The Stranger

Chapter 3

The next day at the Castle of Lion's Conference Room...

The team was having a meeting as Keith was given a soft reclining chair for himself.

"Why do I have to sit in this chair? I'm perfectly fine." Keith huffed a bit as he hated being treated like he was fragile.

"Just making sure you're comfortable and your younglings are safe Number Four. You can never be too careful." Coran answered in a cheery tone as Keith groaned from the team becoming too overprotective of him.

Keith then started to turn a little green as Shiro instinctively got him a bucket. He was up all night with his poor brother in the bathroom, rubbing his back as he spilled the contents into the toilet, and giving him words of comfort. It may have been humiliating and disgusting for Keith as he was so nauseous from his babies. Shiro promised to be with him every step of the way and that included everything that came with the recent pregnancy.

Shiro had become the official caretaker to Keith as he promised Keith that he will be comfortable and protected as the baby is healthy and happy. Keith knew that Shiro will go overboard and will take things too far, but only because he cares too much for his dear little brother.

"As I was saying, I have called for this meeting to discuss the situation at hand with Keith and his infant on the way." Allura began as her hands were folded up neatly, "While Zarkon is defeated, we still have much to do, and there are still enemies within the Galra."

"So effective immediately, Keith, you will be put on maternity leave." Shiro continued as Keith stood straight up, worrying everyone that he could get hurt doing that.

"What? That's ridiculous! Just because I'm pregnant, doesn't make me less of a fighter! So, my waist get's bigger, but that means I can carry more weapons in my straps." Keith protested while Shiro touches his shoulder.

"Keith, please calm down." Shiro requested as he settled Keith back into his seat, "No one thinks you are incapable of fighting. You are a skilled Paladin and Pilot, but that is not the point. What if something bad happens."

"Yeah, these guys are nasty, and they won't play fair just because you're going to be a mom. What if they decide to use that to hurt you and the baby, or hold you hostage, or something much worse?" Pidge explained as she didn't want to see his friend hurt.

Keith growled as he knew that they were right but didn't want to admit it. Then he heard the voice of the Red Lion within his mind.

'Kit, I will not allow you or your kittens to be harmed in battle. You cannot be replaced, and I wish to not see another Paladin fall.'

Keith sighed as he knew Red was right. Though he didn't want this, he has to do what is right for the baby.

"Fine, I'll stay in the Castle. But someone needs to substitute for me while I'm on maternity leave." Keith grumbled as Shiro silently thanked Red, knowing it was her that convinced Keith.

"That will be your choice, Keith. You know Red better than anyone else and you know who would be best for her." Shiro encouraged as Keith took a minute to think about who should take his place.

The only person he could think of right now who could be compatible with Red was Lance.

At the Hanger...

Keith suggested Lance could be the best fit for Red while he was on maternity leave as Coran and Shiro were contacting the Blade.

Lance entered Red a Keith watched to see if they could bond. If Red accepts Lance as the substitute, then they can still form Voltron since Allura could ride Blue.

'He may not be you; he will be perfect to substitute. I'll try to be gentle with him but make no promises.'

"Hey!" Lance shouted as Keith chuckled.

He is certain that he and Red will get along fine.

"Okay, Lance, I'll leave Red to you. Try not to go crazy." Keith agreed as Lance jumped out of Red.

"Don't worry, Keith. She'll be just fine with me." Lance promised.

"I was talking about Red. She's a bit of a wild girl." Keith warned as Hunk came in.

"I'm getting breakfast ready, and I need to know what you and the baby want to eat." Hunk grinned at his pregnant friend, "Consider me your personal chef. Whatever you crave, I'll make for you."

Keith smiled at his friend in a gentle way as he felt loved.

"I could have some bacon with ham, and eggs, chicken, sausage, fish and smother it all in food goop and dressed it with my special hot sauce I make." Keith requested as Allura, Pidge and Lance turned a shade of green at the request.

"Coming right up," Hunk promised him as he left.

"This will be a fun nine months," Pidge muttered with a smile as she wrote down some ideas for baby gadgets.

At the monitors...

Kolivan and Ulaz were informed of the situation with Keith as they knew that they must do something to protect the kit.

"You will need to be informed on Galra anatomy and pregnancy as well as be kept informed as to his dietary needs and health." Ulaz suggested, "I will be there soon to help take of Keith."

"Thank you, Pāpurukiti. I can't wait to see you soon." Shiro blushed, "Love you."

"And I Love you my, Vāā'mā'bui." Ulaz swooned as the camera focused on the leader of the Blade.

"Be certain to keep an eye on young Keith. We must be careful; the empire is searching for you as well as him." He warned.

"Already taken care of. Keith has already picked a substitute and is on mandatory maternity leave." Shiro answered.

"Good. We will be certain to keep the pregnancy a secret. Farewell for now."

The screen turned off as Hunk called for lunch.

At dinner...

Everyone watched as Hunk brought forth Keith his personal breakfast as the food goop smothering the meat was boiling from Keith's hot sauce.

It was so hot that anyone other than Keith will turn red, run screaming for milk. Even Shiro had trouble taken the hot sauce on.

The group began to talk as Keith began to shovel food into his mouth then asking for seconds. They were shocked that Keith liked it, but Keith eats what the baby wants.

And they had a lot of planning for the baby, not knowing what was coming.

What was going be a good moment of peace, will be another round with the Galra, under a new leader.

At a mysterious spaceship...

A ship was in the Galra territory, finally returning home as the captain was holding a picture of Keith, who was with the other members of Voltron.

"I have finally returned. My moment has arrived to set things right and reclaim what is mine. Wait for me, Keith... I am coming."