Destiny: Chapter 2 Destiny
Ch. 2/?
By Dani
Disclaimer: Voltron is owned by World Events Productions. 'Nuff said.
Rating: PG for minor cussing
Anala helped her mother down from the ship they rode in, and smiled as Xue exited the ship after them. In the distance, she watched as Keith run out of the Castle to greet them.
"I'll never really get used to space flight," Alysson stated as she looked around. "It never ceases to amaze me at how beautiful this planet really is."
"Why certain people are unwilling to leave it," Anala said as Keith came to join them.
Alysson smiled as she turned to him. She then looked over his shoulder to see the rest of the Voltron Force head straight for them.
"Anala, do you have that gift?"
Anala quickly nodded as she watched the entourage head for them. Keith could only smile as he caught her glance, knowing that she was hoping that Lance would be with them.
"He's in the Control Room," he whispered to her. "You can meet him later....in private if you wish."
She light punched him in his arm as Coran, Allura, Hunk and Pidge joined them. Keith held out his hand to Alysson as he led her to where Allura was standing.
"Princess Allura, it is good to see you again," she said as she took a bow before her. "I do hope that we haven't troubled you by our visit."
"Nonsense, milady Alysson," Allura said with a smile. "You and Queen Anala are more than welcomed to be with us. We did help with your joining the Alliance."
"And for that we extend our deepest thanks," Anala stated as she came forward. "For our thanks, we offer you this."
Xue then handed her a small satchel. Allura smiled as she accepted the gift.
"It's a very rare wine that is stilled on our home planet," he explained. "And only given on special occasions. We hope that you enjoy it."
"I thank you," Allura stated. "We just had some rooms readied for your stay with us. Why don't we get you all settled in, and we can join together this afternoon?"
"A pleasure," Anala stated.
**********
Lance let out a groan as he stared at the view screen before him. After watching the greeting, he had to entertain himself with watching the birds nesting atop one of the Castle's spires.
"I doubt a couple of birds will provide a threat to us, Lance."
Lance quickly sat up straight in his chair and switched the view to a landscape map and radar view. He turned in his seat and let out a groan as Keith joined him.
"Man, why do I have to do the afternoon shift?" he grumbled.
"Because Coran is our diplomat and must greet any and all diplomats from other planets within the Alliance," Keith explained. He then smiled as he dropped a small neatly wrapped box into Lance's lap. "Here."
Lance picked up the box and looked it over. "What is this?"
"Beats me," Keith said as he picked up a clip board off the control panel. "But Anala said to give it to you."
"Anala?" he asked, as his boredom suddenly disappeared.
"Yeah, you know, the girl you've had your eye glued to every time she visits," he stated as he looked over Lance's reports.
"I have not!" Lance protested.
"Sure, and pigs can fly," Keith said. "So are you going to open it?"
Lance gave a shrug as he untied the bow and lifted the lid off the small box. Under a layer of cotton, there was a small gold locket. He pulled it out, looking over the tiny jewelry. He then pressed a button on the side of it, and it opened, as a 3D holographic image of Anala appeared before him.
"I hope that I'm not intruding with this gift Lance, but I felt this was the best way to thank you, for making my prior visits and stays on Arus enjoyable ones. In return for your kindness, I have come into some information that might interest you."
Her image was then replaced with a star map and then focused on a cluster of planets in a binary star system. Soon the image came to focus on a planet that was 3rd away from the son.
"The Planet Rivark in the Solari System," her image appeared again. "Never realize how small the universe can be until we see the threads that binds us altogether.. Genny is waiting to hear from you."
"Genny?!"
**********
Keith slowly unpacked his bag, but uncustomarily just tossed his laundry onto a chair that was in the corner of his room. He knew that Nanny would have a better part of his hearing if she were to find his clothes strewn all over the place, but at this moment he didn't feel the need to hurry and put them away.
