The U.S.S. Voltron
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"Captain Takashi Shirogane's Log. Star Date: 2418.1. The day that we've all been waiting for has arrived, the maiden voyage of the first jointly built ship between the Federation and our new inductees, the Alteans. By utilizing the Quintessence Drive, an experimental warp drive system based on the technology of the Alteans, it's Starfleet's hopes that we might be able to triple warp speed safely and effectively. As a show of good will, Starfleet has chosen to name this vessel after an Altean legend, Voltron. A daunting task for a newly promoted captain, but I was given the opportunity to choose my senior crewmen and I have the utmost faith in Keith Kogane, my second in command, Lt. Lance McClane my chief tactical officer, Lt. Commander Tsuyoshi Garret my chief engineer, and Dr. Katie Holt. As part of our maiden voyage, we're to head to a Balmeran colony to provide relief after what seems to be a natural disaster of unknown origin struck the planet."
Captain Takashi "Shiro" Shirogane sighed as soon as he ended his log entry. It had been not more than five hours since the big fanfare of the Voltron's send off and he was already feeling the mind numbing weight of duties still to be attended to, but as he was about to get up from his desk he heard something make a beeline straight for him.
"DADDY!" He looked up just in time to see a little black haired boy leap at him, knocking him back into his chair.
"Sven, what'd I tell you about that?" A voice called as Shiro looked to see his husband, Adam, looking at their five year old adopted son with a stern eye.
"Sorry Papa, but I didn't get to see Daddy since forever!" Sven said as Shiro patted his head, before planting a kiss on top of it.
"Sorry about that pal, but being a Captain is a lot of work." Shiro said as he sat his son down and got up. Adam ushered him over to his play area in their cabin as he looked at Shiro.
"I see you're adjusting well enough to the Captain's chair." Adam said, as he looked at Shiro with very tired eyes... Something Shiro was not blind to.
"Look, I know it's been a rough few weeks, but trust me, it's all smooth sailing from here on out. The Voltron's a big chance to prove myself, and we'll get to spend more time together as a family, just like we talked about..." Shiro said as he reached out to touch Adam's cheek, but his husband turned his head.
"Like you talked about, Shiro... Look I'm not saying this isn't a big chance, but I told you before I wasn't sure if letting Sven grow up on a starship was the best idea, and yet you went ahead and accepted the position while also forcing me to come along." The darker skinned man said as Shiro took a long deep breath and sighed.
"I didn't force you, I-" Shiro began as Adam crossed his arms.
'Oh no, the arm cross' Shiro thought as he braced himself for what was about to come.
"Oh yes, because being put on a starship that will have you racing around the galaxy for months on end away from me and our son, yes that definitely wasn't forcing me." Adam said as he collected Sven.
"Today may be the ship's launch, but it's also the first day of school for the children. Say bye bye to Daddy, Sven." Adam said as he held onto the boy's hand.
"Bye bye Daddy! See you later!"
To be continued...
