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January Catch-All

Who: Keith, OPEN
What: January Events and Prompts, Initial Exploring and Learning About Trench
When: During January.
Where: In and around town.

Content Warnings: transformations, shedding skin, mention of parental death/abandonment, bullying, war, violence, being pursued, captivity, being stranded, clones, injuries, amputation, hallucinations, experimentation, genocide... possibly others. Will mention in specific threads and try to update this as things come up.

Winter Mournings
Shedding Ceremony - All are coldblood blessing except the paleblood prompt
Exploring Trench - Can be combined with any option in the Shedding Prompt, attending Rocky Horror performance here
Snake Den
Unsnakely

I'll be adding more as I think of them. Can also create closed top levels for other ideas. Hit me up on Plurk or Discord.

sailorgundam06, SailorGundam06#2608.

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Warnings for threads here include bullying, parental death/abandonment, hallucinations, clones, war, violence, amputation, injuries, experimentation, captivity, mentions of genocide, being pursued, being stranded... and possibly others. Will mention in prompts.

[It was kind of a boring view, but they had some guest speaker from the Garrison coming in to talk to them today with some recruitment speech, and young teen Keith wasn't interested in getting his hopes up that he might actually get in. So, instead, he stared out the classroom window, forcing himself to disengage from the teacher as she introduced their guest...

The Galaxy Garrison's top pilot, Takashi Shirogane.]

[Simulator training was boring, and Keith had, once again, acted out by not staying in formation during the latest run. The whole class was now standing in a line getting dressed down by the instructor, a massive mountain of a man with a bald head under his uniform cap, a goatee, and one squinted-closed, possibly missing eye. He was telling them how, because of "Pilot Fancy Pants", the whole class was going to have to be punished by spending the next three weekends in the simulator running drills. This was emphasized as having been Keith's fault by the instructor leaning in close to his face and yelling it out.

Everyone else stood in stony fearful silence as the instructor stormed off, but one cadet in particular next to Keith spoke up under his breath.]

Thanks a lot.

[The massive robotic Lion hung suspended in a red energy bubble, held in place by large brackets and cables as it looked like someone was trying to get the bubble to disperse. The doors to the room slid open, and Keith, in his red Paladin armor, came running in.]

Bingo. Let's get out of here. Open up.

[Keith stepped up to the barrier and placed his hand on it. Nothing happened.]

You wanted me to lead. This is how I lead.

[Keith's voice was clear as the Black Lion glided through space, following a tracking signal. The rest of the team scrambled to catch up, launching from the Castleship behind him. Allura was apologetic, Hunk was nervous, Pidge and Lance were angry and frustrated. They were questioning Keith's judgement, but Keith was determined to take out Lotor now so they could prevent the Galra Empire from rebuilding, and find Shiro.

The tracker's signal led them to a planet that was mostly gas... Thaseryx. The last bit of the signal was inside the atmosphere. Pidge wanted to calibrate and make sure they could read signals from each other through the gases, as she didn't know what was in there. Keith didn't give her the chance, diving the Black Lion right in.]

Warnings for threads here include shedding/peeling skin, transformations, parental death/abandonment, trust issues, potentially compelled truth (paleblood week).

[Keith was tiny. Well, not really tiny, but he was a pre-teen, young teen, kinda short for his age, and angry at the world. He was also scared. He didn't know how, but he apparently was abducted in his sleep to end up in this weird place... bad things happen to kidnapped orphans, after all, and rarely did people go searching for them because no one missed them.

He was wary of everyone.]

[Not only did he change into a dragon form of himself, but Keith could now switch between a more humanoid version and a full dragon version. Trench had a new possible monster? In this form, Keith was actually a half-dragon who was watched over by Shiro for as long as he can remember. He didn't trust humans, as they've always hunted his kind, and he had a fiery temper. Roar.]

[This week, Keith woke up as a full Galra, and a full member of the Blade of Marmora. In this form, he resembled his mom, complete with purple skin, facial markings, and similar hair color. He was also just over 7 feet tall, as he was still young for a Galra at only 21 decaphoebs.

He will be wearing his Blade of Marmora armor almost exclusively this week, and spending a lot of time with the mask up because the Blades are a lot like Mandalorians and rarely take their masks off in public. The difference is that it's not a creed, it's for secrecy and safety for undercover missions.]

[Keith ended up being a paleblood this week. Aware of everything, but very annoyed because he was just beginning to figure out being a coldblood. Very irritable this week because of everyone's thoughts in his head, and will often be seeking solitude in order to just be able to have some quiet.]

