Meeting
Disclaimer: I do not own Voltron Force.
Sorry if it's short, but it continues on from the last chapter. One mystery will be uncovered this chapter, only to lead into another. Enjoy.
The next day
Daniel awoke and stretched. He was honored that he'd get to meet the royal family, yet he wanted it to get over fast so he could perchance find his parents. After he showered and got into his clean Voltron uniform he joined his friends and teammates as they made their way to the dining hall for breakfast. When they arrived to the dining hall, they saw the royal family and bowed in respect, James didn't bow very much, it could've been confused for a nod of sorts before they took their seats. The king, queen and prince all noticed James's lack of respect and felt highly insulted, but they would bring that up later upon further observation, King Forsot was more focused on Daniel. The Duke and Duchess were also looking at Daniel oddly.
"So, how did you sleep?" The king asked casually.
"Well." Daniel replied casually.
"And the rest of the force?" The queen asked.
"Well, thank you." The others replied; James kept his mouth shut, knowing that if he were to start anything, he didn't want to start it at breakfast.
"What is your name again young cadet?" The prince asked after he finished his bacon.
"James." James replied, not looking up.
"How did you sleep?" the prince asked.
"Ok I guess." James said. This remark peaked the prince's interest.
"Well, what was unsatisfactory about it?" the prince asked.
"I would prefer not to say." James said before continuing to eat his breakfast. After breakfast they went to the foyer.
"Would you accompany us on a ride through the royal city and two or so other cities?" the king asked. Daniel looked to the members first, who all had a smile on their face, except James, but that didn't matter.
"We'd be glad to." Daniel said.
"Can I stay?" James asked annoyed.
"No, we go as a team." Daniel said sternly. James rolled his eyes as they made their way to the transportation system. Larmina sat on Daniels left while Duchess Leona sat on his right. Daniel couldn't understand why Duchess Leona was looking at him oddly, but he could swear that her eyes were misty, like she was ready to cry. The Duke sat in front of his wife, and turned around.
"So, Commander Daniel, where were you raised?" the Duke asked curiously.
"Earth. But I know I was adopted at three, and I don't remember much of my life before that." Daniel said.
"Oh, when did you find out you were adopted?" the Duke asked.
"When I was eight." Daniel said. The king continued to give the tour pointing out ceremonial buildings, and monuments.
"It's like we're in school all over again, only it's three times as boring." James grumbled in the back. The other cadets rolled their eyes.
"Are you guys still pissed about that trip to earth? Seriously, get over it." James growled.
"Shut it James. Are you trying to make us look bad?" Milani hissed.
"Not hard to do with the current Commander." James muttered.
"Your voltcom is on James." Daniel said over the voltcom. James ignored him and Daniel let the subject drop. Larmina held on loosely to Daniel's hand. After two hours of touring the royal city and two outlying cities they returned to the castle.
"Did you enjoy the bit of Corscon you saw?" The Duke asked Daniel and Larmina.
"Yes, it's great here." Daniel said smiling. The Duke smiled at Daniel and the Duchess began to sob quietly. When they got inside the castle the Duchess went to her brother and whispered something in his ear.
"Sister, I can't understand what you're saying…wait, are you sure?" King Forsot asked.
"Absolutely. I can feel it in my gut." The duchess sobbed.
"Is everything alright your majesty?" Daniel asked the whole force alert.
"You know we have to wait." King Forsot said to his distraught sister. Just then a royal attendant ran to the king, quickly whispered into his ear and then the duchess's ear, making her sob even more. Daniel was completely confused, watching as she walked over to her husband, whispered into his ear and then watching as the Duke's eyes flicked over to him.
"Commander Daniel, may we speak to you in private please?" King Forsot said. Daniel nodded and walked back with the king, queen, prince, duke and duchess. Once out of hearing range they stopped.
"So what's going on?" Daniel asked.
"We had a suspicion once we saw you. You're Corcian." The prince said.
"Yes, a recent discovery." Daniel said, scratching the back of his neck nervously.
"Other than the invitation, did you want to come to Corscon?" The queen asked kindly.
"Yes. I mean, when I heard the name of the planet when we got the mission call the name of the planet felt so familiar." Daniel said.
"I can only imagine. Don't think this as intrusive, but we asked Pidge yesterday to send a recent blood sample so we could find your parents, though we had our suspicions as to who they were." The king said. Daniel's heart stopped and a lump formed in his throat. The duchess stepped forward, her husband following.
"I could recognize my son anywhere." Duchess Leona said, her sobbing finally quieting. Daniel had to physically keep his jaw from dropping.
"We did a paternal test and it's true the Duke and Duchess of Corscon are your parents Commander Daniel." The King said, smiling.
"May the others come back?" Daniel asked.
"Of course. My son, please go get the cadets and other four members of the force." King Forsot said. The prince nodded and went to get the others, quickly returning with them.
"I just have one question." Daniel began.
"Why did we adopt you out?" The Duke asked, smiling sadly.
"Yes." Daniel said.
"Wait, what's going on?" Vince asked. Daniel looked back, seeing the completely confused looks on his teammate's faces.
"The Duke and Duchess are my parents." Daniel said, smiling. A small smile played on Larmina's lips as everyone elses jaws dropped. They quickly explained the whole situation and then everyone settled down.
"So Daniel is a member of the Corscon royal family. Nice." Lance chuckled. Daniel looked back to his parents.
And cliff hanger! Hope you all liked it. R&R. I hope to get the next chapter up tomorrow. If not, then I will get it up by Wednesday. Again, I apologize for the shortness.