Chapter 1: You’re Not Laughing Now
Chapter Text
[grunting]
[shouting]
[panting]
You can do better than that.
I'm gonna hurt you so bad.
[grunting]
[shouts]
[grunting]
Oh!
I did it.
[gasps] I did it!
I win! I win! I...
That's the second time
you celebrated too soon.
[whimpers]
[shouting]
[groaning]
[grunting]
- [exhales] You okay?
- No! You're mean!
[Kolivan] Okay.
All right, let's give the kid a break.
He's been a champ,
but his parents are getting worried.
He's only eight, after all.
The BoMA thanks you and your son
for your assistance.
And we assure you, we're still
searching for a cure for his condition.
[whimpering]
Then what's next?
[The Chemical Brothers: "Go"]
♪ ♪
[gasping]
Whew! Ah, geez!
Aah.
Seven minutes, 42 seconds.
A new record.
Nice work.
[Keith] Hey, can somebody call Bob?
I'm gonna need like 20 new costumes
if we're gonna keep doing this.
♪ ♪
[Keith grunts]
♪ Can't eat ♪
♪ Can't sleep ♪
♪ Can't breathe, ah...
[screaming]
♪ Can't ♪
[panting]
I could have...
I could have done it faster, but I got
lost on the way back again. [exhales]
Well, it was still plenty fast, Keith.
♪ To the Jacques Cousteau to the depths ♪
♪ And you're wet,
so your t*nk explodes, so get it out ♪
♪ Send your body to flight,
everybody got a target tonight ♪
♪ Everybody come along for the ride,
all you studs and you duds ♪
♪ And you ladies, let's fly, grip
the moment like you grippin' the earth ♪
♪ Feel the weight
and you feelin' the girth... ♪
Hold it.
♪ You used to make
when everything used to hurt... ♪
And...
...good.
[exhales]
So that was
the heaviest thing we could find
for Keith to lift, and he just lifted it.
Come on, Slav, since when
do we let a little thing like that
stop us from saving the world?
- When we're through with him...
- ♪ Go... ♪
...he'll finally live up to the name...
♪ ♪
[Keith grunting]
[Slav] Over the last 90 days,
Keith's speed has increased 65%,
his endurance 70%,
and his sword skills...
and we checked this
wasn't a mistake... 138%.
[Keith grunting]
[Slav] The science team is
already working on a heavier version.
So the billion-dollar question, then:
Could he beat that Galra woman
who made us all pee our pants
three months ago?
We think so. But she implied
someone much worse was coming.
Which is why we're not stopping here.
With Griffinor any of our other plans.
[James] Bite me!
Way to make
a fellow superhero feel inadequate.
Glad it's not leg day.
[panting]
Hey, James.
Yeah, Kolivan's got me on a training plan.
Uh, yeah. I can see that.
So, um, how much did all this cost, Kovi?
Is this why the coffeemaker's
still broken at NHA HQ?
We bought you a new hand, Griffin.
- That wasn't cheap.
- Yeah.
And this is the third time I've
been back trying to get it adjusted.
Eh, look, I'm trying to give you
the mean British-style gesture right now and I can't.
- Oh, man, that's your favorite gesture.
- It's my favorite gesture!
It's his favorite gesture, Kolivan.
- Can't we do something about that?
- Uh-huh.
[groans] The customer service
in this place is terrible.
Sir, believe it or not,
but somebody appears to be stealing
the Declaration of Independence
from the National Archives building.
- One guess who's behind that.
- Nah, can't be Sky Marshal Wade.
He's still under lock and key.
You feel like trying out
those new blade of yours?
- Sure.
- Wow. I am standing right here.
You guys could at least pretend
like you'd like my help.
Maybe I should take James.
Who knows how tough this could be?
And there might be stuff
that needs to be exploded.
[sighs]
- Fine, take Griffins.
- You both suck.
[dramatic music playing]
National Archives building. Washington.
[alarm ringing]
[Sven] No problem, you said.
I can disarm the lasers, you said.
- Now we're messing up the past.
- Technology this old is tricky.
It's practically made of wood.
- Hey!
- But it's not made out of wood.
It's made out of circuits and electricity
and stuff you're supposed to be good at.
Relax!
We've got at least three minutes
- until the police show up.
- [James] Hey, dumbheads!
Boy, did you pick the wrong day to steal
a timeless piece of America's history.
[laughs]
Well, not that there's a right day.
But you know what I mean.
Uh, we're gonna kick your butt now.
What?
They're not the police.
- [grunting]
- So... Lanci says she hasn't seen you
in months and that you're avoiding her?
I'm not avoiding her, it's just with
Danny and my new training routine,
- I've been busy.
- Uh-huh.
- Whoa, this guy's fast.
- [James] Come on.
You're single. She's single.
[grunting]
Obviously, you two have had
a thing for each other
- since, like, forever.
- [grunts]
Just stop being weird about it.
Ask her out.
It's more complicated than that.
[car alarm wailing]
Oh, it's really not.
It's six words.
Hey, want to go out sometime,
uh, uh, please?
Actually, no, no, no.
Don't say please. Sounds desperate.
Why do you care so much?
You used to date Lana.
Well, uh, you're both my friends.
I want you to be happy.
And if it works, you'll owe me forever.
Okay, mine's down, by the way,
in case you hadn't noticed.
Hey, I'm trying to hold back.
I don't want to hurt him too much.
- I think he's just a normal dude.
- Normal this!
[grunting]
- Yeah, totally normal.
- I'd give up, buddy.
I just witnessed
this guy bench-pressing the moon.
[James groans]
- Beezer?
- You! You k*lled my best friend!
Whoa, whoa, whoa!
I didn't k*ll Neems, man!
The Drule Empire did!
You let her die!
[grunting]
I'll k*ll you!
(Meanwhile in the snowy middle of nowhere)
[wind whistling]
[alarm ringing]
Get dressed.
[grunting]
Come on! [grunting]
James!
I'm sorry.
[grunts]
I'm coming!
[grunting]
Bandor, you okay?
- That guy is really strong.
- Come on.
I didn't... [grunting]
...frickin’ k*ll Nyma.
[panting]
I tried to save her, man.
Liar!
Get off him!
[grunts]
Not until he's dead.
Last warning. I don't want to hurt you.
[Beezers echoing]
You can't hurt us no matter...
no matter how strong you are,
because you're all alone.
[grunting]
[Keith] No.
[grunting]
[yelling]
[female voice] Stop!
Holy cow.
It's... [grunting]
You guys...
You guys can see her, too, right?
It's not just me?
[Beezers] Nyma?
- They said you were dead. (Nyma softly smiles as crouched down to Beezer’s level)
- You, out of everyone,
- should know how hard we are to k*ll.
- [grunts]
[grunts]
Neems! You're alive.
But... [sighs]
[stammers] Why didn't you...
[grunts]
You let me and Pidge think you were dead.
- What the H, man?
- It was her decision.
- She wanted to disappear for a while.
- Yeah, well... [coughs]
it almost got me disappeared, too.
[sighs] Wait...
You knew! (James does the mean British gesture at Rolo, with Rolo confused and Nyma covering her mouth with her hands and gasping)
Aw, screw you, Rolo.
And you, you psychotic robot.
You almost m*rder*d me for nothing.
- I've k*lled people for less.
- Yeah, like me!
Just now, you frigging idiot.
- Beezer, just go before you make this worse.
- [James] Oh, that's rich.
What's worse than this? (Keith punches Beezer)
[grunts]
Wait!
No, Nyma. Beezer almost k*lled James,
and because of him,
those guys got away with
the Declaration of Independence.
- [Rolo] What?
- I don't care if he's your friend.
He's going to prison. Now.
(Back at the Koganes)
[Lisa] Go on.
[Daniel] John Witherspoon,
Oliver Wolcott, and...
- George Wythe.
- [chuckles] Bravo.
Your memory, Danny...
it's quite astounding.
Now can I go play? 'Cause that
was the deal if I got them all right.
Did I say that? I don't know.
- You promised. I remember.
- [chuckles] Of course.
- We're done for the day. [door opens]
- Yes!
Hi, Dad. Going outside to play.
See you later.
[chuckles]
They say they grow up fast...
Mm, but Danny puts
every other child to shame.
His growth and development
are off the charts,
but they should start to level off
once he reaches puberty.
Oh. So, tomorrow.
Not quite that soon, but... soon.
[sighs]
Hi, Lisa.
Um, you know stuff.
How important is
the Declaration of Independence again?
Ask your brother.
See you both tomorrow!
[door opens, closes]
[sighs]
Well if you hadn't dropped out
of college, you'd know, too.
- Dad.
- I'm kidding.
I'm glad to have you home.
Especially with Danny
growing up so quickly.
[sighs]
He really looks up to you, you know.
And then what happened? [grunts]
I had to save James from, like,
a hundred Beezer.
But the real bad guys got away.
Yeah. Sometimes that happens.
If I was there, I would've
made sure we got them. [grunts]
[chuckles] I bet you would.
I made drawings of my costume,
and I'm practicing my moves.
We'll be a team, right? You'll teach me,
and we'll go fight bad guys?
- Sure. Once you get your powers.
- Promise.
I promise, but remember,
I didn't get my powers
until I was way older than...
- [grunts]
- ...you.
Too late. You promised.
[groaning]
What happened to you?
I volunteered for an butt-kicking,
which I will never do again.
But that's only the second
weirdest thing that happened today.
Check it out.
Uh... hey. [weak chuckle]
Holy cow.
Nyma? Nyma! (Allura hug Nyma)
- [laughs] Aw.
- I missed you guys.
But not enough to tell us she
was alive, so figure that one out.
I needed some time, on my own.
- Or so I thought.
- [Ryan] Neems. How did you survive?
I always keep a copy for safekeeping.
We're both rejoining NHA,
effective immediately.
Also... (Nyma happily showing the engagement ring on her finger)
Shut your quiznak.
Nyma, are you guys engaged?
I forged the ring myself
using metals I mined from...
[laughs] Yeah. Let me see.
Oh, my gosh, it's perfect.
Oh, my gosh.
[James groaning]
[Shiro] I'm glad
you're sitting down, James,
'cause it's a full-on
family reunion today.
- Hey, James. (Pidge, with a new hairstyle and lab coat under her green shirt and brown skirt, greet James)
- Pidgeon! (James hugs Pidge while picking her up)
Oh... [grunts]
Oh, this hurts so much,
but I don't even care. You so light as feather when we hug.
Doc says she's all healed up
and ready to get back to saving the world. (James puts Pidge down.)
- I heard you came to the hospital a lot. (Pidge winks at James)
- Of course I did.
We almost got k*lled together,
so that makes us, like, uh...
- Losers?
- Uh, I was gonna say too hot to live,
too cool to die,
but sure.
[Shiro] Ain't nothing
gonna stand up to us now.
The family's back, baby,
and unbreakable.
[Kolivan sighs]
Enlighten me.
It's nothing specific sir, but
the residents of this town reported
that their groundwater's
- recently become sulfurous and undrinkable.
- [Kolivan] We're not the EPA, Slav.
[Slav] There's been a chain of small
earthquakes throughout this region.
- Well, they frack there, don't they?
- Children here have reported
hearing strange sounds
from a local cave system.
Well, children hear a lot of things.
There's been three subway derailments
in the last month in New York,
all traced back to small shifts
in the tunnel foundations.
And the connection between all of this?
I... Uh, I-I don't have one yet.
But we've categorized over 300
unusual geological events, sir.
Well, map them out.
[sighs] So, the country's got measles.
They do seem to be centered
around major cities,
but there's no other pattern
we can find yet.
And our resident earthquaker?
Hmm.
Well, when it graduates to more
than a giant coincidence, call me.
Uh, there's one other thing
you should see, sir.
- [Daniel] Too late. You promised!
- [sighs]
This, Slav.
You should have led with this.
You were 17 when you got your powers.
Which, honestly, was still too early.
And the fact that Danny kept them
a secret... I mean, that worries me.
- He just wanted to surprise me.
- [sighs] He's too young.
He might get hurt,
or hurt someone else by accident.
I made him promise not to use his powers
until we all had time to talk about it.
And to not keep any more secrets.
He's a kid.
You think he's not gonna try them out?
- You would have.
- He promised. [kisses]
[Matt] Stree-rike!
[grunts] Ha!
[laughs]
I just want to point out that here I am,
the only guy without superpowers
or a banging cyborg body with assets,
and I just beat both your butts
for the third time in a row. Boom.
- Maybe bowling's his superpower.
- I think so.
So, Keith, we've been here two hours,
and you still haven't brought it up.
- Brought up what?
- Oh, come on. I know that look.
There's something you
desperately want to talk about
but you're too scared
to just say whatever it is.
[sighs] It's that obvious?
- Even I see it.
- [Keith] Okay.
Remember when I was trapped
in that dimension with Throk?
And that other Lana showed up to save me?
I didn't tell you guys
everything she said.
[electronic melody plays]
So, the other Lana said
she always loved you
and that you needed to either
love her back or let her go
- because you were ruining her life?
- [Keith] Pretty much.
- [Neven] Do you have feelings for Lana?
- Yeah. I do.
And I've had them for a while, but...
should I tell her about the other her?
Hard no.
That's super weird and awkward.
Do not go there.
[Neven] Matty's right.
This other her isn't her.
Just ask this Lana out.
See where it goes.
Maybe? I-I don't know.
If I ask Lana out, I want to be honest
with her from the jump .
Not like I was with Acxa.
There's a big difference
between being honest
and being too honest,
- and this is definitely the latter.
- I agre... [groans]
Ah...
- Nevie?
- [panting]
It's her heart.
She's still having pain from...
what Haxus did.
[groans]
Ah, it's okay. I'm getting used to it.
But you should talk to Lana.
If there's one thing I've learned,
it's that
life can change in an instant.
So don't wait.
Thanks, Nev.
That's good advice.
But leave the other her out of it.
[engine sputtering]
Um... how are we gonna get back to campus?
Say, Keith...
[laughs] Ho, ho! Do a loop!
[exhales]
Okay.
Just tell her how you feel. Easy.
Oh, Gods, how am I more nervous
about this than fighting aliens?
[Lana] Hey, mullet! Are you gonna hover out there
all day talking to yourself or come in?
[Tex] If you want
to go to the zoo,
- then stop squirming and let me cover your mark.
- [whimpers]
But you and Lisa always say
I should be myself.
Yes, yes, and that's true,
but you want to be a superhero, right?
And you know that many superheroes
have secret identities.
- Even your brother.
- Yeah...
- Well...
- [groans]
- ...this is your secret identity.
- Cool!
I'm sorry I didn't tell you
about my powers.
[sighs] That's okay, Danny.
But no more secrets.
[doorbell rings]
- Huh? I'll get it!
- Wait, wait. I'm not finished.
Think you missed a spot there, kiddo.
[gasps]
- I'm Kolivan Jensen.
- I've heard of you.
You tell superheroes what to do and
if they don't listen, you get super mad.
Hm. That's about right.
And I've also heard of you.
Good, because I'm almost a superhero, too.
That's why I'm here. [sighs]
[Lana] Uh, yeah, they're both good.
My dad got another furniture job, so
he's not working at Burger Mart anymore,
and, well, my mom's helping out
at a preschool near our house, and Rae and Marco are in different colleges.
How's your dad?
Uh, his arm's totally healed,
so he's doing okay.
I think he likes having
me and Danny around.
- Except, guess who can fly now.
- Danny?! Wait, already?
Oh... oh, man.
I feel for your dad.
- How are you gonna keep him in the house?
- I don't know yet.
- Are you going to college?
- Yeah.
I realized my dad was right.
I am not an architect or an engineer.
I mean, look at this place.
It's barely staying up here.
So, I signed up for part-time classes.
I start next week.
- That's amazing.
- Thanks.
It's weird, though.
Why is going to school more nerve-racking
than fighting aliens?
[chuckles] I... know the feeling.
So...
Why are you really here, Keith?
[sighs] Okay.
I've been thinking
about this a lot, and...
...I want to see if we...
meaning you and me...
if-if we could, um,
you know, work together,
but, l-like, as people,
not-not work-work.
- Are you... asking me out, mullet~?
- Uh... yeah.
[chuckles] I mean,
I'm just doing a terrible job at it.
Lisa doesn't know, so don't blame her.
Even I only found out yesterday.
- I would've appreciated a call.
- You found out anyway.
And I don't work for you.
I thought we agreed
to trust each other, Tex.
[chuckles] I'm sorry, but Kolivan, please.
Keith, and now Daniel,
are players in a game
that involves the entire Earth and beyond.
And like it or not, Tex,
you're a part of this, too.
Kolivan, how many times do we
have to have this conversation?
My responsibilities
will always be to my family first.
And that's never going to change.
No matter what.
Meanwhile in the NHA spa bath
[ominous music playing]
[low humming]
[inhales deeply]
[humming]
[James whistling a tune] (water turns off)
What the H? (James gets sprayed in the face)
Oh, for the love of—-.
Are you serious? (James walks out in his towel on his shoulder and boxers)
Kolivan spends ten gajillion dollars
on Keith's fitness classes,
but can't fix our gosh dang... Oh!
What the freak is this?!
[growling]
[screeching]
[screams] (James drops his shoulder towel)
Lost contact completely.
- No response from the team.
- Over 100 earthquakes reported.
- [agent] I can't get anyone on the line.
- I need you to go in there
- and check it out.
- Sorry, it's all I know.
Sir, we have intense geological
events all over the country.
But, worse, we can't reach a single hero.
Even NHA have gone silent.
Most heroes carry a BoMA tracker.
Th-Throw them up on the screen.
[agents gasping]
[indistinct chatter]
Show me Wade.
Oh, no.
- [male agent] Report, report.
- [female agent] Code red, right now.
[overlapping chatter]
[Tex] I'm sorry,
but I can't agree to that.
[Kolivan] It would only
be for a few hours a day.
We can monitor his superpowers
more closely,
help him understand and control them.
- There's that word again.
- You know what I mean.
There's no way I'm letting you
take Daniel to your...
...lab.
The only reason I even let Lisa in here
is because I trust her.
- Ouch.
- Kolivan, I understand you have a job to do.
But I also know that everything else
is secondary to that job.
And that's why I can never trust you
with either Keith or Danny's lives.
Other people have sons and daughters, too.
Sons and daughters
who aren't as lucky as your boys.
- That is not fair.
- What?
What are you talking about?
- What, every single one?
- What's going on?
Every superhero in America
has been abducted.
Except for two.
- [Keith] Uh... Lana?
- Okay.
- Okay?
- Sure. Let's try.
- [chuckles] Really?
- I mean, it makes sense, right?
We're both superheroes,
we know what comes with the territory.
I-I... We've already
been through a bunch
of life or death situations together.
So...
let's try and see what happens.
[chuckles] T-That's great.
Oh, man, I-I...
I just didn't want to leave you
hanging anymore.
What?
Leave me hanging? Uh, you asked me out.
No, I meant...
- Remember that other you I told you about?
- Yeah.
She just... [chuckles]
She said she always loved me
and not knowing if I loved her back
was k*lling her,
so she told me I should
either ask you out or...
shut it down forever.
Wait, I-I'm sorry...
So you're only asking me out now
because the other me, who is not me,
told you how miserably she was?
Wait, uh, no, that... that's not it.
Did you have feelings for me
before you met her?
Lana, I mean... Of course.
Or are you only here
because you feel sorry for me?
Oh, Gods, no. I...
That's not what I meant. I...
Kolivan, please, not now!
What do you mean?
Just Lana and I?
[shaky inhale]
Lana, there's, uh, a problem.
This better be quiznakin’ cataclysmic.
[intriguing music playing]
[grunts]
[Tex clears throat]
[groans]
Uh-oh.
[Wade] Patience is a virtue.
It took months for me and my friends
to learn all of your
particular vibrations.
How you move,
how you breathe.
The pitter-patter
of your black, little hearts.
I think you'll agree
it was worth
every minute of my incarceration.
[all grunting]
[both grunting, straining]
I tried to change your corrupt system.
Tear down your false idols.
Take back what you stole from the earth.
But every time I was stopped
by you superpowered fascists,
fighting to keep
your capitalistic sl*ve machine running,
- until now.
- You haven't stopped a thing!
[grunts]
- You're crushing us. (Nyma blush)
- Aw, crud! Stop!
See? You're toxic,
even to your own compatriots.
- Any luck?
- [Lotor] I've diverted all power to my transmitter.
It should just reach
the BoMA surveillance network
from this far underground.
[grunts]
- Oh, what do you want, Wade?
- Oh, didn't I make that clear?
Soon, you'll all feel the full weight
of the evil you've done
to support your failing human race.
For you are all dust.
And to dust you shall return!
[cackles]
[distant whirring]
Huh? What?
What is that sound?
[whirring approaches]
[triumphant music playing]
[gasps]
[hisses]
[Lana] Ah. Someone upped their game.
- I know. I'm impressed.
- Well, well, well.
It's my old friends Glenn Shiba
and Latina Sailor Moon.
[Lana] Okay, first of all, I don’t wear space buns in my hair cause the hair looks difficult to wear. Second of all, I’m more of a mercury kinda girl. And third of all, I wouldn't talk, dumb military guy.
[Keith] Yeah. What she said. Now set everyone free
before this turns ugly.
It turned ugly the day h*m* sapiens
took their first step onto land.
- Hmm.
- [sighs]
I take it back.
I'm not impressed anymore.
Oh, that wasn't an attack.
That's how we talk.
[rumbling]
[Lana gasps]
[grunts]
[roars]
[chittering]
[growling]
[chittering, screeching]
[tense, sinister music playing]
[Wade laughs]
[Keith and Lana grunting]
[Lotor] Kolivan, our situation
is rapidly becoming dire.
How does a nobody like Wade
pull crud like this?
He seems to have found allies
from somewhere deep inside the earth.
I can see that, Slav.
[Keih grunts, screams]
Who do we have if Keith and Lana go down?
No one close, sir.
He's cleaned us out.
[sighs] Open up the darkroom
and ready drop-pods
- one through three.
- Yes, sir.
[strains]
I didn't mean anything.
But Kovi said
all the superheroes were gone.
So I wanted to go out
and help until they got back.
[sighs]
And I'm glad you wanted to help,
- but why didn't you talk to me first?
- I don't know.
Because you knew I'd say no?
Hmm. Maybe that's a clue that you
shouldn't be trying to sneak out.
I guess.
- I'm sorry, Dad.
- It's okay. I understand.
You just want
to be like Yurak, right?
- Yeah!
- Well... you know who's Yurak's dad?
[gasps]
Mm-hmm. That's right.
Me.
And since he always listens to his dad,
I'll ask him to start training you
so someday you can be
a hero just like him.
As long as there's
no more secrets between us.
Promise?
[delighted cry]
I promise, I promise, I promise!
[grunts]
[pulsing, sinister music playing]
[chittering, hissing]
[grunts]
[grunting]
Yah!
[roars]
[grunting]
[creature screams]
[Wade laughs]
You think you're strong?
These creatures were born deep in the fire
and pressure of the earth's womb!
[cackling]
[roaring]
Keith, he's not lying.
[grunts]
Free the others! I'll cover you.
[groans] Stop her!
Whoa! Whoa!
[Keith grunting]
Go!
[gasps]
Goodbye. (Wade blasts Lana and she passes out)
[grunts]
[gasps]
[grunts]
Lana! [grunts]
[screaming]
[grunting]
[roars]
[grunts]
[shouting]
[groaning]
Lana?
Are you okay?
Lana. [grunts]
[woozy] You're not supposed
to be this tough.
You're not supposed to win.
[grunts]
[Wade] Things change.
[Shiro] Keith!
[groans]
Keith, wake up!
