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Chapter 2
About an hour later, Keith combed his fingers through her hair as her head rested on his chest. He looked down at the beautiful princess laying in his arms and kissed her forehead. Through some miracle she was his.
K-What are you thinking?
A-Keith, will it always be like this?
K-I hope not.
A-What? Why not?
She looked confused, and then she noticed the smile on his lips.
K-Because if it is, I don't think I would last one year with you. You're too much. I'm exhausted.
She laughed as she felt her cheeks turning a dark crimson color.
A-We should head back inside. Everyone is probably looking for us as I speak.
K-Your right. I don't think Coran would like to see us like this.
She laughed at him.
A-No, perhaps not.
She stood up with the blanket around her. She gave him a quick kiss and grabbed her dress and slip. He touched his lips and looked up at her.
K-What was that for?
A-I just wanted to thank you for the most wonderful evening of my life.
He kissed her again and leaned his forehead against hers.
K-Mine too. . She pulled the dress over her head as Keith pulled on his pants and flight jacket. He stepped behind her and snapped all the buttons on her back. They were both fully clothed now as they stood in each other's arms. He pulled her closer as she leaned her back against his chest. She let out a soft sigh as she felt his lips kiss the top of her shoulder. Lance walked up to them, neither of them hearing him. When he cleared his throat they jumped apart.
L-Hey guys, where the hell have you been?
A- Lance, you scared me to death.
K-What's wrong?
L-Nothing, really, no one knew where you two went, and you weren't in the castle. We were just afraid that something had happened. If you knew how to answer a communicator, maybe there wouldn't be a problem. Keith looked down at his chest. He must have left it in his room, when he was changing earlier.
K-Sorry Lance, I must have left it in my room.
A-I guess we should head back before Coran has a heart attack.
Keith took Allura's hand and they started walking towards the castle.
A-Wow, that was more of a close call then we realized.
K-Too close.
L-Excuse me? What's going on here?
A-What?
L-The two of you are holding hands.
K-Your point being?
Allura walked over to Lance and grabbed his hand. She stuck her tongue out at Keith, who just laughed at her. Lance looked at her dumbfounded.
L-Princess, what are you doing?
A-I'm holding your hand.
L-I can see that, why?
A-Oh, well, I thought you were upset that I was holding Keith's hand and not yours.
L-Personally, I think that you both have problems, but at the same time, I'm glad you two finally came around. I thought I was going to be old man by the time one of you made a move.
He walked off towards the castle leaving Allura and Keith alone to laugh out loud at him.
K-I don't want to see that again.
A-What?
K-My Princess holding my best friend's hand.
A-Jealous are we?
K-Not a chance, it just bruises the ego.
She laughed and wrapped an arm around his waist. He wrapped his arm around her shoulder as they walked back to the castle.
A-I forgot to tell you, we're throwing a ball in honor of Galaxy Garrison, this Friday.
K-How is it only two days away, and I'm just now hearing about this?
A-With all the excitement, I forgot to tell you.
K-I don't think you're up to it. You just had your accident yesterday, and do you know how long it takes to make security arrangements for something like this?
A-Keith, relax. How much security could we possibly need? Galaxy Garrison is going to be there. There should be over two hundred soldiers alone, not including the castle guards. Besides, I have you.
K-Next time Princess, give me some notice, ok?
A-Oh all right.
It was now the day of the party. Keith straightened out his tie and then made his way to Allura's room. Over the last two days, Allura had been so busy with the preparations, that he hadn't seen her since the night in the garden. He was actually a bit nervous about seeing her again. Hopefully she had seen the flowers he left next to her bed last night, so she would know that he had been thinking about her. She was just about ready when there was a knock at the door. She smoothed out her dress and took a final look in the mirror. As she opened the door, she saw Keith standing in his formal flight suit. He was holding a stargazer lily in his hand. He couldn't believe how beautiful she looked. She was wearing an emerald green satin dress that had a corset bodice. It was strapless and low cut. The dress flared at the waist and glittered in the light. The radiant smile that was on her face disappeared as Keith continued to look at her but not say a word. A smile came to his face as he saw the worry appear on hers.
K-Don't worry Princess, you look breath-taking.
He brought her hand to his lips for a soft kiss.
A-Thank you. You look quite dashing yourself Captain.
K-Shall we?
She nodded as he placed her hand in the nook of his elbow. They walked toward the ballroom doors where they were announced. They talked and mingled with people. The ball appeared to be a success seeing that everyone was having a good time. Marshall Graham walked up to Keith and Allura and tapped him on the shoulder.
