Hey peeps! Sorry for not posting in so long. I had camp the past few days and just no motivation for writing VLD fanfics. Okay, not true. I had some motivation but with the ending of VLD, it just felt wrong. Idk, I miss it already So, without further ado, here is chapter 20!

Chapter 20
Keith Pov

I left Sena's place in good spirits. I now saw that Sena was a pretty cool person. After she told me her story, we talked for hours on end. Now it was around 3 o'clock but I didn't feel like going to Shiro's. I didn't feel like doing anything so I just plugged myself up to my phone and listen to music while I walked.

A song by Damien Dawn came on and I bopped my head to the beat. I didn't really know why I liked the song. It wasn't something someone would think I'd listen to. Maybe because it was such a relatable song.

You're the weakness of mine that I'm trying to hide
I just want it all and all to myself
Don't wanna share my precious one with nobody else
I wish that I could make us both disappear
So the rest of the world didn't know that you're here
Cause I want to keep you forever just like a secret of mine
And I think if we were together we'd have the time of our life
I don't wanna share with nobody, you're the greatest taboo

"Keith!" I look up and see Pidge waving. I take the plugs out of my ears and jog to where she's standing.

"Hey Pidge. What're you doing here?" I look at the park around us. I'd decided to walk in the park because not too many people would be there what with school and other activities.

"Looking at the view. I've noticed that the world really is a beautiful place. The Galaxy is great and all, but I missed Earth while we were out there. The sunsets, the sunrises, everything. Plus, most people only see the beauty of a place when it's captured in an image or art. I like the beauty at its best. In real life." I looked at the small girl. She has such a big heart and mind for someone so small. I was actually quite amazed.

"But my friend, Selena, she wanted to meet me again to confirm something." I nod.

"Pidge, you don't have to hide her real name. I know it's Sena." Pidge turned toward me, a horrified look on her face.

"What?! How do you know that?!" I shake my head.

"It's a long story. She kinda kidnapped me and told me a few things." Pidge's horrified look stays for a few moments longer but then turns into one of thoughtfulness.

"I guess she trusts you. That's a good thing. As you'll know, she doesn't trust easily. After what happened to her, I can understand that though." Her face changes and her eyes take on a content look.

"What are you thinking about?"

"Remember when we all found Allura and Coran? You didn't trust easily either. But after you found us and we all became friends, you started to open up. You've changed so much since we first met." She sighs happily and I smile. I don't say anything. I don't want to just in case I say something wrong and this happy mood disappears. Looking out at the lake, I feel like I could never be sad again.

I think about the first time I saw Pidge. I remember I thought the glasses she wore looked cute and the green sweater made her look adorable. But I kept my distance because I didn't know what to do. She was just a teammate and probably would be nothing more. That night, I'd had a dream where she died fighting a Galran and I woke up in a puddle of sweat. I didn't get any sleep for the rest of the night after that.

"Pidge! Keith!" I'm pulled out of my thoughts and turn to see Sena jogging toward us.

"Pidge, the plan is set. I think we'll be able to put it in action is about a week's time. Maybe a little longer depending how fast I can find him. I have all the others but Gold is being stubborn and I haven't found him yet." I must have a very confused look on my face because Pidge pats my back and says me she'll tell me later. I don't really want to wait but I also don't want to be rude and interrupt.

"Cool! Just come to my house when you're ready. I'll probably be there." Sena put her thumbs up and then jogged away. I stared after her retreating figure, feeling very confused.

"Why didn't she stay to talk? Also, who is Gold and the others?"

"I'll tell you all about Gold and the "others" as you call them, it in a moment. As for Sena's quickness, she can't come outside too much. Even though she's half Altean, using her shape shifting annoys her and makes her feel uncomfortable. Because of this, she can't come outside. People might see her and... well you know." I nodded.

"And Gold and the others...?" Pidge sighs and feel bad. I've just been asking question after question and not giving her enough chance to explain.

"Sorry Pidge. I'm just... everything is getting so confusing. And I'm just trying to kinda sort it out in my mind." Pidge takes her glasses off and rubs the spot on the bridge of her nose, between her eyes.

"It's fine Keith. I'm still trying to gather all the information and make sense of it myself. And these new changes to the plan don't help too much. But maybe we should talk in my room back home. I'm starting to feel cold and I now have a craving for some got cocoa." She puts her glasses back on and smiles. I smile back and we walk toward her house.

It isn't too far away so we're there in a few minutes. But as soon as we walk through the door, Baebae is jumping and barking madly.