Wake Lana up!
She can get us out of these things. (Keith gently shakes Lana awake)
Lana! Lana, wake up.
[shouting]
Aw, quiznak!
Don't feel bad you're being
returned to Mother Earth.
- Your remains will help feed a new,
- Lana, please.
- We're in big trouble.
- Keith?
better kind of life,
free of your oppressive v*olence.
[cackling]
We're running out of time, man!
- Five...
- What happened?
You got to get us out of here.
[Slav] ...four...
No final quips before your deaths?
- [James] Chew on a cow’s utter, (deep voice) jerk!
- ...three...
Then, with that final display
of wit and intelligence...
- ...two...
- ...goodbye forever.
- I don't think so.
- ...one.
What the quiznak?
[grunting]
You haven't stopped anything!
[hisses]
[roaring]
[shouting]
[shouts]
[Lana] Keith!
[Keith shouts]
[dramatic music playing]
[shouts]
[hisses]
[shouts]
[grunts]
[shouts]
No!
If I'm going down,
so is everyone!
[cackling]
crud.
[grunts]
[cheering]
Yes! Yes!
[whoops] Heck yes!
[laughs] Up top!
Yeah! Down low?
Oh, ho, no?
[laughs]
You know what? That's okay.
We won, I’m in my underwear and I don't care.
Ow!
NHA forever, baby!
- Where's Sky Marshals Wade?
- He was in the another dimension.
- Soon, he'll be back in prison.
- Glimmer?
Glimmer Two, technically.
But, yes.
[grunts]
[grunts]
Why the heck is she here?
And why the quiznak are those things here?
She's a m*rder*r.
And those things... the guy
who made those things k*lled people.
- They almost k*lled my best friend.
- [Glimmer] He's right.
I did terrible things.
But that was before.
I'm better now, thanks to Kovi.
Better? You should be in prison.
- Are you okay, mullet?
- No, I'm not okay.
Kolivan said he put Haxus away,
and Glimmer, too,
- and now they're both working for him?
- We don't know everything yet.
I don't need to know everything
to know this is wrong.
Caesar on a stick. I was an idiot to believe Kolivan.
- Even my dad warned me about trusting him.
- Stand down, Yurak.
They saved us. They saved everyone here.
We can get to the bottom of this together.
Oh, I'm gonna get
to the bottom of this right now.
Keith, wait.
I can't, Lana.
I'm sorry.
And I'm sorry about before, too.
I messed it all up.
He's coming.
[door whooshes open]
- Are you working with Haxus?
- Calm down.
He turned people into monsters.
He almost k*lled Matt.
He should be in prison.
He can't fix his mistakes in prison, Keith.
- Neither can Glimmer.
- What are you even talking about?
[groans]
Haxus a genius.
Glimmer cracked from fighting
endless crime in Etheria.
You don't waste people like that,
you reform them.
Repair them. Let them make
restitution for their mistakes.
Mistakes?
They m*rder*d people!
Nev still isn't right
after what Haxus did to her.
Haxus's new Reanimen
are made with donated corpses.
Glimmer will never k*ll again.
They both went through severe
psychological reprogramming.
They save lives now, Keith.
And repaying the very
substantial debt they owe us all.
That is bull and you know it!
Is it? You k*lled Viceroy Throk.
Should I lock you up, too?
- Throw away the key?
- You-you know that was different.
A man's still dead because of you.
And I think about it every single day.
- But he almost k*lled my dad and brother.
- Exactly.
You were trying to save lives,
which is what I'm trying to do, so
how about you extend me
the same privilege
- and go home.
- No.
No way. I'm not going anywhere
until Haxus and Glimmer
are both back in prison.
[sighs]
Did you hear me?
Go home, Keith,
before you do something you'll regret.
I told you, I'm not leaving unt...
- Wait, why are we in here again?
- Please go.
[Keith] What are you hiding in here?
Who else is working for you?
- The white room is for my protection.
- Protection from what?
From you, Keith.
From you.
[Hunk] the Galra Empire have conquered
thousands of planets.
[ominous music playing]
Waged w*r across hundreds of light years.
They rule over the largest empire
the universe has ever seen.
But, man, their prison food sucks.
I really thought it would be better.
I mean, I-I know, it's prison food,
but still, if I'm being honest,
I was expecting more.
[Krolia] We usually k*ll our enemies,
not feed them.
[Hunk] Yeah, well it shows.
I don't know
how much more of this I can take.
- This is not good.
- [Krolia] If you don't like it, you should go.
[Hunk] What are you talking about?
I'm in prison.
It is the one place
you can't just go from.
[Krolia] You're stronger
than when we first met.
Strong enough to break out of here,
if you tried.
[Hunk] First, I'm very flattered
you noticed that. Thank you.
Second, like I've said
a hundred times before,
I am not leaving here without you.
[Krolia] And I'm never leaving.
So go.
Before they laser you open
to figure out how you're so strong.
[Hunk] Hmm.
Why do you care so much?
[Krolia] I don't. Live, die.
It's your choice.
[Hunk] Then, in that case,
you are not getting rid of me that easy.
Besides, like you said,
I am incredibly ripped now,
so it would take a pretty big laser...
[sighs] ...to do me in.
Guys. Uh, okay.
One second.
Can we just talk about this
before we, uh...
[energy crackling]
So, that sucked.
- But I was right.
- [Hunk] You're alive?
[Hunk] Of course, how else...
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
Wait. Wai-wai-wai-wai-wait.
- Were you worried I was gonna die?
- [Krolia] Wha... I-I-I...
[groans]
[Hunk] This is great. This is progress.
You care about me.
I feel like you're halfway
to joining the cause.
Hello, Ms. Lia? Hello?
Oh, I get it. You're ignoring me.
Very mature.
Also, not how new best friends
should treat each other.
Hello?
Ms. Lia. Come on.
Come on, seriously. Stop.
[theme music playing]
♪ ♪
Chapter Text
(Skipping the beginning of the flashback scene)
[dramatic music playing]
Protection from what?
Protection from me?
What are you even talking about?
[snarling]
[Kolivan] It's my job to defend
the planet from threats.
Don't make me put you
in that category, Keith.
[growling]
Do you use these things
to keep Glimmer in line?
- Or Haxus?
- Glimmer and Haxus
don't have your abilities.
Abilities I only use to help people.
Who are you helping right now?
You see things one way and you won't
make room for any other viewpoint.
You thr*aten people who disagree with you.
- I don't thr*aten.
- No?
Because you're scaring
the crud out of me right now.
I'm not even doing anything!
[snarling]
What is this?
- You think you can shut me up?
- Keith...
[grunts]
[gurgling]
[roars]
[grunting]
You're afraid I'll blow the whistle, huh?
Tell everyone
how you really run this place.
You think people here
don't know what we do?
Just stand down
and we can talk this over.
[shouting]
[panting]
[sighs]
[exhales] Is that all you got?
Why did you have to ask that, kid?
[intense music playing]
You happy?
Now stop.
Not until you admit to everyone
what you've done.
Keith, I don't want to hurt you.
I'm not the one who's gonna get hurt.
- You said you don't do threats.
- Yeah.
[all snarling]
Well, people change.
Don't, Keith. I'm warning you.
[grunting]
[high-pitched shrieking tone]
[Keith shouting]
[whimpering]
Remember that giant lobster
you tangled with in Monarch?
I had the lab boys
recreate the sound it made.
Turns out we can transmit it
to your earpiece.
[grunting]
Not that earpiece.
The one we implanted
when you were in our hospital.
The one too deep to reach.
[shrieking tone stops]
[exhales]
So be reasonable, Keith.
Go home.
We are so far past reasonable.
Celestia!
[shrieking tone]
Aah!
[Kolivan] Apart from causing you pain,
the sound also messes up your inner ear.
Which you need for things like flying.
Or walking.
You put a w*apon inside me?
With what you can do,
and after what your dad put us through,
you're gosh darn right I did.
- I hoped I'd never have to use it, but...
- You said I wasn't my mom.
- Did you even believe that?
- Yes, Keith, and I still do.
So stop being stupid and just...
...come back here.
Track him.
The kid's off leash.
I don't want to bring him down
if I don't know where he's going to hit.
[grunting]
crud.
We can't have them involved.
[shrieking tone]
[grunting] (Back at NHA HQ)
That sucked.
I still can't believe
we got our butts kicked by Sky Marshal Wade.
- At least it wasn't just us.
- [Pidge] Could be worse.
We could be stuck
mopping up with the others.
[James sighs]
I think we all need a drink after that.
You gonna add a shirt to those pants?
Uh, I don't know. Are you gonna...
Oh, you know, wait.
That's the old me.
The new me takes your feedback.
And thanks you
for your constructive criticism.
Before ignoring it complete...
Aah! What the what ?!
- Keith?
- Lotor, there's a thing in my head.
You got to get it out
before Kolivan finds me.
Kolivan? I-I don't understand.
Everyone step back.
This has nothing to do with you.
He's trying to k*ll me.
What?
For quiznak’s sake,
I'm not trying to k*ll the kid.
But he needs to come with me.
Haxus slaughtered students.
Glimmer almost k*lled people in cold blood.
Kolivan's working with murderers.
You all saw it.
We're not having this argument here.
I'd like to hear
what Yurak has to say.
This isn't a democracy, Kinkade.
You're coming back to the BoMA with me.
- Now.
- [Keith] No. I'd never come out again.
Don't be so gosh darn dramatic.
- I'm not going.
- I wasn't asking.
[shrieking tone]
[shouting]
- Julius Caesar!
- Oh, my gosh!
- Seriously, what the heck?
- This makes me feel...
very uncomfortable.
[shouting]
What are you... Stop it!
[all snarling]
- What the actual what?
- Stand down.
All of you.
I said this doesn't concern you.
The quiznak it doesn't. (Allura and Lotor transform, while the rest unleashes their weapons)
[growling]
[Keith whimpering]
All of you, sit the quiznak... down.
Now.
Grab him. We're leaving.
bite this. (James shoots the robot. Fight scene)
[grunts]
[grunting]
[shouting]
[screams]
[gurgling]
[grunts]
Stop!
[shouting]
Huh?
[Lotor] James, no.
[grunts]
gosh darn it, Griffin!
[shrieking intensifies]
[groaning]
Why didn't that work?
[Lotor] It had a dead man's switch.
With the control destroyed,
it can't be turned off.
I'm attempting to block the frequency.
[groaning, screaming]
[grunting]
Shut 'em down.
Yes, the Reanimen!
All of them. Now!
[groaning]
[shrieking stops]
[Lotor] Frequency blocked. (Keith unleashes his galra side again)
[shouting]
[grunting]
[shouting]
- Huh?
- Huh?
You arrogant...
little imbecile.
Look at this gosh darn mess.
Everywhere you go, destruction follows
because of your ego.
You're a hypocrite, waltzing off
to help your mass-murdering mother.
But galaxy forbid anyone else screws up
and then tries to make good.
Don't you ever...
ever thr*aten me again.
As for the rest of you... (Keith points his blade at Kolivan’s neck)
[both grunting]
I will never work for you again.
We are done.
And if you ever come near
- my family again...
- [groaning]
...I will end you.
[groaning, gasping]
- [Kolivan coughing] (Keith removes his blade from Kolivan’s neck and turns back to normal)
- Lotor.
Get this stupid thing out of my head.
Now.
[Lotor] Yes.
Of course.
[James] Oh, man.
[insets chirping]
[dog barks in distance]
He promised me he'd protect you.
After everything that happened with Lia,
he looked me in the eye
and he promised.
It's not your fault, Dad.
We all trusted Kolivan
more than we should have. (Lana comes in with the bandages)
This always does the trick for me. (Lana kisses Keith’s cheek to heal him before patching him up)
- Thanks.
- We fight monsters every day,
but I didn't think
Kovi was one of them, too.
[Tex] He's lost it.
If he went this far,
who knows what he'll do next?
I can fight him. I'd kick him in the face.
I told Kolivan if he goes near you
or Danny or...
anyone else I care about,
I'd end him.
[sighs]
- Oh, Keith.
- But why didn't you end him already?
Then you wouldn't have to worry.
- Daniel!
- We don't k*ll.
But you just said you'd k*ll Kolivan if he...
I had to make sure he took
me seriously. That's all.
We don't k*ll people.
- Not in this family. Never.
- Okay, okay.
But you need help now, right?
I mean, you don't have
all those BoMA guys
if you get in trouble.
Now I have powers and everything.
I can come help you instead.
Dad said you'd train me!
[Tex] Training and helping
are two different things.
[sighs]
Keith didn't get his powers
until he was 17.
He got to be a normal kid first.
You deserve that, too.
And get down from there.
[somber music playing]
Don't be in a rush, Danny.
Trust me.
[sighs] It doesn't even make sense.
I've known Kovi since i got my powers.
The first BoMA guy who wasn't a total jerk.
Or so I thought.
Why the heck would he do this to you?
He's scared of me.
Of what I could become, I guess.
That's such CS.
I know you.
You don't hurt people if you can help it.
I mean, Jamie has been
asking for it for years,
and you still haven't
thrown him into space.
[chuckles]
That's me, Mr. Self-Control.
Kolivan was right about Throk, though.
I didn't mean to k*ll him, but...
I did.
Kovi was trying to get under your skin.
- You are better off without him.
- Thanks.
I know things are weird between us
right now,
but it means everything that you're here.
Nah, I-I just thought
Mr. Tex might need my help
if things went bad with Kovi,
especially now that
he has your brother.
And...
I was worried about you.
Oh.
What we were talking about earlier,
before Wade...
What I said, I...
It came out all wrong.
Oh, Gods. We don't have to
talk about that right now.
If you really think I'd ask you out
just because some future version
of you told me to, I...
No, it's not just that. It...
[sighs]
It was humiliating.
She was from
how many years in the future... 20?
So, the future me is almost 40 years old
and she's still heartbroken
over something that never happened
two decades earlier.
That's who I end up becoming?
She was a different version of you.
Who knows what went on in her life?
Still doesn't feel great.
Lana, when I met you,
I thought you were amazing.
Like, right away. [chuckles]
But you were with James,
so I pushed those feelings down.
Then I started dating Acxa
and it was great,
and I fell in love with her, but...
what I felt for you...
never totally went away.
[Lana] A high school crush
isn't enough, Keith.
That's not fair.
You know it's more than that.
I don't know. That's the problem.
Uh, I need to think about this.
We both do.
I'll always have your back, Keith.
And maybe that has to be enough for now. (Lana kisses Keith’s bandaged cheek before flying away)
Back at NHA HQ
Shouldn't there be
a clean-up crew for this?
They're not here. We are.
- Grab a mop.
- [Ryan scoffs]
[sighs]
[Pidge] It's just like
back at the m*ssile base.
You don't have to do this, you know.
Kolivan spent millions
to put me back together.
Then his dead monsters
tried to rip us apart.
- What even are we to him?
- We're weapons.
Like his tanks and g*ns
and all that stuff.
Useful until we're not.
- No kidding.
- Cry me a river.
You'll feel better after some honest work.
Hang on, man.
You weren't even here.
Kolivan almost k*lled Keith.
Sure. Sounds like Kolivan went too far.
But Keith made him do it
when he broke into the Pentagon
and started tearing apart everything.
He needs to learn what happens
when you don't think things through.
When exactly was he supposed
to think it through?
When Kolivan was frying his brain
or when the Franken-bots were k*lling him?
Keith faced consequences for once.
Good.
Kolivan's always gone soft on him,
just like his mother. (Allura grabs Rolo by the collar)
Keith’s mother almost offed him, you jerk.
All he had to do was follow orders,
like we all do.
But I've seen most of you
not follow orders.
Many times, in fact.
[groans]
We should've never quit Team MFE.
Do you even remember how badly
you wanted to be a hero?
How hard we all worked to be here?
- I died for this.
- [Pidge] And you'll die again.
And again and again,
and Kolivan will never even care.
Don't lecture me, Pidge.
I went through just as much
as you and James.
- More, even.
- No, you didn't. Not anywhere close.
There's only one of me. (Pidge sarcastically waved her hands to prove her point)
I can't go hide a backup copy
of myself away like you can.
[scoffs]
Yeah, my powers are different. So?
I also didn't fall apart
the minute I got hurt. (Pidge gasped, then growls at the insult as James holds her back)
- That's too far, Neems. (Pidge glares through her glasses)
- How dare you? (Nyma yells at them and fakes her tears)
Just stop acting like you're
the only one who almost died.
I had just as close a call as you did.
This isn't about you, Nyma.
It's about Kolivan.
Kolivan only does what's necessary.
So, I suppose it was necessary
to put a b*mb in Keith's head? (Allura taps her head aggressively as she says this)
He just proved it was.
Now get back to work.
- That's an order.
- No!
This is bull and we don't
have to put up with it anymore.
Kovi doesn't own us.
We can just leave.
Where would we go?
- What was wrong with Team MFE?
- Everything.
[James] At least we didn't try and
assassinate each other. [inhales deeply]
- [groans]
- [Lotor] But I don't believe that's exactly what happened, James.
Oh, for the love of all things holy!
The Heroes Alliance
are the best superheroes in the world!
It's a privilege and an honor
to work here!
Yes, there's hardship!
Yes, there's sacrifice!
If you guys don't like that, then…get out!
Ooh, that's a great idea,
because I'd rather quit
than work one more day
with a sanctimonious, bootlicking,
hypocritical j-hole like you!
[tense music playing]
The door is over there.
You heard him.
- Who's coming?
- You know I am.
- Me too.
- [Shiro] Wait! Everybody calm down.
[Allura] If Kolivan did that to Keith,
who's to say that
he wouldn't do that to all of us?
That's a little extreme.
- bite it. I'm out, too.
- [gasps]
I can't work for a man I don't trust.
I'm staying.
[Lotor sighs]
[sighs heavily]
I'm sorry, Rolo. (Allura hugs Lotor as he approaches her)
Shay? Shiro?
Kolivan let me live
after what I did on Balmera,
and m-my bed is a canopy
so, I think Kolivan.
[quietly] I'm gonna go with Kolivan.
What Kolivan did was messed-up,
but I can't fix that from the outside.
[sighs] You have two hours to leave
before I throw you out myself.
Rolo.
Are you sure
you want to leave it like that?
They'll be back.
I don't think so.
[birdsong]
Haxus' not in prison?
- I just assumed...
- [Keith] He should be.
But Kolivan gave him a job instead.
That is the most messed-up thing
I've ever heard.
So he just does whatever he wants?
Makes more of those things?
Yeah, I thought we stopped him,
but they just gave him a bigger lab.
Uh, maybe I shouldn't have brought it up,
but I thought you deserved to know.
No. It's... it's better to know.
Should I have done more to stop Haxus?
[somber music playing]
This isn't your fault.
- I could have stopped him forever.
- Keith.
He k*lled a dozen people.
Hurt way more, you two included.
He would have deserved it.
I've known you
since we were in middle school
and that's... it's just not who you are.
You couldn't have known what would happen.
I should have.
[Neven] If you k*lled him,
you'd be just like him.
[sighs]
The world doesn't
need more people like that.
It needs more people like Yurak.
Back at NHA HQ, James, Pidge, Ryan, Lotor, Allura and pets were finished packing. In happiness, Allura kisses Lotor, leaving the mice blushing in surprise)
What was that for?
When I tried out for the Hero Alliance,
I didn't really think I'd get in.
For the first few weeks I was here,
it didn't feel real.
I guess I was mostly right.
The only real part was the people.
- I don't understand.
- I'm trying to say
I'm glad you're coming with us.
Oh.
It-it just made logical sense,
given the reality of the situation.
Just tell Allura you're leaving for her.
Good advice. I'll consider it.
But... as much as you like her,
there's something else.
- [Lotor] I don't know what you mean.
- Sure you do.
Yurak is the most powerful superhero
- on the planet.
- Hey, now.
It's a simple fact. And someday,
Me and Allura might need him on our side.
You always were a cold fish, man.
But I'll miss you.
I know, it doesn't
compare to Italy, right?
But this place does make their own pasta.
It's delicious. Really.
I actually wasn't sure
this would ever happen.
When you never called me back,
I figured maybe you weren't interested...
Colleen, that's not it.
Uh, after the gas expl*si*n...
It's embarrassing, but I was
scared to go out for a while.
I'd be scared to stay in.
Oh...
Um, so, uh, how is Keith doing?
- He's what, 18?
- Nineteen.
God, the time flies by.
He's at Upstate U., right?
Actually, he's, uh,
trying some other things.
Oh.
Mmm.
Well, he's young.
He's got lots of time
to figure things out.
It's just been a rough few months.
I get it. Ugh.
My daughter seems
like she needs a ride home
from her internship more often than not after she stopped sulking about her father being MIA.
Oh, oh, no,
it's not like that.
He and Danny are good kids.
They just have their...
challenges.
Are they special needs?
You never mentioned.
Yes. Well, no.
Uh, not in the conventional sense,
but they're, um...
[chuckles] I'm sorry.
I am screwing this up.
Can you tell I haven't
been out on a date in 20 years?
If it's all too soon...
No, of course not.
Or...
Gods, maybe it is. I don't know.
It's okay.
[professor] Welcome.
This is Introduction
to Architectural Form.
If that's not what you're here for,
you're in the wrong room.
Here, you will learn
the fundamentals of construction.
How we make the houses we live in,
the walls we use to protect ourselves,
the roofs over our head.
It's not as easy as it looks.
Now, let's get started.
[Kolivan sighs]
So this is it, then.
It's better this way.
We have the Reanimen
on standby if you need backup,
and you can hold
try-outs for new members soon.
But I also have another suggestion.
Yurak wasn't willing
to give her another chance.
I'm hoping that you'll
be more open-minded.
I made mistakes, I won't lie.
But I'm trying to make up for them.
If you'll have me,
I'd be honored to serve.
[pensive music playing]
It will be good to have Glimmer
on NHA again.
[door opens]
- Everything all right, sir?
- We'll soldier on.
We always do.
- And Glimmer ?
- What about her?
I'm tired, Slav. Just spit it out.
She did accidentally m*rder people in Etheria .
It was one thing calling her in
when we had no other choice.
It's another
putting her on NHA.
People change, Slav.
Bad guys reform, good guys
forget what they're fighting for.
It's just...
It's just how it works.
[contemplative music playing]
Hmm.
[neck cracks]
[sighs]
[indistinct chatter]
[door opens]
Director Jensen?
Welcome to the BoMA.
My name is Slav.
I'll be your number one.
May I introduce you to the team?
Knock yourself out.
Good morning, everyone.
This is Director Jensen.
As you all know,
he was handpicked by first Director ,
and I trust you'll show him
the same energy
- and respect.
- I'm looking forward to working with you.
[indistinct whispering]
Wording's all the same.
They're using old reports, Slav.
Swapping in a few new
sentences, taking the easy way.
They think because I was in prison
I'm a quiznak-up,
and that means they can
get away with crud like this.
Uh, they don't know you yet.
Yeah, well, if this doesn't
change soon, they're gonna learn
pretty quickly who I really am.
[knocking]
[door opens]
[woman] Excuse me, sirs?
There's a situation.
[Krolia grunting]
No match on our system, sir.
We don't know who this is or...
if they're friendly or not.
[Krolia grunts]
Well, we better hope she is.
- Prep a chopper.
- Sir? Someone this powerful,
protocol says we send in
Rolo first.
- Ask questions later.
- We don't know her intentions yet, Donald,
and Rolo
tends to communicate with his blade.
And, sir, what if she's hostile?
Then Christmas comes early
and you all get that new director
you wanted.
[chitters, roars]
[Krolia shouts]
Who are you?
Kolivan Jensen , director
of the Blade of Marmora Agency .