G-Captain, I believe you are the envy of every man in this room tonight.
K-Thank you sir.
G-So, I was talking to Coran, and he tells me that you haven't heard a peep out of Doom for weeks.
A-No, they've been too quiet. I know they are up to something.
K-We do have a new problem though and were not sure if it's Doom related. It's a ship that keeps showing up than magically disappearing right before our eyes. Within a seconds notice it can't even be detected on radar. It attacked the princess earlier this week, but we have no proof that it's Doom. Sven should be arriving over the next few days to fly in Allura's absence.
G-Sounds more like a ghost ship to me. Well if you should need help, just give us a call. We just had another class graduate, so we have enlisted about two hundred more recruits.
K-Thank you Marshall.
She looked at him and smiled. Graham had noticed that Allura couldn't take her eyes off Keith and got the feeling that the two of them wanted to be alone.
G-If you two will excuse me, Marshall Ludwig is over there, and I think I here the first waltz of the evening.
He winked at the two of them and left. Keith and Allura looked at each other and laughed.
A-Are we that obvious to everyone?
K-From what the rest of the team tells me, we've been that obvious for three years.
He took her hand and led her out to the dance floor. Her left hand was clasped tightly in his, and the other laid gently on his shoulder. He pulled her a little closer by the waist as they danced gracefully to the music. They looked perfect together. Every person in the room was watching them, but they were oblivious to the fact again. They moved in perfect unison with the music, her dress flowing around his legs as he spun her around. She looked like an angel. He pulled her close to him as they slowed their movements. She rested her head on his chest, their clasped hands lying against his heart.
The song came to an end and he walked her over to a servant carrying a tray with champagne. Keith grabbed a glass for each of them and grabbed a spoon from the table next to him. He clanked the spoon on his glass gathering everyone's attention. Allura looked at him puzzled, wondering what he was doing. He took Allura's hand and walked with her to the middle of the ballroom.
K-Everyone, if I may just have your attention for a minute. There's something I need to say.
A-Keith, what are you doing?
K-The right thing.
The room became quiet and all the people gathered round to here what their beloved Captain had to say.
K-Like I said, there is something important I need to say, and I only feel it proper that it be here tonight, in front of all our friends and family. I have been living on this planet now for three years. In this time, I have gotten to know most of you very closely. I've grown to care and love all of you. You have all welcomed me in and showed me respect and love as well. Until I came to Arus, I had no family of my own. You are my family now and for that I thank you.
He looked at Allura who had tears in her eyes. He took her hand in his and brought it to his lips.
K-Allura, in the past three years, I have changed so much. You have made me in to the person I am today. I have never met a more carrying, devoted loving woman in my life that even compares to you. We have denied our love and feelings for three long hard years. I almost lost you a couple of days ago, and I had never had such a feeling of fear in my whole life. That day changed my life forever.
He took both of her hands in his and looked into her tear filled blue eyes.
K-Princess, I love you, more than I ever thought possible to love someone. Coran told me a couple of days ago that your father gave his blessing for us to be together. I'm begging you to make me the luckiest man in this galaxy and be my wife.
He got down on one knee and kneeled before her.
K-Allura, will you marry me?
The tears rolled down her cheeks in a stream. She nodded her head as a radiant smile came to her face.
A-Yes, Yes I'll marry you!
She threw her arms around his neck and kissed him.
A-I love you so much!
They both had tears rolling down their cheeks. He jumped up and swung her in circles causing her to laugh. Coran lifted his glass and looked at the people in the room pleased by what had just happened.
C-A toast! To the happy couple, may you live long happy lives, and be as wise as the late King Alfor, and Gwendolyn.
Everyone in the room raised their glasses and cheered for the future King and Queen of Arus. Keith and Allura rose their glasses to that toast and drank. He put his glass down and kissed her again. Pidge and Lance were the first two people to get over to the happy couple to congratulate them. A few minutes later the music started back up and people said their congratulations to them. After a while Keith pulled her on to the dance floor with him. He needed to feel her in his arms again. Keith wrapped his arms around her as they danced to the soft music as the crowd continued to cheer for the happy couple.
A-I can't believe you proposed. This is all happening so fast.
K-You're not getting sick of me already are you?
A-Of course not. I just feel like my head is spinning.
K-We've waited three long years Ally. I wouldn't exactly say that this is all happening so fast.
A-I know. No more waiting.
K-I'm going to spend the rest of my life making you happy.