He pulled open the curtains and watched as the sun in the distance began it 's slow decent. He let out his breath as he turned from it and unpacked the rest of his bag.
As he was unpacking, he felt a warm sensation on his lip and wiped it with his hand. He then realized that it was blood.
He walked into his bathroom and looked into the mirror, to find that his nose was bleeding. He grabbed a towel and held it to his nose, wondering what would cause it to bleed.
Once he saw that bleeing had stopped, he quickly washed up, and filled his sink with water, to soak the towel. He definitely knew that Nanny would have all of his hearing now.
***********
"And with this, we can appropriate any of our resources to those who need it?" Anala asked as Coran went over with her some of the more important paperwork that the Galaxy Alliance would require of her.
"One of many requests you can make," Coran said as he pulled out another piece of paper. "This one, you can make a request of resources."
Anala studied the paper oblivious to that someone had entered the Control Room.
"So, if we needed anything, say we wish to establish a type of military…."
She looked up and smiled to see that Lance was now with them. Coran cleared his throat as he placed his paper work down.
"I have some business to see to," Coran made the excuse. "Your majesty, I suggest you go over some of these forms, and if you have any questions, feel free to address them with tomorrow."
Anala turned to him and smiled. "Oh, yes, Coran," she said. "I'll read them over."
"If you will both excuse me."
Anala nodded as she watched him leave the Control Room. She then stepped to the side as she met Lance's gaze.
"Good afternoon, Lance," she said with a smile. "I hope that you got my gift."
He smiled. "Yes, Keith gave it to me as soon as he was done with his end of formalities," he said. "Which is why I am here."
She smiled. "I would think that what it said would interest you," she said with a smile. She then pulled out a small disc from her pocket. "Genny, was on Vallis for a short time. We kept in touch over the years, but I never knew the two of you were related. She and her family moved away as soon as it got...hectic on Vallis. I finally put the two together, after, and contacted her. She was immensely surprised that I knew who you were."
"What made you realize it?" he asked.
"For one thing, you two are very much alike," she said with a smile. "Play the disc. It's addressed to you."
She then tipped toed up to him and kissed him on his cheek. "We can talk later."
She then took her leave as he was left to stare at the disc.
**********
Keith smiled as he walked into the Control Room to find Lance half-asleep at his post. He looked at the time and saw that it was close to his end of the shift, and soon, Hunk would happen buy to relieve him.
"So, how many laps do you want to swim tomorrow?" Keith asked as he walked up to him.
"As long as you let Anala watch, I could do a hundred," Lance said with a smirk. He then looked up and smiled seeing that Keith did not like that answer. "Okay, is it me, or is she flirting with me?"
Keith shrugged and smiled. "Funny to be on the receiving end this time, huh?"
"I don't get it," he said throwing his hands up into the air, then crossing them in front of him. "I mean, I do it , day in and day out, and I get my fair share of acceptances and turn downs, but this is just way too…"
He then got to his feet. "Man, how do you handle it?"
"Handle what?" Keith asked meeting his gaze.
"The flirtations of all those women!?"
"Flirtations?"
Lance was flabbergasted. "Uh, hello?!" he said. "Okay, Keith, I know that you're not that dense."
Keith laughed to himself as he turned to his friend. "I just learned to ignore them," he said.
"Ignore those who would willingly give you everything in the world?" he asked.
"That's where you and I differ," Keith said. He then watched as Hunk entered the Control Room. "Why don't we talk this over? It seems you need to let off some steam."
**********
"Remember that one girl who stripped in front of the entire graduating class?" Lance asked as he stared at this glass.
An empty bottle of Sirrilis Wine sat between him and Keith as they sat in the kitchen, starting on another bottle. Lance downed his drink and quickly filled his cup again.
"Man, she was a looker too," he said. "I wonder why she did that."
"Why do you think?" Keith asked as he sipped at his cup.
Lance smiled. "Must've been drunk," he said. "So, how the hell do you do it?"
