06x02 - Razor's Edge

[bunniefuu]

You're my mom? How?

How did you get to Earth?
How-- how did you meet my dad?

-How-- how are you sure?
-I'm sure.

This isn't how I hoped to meet you again,

and this isn't how I wanted to tell you,
but it's the truth.

-We can talk about this later.
-What?

You drop a b*mb like this
and tell me you'll explain later?

We've got more important things
to deal with right now.

[muffled grunt]

Fine.

We're going
after the enriched quintessence

that created Ranveig's super weapon.

What?

Kolivan and I have been searching
for that quintessence for a long time.

I was with Ranveig when an unmarked
cargo ship passed into his region.

When we checked it out,
there was no crew aboard.

The ship had been nearly torn to pieces,

but inside, a single vat
of quintessence remained.

It was unlike any other quintessence
we'd seen.

[Keith] Were there
navigation records aboard?

[Krolia] No, but I analyzed
the ship personally.

The radiation signature indicated
it had passed through the quantum abyss.

[Keith] Quantum abyss? What's that?

[Krolia] It's a part of the galaxy
where dense neutron stars

orbit even larger dark stars.

In the quantum abyss,
planets and other celestial bodies

are being pulled
and torn in different directions.

It's a chaotic, ever-changing environment.

And the presence of such massive objects
has unusual effects

on gravitational waves
and space-time itself.

-And that's where we're heading?
-Yes.

[Lotor] Your father, King Alfor,
was a gifted alchemist,

whose unique ability allowed him to infuse
the Voltron ore with Altean energy,

granting it and the paladins access
to the quintessence field.

Now you, Allura, possess that same gift.

Our visit to Oriande has taught me more
than I ever thought possible.

-Thank you.
-No, thank you, Princess.

With your help, we can finally supply
the empire with quintessence.

You are the key to bringing peace
to the universe.

Peace.

My father wanted the same thing
when he built the lions.

It is an honor to follow in his footsteps
and continue his work.

And to do so alongside you.

Like the days of long ago,
our royal alliance will inspire others.

[Pidge] You guys starting without us?

[Hunk] You didn't think
to call the engineers

before you began building
your inter-reality quintessence field

magical Altean alchemy super ship?

Right. You didn't think
to call the engineers... and me?

-[stammers]
-[clanging]

[metal clattering]

What?

[sighs] I appreciate
that you want to help.

Unfortunately,
there's not a lot for you to do.

Infusing the comet ore with Altean alchemy

is quite different
than simply building a ship.

[both] Magic.

We'll certainly call you
if we're in need of assistance.

Hmm. Oh, well.

More time to integrate those Galra shields
with Altean tech.

There's gotta be a way to do it.

You sure you don't need
a third wheel for help?

No?

[Keith] I think we're here.

[Krolia] Bring us in. Stay alert.

[Keith] Are you sure
we should go in there?

[Krolia] Ranveig sent probes trying
to track the quintessence.

The probes picked up a path that was
relatively unaffected by space-time.

[Keith] Where does the path go?

[Krolia] We never found out.
The probes were all destroyed.

By what?

[Krolia] I'm not sure. Keep sharp.

Huh? What is that?

[snarling]

-[alarm blaring]
-[gasps]

[Keith] Krolia, we got trouble.

We need to shake them
before they breach the hull!

-[thumps]
-[grunts]

[Keith] Hang on.

-[snarling]
-[gasps]

Keith, what's our status?

[snarling]

[grunts] The ship's damaged.

Thrusters are gone. I can't hold her!

[grunts] We're being pulled in!
We need to ditch!

-[expl*si*n]
-[Keith] What were those things?

[Krolia] I don't know,
but they're gone now.

[Keith] So is our ship.

It had the coordinates to guide us
through the quantum abyss.

[Krolia] We'll have to make do. Come on.

As long as we stay within the borders
of the space-time drop-offs,

we should be safe.

[Keith] Basically, stay close
so we won't be drawn in

and stretched into nothingness
like those creatures.

Got it.

-Huh?
-[Keith] What's going on?

[rumbling]

[both grunting]

[sighs]

[shouts]

Hello?

[baby crying]

We'll name him "Yorak."

How about "Keith"?

[Krolia] "Keith." I like that.

-[man] Hello, Keith.
-Huh?

-[Shiro] I know.
-[Keith] It's okay.

-We have to get back to the Castle.
-[Shiro] ...are not going anywhere!

Huh? [panting]

[gasps and panting]

What was that? Were those visions real?

[Krolia] Time collapses this close
to dark stars.

Going through the light triggers glimpses
of the past and the future.

It's amazing how the Galran subroutines
translate almost one-to-one

with the Altean axiom inhibitors.

Okay, Lance, let's test this puppy.

[beeping]

Oh, I think lover boy Lance is distracted
not thinking about the princess.

Ow! What the heck?

Huh?

Oh, Lance, could you stop daydreaming
about me and test the connection?

Ha ha. Not funny.

And I'm not daydreaming
about you. I mean her.

That's good. Because it seems
like Allura's got a thing with Lotor.

-A thing?
-Yeah, a thing.

Probably gonna get married,

have babies with beautiful, flowing,
white alien hair, all that stuff.

He's probably proposing right now.

-Princess Allura, will you marry me?
-Oh, Lotor.

You bad boy, of course, I will.

-[laughing]
-[groaning]

[grunts]

-[thrusters whoosh]
-[grunts]

Keith! You're getting too close
to the gravity wells.

Use your thrusters.

