#she's ENTHUSIASTIC. SHE HAS A ZEST FOR LIFE. SHE'S BURSTING WITH PERSONALITY.

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Step into a vibrant world of academia and youthful exploration—a place where intellectual curiosity meets spirited campus life. Here, every lecture hall, study nook, and bustling courtyard is a stage for new ideas, lifelong friendships, and the pursuit of knowledge.

Below you'll find spaces to introduce the diverse characters who shape this dynamic college environment. Each character contributes their unique perspective, ambitions, and stories to the rich tapestry of campus life:

Snake/mouse (Violet) [fem] -young adult

(Neutral Good)

[Gentle yet determined, Violet believes in quiet strength. She isn’t loud or confrontational, but she will stand her ground when it matters.]

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Rabbit/rattlesnake (berry) [fem] -young adult

(Neutral Evil)

[berry is cunning and self-serving, with a sly wit and a penchant for manipulation. Beneath a charming exterior lies a ruthless ambition that drives her to achieve her goals at any cost.]

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dire wolf (Dust) [fem] -elderly

(True Neutral)

[Weathered and wise, Dust carries the marks of a long and storied life. With a slightly cynical edge and a wealth of experience, she’s a tough survivor who knows when to speak up and when to remain silent.]

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Falcon/snake (lilac) [fem] -late teen

(Neutral Good)

[lilac is soft-spoken and empathetic, with a warm heart and an artistic soul. Her gentle nature and thoughtful approach make her someone others naturally confide in.]

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Fox/toad (nanami) [fem] -old adult

(Chaotic Good)

[nanami is lively and imaginative, with a playful spirit and a knack for finding joy in the smallest details. Her bright, quirky personality can light up even the dullest day.]

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black mamba (Kasha) [fem] -old adult

(Chaotic Neutral)

[Kasha is unpredictable and edgy, with a wild streak that often leads her into risky endeavors. Her untamed nature and irreverent humor make her both fascinating and slightly dangerous—a real maverick in every sense.]

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flying dragon (Rhea) [fem] -old adult

(Chaotic Good)

[Rhea is vibrant and dynamic, exuding energy and creative passion. Her bold, expressive personality and spontaneous outlook make her a natural leader in artistic endeavors—one who inspires with both enthusiasm and intensity.]

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argentinian black and white tegu (Tango) [male] -young adult

(Chaotic Neutral)

[Tango is bold, dynamic, and unafraid to dance on the edge of convention. His energetic, impulsive nature and flair for dramatic moments make him both exciting and a bit unpredictable.]

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Samoyed (Funfetti) [femboy] -young adult

(Chaotic Good)

[Funfetti is playful and exuberant, bursting with colorful energy and a contagious zest for life. His lighthearted nature and spontaneous sense of humor bring joy and laughter to every encounter.]

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Karelian Bear Dog (Dimitri) [male] -late teen

(Lawful Good)

[Cultured and refined, Dimitri has a taste for the finer things in life. His sophisticated, introspective nature is paired with a keen intellect and a subtle, magnetic charm.]

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Keeshond (waffle) [male] -young adult

(Chaotic Good)

[A little bit of a mess, but always well-meaning, Waffle is enthusiastic about life but has zero sense of organization. He stumbles through things with good intentions, often roping others into his well-meaning chaos.]

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Rhodesian Ridgeback (Bahati) [fem] -Old adult

(Lawful Good)

[Bahati is dignified, compassionate, and committed to the ideals of justice and community. Her strong moral compass and noble demeanor make her a natural champion for the underdog.]

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Great Pyrenees (Beau) [male] -old adult

(Chaotic Good)

[Beau is charming, free-spirited, and relentlessly optimistic. His artistic soul and rebellious streak challenge conventions while inspiring others to embrace life’s adventures.]

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Akita (Yoshi) [male] -young adult

(Lawful Good)

[Dependable, responsible, and incredibly loyal, Yoshi will go to great lengths to protect his friends and loved ones. He follows rules out of a strong sense of duty, not out of blind obedience.]

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Caracat (Whiskey) [mascfem] -young adult

(Chaotic Neutral)

[Rough around the edges, Whiskey is rowdy, sarcastic, and a bit of a wildcard. She's fiercely independent and won’t hesitate to start a fight if she feels challenged.]

