma, what's wrong with the princess?"

Dr. Gorma looks up at the group and clears his throat, "Nothing is wrong per se…the princess is pregnant."

Coran's exclamation of "WHAT?" can be heard in the waiting room. Sven wraps his arm around Romelle to steady her as she wavers unsteadily and Nanny falls on the floor after missing the chair. Coran turns to leave the room only stopping when Dr. Gorma loudly says his name, "Coran, I can't allow you to go near the princess right now. You are upset and you will only upset her which isn't a good thing right now."

Coran turns to leave again only stopping when Sven grabs his arm, "Coran, he's right…" he looks at Romelle, "Let Romelle go talk to her. She may tell her things that she won't tell you right now."

Coran glares at him, "Fine, I'll be in my office." storming out of the room.

Romelle finally finds her voice, "Dr. Gorma, how far along is she?"

Dr. Gorma eyes her, "The princess refused to answer my questions about her last period." He sits back in his chair, "In fact she refused to say anything. Based on my examination I'm guessing two to three months. I'll know more when I do an ultrasound."

Romelle nods then leaves the room with Sven. She looks at the confused faces in front of her and looks to Sven, "Tell them, it isn't like she can hide it." then walks into Allura's room.

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Romelle enters Allura's room and sees her curled into a ball facing away from the door. She walks around the bed and sits beside her speaking softly, "Allura?"

Allura doesn't look at her as the tears continue down her face. Romelle wipes the tears away, "Sweetheart you can talk to me…you know I would never judge you."

Allura's eyes finally meet Romelle's as a sob escapes her and she covers her face with her hands. Romelle lies down on the bed beside her and hugs her, "Were you raped?"

Romelle sighs with relief when she hears a mumbled, "No."

Romelle rubs her back, "Who is the father?"

When Allura doesn't answer Romelle asks again and silence is the continued answer. Romelle sighs, "You can't protect him Allura."

Allura just sniffles and Romelle pushes back so she can see her face, "Was it Prince Ty?"

Allura shakes her head then closes her eyes. Romelle touches her cheek and Allura opens her eyes, "You know Coran is going to demand you tell him who the father is and you will have to marry him."

Allura shudders as she draws in breath, "He's not available to marry…"

Romelle looks at her confused, "Is he already married?"

Allura closes her eyes as she shakes her head then pushes her face into her pillow. Romelle continues to push, "Is he dead?"

Allura lightly shakes her head but will say no more. Romelle sits up and pulls Allura's chin up to face her irritated, "Allura you have to give up his name…"

Allura pulls her chin away from Romelle and a determined look crosses her features, "No. I will not."

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Romelle exits the room a short time later. After her last statement Allura refused to say another word and no amount of pushing or pleading helped. She looks around the waiting room. The only people left are Sven and Keith. Sven holds a hand out to her and she tiredly walks over to him as he pulls her down on his lap hugging her.

Keith doesn't acknowledge the intimacy but asks, "Was she raped?"

Romelle sighs as she pulls herself up from Sven's embrace, "No, she claims she wasn't, but she won't tell me who the father is either. The only thing she would tell me about him is he's "not available to marry"."

Sven looks at her confused, "What the hell is that supposed to mean?"

Romelle shakes her head, "You tell me and we will both know. Whoever he is, Allura is determined to protect him." She moves from Sven's lap to the chair next to him, "I can't believe she slept with someone. That just isn't like her."

Keith sighs as he sits back in his chair, "Coran is going to have a field day with this…"

Sven looks over at Keith, "You are going to have to request a new pilot for Blue lion Keith."

Keith rubs his eyes, "When I grounded her I didn't think it was going to be permanent. You're right though; I'll call Admiral Graham in the morning and request a new pilot."

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The next morning, Allura is sitting up in bed sipping juice as Coran enters the room. Coran sits down in the chair next to the bed before his sharp gaze rests on Allura,

"Who is the father?"

Allura looks at Coran briefly then looks away refusing to answer him. Coran turns red as anger fills him. He stands back up and grabs her arm, "Allura you are Princess of Arus, not some common peasant. Princesses do not have children out of wedlock. You will tell me who the father is and you will marry him before this baby is born."

Allura pulls her arm away from Coran, "No Coran. I'm sure you already spoke to Romelle. The father is not available to marry. I will say no more on the subject."