He tilted her chin up and placed a soft kiss on her lips. All of a sudden, a shot rang through the ballroom. Everyone started screaming and running. Keith looked up to see what was going on but his thoughts was broken when he felt the princess slump into his arms. He looked at his hand that had just been on her back and it was covered in blood.
K-Allura.oh god.
He slowly guided her to the floor.
K-Somebody help me!!
He looked back at her. Her face was pale and there was a trickle of blood at her mouth.
K-Ally open you eyes, look at me. Please look at me.
She slowly opened her eyes.
A-What happened? It hurts...
K-I know sweetheart, you're going to be just fine. Just hold on a little longer.
Keith looked up at the balcony and saw Lotor standing there. Lotor stood there shocked. He couldn't believe he hit the princess. He would have never have done anything to hurt her. He loved her too much for that. He glanced down as Keith tried to stop the bleeding. Lance and Hunk ran to where Keith was.
L-What happened?
K-We have to get her to the medical wing. There's so much blood. It won't stop.
H-Do we know where the shots came from?
Keith looked up to where Lotor stood a moment ago, but was now gone.
K-It was Lotor, I saw him.
Keith grabbed her in his arms and ran towards the medical wing. Coran and Lance ran after them, leaving Pidge and Hunk to make sure that all the guests got to their transportation safely. They had the castle guards do a parameter check to see if there was any chance that Lotor was still on the premises. As Keith laid her on one of the hospital beds waiting for the doctor, he ripped the sheet off and applied pressure to her back.
K-Give me some of that gauze, we have to slow the bleeding until Gorma gets here.
Dr. Gorma walked in to the room, dressed in medical scrubs.
D-How is she? What kind of wound did she receive?
K-She's unconscious, she was shot in the back with a blaster.
D-You two have to leave now, we have to get started right away.
Keith nodded his head and Lance followed him out of the room.
C-How is she?
K-Gorma's performing surgery on her as we speak.
Lance put a hand on Keith's shoulder making him glance up at him
K-It's never going to end. I don't need to worry about protecting her up in the air; I can't even protect her in her own damned castle. . L-Don't be so hard on yourself. You can't be everywhere at once. Look if it makes you feel better, he was probably trying to shoot you, and not her.
K-I knew I could count on you pal. You always have a way of making me feel better.
The smirk on his face disappeared as he thought of Lotor.
K-How the hell did he get in here?
L-I don't know, but Graham said Lt. Caldwell saw a large ship that just mysteriously disappeared.
K-It was Doom all along.
Keith leaned up against the wall and stood there. It had already been a while and the waiting was driving him nuts.
K-How long have they been in there already?
C-For about two hours.
Keith sat down on the sofa and put his head in his hands. What if she didn't pull through? He couldn't think like that. He wanted to see her so badly. The waiting was going to kill him, he was sure of it. The sound of alarms going off from her room broke him from his thoughts. Dr. Gorma came running out in the hall yelling for three more nurses to join him.
D-Code Blue! I need all medical staff in here now! We're loosing her!
K-No!
Keith bolted towards the door, and a nurse stopped him.
N-Captain, you have to stay back!
K-That's my fiancée in there!
N-I know, but there is nothing you can to do to save her, get in our way and you will help us loose her!
Lance grabbed Keith by the arm, tears in his eyes.
L-Keith, we have to let them work on her. She'll pull through this, she's a fighter.
C-Nurse White, please help our princess.
N-We'll do all that we can Coran.
The nurse ran in the room, the door slamming shut behind her.
K-Ally! No!
Keith slammed his fists on the door, as anger flooded over him. Tears stung at his eyes. He wished Lotor was standing in front of him right now so he could kill him. Keith leaned up against the wall. He slowly slid down it to a sitting position. His head was in his hands, as he racked over the security measures. How had Lotor gotten in? How had he gotten past the guards and two hundred G.G. soldiers? He sat there practically numb for the next couple of hours. Finally the door of the OR room opened and Gorma came walking out. Keith felt a wave a nausea flow through him at the sight of the doctor's scrubs completely covered in blood. Allura's blood. Keith and Coran bolted up to see what the doctor had to say.
K-How is she Doc?
G-Well, we had quite a scare there. The blast had struck her smaller intestine, causing internal bleeding. She did pull through, but the next couple of days will be key if she is to recover. Just remember that she's a fighter, you know that.
K-Are her chances for a full recovery good?
G- I definitely believe so.
K-Thank you.
D-I only did what I could, she did all the rest.
K-Can we see her?
D-Yes, but please only one at a time. I know you all want to see her, but she needs her rest. She'll recover quicker that way.
Keith nodded his head and shook his hand. Coran looked over at Keith and patted him on the shoulder.
