I'm Not Leaving You (Keith Kogane x Reader)

III

~~ In the Castleship's Bridge

"King Alfor connected the lions to Allura's life force." Said Coran, "She alone is the key to the lions' whereabouts."
I noticed there was that same blue beam around Allura that was around us when we first arrived, except there was a giant crystal above her. Then she activated the computer, opening up a map of the entire universe.
"Woah..." We all said in amazement.
"These are coordinates." Informed Pidge, "The Black Lion looks like it's in the same place as the Blue Lion."
"Very observant." Said Allura, "That's because the Black Lion is in the castle."
"In order to keep the Black Lion out of Zarkon's hands, King Alfor locked it in the castle. It can only be freed if the other four lions are present." Said Coran.
"As you have found," Continued Allura, "The lions choose their pilots. It is a mystical bond and cannot be forced. The quintessence of the pilot is mirrored in his lion. Together, they form something greater than science can explain. The Black Lion is the decisive head of Voltron. It will take a pilot who is a born leader and in control at all times, someone who's men will follow without hesitation. That is why, Shiro, you will pilot the Black Lion. The Green Lion has an inquisitive personality, and needs a pilot of intellect and daring. Pidge, you will pilot the Green Lion. The Blue Lion-"
"Hold up," Interrupted Lance, "Let me guess. Takes the most handsome/best pilot of the bunch?"
Allura had no need to respond and continued assigning lions, "The Yellow Lion is caring and kind. It's pilot is one who puts the needs of others above his own. His heart must be mighty. Hunk, as the leg of Voltron, you will lift the team up and hold them together. And finally, the Red Lion is temperamental and the most difficult to master. It's faster and more agile than the others, but also more unstable. It's pilot needs to be someone who relies more on instincts than skill alone. Keith, you will fly the Red Lion. Unfortunately
Y/N, there is not a sixth lion for you to pilot, but I figured you would be just as useful here at the castle with Coran and I as you would be fighting with the Paladins. As for now I cannot locate the Red Lion's coordinates. There must be something wrong with the castle. And after 10,000 years, it may need some work. Once all the lions are united, you will form Voltron, the most powerful warrior ever know, the Defender of the Universe."
"Wait. Okay," Started Hunk, "We're going to be in there and flying lions. Got that part. How do lions turn into legs? Also, is this going to be a long trip? Cause I have to pee. Do you people pee?"
Shiro completely blew off Hunk's questions.
"We don't have much time." He said, "Pidge and I will go after the Green Lion. Lance, you take Hunk and get the yellow one. Keith and Y/N, you guys stay here. If you locate that Red Lion, go get it."
We all nodded our heads in agreement.
"In the meantime," Said Allura, "I'll get this castle's defenses ready. They'll be sorely needed. Keith and Y/N, I'd like you to clear out a few rooms in the castle, preferably eight, so that you all have somewhere to store your belongings. Cleaning supplies is in the cabinet over there."

***

Then, one by one everyone left. Coran started working on the bridge, and Allura on the castle's defense systems, so it was just me and Keith.
"You ready to be on cleaning duty?" I asked him.
"Oh yeah," He responded sarcastically, "Best part of my day."
And with that, we got to work. Allura guided us towards the rooms, and Keith and I agreed on cleaning four each.

Finally, after about an hour of cleaning, I finished my four rooms.
"Keith!" I yelled. No response. I decided to go check on him since it looked like he was on his last room.
"Keith?" I said, walking into the room.
"Hm," He said a little distracted, "Sorry, yeah? What do you need?"
"How many rooms do you have left?"
"This is my last one." He responded.
I nodded my head and started to walk out, but looked back before leaving, "Are you alright?"
I asked.
"I'm fine." He said.
"Keith," I started, "I know you, and I can tell when somethings bothering you. What's going on?"
"Nothing!" He yelled. I glared at him. Keith never yelled at me, so he obviously didn't want to talk. He took a deep breath,
"I'm sorry," He said, "It's just... this all happened so quickly. Shiro's back, and I hardly got to talk to him. Then I get assigned this giant lion that I have to pilot. It's just a lot."
Now this annoyed me.
"Look at me." I said, "I just got Shiro back too. The one person left in my life, who I thought was gone. You don't get to be mad at the world because it's "a lot". This is a lot for me too. I didn't ask to be on a crazy alien spaceship, but I am. And you don't see me complaining about it either, so suck it up and keep your composure. Your ego, Keith, is going to be the death of you one day. So don't be surprised when I'm the only one left by your side."
All he did was stare at me, completely baffled.
"I-" He started.
"I-I'm sorry?" I interrupted, my anger rising.
"Yeah." He said, giving me a small, awkward smile.