Coran glares at her raising his voice, "There will be plenty to say on the subject young lady as your subjects hear of this pregnancy and your lack of marriage. You want your child born a bastard?"

Allura glares at Coran, "My child will be the next king or queen of Arus Coran. No one will dare call my child that disgusting name."

Coran reaches down and grabs Allura by her upper arms and starts yelling, "You are assuming there will still be a throne to ascend!"

Keith enters the room glaring at Coran, "Coran, release Princess Allura now and leave the room."

Coran lets her go disgusted and glares at Keith as he storms out of the room. Keith watches the door close and shakes his head before facing Allura, "Are you alright?"

Allura nods then looks away from him as she wipes at the tears on her face. Keith walks over to the chair by the bed and sits down. He watches her for a moment then sighs, "I have to ask Princess. Were you raped?"

Allura's eyes snap to Keith's, "No."

Keith sighs in relief, "I know Romelle asked last night but I had to be sure Princess."

Allura lies back on her pillows, "What would you have done if I were?"

Keith's eyes become very dangerous, "Hunt the bastard down and kill him."

Allura shakes her head at him then puts her head back and closes her eyes. Keith watches her then reaches forward and grasps her hand, "Why won't you tell anyone who the father is?"

Allura opens her eyes and pleads with him, "Please Keith, don't ask…"

Keith releases her hand and sits back in his chair, "Allura…the father has a right to know about the baby."

Allura closes her eyes and turns away from him, "I can't Keith…"

Giving up on that Keith sighs, "I feel you need to know Princess that I called Galaxy Garrison this morning and requested a new permanent pilot for Blue lion."

Allura's eyes snap open and meet his again. Keith watches her as tears fill her eyes, "Princess…you can't fly and risk the baby. After the baby is born we can discuss your being a backup pilot if that is what you really want. It's just too dangerous to risk leaving your child without a parent to let you fly all the time Princess."

Allura closes her eyes and looks away from him again as Keith sighs, stands and leaves the room.

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That afternoon, Keith sits in the rec room with Beth curled up on the couch watching a movie. She sighs in his arms and turns toward him, "So did Princess Allura say who the father is yet?"

Keith looks into her eyes briefly then shakes his head before returning his gaze to the screen.

Beth sighs as she runs her fingers along his chest, "There is going to be hell to pay when the news gets out to the people. She will be lucky to keep her throne."

Keith continues to say nothing but Beth fails to notice his jaw tightening in anger. She continues to play with his shirt loosening a button and teasing the skin underneath, "I wonder if the baby will even be allowed the title of Prince or Princess?"

Keith pulls her hand away from him and sits up pushing her away from him. Beth looks at him confused, "What's wrong?" before she finally notices the anger in his eyes and flinches inwardly.

Keith glares at her, "We are not going to have this conversation again Beth. Princess Allura has given everything to this planet to keep it safe. She deserves respect from you and respect from the people regardless of any mistakes she may have made. Do I make myself clear?"

Beth nods wordlessly as Keith gets up from the couch, "I need to get some work done. I'll see you at dinner." and he leaves the room.

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Keith walks down the hall trying to get over his anger with Beth. He doesn't acknowledge Lance as he passes him in the hallway and enters his office, stopping in front of the desk trying to calm down. He turns as the door opens and Lance enters the room raising an eyebrow at him, "Since when do you snub people?"

Keith rolls his eyes and walks around his desk sitting down in the seat as Lance parks himself in the chair in front, "Come on Keith, something has you pissed off. What is it?"

Keith stares down at his desk for a moment then sighs, "Beth made some comments about Princess that upset me."

"Ahhh…yeah…" Lance shifts in his chair, "Happily Christine is wise enough to keep whatever she thinks of this situation to herself." He clears his throat, "I take it the comments caused an argument?"

Keith looks up at Lance and raises an eyebrow, "Not exactly…but I did say a few words to Beth that may have come across as harsh."

Lance smiles at him, "Well…as long as it is something you can apologize for later…" stopping as Keith makes a noise, "Something you won't be apologizing for?"

Keith shakes his head, "No, if Beth is going to live here she needs to understand her loyalty needs to be with Princess. I won't apologize for telling her that."

Lance smiles at Keith, "Heard you spoke with Allura earlier. Did she say anything to you about who the father is?"

Keith shakes his head, "I'm surprised you haven't tried talking to her. I seem to recall she liked to tell you things."

