Well, we have come to the end of the story, my friends...but don't fret, the final chapter is in the works. I have to apologize for the delay, but I am working on so many stories at one time, I tend to forget about some to get others on the way...

My eternal thanks to...

Mertz

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CMS

Bosski

chargul

HarmonyWinters

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and all those that did not review but read the story anyway...without you guys, I wouldn't have had the confidence to continue to write. All of your truthful insight and advie are truly priceless and I appreciate you with all my heart.

Oh, someone else wants to speak...Hey there, Scythe here...I just wanted to thank my friends for their support here in the gutter...

Lucifer

Diablo

Dokesitsu

Sultan

and my girl, Cypher

You KNOW how much fun it is in here...and trudging around with you guys made it the best. Your influences have helped me (and the twerp writing this) put out some hum-dingers of love scenes! Just wait for the next story...you ain't SEEN nothing yet! ;)

Anyway...she tells me that I'm done now, so....

Anyway...I now present...

Chapter Thirty-One

Planet Doom…

King Zarkon stands at the window of his throne room, watching the new slaves being led into the work areas. Another day, another planet conquered…all but the jewel of the galaxy. He turns to his communications engineer and asks, "Any more news from my son?"

"He has said that he is on his way back here. Haggar has been stopped and is now in custody."

Zarkon raises his eyebrow in surprise, "Didn't know he had it in him…let me know the minute he arrives." The engineer nods and heads back to the communications room. The king turns to move back towards his throne. Once he reaches the top of the stairs, he sits down and picks up the large goblet of Tylusian ale that was placed there. Swirling the red liquid around a little, he takes a sip and relaxes back in his chair. Closing his eyes briefly, he becomes aware that he is not alone.

"Well, what do you want?"

Another goblet of ale is presented by a slave that had been standing off to the side. The visitor takes a sip and glares down at the king. "It's not what I want...it's what I can give you, for a price."

Zarkon smiles maliciously, "And what would that be?"

"I'll decide later…for now, that nice young lady can show me to my quarters…" The slave cringes as salacious eyes take in her body that is scarcely covered with the garb the slaves have been given for service. She lowers her head and reluctantly leads the visitor out the room with the king chuckling softly after them. Zarkon sips on the ale as he ponders the new situation…smiling as he thinks of Lotor's reaction to their guest when he returns to Doom.

Yes, this proves to be a very interesting situation…

Planet Arus…

Keith stirs as the early streaks of dawn light up the room. He's about to sit up when he feels a weight stirring against him. Turning his head, he peers down into a shining golden blanket spread across his chest. His hazy mind remembers the passionate night they shared and he smiles gently. She moves a little, getting herself comfortable again. The handsome pilot strokes her hair as he speaks to her with his mind, **Allura, it's dawn…you need to wake up…rise and shine, beautiful…**

Sleepy eyes flutter open and sapphire orbs look up into his face before smiling. "Good morning, my love." In answer, he bends up to kiss her longingly…his hands caressing her back. "Mmmm, I can definitely get used to this…" she murmurs as he pulls away, grinning, "So can I."

She settles back against him and stares out the window at the rising sun. She sighs as she hears him say, "We have to get ready for the day. We still have lion practice and we have an announcement to make." Keith pulls her in closer, still reluctant to let her go.

Allura laughs, "I'm sure that Coran already knows…it's everybody else that will be shocked."

Keith shakes his head, "I wouldn't count on it. I wouldn't be surprised if they already had an idea that we were in love," he turns her to face him, "but it will shock them if they knew about this…" he runs his hand down her leg.

"You're bad…and I love it." She kisses him fiercely before sitting up, giving him an enticing look at her gorgeous breasts. "Okay, Commander…time to get up. Nanny will be here soon and we want to tell everyone at the same time, I'm assuming."

"You would be right." And with that, Keith jumps out the bed and heads towards the shower. She hears the water turn on and that little wicked part of her has her getting up, and follow him in there. Allura stands at the door, watching him wash under the steaming water…completely unaware that she's standing there. She smiles as she walks over to him, opening the shower door, sliding in behind him and wrapping her arms around his waist. Startled, Keith turns to look down into mischievous eyes. "Hello there…"

"Hi…" she starts as she lets her hands rub over his muscular body. Desire fills his senses as he runs his hands down her body. "If I'm to get out of here before Nanny comes, this is not going to help."

**But I remember wanting to try this…** she sends as she places her hand at the nape of his neck to bring his lips down to hers for a heated kiss. Their tongues battle for control…their hands caress and tease until Keith picks her up to wrap her legs around his waist, teasing her with his shaft before quickly sliding himself into her welcoming core. Allura gasps as she hangs on, her mind calling out to him, **Keith, by the lions…this feels…**

Keith closes his eyes as he feels her insides grasp him tighter, his body quivering at the intense pleasure. **Yes, my heart…what you do to me?** he barely makes out as his oncoming orgasm quickly wipes his mind clear. The princess's lithe body is being driven into the shower wall by ever increasing powerful thrusts and she bites his neck, running her tongue over the mark as he mindlessly takes her back up that glorious peak. Keith groans suddenly, his hands gripping her bottom…holding her tight as he feels her begin to convulsive around him. With a loud scream, she tumbles over the edge and he joins her with a mighty roar…filling her deeply. As they both slowly recover from the aftershocks, Keith slowly kisses her and lowers her back to the floor…the water having turned cold in the interim. The princess smiles and runs her fingers through his wet hair, "Now, you have to hurry!"

"Vixen…now you want me to rush…" he murmurs as he reaches for a washrag to wash them both. After a quick rinse job, they leave out the shower to dry each other off…prolonging the time they have together. Keith hurries into his clothes while Allura puts on a dressing robe. As he finishes dressing, she stands by the window…staring out at the dawn, happier than she has ever been. Strong arms come around her and she leans back against his strong chest.

"I have to go."

"I know…" she returns, feeling a soft kiss on the side of her neck.

"I think practice will be a little later today…you need to get some more rest." Keith says with a wicked smile on his lips.

She turns in his arms, "So sure of that, are we? Well, you might be saying this because you need the rest!" Her captain laughs as she adds, "What…the fearless leader delays practice? What's next…a day off?"

He smiles and kisses her gently. "Today should be interesting…when should we tell them?" he asks.

Allura looks thoughtful for a second, "I think at dinner would be a good time. We'll have everyone there…even Katia."

"Katia…there is something you need to know about Katia…" and he tells her what Lance said about her ordeal. Her eyes widen at the news and then they harden. "He got away…"

"Yeah, but we'll get him."

She wraps her arms around his neck and holds him close, "Will this ever end?" Keith buries his face into her shoulder, "I believe it will…I believe we can end it."

"With Voltron?"

"With Voltron."

He kisses her once more and turns to head out the door. The raven-haired pilot turns to look back at his princess and smiles, **I love you, Allura**

**I love you too, Keith**

And he walks out. Allura walks back over to bed and lies down, waiting for Nanny to show up at any minute. Today is going to be special…and not even Nanny can put a damper on it.