We run teams of superheroes
to protect our planet from
whatever dangers might arise.
You don't look like
you're from around here.
I'm from the Galra planet .
My government sent me here to help
protect the people of your world.
Huh. They did, did they?
What's your name?
[Slav] Pupils dilated.
Heart rate elevated.
She's an cal like alien, so we don't know her norms,
but if she were a human,
she'd be lying.
Yeah, no spit.
All that crud she said about
the World Betterment Committee?
Talk about a fairy tale.
You don't get something
for nothing in this universe.
What do we do, sir?
Well, she says she wants to help,
so we'll let her help.
- For now.
- Are you sure?
You saw how strong she is with a sword.
As long as she saves lives, I don't
give a damn about his motivations.
But track her movements, start a file,
and get the eggheads
working on countermeasures.
- We'll figure out why she's really here.
- Right away, sir.
[Slav] Sir?
[music]
Sir?
Sir, you were saying?
Glimmer will be fine, Slav.
Just leave it be.
And Yurak?
[sighs]
We can be the good guys
or we can be the guys that save the world.
We can't be both.
[contemplative music playing]
(On the bridge, Keith and Lana meet)
- Hey.
- Hey.
Uh, can we talk?
- Uh, sure.
- Okay, um...
I-I'm just gonna come
out and say it. Uh...
I know you think being friends
or having my back
or whatever is enough for now,
but it's not.
Not for me.
- Keith...
- Just hear me out.
When Kolivan att*cked me...
I... I thought I was gonna die.
Oh, my gosh. That's awful.
That-that's not what
I'm trying to say. Um...
[exhales sharply]
When I was lying on the ground
with that sound drilling into my head...
the only thing I could think about
was you.
[gentle music playing]
About how if I died,
I'd never get to see you again.
That's how I know, Lana.
That what I feel for you
isn't some stupid crush.
It's real.
It's always been real.
(Keith and Lana hold hands)
- I need you to be sure.
- I am. I-I mean it.
I'm an idiot for not realizing it sooner.
If you don't want to date me
or you're not interested,
I-I can't change that.
But if you feel half as much for me
as I do for you, then...
...let's give it a try.
Okay.
- Okay?
- Okay.
- So are we dating, or what, mullet hair?
- [short chuckle] Yes!
I mean, if you want to.
I-I definitely want to.
- D... I... Uh... okay.
- [Lana laughs]
[chuckles]
(Lana cups Keith’s face, and kisses him. Keith kisses her back as Lana slides her hands on his shirt covered chest and Keith cups Lana’s cheek, causing Lana’s Altean marks to glow. Off screen, Lana’s foot was slightly raised as her and Keith kissed)
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Notes:
Fun Fact: if an Altean kisses the one he or she loves, their marks glow out of nowhere. Which is similar to Romelle kissing Hunk in season two.
Anyway, new chapter coming soon.
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[Keith] What are you doing here?!
You promised you wouldn't use
your powers without me.
You could have gotten hurt!
I just wanted to see you
beating up bad guys.
But they were gonna pour lava
in your face, so I had to help.
And I'm not using my powers
without you. You're here.
[sirens wailing]
We're leaving.
- But I want to stay and watch.
- I said we're leaving.
Am I in trouble?
- [scoffs] What do you think?
- Go to your room.
Your brother and I
need to discuss what you've done.
[groans]
And what have I said
about flying in the house?
Dad...
Ugh.
I was worried this was gonna happen.
I know, but asking him to not use
his powers isn't realistic.
And you did promise I'd train him.
- [sighs] He's so young, Keith.
- Yeah, but he's tough.
You should've seen him today.
[sighs]
I just want him to have a normal childhood,
- or as normal as we can give him.
- I'll be careful, I promise.
I won't let him get hurt,
and I won't let him hurt anyone else.
I know you didn't ask for this.
Neither did you, but we're a family.
We'll figure this out together.
[Woman] Did that make any sense to you?
I mean, it's supposed to be
an introduction to architecture.
Yeah, it's pretty complicated,
but I like applying what we learn.
Um, where exactly
are you applying this stuff?
Oh, uh, just like building models
and stuff.
[Acxa] Lana? Oh, my gosh.
- I thought that was you.
- Acxa.
I'll see you in class next week.
Oh, I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to interrupt.
Oh. No, no, it's fine.
It's-it's really good to see you.
- I didn't know you'd enrolled.
- Just part-time, but,
yeah, I'm taking some architecture
and engineering classes.
I want to get better at using my powers,
and since I make and build stuff,
this, you know, kind of made sense.
Ah, I guess I never really
thought about superheroes
having to learn to use their powers.
It's not all tights and fistfights.
[both laugh]
Are you busy?
Do you want to grab coffee
and, like, catch up for real?
But Mr. Tex and Danny are okay?
Yeah, Keith rescued them
from this Throk guy.
It was rough, but they're all
doing much better now.
Oh, thank the stars.
And then Keith and Kovi
got in a huge fight,
so Keith's on his own right now.
And, uh, hmm...
Speaking of Keith,
I should probably tell you something.
You two are dating.
[sharp inhale]
[laughs] It's okay.
Matt told me.
I'm happy for you both.
I didn't want it to mess up
anything between us.
I mean, I'm glad it didn't happen
the next day, but honestly
I always wondered if you two
would get together after we broke up.
[scoffs] It's obvious to everyone
but us, huh?
Maybe a little.
[laughs]
But, seriously, Keith and I...
Our worlds were too different.
But you and him,
that's where you both live.
Yeah. And I have to be honest,
it feels good.
It's exciting but also... comfortable.
- Do you know what I mean?
- Hmm. I do, in fact.
- Wait.
- Well... there's this girl, Veronica.
- And...
- Go on.
[Acxa] Well in high school,when Narti made fun of me being into girls, I thought I was being sarcastic. But it turns out that I like guys and girls the same…
[Lana] And when you were dating Keith, you closeted yourself or…
[Acxa] He kinda already knew I was bi. Not every goth girl who a is feminist is completely straight.
[Lana] Okay. So my big sister is the obvious choice since you guys met her at a sorority party when you and Keith fought.
[Acxa] Yeah, kinda.
[Lana] Well, I’m happy for you, Acxa.
[Acxa] Thanks.
Back at Team MFE Headquarters
[James] Ta-da!
It's not buried under a mountain
and it doesn't have a pool,
but it's ours.
- Technically the deed is in my name...
- We're gonna make a mint
when we finally sell it, but for
now it's good to be home, baby.
It's bigger than I thought.
[laughs] That's what she said.
Okay, wait, hang on.
Sorry. Old me again.
[laughs] Did I do that?
Anyway, it's pretty big.
A little dusting, some new furniture,
and it'll be the perfect crime-busting
fight palace once again.
Come on, I'll give you the tour.
[optimistic music playing]
[grunts]
We can find you a room
before the others take first pick.
You want a window, right?
Wow, this is... [chuckles]
embarrassing.
I really didn't remember
my old room being so...
- You?
- Yeah, oy, I guess.
You all look so happy.
And you fought actual supervillains.
Well, same as you, right?
You've been a superhero
since you were a kid.
Yeah, but not like this.
When my mom discovered I wanted to be a hero, she was overbearing about it.
But eventually she gave in when she signed me up for the heroes alliance since it has an internship program since I am a young prodigy in technology.
[Pidge] Looks like I tell my mom about the new internship program, I guess.
[James] Ah, at least you have a mother.
I never knew my family,
so I got scientists instead.
Same ones who trained me to be a fighter class pilot.
I'm sorry.
Being a prodigy must have been hard.
Eh, it's better than being a nobody, huh?
[chuckles]
And everyone has messed-up childhoods.
Mm, not like ours.
Man, I would've killed for a place
like this when I was a teenager.
This is the first time
I've actually been here.
Oh, I kept my real body
at another location.
Team MFE
was always a bit of a misnomer.
Uh, we're not going back to that, are we?
I'm a normal human unlike you guys.
He's right.
We definitely need a new name.
James and the Griffins.
James and his Harem.
James Griffins and a bunch of other people
whose names you probably don’t know.
What? I'm just giving
the people what they want. (Pidge laughs at this)
Allura, wait,
that's a pet project of mine.
- Okay.
- Sorry. It's, uh...
not ready to be shared yet.
[doors open and close]
[Lana] Huh.
So much for my spare apartment
in the city.
Oh, you're welcome to stay, Lanci.
There's enough room for all of us.
Or, you know,
you could rejoin the team.
Thanks, but it wouldn't be the same.
I can't believe Nyma chose
to stay with NHA.
She's marrying Rolo.
Eh, guess we won't be invited
to the wedding now.
- Where will you go?
- I'm moving back in with my folks.
[James] Seriously?
Why?
Because they're my parents
and I need to fix things between us. Besides, it’s what Rae and Marc would want if I were in their shoes.
[James groans] And...
you want to be closer to Keith, right?
[smooching]
[Lama] I thought you weren't
such a jerk anymore.
Baby steps, Lanci.
Baby steps.
[Maahox] This is unacceptable.
My best assassin rots in one of
your disgusting American prisons
and you do nothing about it.
Because it has nothing to do with me.
You seized Ulaz's empire,
so you inherited
his obligations to The Order.
Mr. Maahox, with all respect,
I don't care about your Order.
I took the city, and that's all I want.
You and your pals can keep
everything else.
That's not how this works.
You are now a member of The Order
and you will handle this issue
in your territory.
Even if I agreed with you,
which I don't,
this was a private vendetta.
Beezer got himself into this mess,
so he can get himself out.
[snarls]
Boss, uh... a word?
I know you do things your own way,
but even Ulaz
bent a knee to The Order.
They got the whole world
split up between them.
Just make 'em happy,
and they'll leave us alone.
- Or what?
- Or they replace you with the next guy.
Their guy.
And he does it.
And you, me, and your family
are all six feet under.
We just got the East Side under control.
The last thing we need is the kind of heat
that breaking out Beezer
is gonna bring down on us.
We don't have a choice. And I
can't teleport him out of there.
They got a energy field up or something.
Hmm.
Maybe Ulaz
knew a thing or two.
Okay, tell Maahox
I'll take care of it this one time.
But then I don't want to see
his quiznaking face in my city again.
I mean, I ain't gonna tell him that, but...
- [growls]
- You got it, boss.
[Daniel] Wait up!
Whoa! Whoa!
Come on, you can do better than that.
It's not fair.
You're way faster.
Hey, I said we'd start training.
I didn't say it was gonna be easy.
When are you gonna teach me how to fight?
I've been practicing stuff
I saw on the Internet.
[grunting]
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, okay.
One thing at a time.
Flying first.
Fighting second.
You'd better keep up,
we don't want to be late.
Late for what? [whimpers]
Wait up!
[lighthearted jazz playing]
[Daniel] This is so awesome.
- Remember our deal.
- [Daniel] I know, I know.
No using my powers
in public without permission.
That's right.
Thanks again for doing this, Tavi.
Eh, it's my pleasure.
I'm glad to finally meet the little guy.
[Daniel] All right.
Get ready, because...
...Kro-Danny is here!
Oh, geez.
He told me that was a Galra name.
- [sighs] Can you give us a minute?
- Yeah, of course.
- You don't like it?
- Costume's great.
It's... the name that's the problem.
- Why?
- [Keith sighs]
People are gonna hear that
name or see that symbol
- and think of mom.
- I know, it'll be great.
Danny...
Mom did terrible things here.
Things people aren't gonna forget
anytime soon.
But you said she's different now.
And when I save people in
this costume, they'll get it.
It's more complicated than that.
It's gonna take a long time
and a lot of work
for everyone to forgive her.
Maybe someday that might happen.
But we're not there yet.
Not even close.
- Do you understand?
- I think so.
Word on the street is,
you cut ties with Kolivan.
Yeah.
It's time for a change.
In more ways than one.
- What's this?
- A fresh start.
Whoa!
- You look amazing! Like a samurai.
- I don't know.
Feels a little serious?
[newscaster] We interrupt our
afternoon classics with breaking news
of an attack at Payton Penitentiary.
Early reports indicate superpowered
individuals are involved.
Oh, man, this is perfect.
- We can try out our new suits.
- Okay. You can come along, but...
I know, I know. I won't fight.
I'll just watch.
Let's go already, we're gonna miss it.
- Hey, say thank you to Tavi.
- Thank you, Tavi!
- It's a pleasure.
- [grunts]
He has no idea where we're going.
[chuckles]
Reminds me of another kid I knew.
[alarm blaring]
It's about time.
[shouts]
[???] Look at these fools.
Their weapons are like tiny tickles.
Their body armor is thin,
- like cheap toilet paper.
- [???] Yeah!
Whoa, who are those guys?
-Those are robeasts.
- I've fought them before.
- Then let's go get 'em, Keith.
- Whoa. H-Hold on.
- Huh?
First, when we're out in public,
you got to call me Yurak, not Keith.
And you can call me K...
Wait, I haven't figured out
a new name yet.
That's fine,
because I'm not calling you anything
because you're just gonna stay here
and watch.
[guards shout]
Those guys need help.
Dan... Kid... Oh, my...
Just stop!
[grunts]
Look, is raining boy!
[grunting]
Aah!
Leave him alone!
[grunting]
[shouts]
[grunts]
[screaming]
Danny, are you okay?
[grunts]
I thought we weren't supposed
to use our real names.
Oh, thank quiznak.
- You didn't save one for me?
- Are you kidding me?
I told you to just watch.
You almost got yourself k*lled!
I'm fine.
It barely hurt.
- Don't ever do that again.
- But those guys...
I don't want to hear it.
You either listen or you go home.
- Got it?
- Okay, sorry.
Sorry.
[laughter, indistinct chatter]
[Tex] Thank you.
- Like this?
- Mm-hmm.
- Then smell it.
- Mm. [inhales]
- Now taste.
- Mmm.
You should get
black currant,
dark cherry,
uh, wet earth.
Mmm.
That's amazing.
How'd you learn all this?
Lia and I did a lot of cider touring.
You know, before...
Benefits of being married
to a travel writer, I suppose.
Yes, exactly.
- What?
- You're just so full of surprises.
Liking wine is hardly a surprise.
I just... after our last date,
- I didn't think I was getting another.
- Oh. Oh, Colleen, I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to make you feel that way.
It wasn't you. It was just...
- a lot.
- No, it's fine.
I-I thought maybe you
weren't ready to date again,
which would have been understandable,
what with everything
you've been going through and...
Colleen, I want to be here tonight.
[exhales]
I appreciate you being honest with me.
- Oh. Of course.
- Mm.
Ooh!
There's that wet earth.
[laughs] Ooh, mmm.
- Colleen?
- Tex?
[sighs]
We've known each other since Keith, Matt, and Katie were kids.
But... you don't know me.
Not really.
And I don't want to lie to you
- like Lia lied to me.
- I... uh...
- Okay.
- Lia wasn't a travel writer.
And she's not dead.
So all that stuff in Chicago,
- that was Lia and Keith?
- Yes.
- And the new kid is from...
- Another planet.
[distant laughter]
I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner.
No, it's just, I, uh...
- Maybe I should go.
- Wh-What? Why?
Well, Tex, I'm-I'm just a normal woman
with two kids, and missing husband, who I’m sure is probably not coming back.
I-I can't fly.
I can barely jog. I also have a bad temper problem.
You don't want to waste your time
with someone like me.
Colleen, you're so much more than that.
You're smart and kind,
and you pretend to like sparkling cider
that tastes like dirt.
And... I like your short hair.
- Really?
- Really.
[distant glasses clink]
[Tex kisses Colleen on the forehead]
[Lana] This is a normal family.
[sighs]
You used to say that all the time
when I was a kid.
But we both know it's not true.
It was never true.
[Louis groans softly]
I know my powers
make you uncomfortable.
Sometimes...
they make me uncomfortable, too.
But they're part of me
and they always will be.
So I'm asking you to finally accept that.
So, this is how it's gonna be?
You have powers
so you think you can just deliver
- ultimatums to your parents?
- No, papa, but...
if you can accept
your daughter has powers,
I can accept that you don't want me
to use them in the house.
But that doesn't mean I'm gonna
stop using them to help people.
- Hmm.
- I want us to have a relationship
because I love you both
and I know that you love me, too.
But you have to accept me for who I am.
All of me.
Otherwise...
I'm not gonna see you anymore.
[Rosa gasps]
I am tired of feeling like a freak
and a failure every time I come home,
and I don't deserve it.
- Miliana...
- I am serious.
That is the deal.
I won't use my powers in the house,
and you won't make me feel bad
for being who I am.
[Both Rae and Marco nodded in agreement with Lana]
Oh, mija, of course we accept you.
[Louis grumbles]
Louis, she's your daughter.
[Louis grumbles]
[sighs]
All right.
- It's a deal.
- Oh. (Rosa, Raechel, and Marco hug Lana)
[Raechel] Mmmm. Twin hug.
[Marco] Welcome back, hermana (sis)
- [Lana] Oh.
- [Louis] I need something to drink.
Also, is it okay
if I move back in for a while?
I just don't know what it's
gonna take to get through to you.
[Danny grunts]
[Keith gasps]
(Keith and Danny sees Tex and Colleen almost kissing)
- [Keith] Uh...
- Um...
- Oh! Oh, um... you're back.
Uh, you...
uh, you remember Mrs. Holt, right?
Hi... Keith. Hi. Hi, Daniel.
Uh, the-these are, uh...
We-we were at a comic-book store opening.
- Are you guys gonna mate now?
- Uh, your dad and I,
not sure if he told you, but
we've been talking a lot lately, and I...
Oh, look.
You-you-you boys are on the news.
We are?!
- [sighs] Daniel!
- I'm fine! It was awesome!
Whoa, tha-that's not us. How...?
You told her?
- Keith.
- [Colleen] It's okay. I can keep a secret.
I once sold a house to a famous
rock star and never told a soul.
- Oh, yeah? Who?
- Exactly.
[newsman] With a costume clearly inspired
by Yurak,
we don't know who this new hero is.
But social media is referring
to him as Samurai Yurak.
- [laughs] You're a samurai now?
- In other news, stocks took a tumble today
with reports that some of the...
(Keith and Lana meet on the roof)
[slow, contemplative music playing]
[whirring]
Hey.
- How'd it go with your folks?
- Better than expected.
I explained how I felt
and delivered my ultimatum.
And?
- We have a deal.
- Yes. (Keith hugs Lana)
That's so good. Did you tell
them you're back at school?
Yeah, oh, and speaking of that,
I ran into Acxa on campus.
Oh, wow.
How-How's she doing?
She's good.
College life suits her.
You look a little rough, though.
- How are you doing?
- Where do I start?
Tavi made new suits for me and Danny,
so that was kind of cool.
Uh... but then Danny followed me
into a fight at Payton Penitentiary
- and almost got himself k*lled.
- What? Dang.
He's fine.
He was even annoyed that I took out
the robeasts by myself.
But then we got home
and I find out my dad
told his new girlfriend that is your best friends’ mom.
my secret identity
without even asking first.
- Wow, you have had a day.
- I-I don't think I can do this.
How can I be a son,
a brother, a boyfriend,
and a superhero all at the same time?
I'm just gonna let everyone down again.
Keith... you're looking at it wrong.
Those people who depend on you?
Your dad, Danny, me?
We're also here for you to depend on us.
You're not alone. (She then whispered a new nickname in Keith’s ear)
"Samurai~". [chuckles]
- Aw, man. You saw that?
- Saw it?
I saved a clip on my phone.
[Keith and Lana kissing with Lana leaning on the roof).
[whirring]
[footsteps approaching]
[gasps]
- Celestia, I hope that's decaf!
- Oh, Gods. [sighs]
Sorry, dude.
This place just gives me the creeps.
Well, don't you think
you're being a little paranoid?
Y-You didn't see it, okay?
The Drule League tunneled
into the base right here.
And I was part of the cleanup detail.
[sighs] There was so much blood.
- So many... parts. [shudders]
- I heard.
But the safest place to stand
is where lightning's already struck
because lightning never strikes
the same place twice, you know?
Yeah, that's not how lightning...
[expl*si*n]
[Tania yells, sighs]
[up-tempo, pulsing music playing]
That was easier than I thought.
That's the U.S. military for you,
always fixing things
as cheaply as possible.
- [whimpering]
- [Horde 2] Oh, look. New friends.
[man grunts]
[Horde 1] Another stupid, different bolt.
Who designed this piece of junk?
[grunting]
- Hey! Watch it!
- Nukes don't go off from impact, idiot.
They still hurt
if they land on your head, dumb head !
[metallic thud]
Here they come.
[metallic thudding]
Finally.
Took them long enough.
[Big Bang: Bang Bang Bang]
Give it up. You're outnumbered.
- And outclassed.
- And out of luck.
- And now I say something.
- Where's the rest?
We're more than enough
for the likes of you.
- They've downgraded us.
- What?
We deserve the right
to m*rder their whole team.
Well, get down here,
or you're gonna miss all the fun.
- ♪ I wake up with a black night (hey)
난 깨어나 까만 밤과 함께 (hey)
Everyone comes in, whose turn it is (hey)
다 들어와 담엔 누구 차례 (hey) ♪
- [yells]
♪ A guerrilla who can't see even an inch ahead (wooh-wooh)
한 치 앞도 볼 수 없는 막장 게릴라 (wooh-wooh)
Worship so loudly (ow)
경배하라 목청이 터지게 (ow)♪
- ♪ Yeah, change the dull mood
Yeah, 찌질한 분위기를 전환해♪
- [groans]
- ♪
Don't let me hide my madness
광기를 감추지 못하게 해
Men's dignity, women's pretense
남자들의 품위 여자들의 가식
Confidence for no reason is worth seeing
이유 모를 자신감이 볼만해♪
- [grunts]
- ♪ I shamelessly show off
난 보란 듯이 너무나도 뻔뻔히
Allergy creeping into your body
니 몸속에 파고드는 알러지 ♪
- ♪ A world full of strange spirits
이상한 정신의 술렁이는 천지
It's a lawless place today (wooh)
오늘 여기 무법지 (wooh) ♪
- ♪I'm on fire (wooh), burning your heart (wooh)
난 불을 질러 (wooh), 네 심장을 태워 (wooh) ♪
I want to drive you crazy
널 미치게 하고 싶어
- [grunts]
Who would have guessed the one weakness
all NHA have in common is
their nervous systems?
♪ B-I-G, yeah, we bang like this, all together
B-I-G, yeah, we bang like this 모두 다 같이
Like I got shot
총 맞은 것처럼 ♪
[whimpering]
I did. That's why I built it.
[grunting]
Now will you sh**t her before
she makes any more of herself?
[grunting]
[yells]
Please never save my life like that again.
Look out!
[whimpering]
[grunting]
♪ BANG, BANG, BANG!
BANG, BANG, BANG!
BANG, BANG, BANG!
BANG, BANG, BANG!
Bread, bread, bread
빵야, 빵야, 빵야 ♪
You forgot about this one.
[both grunting]
♪ BANG, BANG, BANG!
BANG, BANG, BANG!
BANG, BANG, BANG!
BANG, BANG, BANG!
Bread, bread, bread
빵야, 빵야, 빵야 ♪
I don't think so.
♪ Everyone, don’t move, everyone, don’t move.
다 꼼짝 마라, 다 꼼짝 마
Everyone, don’t move, everyone, don’t move.
다 꼼짝 마라, 다 꼼짝 마 ♪
♪ Let's settle it all tonight, all see the end
Let's settle it all tonight
Bang, bang, bang ♪
[grunting]
♪ ♪
♪ ♪
You're welcome.
- [Tex] Keith!
- [Mark] What?
[newsman] Continuing coverage of a crisis
at the same nuclear m*ssile silo that the
Drule League att*cked mere months ago.