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Sphynx (Mochi) [fem-gnc] -young adult

(Neutral Good)

[Mochi is soft, approachable, and delightfully quirky. With a gentle sense of humor and a nurturing spirit, she easily wins over even the most reserved of friends.]

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Korat (Smokey) [femboy] -young adult

(Lawful Neutral)

[Smokey exudes a calm, measured presence with a hint of mystery. His thoughtful, methodical approach and strong adherence to his own set of rules make him a reliable, if sometimes reserved, problem-solver in challenging situations.]

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vitiligo black bear (Pail) [fem] -late teen

(Lawful Neutral)

[Pail is reserved and meticulous, with a no-nonsense attitude that makes her highly dependable. She values order and precision in every aspect of life, often acting as a pragmatic problem-solver.]

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saddleback rabbit (Tippet) [male] -old adult

(True Neutral)

[Tippet is understated and pragmatic, with a quiet strength and a tendency to keep his emotions close. His balanced outlook and reliable nature make him a steady presence—often underestimated, but always effective.]

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tortoiseshell rabbit (Marigold) [fem] -young adult

(Neutral Good)

[Marigold is bright, cheerful, and nurturing—a natural optimist who radiates warmth. Her gentle enthusiasm and caring nature make her a beacon of light in even the gloomiest times.]

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piebald hedgehog (Dapple) [fem] -young adult

(Chaotic Neutral)

[Quirky and playful, Dapple is full of lively energy and an infectious sense of humor. Her unpredictable nature and creative spirit keep her friends entertained, even as she surprises them with her depth and insight.]

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river otter (Basil Kawatama) (fem) -old adult

(Chaotic Neutral)

[Basil Kawatama is unpredictable, with a flair for dramatic antics and a wild, impulsive spirit. Her creative mischief and unconventional ideas keep her peers on their toes.]

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betta fish (Kairis) [fem] -young adult

(Chaotic Evil)

[Kairis delights in sowing discord and pursuing her own twisted desires, heedless of any bonds or consequences. Her unpredictable cruelty and self-serving whims make her a relentless force of chaos, betraying friend and foe alike to further her dark ambitions.]

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shoebill (Daisy) [fem] -young adult

(Neutral Good)

[Cheerful and effervescent, Daisy is a burst of sunshine wherever she goes. Her bright optimism and playful energy bring joy and laughter, though she sometimes masks a sensitive, reflective side.]

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tiger salamander (Ember) [male] -young adult

(Chaotic Neutral)

[Ember is fierce and unpredictable—a spark of wild passion who thrives on constant change. With a burning intensity in both spirit and ambition, Ember leaves a trail of excitement (and occasional chaos) in his wake.]

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hellbender salamander (Scoria) [fem] -late teen

(Lawful Neutral)

[Scoria is tough and resilient, carrying the weight of many experiences with a stoic grace. Though her exterior is hardened by trials, she upholds a strong sense of duty and order, earning respect through quiet perseverance.]

Click on any option to dive into the lively narratives and hidden adventures woven into the fabric of college life. Let the energy of the campus guide your journey into a world of learning, discovery, and growth.

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(Pidgance Fanfic) by AIR

Notes:

Hey everyone I know that this ship in the fandom has few sparse to no content so As i said in my prologue i want to contribute! I hope that you all enjoy what I am writing and if you do please let me know so that I may continue to write!

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SO HERE IT IS ^^

Becoming Aware

Chapter 1/2:

When Breakfast Leaves a Lump in Your Throat.

Just as quickly as Lance had fallen defeated on the ground, he had scrambled back up. He stood hunched over, obviously resisting the urge to hold his injured self, and pressed his knees together. Pidge stared wide eyed and before she could manage a sound Lance spoke hesitantly.

“…y-you ok?”

The words sounded painful, like it had taken all the strength humanly possible to ask them.

“Uh-y-yes.” Her voiced cracked and Lance could hear just the slightest slip of pitch.

His face was so red that Pidge could practically feel the heat radiating from him. His brain formulated no thoughts other than the essential need to leave as quickly as possible. He closed his mouth and repeatedly looked back and forth from his socks, to her, to the bathroom walls before reaching his resolve.