"Do what?" Keith asked. "Oh, you mean that 'women' thing?"
Lance nodded. "Yeah, that 'women' thing," he said. "Out of everyone on this team, you're the one that gets the most attention. I mean, eligible girls, Keith."
"Im just not interested in any of them," he said as he downed his drink. Lance filled his cup even though Keith protested. "I'm not looking for anyone at this moment."
"Not interested my ass," Lance said. "A guy is always interested. Its natures cruel joke on us to be interested."
"No, its natures cruel joke on you," Keith stated.
Lance shook his head as he stared down at his cup. "Man, what am I getting myself into?"
Keith stared at his friend. "So, are you saying that you are interested?"
"Maybe I am," he said. "I mean, she's been nothing but nice to me. Even went so far as helping me find my sister. Why'd she do that?"
"Maybe she's interested in you?"
"But, you know what's odd?"
"What?"
"It's like I've known her before," he said. "Like I've met her more than the three times before."
"Oh?"
"Just this feeling that...that we were somehow friend before."
"Maybe its destiny?"
"Destiny is for the birds," he said. "So, what should I do?"
"What do you think you should do?"
Lance stared at his cup and then at the bottle. "I think right now, I plan on getting drunk and worry about it tomorrow."
Keith shook his head with a laugh. "You're already drunk."
"Oh?" he asked. "I haven't noticed."
"Hell, Im already buzzing," he said. "Which means its time I turned in."
Lance nodded then looked at him. "First clean yourself up," he said. "You got that damn wine all over your face."
"What?"
Lance grabbed a nearby towel, and threw it to him. "Wipe your nose."
Keith did what Lance said and when he looked at the towel, he saw that it was not wine, but blood.
"I'm bleeding," he said.
"Nosebleed? You never have nosebleeds."
"This is the second time today."
"Better go see Gorma, he can stop that for you."
"You better turn in yourself," Keith said as he wiped his nose again and grabbed his cup. "Before Nanny sees you in here."
Lance nodded and then waved good-bye to him.
Keith could only shrug as he left the kitchen, wiping his nose again as he did. The blood was now gone.
**********
Allura breathed in deeply as she slept. A haunting nightmare threatened her peaceful slumber...
**********
Kelar turned to the young man he held, slowly tightening his grip on his neck. "Young whelp," he stated. "You're not even old enough to fully understand the concept of ruling an entire planet. You've probably only just finished going through the Trial, haven't you?"
"It doesn't matter..." Keith struggled to say. "I understand more than you think..."
Kelar smiled. "Afraid of your own gifts?" he asked. "Don't fully understand your own potential? How is one such as you fit to lead?"
"Kelar, please let him go!" Alysson pleaded.
He turned to her. "You're the last person to make any requests, princess."
"Kelar...."
He then turned to Keith, and before he could react, Keith pulled up his legs and with every ounce of strength he had, he kicked him in his face.
"Keith no!"
However, the move only angered Kelar even more, and his hold on the captain remained strong.
"Teenagers," he said. "Its time I took care of you."
"Kelar!"
Alysson started toward him, but found herself being held back. She turned to Xue who held her by her arms as tears entered her eyes.
"Let me go!" she yelled.
"You wont get away with....."
The room suddenly fell silent, as they all heard the loud gasp that escaped Keith's lips. Then the sudden thud as Kelar threw Keith away from him; his limp body landing on the cold floor.
"KEITH!"
**********
Allura woke with a gasp, clutching her blanket to her chest as she looked around her room. She then held her head in her hands as she tried to push the strange visions from her mind. She breathed in deeply as she slowly laid back down on her bed, to stare up at the ceiling above her.
-What the hell was that?- she asked herself.
She turned her head over to the clock that was sitting on her nightstand. It was barely 2 in the morning.
She slowly closed her eyes again, hoping that she could get back to sleep. Yet those same visions continued to haunt her..
