Rules Suck
Disclaimer: I do not own Voltron Force
Finally got time to post this one, which I've had done for a few days, but school is slowly killing me I swear. Anyway, I hope I can get another chapter up tomorrow, but no guarantees. Hope you all like this chapter. Enjoy.
Daniel woke early that next morning, his mind already thinking about the fact that he would be a father in about six months. But he knew that Larmina would not, could not more like it; continue to be on the Voltron Force for the entirety of her pregnancy. Daniel quickly dressed himself and then rushed off to see Allura and Keith, whom he knew were awake because of their son and they just woke up early. Daniel found them where he thought he would, in the throne room. No one was there yet for the daily counsel with the royals, giving Daniel a small window.
"Queen Allura and King Keith, may I ask you something?" Daniel asked.
"Of course, we still have an hour." Keith chuckled.
"Well, it's about Larmina's pregnancy. I know she loves being a part of the force, but I don't want her or our unborn child to get hurt. I don't know how to word it to her so that she'll understand." Daniel said.
"Just express to her how you feel about it. But I have a little advice." Allura said.
"Yes?" Daniel said curiously.
"Let her stay on the force for a while longer. Don't kick her off completely when she's not even showing yet." Allura said.
"I was going to let her stay until she was seven months along." Daniel said.
"Excellent idea." Allura said smiling as Daniel bowed before leaving. Daniel gathered the other member's and previous members of the force and congregated in the command center. They quickly discussed the topic before Daniel went to get Larmina awake. He knew she would be upset, probably even violent, but he wanted her to see that it would be best for her and their child. Daniel walked into the room they shared to see Larmina pulling on her shirt; it was tight enough to see the very small bump that was forming.
"Morning love." Daniel chuckled lightly.
"Morning." Larmina said, hiding her yawn. Larmina expected she'd be tired, but she didn't expect it for at least another month or two.
"Since you're up and dressed, the force and I would like to talk to you about something." Daniel said, trying to avoid the subject until they were with the group. Larmina, still being tired, just nodded and followed Daniel. Once they reached the command center Larmina finally realized what Daniel had said and grew cautious.
"Wait, what did you guys want to talk to me about?" Larmina asked.
"Your membership on the force." Vince and Daniel said. Something in Larmina snapped, and before anyone had anytime to even explain what they meant she was already on a rampage.
"What! I'm not quitting! Not now not ever!" Larmina yelled.
"Larmina, calm down and…" Daniel tried to talk.
"Fuck this! I mean come on! Oh just because I'm pregnant and already a trimester through you guys think you can get rid of me!" Larmina shouted, progressively getting angrier and angrier.
"Larmina, calm down." Daniel said calmly yet sternly.
"No! I've been trained to do this, I think I can handle this and pregnancy!" Larmina shouted, her hands on her hips, glaring at them all with her deadly blue eyes. Larmina opened her mouth again; ready to tear into them some more before Daniel placed both hands on her shoulders and looked directly into her eyes.
"We're not kicking you off the team Larmina; we're discussing when you go on your five month maternity leave." Daniel said slowly and calmly. Daniel could see and feel her shoulders relax her eyes go from deadly to calm and the redness in her angry face fade to her usual porcelain white.
"Oh. Well why didn't you clarify?" Larmina asked.
"You didn't give us the chance." Vince chuckled. Larmina shrunk for just a second before standing tall again.
"Well, how did you think I would react?" Larmina asked.
"Not any differently." The whole force chuckled, making Larmina smile.
"I talked to you aunt this morning and well we both agreed that it would be best if you went on your leave when you were seven months along, so in four more months, when you're actually showing." Daniel said.
"And then I have three months to get the ropes of being a mom, and then have nanny watch the baby while I get back to being on the force." Larmina said.
"Now, there will be a few rules." Daniel said. Larmina's gaze went steely again.
"What kind of rules?" Larmina asked hesitantly.
"They won't take into effect until you start showing more, but if we get into battle, try to take it easy. Don't strain yourself, and please don't do too many death-defying stunts." Daniel said.
"You know he means good, too many crazy exercise type things or too many physically straining activities can hurt the baby." Serenity said softly.
"I know, and I agree with them, but that doesn't essentially mean I have to like them or will instantly comply with them." Larmina sighed, annoyed.
"We don't expect you to Larmina, but we want you to gradually mellow down a little." Lance chuckled. When the other members of the force decided that they had said all that was needed they left Larmina and Daniel alone.
"I don't understand why you're getting like this?" Larmina groaned annoyed.
"Larmina, I care about you, and the child you carry. Humor me." Daniel said, his voice unwavering yet his eyes giving away to the true concern he held for her.
"I still think you're going a little overboard." Larmina sighed.
"I know." Daniel chuckled, taking Larmina's hand in his before they began walking around the castle.
"But I love you anyway." Larmina said.
"Love you too, but something tells me I'm not gonna hear the end of it." Daniel said, wrapping his arm around her shoulders.
"Not even in the slightest." Larmina chuckled.
So, tell me what you think...R&R. Hope you liked it.