“I’m…gonna go…now.” was all he could say before retreating, granting Pidge only enough time to nod.

The door slid shut. Pidge stood motionless pressing her back to the door. Her eyes were down cast and the lights of her room formed a shadow covering her face. Her mind was blocked. No rational thoughts came to her except the feeling of utter shock. Her lips were tightly pressed into a grim line and her eyes dared not look up from her feet. She started replaying the same scene over and over again in her head. Then, almost robotically she made her way to her bed where she lifted the covers and (not bothering to remove her sweatshirt) plopped herself in bed. Nothing had happened. Nothing at all.

….

No. That wasn’t true… Something did happen, and that something shoved a realization in her face.

Lance was a dude.

Obviously he was a dude. He was a boy. Something she wasn’t. But, how come that had never really mattered to her before? She, Lance and Hunk had been a team for over a year already back at the Garrison; and although Lance had never noticed she was a girl, Pidge had never really cared that Lance was a boy. Not that gender ever really mattered to her…she had just never really looked at Lance as…well-she had never been conscious of him. And she had surely NEVER seen him as a person of potential attraction.

The ceiling was white and the more she stared the more its color started to shift into a sun kissed tan that reminded her of a certain idiotic flirt she knew all too well. Her cheeks still carried a small blush to them as she pictured him in the swim trunks she had seen several times in the past. It was like a puzzle. She knew what his limbs, torso and face (that she could admittedly call handsome) looked like, but now she could fill in the last missing piec-. The growl of her demanding stomach sucked her out of her perverted day dream and sent a flare of agitation through her.

“Argh! NOW is not the time to be thinking of food!…Screw this, let’s sleep!”

She violently pulled the covers over her face and the lack of movement caused the room to go black.

The sizzling of a pan and the humming of a familiar voice beckoned a morning Lance to breakfast. He came in cloaked in his fancy blue robe and extended his arms into a yawn.

“Morning buddy! Watcha cooking up for us today!”

He slapped a hand on the back of the ship’s personal chief. Hunk had a glimmer in his eye as he tossed the pan about and added his own personal flavor. He flared his nostrils wide to take of whiff of the pan he had raised to his face.

“Food goo au la hunk~” His face formed a huge grin of self-satisfaction.

Lance couldn’t help but widen his smile. Seeing Hunk so jolly in the morning could liven up the mood of anyone, even the not-so-morning people. And although “food goo” never really ever sounded appetizing, the personal zest that Hunk added, almost made the unbearable goop taste gourmet.

Everyone was already seated around the table. While walking up to his usual spot across from Shiro, Lance could hear the red and black paladins discuss with great enthusiasm about their morning practice and just how well each had performed.

“Keith your swings are becoming more precise, pretty soon you’ll have mastered that Galra sword.”

“Ya think so? But man, Shiro, I wish my reflexes were as quick as yours! You could’ve fought those drones blind folded!” Keith had a relaxed smile on his face as he genuinely praised the black paladin.

“Heh I’m not sure about that.” Shiro's eyes squinted in amusement as he chuckled, obviously grateful for the admiration his teammate had for him. Lance took this chance to greet Shiro, or as he internally referred to him, “Space Dad”.

“Good Morning Capitán~!” The words rolled off his tongue like a rhyme as he approached.

Meanwhile, Coran had excitedly burst in through the corridor holding a cassette looking device that supposedly held the “most valuable assets of this castle”. Coran, without pause, quickly began to explain that the old (Altean) cassette was a music player that contained all of his and his grandfather’s favorite Altean songs. Coran’s eyes sparkled and his pupils grew so wide that no one could say anything but just listen intently to the enthusiastic red head.

“I used to dance along to all these symphonies…Ah the memories are bringing a tear to my eye!” Coran dramatically sniffled and looked up to wipe under his eye.

All the while, Coran droned on an on about his childhood, Keith and Shiro exchanged glances and let out silent a sigh of resignation. But, Allura’s brow twitched in annoyance at every word Coran spout.

“We are NOT listening to THAT!”

“But Princess, you used to love these songs!”