Ch. 2/?
By Dani
Disclaimer: Voltron is owned by World Events Productions. 'Nuff said.
Rating: PG for minor cussing
Anala helped her mother down from the ship they rode in, and smiled as Xue exited the ship after them. In the distance, she watched as Keith run out of the Castle to greet them.
"I'll never really get used to space flight," Alysson stated as she looked around. "It never ceases to amaze me at how beautiful this planet really is."
"Why certain people are unwilling to leave it," Anala said as Keith came to join them.
Alysson smiled as she turned to him. She then looked over his shoulder to see the rest of the Voltron Force head straight for them.
"Anala, do you have that gift?"
Anala quickly nodded as she watched the entourage head for them. Keith could only smile as he caught her glance, knowing that she was hoping that Lance would be with them.
"He's in the Control Room," he whispered to her. "You can meet him later....in private if you wish."
She light punched him in his arm as Coran, Allura, Hunk and Pidge joined them. Keith held out his hand to Alysson as he led her to where Allura was standing.
"Princess Allura, it is good to see you again," she said as she took a bow before her. "I do hope that we haven't troubled you by our visit."
"Nonsense, milady Alysson," Allura said with a smile. "You and Queen Anala are more than welcomed to be with us. We did help with your joining the Alliance."
"And for that we extend our deepest thanks," Anala stated as she came forward. "For our thanks, we offer you this."
Xue then handed her a small satchel. Allura smiled as she accepted the gift.
"It's a very rare wine that is stilled on our home planet," he explained. "And only given on special occasions. We hope that you enjoy it."
"I thank you," Allura stated. "We just had some rooms readied for your stay with us. Why don't we get you all settled in, and we can join together this afternoon?"
"A pleasure," Anala stated.
**********
Lance let out a groan as he stared at the view screen before him. After watching the greeting, he had to entertain himself with watching the birds nesting atop one of the Castle's spires.
"I doubt a couple of birds will provide a threat to us, Lance."
Lance quickly sat up straight in his chair and switched the view to a landscape map and radar view. He turned in his seat and let out a groan as Keith joined him.
"Man, why do I have to do the afternoon shift?" he grumbled.
"Because Coran is our diplomat and must greet any and all diplomats from other planets within the Alliance," Keith explained. He then smiled as he dropped a small neatly wrapped box into Lance's lap. "Here."
Lance picked up the box and looked it over. "What is this?"
"Beats me," Keith said as he picked up a clip board off the control panel. "But Anala said to give it to you."
"Anala?" he asked, as his boredom suddenly disappeared.
"Yeah, you know, the girl you've had your eye glued to every time she visits," he stated as he looked over Lance's reports.
"I have not!" Lance protested.
"Sure, and pigs can fly," Keith said. "So are you going to open it?"
Lance gave a shrug as he untied the bow and lifted the lid off the small box. Under a layer of cotton, there was a small gold locket. He pulled it out, looking over the tiny jewelry. He then pressed a button on the side of it, and it opened, as a 3D holographic image of Anala appeared before him.
"I hope that I'm not intruding with this gift Lance, but I felt this was the best way to thank you, for making my prior visits and stays on Arus enjoyable ones. In return for your kindness, I have come into some information that might interest you."
Her image was then replaced with a star map and then focused on a cluster of planets in a binary star system. Soon the image came to focus on a planet that was 3rd away from the son.
"The Planet Rivark in the Solari System," her image appeared again. "Never realize how small the universe can be until we see the threads that binds us altogether.. Genny is waiting to hear from you."
"Genny?!"
**********
Keith slowly unpacked his bag, but uncustomarily just tossed his laundry onto a chair that was in the corner of his room. He knew that Nanny would have a better part of his hearing if she were to find his clothes strewn all over the place, but at this moment he didn't feel the need to hurry and put them away.
