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

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"Keith! Keith honey wake up! We'll be late."

Keith cracked his eyes open, and groaned.

Allura laughed. "Come on Keith, rise and shine!" Keith buried his head deeper under the pillow. "Now Keith, you couldn't have had that much to drink after I left."

"Depends on what you mean by 'that much'." Keith's voice sounded muffled from under the pillow.

Allura pulled the pillow away. "You're going to be late."

Keith squinted up at her though blood-shot eyes. "You're dressed!"

Allura was looking all together too awake. She had her hair done up and had her crown on. She was also wearing a new pink gown. "Of course I'm dressed. I've been up for hours." She pulled the covers off him. "Now let's go. I'll meet you downstairs."

She started to leave the room.

Keith sat up, blinking. "Wait Allura! How late am I?"

Allura turned. "You have three hours." She grinned.

Keith looked stunned. "Three hours! I could have slept for another two!"

"Yes but then you wouldn't have time to torment Lance. I'll bet he and Cliff are worse off then you."

Keith groaned and rubbed his aching head. "I'll kill them both." He tried to stand. He got there on the third try, and winced, gingerly moving his sore shoulder.

"I told you to wear your sling." Allura was loving this. It wasn't often she had the upper hand when it came to Keith.

Keith looked her squarely in the eye. "Allura. Shut up." He walked past her and headed into the shower.

Allura giggled and went in behind him. Keith was already in the shower, steam starting to fill the room. "Keith? I'm sorry." She heard him sigh. "I really do have to go. I'll see you soon." She started out the door.

"Allura?" She turned. Keith had poked his head out of the shower. "Could you send me up a cup of coffee?" He winked. "I love you."

Allura nodded and smiled. "I love you too!" She blew him a kiss and left.

Keith stepped back under the scalding hot water. After fifteen minutes, he felt remotely human again. He stepped out, wrapped a towel around his waist, and shaved quickly. He was in his room, getting his uniform out of the closet, when he heard the door open. He hadn't heard the chime, so he figured it was Allura with his coffee. He pulled on his pants, and walked out into the living room.

"Morning sunshine! Little bird told me you needed this!" Lance was sitting on the couch, sipping out of one cup, and holding out another.

Keith glared. "How did you get in here?" He shook his head. "Never mind, I don't want to know. Give me that!" He grabbed the cup of steaming coffee. He narrowed his eyes at Lance.

Lance was looking immaculate in his dress whites. His hair was combed for a change, and his eyes were clear. He did not look as if he had been up celebrating all night. "Grumpy this morning, Cap?" Lance grinned.

"No thanks to you and Cliff. Why is it you two never suffer the morning after?"

"The Harrison-Hangover-Headache-Remedy. Three glasses of water and two aspirin. Works like a charm." Lance grinned.

Keith glared. "Where's your partner in crime this morning?"

"Probably waking up Jeff. You know, you two could learn to hold your liquor better. You're going to give us a bad name." Lance smirked up at Keith. "Hell Cap, even Pidge stayed up later than you."

"You better not have given Pidge ANYTHING Lance Harrison!"

Lance laughed out loud at the indignation on his Captain's face. "Of course we didn't give him anything. Relax Montgomery!" Lance laughed again.

Keith glared at him, then walked over to the bay window to finish his coffee.

"Keith?"

"Yeah?"

"What happens now?"

Keith turned. "What do you mean?"

Lance got up and stood next to his friend. "Zarkon and Lotor have been defeated. I mean, where do we go now?"

Keith shook his head. "I don't know Lance. We'll probably be reassigned somewhere." Keith turned back to the window, refusing to meet Lance's eyes.

"You really think the brass at Galaxy Garrison would do that?"

Keith nodded. "They have to Lance. There are plenty of other people who need help. Jeff and the others take off tomorrow. They've spent enough time here helping us as it is."

Lance paced the room. The he froze and looked up. "Keith, what about you and Allura?" He asked quietly.

"I don't know."

"What do you mean you don't know! You asked her to marry you!"

Keith whirled. "Don't you think I realize that! I've been thinking about this since we finished off Lotor two days ago!"

"You could resign your commission. For real this time."

Keith shook his head and turned away. "They'd never let me go. They least I would get was a Court Marshall. Your Dad couldn't fix it this time." Keith sighed. "I guess I would hope they stick me some place close by. I could get back here to Arus as often as I could."

"But you love her! Dammit Keith! That's no way to live a life!"

Keith faced Lance. "I know that Lance! But what am I supposed to do! I can't—"

He was interrupted by the door chime. Keith walked towards the door. "We just have to wait and see. There isn't anything else we can do." Keith opened the door. "Uncle Alex! Aunt Brenda!'' He said in surprise.

"Hello son." Admiral Harrison eyed the bruises and bandages on Keith's chest. "Forget to put something in your report Captain?"

A red haired woman pushed him out of the way. "Oh leave the boy alone! Give me a hug Keith." It was easy to see where Lance got his temperament from. Brenda Harrison was petite in stature, but not in attitude. She hugged Keith, her tiny frame coming only to the middle of his chest.

Lance turned. "Mom! Dad!" He hurried over and enveloped his mom, whirling her in his arms. "Did you bring the girls?"

"Put me down you shameless reprobate!" She laughed. "Not this time, they both have exams coming up."

Lance turned to his father. "Dad, how's things on Earth?"

"Pretty good thanks to you boys." Said the Admiral, shaking his son's hand.
He turned to Keith. "And what happened to you?"

Keith shrugged. "Nothing Uncle. Just a little scuffle with Lotor."

Brenda examined Keith's shoulder. She was a medic for the Alliance. "Hmmm. You should be keeping that arm stabilized. I should speak to the doctor here."

Lance laughed. "Mom, don't bother. Keith is a thorn in Dr. Gorma's side. Keith had been told to stay in sickbay, or at least wear a sling. Think he listened? Noooooo! Keith partied with us last night."

Keith glared at his friend. "Thanks buddy. I can still order extra duty for you."

Everyone laughed. Brenda looked around the room. She noticed the flowers and other feminine touches, then looked back at Keith. "A bit grander than we're used to seeing you in Keith." She told him.

Keith blushed, and Lance laughed. "That's because he's shacking up with the Princess Mom!"

Both the Admiral and Brenda looked surprised. "Really? Seems like you forgot to put that in your report as well Captain." The Admiral said, grinning.

Keith ran a hand through his hair, then looked sheepishly up at his "family". "Don't you people have something to do?"

The Admiral laughed. "We're kidding son. Get dressed. The ceremony starts in an hour." He took his wife's hand. "We'll see you soon." They left Lance and Keith to themselves.

Keith turned to Lance, who was still grinning like an idiot. "I will give you extra patrols."

"You can try Cap!" Lance draped an arm around Keith's shoulder. "I'll see you downstairs." He left the room. Keith shook his head and finished getting dressed.