Lance grimaces, "I tried…she shut me down in about five seconds with "I'm not saying, so quit asking."." He leans forward in his chair, "When I told Coran she wouldn't tell me he threw a glass he was holding against a wall shattering it."

Keith snorts and shakes his head but before he can comment the door to his office opens again and Nanny comes running in, "Ahh…Commander! I've been looking all over for you!"

Keith and Lance both stand and Keith grabs Nanny's arms when she reaches him, "Nanny, what's wrong?"

Nanny pauses trying to catch her breath, "You need to come help Princess! Coran has called a meeting of the council elders to inform them of the pregnancy and they are talking about stripping her of her crown!"

Lance swears as Keith's jaw tightens in anger. He looks at Lance, "Get everyone together quick and grab Romelle and Sven, we may need them. Meet me in the chambers."

Lance nods and runs out of the room. Keith looks at Nanny, "I'll do what I can Nanny." as he pulls away from her and leaves the room.

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Princess Allura stands in the center of the council chambers, trying to maintain her calm, "Please listen to me! This child has nothing to do with my ability to rule this planet."

An elder stands and points his finger at her, "It has everything to do with your ability to lead and rule Princess. Your poor decision making with regards to having physical relations with some unknown man outside of marriage is very distressing."

Before Allura can reply the doors to the chambers open and Keith enters the room followed by the entire Voltron Force and Romelle. Coran stands, "Commander Keith, you and the force are not invited to this meeting. Please leave at once."

Keith reaches Allura who looks at him a bit shocked as he takes her hand and faces the chamber, "If this meeting is to decide whether Princess Allura maintains her crown then it involves the force and I directly. We will not be left out of it."

Coran glares at him as another council member stands, "You have no say in whether Princess Allura will maintain her crown."

Keith turns and glares at the man, "Princess Allura has risked everything for the last two years to keep this planet safe. While you hid in your tunnels she fought by our side in the lions risking her very life to keep yours safe and because of one mistake you are going to strip her of her throne?"

Another man stands, "How dare you!"

Keith turns and glares at him, "I dare because this council cannot see past its own foolish views of morality." He squeezes Allura's hand before releasing it and steps forward. "Let me make my views very clear to each of you." He turns around the room looking each member in the eye then stopping in front of Coran, "If you take Princess Allura's throne from her I will step down as the Commander of the Voltron Force and will no longer fly to keep this planet safe."

As Coran's eyes widen in shock Lance steps forward. "And the Commander will not be alone." as each member of the force moves forward to stand beside Lance.

Allura has tears in her eyes as her friends defend her as another council member stands, "You would leave us undefended in an attack?"

Keith turns his eyes toward the man, "No sir, if you remove Princess Allura from the throne it is you who will be leaving this world undefended."

Romelle moves around the group and takes Allura's hand as she faces the council members, "That is not the only threat you will face gentlemen." Sven moves forward and takes Romelle's hand as she faces the group, "Planet Pollux will remove itself from our alliance with Planet Arus should you choose to dethrone Allura. You will stand alone against the threat of Planet Doom."

Voices erupt in the chamber as all the council members stand and begin talking at once. Keith stands still and silent, his gaze never leaving Coran as Coran picks up a hammer and calls order to the session. He turns furiously away from Keith and looks to the members, "A vote sirs. Raise your hand if you wish Princess Allura to maintain her throne."

Every member of the council slowly raises their hand as Coran looks around the room. He turns back toward Allura, "The council of elders has spoken. You will remain Princess of Arus."

Keith smiles at Coran, "A wise decision." Coran glares at him as he turns, takes Allura's elbow and escorts her out of the room followed by the others.

As they walk out the door they find Nanny standing there wringing her hands together. Keith smiles at her as the doors to the chamber close, "It's alright Nanny…she is still Princess."

Nanny rushes forward and hugs her then turns and walks away. Allura looks at Keith and the others, smiling at them, tears in her eyes, "Thank you."

Keith smiles at her, "You are welcome Princess." She rushes him and hugs him. Keith stiffens for a moment then wraps his arms around her returning the hug. She releases him after a moment and hugs each of the others as well before facing them again, "What would I do without all of you?"

Lance smiles at her, "May you never find out Princess." He continues to smile at her and takes her elbow leading her down the hall, "So, if you have a boy…who are you going to name him after?" causing the rest of the group to all start laughing as they follow.