Chapter 12: Black Lion and Paladin's Bond ~ Request
Heads up: The Bold Italics is the Black Lion's communication with Keith. And Italics Underline is Keith's communication back to the Black Lion. And regular Italics are just thoughts, so there won't be confusion. Just letting you know.
Nearly fifteen minutes have passed, Keith has fully eaten his meal. Dr. Albert carefully examines Keith while Keith struggles to get himself dressed. The clothes that he was given were a suit. The suit felt soft, like cotton. The clothing and the suit are in the color silver mixed with sky blue, and the edges of the suit and other areas are bright sky blue. Gloves that would keep his claws from harming anyone, a black belt, light grey tights, and secured but stable, silvery-sky blue toe-heeled boots. The amulet still dangling around his neck has now rested on the collar of the shirt he wears. Give up getting the amulet off him, so he decided to ask about it later. Dr. Albert has introduced Keith to the brace for Keith's leg. The weight is light and the metal is invisible, so no one could tell that he has an injured leg. But Keith may limb around the palace, but now been able to walk.
After the examinations, Dr. Albert allowed Keith to go. But warned Keith not to attack anyone or he would be restricted to stay in bed for a few days. So, Keith would have his leg fully healed. Keith doesn't like the idea to stay in one place very long, he nodded for the warning.
Satisfied, Dr. Albert calmly sighs his relief as they both are walking out of the room.
Once Dr. Albert let Keith out, Keith saw Violet and Twilight waiting for him. Violet's eyes widened as her cheeks turned light pink. Staring at the sight that she has never seen before.
"Umm..." Keith nearly stuttered, "How do I...?"
"You look good," Twilight spoke as her eyes turned copper. "Just don't do anything stupid against us or do anything fun."
"I have an injured leg," Keith nearly flatten his cat-like ears and narrowed eyes. "What do you think I am supposed to do with that?"
"Don't know," Twilight shrugged as her eyes turned back to white. "Just saying."
"Well," Violet spoke. "We must go before our uncle would send his guards to look for us."
"Don't want to go through that alright," Keith nodded.
"Fine," Twilight's eyes turned light red.
Keith nodded with a nervous smile, "Then lead the way."
Violet nervously nodded as she and her sister have begun to lead Keith to the Council Chamber.
While Keith is following the Celestial Princesses, he suddenly felt a pull that he is familiar with. Suddenly, he heard a loud purr within his head. "Paladin," a familiar voice has spoken within his head. "You have finally awoken."
Black? Keith nearly jumped and almost moved his mouth.
"Don't speak out loud, they could hear you do so." Black purred.
What? Why? Keith wondered mentally.
"There is something here," Black began to explain. "That should not equal in this world, and you must investigate what it is."
Should I tell them? Keith asked.
"No," Black replied. "It's too risky and they won't believe you. They would think that you are the cause of it. So, we won't tell them till we have proof."
Right, that's understandable. Keith held his grin as he kept on walking.
"Plus, paladin," Black continued. "There's something that I need to ask."
Hmm, what is it? Keith asked.
"Do not tell them that you are my Paladin," Black plead. "Also include that I am here on their planet as well."
What?! Why? Keith becomes curious.
"Whatever enemy is here, they will see you as a threat," Black explained. "So, you must keep your identity a secret. Plus, only two people here have already known who you are, and they can be trusted to keep that secret quiet. Well, mostly."
Really? Keith becomes more curious.
"Yes," Black purred gently.
Then...who are the people that you trust? Keith wondered.
"You will find out soon enough," Black replied. Suddenly, Keith noticed that he and the Celestial Princesses are near a door. "I must leave you, for now."
Alright. Keith replied. I'll call you once I need you. When the time of need.
"Very well," Black purred. "Good luck paladin and be careful. For what is yet to come," Black's voice began to fade.
Don't worry, I will. Keith replied as he mentally chuckled. Suddenly, Black's presence has disappeared, but Keith can still feel the bond between him, and the Black Lion remains. So, he will know when to call at the time of need. Violet notices what is going on, her wings tingle from that wave of connection. In her heart, she knows that the bond is very strong and soon will not be broken. Violet swore to keep the secret about the Black Lion of Voltron and Keith; both being the Black Paladin of Voltron and Rebellion Galra identity for the time being.
Near the door, Violet, Twilight, and Keith have stopped. "Well, here we are." Violet spoke, "Beyond this door is the Royal Council, waiting for you to be acquittance."
Keith nodded nervously.
"So, are you ready then?" Twilight asked as her hand is on the door handle.
"Ready as I'll ever be," Keith replied with a shrug.
"Don't worry, you'll get used to it." Twilight chuckled as her eyes turned lavender. Let's see how tough you are against my uncle and the council, Galra. Twilight thought as she opened the door. Slowly, Violet, Keith, and Twilight stepped into the Council Chamber for the meeting.