To recap, the NHA
are on scene, but there have been
no updates since they entered the silo.
We'll continue
to monitor the situation and report...
I don't work for Kolivan anymore.
- But...
- You still help people.
Yeah.
Then I guess it's settled. Just...
...be careful.
[slow, suspenseful music playing]
[Horde 2] Why not leave them out there?
- Let the engine cook them during launch.
- [groans]
You never k*ll a hostage
before you need to.
Besides, I think they can still
kind of tell what's going on,
and I want them to know they lost.
[sighs] Your sentimentality is
gonna get us k*lled one day.
Coordinates are set.
Do you concur
that it's time we controlled the world?
I concur.
[trilling]
[Keith grunting]
Step away from the computer.
- Who the heck are you?
- That's Samurai Yurak.
I saw him on TV.
He's new.
He was new.
[grunts]
Where's Keith?
- We're supposed to go flying.
- [newsman] There's still no sign of activity
since Samurai Yurak entered the silo.
I'm told the attackers
have cut all communication with...
- [turns TV off] Danny.
- Holy crow. Keith's there?
Hold on. I don't want you to...
- He might be hurt!
- Danny!
[grunting]
[groaning]
- Aw. You want to call for help?
- [Horde 2] Too bad. You can't.
And no one else will be able to either
once we destroy the entire planet's
communications network
with our EMP m*ssile.
You'll have to pay
to use our shielded system instead.
Oh, we're so much worse
than supervillains now.
[both] We're businessmen.
[Keith straining]
Huh, look at that.
He's tough for a guy
with "samurai" in his name.
shoot him again and
let's get this thing launched.
[Keith grunting]
[dramatic music playing]
You guys are in big trouble.
- Did school just get out?
- Just get him.
[grunting]
What are you doing here?
Saving you.
I was worried you were dead.
[Horde 2] You're both dead.
[grunting]
- Get out of here. I can handle this.
- So can I.
[grunts]
[grunting]
[groaning]
[Keith shouts]
I said get out of here.
[scoffs] I'm fine.
You just distracted me.
- I'm not saying we're gonna lose, but...
- Just in case.
[Danny gasps]
I'm going after it.
Go home now!
[Keith straining]
[Horde 1] You heard Samurai.
Like I said before,
you guys are in big trouble.
We don't usually m*rder children,
but there's always a first time.
[groaning]
[grunting]
We warned you, you little brat!
[groaning]
Yikes.
You're gonna need surgery.
And even then,
I don't know if we can fix...
[Horde 1 mumbles]
♪ ♪
[gasps]
[Keith shouts]
[Danny shouts]
[labored groaning]
[grunting]
[garbled] Holy cow!
That's what happens
when you're a bad guy.
[ominous music playing]
[garbled] I give up. I give up.
- I give up!
- [Danny] Too late.
[grunts]
[shouts]
[Rolo] You...
you...
child.
[grunts]
I didn't mean it.
It was an accident.
I didn't mean to k*ll them.
I saved you guys.
They're just stunned, Danny.
Even superheroes
aren't used to seeing kids
do something like this.
But I know you were just trying to help... (Keith draws his sword at Kolivan again)
I told you to stay away from my family.
I'm just here to clean up
your brother's mess.
- Wait.
- Looks like you've been training him
in the family business.
[groaning]
[coughs]
- What? I stopped them, didn't I?
- Sky. Now.
[sighs]
What the heck were you thinking?
- [straining]
- I told you to go home!
Why are you so mad?
We won. I beat the bad guys.
You... I...
- You k*lled them!
- I didn't mean to, but now they won't
- hurt anyone else.
- [Keith sighs]
Didn't you listen to
anything Dad or I said?
- We don't k*ll!
- Stop yelling at me for saving you.
I saw the news and
I thought you might be hurt,
so I tried to help you,
and now you're mad at me?
Danny! [groans]
Danny, wait!
[intense music playing]
[Danny strains]
[strains]
Dang it, when did you get so fast?
♪ ♪
Stop!
[Danny panting]
Just listen, okay?
I get that you didn't mean
to m*rder the Hordes.
You were scared for me
and you wanted to help.
You can't just k*ll people
and pretend it's no big deal.
You k*lled the guy who broke Dad's arm.
- That was an accident.
- So was this.
- Danny, it's wrong.
- Why? You and Dad say
I need to be responsible with my powers.
Isn't it responsible to
make sure that the bad guys
never hurt anyone else?
[sighs] Life is precious.
We don't just... take it.
It's not precious.
People k*ll each other all the time,
and most people
aren't even special like us.
They're just normal.
- You sound just like Mom.
- So? Why is that bad?
You act like you know everything,
but do you ever think that
maybe Mom was right?
[door slides closed]
- man.
- [Lana] Hey, baby~.
Oh, I am so sorry.
I can't believe I'm late
to our first date.
It's okay. I saw the news.
No, it's-it's supposed to be special and...
Keith, stop.
We both know how this works.
[sighs]
Really?
Really.
- [exhales] How'd I get so lucky?
- I don't know.
[chuckles]
Well, Kolivan made sure
this wasn't in the news,
but Danny followed me
to the m*ssile silo.
- [gasps]
- He saw the Hordes
attacking me and he just...
k*lled them.
- What? Oh, Gods.
- Yeah. I mean maybe
k*lling the first Horde was an accident,
but Rolo told me
the second surrendered first.
What are you gonna do?
I don't know.
[sighs]
I am not trying to minimize what
he did, but he's just a kid...
...with powers he doesn't know
how to control yet.
Yeah, but...
he doesn't seem sorry
or upset about it.
Just like my mom.
I don't know what I'm doing, Lana.
I don't know how
to raise a kid like Danny.
You're forgetting about your dad.
He did a pretty good job with you.
That was before
he outed my secret identity
to his new girlfriend.
You lost your mom,
but he lost his lover.
Doesn't he deserve someone in his life?
And, yeah, he told Mrs. Holt
who you are, but honestly,
who is she gonna tell?
Who would even believe her? (Lana gives Keith a couple of smooches on the cheek)
Where would I be without you?
Probably still looking
for Mount Rushmore.
Sounds about right.
- This is a weird first date.
- [Lana chuckles] I've had worse.
[water splashing]
[door opens]
That was a short date.
Yeah, we decided to reschedule.
- Where's Danny?
- Up in his room.
I said we were going to have a talk
when you got home.
Want me to take over?
No, I'm fine.
I need this right now.
- It helps me feel normal.
- Sure.
- You wash, I dry?
- Works for me.
[introspective music playing]
[Keith] I'm sorry I was mad about Mrs. Holt.
You need someone you can talk to.
About everything.
- Like I can with Lana.
- [Tex] Yes.
And I should've talked to you
about it first.
- This is uncharted territory.
- For all of us.
[Tex] You told Keith
that life isn't precious,
that it's okay if some people die.
- Is that really how you feel?
- Kinda.
Do you think my life isn't precious?
- Would you care if I died?
- Of course I'd care.
I don't want you to die.
I love you.
I love you, too.
But think about all the other
people on this planet.
They all have friends and families
who would be sad if they died.
So, just because
you don't know these people
doesn't make their lives less important.
Do you understand?
The Hordes didn't have friends or family.
I understand.
I won't do it again.
You need to really mean it.
- I do, Dad.
- Okay.
Come here.
Huh?
[ominous music playing]
[grunts]
Gotcha.
[car alarms blaring]
[dogs barking]
Keith, are you okay?
- What was that?
- I don't know.
Come here.
[ominous music playing]
[Throk] Such a happy family.
♪ ♪
Notes:
Now, for the moment you’ve been waiting for….the Klana date episode.
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Chapter Text
[James groans]
You wanted to come, James.
Yeah, but I'd forgotten
how boring this is.
- Come on, let's go get a bite to eat.
- We need groceries.
No one's gonna cook for us anymore.
What did you guys do before?
Back on Team MFE?
[clears throat]
Hmm... Well...
Lanci still lived at home,
Neems kept to herself since she is an alien. Mm...
I stole Lotor's credit card number
and I lived off delivery pizza,
ramen noodles, and Carmel frappes.
[laughs]
I almost got scurvy once.
[munching]
I wouldn't be quite so proud of that.
Eh, rock and roll star,
rock and roll lifestyle, you know.
[chuckles]
Oh, what about you, Pidgeon?
Oh, my mom had me
on an engineered diet
since before I could eat solid food.
[sighs]
Weird that a girl who could
who is skinny as a twig had to watch her weight.
So, you're actually gonna
make us dinner tonight?
I'm gonna try.
Is this a zucchini or a cucumber?
Uh, I didn't even get that far.
So, wait, you know how to cook?
No, but that's what the Internet's for.
Come on, I bet Lotor's
credit card still works.
- You don't have to eat it.
- And you don't have to make it.
I want to make dinner, James.
I want to buy groceries,
prepare a meal, and then eat it.
You can either help or you can...
I don't know, go do something else.
[Pidge gasps]
- [laughs]
- James.
[mumbling]
Ha! Parmesan cheese. I like cheese.
How about I'm in charge of that, okay?
You want to be in charge of cheese?
Hell, I'll take butter, too.
Ooh, and milk.
All the cow-type stuff.
You mean dairy?
Ah, whatever you want to
call it, I got it covered.
[expl*si*n]
Huh?
[people screaming]
[roars]
Someone just signed up for a butt-kicking.
[laughs] Come on, Pidgeon.
[groans] oh, quiznak.
[entry bell jingles]
- [Lotor] Fascinating.
- I'm glad you're impressed.
So, it just blew up when you grabbed it?
- It was spying on me at my house.
- [Allura] Oh, my.
So, someone knows who you
really are and where you live?
[sighs] It's worse than that.
They know about my family, too.
Hey, Lotor. Wouldn't this go faster
with your undivided attention?
This is about analysis, not attention.
[Lotor] And it is not the only
pressing issue on my plate.
[Allura] Don't do that, darling.
It's creepy.
[footsteps approach]
- Whoa. What happened to you two?
- Don't ask.
By the way, we're ordering
pizza for dinner.
Are we, like, too weird sometimes?
Should we just be more normal?
- What are you talking about?
- [Lotor] I'm sorry, Keith.
This is too damaged
to ascertain who built it
or who was controlling it.
- I believe that was by design.
- [Keith sighs]
- You can't tell me anything about it?
- [Lotor] It's of Earth origin,
and it's extremely sophisticated.
That's all.
- You should be careful.
- [Allura clears her throat before giving Lotor and his robot a weird look]
[Lo-bot and Lotor] Sorry.
Whoever made this
has significant resources
at their disposal.
- Significant resources, huh? Hmm.
- crud, I know that look.
Tell me you're not about to do
what I think you're about to do.
[screams]
[screams]
[shrieking tone]
[groaning]
[tone stops]
[Keith panting]
What are you doing here, Keith?
Other than costing taxpayers
millions of dollars
and assaulting a government institution.
You know that's a felony, right?
Might even be treason.
You know exactly why I'm here!
Do me a favor and pretend I don't.
[grunts]
You're spying on us again.
- Whatever that thing is, it's not ours.
- Don't lie to me, Kolivan.
If we wanted to spy on you,
you'd never know it.
Maybe think about that the next time
you decide to punch your way
into the Pentagon.
[sighs]
[phone chimes]
Oh, don't let us keep you.
This. This is not over.
Well, that was a terrifying way
to start my morning.
Celestia, look at this mess.
What do we do if Keith decides
he doesn't believe us?
We hope to hell that doesn't happen.
Besides, it's the truth.
- But we are spying on the Koganes.
- Yeah, but not with this, Slav.
- And I'd really like to know who is.
- I'll get the lab boys on it.
(Keith looks his phone to see a text message from Lana. It says “Hey, baby~💖 I’m in Paris and wearing something casual for our second date. Hope you be here soon after work, my mullet haired samurai~💖. XOXO. with Lana’s picture of her wearing a blue plaid off the shoulder top, high waisted jeans, her lipstick color, wavy hair and a sunhat with a Altean flower on the top of it)
Ah, man.
(Meanwhile, Keith is wearing a leather jacket, black shirt, black pants, and now long mullet in a ponytail. He teleported behind Lana before kissing her on the cheek)
Sorry I'm late.
Hi, samurai~. I thought you forgot
about our second first date. Mmmm~ nice ponytail.
I was busy committing treason. And thanks.
- I'll tell you about it later.
- You know...
...I thought this would be weird.
Not just a date but like a date date.
- But the weird thing is...
- That it isn't weird?
Yes.
Exactly. (Keith and Lana are about to kiss when a portal opens)
[groans]
Oh. Uh...
Did I misread that?
No, no, you didn't, but...
Please tell me that's not a glowing
portal opening up next to our table.
[sighs] You have no idea
how much I wish I could say that.
[people screaming]
It worked!
We found him.
I told you all that research
would pay off.
[sighs] Seriously?
You guys again?
Yurak, you have to come
with us right now.
- It's life and death.
- There's no time to explain.
[both grunt]
- Nice one.
- You know these payasos (clowns)?
They stole the Declaration of
Independence when I was busy saving James.
Ah, you remember us.
That's great.
- I'm not sure it is.
- I'm Sven and that's Bandor.
Despite our awesome names,
we're not looking for trouble.
- We need your help.
- What? No.
You guys should be in prison.
We had a good reason
to steal the Declaration.
Millions of lives were at stake,
and they still are.
We're from the future.
[sighs]
You have ten seconds to explain.
We need you to help us overthrow our king.
When we saw you before,
we realized all the stories were true.
You're the only one strong enough.
- What are you even talking about?
- Also, if it's a time machine,
can't you come back later?
Or earlier?
[Sven] We only have
enough power for this last trip.
You have no idea how many people
died to make it happen.
Look, I'm sorry, but I'm not
going to the future with you,
if that's even where you're from.
You're lucky we're on a date,
or I'd be taking you both to prison.
Maybe you're not the hero
we thought you were.
[scoffs] Guess not.
- I really thought that line would work.
- [sighs] Gods, you're an idiot.
Are you sure about this?
Yeah. I'm not ruining
our date just because...
Keith!
[sighs]
[grunting]
Where the heck did you take me?
- We told you, the future.
- Take me back now.
But you're already here.
We'll prove we're the good guys.
And if you help us,
we'll give you back
the Declaration of Independence.
[Keith] You two better really need me.
Wow.
You just have that on all the time?
Hey, you're already on thin ice, buddy.
- Where can I stash my clothes?
- Hey.
Uh... was that me?
Why'd I look so miserable?
With time travel, it's best not
to ask those kind of questions.
[Keith] Whoa. What happened here?
[Bandor] w*r. Centuries of it.
[Sven] Us versus him,
and we lost.
- Huh?
- Huh?
They think we're the king's spies.
They can't break curfew.
- In the middle of the day?
- All day. Every day.
You're allowed to go out to your work
camp or attend a public execution.
If it's a family member,
but that's about it.
Wait. Start at the beginning.
[Sven] Centuries ago,
the planet was on the brink of collapse.
Then one man was made ruler of Earth.
[Bandor] And he ruled well
for a while.
The legends say his brain
worked better back then.
[Sven] Then something changed.
We don't know what happened exactly.
- [Bandor] It was before our time.
- [Sven] But slowly he went mad.
[overlapping shouting]
[Sven] It began with new laws.
Mandatory work camps.
Prison for dissenters.
[Bandor] Then it got much worse.
[Sven] Senseless wars for no reason.
a*t*matic factories
churning out his Royal Guards.
Entire nations punished
and forced to survive
without power or technology.
[Bandor] When he
personally took ten cities
off the map for resisting...
...that's when the rebellion was born.
We tried to stop him, but...
[rebels shouting]
...he was too strong.
[Sven] We even built a time machine.
[Bandor] I built a time machine.
[Sven] So we could look
for solutions in the past.
There was a legend that ink
from the Declaration of Independence
could make a poison to k*ll him.
[woman whimpering]
But that didn't work either.
[Bandor] Then we saw you.
[Sven] And we realized
you could be the one to save us.
So, your king is super strong,
almost impossible to k*ll,
and has ruled for hundreds of years?
- Yes.
- Is he a Galra?
We don't know what that is.
Hmm. Okay.
How can I help?
[sighs] Thank you.
- Our next step should be to...
- Make some noise!
[shouting]
Whoa!
Careful!
[blows]
- That ought to get some attention.
- [guard] Halt, citizens!
You are in violation of the king's curfew
and subject to immediate
imprisonment and/or execution.
These are normal robots, right?
They're not, like, sentient or something?
- Uh, no.
- They're the Royal Guard.
There's millions of them.
They enforce the king's madness
on the people.
- Okay.
- But before you...
[grunting]
[sighs]
Man, they're not tough,
but if there's millions,
this is gonna take a while.
No, n-n-no, we don't need you
to fight them.
We actually want to be captured.
It's the fastest way to see the king.
Oh. Well, you should've said that.
Also, what's the king's name?
[guard] You are in violation
of the king's curfew
and subject to immediate
imprisonment and/or execution.
Yeah, we know.
[guard] Yurak.
We've been waiting for you.
[tense music playing]
Whoa.
[Sven] Yeah,
until you know how it was built.
He didn't use robots.
The king took our mother
when we were eight.
We never saw her again.
We grew up in the work camps.
That's why we joined the rebellion
and why we risked everything
to bring you here.
[guard] You will see the king now.
What's gonna happen to them?
- [guard] Execution.
- Yeah, I don't think so.
No! Stop the king.
We can take care of ourselves.
- But...
- Please. Just go.
♪ ♪
♪ ♪
[sighs]
[grunts] Okay, jerk hole.
Whoever you are, it's over.
Hmm.
Rolo?
Only one man alive
knows me by that name.
[grunts]
Is it really you?
[jarring music playing]
- You're the king of Earth?
- Keith Kogane.
[mutters]
You finally came.
Thank the stars.
It's been so many years
since you left with your family.
I wasn't sure I'd recognize you.
Uh, I am not the same Keith you know.
- I'm from... I guess, the past.
- You look thin. Weak.
Have you been sick again? I...
- I thought they found a cure for...
- This isn't about me.
What are you doing?
- Are you hurting people?
- You left me no choice.
It was the only way to bring you back.
I didn't want to do it,
but I had to force your hand.
- What are you talking about?
- I'm not a Galra!
You shouldn't have left me in charge!
You're the emperor.
You should have known
it was too much for me,
- especially after so long!
- I... left you to rule?
- [grunts]
- Don't act like you don't remember!
All of this is your fault!
I didn't want the responsibility.
I was tired, ready to move on.
- [groaning]
- I told you that. But you said...
you said I was the only one you trusted.
Ro, I know you.
Work camps, k*lling innocent people, wars?
That, that's not who you are.
The man you remember is dead,
- but I didn't receive that privilege.
- Is this about Nyma?
Did she... die?
Nyma?
I don't know that name.
- I-Is that the Latina woman you...
- No, not Lana.
Nyma. You just got engaged.
In-in the past, I mean.
[scoffs]
I've had hundreds of wives.
I-I've outlived everyone
I've ever loved. [cries]
Do you know
what that does to a man?
Century after century after century?
- No, but...
- Of course you don't.
You were the lucky one.
The gifted one.
Your family could endure.
You, you need to repay
the debt you owe me.
Whether you want to or not.
That's why I set all this in motion.
What... what do you want me to do?
- End my torment.
- I-I can't.
I'm sorry, Ro,
but I can't stay here
and I'm not cut out to run the planet.
That's not what I meant.
[mournful music playing]
[panting]
[both grunting]
[w*apon cocks]
[grunting]
I can't believe they thought
two guards would be enough for us.
[footsteps approaching quickly]
Whoa!
[sighs] Famous last words.
- k*ll me.
- What?
I'm a mere husk of who I was.
Be merciful. End my suffering
and the suffering of this planet.
- No. Just quit.
- A king cannot quit!
He must fall forever.
k*ll me, and the power
will return to the people.
It's the only way
for humanity to rise again.
This is what I want, Keith.
Look, maybe the me that
you know would k*ll you,
- but I don't do that.
- You left me here.
You made me into this monster.
How many more must die
because of your mistakes?!
[both grunting]
You will k*ll me
whether you want to or not.
Or you and so many more will die.
[grunts] Just throw yourself
into the sun or something.
su1c1de is a coward's escape!
[groaning]
[grunting]
[whimpers]
Stop!
We don't have to do this.
- Let me help you.
- I've fallen for your lies before.
They're always the same,
full of false hope.
But some things
can only end in death.
[both grunting]
We were friends once.
- Do this for me.
- [straining] I-I can't.
[Rolo] Please.
- It's working.
- Shut up.
I'll prove to you who I've become.
- [shouting]
- Wait. No!
[growls]
[gasps]
[choking]
[breathing heavily]
Stop. Stop doing this.
There's only one way to stop me.
One way to end this forever.
One way
to save them and everyone else!
[groans]
[both grunting]
What kind of man lets others die...
because he won't act?
[grunts]
This is the only way!
- Please!
- Enough!
[shouting]
[panting heavily]
[sighs]
[sighs]
Uh... I didn't know it was
gonna be like that, but...
Thank you.
- That must have been hard.
- Don't thank me.
Please don't thank me for that.
- [Slav] It's what he wanted.
- So?
That's not a reason t-to...
to k*ll someone.
He hurt a lot of people.
Yeah, I know.
But he saved a lot of people, too.
That's not enough.
He's dead, okay?
Just shut up.
You got to keep all his parts
separated, or he'll just come back.
- [gasps]
- Whoa.
[sinister music playing]
[guard] The king is dead.
His reign is over.
Authority is now transferred
to the people.
[electrical whirring]
[shutting down]
Well, at least he did that
before he died.
Look, I know you're not happy,
but you saved our world.
- Thank you.
- Just take me home.
[crowd clamoring]
Ah. It's been a long time coming.
There's just one more thing
you need to do.
[Keith] What?
- Where can I stash my clothes?
- Hey.
Got 'em? Okay.
Hold on.
[gasps]
How did you...?
Oh. It really was time travel.
Did they actually need your help?
Yeah. I just...
- [sighs] Lana, am I a good person?
- Of course you are.
What-what happened there?
[sighs] I saw Rolo.
It was awful.
He'd lived too long.
He k*lled people.
Enslaved the entire planet.
And I had to...
I had to stop him.
- Forever.
- Oh, my gosh.
He wanted to die.
And it was all my fault.
I left him in charge of the world.
I messed everything up, Lana.
Do you remember how we said
- the future version of me wasn't me?
- Yeah.
Well, the future version of you
isn't you either.
Whatever that was,
it wasn't our future.
- Not anymore at least.
- I still k*lled him.
[Lana] Yeah.
But it sounds like he was ready to go.
I know that doesn't solve this,
but we will get through it together.
And if you ever turn into
a giant world-conquering jerk,
I will kick your cute butt
until you're back in line. Okay?
- Okay.
- If you promise to do the same for me.
You'd never do something like...
Deal. (Keith and Lana kissed)
- We should get out of here.
- [groans] I ruined another first date.
No, I said we should get out of here.
I didn't say the date was over.
- Is that what I think it is?
- Yeah.
We'll need to stop in New York.
- I think you mean Washington, D.C.
- [chuckles] (After returning the Declaration of Independence, Keith and Lana have a montage of their date with flashbacks from their first meeting till now)
[pryme! you.]
[Intro]
(It's you, oooh)
(It's you, oooh)
[Chorus]
It's you, ooh
I just want your love, baby
You, ooh
No one else above
You, ooh
I'll do anything for you to take me
You, ooh
Lemme be the only one
[Verse 1]
Don't look at me with those eyes
You're tempting, I can't lie
But I can see through your disguise (ohh, ohh)
Cause I don't want you to leave me stranded
He's the one I didn't want to mention
No, I'm not jealous
I just want your attention, ohh
[Chorus]
You, ooh
I just want your love, baby
You, ooh
No one else above
You, ooh
I'll do anything for you to take me
You, ooh
Lemme be the only one
(The montage ends with Keith holding Lana by the waist behind her)
- [Keith chuckles]
- What?
