Voltron: Legendary Defender

Sire, the beast is almost to Arus.

This Quintessence gives me so much power,

I could fight the paladins myself.

There is no need.

My creature will destroy them and capture the Voltron lions for you.

Then, the most powerful weapon in the universe will be ours.

Great job training today, guys. We're really getting the hang of Voltron.

Seriously, how far do you think my lion kicked that broken alien ship?

Must have been like a mile!

Yeah, that'll come in handy when the Galra challenges Voltron to a soccer match.

Hey, I did something cool and you can't handle it. I get it.

-Your kick ruined our balance. We fell. -That falling part was Hunk's fault.

Hey!

All right, save your energy for fighting Zarkon.

Hello, guys! How was the Voltron workout?

We're getting there.

Are you and Allura almost done fixing the Castle so we can leave this planet?

I feel like we're sitting ducks here on Arus.

Just about.

In the meantime, to get your minds off those duck seats you're worried about,

I made you guys an authentic ancient paladin lunch!

Coran, you just got me hooked on that goo and now you're switching it up?

This is packed with nutrients.

Oh, it smells disgusting!

I know! That's how you know it's healthy!

Coran, we're on a planet now with fresh herbs, spices, and whatever this thing is.

A tuber?

If you'll excuse me, I'm going to head back to the kitchen and spice things up.

Where's Pidge?

He's probably checking on those prisoners we rescued from Zarkon.

They'll all be waking soon in the infirmary.

Open the hatch. Food lion coming in!

No. Just... no.

You don't know what you're missing!

You're as anxious as me.

These aliens we saved know something about my family. They have to!

I hope so.

They recognized you, didn't they?

They called you "Champion." What does that even mean?

I don't know. I can't remember very much from that time.

But the way those guys looked at me when we freed them...

I don't know if I want to find out.

Uh?

-They like the paladin lunch! -I don't want to talk about it.

I just got the final nebulon booster working.

We should be able to leave Planet Arus tomorrow and take the fight to Zarkon.

Huh?

What is that?

I don't know what it is. Maybe it's a local Arusian.

-He's approaching the Castle.

Aw!

-Doesn't look too dangerous. -You never know.

No. Alteans believe in peace first. Let's go welcome them.

That's adorable.

Hey, maybe we can knit him a little sweater!

I'm not taking any chances.

Greetings. We know you're there.

No harm will come to you.

-Aw!

Wait! He could be dangerous. Drop your weapon!

No one takes Klaizap's weapon!

Keith, put that away! Please, kind sir, accept my most humble apologies.

Huh?

I am Klaizap, bravest of our warriors. Our village is over Gazrel Hill.

I come seeking answers

as to why the Lion Goddess is angered with her followers.

-Followers? -Lion Goddess?

The one the ancients spoke of.

What makes you think she's angered?

Destruction is everywhere. In the past few suns,

fire has rained from the heavens and a giant has danced in the sky.

I think he's talking about Voltron.

Yeah, I got that.

You have not angered the Lion Goddess.

How can you be certain?

Because I am Allura and this is my Castle.

Lion Goddess!

Please, bravest warrior,

take us to your village so that we may meet our neighbors.

What about our mission to get off this planet and fight Zarkon?

Part of the paladins' mission is to spread peace and diplomacy.

Arus has been our host for 10,000 years. These people deserve our thanks.

So, how long were you held captive by Zarkon?

Some for years. Decades, maybe.

It's hard to tell. Time becomes a blur.

Then you must have been there when my dad and brother arrived.

Sam and Matt Holt?

I never knew their names,

but I certainly remember the other two Earthlings that arrived with Champion.

"Champion." Why do you keep calling me that?

You really don't remember? Unbelievable!

You were a legendary gladiator, undefeated in the ring.

You defeated an infamous Galra gladiator known as Myzax.

That was the day you earned the name "Champion."

I was there, as was the young Earthling.

We were all prisoners, forced to fight for the entertainment of Zarkon.

That day, we were set to fight Myzax,

a vile beast many thought could never be defeated.

Slaughter awaited us all.

This "Matt" was the first of us sent to fight.

But fate had other plans.

You were so thirsty for blood, you injured your fellow Earthling.

You attacked my brother? Why?

No, it can't be true.

I was there. We all were.

After my brother was injured, where was he taken?

I know not.

I don't believe it. There's got to be more to the story.

I couldn't have hurt my friend.

Wait. That ship we were held captive on crash-landed on this planet.

They'll have logs of prisoners, some information.

I'm coming with you.

Oh, Lion Goddess,

I, King of the Arusians, formally beg your forgiveness.

Please have mercy on us and accept our traditional Dance of Apology

as atonement for our wrongdoings.

Commence Dance of Apology!

Hoorah!

Please, there's no need for this.

Moontow, halt!

The Goddess has refused the apology. Start the sacrificial fire.

-We must throw ourselves in.

No! No sacrifices!

So, we may proceed with the dance?

That's a better alternative.