irrevocably-voltron:

So uh…. Good morning.

So I think it’s pretty obvious by now that the reception to season 7 has been less than… good. The fan base has been shattered. People are upset, angry, and abandoning this series in droves (I’ve lost over 50 followers as I write this, just from people no longer wanting anything to do with this show) and have been incredibly vocal as to the reason why.

They killed Adam. 

After two weeks of receiving praise for the relationship that was revealed at San Diego Comic Con, fans discovered on Friday night that Adam’s existence would be short lived, further contributing to this popular “Bury Your Gays” trope. 

And I’ve seen people confused at this outcry. They don’t understand why people are so upset at this tiny side character’s death. What’s the big deal, right? It’s war! There’s supposed to be casualties!

And to that kind of response I have to narrow my eyes and go:

“Oh…. maybe you understand the history of this.”

Because it is a history. A rich one. “Bury your gays” isn’t a trope in the same why that “Fake dating” is a trope. It’s not popular out of coincidence and I feel like many people are ignorant of that, which is FAIR! Because most voltron fans are young, most tumblr users are young, so I don’t expect you to be watching documentaries on LGBT+ cinema in between studying for your chemistry exams. 

So that’s where I come in. Buckle in children as I take you on a journey on why the “Bury your gays” trope exists, and the harmful ramifications that it has had on the LGBT+ community since its inception.

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klanceficatalogue:

kinda obvious but a s7 spoiler warning for everything in this list <3 - Karri

mysterious universe by jilliancares (1/1 | 1,400 | Teen And Up)

Just a little follow up of Season 7, except Keith and Lance are in an established relationship ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

“I love you,” Lance murmured, a hand having reached under Keith’s shirt to press against his stomach.

“So does Acxa, apparently,” Keith revealed grumpily.

Lance snorted, his eyes alight with excitement as he sat up and looked down at Keith, giggling as he said, “What?”

ask my why my heart’s inside my throat by aurythestarry (1/1 | 1,500 | General)

“Lance, lead the way. Keep the team together.”

Immediately, warning sounds go off in Lance’s head. Fear rises up in his throat, completely out-of-the-blue and it freezes him in his place. It’s so thick it feels tangible, like it’s physically blocking up Lance’s windpipe. What’s going on? Why is he so scared?

(or; snippets of klance throughout season seven, lance just wants to save keith)

//insecurities

i want to tell you how much i love you by espeons (1/1 | 1,901 | General)

lance visits keith after waking in the hospital.
set post s7, in an attempt to remedy what the vld writers threw at us.
not beta’d.

First Choice by FractalBunny (1/1 | 1,672 | Teen And Up)

The paladins have to choose who gets to leave Garfle Warfle Snick. Lance has a realization about his friends. Keith deals with his feelings.

heartfelt words by BookRockShooter (1/1 | 3,161 | General)

It’s the episode The Feud!, but Keith actually says something nice about Lance.

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*set during and after s7ep4, slight re-write bc Keith’s reason for picking Lance was uncalled for okay*

Things Left Unsaid by radiantgem (1/1 | 1,785 | Teen And Up)

“Lance was always there for me when nobody else was, he supported me when I was chosen to become the new leader, and I wouldn’t be the leader I am today without him. And if he can help me be less reckless and bring out better sides of me, then he can do that for anyone outside,” Keith looked over at Lance and smiled softly, “The universe needs somebody like Lance to keep things in check, just like he has with me, and everyone else in this team.”

You Are The Reason by lovelylydias (1/1 | 1,713 | Teen And Up)

Keith loved Lance. Lance loved Keith. The way it should be.

Post Season 7 fic to fix the utter bullshit that went down.

//internalized homophobia 

Cool, Ninja Optimist by Itscalledthedistrict (1/1 | 1,040 | General)

Derivation of Season 7 Episode 4.
A game of tic-tac-toe changes Keith’s answer as to why Lance was his pick for who should escape the game show.

from the same star by czqy (1/1 | 2,300 | Teen And Up)

“Maybe someday someone will be telling stories about the two of them.”

or, when Lance goes to thank Keith for defending him earlier, he accidentally ends up confessing, and gets a confession back.

(minor shadam)

you had to hear it by taylortot (1/1 | 2,983 | General)

That’s it? What an understatement. What a ground-shaking, life-altering understatement. What kind of reckless idiot can just say something like that with so much tangible certainty?

Keith’s expression slowly softens as he watches Lance struggle. An amused tick curls at the corner of his mouth and he leans back comfortably in the chair by the bed, seemingly relaxed now that he had unloaded all of his thoughts in one fell swoop. He’s unaffected by his own words as all else and Lance can’t help but wonder how long he’s been holding onto them.

Fixing the Mess by evie_maria (1/1 | 1,207 | General)

Shiro and Adam reunite and get married, Keith and Lance, who are dating, have a conversation in which they discuss their own relationship and how it could all have gone badly wrong.

(shadam)

Garfle! Warfle! Snick! by IronScript (1/1 | 4,751 | Teen And Up)

How the game show episode actually should have happened.

I’ll admit to being a Lance stan, but even people who don’t like him seem to agree that he was really fucked over in this episode. So here’s my attempt at it. Is it more realistic than what actually happened? I like to think so.