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"Rainfall"
The lions were still low on power so the Paladins had to stop at various planets to let them recharge as much as they could, which was what led them to land on a planet that was known for storms. When Coran told the Paladins about the storms, Lance, who usually was quiet about the planets they land on, immediately agreed on landing there. Keith noticed this and agreed with Lance.
"This is a non-hostile planet, so it's a good a spot as any," Keith said.
The lions landed on the planet away from the storm that was building over the horizon. The Paladins, Alteans, Shiro, Krolia, and Cosmo exited the lions and started to set up camp. Keith noticed that Lance had wandered away from the group. He waited until Lance stopped walking, before he grasped a handful of Cosmo's fur, which was the signal to teleport Keith.
Cosmo knew where Keith wanted to go. He had seen the way Keith looked at Lance once they had reconnected, even during the battle, but it had started during the trip on the Space Whale with the flashbacks. Cosmo got to see the way Keith and Lance interacted from the beginning, and he could tell he liked Lance.
Cosmo teleported Keith over to a little behind Lance. Keith observed Lance for a few moments before he nudged Cosmo to go over to Lance, which he did.
Lance had heard the steps that could only be from Cosmo. Lance's hand landed on Cosmo, his fingers threading through the blue fur. "Aside from my family, I think the thing I miss most is rain. The feeling of the water landing on your head is therapeutic and cleansing." Lance gave a fake laugh. "I guess you don't know what rain is, do you?"
Cosmo warped away, not really surprising Lance. "Looks like I'm going to enjoy this alone."
"You're not alone, Lance." Keith walked up and grasped his hand. "I've got your back. I always will."
"Do you mean that, Keith?"
"I do."
There was a moment of silence between them where they could hear the soft patter of the rain falling around them. As the rain landed on their heads, Lance was overcome by emotion and wrapped his arms around Keith, burying his face into his chest.
"We'll get back to Earth, and you'll see your family again. I promise, and I never break my promises."
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