C-Go on son, your future wife is waiting to see you.
Keith smiled at that thought. He nodded his head and walked to her doorway. He stopped once he saw her face. He had never seen her look so pale before, but she still looked radiant. He walked over to her and sat down in the chair next to her bed. He took her small hand in his, and kissed her softly on the lips.
K-Hey beautiful, it's me. I just wanted to tell you that you need to get better. You know how inpatient I am.
He sat there for a few minutes and didn't say anything. He just listened to the soft sound of her breathing, and watched the heart monitor as it beeped. He looked over his shoulder and saw Coran standing there. He knew the others wanted to visit with her also. He leaned down next to her cheek and whispered in her ear.
K-I'll be back soon, I know the others want to visit you too. I love you.
He kissed her cheek and walked over towards Coran. Coran embraced him in a hug. It was almost awkward to Keith, because he had never done anything like that to him before.
C-Why don't you go get cleaned up. You look a mess and might frighten the princess if she wakes up.
Keith looked down at himself and knew what Coran was talking about. He was also covered in her blood. He nodded his head and went to his room and showered. About an hour later, he almost felt like a brand new man. He was on his way back to Allura's room, when he stopped just outside her doorway. Lance was in with her.
L-Princess, you have to get better soon. I think Keith is going to loose it if one more thing happens to you. A man can only take so much.
He was quiet for a minute and then looked at her again.
L-Bet you never knew, but I've always been a little jealous of Keith. He was the top cadet in our class. All the girls fawned over him, even though he never noticed. Then we came here. He was captivated by you. He's been in love with you for the three years he's been here. You know Keith though; he was always too noble to admit it. I know that you've been in love with him for probably as long. I've wanted what the two of you had for three years, all though neither of you knew it. I hope one day, I can find that person, who means as much to me as you do to each other. I'm happy for you both. I've never seen any one who deserves each other's love the way you do. You're the best thing that ever happened to him. I know he'll treat you like the beautiful princess that you are. Just think, after the wedding I'll be calling you sis. After all I'm the closest thing to a brother that he has.
K-You know you'll always be the brother I never had.
Lance looked over his shoulder, shocked to see Keith there.
L-Hey, you look better.
K-Thanks, I really needed that shower. How is she?
L-About the same. I told her that when she wakes up, I'm still gonna teach her how to play strip poker.
Keith laughed. He knew Lance wasn't serious, but he was glad he said it. He needed something to lighten his spirits.
L-I think, I'm gonna get ready for bed. If you need anything, just let me know.
K-Thanks.
Lance nodded his head and left the room. Keith pulled up his chair next to the bed.
K-Hey Ally, I'm back.
He tucked a loose tendril of hair behind her ear. He kissed her on the cheek and pulled out a book to read. After a couple of hours of reading, Keith had fallen asleep. It was about five in the morning when Allura first woke up. She stirred around a bit at first, and when she opened her eyes, she saw Keith sitting next to her bed. A smile came to her lips. He sat with her the whole night. She looked at the way he was sleeping and knew he would have a crank in his neck if he didn't change his position. She touched his cheek with a featherlike stroke. He twitched his nose, but did not waken. She caressed his cheek and said his name. He jumped up startled, and realized that she had woken up.
K-Ally, your awake! Doc told me you probably wouldn't wake up till tomorrow night.
A-Since when do I ever listen to doctors?
Keith laughed and wiped away the tears that had formed in his eyes.
K-How are you feeling? I should go get Gorma.
A-No, please, I feel fine considering.
She let out a small yawn and tried to stretch a little.
K-As much as I would like to continue looking in those beautiful blue eyes of yours, you need to get some rest. You look exhausted. The last few days between both accidents has put a lot of stress on your body. Besides I need you in top shape because we have a wedding to plan.
She smiled at him. He leaned forward and planted a gentle kiss on her lips
A-I am tired. You look like you haven't slept in days.
K-I'll survive.
A-Keith, please, lie next to me and get some rest.
K-Ally, I'm fine really.
A-Will you just hold me then for a while. You don't have to stay, just stay till I fall asleep. I keep having nightmares.
K-Of course.
He slowly climbed in the bed, careful of all her IV cords and equipment. As he pulled the blanket over the two of them. He kissed her softly on the lips
K-I love you.
A-Love you, she whispered as she fell off to sleep.
He pulled her closer in his arms and kissed the top of her hair. The second he heard her breathing even out, his eyes closed as well. He had a smile of contentment on his face from being able to hold her in his arms again.