“No, Coran, YOU and MY FATHER would just force me to listen to those horrid melodies for hours on end!” Coran withdrew a bit with her comment. She wasn’t exactly wrong… His lips pouted and his face fell in defeat.

“I wouldn’t mind listening Coran.” Shiro forced a smile as he felt Allura’s glare shoot towards him. The spotlight was quickly focused back onto Lance, who was standing behind Allura, as Keith bluntly remarked:

“Dude. Where were you? We were ALL supposed to train together this morning.”

Lance felt his forehead begin to cold sweat as he realized he missed their morning practice. He had completely forgotten and slept through their arranged meeting time. He quickly attempted to recompose himself and change the subject to save his sorry ass from Shiro's disappointment.

“Uh-Well-I! Oh!” The blue paladin’s attention shifted to the seated Allura next to him. He took her hand in his and raised it to his lips.

“Good morning My Lady~” His face formed a smolder and he winked at the completely unimpressed princess.

Keith rolled his eyes at the idiotic casanova and Lance gave him a sideways glare. Shiro could sense the potential fight building up between the two and decided to step in. The actions of a TRUE “Space Dad.”

“Hunk went to train for a bit before breakfast but both you and Pidge-“ Shiro’s words were stopped short as a small bed headed paladin wobbled her way into the room. No expression could be seen past the glare of her huge spectacles, and no effort was made on her behalf to greet anyone. The timing was impeccable and the silent eyes of the crew followed the small body as it walked.

A tiny breeze blew the side of Lance’s robe as she passed. Just for a second everything seemed to slow down dramatically. His goofy grin faded as he took in every detail of her: her fluffy hair, her small nose that held the larger than life glasses, her delicate stature, and her long wispy eyelashes that hovered over her (admittedly pretty) eyes. But that didn’t matter. He never had a problem recognizing people’s nice features. Kinda like Hunk or Shiro’s awesome hair. Since day one of meeting Pidge, “his” big golden eyes had caught Lance’s attention. He could feel a small lump form in his throat as he remembered the events of last night.

Unfortunately, the matrix scene ended just as quickly as it had started once Pidge reached her chair. Now seated, Lance’s sense of time fell back to normal. Normal was the complete opposite of the current situation though. It was so painfully quiet and awkward. Pidge was usually one of the first at the table and would be greeting everyone’s morning with a small wave. Allura felt uneasy with the sudden change.

“Hello, Pidge…?” Allura hesitated to speak initially and her words showed a hint of concern.

Pidge was in a trance like state. Her glasses shown no signs of movement behind them and her slightly parted lips stayed still. She hadn’t heard the princess’ words. Allura lifted a quizzical brow and exchanged looks of confusion with Shiro and everyone, minus the blue paladin who remained frozen. So she decided to try once more:

“G-good morning Pidge…”

“Huh? Ah! Whut!” At the sound of the familiar name Pidge snapped back into reality.

She turned head too quickly, causing whiplash, when attempting to face the voice that called her.

“H-hey…everyone…”

“You ok shorty???” Keith couldn’t help but notice Pidge’s peculiar behavior.

Pidge’s eyes widened a bit in surprise and focused on Keith and Shiro, but quickly fell to nod in response.

“You weren’t at practice this morning…Did something happen Katie?” Pidge couldn’t help but flinch at the sound of her name. If he was referring to her as such then Shiro must’ve been pretty concerned. Pidge tried to recollect herself as best she could. If it weren't for everyone’s attention being on her she would’ve smacked cheeks to regain composure.

“Oh um..-“

“Breakfast is served~!!!” Pidge’s stuttering was gladly interrupted by the commotion of the yellow paladin, who had completely missed out on the awkwardness of just now.

Everyone felt a weight lift off their shoulders as Hunk graciously interjected and alleviated the tension in the air. His eyes were gluttonous and and his smile ridiculously wide as he set down each and everyone’s bowls of “food goo au la Hunk”, encouraging them all to dig in. Shiro, although still curious to hear Pidge’s answer, began to eat. As did the rest. No exchange of words was needed for everyone to mutually agree that leaving it alone was probably best. Even Lance had decided that acting normal was his best bet of surviving the growing lump that had formed in his throat. Unfortunately, Lance’s seat was right next to Pidge and he rued the thought of sitting down.