This is dumb.
And way too soon.
But...
I love you.
Well, I don't know if
it's dumb or not, but...
I love you, too. (Keith and Lana kiss again with Keith sliding his hand down her back to pull her closer) You, ooh Lemme be the only one (Keith and Lana flying together back to Keith’s place with Keith carrying Lana bridal style to Keith’s bedroom through his window)
[whooshing]
[Lana and Keith laughing]
(Lana with hat off, Keith gently sits Lana on his bed, kissing her hand. Lana uses her powers to rid Keith of his jacket and shirt before she gently touches his mark)
Hmm?
[both chuckle]
(Lana then seductively loosens Keith’s hair tie before making out with him on his bed, causing her Altean marks to glow.)
[narrator] And so, dear audience,
we once again turn our attention elsewhere
to give young Keith Kogane
and Miliana McClain
the privacy they deserve.
[suspenseful music playing]
At this very moment, light years away,
Hunk Garrett sits
in a Galra prison cell.
These shackles cannot hold him.
These walls cannot hold him.
This prison cannot hold him.
For Hunk Garrett has grown
very strong indeed.
But still he waits.
Because Hunk Garrett
has a plan.
- [Lia] Goodbye, my friend.
- Finally.
[narrator] But first, a brief recap
for those of you
with short attention spans.
Forced into a battle against Honerva,
a Galra empress
with a fearsome reputation,
Hunk let himself
be taken prisoner in hopes
of discovering if Lia Kogane,
aka Krolia,
aka Keith’s mom,
aka possible
Galra ally number three...
was still alive.
Hunk's plan worked.
Lia was alive.
But she was also sentenced to death
once fully healed,
as per cruel Galra tradition.
Using his implanted communication device,
Hunk told Lia how he visited Keith
to enlist his help in the w*r
between the Space council
and the Galra Empire.
Hunk begged Lia to join
their cause, but Lia refused,
convinced that his execution was justified
for his betrayal
of both the Galras and Earth.
Still Hunk persisted.
It wasn't too late
for Lia to fix her mistakes,
or at least help others
in their struggle against the Empire.
But Lia's answer was always the same.
[Lia] No.
[narrator] But then, just as Hunk
was about to give up,
Lia said something that gave him
an inkling all hope was not yet lost.
I think...
...I miss my Texie.
[narrator] Hunk's discussions
with Lia were interrupted
periodically by his captors'
attempts to execute her.
[groans]
Huh?
After that, his executions were...
put on hold.
[Hunk] These guys are
really bad at their jobs.
- [Lia] You need to leave.
- [Hunk] We have been over this a million times.
- I'm not going without you.
- [Lia] This is different now.
Soon my executioners will arrive.
They aren't like these others.
They're Galra soldier.
They will k*ll you.
[Hunk] They'll k*ll you, too,
so here's an idea.
Let's break out of here
before that happens.
- [Lia] No.
- [Hunk] Come on, man.
With you on our side, we can win this w*r.
[Lia] I'm not on your side.
I'm not on anyone's side.
I disgraced my people.
- I betrayed my family.
- [Hunk] Oh no, this again.
- [Lia] I abandoned my babies.
- I cannot take this anymore.
- I... why did they not use a bigger laser?
- [Lia] I committed crimes
against everyone
and everything I hold dear.
[Hunk] So make it right. Forget
your people, unbetray your family,
and help me, Keith,
and whatever that other kid's name is
- stop the Empire.
- [Lia] No.
[Hunk] Oh, come on!
Then I guess we will both
just die together.
[Lia] I guess we will.
[narrator] They had reached an impasse.
And Hunk and Lia waited
for their death to arrive
from the darkness of space.
[ominous music playing]
- Lia.
- I thought you'd forgotten about me.
We never forget our duty.
It's a shame
we can't say the same for you.
Are you prepared?
[Lia] Goodbye, my friend.
[narrator] And with that, dear audience,
we rejoin Hunk Garrett
as he risks everything
to save a former enemy
and brand-new friend
who doesn't wish to be saved.
It's not your time to die yet, pal.
[grunts]
[executioner 1] You abandoned
your mission to subjugate Earth.
But that is only one of your many crimes.
- Desertion.
- [Lia grunts]
Unapproved breeding
with an inferior species.
[grunts]
[executioner 1] m*rder.
[grunts]
[executioner 2] Treason.
[Lia grunting]
Do you have anything to say
in your defense?
Let the ritual continue.
May you die with more dignity
than you lived.
[both grunt]
Crud.
I thought I'd have more time.
[weapons cocking]
Oh, hey, guys.
No hard feelings, right?
Ow! Quiznak! Ow! Crud!
Quiznak! Stop!
quiznak!
Ow! Gah... Ah!
Why should I have all the fun?
[growling]
[grunting]
[all grunt]
[shouting]
[snarling]
[screams]
[all grunting]
Yes! That's right!
Get it out! We can do this!
Go, go!
I believe in you! Go!
Uh-oh.
[deep growling]
Oh-ho. Now we're talking.
[straining]
Hi. Um, hello. It's Hunk.
Uh, I don't know who's in there,
but there is a party going on outside.
Do you want to bring the punch?
[deep chuckling]
[growling]
Who possesses the courage
to dare free Kuron?!
That, uh, that would be me.
Um... sir.
- Sir Kuron.
- This party you speak of,
will there be opponents
worthy of my strength?
Uh, yes.
I-I mean, ab-absolutely. Yes.
Hmm.
Galra soldiers?
Oh, man, yes.
We definitely got them.
[growls]
- How many?
- This is getting very specific.
Th-There's like three,
but one's a pal,
so hands off her.
But the other two,
they're fair game.
"Fair game."
This term pleases me.
[Hunk] Hold on, Lia.
We're coming.
[Lia groans]
[Lia] What?
No. Leave me be, Hunk.
[executioner 2] We all know
the stories of the great Krolia.
The wars, the triumphs,
the civilizations you conquered.
What sickness could have changed you so?
[grunts]
Maybe it was in him all along.
We should investigate his lineage
in case the rot goes deeper.
Yes! Check it out!
[roars]
[grunting]
Was your betrayal worth death?
- Answer me!
- Yes.
And I'm sad you'll never understand.
[roars]
[grunts]
- Come on. He's this way.
- You promised me Galra soldiers.
These creatures offer me
no challenge whatsoever.
Yes, I know. Almost there.
I could have sworn this
was the execution room.
[growls] Deceiver!
You have no honor.
You promised me a glorious battle,
yet the only worthy
opponent I see here... is you.
Whoa. Hey.
Uh, hello? Let's just...
Uh, how about we just calm down?
[growls]
Okay. So it is now obvious to me
that was a dumb thing to say
and you don't really do calm,
so I apologize.
Hey, Lia.
Any idea where you are? Lia?
[grunting]
[distant pounding]
Wait!
[groans]
Choose your last words.
[pounding]
Huh?
[shouts]
[Kuron growls]
Sorry we're late.
Oh, man. You look terrible.
Did you guys do this?
That's not very nice.
I told you to go.
- You should have listened to him.
- Galra soldiers.
At long last,
my thirst for battle can be satiated.
Forgive him, he's a fan. He's been
really wanting to meet you guys.
[growls] Long have I waited
for such a worthy challenge.
I will savor this.
And if this conflict
brings about the end of my life,
I will savor it all the more.
[roars]
[all grunting]
- I'll k*ll you for that.
- [growls] Is that a promise?
Hold on, man.
We'll get you free in a sec.
- I said go.
- I hear you, but I'm gonna do this anyway.
[executioner 1 grunts]
- Huh, so you're the special human.
- I mean, I don't like to brag.
[both grunting]
[coughs] Ouch.
[grunting]
[blow lands]
[groans]
[grunting]
- You're not so special.
- Stop. No...
[grunting]
[Hunk] Ugh. Sorry I ruined
your execution, Ms. Lia.
Looks like I'm going first.
[straining]
Get away from him!
Good to see you, ma’am.
Did you get your nails done ?
Did you do your hair ?
- Did you dye your hair?
- Get up.
You disgrace yourself again!
[both grunting]
[grunting]
[exciting music playing]
I knew you had it in you.
Oh, man.
I quiznakin’ hate these guys.
[growls]
[grunting]
[groaning]
[grunting]
[growls, roars]
[grunting]
Do you think Kuron
can survive in space?
- Probably, right?
- What?
[guards screaming]
[growling]
[shouts]
[grunting]
[Hunk] Yes! I want to high-five you
or something because we won,
but that was super gross,
so it kind of feels inappropriate.
You, uh, you see that other Galra soldier
or, uh,
or our furry friend anywhere?
[Lia] Not since you took
the fight outside.
[Lia] Maybe he bailed,
but then, uh, what happened
to that Galra soldier?
More!
I need more!
[Hunk] I mean, must be
around here somewhere.
[Lia] For someone who almost died,
you recovered very quickly.
[Hunk] Yes, I did.
All thanks to you, miss.
Getting in there, saving my life.
Way to go, ma’am.
Okay, maybe I let him work me over
a little more than I had to.
- [Lia] He could have k*lled you.
- [Hunk] Oh, I know.
But, uh, you needed the motivation.
Look,
I still wish you would join our cause,
but if you don't want
to betray your people,
even though they are
psychopathic murderers, I get it.
- I just didn't want to watch you die.
- [Lia] Why?
[Hunk] We did time together
in the big house.
That makes us friends now.
[Lia] No Galra would
do such a thing for another.
[Hunk] I mean, you would.
For Mr. Tex and Keith and that
other kid you told me about.
And for me, apparently.
Just now. 'Cause you did.
Anyway, we all need to skedaddle
before Planet bayards sends reinforcements.
Maybe we can hotwire that,
uh, that-that fine-looking
hunk of metal over there.
- [Lia] No one's coming.
- [Hunk] What?
[Lia] We don't need to worry.
No reinforcements are coming.
[Hunk] I mean, there was definitely time
for the prison to make a
distress call back to GE HQ.
[Lia] They'll know what happened,
but they won't come.
They can't.
[Hunk] Okay, I'm gonna need
a little more to go on
than an incomplete thought
and a mysterious look.
[Lia] There are fewer than a few
left in the universe.
This is the Empire's
most closely guarded secret.
It's also why we can beat them.
[hopeful music playing]
[narrator] With their story now told,
and Lia and Hunk finally free
and ready to join the w*r against the Galras ,
we turn our attention back
to the Kogane household,
where Keith and Lana are, uh,
ha-happily enjoying
each other's company.
(In Keith’s room, Keith (who was covered in Lana’s lipstick marks) in just in his pajama pants is caressing Lana, who is wearing Keith’s shirt and her nighties underneath, by the hips. Lana turns around to her long mullet haired lover before they start making out again, with Lana running her fingers through his hair, but was interrupted by a sudden knock on the door)
[knock on door]
[Tex] Keith? Are you home?
Keith?
[Keith yawns] Hey, dad.
What's up?
[Tex] Uh, I-I thought
I heard something.
[knob rattles]
Why is your door locked?
I... uh...
I-I'm not fully dressed.
(Lana underneath Keith is trying to hold back her laughter by cupping her free hand to her mouth)
- Hmm?
- [chuckles]
[Tex] Okay, well, have a good night.
Good night.
(Lana lays on Keith’s chest)
- Is he gone?
- [Tex] What was that?
- Nothing, dad.
- Oh, my gosh.
[quietly] I'm sorry.
[muffled laughter]
[sighs]
- We got to get our own place. - Mm-hmm. [chuckles] (Lana winks at Keith as he’s says this before cuddling with each other)
[heroic music playing]
Notes:
(Cue Toothbrush by DNCE). In season two, when Keith made out with Acxa, Keith takes the bottom position to avoid crushing her. While here, Keith takes the top position so Lana will have easier access to his hair while they are making out.
Klana’ date outfits: https://pin.it/3EENUzzMJ (far right)
Anyway, New chapter coming soon.
Chapter Text
(Skipping the beginning scene, but let’s just say that Beezer tried to break out of the prison but it didn’t work out, with Nyma visiting him to convince to leave the Order. Anyway, now for Klana.)
[Tex] Keith,
you're gonna miss breakfast.
- [Keith whispering] Oh, man.
- [Lana] Ah, Keith. (gasps) where are my clothes.
I can’t find them in this big room of yours.
[Keith] Well you can’t wear my shirt forever. At least your wearing something underneath…
[Lana] Hey, eyes up here, hun. (whispers) you can drool over me in my nightgown later.
[sighs] Uh, come around and I'll
knock on the front door, okay?
See you in a second.
[Tex grunts softly]
[door opens]
(Keith puts on his shirt as he enters the kitchen)
[yawns] Oh, buttermilk pancakes.
Whoa.
You're right. He's still growing.
[doorbell rings]
[chuckles]
That's weird, someone's
at the door so early.
(Keith puts his hair back into the ponytail. Lana enters in a new outfit, which is a white sleeveless v-neck shirt, black jeans, and denim jacket. Her hair straightened out and now wears a necklace containing a blue amulet)
[door opens]
[Keith] Hey, Lana. What a surprise.
[Lana] Oh. Well, hello.
[door shuts]
I was just in the neighborhood and
figured I'd drop by and see you guys.
[Daniel] Why'd you fly
out of Keith's window
if you were just gonna come back and...
[thud] Ow!
Lana!
Would you like to join us for breakfast?
Well, I would love to.
Thank you for asking.
Not at all. Pull up a chair.
I had Danny set an extra place,
just in case.
Oh.
Uh, lucky for me, I guess.
[Keith yawns]
So, Keith, did you get
a good night's sleep?
- I, uh...
- Keith wasn't sleeping.
He and Lana had a sleepover. (Keith and Lana blushing)
- Daniel, what the Q?
- Ow!
Stop kicking me.
They made too much noise
bonding with each other and woke me up.
We were watching, um, a movie.
I didn't know it was
gonna be that loud. [thud]
Ow! Danny!
- [Danny] Ow.
- [Lana] These pancakes are amazing, Mr. Kogane.
Are they buttermilk?
They're so soft and fluffy and light.
I tried making blueberry pancakes once,
but I had way too many blueberries
and then the batter was really soggy,
[boys continue grunting]
and then the blueberries
weren't even sweet.
Maybe it was the wrong time of year.
I-I definitely think it was
the wrong time of year. Yeah.
Okay, um, moving on.
Dad, uh, how much does it cost
to rent an apartment?
[chuckles] Since when did you
become interested in real estate?
L-Lana and I... um, we were talking.
After what happened with Throk,
maybe...
it's better if we shared
a place of our own.
- Oh.
- And you're seeing Mrs. Holt now.
You know, you'd probably
like it better if I'm not
walking in on you both when
I come home from a big fight.
[exhales sharply] You're both adults,
and free to make your own choices.
But I like having you two around.
I know, Dad. I like it, too, but...
can't live at home forever.
But then who's gonna hang out with me?
Hey, I'm not-I'm not
leaving forever, Danny.
I'll be, like, a five-second flight away.
When you brought up moving out,
I thought it was just talk.
- But you're actually serious, huh?
- If we had a place of our own,
we could just be together, you know?
Like a grown-up couple
who's in this thing for real.
[tender music playing]
- That is, if you want to.
- Nothing would make me happier
than waking up in our own apartment
to your handsome, drooling face and your disheveled hair.
Wait, my hair turns you on?
[Lana] May—-be~. I actually think you hair looks hotter when it’s—
[Keith] Please don’t say pushed back. Because unlike Aaron Samuels, I can’t pull it off.
[Lana] (giggles) I was gonna say, it’s in a ponytail, but, I think you look good in anything your mullet desires.
- But you're in?
- [chuckles] I'm in.
[sighs] Now we just have to
figure out how to afford it. (Keith and Lana kissed)
You already made a treehouse.
You could just make us a cool place
here in the city.
And put it where...
the middle of the park?
The city has zoning laws
for those kinds of things.
Oh, right. Well,
maybe I can look for
a part-time job or something.
[indistinct radio chatter]
[Lana] I know the problems
your prison faces.
In the past year, Payton's had five riots,
three escapes
and too many attempted breakouts
to count.
How can I help you, Ms. McClain?
I get it.
You're suffering from overcrowding,
a criminally slow response
from the BoMA during emergencies,
and a serious lack of funding.
None of that is your fault.
- I'm here to offer you a solution.
- Go on.
A superhero on retainer.
Available and ready to handle
any and all supervillain-related problems.
He can fly, he's got super strength
and he's practically invulnerable.
In fact, he stopped a breakout here
not too long ago
with minimal damage and zero casualties.
Imagine having someone of that
caliber just a text away, 24/7.
What company are you with again?
You look 19.
I'm the owner of a private
security firm. We're called...
[exciting music playing]
[Lana] ...Inc. (Lana holds a card with the word’s Yurak Inc on it)
Uh, first call's free.
You failed!
You asked me to break
Beezer out of prison,
and out of respect,
I hired a team to do it.
- But the job went sideways.
- Then try again.
[clears throat] No.
Or at least not now.
There's too much heat.
They've still got that
anti-teleport field up
and my sources say
the prison just hired a superhero
as their new guard dog.
Find a way to get my assassin back.
- You have 24 hours.
- And if I don't?
I hear little Moontow's becoming
quite the entrepreneur.
[sinister music playing]
[elevator bell chimes]
[panting]
[grunting]
Hey, where's Moontow?
Klaizap drove her back an hour ago.
What did I tell you?
The expansion on the east side
was the right move.
- Moontow!
- [door opens] Daddy?
[both sigh]
Oh, sweet thing.
How was school today?
Everything okay?
School was great.
We had a math quiz and I got an A.
- And I sold all my cookies.
- That's my girl.
A tiny old man with a weird name bought 'em.
[dramatic music playing]
You're staying at home with your mom
until I tell you otherwise. Got it?
- Am I in trouble?
- No, baby, it's just business.
Honey, what's going on?
[grunts]
[Keith chuckles]
I don't even know
how to set up my email,
and you created a whole business.
- You're incredible.
- [scoffs]
Thank me after we get our first paycheck.
And once I finish my classes,
I'll be out there with you.
Also, the email thing...
it's not that difficult. (Keith and Lana almost kissed before being interrupted yet again, leading Lana to use her powers to hide under the bed)
[banging on door]
[Tex] Keith?
[both gasp]
Keith, wake up.
[grunting, panting]
What's up, dad?
- I was just... Hmm?
- Danny's gone.
If Maahox wants Beezer so bad,
why doesn't he go get him himself?
Yeah, he wants Beezer back,
but it's about more than that.
It's also him seeing
if you're gonna play ball
with The Order or not.
If you're gonna be a good boy
and do as you're told.
He crossed the line.
Boss, uh...
there ain't no line with The Order.
You think Beezer
is their only assassin?
Hell, last guy who went
up against Maahox got eaten.
Came out as quizakin' space dust.
How'd an jerk like Ulaz
survive as long as he did?
Believe it or not, he can shut up
when he has to.
But he was always angling for Maahox's seat.
Wanted to run The Order himself.
[chuckles]
There ain't a game
more dangerous than that.
♪ ♪
What if someone took him?
- Could be whoever was spying on us.
- We don't know that yet.
[Keith sighs] Maybe Lotor could help?
Crud, do I need to call Kolivan?
He's got cameras everywhere.
Over there.
- Let's check it out.
- Wait.
[exhales sharply]
[shouts]
It's not fair. You can fly.
You got to do it
without using your powers.
Okay, okay, no flying.
Promise.
[Keith grumbles]
You can do this. Come on, Danny.
- Come on, you got this.
- Ready? [grunting]
- Aah!
- [Lana gasps]
Uh...
Oh! [chuckles]
You okay?
That was hard. But I almost did it.
- I'm gonna do it again.
- [girl] You can do it!
You got to lean forward more.
[gasps]
[boy] My dad would k*ll me
if he caught me sneaking out again.
[Danny] So would my dad.
- [boy] You got this, Danny. Come on.
- [girl] Lean forward.
[soft chuckle] He made friends.
[kids giggling]
Like, normal friends.
And they're just... playing.
Of course he made friends, Keith.
He's a kid.
It's just too bad
he had to sneak out to do it.
[teen boy] Beat it, shrimps.
It's past your bedtime.
Nuh-uh. We were here first.
[scoffs, mimics] "We were here first."
Duh. Why the heck are those marks on your face?
Let's go.
I'm-I'm getting tired anyway.
- We're not leaving. You leave.
- Oh! [both snickering]
I said... get lost!
[teen boy 2] Ooh, watch out...
he's getting mad.
- [groans]
- Danny can take care of himself.
[Keith] It's not him I'm worried about.
[scoffs]
Well, what you gonna do, shrimp?
Huh?
[exciting music playing]
[cracking]
- Aah!
- Huh?
- Whoa!
- Huh? What the heck?
[Keith exhales]
[chuckles]
[kids laughing]
He's got frickin’ powers.
That was awesome.
[Lana] He's a good kid, Keith.
(Back at the MFE HQ, Pidge is eating ice cream while watching the Amazing Spider Man while complaining it)
[Pidge] ugh, of course Emma Stone is the only person willing to die for Andrew Garfield and his nerdy attractive face. (Munching on ice cream) I wish there is someone who can do that for me. Wait…( Pidge then pick up a dinner invite from James)
[Bombay Beach Revival: "What I needed"]
[pan sizzling]
♪ I won't let go ♪
♪ Please, baby, please, baby, please... ♪
Oh! Hey, Pidgeon. [chuckles]
Uh, right on time.
- It's almost midnight.
- Uh, yeah, I know.
Ah. This took me
a little longer than I thought.
Pull up a chair.
I'm cooking you dinner.
- I gathered. But why?
- Oh. Because you...
you said it was something
you wanted to do.
You know, like, have a
normal dinner. So... ta-da!
I thought you said you didn't cook.
[James] Ooh, that's what I thought, too.
But look at all this.
Honestly, I'm as surprised as you are. Oh!
Oh-ho.
Full disclosure... it's from a meal kit.
Turns out I can
follow instructions when I want to.
- It smells delicious, actually.
- Ooh! I almost forgot.
You did not get that in the meal kit.
Okay. So, remember
when Rolo told us
to "grab our stuff"
and get out of NHA HQ?
I may have also grabbed some of his stuff.
Specifically, a few bottles of...
Ramune... ooh...
something-something
I don't know how to pronounce.
- You mean you stole a few bottles.
- Ah, potato, "potahto."
I've been doing it for years
and he's never noticed.
Besides, drinks like this is wasted
on a guy who hasn't smiled
in 10,000 years.
- 1888?
- Such a good year.
You know,
other than the civil war
and presidential assassinations
and people never taking showers...
- Cheers.
- Cheers.
- [coughs] Oh.
- So, that's terrible.
- Oh, it's so bad. Oh.
- Quick, eat something.
- Mmm.
- Ah.
[chuckling]
- ♪ I could be blessed with this... ♪
- Mm...
- Mmm.
- You know that none of this...
- none of this is normal, right?
- [groans softly] Yeah.
But it's still good.
Thank you.
♪ I know ♪
♪ You're what I needed ♪
[chuckles]
♪ In my life ♪ (Pidge and James hold hands)
♪
[birdsong]
Name and number of the inmate
you're here to see.
[stammers] Sir?
[Ulaz] Well, well, well,
look who it is.
My own personal Judas.
[buzzing, coughing]
Ulaz.
You don't sound so hot.