[Keith could be found in various spots around town. Sometimes, he wandered into some not-so-savory ones, but how else was he going to figure out where things were? In almost all his transformations this month, he was pretty good at defending himself, so he wasn't really afraid except for during the first week when he was a kid. Then again, as a kid, he didn't wander as much.

On the 22^nd, he was still compelled by the flyer to attend Rocky Horror at the Raccoon Room, even as a full Galra Blade. It was the last day of that week, though, and he'd sort of figured out some things, and he also knew Shiro's name from other Blades and the association with Voltron, so he was still intrigued anyway to see what this was about. It would be a learning experience for someone who had no human memories.

Finding it, though...

Have a seven-foot-something this walk up to you, and, in Keith's voice (though it sounds filtered through a speaker) ask you for directions.]

Do you know where the Raccoon Room is?

[All business. He just wanted the answer.]

[Flyers can be very compelling this month. In his curiosity as a kid early in the month, Keith touched one. While he was kind of young that week, he definitely showed up later. Madame Generosity had dressed him well, of course, and he was mostly content to sit back and people watch any time he was there as either a half-dragon (week 2), a full Galra (week 3), or as himself but with paleblood instead of coldblood (week 4). He definitely could have had some drinks and ended up being compelled to tell truths and reveal things about himself. And, in week 4, his newly found paleblood abilities might end up with someone else confessing things instead...]

Edited 2022-01-18 07:20 (UTC)

[While Keith hadn't really called on his omen, yet, he and another person have landed on the creature's back and discovered there was atmosphere. It was a slow moving creature, but it was headed in the direction they needed to go. They were likely in this for the long haul, so it was time to make shelter and figure out how to survive...]

[The elevator carried Keith down into the depths of the satellite he'd landed on. He was nervous, scared, worried, but on edge. Shiro wasn't himself. He'd attacked everyone on the Castleship. Keith had to be ready in case Shiro attacked him again. But the last thing he wanted was to hurt him. He needed to save him, to figure out what was going on, but how was he going to do that while possibly fighting for his life?

He didn't know. But he did know he had to try.

The lift stopped and the doors parted. Keith took a breath and started walking...]

[Keith wasn't all that familiar with the Pthumerians to begin with, and was wary to meet one so soon after arrival. So, he hadn't actually been looking for Madame Generosity. Yet, he spotted a large snake at some point, only to have been tricked into meeting the Unsnakely instead!

Keith didn't really know how to wield his new powers, yet (coldblood for Weeks 2 & 3 of January, dragon and Galra AUs respectively, paleblood for Week 4), but he was definitely down to fight... He would do his best, but definitely be more wary of sticking around for a fight during week 4 when he was mostly back to normal, just with a different bloodtype.

Either way, he was going to need some help!]

[Adam had been out and about on supply runs, or the best he could manage. It's a vain hope, but he always keeps an eye out for coffee for Takashi. Who knows? Maybe someone arriving brought some with them and was willing to trade.

He turns the corner and sees him. Tall, armored, masked. Adams blood froze. His jaw flexed as he instinctively reached for anything he might have on hand. Blood pulses in his ears. This wasn't Krolia. This looked like the aliens that invaded Earth. Destroyed his home. Killed his friends.

Killed him.

His bag drops as he points at the invader with a... carrot, apparently.]

Not another step!

[The tone set him off. Keith did stop, not recognizing the voice or the person. But, this version of him had been raised as a Blade. He wouldn't take being attacked lightly, and he was still Keith... still a loose canon at times... someone Kolivan had a hard time keeping in check.

And now, he was being threatened.

It was quick. Keith didn't know what a carrot was, but it was being brandished at him as a weapon, so he accepted that it might be. He wasn't going to give his attacker the chance to get the upper hand. He did take another step, quite a few, in fact, charging in at full speed to disarm his challenger.]

[ Sasuke's fairly used to ending up in memories of others, but usually it's something he has to do by choice rather than from simply touching some glowing decoration. And it's not usually someone he has never even seen before. This is... different. But at least he's not completely lost on what's going on because of his experiences.

He's also used to just being an observer, not really noticed, so he doesn't bother to stop himself from rolling his eyes at the other cadet's irritation. ]

Tch. There are worse punishments.

Yeah... there were. But, for a bunch of teens that, unlike me, actually liked having their weekends off to go party, it was pretty bad, and they were pretty annoyed at me.

[Actual Keith stood nearby, also an observer. The kids lined up didn't hear them, nor the instructors that were now discussing Keith's disobedience and what to do about it. The name 'Shiro' could be heard for a moment... but the memory focused on young Keith and the kid standing next to him.]

