Welcome back everyone :) thank you so much for reading this far, and I hope you are ready for more chapters :D!

oh, and also... He made a promise

It wasn't long before Lance was on his way with Keith to Shiro's house. Lance had gotten a few stitches (the cuts being too deep to heal themselves) and was holding ice on his leg (which was bruised from a punch from his father). Lance was resting his head on his hand, looking out the window, but his other hand was being held onto tightly by Keith.

"Hey Keith, can I tell you something?" Lance asked as they parked the car in front of a gas station, and Shiro hopped out to get more gas in the car.

"Yeah?" Keith turned to look at Lance, feeling himself worry slightly as Lance smiled, tears sliding down his face. "When I was younger, I promised my mom I'd stay strong for her. and I had made a wish that I'd live with her forever" He closed his eyes as he remembered the moment. Shiro was on a call, so they had a longer chance to chat.

"I guess I can't. I know it was kind of silly, but I was young when I wished it" Lance opened his eyes back up and looked at Keith, "Maybe though... she's still here" He added, running his hand through his hair with a sigh. Keith thought for a moment then nodded, "She is, Lance. she always has been" He smiled as Lance turned to him. he reached out his hand and put it on lances shoulder, "She's been in your heart all along"

Lance quickly wiped away tears and nodded with a grin, "Yeah. I guess your right" he sighed in relief, and rested his head against the seat. Shiro hopped back into the car with a smile, "You guys ready?" He asked. Keith and Lance both looked at each other with a smile, and nodded, and Shiro started up the car once more, beginning to drive.

"The police called" Shiro said, "They told me that Lance's father was no where to be seen when they arrived-"
"you called the police?" Lance asked, then looked at Keith, who gave him a nod. Shiro sighed, and looked ahead of him as Keith began explaining.

Shiro looked out his window as he noticed a car was pulling out of the gas station as well, and had began to follow them. his eyes widening, he acted like he didn't notice, driving, but pulling into a nearby, crowded parking lot.

"Keith. Lance" Shiro said, his voice clearly fearful. "We need to get out of the car, and find a crowd" he said, watching as the car that had followed them drove nearby. "Now!" He opened the door and hopped out, Lance and Keith following, unaware of what was happening.

the car drove at full speed towards their car, with no intention of stopping, and Shiro grabbed Lance and Keith's arms, jumping away as he crashed dead into their car, making it spin and tumble. Lance turned and saw the car had changed directions, tumbling towards him. his eyes widened as tears fell down his face.

smack

Lance paused, then looked up to see Shiro had gotten in its way, and fully stopped the car from hitting him. Shiro quickly turned, ignoring the blood that ran down his shoulder, and grabbed Lance, "Don't stop moving" he ordered. Keith had watched the whole thing, and grabbed Lance's hand in relief as they ran towards a nearby building that read "Item shop".

Keith could feel his heart pounding as the sound of a car got nearer and nearer to them. Before he knew what happened, Lance turned, grabbed Shiro and Keith's arm, and pushed them off to the side. Keith turned back just in time to see the car run and smack into Lance.

Shiro trembled, No way.. I failed. I couldn't do anything. it should have been me. He stood up quickly and grabbed Keith his his arm, running over to Lance. Keith followed him without hesitation. the car had stopped moving, and was silent and turned off. there was a slight dent in the front of the car. serves you right, Keith silently cursed the driver, and spotted Lance, lying on the ground.