Don't look so hot either.
[Ulaz] You think
this place knows anything
about maintaining a piece
of quality machinery like me?
I could help with that.
[Ulaz mimics] I could
help with that.
Cut the bull, rocks for brains,
and get to the point.
I'm missing my computer classes.
How else am I gonna learn Microsoft Word
and get a job in a quiznaking office?
Oh.
Oh, I see. It finally happened.
You had a visit
from an old guy with weird head
and a bodyguard the size of Nebraska.
Except they're not from Nebraska.
- Yeah.
- [Ulaz] Oh, I'm sorry.
Did a Arusian not tell you about The Order
when you two jerk holes
stabbed me in the back?
That even if you crawled out
from under my thumb,
there's always a bigger thumb?
Well, welcome to reality,
muchacho. [laughs]
I hope Mister Maahox
turns into that giant snake
and eats you for dinner!
He does that.
I'm serious. I saw it once.
- It was amazing!
- You done?
[Ulaz] No, but you are
if you don't get on your knees,
say you're very, very sorry, and do
whatever the quiznak Maahox tells you to.
He wants me to break out Beezer.
[Ulaz] Yeah, I bet he does.
Missing his little m*rder machine.
But unless I missed something,
you haven't done that.
I don't need the heat.
And Yurak guards the prison now.
[Ulaz] Aw.
Is your old super friend still sore at you
after my giant space cat
rearranged his face?
[laughs] Man, that was a good time.
I almost want to forgive you
just for that moment.
But to be clear, I don't.
I'm still a little tiffed
about how everything went down.
Maahox also threatened my daughter.
And that crossed a line.
[Machine Head] Oh, I'm sorry.
He crossed a line?
You better report him to HR.
The Order
takes these things very seriously.
You got two options, pal.
One, you figure out a way
to get Maahox’s stabby little friend
out of hock.
Or two, you and your precious little
family are space dust. That's it.
That's all. Make a choice already.
[sighs] You got that fancy head
all packed in with transistors
and other computer cowspit,
and you still think I'm just
some dummy from another planet?
That's how I took you down.
[suspenseful music playing]
[Ulaz] Like I said...
[coughing]
they don't know how to maintain
a guy like me in here.
[Tex] And his... friends...
they didn't make fun of him
for, you know, being purple?
- They didn't seem to care.
- You're sure he was having fun?
Yeah, Dad.
I know what fun looks like.
[sighs] He still shouldn't be
sneaking out.
What if those bullies come back?
Danny didn't hurt them.
He was really good.
I'm proud of him.
- I can't follow him like you can, Keith.
- I know.
I'll talk to him
about not going out at night again.
But you can always call me or Lana.
Do we really want to stop him
from being a kid?
[phone vibrating]
Oh, crap!
Sorry.
[dramatic music playing]
[firing arms]
[grunting]
[both shout]
[Keith grunts]
If you want to go to jail so badly,
I'm happy to help with that.
Whoa. Lubos.
[knuckles crack] I never got to thank
you for almost getting me k*lled.
[grunts, sighs]
What happened between us last
time was nothing personal.
Didn't mean for it
to get that rough for you.
[chuckles] Unbelievable.
You used me and then left me to die.
I fought like heck to keep you alive.
But Ulaz had to go.
I don't care. You're coming with me...
- We need to talk.
- We really don't.
- A lot of people are gonna die.
- Okay. I'm not falling for that again.
[scoffs]
You think I'd just come out here,
let you put hands on me
if it wasn't life or death?
You think I'm that stupid?
This is still some CS.
[kids giggling]
[gasps]
[people laughing]
[indistinct conversation]
[Lubos] Bet you don't recognize
this neighborhood anymore.
Not that guys like you
ever came down here,
even though it used to be a w*r zone
under Ulaz.
Look at it now. No more murders.
- No more crime.
- [Keith chuckles]
Folks no longer afraid to live here.
No more murders or crime
except for yours.
That's not how I run things.
Ask your friends in the NoMA if things
aren’t better now than a year ago.
- They're not my friends anymore.
- Huh.
You heard of The Order?
- Or Maahox?
- No.
They're a global crime syndicate.
Superpowered.
He's their leader
and can turn into a dragon.
- A big dragon.
- [scoffs] Yeah, so?
I don't work for them.
But they think otherwise.
And if I don't break
Beezer out from prison
they're gonna k*ll me and my
family and do it themselves.
What?
No. Beezer's a m*rder*r.
I'm not letting you break him out.
You want me to stay in charge here.
If I go, they'll replace me with someone
who doesn't give a crud
about anything but The Order.
And all this goes back
to how it was, but worse.
[girls chatting indistinctly]
Yeah. No.
We're not doing this.
Thought you superheroes
cared about saving lives.
Don't even start with me.
Come on, I'm taking you to prison.
[Lubos grunts]
[sighs]
Come on, dude. I can fly.
[pulsing music playing]
[grunts]
You're not getting...
away.
[sighs]
Huh?
- We all look the same to you, hero?
- Ugh.
[Ulaz scoffs]
-Keith?
- What?
You haven't blinked
for, like, five minutes.
Are you having second thoughts
about the apartment?
No. No, no, that's not it.
Lubos may be less bad
than Ulaz or this
Order or whatever they're called,
but the guy's still bad.
And working with him is only
gonna drag you down to his level.
You did the right thing.
Your time is up.
Where is my assassin?
Still in prison.
Mm. I clearly underestimated
your intelligence.
A lot of people do that.
[tense music playing]
You, take them both a mile up
and let them find their own way down.
[whoosh] AK?
Huh?
[AK] Sorry, Lubos.
Nothing personal.
I just like breathing.
Boss.
[groans] quiznak!
[roaring]
[snarling]
[grunts]
[grunting]
Quizak you, quiznaking dragon.
[exclaims]
Aah!
[thud]
And... R.I.P. Lubos.
No way he could survive
a fall like that without his shell.
[roars]
Aah!
[panting]
[Maahox] Guard my body.
[guard] Uh, Warden...
[roaring]
[booming in distance]
[guards yelling in distance]
[phone vibrates]
- Ugh.
- What?
Lubos wasn't lying.
There's a dragon
attacking the penitentiary.
Okay. Let's go.
- What?
- I screwed up.
I don't want you getting hurt
because I made a mistake. (Lana changed into her costume)
Keith.
We're in a relationship now.
That means that
we help and support each other,
especially when we screw up.
Besides, I bet we can charge more
if there's two of us.
[Maahox growling]
[roaring]
[whimpering]
Lubos told me about you.
[Lubos] Then you should know
you're already dead.
[“Danger” by BTS]
[Intro: RM]
You're in danger
You're in danger
You're in danger
You're in danger
Aah!
[grunting]
♪ Verse 1: RM]
Maennal ireon sik
Neoneun neo naneun na neoui gongsik
Haendeuponeun jangsik
Nanamchini matgin hani? I'm Sick
Wae sukjecheoreom pyohyeondeureul mirwo
Uri museun bijeuriseu? animnaegasileo?
Deong deong digideongdeong
Jomsalgawojyeora oneuldotto jumuneulbireo ♪
[snarling]
[Verse 2: Jung Kook]
Urin pyeonghaengseon gateun goseul bojiman neomu dareuji
Nan neobakkeeomneunde wae neo bakke inneun geonman gateunji
Kkonghamyeon neon mureo “ppijyeonni?”
Nal ppichigehaetdeon jeogina isseonni
Neon gwiyomi, nan jimunmi
Saenggigil niga deo saranghaneun gijeogi
Right. It's got a tail.
[Pre-Chorus: Jin, Jimin]
Neon naega eomneunde
Nan neoro gadeukae michil geot gata
Geunde wae ireoneunde
Wae baboreul mandeureo
Naije gyeonggohae
Hetgallige hajima
[grunting] (Lana uses her powers to combine her and Keith’s weapons. Keith then uses it to cut Maahox)
Chorus: Jung Kook, Jimin]
Jangnanhae neo dodaeche naega mwoya
Manmanhae uh nalgatgo noneungeoya
Neo jigeumwieomhae
Wae nareul siheomhae
Wae nareul siheomhae
Hetgallige hajima
[yells]
[roars]
[Post-chorus: V, Jimin]
Neo ttaemune neomu apa
Neo ttaemune neomu apa
Neo ttaemune neomu apa
Hetgallige hajima
Neon naege neomu nappa
Neon naege neomu nappa
Neon naege neomu nappa
Hetgallige hajima
(Keith and Lana combined their powers to kick Maahox in the face)
[both yelling]
[Verse 3: j-hope]
Yeollak bujaejung unlock subae jung
Neoran yeoja bonsimeul susaek jung
Gojak bonaejun ge munja du sejul
Ige naega baraetdeon yeonae, kkum?
Paranmanjang reobeu seutori da eodi ganna?
Deuramae naon juingongdeul da jeorigara
Neo ttaemune su baekbeon jwieo jamneun meorikarak
Neo damdam geujeo dangdang nalcha ppangppang
[guard 2 over walkie] Warden!
Warden! Power's out
- and so is the anti-teleport field!
- We got bigger problems.
[Verse 4: SUGA]
Mwoni mwoni nan nega mwoni
Neo boda ni chinguege jeonhae deuneun sosik
Wonhae uh neoreul wonhae
Neoranyeoja sagikkun nae mameul heundeul beomin
Buribulgi jeonbuteo nae mam da sseugo
Ilbangjeogin guaedeul hae bwatja hyeotsugo
Neoege nan geujeo yeonini anin ujeongi
Pyeonhaesseulji do molla I’m a love loser
[tortured straining]
[coughing]
[collar buzzing]
[grunting]
[Lana grunting]
Chorus: Jung Kook, Jimin]
Jangnanhae neo dodaeche naega mwoya
Manmanhae uh nalgatgo noneungeoya
Neo jigeumwieomhae
Wae nareul siheomhae
Wae nareul siheomhae
Hetgallige hajima
Don't even think about it.
[grunting]
[Chorus: V, Jimin]
Jangnanhae neo dodaeche naega mwoya
Manmanhae uh nalgatgo noneungeoya
Neo jigeumwieomhae
Wae nareul siheomhae
Wae nareul siheomhae
Hetgallige hajima
[grunting]
Post-chorus: V, Jimin]
Neo ttaemune neomu apa
Neo ttaemune neomu apa
Neo ttaemune neomu apa
Hetgallige hajima
Neon naege neomu nappa
Neon naege neomu nappa
Neon naege neomu nappa
Hetgallige hajima
(Lana blow a raspberry at a caged Beezer before the original escaped)
[scoffs]
[eerie music playing]
[groaning]
[Maahox roaring]
I will show you the error of your name.
[snarling]
You're not the first person
to point that out.
[growls]
Aah!
[groaning]
[wheezing]
Oh, crud.
[Maahox] Your power may come from the stars,
but mine comes from beyond this reality.
[roars]
[grunts]
[man groans]
Hmm.
[sighs] You're a fictional creature, dude.
[grunting]
[groans]
Lana... we got to charge
more than we're charging.
[Maahox] You cannot k*ll what I am made from.
[Keith sighs]
Lana, I might need you here, sweetie.
[roaring]
[Ulaz] Man,
Lubos sure ruined this place.
Well, him and that giant flying
lizard we all know and love.
[grumbles]
Whoa! Calm down, buddy.
I'm not gonna fight you.
You must be what, like,
You'd m*rder me.
Besides, that's not my style.
But I am gonna k*ll your boss.
[grumbles]
[gasps]
[yelling]
[Robeast continues yelling]
[growling]
[gasps] Keith!
[Ulaz] See, you made
the same mistake I did.
Oh, almost feels like cheating.
[roars]
[grunts]
[Ulaz] But I like cheating.
[roars]
- [Lana] Huh?
- [Keith coughing]
Ulaz
wanted the dragon to eat you
before he k*lled Maahox.
But I figured I owed you one.
[weakly]
You... I'm taking you to jail.
Nah.
But thanks for the help, hero.
Doing good,
even if you didn't mean to.
See you around.
- Are you okay?
- I don't know.
What else could you have done?
You couldn't let
break Beezer out of prison.
Yeah. Instead, I just helped
him k*ll his biggest rival.
And almost died doing it.
Again.
It would have been worse
if we'd done nothing.
That dragon could have k*lled everyone.
Plus, Beezer's still behind bars
and the warden
thinks we did an acceptable job.
After I helped
rebuild the damage to her prison.
At least you accomplished something.
Hey, we got paid enough for at
least three or four months' rent.
- About that. Maybe we should...
- Hold off on the apartment?
With Danny sneaking out,
it just doesn't feel right
to leave my dad
to look after him by himself.
He's my responsibility, too.
You don't need to explain.
I get it.
- You're not upset?
- No, of course not.
But as long as we're talking,
I have been feeling like things
were moving... kinda fast.
With my classes and us dating
and everything,
it's been...
it's been a lot of changes.
And...
I wouldn't mind slowing down.
Hey, I get it, too.
[gentle music playing]
Now that we don't
need to pay rent anymore,
should we still keep Yurak Inc.?
Uh, those Krypto collectibles
aren't gonna pay for themselves.
[Tex clears throat]
Hey, Dad.
Did Danny sneak out again?
I'll find him.
No, he's in bed, reading.
We had a good talk about it.
You were right.
Danny deserves to be a kid.
He's different, but he's, oh,
he's still just a kid.
And kids should have friends,
not parents who won't even
let them out to play.
Lana and I are not getting
an apartment anymore.
Oh, thank the stars.
I mean, uh, is everything
okay between you two?
- If you need to talk...
- No, no. Lana and I are good.
We just wanted to slow things down.
I hope you're not doing this
because of me.
- I can handle myself.
- Oh, I know.
I want to be an adult and protect
the city and be a good boyfriend.
And I also want to be here
with you and Danny.
It feels nice living with
a little brother, you know?
[chuckles]
I don't want that to end just yet.
- Aw. It's my pancakes, isn't it?
- I mean, duh.
- Oh, Keith. [chuckles softly]
- [sighs]
Oh, the biggest thing I've
come to learn about adulthood
is that nothing is ever black-and-white.
So I'd say, in terms of growing up,
you're doing just fine.
By the way, just have to say it...
I know you and Lana are canoodling each other. (Keith blushed at this)
Dad! What?!
It's a natural part of life.
And I want you to know...
Okay! All done, Dad. Great talk.
Okay, good night.
[ominous music playing]
[Ulaz] Oh, it's so good
to be back, amigos.
Did you miss me?
Don't answer that.
Because we all know the
answer is you missed me so much
you didn't do crud about it.
Now, given that I took our poor old friend
and previous leader Maahox
behind the proverbial woodshed...
and let's be honest,
shot him in the quiznak head...
that entitles me to his seat,
and therefore,
the primo position in The Order.
Any objections?
That's what I like to hear.
Now, does anyone have
any new business
he, she or it would like to bring up?
Huh?
Anyone. (Catra, now taking her late girlfriend Adora’s place as the new Shera raising her hand)
I know that seemed like
it was to the room,
but I'm not Quiznaking talking to you,
Catra!
[door opens, closes]
[Lubos] Yeah. I've got new business.
I keep the city,
you all get everything else.
But I'm out.
We good?
[Ulaz] Eh...
what the heck.
You caught me in a once
in a lifetime good mood.
Okay, take your toys and go home.
We don't want you in our super
special secret club anyway.
Anyone else here got
a problem with that?
Aw, you guys did miss me.
- This is gonna be so great.
- [Lubos] Thank you.
[Ulaz] Hey, Lubos ,
before you go... nice job.
The way you played me and Maahox...
- pure genius. Mwah!
- [Lubos] Uh...
[Lubos] I'm messing with you.
Backstab me again and I'm gonna
drown you in your kid's blood
while I tear off your wife's skin
and eat her heart.
And I don't even eat meat,
so that's saying a lot.
¿Comprende?
[door opens, closes]
That guy... watch out.
Smarter than you think.
Even for someone who's 50% rock.
All right, who's ready
to make a little money?
After training, Nyma finds a note from Beezer in her locker and smiles, thinking that he found is own path and is free from the Order.
[eerie music playing]
[locker door closes]
(We then see one of the robeasts bringing Maahox to life)
[haunting music playing]
[water splashes]
[roaring]
♪ ♪
Notes:
https://www.tumblr.com/tbrownhill05/775595100182134785/shiranai-atsune-ashterism-a-lovely-family (Lana’s new outfit)
Chapter 6: All I can say is..”I love you, and I’m sorry”
Notes:
(See the end of the chapter for notes.)
Chapter Text
[cooing]
[she sighs]
You really didn't need to come
all the way out here for this.
Aw, are you kidding?
Ten's a big year.
My beloved would have come as well,
but it's too soon for our son to travel.
Lori can't wait to meet her cousin.
[Branko sighs]
She looks so carefree.
[sighs] It's the childhood we never got.
[Lori giggles]
Uncle Branko, hold up your hands again.
I want to do the thing.
- [gasps] Lori!
- [laughs] It's okay, sister.
Here.
[grunting]
So cool.
- Make a bigger one.
- [chuckles] Sorry, kiddo.
That's as big as I can make 'em.
[Lori] Aw...
[blowing whistle]
[indistinct chatter]
[pulsing music playing]
I'm gonna grab a coffee before I come up.
- Want anything?
- Nah. I'm good.
[shouting]
[people screaming]
[gasps]
[high-pitched ringing]
[Branko panting]
No. No!
S-Sister!
No. Leanne...
Lori!
No...
Leanna.
[ominous music playing]
Leanna.
[subway honking, crashing]
[crying]
[somber music playing]
[elevator bell dings]
[Branko] District Attorney Scorpia.
Sorry to ambush you like this,
but you weren't returning
- my calls or my emails.
- And you are?
Branko Leviathan . I've been calling
your office about the Yurak case.
Look, I... I sent you the petition
my-my wife and I did.
We've gathered over 3,000 signatures,
if you could just look...
Mr. Leviathan , I'm very busy.
- I-I just simply don't have the...
- Wait, please.
My sister, Leanna.
She, uh, she raised me
after our parents died.
She brought an amazing daughter,
Lori, into this world.
They both died
in Chicago, and it feels like...
Well, it feels like
their deaths don't matter.
- Of course they matter.
- Then where's the investigation?
And the charges? The trial?
It's not just Leanna, okay?
Thousands of people died in Chicago.
Why is that m*rder*r
still flying around free?
Yurak was defending the
planet from an alien threat.
How do we know that?
[engine starts]
Okay?
The threat was his own mother.
If he's so innocent,
then open an investigation.
- Let a jury decide. Give us justice.
- [sighs] Mr. Leviathan,
I'm very sorry for your loss,
but there's nothing I can do.
Our laws don't apply
in situations like this.
[dramatic music playing]
[grunts]
[mouse clicks]
[mouse clicks]
[sighs]
[intriguing music playing]
[female researcher] Test 36.
Charging bio-therm power capacitor now.
Okay, it's at 50% charge
and holding.
Complete discharge in three,
two, one.
[gasping softly]
[indistinct conversation]
[gasps]
[female researcher] Of course
there's gonna be inventory miscounts.
At the pace they're working us?
I guess we can thank V.S. Three
for that.
She did kick the crap out of Yurak.
Nah, you saw the tapes.
He stopped fighting.
Uh, yeah, I coauthored the report on her.
She still would have won.
It's bullcrud.
[male researcher sighs]
And what's bullcrud now, Branko?
That they accuse us of making
mistakes or losing equipment
while heroes like him
leave thousands dead in their wake.
- Someone here isn't an Yurak fan.
- Branko's not wrong.
I mean, anyone else smashes
their way into the Pentagon,
they're either dead
or locked away for life.
- He got to walk out... no harm, no foul.
- Exactly.
Maybe you've all forgotten, but
Yurak is the only real w*apon
we've got right now
if more Galra show up.
Till 2A grows up, at least.
[suspenseful music playing]
[Elephant roars]
Aah!
[people screaming]
[grunting]
None of you would eat a dog,
so why is a cow any different?
If I can survive
on an all-plant diet, so can y...
[trumpets]
[groans]
Where'd you even find this guy?
Hey, careful! You got to
look out for other people.
I did. He didn't hit anyone.
He hates listening to me so much.
Who wants to listen
to their older brother?
Danny, keep the fight
away from the restaurant.
If the place gets trashed, we can't
have burgers after you're done.
Got it. Thanks, Lana.
[stammers]
[sighs]
[groaning]
Wait. Are you just using me as a...
- Hey! I'm not your training dummy!
- Sure you are.
[Daniel grunting]
Uh...
[sighs]
[Elephant groans]
[Daniel] Next time,
I want to fight someone tougher.
[Keith] When you're ready.
I'm ready now.
I already fought real villains.
Why do I have to fight
lame-os like the Elephant?
Mom made me fight the Elephant
a bunch of times, too.
It's good practice.
That was before mom did all that... stuff.
Ye-Yeah. Before all that.
Will people here ever forgive her?
[sighs]
Danny, it's... Uh...
I know she did a bad thing
trying to take over the world,
but she saved a lot of people
before that, right?
Doesn't that count?
Yeah, Mom probably
saved more lives than he took.
But those lives don't just
cancel out the others.
So, she never gets to say she's sorry?
She's a bad guy forever?
That's not what Keith's saying.
- It's... It, uh...
- But people think that, don't they?
Hey. Can you blame them?
They don't know about Marmora
or the Galra empire
or anything that happened since Mom left.
All they know is he tried to take over
and k*lled a lot of people.
Why don't you tell them, then?
- You could make them understand.
- Danny. What is this really about?
[mournful music playing]
I think, because of my Marmoran side,
I have, like, a really good memory.
I can remember everything
from when I was little.
Like my dad hugging me.
And mom humming songs
and flying me around the palace.
My dad loved mom, like, a lot.
I know that.
And he was awesome, wasn't he?
Your dad was really smart and brave.
Then how bad can she be if my dad
loved him and had me with her?
Even after mom did all that bad stuff,
he must have known she was good inside.
[sighs]
I still love mom.
But she was two different people.
One was the mom you and I knew
when we were kids.
But the other was a Galra warrioress
who had a mission to do,
even if that meant
hurting a lot of people.
[sighs]
So, which one is the real mom?
[groans]
Yurak!
Where is your remorse?
Have you no shame for what you've done?
The lives you've taken?
You think you're above consequences,
but you are wrong.
You will pay for your crimes
against humanity.
- I, Branko, will make you pay!
- That was much better this time.
[tense music playing]
Then I'm ready.
They'll put me on his level.
Let me store enough power to hurt
him, but there's no going back.
[shaky breath]
I know this is difficult,
but we've tried everything else.
Leanna meant everything to me, too.
[grunting]
Keep going.
Aah!
[grunting, panting]
Aah!
Aah!
[grunts]
That's all of them.
The hammer. [exhales]
[grunting]
Again. Harder.
Harder!
[shouting]
Oh!
[panting]
[laughing]
[sobbing]
I miss them... so much.
Me too.
[baby crying on monitor]
We woke up our son.
I'll go get him.
You get changed.
[Daniel] I wouldn't really call it a fight
since I could have
knocked him out in, like, one second,
but Keith and Lana
say I need to learn the basics,
except I already
learned the basics ages ago.
Ow!
Sure. [laughs] But you didn't
see that coming, did you?
Lana.
Keith was bragging
about you the other day.
He said you aced your
last test at school.
Well, I only got an 84,
so I didn't exactly ace it.
Oh, come on, it sounds like
you're doing well in your courses.
Thanks.
I haven't had much time to enjoy it.
Midterms are coming up,
so my stress levels are... Oof.
I'm sure you'll do fine.
Since Keith dropped out,
I need college updates from someone.
Dinner's delicious, Mrs. Holt.