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Chapter 2
About an hour later, Keith combed his fingers through her hair as her head rested on his chest. He looked down at the beautiful princess laying in his arms and kissed her forehead. Through some miracle she was his.
K-What are you thinking?
A-Keith, will it always be like this?
K-I hope not.
A-What? Why not?
She looked confused, and then she noticed the smile on his lips.
K-Because if it is, I don't think I would last one year with you. You're too much. I'm exhausted.
She laughed as she felt her cheeks turning a dark crimson color.
A-We should head back inside. Everyone is probably looking for us as I speak.
K-Your right. I don't think Coran would like to see us like this.
She laughed at him.
A-No, perhaps not.
She stood up with the blanket around her. She gave him a quick kiss and grabbed her dress and slip. He touched his lips and looked up at her.
K-What was that for?
A-I just wanted to thank you for the most wonderful evening of my life.
He kissed her again and leaned his forehead against hers.
K-Mine too. . She pulled the dress over her head as Keith pulled on his pants and flight jacket. He stepped behind her and snapped all the buttons on her back. They were both fully clothed now as they stood in each other's arms. He pulled her closer as she leaned her back against his chest. She let out a soft sigh as she felt his lips kiss the top of her shoulder. Lance walked up to them, neither of them hearing him. When he cleared his throat they jumped apart.
L-Hey guys, where the hell have you been?
A- Lance, you scared me to death.
K-What's wrong?
L-Nothing, really, no one knew where you two went, and you weren't in the castle. We were just afraid that something had happened. If you knew how to answer a communicator, maybe there wouldn't be a problem. Keith looked down at his chest. He must have left it in his room, when he was changing earlier.
K-Sorry Lance, I must have left it in my room.
A-I guess we should head back before Coran has a heart attack.
Keith took Allura's hand and they started walking towards the castle.
A-Wow, that was more of a close call then we realized.
K-Too close.
L-Excuse me? What's going on here?
A-What?
L-The two of you are holding hands.
K-Your point being?
Allura walked over to Lance and grabbed his hand. She stuck her tongue out at Keith, who just laughed at her. Lance looked at her dumbfounded.
L-Princess, what are you doing?
A-I'm holding your hand.
L-I can see that, why?
A-Oh, well, I thought you were upset that I was holding Keith's hand and not yours.
L-Personally, I think that you both have problems, but at the same time, I'm glad you two finally came around. I thought I was going to be old man by the time one of you made a move.
He walked off towards the castle leaving Allura and Keith alone to laugh out loud at him.
K-I don't want to see that again.
A-What?
K-My Princess holding my best friend's hand.
A-Jealous are we?
K-Not a chance, it just bruises the ego.
She laughed and wrapped an arm around his waist. He wrapped his arm around her shoulder as they walked back to the castle.
A-I forgot to tell you, we're throwing a ball in honor of Galaxy Garrison, this Friday.
K-How is it only two days away, and I'm just now hearing about this?
A-With all the excitement, I forgot to tell you.
K-I don't think you're up to it. You just had your accident yesterday, and do you know how long it takes to make security arrangements for something like this?
A-Keith, relax. How much security could we possibly need? Galaxy Garrison is going to be there. There should be over two hundred soldiers alone, not including the castle guards. Besides, I have you.
K-Next time Princess, give me some notice, ok?
A-Oh all right.
It was now the day of the party. Keith straightened out his tie and then made his way to Allura's room. Over the last two days, Allura had been so busy with the preparations, that he hadn't seen her since the night in the garden. He was actually a bit nervous about seeing her again. Hopefully she had seen the flowers he left next to her bed last night, so she would know that he had been thinking about her. She was just about ready when there was a knock at the door. She smoothed out her dress and took a final look in the mirror. As she opened the door, she saw Keith standing in his formal flight suit. He was holding a stargazer lily in his hand. He couldn't believe how beautiful she looked. She was wearing an emerald green satin dress that had a corset bodice. It was strapless and low cut. The dress flared at the waist and glittered in the light. The radiant smile that was on her face disappeared as Keith continued to look at her but not say a word. A smile came to his face as he saw the worry appear on hers.
K-Don't worry Princess, you look breath-taking.
He brought her hand to his lips for a soft kiss.
A-Thank you. You look quite dashing yourself Captain.
K-Shall we?
She nodded as he placed her hand in the nook of his elbow. They walked toward the ballroom doors where they were announced. They talked and mingled with people. The ball appeared to be a success seeing that everyone was having a good time. Marshall Graham walked up to Keith and Allura and tapped him on the shoulder.
