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Sweet Sun the Moon is Yours Playlist Here (an in-progress playlist from Keith to Lance)
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Finally. It was finally time to prepare for takeoff. After pacing around anxiously for half a varga, Keith felt like he was going to lose his mind. But as soon as he was given the order to set the coordinates and make sure the pod ship was ready, he turned it on and made sure everything was running smoothly twice.
Kolivan walked in shortly after, talking with Astriaga and a few other Blades. Keith rubbed the tips of his fingers together, reminding himself to be patient. Rushing his boss was not going to be doing him any favors. And yet it seemed like the conversation was taking so long.
“Keith!” He turned toward the sound of his name. Astriaga was standing at parade rest and looking at him with one arched eyebrow. “Are you in such a rush, you can’t say goodbye to your trainer?”
Keith blushed and walked over sheepishly. “I’m sorry,” he said. He lowered his voice as Kolivan continued to talk with the other Blades. “I’m just excited.”
Astriaga smiled. “Yes, we all know it. Just remember you have a duty first. Don’t take advantage of being Kolivan’s favorite pupil.” Keith furrowed his eyebrows, disbelieving the statement. Still, it made something comforting settle in his chest. “Be careful. And remember to listen to Kolivan.”
“Yes, ma’am,” Keith said, resisting a roll of his eyes. “I can be professional and behave.”
Astriaga nodded and looked Keith over. Then suddenly she was hugging him tightly for just a second and then she was at attention. “Good luck on your trip.”
Keith smiled and nodded. Then he stayed behind Kolivan until he finished his instructions for the others and turned around.
“Everything is ready?” Keith nodded. “Everything is in order?” Keith nodded again. “Then we’re ready for takeoff.”
Keith bit his lip and took a deep breath to calm himself. He tried to remember that regardless of how early they arrived, he wouldn’t be able to get to Lance until the meeting was over anyway. It still didn’t stifle his excitement.
They were meeting on Olkarion, on the outskirts of the main city. Keith made sure to fly them steadily to the coordinates he was given and after what felt like a restless hour of travel, he saw the planet. They breached the atmosphere and Keith saw the lions before he saw the rest of the pods and ships used to get out here.
“Ease up,” Kolivan said, a warning in his voice.
Keith cleared his head and slowed down the speed of the pod. He focused completely on landing before he let himself look around anymore.
As the pod stilled and the doors opened, Kolivan stood and looked at Keith who remained rooted to his spot to keep from racing out. “Keith, remember that this is an important meeting for the Blades, for the universe. This meeting could be the first step in bring this war to an end, and you’re here for diplomacy and intel. I didn’t bring you so you could reunite with your friends. I brought you because you’re a good warrior. Understood?”
Keith hesitated, wondering if this meant he wouldn’t get a chance to really be with his family. Would he only be allowed a few minutes? But he didn’t want to be ungrateful, and Kolivan was right. There were bigger things than his romantic life that mattered right now. Like freeing countless planets from the grasps of an evil dictatorship.
“Yes, sir. I understand.” Kolivan nodded and regarded him for a moment. “After you, sir.”