Thanks for cooking.
Oh, it was nothing.
Family spaghetti recipe,
easy to whip up.
So, your dad tells me
you and Lana started a business.
- How does that work?
- It was Lana's idea.
Um, w-we're on retainer
at Payton Penitentiary,
so if they have a breakout
or an attack or something,
they call us for help,
but it's been pretty quiet recently.
I think the last job we did there
convinced everyone to back off.
[chuckles]
Ah, so your reputation
does the work for you.
You know, when I started in real estate,
there was a bit of a turf w*r going on
in this high-end neighborhood,
but after I went door to door
and introduced myself to the entire place,
I was the only agent
anyone would work with.
It's all about reputation, right?
Yeah, you get it.
You know what I mean.
[laughs] Oh, Gods.
I hated myself as soon as I said it.
Like real estate and superhero-ing
are even in the same universe. [scoffs]
Colleen, it's fine.
Just because we aren't saving the world
doesn't mean our jobs aren't important.
- But they're not the same thing.
- Maybe,
but our lives are still meaningful.
And Keith knows that.
Besides,
it's good for all three of them to realize
there's a world out there
that's not just aliens and supervillains.
Tex, are you sure I'm cut out for this?
- [Tex] Are you saying...
- No, crud, no. I want to be with you.
I'm just... I'm not sure how I fit in.
Keith and Daniel are great kids,
but how can I relate to them?
They save the world.
I can't measure up to that.
No one is asking you
to be their new mom, Colleen .
It's not about measuring up,
it's about showing up.
And as long as you're here,
that's what matters.
- You're incredible, you know that?
- Come here.
(Tex and Colleen are about to kiss before…)
[Daniel] Ooh!
[both gasp]
[chuckles] Let me help you with that.
- [Daniel] Hey, let go!
- What have I said about flying in the house?
[Helena Deland: "Take It All"]
[Branko breathing heavily]
Shh...
Stay calm.
♪ I couldn't... ♪
Shh.
You can do this.
♪ I made it... ♪
Oh, quiznak.
Do it for Leanna and Lori.
♪ The life I ♪
♪ Danced in... ♪
[panting]
♪ And could get enough... ♪
[grunting]
[grunting]
[rock music playing on speakers]
Yes!
I know it's not Thanksgiving,
- but this guy just brought the turkey.
- Ouch.
But nice!
Wow. You weren't kidding.
He really is that good.
Yeah. Remind me why I'm letting
Matt humiliate me like this again?
It's his birthday. He gets to pick.
And you're all giving me
the perfect birthday gift,
which is the look on your faces
as I beat you over and over again.
- [laughs] Ka-pow!
- [Acxa] Matt.
- Oh.
- Oh, relax. She's a good friend,
we go to yoga twice a week,
and you're both adults.
Well, Acxa is, at least.
- Keith. (Acxa hugs Keith) - Acxa. How's it going?
[both chuckle]
- Hey. (Keith sees a woman similar to Lana but with short hair and glasses) - Keith, this is Veronica. Ronnie, Keith.
- Uh, nice to meet you.
- Same. (Keith looks a the Krypto keychain)
Wait... You read Krypto?
- Yeah. Do you?
- Since I was 12.
But you really didn't get it
until you were older.
Exactly, because it's got
so many levels to it.
Uh, i-it's an underrated book,
in my opinion.
[Keith] Why are more people
not saying that?
- [chuckles] I guess we have a type.
- Mm, I guess we do.
Less talking, more bowling.
This shark's got the taste of blood
in his mouth and he's hungry for more.
Let's go. Shoes on, ladies and Keith.
[sad 8-bit music plays]
- Thanks.
- Need a hand?
[pop music playing on speakers]
Uh... sure.
- So, Veronica.
- So, Lana.
Yeah.
[chuckles]
I mean, we're both smiling and bi-curious, so...
things must be okay.
I'm happy for you.
Thanks. I'm happy for you, too.
Take it easy on Ronnie bowling, okay?
No superpowers. [laughs]
I'm really not the threat here.
- W-What's up?
- I don't know.
Some crazy supervillain's
freaking out downtown.
Get back!
I don't want to hurt anyone.
All I want is Yu...
Come on, are we here to celebrate
Matt's birthday or not?
What? I can take a night off.
You know there's other heroes
out there, right?
[panting] Oh.
You're not listening!
This isn't about me!
[woman gasps]
[indistinct chatter]
This is about the thousands of people...
...m*rder*d,
and the countless other lives...
...destroyed!
Why is...
...above the law?
Why does...
...never pay for his crimes?
Where is...
...when people are trying
to put their world back together?!
Okay, buddy, we hear you.
So, what do you want?
What do I want?
[sobbing] I want...
I want the truth.
I want justice!
I want...
[Shay] I want things, too.
And sometimes I don't get them.
So I understand why you're upset.
You want things, but you don't have them.
It's an emotion that connects
all living beings throughout the universe.
- What...? Who are you?
- Oh, you know who I am.
[indistinct chatter]
Oh, you don't?
What, you don't recognize
my horns?
Or the costume that I fabricate
myself with Allura’s mice friends which
appears to be clothing,
but is very much not clothing?
I am Shay,
beloved member
of the Neo Heroes Alliance.
Defeater of evil
and friend to small animals...
but not cats because of allergies... everywhere.
[grunts]
I don't want to fight you.
- I want Yurak.
- [chuckles] Oh.
That's why you said his name
so many times earlier.
Well, it's a little hurtful, but...
Ta-da!
Is this better?
No! Get me the real Yurak!
Since you're getting a little upset,
and there's lightning...
[grunts] ...how about
we take you to prison
and maybe Yurak
can visit you there?
[grunts] Look, I...
I don't want to fight you.
I only want Yurak.
This is your last warning. [grunts]
And this is your second punch.
[both grunting]
[growls]
[gasps]
[Shay screams]
[people screaming]
[police siren whoops]
Yeah, we need backup.
The Branko guy just k*lled...
one of the NHA members.
[sharp exhale]
I... I... I warned her.
I said I didn't want to fight.
She att*cked me!
You saw what happened.
[Shay groans]
[weakly] Shay.
My name is Shay.
Nothing. We're okay.
[Branko groans]
I messed it all up.
No, you didn't.
They didn't follow you home.
- We can try again.
- They know, darling.
The BoMA knows one of us
in the lab stole the discs
and they'll figure out it was me.
We've got a few days at most
before they're here.
Why didn't Yurak show up?
I was on the news.
He would have seen me.
Facing you in front of all those cameras
would have proved your point.
[baby fusses]
[groans]
Then we're finished.
He'll never face justice
for Leanna and Lori
- and all the others.
- Don't give up yet.
Did you forget what's happening
in a few days?
I was so focused on tonight's plan,
the memorial slipped my mind.
Gods.
How could I forget?
What kind of brother am I?
[screaming]
[wailing]
Oh, sorry. Sorry, sorry...
Oh, Daddy's sorry.
He didn't mean to scare you.
Hey, kiddo. Kiddo...
How many speeches
do you think they'll make
in Yurak's honor tomorrow?
He'll be there.
[Lana] Mm-mmm. Don't sit, babe.
We're supposed to leave any minute.
[sighs] Fine.
- Should I even be going today?
- Why would you say that?
I don't know.
This is for the victims of what happened.
Feels like I'm imposing.
You're not going as Yurak today,
you're going as Keith Kogane.
And whether you admit it or not,
you were a victim, too.
(Keith kisses Lana on the forehead as reassurance)
[Colleen] Tex!
We're gonna be late.
Oh, hi, Lana.
Uh, hey, you know,
I know you guys said not to worry,
but we're supposed to be
in Chicago in 30 minutes.
If we're teleporting or something,
I-I have to say...
that might be a bit much for me.
[Tex] Don't worry, Colleen,
we're taking the car.
Oh, thank Gods.
Wait...
Uh... [weak chuckle]
Get in the car before your makeup
comes off or you lose your tie.
- I won't lose it.
- Danny.
Oh, my gosh! [whimpers]
Uh, Daniel, Dan...
Please, do it for me.
[sighs]
Fine.
[groans]
[Colleen sighs]
(Back at MFE HQ, Lotor with the help of Allura’s mice, makes a secret contraction from Allura)
[Shinee: Password]
dou sureba tobira wa hiraku darou
amai sono kokoro no okufukaku
gouin ni kojiakete mo ii no?
mitsumete mo hagurakashite Shut down
Can’t you see me and feel me
kowashitai kono te de dakishimete
Can’t you hear me knocking
konnani kimi dake motometeru nandomo nandomo
Eh oh woo
oshiete hoshii yo kimi no Password Password
Baby eh oh woo
dare ni mo himitsu no kimi no Password Password
[socket wrench clicking]
[Lotor] A little to your left.
But you're not gonna tell me
what this is about yet?
[Lotor] It's a surprise.
Most surprises aren't so...
[scoffs] this.
Okay.
- We're ready.
- Great. For what?
For you to transform.
Uh, you're always the one telling me
and everyone else
that I need to limit my transformations
to life-or-death situations.
This is a life-or-death situation.
Please. Trust me.
And stay within the sensors.
[intriguing music playing]
♪ ♪
Good. Now change back.
[Lo-bot] Cells are approximately
Yeah, tell me something I didn't kn...
- What's that?
- Lost time, I hope.
All these weeks,
you've been working on earrings?
It's an advanced genomic engine, actually.
Miniaturized, hardened
and built around a fusion quintessence battery core.
It has to be close to you to work,
so it either had to be
either a necklace, a bracelet or... a pair of earrings.
I thought earrings was the least strange.
- Well, what does it do?
- Put it on.
Whoa.
[Lotor] The magic curse
that is the source of your power
has a bug in it.
Either intentional or not,
when you transform
back to your human state,
it rebuilds you
with an incorrect temporal offset,
resulting in you losing your humanity
each time you use your powers.
The earrings corrects that
by making a digital copy
of certain cells before you transform.
Then fools the curse
into using that reference
for your transformation back to human.
Altean, please.
Now back.
That felt... strange.
Not bad strange, but strange.
[Lotor] Now the moment of truth.
[Lo-bot] No loss of humanity detected.
[gasps]
- Wait. Does that mean...
- It worked.
I-I thought maybe
I'd need to fine-tune the...
(Allura hugs Lotor out of happiness)
[exhales]
Oh!
But I-I'm not trying to fix you, Allura.
You're perfect the way you are, and...
and if you don't wish
to use this device,
I'll-I'll never bring it up again.
- Lotor.
- Yes?
[gasps] Thank you.
[sighs]
[gentle music playing]
[sighs]
[grunts]
[knocking]
- [Pidge] James?
- Hmm?
You, uh, got a minute?
[chuckles]
I was literally about to come find you.
- So...
- So.
Dinner the other night.
I'm not crazy, right?
There was a... thing between us?
I don't want to say it was magical,
because magic scares me, but, like, half-magical?
- Yeah.
- Ah, I knew it.
- You felt it, too.
- But, uh, that's not why I'm here.
Uh... Uh... oh.
Well, then I'm confused.
Why are you here?
- Because I'm quitting, James.
- [gasps] You're what?!
[mournful music playing]
[woman sniffles]
Thank you all for coming.
We never knew that our streets,
our city, our lives,
our world
would change so fundamentally
on this spot, not so long ago.
[mayor continuing]
Does everyone here hate Mom?
Danny, it's not...
[loud rumbling]
[indistinct crowd chatter]
[gasps]
[grunts] Give me the microphone.
- Aah!
- [Branko] Steven Park.
Amal Shahir.
Elizabeth Volpe.
[people screaming]
Dominique Bassett.
Joshua Saltzman.
Michael Kuzmic.
Lori and Leanna Leviathan.
These are just some
of the 2,341 people
who were m*rder*d here
by Krolia and her son.
Yurak!
Your mother may have fled,
but I know you're here!
Come and face justice
for the lives you've taken!
Come and face... Branko!
You go. Get to safety.
- I'm gonna just...
- Let me handle this.
[grunts]
- Wait a second.
- Lana's right.
That man is disturbed.
- You'll only make things worse.
- [Branko] You coward!
I'm right here!
[grunts]
This isn't about you today,
so let's calm down
before anyone gets hurt.
If you protect Yurak,
you're as guilty as he is.
Okay. You're coming with me.
[both grunting]
No. I am not going anywhere
until I get justice. [grunts]
Oh!
Give her more credit than that.
[pants, grunts]
[Branko gasps]
You need help, not a fight.
And I figured out
you get stronger when I hit you.
[grunting]
[yelling]
[grunting]
You guys can take it from here.
Oh! Hey!
You're that very angry man
from the other night.
- Did you ever find Yurak?
- [grunting]
Where are you taking me?
[tech trooper] Somewhere you can't
hurt anyone else, sparky.
I didn't hurt anyone.
[tech trooper] Yeah, 'cause
you got your butt kicked first.
[grunting]
[inhales, grunts]
[tech trooper] Hey! Stop it.
[tech trooper] I said stop
it or we'll make you stop. [grunting]
Celestia.
Okay, you asked for it, pal.
[horn honking]
[gasping]
[honking]
[tech trooper grunting]
[grunting]
[Branko groaning]
[grunts]
[grunts]
[grunting]
[indistinct chatter]
[somber music playing]
Here.
- In case you want to leave something.
- Thanks.
For everything.
I can't imagine doing this without you.
That's why we have each other.
I never really
thought about all these people.
I mean, I thought about them, but...
...seeing the names,
everyone here for the event, all this.
[sighs] It's, like, so
much more than I thought.
- Yeah.
- Kolivan kept me sheltered from all this.
I guess that was the one advantage
to working with him.
But shouldn't I be seeing stuff like this?
Shouldn't we really understand
the consequences of what we do?
- That guy today...
- Keith, he was unwell.
But maybe that's because of what
my mom and I did to someone he loved.
So, if he had hurt people here today,
wouldn't that still be my fault?
[James] Of all the times to quit,
why did it have to be
when i was just about to ask you out?
[scoffs] You've joked
a hundred times about quitting.
About opening a restaurant or-or
buying a farm or getting a job
somewhere where people aren't
trying to k*ll you every day.
Those... those are jokes.
Like you just said.
- Were they?
- Oh, sure.
Let's quit being superheroes
and just be nobodies.
Sounds awesome.
We wouldn't be nobodies to us.
Pidge...
I don't know.
Oh, I don't want to spend
my last night here
cooped up in your room fighting.
(James and Pidge hold hands)
On the bridge
[gentle music playing]
[James sighs]
I'll miss this view.
You're asking me to throw
my whole life away. You get that, right?
I'm asking you to think about
what you want your life to be,
and maybe that it doesn't have to be
just this until we both get k*lled.
You got shot in the head.
I spent months in the hospital
after a lizard man tried to eat me.
I don't want to go back out there
and just wait for it to happen again.
Because it's going to happen again!
Except next time, we might not make it.
I've done my part.
Now I want to take a risk
on something different. On me.
And... and maybe you.
Uh, and what... this-this all
just came to you now?
I had a lot of time to think while my
bones knitted themselves back together.
- Are you happy, James ?
- Uh, am I happy?
What does that even mean?
Are you happy almost dying
over and over again
so other people
can live the lives we never get?
Uh... uh, I don't get to be happy.
That's just the way it is. (Pidge caresses James’ face)
You deserve better. [James] I know. [Pidge] You and the other heroes know my gender and my history with Lana. But do you noticed my real name? - No.
It's Katie Holt. After I flaked out on Lana, I cut my hair short and changed my name so everyone could ever hate me for what I did.
I erased everything else
about me when I made myself into this.
[sighs]
Pidge Gunderson isn't some secret identity.
It is my identity. It's all I've got.
All I've ever had.
If I give that up,
I won't have anything left. And you would reject me, like I rejected your ex.
[scoffs]
- I don't think that's true, Pidge .
- Yeah, well...
Then I guess you don't know me
as well as you think you do.
[James] Pidge…
[Pidge] (sighs) it doesn’t matter anyway. Lana will never forgive me. And I’ll leave the team without so much as a sign of love from my teammates.
(James wraps his arm around Pidge and Pidge puts her head on James shoulder )
[James] Yeah. [sighs] I know. (Smiles) But you know what, I actually like Katie Holt way better than Pidge Gunderson, even though you guys are the same person. [Pidge] And I like the James Griffin who wasn’t a complete womanizer. (James and Pidge laughed) [James] Hey, I’m sure one day, Lanci will forgive you. But it just takes time. [Pidge] Really? [James] Mmm-hmm. [Pidge] I could kiss you right now, but I’m too short to reach your lips. (James smiles as he swepts her bangs for a bit before he and Pidge itch closer and closes their eyes. Offscreen, James kisses Pidge and picks her up in the process, with Pidge’s leg raised up)
[Branko] It's over.
[sighs]
I failed.
We'll come up with something.
There's still time.
We're out of time!
The BoMA will be here any minute.
I'm not gonna fight them,
but you guys should go.
No.
This isn't over yet.
[suspenseful music playing]
Kolivan would have my head
if he knew about this.
[Keith] I appreciate it, Slav.
This is everything we have on Branko.
His real name is Branko Leviathan .
Until today, he was a researcher
in one of our labs,
which is how he got his hands on
an experimental power storage technology.
It enhances what seems to be
a low-level energy absorption superpower,
making him quite dangerous.
He lost his sister and niece
in the Chicago incident.
We raided his house an hour ago.
Apparently, he's been
tracking you for months.
[sighs] Well, at least I know
who was sending those orbs after me.
I'm afraid those weren't his.
Kolivan was telling you the truth
when he said they weren't BoMA technology.
Ah. Great.
I know you've already done a lot,
but I'd like to meet Branko.
I don't want him hurting anyone else
because of me.
This is awkward, but, um,
he escaped as we were transporting
him to Payton Penitentiary.
- What?
- Don't worry.
We'll have him back
in custody before he can...
Oh, no.
Yurak!
I tried to keep this between us.
Between you...
the k*ller... and me...
the man who will finally
bring you to justice.
But I didn't think your cowardice
would run so deep.
So I took a page from your book.
[muffled screaming]
I hope the life of an innocent woman
is enough to motivate you
to do the right thing.
And if it's not...
[muffled cries]
[Branko] I'm sorry, little one.
- I'm so sorry.
- [crying]
Careful. Go slow.
[ominous music playing]
Remember, they have to believe
I kidnapped you.
It's... it's the only way.
All right.
Once the heat's died down,
I'll find you, 'kay?
Just... stay safe.
[kisses]
[whoosh]
[Keith] You want me?
[footsteps fall]
Here I am.
Just let them go.
[Branko] Leanna Leviathan.
Do you know that name?
How about Lori Leviathan ?
Huh?
[Keith] I know they were
your sister and niece, Branko.
I know this is where they lived.
And I know they were k*lled in Chicago,
along with so many other people,
when my mom and I fought here.
[crying]
I can't imagine what you went through
or the pain you're feeling.
And for that, I'm so sorry.
But hurting other people won't
bring your sister and niece back.
[Branko grunts]
You don't get to lecture me
about hurting people.
[grunting, screams]
[grunting]
[intense music playing]
I know how your powers work.
I'm not gonna fight you.
Why do you get to live
when so many others died?
- What makes you so special?
- Stop. Please.
Not until you stop breathing.
[grunting]
This is just a fraction of the pain
I felt when you m*rder*d my sister!
You're gonna get them k*lled!
You're the one who kills innocent people.
I'm just making sure
you can't ever do it again.
- I'm warning you.
- Or what... you'll k*ll me
like you k*lled everyone else?
[baby crying]
I'm sorry.
I'm getting these people out of here.
Aah!
[Keith] Stay there.
I'll help you in a second.
Are you okay? Did he hurt you?
(Branko’s wife slapped Keith in the face)
- What the heck ?
- You're a monster!
- For the pain you've caused.
- [grunting]
For the lives you've taken.
For everything you've done.
- Die!
- [screaming]
[crying]
Branko!
[screaming continues]
[groans]
[panting]
[somber music playing]
[gasps]
[crying]
No!
[sobbing]
[groans]
Oh, Gods.
[intense music playing]
No. Branko , wait.
Stop! Please!
[both grunting]
[grunting]
This is all your fault!
[Keith panting]
[Branko sobbing]
[Slav] We can't remove the
discs without k*lling him,
so rehabilitation will be...
difficult.
But trust me when I say we'll make sure
something like this never happens again.
It wasn't your fault.
Could I get a moment alone with him?
Branko.
I remember them.
Leanna and Lori.
I didn't know their names before,
but I remember them.
[contemplative music playing]
Things changed for me after Chicago.
At first,
all I could think of
were the people I couldn't save.
But...
that made me bad at being able
to save the ones I could.
So I buried those feelings away.
I think that was a mistake now.
I hope that's a comfort to you.
[Branko] Comfort?
My sister and niece are dead.
My wife and child are dead.
Thousands more are dead
all because of you.
And you think the fact that
you remember them...
that now you're sad about it...
gives me comfort?
No. No, that's...
not what I...
[Branko] Sooner or later,
I'll find my way free.
[ominous music playing]
And then I will find you.
Back on the Koganes’ rooftop
[sighs]
Babe.
Been looking all over for you.
[tender music playing]
I thought... you might want to talk.
[sighs]
[grunts softly]
[sighs]
(Keith rests his head on Lana’s shoulder)
[sinister music playing]
[eerie music playing]
[Throk] Ah.
This will do.
[music]
Notes:
Now for the Yurak War episode, with a twist from canon
Chapter 7: What have I Done
Notes:
Keith Variants-Mark Variants
Mohawk Mark: VF Keith
Omni-Mark: DoTU Keith
No Googles Mark: Cowboy Keith
Veil Mark: Third Dimesion Keith
Goggles Mark: Devil's Due Keith
Sinister Mark: Fullblood Galra Keith
*I think that the Keith I got so far*
(See the end of the chapter for more notes.)
Chapter Text
[Keith shudders, sighs]
[inhales]
Oh, Gods.
Oh, Gods, oh, Gods, oh, Gods...
[tense music playing]
[pained choking sounds]
[gasping breaths]
[choked grunting]
[man screaming]
[groaning]
[mysterious music playing]
[choked grunting]
[groans]
[weakly] F-Fix ...
... me ...
[dramatic music playing]
Go! Destroy everything in your path!
Make them see Yurak!
Make them fear Yurak!
Make them hate...
[dramatic music playing]
Do this and everything you want
will be yours.
[sinister music playing]
In Keith's room, Lana is worried for Keith as she lays on his chest.
[phone scrolling sounds]
Keith. There's nothing
else you could have done.
And that Branko guy will finally
get the help he needs in prison.
The help he needs because the fight
with my dad k*lled his sister and niece?
Or the help he needs because my fight
with him k*lled his wife and son?
Keith. [groans softly]
[sighs deeply]
It's hard, you know?
I know those things weren't
my fault. I really do.
But it...
still feels like...
[inhales]
It's just... It's a lot.
I get it.
I'm canceling dinner tonight.
We'll just do it some other time.
- Wait.
- No, it's okay.
It's done. I did it.
Why don't you want me
to meet your parents and siblings?
What?
You only have me over
when they're not here.
And you just canceled dinner
with them again.
It's not you. It's... [sighs]
You know my parents are...
problematic.
Yeah, but they're still your parents.
- And if we're doing this...
- I don't know if you understand
fully how terrible they are.
I don't understand terrible parents?
[sighs]
Okay. Sure.
I mean, way to zero in
on a guy's main issue.
[both laugh]
[phone ringing, buzzing]
Oh, hold on.
Yurak Inc.
He can be there right away.
What?!
[dramatic music playing]
This is what you call a prison
on your world? [laughs]
[groaning]
Pathetic!
Huh?