G-Captain, I believe you are the envy of every man in this room tonight.
K-Thank you sir.
G-So, I was talking to Coran, and he tells me that you haven't heard a peep out of Doom for weeks.
A-No, they've been too quiet. I know they are up to something.
K-We do have a new problem though and were not sure if it's Doom related. It's a ship that keeps showing up than magically disappearing right before our eyes. Within a seconds notice it can't even be detected on radar. It attacked the princess earlier this week, but we have no proof that it's Doom. Sven should be arriving over the next few days to fly in Allura's absence.
G-Sounds more like a ghost ship to me. Well if you should need help, just give us a call. We just had another class graduate, so we have enlisted about two hundred more recruits.
K-Thank you Marshall.
She looked at him and smiled. Graham had noticed that Allura couldn't take her eyes off Keith and got the feeling that the two of them wanted to be alone.
G-If you two will excuse me, Marshall Ludwig is over there, and I think I here the first waltz of the evening.
He winked at the two of them and left. Keith and Allura looked at each other and laughed.
A-Are we that obvious to everyone?
K-From what the rest of the team tells me, we've been that obvious for three years.
He took her hand and led her out to the dance floor. Her left hand was clasped tightly in his, and the other laid gently on his shoulder. He pulled her a little closer by the waist as they danced gracefully to the music. They looked perfect together. Every person in the room was watching them, but they were oblivious to the fact again. They moved in perfect unison with the music, her dress flowing around his legs as he spun her around. She looked like an angel. He pulled her close to him as they slowed their movements. She rested her head on his chest, their clasped hands lying against his heart.
The song came to an end and he walked her over to a servant carrying a tray with champagne. Keith grabbed a glass for each of them and grabbed a spoon from the table next to him. He clanked the spoon on his glass gathering everyone's attention. Allura looked at him puzzled, wondering what he was doing. He took Allura's hand and walked with her to the middle of the ballroom.
K-Everyone, if I may just have your attention for a minute. There's something I need to say.
A-Keith, what are you doing?
K-The right thing.
The room became quiet and all the people gathered round to here what their beloved Captain had to say.
K-Like I said, there is something important I need to say, and I only feel it proper that it be here tonight, in front of all our friends and family. I have been living on this planet now for three years. In this time, I have gotten to know most of you very closely. I've grown to care and love all of you. You have all welcomed me in and showed me respect and love as well. Until I came to Arus, I had no family of my own. You are my family now and for that I thank you.
He looked at Allura who had tears in her eyes. He took her hand in his and brought it to his lips.
K-Allura, in the past three years, I have changed so much. You have made me in to the person I am today. I have never met a more carrying, devoted loving woman in my life that even compares to you. We have denied our love and feelings for three long hard years. I almost lost you a couple of days ago, and I had never had such a feeling of fear in my whole life. That day changed my life forever.
He took both of her hands in his and looked into her tear filled blue eyes.
K-Princess, I love you, more than I ever thought possible to love someone. Coran told me a couple of days ago that your father gave his blessing for us to be together. I'm begging you to make me the luckiest man in this galaxy and be my wife.
He got down on one knee and kneeled before her.
K-Allura, will you marry me?
The tears rolled down her cheeks in a stream. She nodded her head as a radiant smile came to her face.
A-Yes, Yes I'll marry you!
She threw her arms around his neck and kissed him.
A-I love you so much!
They both had tears rolling down their cheeks. He jumped up and swung her in circles causing her to laugh. Coran lifted his glass and looked at the people in the room pleased by what had just happened.
C-A toast! To the happy couple, may you live long happy lives, and be as wise as the late King Alfor, and Gwendolyn.
Everyone in the room raised their glasses and cheered for the future King and Queen of Arus. Keith and Allura rose their glasses to that toast and drank. He put his glass down and kissed her again. Pidge and Lance were the first two people to get over to the happy couple to congratulate them. A few minutes later the music started back up and people said their congratulations to them. After a while Keith pulled her on to the dance floor with him. He needed to feel her in his arms again. Keith wrapped his arms around her as they danced to the soft music as the crowd continued to cheer for the happy couple.
A-I can't believe you proposed. This is all happening so fast.
K-You're not getting sick of me already are you?
A-Of course not. I just feel like my head is spinning.
K-We've waited three long years Ally. I wouldn't exactly say that this is all happening so fast.
A-I know. No more waiting.
K-I'm going to spend the rest of my life making you happy.
He tilted her chin up and placed a soft kiss on her lips. All of a sudden, a shot rang through the ballroom. Everyone started screaming and running. Keith looked up to see what was going on but his thoughts was broken when he felt the princess slump into his arms. He looked at his hand that had just been on her back and it was covered in blood.
