Most Formidable Opponent To The Most Formidable Ally

Long Night

~ Lance's P.O.V

     After the team from Garrison came to get us, I was finally able to see my family. At the sight of them, my tears flowed naturally. It made me so happy to see my family after three or four years... my niece and nephew grew so much... I really missed them... the warmth of family.

I notice Hunk's family isn't here with the rest however. I really hope we will find them soon and rescue them. He must be damn worried... I went to go see him after my family reunion and assured him that we will find his family. At least that kind of cheered him up. I notice that Keith was playing with his animal follower. Right, Keith doesn't have anyone to visit...

No. He does. Just not around here. After this is over, I'm sure he will go see his dad with his mom.

I walk up to him and give him a friendly smile, he smiles back at me, making me feel a little nervous Haha. I want to properly introduce him to my family but we have things to do since time is short.

I hope we will have a day to relax soon.

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~ Keith's P.O.V

     After dealing with whatever we were planning to stop the Galra's attack, I went to the kitchen and found Hunk. I knew he had something going on and I let him know that I was here if he needed anything and he blurted it all out how worried he was for his family, how he really wishes to see them safe and sound. I comforted him, knowing that he was scared of losing the people he loves. He hugged me really hard in the end, really surprised me and I almost stopped breathing but...

I'm really happy that I am able to be here for a friend. Maybe if I was like this since the beginning, the team wouldn't have been such a pain in the ass Haha... but its right now, the important part. And I am happy to be able to help in any way I can.

After the hug, Hunk looks at me after wiping a single tear flowing across his cheek and gives me a funny look. I question him, "Why are you looking at me like that?"

"You know Keith, I feel like you changed. In a very good way. But I feel like after lance and you got along even better, you, your self, have gotten brighter. I dont know if that makes sense.... but it is the same for Lance... it's like you both complete each other" Hunk smiles

"... I-i-it's not much..." I face the other way

"You know, you two also worry about each other a lot... like how you almost went mad when Lance was losing himself... and how hes really worried when you're not there either." Hunk looks directly at me

"What do you mean?"

"Well you know, I've noticed how he gets really worked up. You know when you saved Axka? Man that guy had a look that I've never seen him put... I dont know how to describe it. But I also notice how worry he was not knowing  if you were ok or not..." Hunk does the thinking pose

"Maybe you're thinking too much... you know that we would all worry for each other the same way."

"True, but you guys seem slightly different."

"Well anyway, we have to go. It's about time."

"Yeah! Lemme clean this up first."

"Alright."

I struggle to walk normally after hearing how Lance was worried for me... just like the way I worry for him. Damn, I dont like this false hope that's rising in me.

...Meanwhile, Hunk is still thinking... and then he remembers:

"Oh! That look was the look of jealousy!... but why would Lance look jealous?"