He pulled open the curtains and watched as the sun in the distance began it 's slow decent. He let out his breath as he turned from it and unpacked the rest of his bag.
As he was unpacking, he felt a warm sensation on his lip and wiped it with his hand. He then realized that it was blood.
He walked into his bathroom and looked into the mirror, to find that his nose was bleeding. He grabbed a towel and held it to his nose, wondering what would cause it to bleed.
Once he saw that bleeing had stopped, he quickly washed up, and filled his sink with water, to soak the towel. He definitely knew that Nanny would have all of his hearing now.
***********
"And with this, we can appropriate any of our resources to those who need it?" Anala asked as Coran went over with her some of the more important paperwork that the Galaxy Alliance would require of her.
"One of many requests you can make," Coran said as he pulled out another piece of paper. "This one, you can make a request of resources."
Anala studied the paper oblivious to that someone had entered the Control Room.
"So, if we needed anything, say we wish to establish a type of military…."
She looked up and smiled to see that Lance was now with them. Coran cleared his throat as he placed his paper work down.
"I have some business to see to," Coran made the excuse. "Your majesty, I suggest you go over some of these forms, and if you have any questions, feel free to address them with tomorrow."
Anala turned to him and smiled. "Oh, yes, Coran," she said. "I'll read them over."
"If you will both excuse me."
Anala nodded as she watched him leave the Control Room. She then stepped to the side as she met Lance's gaze.
"Good afternoon, Lance," she said with a smile. "I hope that you got my gift."
He smiled. "Yes, Keith gave it to me as soon as he was done with his end of formalities," he said. "Which is why I am here."
She smiled. "I would think that what it said would interest you," she said with a smile. She then pulled out a small disc from her pocket. "Genny, was on Vallis for a short time. We kept in touch over the years, but I never knew the two of you were related. She and her family moved away as soon as it got...hectic on Vallis. I finally put the two together, after, and contacted her. She was immensely surprised that I knew who you were."
"What made you realize it?" he asked.
"For one thing, you two are very much alike," she said with a smile. "Play the disc. It's addressed to you."
She then tipped toed up to him and kissed him on his cheek. "We can talk later."
She then took her leave as he was left to stare at the disc.
**********
Keith smiled as he walked into the Control Room to find Lance half-asleep at his post. He looked at the time and saw that it was close to his end of the shift, and soon, Hunk would happen buy to relieve him.
"So, how many laps do you want to swim tomorrow?" Keith asked as he walked up to him.
"As long as you let Anala watch, I could do a hundred," Lance said with a smirk. He then looked up and smiled seeing that Keith did not like that answer. "Okay, is it me, or is she flirting with me?"
Keith shrugged and smiled. "Funny to be on the receiving end this time, huh?"
"I don't get it," he said throwing his hands up into the air, then crossing them in front of him. "I mean, I do it , day in and day out, and I get my fair share of acceptances and turn downs, but this is just way too…"
He then got to his feet. "Man, how do you handle it?"
"Handle what?" Keith asked meeting his gaze.
"The flirtations of all those women!?"
"Flirtations?"
Lance was flabbergasted. "Uh, hello?!" he said. "Okay, Keith, I know that you're not that dense."
Keith laughed to himself as he turned to his friend. "I just learned to ignore them," he said.
"Ignore those who would willingly give you everything in the world?" he asked.
"That's where you and I differ," Keith said. He then watched as Hunk entered the Control Room. "Why don't we talk this over? It seems you need to let off some steam."
**********
"Remember that one girl who stripped in front of the entire graduating class?" Lance asked as he stared at this glass.
An empty bottle of Sirrilis Wine sat between him and Keith as they sat in the kitchen, starting on another bottle. Lance downed his drink and quickly filled his cup again.
"Man, she was a looker too," he said. "I wonder why she did that."
"Why do you think?" Keith asked as he sipped at his cup.
Lance smiled. "Must've been drunk," he said. "So, how the hell do you do it?"