“What’s up dude? Take a seat!” Hunk’s smile was the farthest from confronting to the panicking paladin. He forced a crooked smile at the cook and jerked his way to the seat next to Pidge. All the while, forcing himself to look straight ahead and avoid any eye contact. His movements were rigid and as he pulled out the chair to sit, it screeched against the ground painstakingly slow. He wasn’t doing a very good job at acting “normal”, so obviously, Keith, Allura, Shiro and even Coran were unable to keep from staring at the lanky teenager. Meanwhile, Hunk had happily eaten his first bowl of goo!

Just act cool. Yeah, that’s it! Be chill. Be chill…

His thoughts bounced off the walls in his head as his quietly touched his butt to the chair. He quickly scanned the room to make sure that no one noticed his continuous swallowing, clammy hands or the beads of sweat that had formed on his forehead. Luckily, Hunk was a bit dense and hadn’t noticed anything just yet. This gave enough time for Lance to ponder the happenings of last night and most importantly the motionless Pidge that sat to the left of him.

Or not.

“Oh yeah Lance! Were you able to make it to your room last night?”

“Huh?” Lance failed to understand what Hunk was talking about.

“Yeah dude! Don’t you remember?? It was movie night and you REALLY wanted to watch Dawn of the Apes, but got all broody cuz’ Pidge here said she didn’t want to go. Apparently, she was working on some new specs to upgrade on Green and needed all night to work on ‘em! You were pretty bummed out, but, we only ended up making it halfway through the movie before you were out cold. I tried to wake you up ’n all but you kept shooing me away...You looked peaceful so I figured you were fine just there with the blanket and all.”

Lance’s memory cleared and he remember how he had found himself in the bathroom last night. Hunk continued, cheeks stuffed with food.

“But…when I came to wake you up this morning you were gone.”

The image of a flustered Pidge watching him pee popped in his head.

“Oh-Um-I did drink all those sodas last night so they wound up making me use the bathroom-“ Lance was cut off my the sudden clatter of a bowl and the scraping of a spoon.

Everyone watched in awe as Pidge inhaled her food so quickly that you wouldn’t have been able to finish saying “quizznak.” Once done she rubbed off the crumbs with her sleeve, shot up, said thank you, and left with her bowl. She moved so quickly that everyone had a hard time keeping up, but managed to see her leave through the corridor. Coran turned to face the remaining paladins and Allura:

“I guess she was hungry?”

Keith couldn't help but protest, “Wait. So you guys have movie nights and DON’T invite me!”

Usually, Lance would've retorted Keith with a witty comeback, but the only thing he could think of now was how stupid he was for having walked around the castle half asleep. If it weren't for his sleep walking habits he would’ve never wandered around or even left door open, like he did back home. It was just such a hassle to close them ya know? But, that was besides the point. Last night he thought he WAS at home and he really did think his mom had been there nagging him to clean his room.

Pidge saw me. She saw EVERYTHING! And by everything I mean the whole motherfuckin’ shebang!

He was mentally punching him self, but quickly drifted to another aspect that had engraved itself into his memory.

Her legs. I always knew Pidge was a small dude. I even thought “he” was scrawny. But I’ve never seen her in anything less than long shorts and baggy shirts. I never knew her legs were so small, and SO thin. They’re different than guy’s legs…more round? No. More soft. Yeah that’s it!

When Pidge had slipped and fell he was worried she might’ve hurt herself. But, her tiny shorts had caught his attention. She was left sprawled on the ground, her legs bent and her shorts almost rode high enough to show her butt. Her eyes were so open with surprise that no glasses kept Lance from noticing just how big and golden they were.

And that big sweatshirt…Does she always wear it? She looked so cu-!

His fantasy was cut short by Shiro’s eyes burrowing into his head.

“Lance, did something happen between you two last night?”

“(*Chokes, coughing up food*) N-nn-NO! Pshh! Why would you think THAT?! HA HA…”  

Lance attempted to play it cool, regardless of the questioning eyes around him. But, the incestuous lump in his throat kept him from swallowing his breakfast.

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Let me know if you like this and stay tuned for Chapter 2/3! :D

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