"Bae! Shush! Hello Keith. Back again so soon?" Matt stands in the kitchen with Shiro who looks at me, confused.

"Yeah, I ran into Pidge and I guess... well, I'm back as you said." I rake my hand through my hair nervously. I can't think of a good enough reason but thankfully Matt doesn't question it any longer.

"Keith, what are you doing here? Why aren't you with Lance? He's been trying to call you for ages now and he was getting worried. And now that..." He trails off and I immediately understand. He'd told Lance. I felt so guilty for not being there for Lance and bad that I wasn't there to comfort him. I pulled my phone out again and checked the messages and calls. 20 missed calls and 11 messages. Just as I was about to call Lance, he called me.

"Keith! Thank the ancients! You're okay. Why haven't you answered any of my calls?! Actually, never mind. Did you hear Shiro's news?! He said he'd told you already but..." I shut him up by telling I knew the news. I sneak a peak at the others and Matt's face is one of complete confusion. I raise an eyebrow at Shiro and he shakes his head discretely. He hasn't told Matt yet. I glare at Shiro but he just shrugs his shoulders.

"Look, Lance. I'll be home soon. I just need to talk with Pidge. She just made a huge... discovery and she wanted to show it to me." Matt looks between Pidge and me and then at Shiro.

"What have I missed out on? Coz this is making absolutely no sense whatsoever." I shrug my shoulders apologetically at him and he gets the message. He turns to look at Pidge but I don't hear what he says. Lance has started talking again.

"Fine. But I want you home in an hour. Actually, make it half an hour. I need you home in half an hour mister. Got that?" I nod and then remember he can't see it.

"Yes sir. 30 minutes." Lance ends the call and I sigh.

Having Lance as a boyfriend sure was fun but also scary. Especially when he was angry. I looked over at Pidge and saw she was comforting her brother who was on the floor crying.

"Shiro! Why?! You... you can't!" My heart broke for Matt and I walked over to give the guy a hug.

"I'm sorry Matt. I... I have to do this though. You know I'm not really here. It's just a clone of me. The real me died over 5 years ago in the battle against Zarkon."

Matt's breaths were rapid and his shoulders shook. In a broken yet fierce voice, he said;

"Get out." It was quietly said but in the silent room it sounded like thunder.

"Matt..."

"Get out! Get out get out get out! You can't just invite yourself over here and say something like this! And you just mention it like it's nothing in the world! Do you know how many years we've been together?! You saved my life and now you just expect me to allow you to throw yours away?!" Pidge grips Matt tighter and I look at Shiro who looks like he wants to turn back time. But he does as Matt says and leaves.

"Keith, go talk to him." I look at Pidge, a question on my face.

"He needs you Keith. More than Matt or me. We can talk another time. Just go help Shiro." I nod and run after Shiro. He hasn't gone far and it's easy to spot him. The light from his arm guides me to where he is. When I reach him, I hold onto his shoulder.

"Shiro, please stop. Please." He turns around and I can see his face is streaked with tears.

"Keith, go away. Lance needs you. Go home."

"I'm not going to leave you like this. I couldn't live with myself." Shiro sighs and tries to pry my hand off his shoulder. I just tighten my grip.

"Keith, let go." His voice sounds weary but still strong.

"No Shiro. You wouldn't leave me so I'm not going to leave you." Suddenly, Shiro drops to the ground and his body shakes.

"Do you know how hard that was? Matt... he /looked/ at me with such betrayal and sadness. It... it broke my heart! Keith... I never wanted to hurt Matt. Never. He's..." Shiro curls into a ball and sobs. I hold him until he stops crying.

"Shiro, you're strong. You didn't cry when Adam was killed. You didn't even cry happy tears when I kissed Lance. You are strong. You can get through this. Matt will see sense soon. Just give him some time."

"No Keith, you don't understand. I..." he gulps and looks away. He looks so broken, so... lost. I suddenly understand. He looks a little like I did when Pidge was on the brink of death.

"You love him." My voice is a whisper but Shiro hears it just fine. He nods and looks at the ground.

"Shiro, that's... that's why it was so hard to tell him. That's why you told him last." Shiro nods again and I feel warmth for my friend.

"He... I don't think he feels that way toward me. But now? After what happened back there I feel like I just ruined the chance at a relationship." I nod and hold Shiro tighter.

"It will be okay Shiro. We'll figure something out. I promise." Shiro shakes his head and more sobs comes from him. I just hold him as he lets all his sadness out.

So… another chapter done. More chapters probably soon! The big complication is coming up soon!