It is Day Four of Keith Gen-Uary and I am really this opportunity sprung up! Narti is one of my favorite characters, so this is about Keith and Narti's relationship in my fanfic "Empire". Feel free to read the fanfic when you want.

Narti

Keith has been awake for about three hours now. Staring blankly at the opposite wall. He was still wearing his Blade's outfit. The hum of space and the engines of the ship rung in his ears in an almost therapeutic manner. Keith closed his eyes, leaning against the headboard of his bed. He listened closely to every distant click in his surroundings. He sighed and opened his eyes again, facing the ceiling this time. Insomnia got him hard that night.

He pulled the covers off his legs and pushed off the mattress. A familiar chill ran down his back, remembering a night just like this. He shrugged away the discomfort and proceeded to the door. It whizzed open silently and he stepped into the cold halls of the cruiser. He walked down the hall, his footsteps echoed in the cruiser. With a quiet ssshing, he pulled his blade from the scabbard hooked to his belt. He studied the symbol, glowing in a soft blue hue.

He smiled as his fingers slid over the warm symbol. Even though he never met her, it carried warm memories of his mother. She was probably galra. Or the strange thing the others called human. He heard the name down at the gladiator match a week ago. A creature with dark hair was fighting Myzhaps. When he had asked, the galra simply shrugged and said, "Human. Looks a little like you, doesn' he?"

After that day, the 'human' was called Champion. Legendary for taking down Myzhaps in a single swing of his sword. He had looked pretty shaken up, but Keith couldn't blame him. He shrugged the memories of Champion behind him as he sheathed his blade. He walked towards the bridge of the ship.

The door opened instantly at a touch of his hand and he spotted Narti at the console. A smirk crossed his lips as he saw the sleeping cat, Kova, curled up at his master's feet.

He sneaked up behind her, making his steps quieter against the metal floor. He didn't notice as Kova opened his eyes and stared at Keith's approaching figure. Narti spun around, her nails only inches from Keith's neck. His body jerked still, staring down at her. Her tail swayed curiously. Keith held up his hands, palm up. "It's just me."

Narti lowered her hand, posture straightening. Kova hopped up on her shoulders, purring affectionately. "What you working on this late at night?" Keith asked, stepping back.

Narti made a curious purr, turning back to her dashboard. Her nails clicked around on the keys in a quick rhythm.

"I'm just taking a walk," Keith replied to her curiosity. "Now you?"

She clicked something in front of her and a map appeared. Keith sat down on the side of the dashboard, an eyebrow cocked.

"Isn't that... top secret?" Keith asked. He looked at Narti, her tail was still twirling around her own ankles. She nodded to his question. Kova yawned, a short meow in the back of his throat. He jumped onto the dashboard and hugged Keith's arm. Keith responded by stroking Kova's back in repetitive motions. "Why are you showing me something I'm not supposed to see?"

Narti shrugged, pulling down the map. She typed on. Despite never talking, Keith found that he could understand her. He understood one purr like it was a full sentence. Understood her questions and her replies. They have been close friends ever since they've met.

Another bonus, she had a cat. Keith loved spending time around Narti and Kova. It was quiet and calm. But it always lasted too short. After a moment of stroking Kova, and making quick conversations with Narti, he felt the familiar pulse in his blade.

"Wish me luck," Keith said, sliding off the dashboard and giving Kova a last pat on the nose. Narti purred in reply as Keith left the bridge. The door slid closed behind him before he took a deep breath, put on his mask and left the cruiser.