"Do what?" Keith asked. "Oh, you mean that 'women' thing?"
Lance nodded. "Yeah, that 'women' thing," he said. "Out of everyone on this team, you're the one that gets the most attention. I mean, eligible girls, Keith."
"Im just not interested in any of them," he said as he downed his drink. Lance filled his cup even though Keith protested. "I'm not looking for anyone at this moment."
"Not interested my ass," Lance said. "A guy is always interested. Its natures cruel joke on us to be interested."
"No, its natures cruel joke on you," Keith stated.
Lance shook his head as he stared down at his cup. "Man, what am I getting myself into?"
Keith stared at his friend. "So, are you saying that you are interested?"
"Maybe I am," he said. "I mean, she's been nothing but nice to me. Even went so far as helping me find my sister. Why'd she do that?"
"Maybe she's interested in you?"
"But, you know what's odd?"
"What?"
"It's like I've known her before," he said. "Like I've met her more than the three times before."
"Oh?"
"Just this feeling that...that we were somehow friend before."
"Maybe its destiny?"
"Destiny is for the birds," he said. "So, what should I do?"
"What do you think you should do?"
Lance stared at his cup and then at the bottle. "I think right now, I plan on getting drunk and worry about it tomorrow."
Keith shook his head with a laugh. "You're already drunk."
"Oh?" he asked. "I haven't noticed."
"Hell, Im already buzzing," he said. "Which means its time I turned in."
Lance nodded then looked at him. "First clean yourself up," he said. "You got that damn wine all over your face."
"What?"
Lance grabbed a nearby towel, and threw it to him. "Wipe your nose."
Keith did what Lance said and when he looked at the towel, he saw that it was not wine, but blood.
"I'm bleeding," he said.
"Nosebleed? You never have nosebleeds."
"This is the second time today."
"Better go see Gorma, he can stop that for you."
"You better turn in yourself," Keith said as he wiped his nose again and grabbed his cup. "Before Nanny sees you in here."
Lance nodded and then waved good-bye to him.
Keith could only shrug as he left the kitchen, wiping his nose again as he did. The blood was now gone.
**********
Allura breathed in deeply as she slept. A haunting nightmare threatened her peaceful slumber...
**********
Kelar turned to the young man he held, slowly tightening his grip on his neck. "Young whelp," he stated. "You're not even old enough to fully understand the concept of ruling an entire planet. You've probably only just finished going through the Trial, haven't you?"
"It doesn't matter..." Keith struggled to say. "I understand more than you think..."
Kelar smiled. "Afraid of your own gifts?" he asked. "Don't fully understand your own potential? How is one such as you fit to lead?"
"Kelar, please let him go!" Alysson pleaded.
He turned to her. "You're the last person to make any requests, princess."
"Kelar...."
He then turned to Keith, and before he could react, Keith pulled up his legs and with every ounce of strength he had, he kicked him in his face.
"Keith no!"
However, the move only angered Kelar even more, and his hold on the captain remained strong.
"Teenagers," he said. "Its time I took care of you."
"Kelar!"
Alysson started toward him, but found herself being held back. She turned to Xue who held her by her arms as tears entered her eyes.
"Let me go!" she yelled.
"You wont get away with....."
The room suddenly fell silent, as they all heard the loud gasp that escaped Keith's lips. Then the sudden thud as Kelar threw Keith away from him; his limp body landing on the cold floor.
"KEITH!"
**********
Allura woke with a gasp, clutching her blanket to her chest as she looked around her room. She then held her head in her hands as she tried to push the strange visions from her mind. She breathed in deeply as she slowly laid back down on her bed, to stare up at the ceiling above her.
-What the hell was that?- she asked herself.
She turned her head over to the clock that was sitting on her nightstand. It was barely 2 in the morning.
She slowly closed her eyes again, hoping that she could get back to sleep. Yet those same visions continued to haunt her..