Voltron: Legendary Defender

-I can't tell if he looks healthy or not. -I think he's breathing weird.

-Oh, come on! -Not yet! A few more ticks.

How much better do you think he's gonna get in a few more ticks?

-And what exactly is a tick? -You know, a time slice.

-Like a second? -What is a "second"?

Like this.

-I'm not sure. I think ticks are bigger.

-Coran, do you have a ticker? -Right here, Princess.

I think ticks are a little slower.

I can't tell. We have to start them at the same time.

Okay. Ready, go!

Yes! I think we're winning.

Winning what? The intergalactic time-measuring competition?

Yes.

You guys having a clock party?

Aw, Lance, you just ruined it. Hey, Lance!

What happened?

We can tell you all about it while you get something to eat. Are you able to walk?

Talking? Eating? Are you asking me out on a date?

-Yep, he's okay. -Classic.

He'd be Sendak's prisoner right now, if not for Pidge.

Well, you wouldn't have survived the explosion

if Hunk and Coran hadn't gotten a new crystal.

Wow. Thanks, everybody. Sounds like the mice did more than you, though.

I punched Sendak!

Yeah, apparently after I emerged from a coma and shot his arm off.

We had a bonding moment. I cradled you in my arms!

Nope. Don't remember, didn't happen. So, what happened to Sendak?

He's frozen in a cryo-pod. We're keeping him here in the Castle.

Are you sure that's a good idea?

He's too dangerous to be set free.

Besides, we might be able to get some information about Zarkon from him.

So, what's the plan now?

We have to get back to the Balmera and save Shay and her people.

-Wow! You are really hung up on this lady. -No, it's not like that.

Guys, when you see how Zarkon has treated these people and destroyed their home--

They've been under his thumb for so long, they don't know what it is to be free.

It's up to us to set this right. This is what being a paladin is all about.

It's time to man up.

Then let's get moving. Time to go defend the universe.

Wait, I have something to say first. I need to come clean.

I'm afraid this may change the way you all think about me.

Just so there are no secrets between us anymore, I can't "man up."

I'm a girl. I mean, I can "man up" because that's just a figure of speech.

I don't have to actually be a man to "man up." I just have to be tough.

-But what I'm saying-- -Wha...? You're a girl? How?

I've known for some time, but I'm glad you've shared it with everyone.

-Yeah, I figured. -Oh, yeah, me too.

Wait, we were supposed to think you were a boy?

Pidge, owning who you are is going to make you a better paladin.

It's good to get that off my chest. Now, let's launch this Castle-ship!

Wait, what? Pidge is a girl and the Castle is a ship?

How long have I been out?

Activate interlock.

Dynotherms connected.

Mega-thrusters are go.

We are ready to depart Planet Arus on your mark, Princess.

Firing main engines for launch.

Sire, if capturing Voltron is the Empire's number-one priority,

then I suggest we begin moving the main fleet

toward its last known location posthaste.

Lord, after many years, the Komar experiment is finally ready.

Soon, we could have more quintessence at our fingertips than ever imagined.

We must test it before moving the fleet.

We don't have time for any more of your magic. We must move our ships now.

Voltron is the most powerful weapon ever created.

His puny ships will never be up to the task.

We must be well prepared for our next encounter.

I know better than anyone the power of Voltron.

Haggar has my trust.

We will perform her test.

The witch has his ear.

Keep sending our offer out to any scum between Planet Arus and Balmera X-95-Vox.

I'll capture Voltron on my own.

So, when we get there, what do you think? Do we just roll up and start blasting?

Or do we land and have some kind of public address system, like,

"Attention, Galras, this is Voltron. Turn yourselves in"?

No. Blasting, right?

Hunk, calm down. And, yes, blasting.

It's our first big rescue mission. He's excited.

Excited to see his new girlfriend.

She's not my girlfriend!

She's just a rock that I met and I admire very much.

-What is it? Are we being attacked? -No, it seems to be a distress beacon.

It's coming from a nearby moon. Apparently, a ship has lost power.

-I wonder who it is. -Whoever it is will have to wait.

Shay has first priority. We can check back on them when we're done.

The Paladin Code states that we must help all those in need.

Wow! This is so cool. It's like we're space cops on space patrol.

Coran, do we have a siren we can turn on?

Uh, no, but we could record you making a siren noise and broadcast that to them.

Perfect!

No, not doing that.

Attention, damaged craft, this is Princess Allura.

We are coming to assist you.

Whoa. Nice ship.

Stay aboard and try to get as many of our systems clear

of that Galra crystal energy as you can.

-We'll see who hailed us. -Yes, Princess.

You don't know how glad we are to see some friendly faces.

Most folks don't want to get tangled up

with anyone who's on the run from the Galra.

So, you guys are fighting the Galra?

Well, I don't think Zarkon is exactly quaking in his boots at the three of us,

but we do what we can.

I'm Rolo. This is Nyma, and our cyber-unit, Beezer.

Hi.

Cool robot!

-Hi! Name's Lance. -Was your ship damaged in a fight?

Yeah, we've really been through it with the Galra. Parts are hard to come by.

Luckily, we were able to limp to this moon about a week ago.

If you didn't pick up our distress signal, I--

We're happy to help. I am Princess Allura of Altea,

and from now on, you won't be alone fighting the Galra.

You'll have the Paladins of Voltron by your side.

Okay.

-I don't think they've heard of us. -It has been ten thousand years.

Voltron? Five robot lions that combine into this big robot... guy?

Sounds impressive. I'd love to see it.

-Or him. Them. -Why don't we get to work on your ship?

-I'm sure we all have places to be. -Sure.

Pretty much our whole flaxum assembly is shot.

I don't know what kind of extra parts you carry in this rig of yours.

I've never seen anything like it.

I'm sure we can get you back up and running.

Give Hunk a list of what you need. Coran can show you where to find it.

Okay.

We'll go with you. Don't want you to have to carry all that yourself. Come on, guys.

Uh, I don't think so. You can just wait out here.

Hunk, don't be rude.

Yeah, mind your manners. There are ladies present.

Hey.

Oh, I'm sorry, but does anyone remember the last time we let our defenses down?

Someone kind of set off a bomb. Remember, Lance? You were almost killed.

Oh, yeah.

Hunk's right. Sorry, but we have to be cautious.

Hey, I don't take it personal. That's how it is out here.

You've got to look out for your own. You're doing a good job, big man.

Yeah. Thanks.

My planet was destroyed by the Galra and I was taken captive.

I managed to escape, but not before I lost something.

I know exactly how that feels.

Well, I hope there are some parts in here that'll fit.