K-Allura.oh god.
He slowly guided her to the floor.
K-Somebody help me!!
He looked back at her. Her face was pale and there was a trickle of blood at her mouth.
K-Ally open you eyes, look at me. Please look at me.
She slowly opened her eyes.
A-What happened? It hurts...
K-I know sweetheart, you're going to be just fine. Just hold on a little longer.
Keith looked up at the balcony and saw Lotor standing there. Lotor stood there shocked. He couldn't believe he hit the princess. He would have never have done anything to hurt her. He loved her too much for that. He glanced down as Keith tried to stop the bleeding. Lance and Hunk ran to where Keith was.
L-What happened?
K-We have to get her to the medical wing. There's so much blood. It won't stop.
H-Do we know where the shots came from?
Keith looked up to where Lotor stood a moment ago, but was now gone.
K-It was Lotor, I saw him.
Keith grabbed her in his arms and ran towards the medical wing. Coran and Lance ran after them, leaving Pidge and Hunk to make sure that all the guests got to their transportation safely. They had the castle guards do a parameter check to see if there was any chance that Lotor was still on the premises. As Keith laid her on one of the hospital beds waiting for the doctor, he ripped the sheet off and applied pressure to her back.
K-Give me some of that gauze, we have to slow the bleeding until Gorma gets here.
Dr. Gorma walked in to the room, dressed in medical scrubs.
D-How is she? What kind of wound did she receive?
K-She's unconscious, she was shot in the back with a blaster.
D-You two have to leave now, we have to get started right away.
Keith nodded his head and Lance followed him out of the room.
C-How is she?
K-Gorma's performing surgery on her as we speak.
Lance put a hand on Keith's shoulder making him glance up at him
K-It's never going to end. I don't need to worry about protecting her up in the air; I can't even protect her in her own damned castle. . L-Don't be so hard on yourself. You can't be everywhere at once. Look if it makes you feel better, he was probably trying to shoot you, and not her.
K-I knew I could count on you pal. You always have a way of making me feel better.
The smirk on his face disappeared as he thought of Lotor.
K-How the hell did he get in here?
L-I don't know, but Graham said Lt. Caldwell saw a large ship that just mysteriously disappeared.
K-It was Doom all along.
Keith leaned up against the wall and stood there. It had already been a while and the waiting was driving him nuts.
K-How long have they been in there already?
C-For about two hours.
Keith sat down on the sofa and put his head in his hands. What if she didn't pull through? He couldn't think like that. He wanted to see her so badly. The waiting was going to kill him, he was sure of it. The sound of alarms going off from her room broke him from his thoughts. Dr. Gorma came running out in the hall yelling for three more nurses to join him.
D-Code Blue! I need all medical staff in here now! We're loosing her!
K-No!
Keith bolted towards the door, and a nurse stopped him.
N-Captain, you have to stay back!
K-That's my fiancée in there!
N-I know, but there is nothing you can to do to save her, get in our way and you will help us loose her!
Lance grabbed Keith by the arm, tears in his eyes.
L-Keith, we have to let them work on her. She'll pull through this, she's a fighter.
C-Nurse White, please help our princess.
N-We'll do all that we can Coran.
The nurse ran in the room, the door slamming shut behind her.
K-Ally! No!
Keith slammed his fists on the door, as anger flooded over him. Tears stung at his eyes. He wished Lotor was standing in front of him right now so he could kill him. Keith leaned up against the wall. He slowly slid down it to a sitting position. His head was in his hands, as he racked over the security measures. How had Lotor gotten in? How had he gotten past the guards and two hundred G.G. soldiers? He sat there practically numb for the next couple of hours. Finally the door of the OR room opened and Gorma came walking out. Keith felt a wave a nausea flow through him at the sight of the doctor's scrubs completely covered in blood. Allura's blood. Keith and Coran bolted up to see what the doctor had to say.
K-How is she Doc?
G-Well, we had quite a scare there. The blast had struck her smaller intestine, causing internal bleeding. She did pull through, but the next couple of days will be key if she is to recover. Just remember that she's a fighter, you know that.
K-Are her chances for a full recovery good?
G- I definitely believe so.
K-Thank you.
D-I only did what I could, she did all the rest.
K-Can we see her?
D-Yes, but please only one at a time. I know you all want to see her, but she needs her rest. She'll recover quicker that way.
Keith nodded his head and shook his hand. Coran looked over at Keith and patted him on the shoulder.
