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"Daniel's Plan"

Chapter 1

It was a sunny day on Arus, reminiscent of early spring, and the air was pleasant and crisp. Outside the Castle of Lions, Daniel and Larmina sat on the shore of the lake talking.

"I can't believe how nice a day it is!" Larmina exclaimed. "Usually it's still cold around this time of year."

"It's the same way on Earth," Daniel remarked. "But it's usually the time of year that people get ready for Valentine's Day."

"What's that?" Larmina asked.

"Valentine's Day?" Daniel asked. Larmina nodded her head. "It's a holiday we have back on Earth. On February 14th, people celebrate with the person they love by going out to dinner, a movie, or just doing something romantic. I always remember my dad getting flowers and a box of chocolates for my mom."

"Sounds weird," she replied, "but interesting. What about people who aren't with someone?"

"I dunno," he replied. "I guess it's one of those days those kind of people find one another." He paused for a moment. "Hey, Larmina, I just had a brilliant idea!"

"You?" she asked. "A brilliant idea?" He have her a look. "Fine, what is it?"

"I think we should get Keith and your aunt Allura together for Valentine's Day!" Daniel said.

"Are you insane?" she asked.

"Come on, Larmina," Daniel said. "You've seen them together. They're practically in love already. We just have to give them a little help, that's all."

"And how do you suppose we do that?" she asked with a look of skepticism.

"We just plan a day for them," Daniel replied. "We get the whole team in on it. If we can get Keith to forget about his chores and your aunt to forget about her duties just for one day, I KNOW we can pull this off!"

"I don't know," she replied. "This sounds like another one of Daniel's not so brilliant ideas."

"Trust me, Larmina," he replied. "They'll actually thank us for this."

"Great," she replied, twirling her finger in the air.

Allura walked into the control room, determined to have a conversation about royal affairs. She instead came upon Keith running another drill with his newly appointed Arusian Guard.

"Keith," she said, walking up to him, "would you mind if I had a word with you?" he was slightly caught off guard, but shot her a pleasant smile. He turned back to his troops, the stoic face of a commander looking back at them.

"Be back here at 2100 this evening for weapons training," he said. "Dismissed." They saluted, and left the control room. She gave him a quizzical look.

"Is all this really necessary?" she asked.

"I've told you before, Allura," he replied, "Peace time is the best time to prepare." She sighed.

"I need you to go over this paperwork with me," she said. "And there's still the matter of making your role official…"

"There's so much that needs to be done," Keith replied. "And with Daniel not being ready to fly Black Lion, I don't know when or even IF I'm going to be ready to fulfill any role outside commanding the force." She sighed, and he turned to her and looked her in the eye. "It's not that I don't want to. I just think you deserve all of my time, not just a small piece of it."

"I understand, Keith," Allura replied. "I have responsibilities too. Maybe once Daniel is ready, we can begin making these plans."

"Don't think I've given up on you yet, Princess," he replied with a wink. She smiled back lovingly.

"I'll let you get back to your work," she said. "I still have three dedications to attend, and then there's the weekly request forum...ugh."

"You'll handle it," he said, smiling. She gave him a wave, and she was gone. "Now, will these guys even know how to handle something more powerful than a spear?"

Pidge is working once again on upgrades to the security protocols, when he hears the com. He walks over to it and presses a button, and sees Larmina's face.

"Larmina," he said, surprised. "What's up?"

"Pidge," she replied, "I need you and Hunk to come to the Lair. Daniel wants to hold a meeting, and for once, I think this will be worth attending."

"Absolutely," Pidge said. 'I'll grab Hunk and be right down."

"Thanks Pidge," she replied with a cheezy smile and a wave, and the monitor went blank.

"Hunk!" Pidge shouted. "We gotta head over to see what Daniel and Larmina are up to."

"I hear ya lil' buddy," Hunk replied. "Knowing Daniel, this is gonna be a winner." They both left the room.

Lance was in the simulator room, once again fighting a hologrphic version of Lotor. They matched each other swing for swing as the simulator increased the difficulty to match Lance's fighting skills. Suddenly, the simulator pauses, and Lance stumbles forward throught the projection to the floor. He gets up and brushes himself off and comes face to face with Daniel on the com.

"This better be good, Daniel," Lance replied through his teeth. "I was about to clean Lotor's clock on close to max difficulty!"

"Trust me, Lance," Daniel replied. "This is gonna be great! Meet us all in the Lair in fifteen minutes!" The com went blank. Lance grumbled.

"So damn close," he muttered. "Simulator off." The room caused Lotor and the surrounding scenery to vanish, showing the training holo-room. Lance grabbed his coffee mug and walked out of the room.

Vince was sitting in his room playing one of his video games, when suddenly he heard Daniel's voice in his head.

"Dude, come down to the Lair in fifteen," he said.

"Why?" Vince asked, "What's up?"

"I have a cool idea to help Keith and Allura celebrate Valentine's Day!" Daniel replied.

"Vanentine's Day?" Vince asked. "But that's an Earth holiday."

"I know," Daniel replied. "Just come down. I'll explain it when you get here."

"Alright," Vince replied. He put down the game, grabbed his voltcom, and left the room.