My pleasure. [Teen!Keith's tone was flat. He clearly didn't care with the other kid though.]

We all know the only reason you're here is because of Shiro. [That name again. Though, this time, memory Keith visibly got angry. He turned a glare on the other kid, who simply glared back.]

I can outfly anyone in this building.

Oh, yeah? [The other kid's voice gained a mocking tone.] Is that what Mommy and Daddy told you bef- [POW!

The only warning was the slight clenching of cadet Keith's left fist when the kid mentioned 'Mommy and Daddy' before he decked the bully with a fierce left hook. For a kid, it had some pretty hefty power to it, and the other kid was knocked clean on his feet and back about a foot before he landed on his back on the floor.

The rest of the cadets scattered to avoid the oncoming fight, and memory Keith launched himself at the other teen, landing on top of him and pulling back to hit him again after clutching the front of his uniform jacket.

The massive mountain of a man from earlier yelled for them to knock it off, racing back to grapple Keith by the arms and hold him back. Keith could be heard almost growling in anger as the other teen sat angry on the floor, rubbing his face gingerly where it was already starting to bruise.

Current Keith sighed.]

Not my best moment...

Edited 2022-01-20 04:19 (UTC)

[He was right, he knew he was right.. Galra were like this. They were invaders, murderers. Krolia had been an exception. The evidence was in front of him, charging at him.

His training kicked in, muscle memory propelling him forward to meet the enemy in the middle. The carrot was thick but not particularly useful for parrying, so Adam shifted his grip and aimed the pointed end at its eye.]

[Oh, Adam... the glowing dots on the mask certainly looked like eyes, but they weren't actually Keith's eyes. A carrot certainly wasn't going to penetrate it. But, Keith didn't know that, either. He didn't recognize the vegetable for what it was, honestly, as he'd never seen one in space. So, he reacted to it like a weapon, dodging and reaching to grab the arm holding that 'weapon' with the aim of flipping the small human over his shoulder with a throw.]

Edited 2022-01-20 04:58 (UTC)

[Adam was tall but not nearly as bulky as Takashi. He wasn't easy to flip ... for a human. To a seven foot monster he was a rag doll.

His training helped him curl on the landing, protecting vital organs and keeping the wind from being knocked out of him, but it hurt.

All the same, he took the opportunity to kick out at his attackers knee joint.]

[ Sasuke glances over to the real Keith with a bit of surprise. That's new, too. Having the person observing alongside you never happens in genjutsu. He'll never get used to the oddities in this place, subtle as they are.

But his attention is distracted by the rest of the memory, the way that Keith reacts to the taunting about his flight and his family. His jaw clenches slightly at the chosen tactics of the bullies, but it's the only real reaction he has to it all, even when the memory Keith starts throwing fists. ]

I would've done the same thing. Seems like the kid had it coming.

[Unfortunately, Blade of Marmora armor was made for speed and stealth, not heavy protection like the Galra Empire or Paladin ones. So, yeah... taking a hit to his knee was going to hurt.

The leg buckled, and Keith grunted, tucking in to roll with the momentum and get back upright as quickly as possible. He stayed crouched, spinning a kick around at the human's stomach.]

[Adam twisted, but he hadn't been trained by the Blades. He was in the military, sure, but that was no match for someone trained in agility and speed.

Instead of his stomach the kick landed solidly on his side. A sickening crunch swiftly told Adam that he'd likely gotten his ribs, bruised or broken he couldn't tell.

Adrenaline kept the pain from him as he rolled to his feet, scrambling automatically for anything that might serve as a weapon.

The carrot had long since been crushed in their scrabble, but a nearby trash can lid made for a quick projectile as he flung it at the creature's neck.]

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January Catch-All

Winter Mournings

Pre-Garrison - mild bullying, acting out against authority

Garrison Cadet, Pre-Kerberos Mission - bullying, violence, acting out

Voltron - Red Paladin - violence (mostly against robots), momentarily stranded in space

Voltron - Black Paladin 1 - lost in space, imposter syndrome, being pursued, space battle

Shedding Ceremony

Week 1 - Jan 2-8

Week 2 - Jan 9-15

Week 3 - Jan 16-22

Week 4 - Jan 23-29

Exploring Trench - Throughout the month

Snake Den - warnings for compelled truth telling, all warnings from above threads may also apply

Blade of Marmora - violence, parental abandonment, mention of parental death, stranded in space

Voltron - Black Paladin 2 - violence, clones, amputation, gaslighting, injury, mind control, death

Unsnakely - monster fighting

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