[Keith] I'm trying!

[grunts]

[Krolia] Grab my hand!

[beeping]

Is it possible?

The signature is nearly identical
to the Red Lion's.

We should obtain visual confirmation
before we call it in.

Negative. We've never received
another reading like this before.

There's a Voltron Lion on this planet.
I'm sure of it.

Call it in immediately. That's an order.

I said, call it in.

- Vrepit Sa.
-[accelerator clicks]

You think you can take all the glory
for yourself?

-I'm not looking for glory.
-[weapon firing]

-[alarm beeps]
-[groans]

-[grunting]
-[beeping and blaring]

[expl*si*n]

[metal creaking]

[grunts softly]

[gasping]

That's how you and Dad met.

How did you know
to look for the Blue Lion on Earth?

[Krolia] We didn't.

After Sendak found the Red Lion,
the Galra engineered a way

to pick up on the lions' signatures
from close range.

Zarkon had thousands of scouts
searching for them.

The Blade of Marmora made sure
to embed agents

in as many of those scout teams
as possible,

in an effort to prevent the Galra
from obtaining any more lions.

I happened to be in the right place
at the right time.

-[distant expl*si*n]
-[rumbling]

It's coming again!

[grunts]

[Krolia] I never thought I'd see
another lion in my lifetime.

You've been telling me about this ship
for months, but this is beyond words.

Are you sure you don't want me
to contact the Garrison? They could help.

We've discussed this. It could put
your entire civilization in jeopardy.

Does this mean you're gonna contact
your people and continue your mission?

My ship being destroyed was the best thing
that ever happened to me.

I wouldn't go back even if I could.

I have a new mission now.

I'm going to stay here
and protect the Blue Lion.

I want to help.

[Keith] You were stuck on Earth.

There was no better place I could be.

-[squeaking]
-Oh, great.

You guys here
to make fun of me, too?

[gags and screams]

What are you doing? Leave me alone!

[squeaking]

[groans]

Can't a man sulk in peace?

-[mice squeaking]
-Hmm.

I'm pathetic. I used to make fun of people
who would get their hearts broken.

Heck, I was the one breaking hearts!

[squeaking]

I guess I never knew what it meant
to like someone the way I like Allura.

Allura's not like any other girl
I've ever met before.

Probably because she's an alien,
but still.

She's smart, courageous,
and makes me want to be a better person.

That is so weird to say.

And I can't tell her how I feel.
She wouldn't take me seriously anyway.

I don't have anything to offer.

I'm just a boy from Cuba,
not a space prince like Lotor.

[snoring]

Are you guys even listening?

[grunting]

[Keith] The rate we're going, it's gonna
take a lifetime to reach the end.

[Krolia] We have to keep moving,
however long it takes.

Without food and water,
we're never gonna make it.

We have to come up with another plan.

[rumbling]

[Keith] Wha...

-What are those things?
-[Krolia] I don't know.

But whatever they are,

these creatures seem to know their way
through the quantum abyss

without being drawn
into the space-time drop-offs.

[Keith] Amazing.

[Krolia] Here it comes.

Brace yourself!

[high-pitched ringing]

They're scouts. They must've picked up
the Blue Lion's signal.

We need to stop them
before they report back to their command.

-What's the plan?
-I have expl*sives.

They aren't powerful enough
to destroy a fighter.

If we detonate them
in the intake valves,

they could stop them from taking off.

When they're set, use this to detonate
the charges and take out the ships.

What will you be doing?

I'm gonna find out what the scouts know
and get rid of them.

[engine revs]

[beeping]

[weapon charging]

[panting]

Aaah! [groans]

[grunts and groans]

[rapid beeping]

[weapon c*ck and charges]

[man] Drop your weapon.

I spotted her sneaking in.

She was with a primitive
who was setting expl*sives on our ships.

He's been neutralized.

No!

I said drop your weapon.

[grunts]

[groaning]

I must go.

I thought you'd seen enough w*r.

If they found the Blue Lion once,
they'll find it again.

I need to report back to the Blades
and stop the Galra from the inside.

I'm sorry.

But this is the best way for me
to keep you both safe.

[kiss smacks]

This is for Keith.

He may need it someday.

[Keith] I finally understand why you left.

You put the mission above all else.

[Krolia] That's not true.

I left to protect the person I most love.

You.

-[rumbling]
-[bellowing]

[Keith] It's another one
of those creatures.

We have to get on that thing's back!
It might be our best chance!

[panting]

[groaning]

[Keith] We made it.

Will this thing take us through the abyss?

[Krolia] We're about to find out.

[wind gusting]

[Krolia] It's creating its own atmosphere.

Keith... I think we've made it.

It's been two years.
We can finally finish our mission.

[exhales]

You've done much today, Princess.
You need your rest.

-We'll continue tomorrow.
-There's still a long way to go,

but I'm proud
of what we've accomplished together.

None of this would be possible...
without you.

Oh, hello, there.

You look cleaner than usual.
Did someone give you a bath?

What? Lance washed you?

That's strange. Are you friends now?

[squeaking]

Really, you are?
How did this happen all of a sudden?

[squeaking]

Oh.

He said that?

-[Keith] Look, a planet.
-[Krolia] I'm picking up some readings

similar to those of the quintessence
Ranveig found.

This is the source of the readings.
Let's go check it out.

[thumping]

[Keith] What is this place?

[birds chirping and singing]

-[humming]
-[gasps]

Wait, I hear something.

[humming]

[humming]

[gasps]

An Altean.