C-Go on son, your future wife is waiting to see you.
Keith smiled at that thought. He nodded his head and walked to her doorway. He stopped once he saw her face. He had never seen her look so pale before, but she still looked radiant. He walked over to her and sat down in the chair next to her bed. He took her small hand in his, and kissed her softly on the lips.
K-Hey beautiful, it's me. I just wanted to tell you that you need to get better. You know how inpatient I am.
He sat there for a few minutes and didn't say anything. He just listened to the soft sound of her breathing, and watched the heart monitor as it beeped. He looked over his shoulder and saw Coran standing there. He knew the others wanted to visit with her also. He leaned down next to her cheek and whispered in her ear.
K-I'll be back soon, I know the others want to visit you too. I love you.
He kissed her cheek and walked over towards Coran. Coran embraced him in a hug. It was almost awkward to Keith, because he had never done anything like that to him before.
C-Why don't you go get cleaned up. You look a mess and might frighten the princess if she wakes up.
Keith looked down at himself and knew what Coran was talking about. He was also covered in her blood. He nodded his head and went to his room and showered. About an hour later, he almost felt like a brand new man. He was on his way back to Allura's room, when he stopped just outside her doorway. Lance was in with her.
L-Princess, you have to get better soon. I think Keith is going to loose it if one more thing happens to you. A man can only take so much.
He was quiet for a minute and then looked at her again.
L-Bet you never knew, but I've always been a little jealous of Keith. He was the top cadet in our class. All the girls fawned over him, even though he never noticed. Then we came here. He was captivated by you. He's been in love with you for the three years he's been here. You know Keith though; he was always too noble to admit it. I know that you've been in love with him for probably as long. I've wanted what the two of you had for three years, all though neither of you knew it. I hope one day, I can find that person, who means as much to me as you do to each other. I'm happy for you both. I've never seen any one who deserves each other's love the way you do. You're the best thing that ever happened to him. I know he'll treat you like the beautiful princess that you are. Just think, after the wedding I'll be calling you sis. After all I'm the closest thing to a brother that he has.
K-You know you'll always be the brother I never had.
Lance looked over his shoulder, shocked to see Keith there.
L-Hey, you look better.
K-Thanks, I really needed that shower. How is she?
L-About the same. I told her that when she wakes up, I'm still gonna teach her how to play strip poker.
Keith laughed. He knew Lance wasn't serious, but he was glad he said it. He needed something to lighten his spirits.
L-I think, I'm gonna get ready for bed. If you need anything, just let me know.
K-Thanks.
Lance nodded his head and left the room. Keith pulled up his chair next to the bed.
K-Hey Ally, I'm back.
He tucked a loose tendril of hair behind her ear. He kissed her on the cheek and pulled out a book to read. After a couple of hours of reading, Keith had fallen asleep. It was about five in the morning when Allura first woke up. She stirred around a bit at first, and when she opened her eyes, she saw Keith sitting next to her bed. A smile came to her lips. He sat with her the whole night. She looked at the way he was sleeping and knew he would have a crank in his neck if he didn't change his position. She touched his cheek with a featherlike stroke. He twitched his nose, but did not waken. She caressed his cheek and said his name. He jumped up startled, and realized that she had woken up.
K-Ally, your awake! Doc told me you probably wouldn't wake up till tomorrow night.
A-Since when do I ever listen to doctors?
Keith laughed and wiped away the tears that had formed in his eyes.
K-How are you feeling? I should go get Gorma.
A-No, please, I feel fine considering.
She let out a small yawn and tried to stretch a little.
K-As much as I would like to continue looking in those beautiful blue eyes of yours, you need to get some rest. You look exhausted. The last few days between both accidents has put a lot of stress on your body. Besides I need you in top shape because we have a wedding to plan.
She smiled at him. He leaned forward and planted a gentle kiss on her lips
A-I am tired. You look like you haven't slept in days.
K-I'll survive.
A-Keith, please, lie next to me and get some rest.
K-Ally, I'm fine really.
A-Will you just hold me then for a while. You don't have to stay, just stay till I fall asleep. I keep having nightmares.
K-Of course.
He slowly climbed in the bed, careful of all her IV cords and equipment. As he pulled the blanket over the two of them. He kissed her softly on the lips
K-I love you.
A-Love you, she whispered as she fell off to sleep.
He pulled her closer in his arms and kissed the top of her hair. The second he heard her breathing even out, his eyes closed as well. He had a smile of contentment on his face from being able to hold her in his arms again.
To be cont. Please review! It helps me type faster!!!