Voltron and is characters aren't mine, just the others!

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Keith and Allura walked hand in hand through the halls of the 'Explorer'. Both were dressed casually in jeans. Allura wore a pink T-shirt, and had a sweater draped over her arm. Nanny had tried to make her wear something more formal, but Allura insisted on wearing what she had on. Nanny threw her hands up in defeat, and left the room, muttering about bad influences.

Keith wore a shirt in his signature red. He had opted to not wear his sling, and his right arm hung slack at his side. Allura had fought him over that one, but Keith told her he wanted to enjoy tonight, and not spend it having people fuss over him.

They paused in front of the door to the banquet hall. Muffled voices and music could be heard from within.

Keith smiled at Allura. "Ready?"

She smiled back, eyes glowing. "I've been waiting to celebrate this my entire life!"

"Then what are we waiting for?" Keith opened the door and led Allura inside.

The Banquet hall was full of people. Music cranked from the overhead sound system, and food tables were set up along one wall. The two Voltron Teams were there, along with the 'Explorer' crew and half the Space Force. Keith frowned, instinctively wondering who was keeping watch.

Allura pinched him. "Relax, you're off duty." She smiled up at him. "Let's find everyone." They walked, hand in hand, towards their friends.

Jeff spotted them first and waved. "Hey, look who's here!"

Lance turned. "About time you two showed up." He said, handing a cup to Keith. "You're just in time to join us in a toast."

Keith eyed Lance warily. "What kind of toast?"

"Why to Lotor of course!" Lance replied.

"Lotor!" Said Allura puzzled.

"Of course, without him, we wouldn't be having this excellent party!" Cliff finished, laughing.

Everyone raised their glasses. "To Lotor!" Lance said.

"TO LOTOR!"

Keith downed his drink and grinned at his friends. Allura tried to do the same, only choked on the unfamiliar liquor. Lance patted her on the back as she tried to get her breath.

"Easy Allura! I forgot you don't drink." Lance told her affectionately. Most of the Team drifted off, leaving Keith, Lance, Cliff, Jeff, and Lisa.

Allura smiled. "I'll get even tomorrow."

Lance looked puzzled. "Tomorrow?"

"I forgot to tell you. We are having a formal celebration tomorrow at the Castle to celebrate the end of the war." Allura told him.

Lance groaned. "That means dress uniforms! I need another drink!"

"This calls for two! Or maybe even three!" Cliff handed Lance another cup.

Keith shook his head. "Take it easy tonight. You two don't want Adisha and Soldrana to be embarrassed tomorrow now do you?" He winked at Allura, and they walked away. Jeff and Lisa followed close behind.

Cliff choked on his drink. "Those were the two girls we met last time I was here! How did he find out about them!"

Lance grinned and draped his arm around Cliff's shoulders. "To quote Keith, 'His spies are everywhere my friend'." They clinked their cups together, and drank.

Keith, Allura, Jeff and Lisa stood near the dance floor. Allura grabbed Keith's hand. "Come on! Let's dance!"

Lisa and Jeff laughed. "Keith doesn't dance Your Highness." Lisa told her. "God knows I've tried!"

"Firstly, my name is Allura. Second, Keith CAN dance. I've seen him." Allura told them.

Keith flushed. "Allura…not here."

Jeff grinned. "Tell us Allura, when did you see Keith dance?"

"Here, on Arus. Nanny found out he could do the waltz, and had Keith help me learn." She smiled sweetly at Keith.

Jeff and Lisa laughed at Keith's discomfiture. "And who taught you to waltz Captain? I don't remember that class at the Academy!" Jeff asked laughing.

"I taught him."

They all turned to see Sven and a visibly pregnant Romelle standing behind them.

"Cousin! Look at you!" Allura hugged her cousin.

Sven shook Keith's hand, then drew him into a hug. Keith winced when Sven released him. "Easy on the back my friend." Keith told him.

Sven frowned at Keith. Keith glared back. "Hey now, this is a party! Sven tell us why you taught Keith the waltz." Jeff winked at Allura. "Or should Allura and Romelle be concerned?"

Everyone laughed. "Actually, it vas my mother. Keith vas staying vith us over the holidays, and Mother thought it vould be a good idea to teach us to dance." Sven laughed. "Ve hated it at the time, but it has come in useful." He smiled at his wife.

Lance and Cliff joined them. "Sven! Romelle!" Lance exclaimed, hugging them both. "What a surprise!"

"Well, we couldn't miss this." Romelle told them. "Besides, we have a couple more months yet." She patted her belly, and smiled at Sven.

Allura turned once again to Keith. "Are we going to dance?"

Keith shook his head. "I'm not really feeling up to it Allura."

Allura looked concerned. "Are you—?"

"Come on! I'll dance with you!" Before she knew it, Lance had dragged her to the dance floor. Jeff and Lisa followed laughing. Cliff escorted Romelle to a chair, so she could rest and talk to the rest of the Team. Sven led Keith to a quiet corner.

"How are you, really?" Sven asked.

"I'm fine. Just a couple of stitches where Lotor got me with a knife." Keith said.

"And the laser burns?"

Keith glared. "Who told you about that?" He sighed. "I'll be all right." He glanced over at Allura. "Especially now."

Sven followed his gaze. "Have you found Haggar?"

"No. We have people searching the wreckage of Lotor's command ship, but I doubt they'll find anything."

"I tought as much." Sven sighed. "Vell, at least you got Lotor."

"And Zarkon too, if this Hazar character can be trusted."

"Jeff trusts him, and you know how suspicious he is!" Sven laughed.

"With us as room-mates, who can blame him!" Keith grinned back.

Sven put his arm around Keith's good shoulder. "Come my friend. Let's find de others." They two friends joined their Teammates. After all, it was a party.