I wouldn't even keep you
as a sl*ve in my empire!
♪ ♪
[screaming]
After a year in a Galra prison,
I could use a warm-up.
♪ ♪
[snarling]
I've k*lled you before.
- [groans]
- And I'll k*ll you again.
♪ ♪
[grunts]
Best Tiger.
What chance do you have
against... [yells]
♪ ♪
(Meanwhile, James and Pidge, now a couple, are set up Pidge's new apartment.
Great. J-Just drop it there for now.
[siren wailing in distance]
[groans]
You sure this place is safe?
I gave up my job, not my dignity, silly.
And cheap edges out safe.
Huh. Yeah, well, good point.
- You that happy to be rid of me, huh?
- What? No!
- I'm happy for you.
- Uh-huh.
I was grinning like an idiot, wasn't I?
- That's so not like me.
- [clicks tongue] It really isn't.
- What, was it weird?
- A little.
(Pidge wraps her arms around James' shoulders with James hands on her waist)
Eh, what can I say?
The team's less annoyed with me
now that I've chilled out.
Things with us are downright rad.
For the first time
in my whole miserable life...
I'm kind of in a good place.
Weird.
You know what's another good place?
- Waking up next to you. (which is code for Pidge asking James to move in with her)
- Ho-ho-ho!
Why did I avoid helping
people move so many times?
[boom]
[grunts]
Whoa, what the heck was that?
[car alarm wailing]
Oh, no.
(James changes into his MFE uniform, and Pidge gets her bayard)
Whoa. What are you doing?
Coming with you.
[siren wailing in distance]
If it's really bad, I'll call.
You can't un-quit on your first day, Pidgeon.
[booming continues]
Now lay one on me, chica. (Pidge smirks)
For luck.
(Pidge giggles and kisses James on the cheek. Which led to James kissing her on the lips)
[glass shattering in distance]
- Be careful!
- Ha! Are you kidding?
[grunts]
Check this out!
[grunting]
You're too good for me!
(Pidge adjusts her glasses and smiles, thinking that James will return)
[penitentiary alarm wailing]
[groans] Oh, Gods.
[screaming]
[alarm distorting]
[boom]
[VF Keith cackles]
[grunts]
What the heck?
Get out of here! We're supposed
to cover the whole planet!
Oh, man.
You're the me from this world.
[chuckles]
How... how did you get here?
[singsongy] That would be telling.
[chuckles]
Do you like what I've done
to the place so far?
I said, how did you get here?
I heard you the first time, ding dong.
[grunting]
[grunts]
[groaning]
[grunting]
[screaming]
[grunting]
[straining] Why... are you here?
[grunting]
[groans]
[chuckles]
To make your life miserable.
[choking]
[groaning]
[grunting]
- Wait a second.
- [Nadia] Hey!
There's another one!
We've got to stop these guys
- before it's too late!
- Nadia!
Wait! It's me! Stop!
[grunting]
[grunting]
[groans]
[grunting]
[groaning]
Finally, they see him for what he is.
[VF Keith groans]
quiznaking amateur. [grunts]
There are two of you?
Not for long.
You got that right.
[groans]
Are you kidding me with that?
[grunts]
[groans]
[grunts]
[news anchor] Multiple superhumans,
all resembling Yurak,
are wreaking havoc
in cities around the world,
overwhelming local and government forces.
At first, they were believed
to actually be Yurak,
until reports revealed there are
multiple individuals involved.
It's unclear why
these att*cks are happening
or how long they will continue.
But police are telling everyone
to stay indoors and remain hidden.
We'll keep broadcasting
as long as we can.
We now go live to...
[panting, grunts]
Danny, stop.
- Stop!
- This is big, Dad.
- I can help. I have to help.
- [pants]
You're too young, Danny.
They'll k*ll you.
You and Keith are always
telling me to care about people.
- That's what I'm trying to do.
- No, no.
N-Not now!
[sighs]
Dad, please.
They need me.
[grunts softly]
Mm.
These other... Yuraks,
they might come here, so don't come
back to the house until it's over.
- Find Keith.
- What about you?
I'm going somewhere safe.
[sighing]
[Keith panting]
[strained grunting]
I got to...
I got to find out what's happening.
You guys got this?
Dispatch already has a call into the BoMA.
We'll take it from here.
[gasps]
Okay, team,
let's restrain this guy
before he wakes up.
[gasps, groans]
[shrieking tone]
[Kolivan] Okay, stop.
Quizak, he's dead.
[zapping] [tone stops]
[groans, grunts]
Perfect.
The team thinks they're from alternate
dimensions where Keith isn't so...
- Keith.
- No dip.
And there are how many
of these nightmares out there?
At least 18.
Reports are still spotty,
but they seem to just be
destroying whatever they can.
No pattern or plan that we can detect.
So no way to predict
what they're gonna do next, either.
[Slav] There is some good news, sir.
This Yurak definitely wasn't
as strong as ours.
Then maybe we have a chance.
Then again...
Start the boys making more
of those noisemakers
and get the room back up and running.
We need to respond.
Sir... the engineering wing is gone.
- And how exactly do we respond to this?
- We make calls.
- [Slav] To who?
- Everyone, Slav.
Everyone.
[fast-paced, ominous music playing]
[Viceroy laughing evilly]
[fast-paced dramatic music playing]
It's one way, and we can't bring you back,
so you're on your own
until the calvary arrives.
Be strong, be brave.
And let us know if you die
so we can send someone else.
Go! Go! Go!
[groaning]
Hurry!
[man gasps]
[gasps] Thank you.
Thank you so much.
[woman sighs]
No problem.
[whoosh]
- Finally!
- [woman] Huh?
Kei... Uh, Yurak!
Wait!
Oh. And who do we have here?
[Lana] This is really bad, Keith.
- They're everywhere.
- Caesar on a stick.
What do we do?
[car alarm wailing]
They're all me.
I think we have to take them down,
one by one.
And then we have
to figure out who did this.
There's only one person
who could have done this.
And I already k*lled him.
[thudding]
There!
[grunting]
[yells]
You won't be enough!
Even together,
you're a fraction of my power! (Keith kicks TD Keith)
[grunts]
How 'bout now?
[wind whistling]
[yelling]
[groaning]
Huh?
[slow, ominous music playing]
[grunts softly]
- Huh?
- [Ka-Hor grumbles]
[Ka-Hor] Finally!
- A suitable host for Ka-Hor!
- [whimpering]
[yelling]
The what?
[groaning]
[Ka-Hor grumbles]
No!
I cannot exist outside of my tomb
without a host!
Your people cursed you for a reason.
Maybe think about that.
[Ka-Hor] Bah!
Good riddance to you wretched females!
Yeah, enjoy eternity alone,
you misogynistic jerk.
You're gonna make it, Jane.
I promise.
[groaning]
This is gonna be fun.
[grunts]
[groaning]
[groans]
[bones crack]
Thanks.
I think you fixed it. Ah.
- Now, let's fix you.
- [gasps]
[groaning]
[upbeat, dramatic music playing]
- Huh?
- [groaning]
[both grunting]
I m*rder*d my own mother.
You really think
you're gonna take me down?
[grunting]
[bones cracking]
[both grunting]
[grunting]
[grunting]
[grunting
[ grunts]
[grunting]
Huh?
[grunting]
[both grunting]
[grunts]
[groaning]
Okay, I'll admit,
you're stronger than I thought.
If you hadn't wasted so much time
protecting these losers, you probably
would have beaten me already.
Tell me who brought you here.
Hey.
These two giving you trouble?
back off. I got this.
- Being aggressive doesn't make you cool.
- Go. Lana!
No way. [gasps]
[thudding]
[grunting]
[both grunting]
[gasps]
[grunting]
[TD Keith grunts]
[shouts]
[grunting]
[strained groan]
[both groan]
- You okay?
- Lana... you got to go. I mean it.
[grunting] (DotU Keith slices Lana's leg, but not completely, but left her scarred)
Aah! Aah.
[yelling]
[slow, dramatic music playing]
[sighs] You're a lot different from my Miliana. It's a shame I have to kill her counterpart.
Lana!
[Lana groans softly]
Lana. Lana.
Oh, Gods.
[DotU Keith] Now what, Keith?
You can't save her and fight us both.
Yeah, you're doomed, dude.
[tense, suspenseful music playing]
Huh?
[grunting]
[Kolivan over drone] Keith, bring her in!
Quick!
Sir, with this body,
I can do more out there than in here.
You're just gonna
get yourself k*lled, Slav.
That's what I do, sir.
[dramatic, majestic music playing]
[sighs]
Find Brit.
Link up with him.
And give 'em heck.
[dramatic, fast-paced music playing]
[grunting]
[Cowboy Keith] Oh, yeah! Oh, yeah.
[loud blows thudding]
This is the greatest! [grunting]
[both grunting]
[grunts, yells]
Oh.
[groans]
More of this. Come on.
- [laughing] Holy cow!
- [grunting]
- You guys are so good!
- [grunting]
[gasps]
[grunts]
[yelling]
Glimmer!
[both grunting]
You're a pale imitation of
Yurak, you monster! [groaning]
- [grunting]
- Hey, I don't need more motivation
to k*ll you, but sure, insult me.
Come on.
[both grunting]
[chuckling] Oh. I mean...
Hey, my mom k*lled most
of you guys on my world.
And your cute Balmera friend
wasn't even there.
She's awesome!
Wait. What'd she say
when I shot her?
Um. It-it was, like, so weird, right?
Does anyone remember?
[yells]
[grunts]
[laughs] Eek! Help!
I don't want to not be living!
Wasn't that it, or was...
Oh, oh, oh. Oh, no, it wasn't.
Oh, no! I'm gonna not be alive!
[laughs]
You're a weird little thing, darlin'.
[Rolo grunting loudly]
[groans]
Dude.
You ruined the moment.
[yelling]
Oh. Oh.
[groaning]
[Cowboy Keith grunts]
[Rolo groans]
[Cowboy Keith grunts]
[Nyma grunts]
[groans]
[sighs]
Aw.
Man, I always do this.
I k*ll them too fast, and then it's over.
No t*rture, no screaming, no fun.
- This sucks.
- We're not dead yet.
- Hey!
- [grunts]
[slow, ominous music playing]
[siren wailing]
[helicopter whirring]
[Tex] You need to stay away
from the windows, Colleen.
[soft, suspenseful music playing]
The national guard's
picking up the neighbors.
- May-Maybe we should go.
- I don't want to be locked away
as long as they're broadcasting updates.
We'll be safe here.
- Tex?
- I can't go, Colleen.
- I'm worried about my boys.
- So am I.
(Meanwhile, Matt and Neven are running for there lives, with Matt carrying Neven bridal style)
[Matt] Why did we stay
on campus, Nevie?
Of course an evil Keith from another
dimension was gonna mess this place up!
[distant screaming, shouting]
Your car's this way. Come on!
Are you sure? I barely know where I am.
[gasps]
[distant screaming continues]
[Neven groaning]
You...
you saved my life.
I sure did. [sighs]
[Keith's voice] Dad? I'm hurt.
I need you. Dad?!
Ah, man. I was really looking
forward to k*lling him again.
[Shay groans]
- Shay.
- [groaning]
You gonna make it?
[groaning]
All of my important organ-y parts
are lumped together
in a thing called a-a core.
Since it didn't get punched to goop,
I'll eventually be able
to pull myself together.
Was that too much information?
I'm not even sure I'm awake right now.
Where's Glimmer?
That monster must have k*lled her,
trapped herself in space.
[grunting]
[groans]
Glimmer sacrificed herself to save us.
- So we need to get back in the game.
- Yeah!
Oh, right.
I don't have my legs.
[suspenseful music playing]
I know you're in one of these.
Let's see if we hit the jackpot.
[Lobot] You are aware
I can control my drones remotely.
Yeah, but I also know you well enough
that I can hear a little bit of fear
in your voice, your highness.
[Lotor] I assure you, you're mistake...
Whoa!
- [groaning]
- Who the heck are you?
- Where's the Victorian guy?
- No! Don't!
- Get Allura and James out of here!
- Huh?
[grunting]
[grunts]
[pounding, dramatic music playing]
[grunting]
[grunts] [distant grunting]
[glass breaking]
(Lotor runs to a half-conscious Allura, who de transformed after fighting DD Keith, Lotor carries her bridal style)
Please be breathing. Please be breathing.
[Allura in her human form, kisses Lotor on the lips again, signifies that she's okay)
[Lotor] Oh thank the universe (Lotor hugs Allura)
[James gasps]
[groaning]
Oh, man.
This guy's really gonna get it.
- [groans]
- James, we've lost.
We need to go now.
- Help me carry Allura.
- [grunting]
Well, you're better off
with Ryan.
- [groaning]
- Hey!
Take Lura and Lotor
and get them out of here.
[grunting]
- We're not leaving you.
- [James] No. It's okay.
I've got a plan. [grunting]
Tell Pidge I'm sorry
For not accepting her offer sooner.
Allura weakly walks to James.
[Lotor] Allura, what are you...
[Allura] It's alright, Lotor. I'm not letting my friends die because of this quiznaking imposter.
(Allura gives James a bomb)
[Allura] Take this. It's a new weapon Lotor and I made with the same component used for my earrings
[James] I can’t possibly take this, Lura. I’m running out of ammo, and my rib cage is killing me. Besides, you guys need this more than I do.
[Allura] Are you going to be su1c1d1al, or are you going to keep fighting for the person you love dearly?
[James] I…
[Allura] Before you said the first one, hear me out. When I met you, you were and duncehead and a jerk. But in spite of that, Lotor, Nyma, and many others, including me, never wanted you to die.
[James] But Pidge….
[Allura] Didn’t you say that you wanted to start a life with her? You can still do that. By using the only hope to save us all.
(Allura hands him the bomb and hugs him)
[Allura] A little advice, if you do make it out alive, tell her that yourself.
[James] I will
Now, get out of here! Go! (Lotor, Allura, and Ryan nod at James and leave.)
[James grunting]
Allura.
Even when simping for Lotor, you can be wise when you need to.
[groaning]
Well... that was stupid.
[groans]
Everything about this is stupid.
But I guess we're doing it anyway.
[grunting]
[grunting]
[grunts]
[both grunting]
[yelling]
[grunts]
[dramatic music playing]
[DD Keith groaning]
crud.
[James grunting]
[sighs] That was pointless.
Kind of like your entire life.
[grunting]
- Ouch.
- I'm gonna pop your head off,
and then I'm gonna catch the
others and skin them alive.
[laughs]
[groans]
Um, if you're worried
you're gonna bleed to death
before I k*ll you,
you're more naive
than even the James Griffin from my world.
[gasps for air] Sure. But I'm
the idiot who figured out a way to take you down and live.
- [grunts]
- [DD Keith] Yeah? How?
You're out of ammunition and heavily injured.
[groans] I've got one... thing left. (James bits the stopper before releasing it.
Mm-hmm. And what's that?
Lotor’s quintessence bombs, dumb head. (James throws the bomb at DD Keith)
Hmm?
[expl*si*n]
[Billie Eilish: "When the Party's Over"]
[tires squealing]
Oh, no. Is that…
[sighs]
(James is then protected by and energy field from the weapon and DD Keith is dead)
James: (Weakly) Bullseye
(James passed out from blood loss)
[soft groaning]
[Ryan groans]
James.
♪ I'm no good for you ♪
[grunts softly]
♪ I've learned to lose you ♪
♪ Can't afford to ♪
♪ Tore my shirt to stop you bleedin' ♪
♪ But nothin' ever stops you leavin' ♪
♪ Quiet when I'm coming home
and I'm on my own ♪
♪ Ah, ah, ah ♪
♪ I could lie, say I like it like that...
Still with me, Slav?
Seems that way.
♪ I could lie, say I like it like that... ♪
- Some of me, at least.
- Oh, you're doing better
than most, I'm afraid.
[rhythmic beeping]
[door opens]
[Kolivan] You can't be here, kid.
Those other Yurak know
about this place.
They could come here,
k*ll her to get at me.
- She needs me.
- [Kolivan] We're losing this, Keith.
- The world needs you.
- You've got every superhero
on the planet fighting
for you right now.
Keith, Daniel's out there.
- Your father is out there.
- I said, "No!"
You're gonna have to explain this
to Lana when she wakes up,
- and she's not going to like it.
- I don't care.
I hope you don't regret this.
[door slides open]
- [yells]
- ♪ Nothin' is better sometimes ♪
♪ Once we've both said our goodbyes... ♪
[groaning]
[laughing]
♪ Let me let you... ♪
[evil laughter]
[ominous music playing]
[Throk] Hmm.
Phase one is complete.
Meet me you know where.
[ominous music playing]
I hate coming back to this place.
[Altean Keith] Not all of us k*lled dad.
I liked it here. Reminds me
of playing catch with mom.
Aah!
What is taking him so long?!
[whooshing]
Sorry. I prefer to make an entrance.
Not only have you destroyed his planet,
but you've also destroyed him.
Every single person
who survives will forever think of this
when they remember his name,
even if they know it was you.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, we're awesome.
What's next?
Find Keith and bring him to me.
It's time we were... reunited,
face-to-face.
Uh, how about we don't?
Your stupid plan got most of us k*lled.
[scoffs]
Who cares? They were weak.
I would have m*rder*d them myself
eventually.
Come on! The deal was we would help you,
and then you help us take over
a bunch of other dimensions.
We didn't all make the same deal, man.
I came here to find Dad
and bring her back with me.
Aw. Someone misses their daddy.
- Wah!
- We're all the same person.
I'm sure I'm not the only one.
- I miss Lea. (Another Lana)
- [Hooded Keith] Whatever!
It's all pointless if we're dead, right?
Man, I hate you guys.
We're done. Give us our dimensions.
Now. Or we'll k*ll you.
[VF Keith] Don't be stupid.
If we k*ll him, we'll be
stuck in this pithole forever.
- We'll just t*rture you instead. Duh.
- I can get behind that.
Heck yeah. Love it.
[sinister music playing]
Huh.
I was sure they'd turn on me much later.
How disappointing.
Throk!
You're dead!
Ugh! He can't hear you, idiot.
[Keith exhales]
[door slides open]
We found him.
You still want to sit this one out?
[dramatic music playing]
[Keith sighing]
I knew it was you. [shouts]
Oh, good. You came to me.
- I k*lled you.
- No, you didn't.
[snarls]
I had surgeons ready in another dimension
just in case you were
more than I could handle.
[grunts]
Huh...
Ooh. Smart boy.
You know my tricks now.
Which is why I brought these.
[shouts, grunting]
[exhales]
[panting]
[screams]
Huh?
[groans]
[Throk] Come on.
Try again.
Maybe it'll work this time.
[shouts]
[straining]
[grunts]
[shouts]
Don't worry, Throk.
I'll bring you back.
Once I'm done destroying
everything you love.
[grunting]
[hopeful music playing]
[shouts]
Is this what you wanted?
All of this death and injury?
Just to get at me?
- You, you...
- [air whooshes]
[Danny] Do it. k*ll him,
before he escapes or something.
Look at what he did.
k*ll him so he can never do this again.
What are you waiting for?!
[solemn music playing]
[Throk grunting]
[exhales]
You've given me no choice.
Truer words...
[dramatic music playing]
[laughs]
No!
No!
[panting]
Oh, man. So gross.
[grunts]
Fix this.
I'm getting my Yurak
and we're going back.
This isn't over.
[sinister music playing]
"Technicians."
An appropriate name
for cold, unfeeling monsters.
You're gonna let me bleed to death?
Fix me now!
[Technician One] No.
[grunts]
[beeping]
[Technician One] Promises were made,
Throk,
and we delivered on ours.
[Technician Two] But we now see
your word is without value.
[Technician Three] We had a deal
that you failed to honor.
You do not get a second chance.
[Technician One] You work for us now.
Accept that,
and we will tend to your wounds.
Refuse, and your remains will gift us
endless fascination.
[Throk exhales]
[haunting music playing]
♪ ♪
[news anchor] Los Angeles,
Chicago and New York
are almost completely leveled.
Paris, Moscow, London, Tokyo,
New Delhi, Seoul and Sydney
have suffered similar damage.
The death toll worldwide is already into
the hundreds of thousands,
with some analysts expecting it to triple
in the coming days and weeks.
Not counting the heroes
who gave their lives to save us.
Rescue crews are working around
the clock, and the good news is
many survivors have been found
amidst the wreckage.
Officials report this remains very much
a rescue operation.
All of this still leaves us
with the question... why?
Why were we att*cked?
And what would drive
someone, anyone, to do this?
And why did the attackers
all resemble Yurak?
We're all hoping to have answers,
and we're praying
that those answers come soon.
[somber music playing]
[monitor beeping]
All that time.
All that time,
I thought I k*lled Throk.
All the t*rture I put myself through.
And now, all I can think about
is how I should have k*lled him.
[Kolivan] You probably should have.
Would have saved a lot of lives, but...
you can't blame yourself
for being a good person, Keith.
What if he comes back?
He could find more of them.
More me's.
Yeah, he could.
Which is why we're gonna rebuild.
Find new talents.
Put teams back together.
Fund new research.
And he sure as heck brought
the world together on this.
And we've still got you.
- Yeah.
- [Kolivan] But I'm burying the lede.
You found my dad.
He was at his girlfriend's
house the whole time.
Most suburban areas weren't hit.
Thankfully.
Lana's parents, older brother, and twin sister are on their way in, too.
Keith, we could really use some help
In New York.
Your brother's already there.
[sighs]
After this is over...
We're still not working together.
[door slides open]
Yeah, perish the thought.
[haunting music playing]
♪ ♪
[woman sobbing]
Keith!
[chuckles] Danny.
(Both Keith and Daniel hug)
How do we rebuild from this?
[electricity crackling]
[pained cry]
You.
You!
How dare you show your face here!
- [cries out]
- How much death do you need?
When will it be enough?
[groans]
Leave my brother alone.
- Don't hit him.
- What?
Just don't let him move.
[groaning]
You can't stop it.
[expl*si*n]
[both crying out]
Just hang on
until he uses up all his energy.
[straining] No. No!
No!
No. This isn't right.
Brit, get him out of here.
[contemplative music playing]
Wait...
[sobs quietly]
What's wrong with all of you?
He caused this.
Every dead body you find
is a person he k*lled.
This is all Yurak's fault!
[sighs]
[monitor beeping]
We've got almost all
of Manhattan cleaned up
and ready for reconstruction.
I'm doing everything I can.
But I can't help but think
that Branko is right.
This is all my fault.
Throk did this because of me.
I can't...
I can't ignore that anymore.
I don't know what I'm gonna do.
Oh, uh... [stammers]
Excuse us.
She's our daughter,
and we'd like some privacy with her.
[Keith] With all due respect, Mr. McClain…
[Raechel] It’s okay, we know our Lana.
[Marco] Let’s us watch over her for awhile.
I was, uh, just leaving anyway.
[door slides open, closed]
[door slides open]
- [Rosa] You're Keith, right?
- Yeah.
Sorry, I-I didn't mean to just walk away.
You're here, so you must
know that Miliana has powers?
Yeah, I know.
We were always worried
that something like this...
well, exactly like this...
would happen.
I-If there's anything I can do,
Just let me know.
Oh, that's very kind of you.
The doctor said she's optimistic.
Miliana's injuries aren't as severe
as they could have been.
- That's good.
- You know, it's funny...
Oh, no, it's not funny.
No, that's a horrible thing to say.
It's ironic.
That still doesn't seem right.
Oh, shoot.
There was a girl who lived
across the street from us. Katie Holt.
She and Miliana played together
when they were younger,
but then drifted apart.
We hadn't heard much about
Katie for years now, but, well,
I just heard from Colleen that she is in an internship...
And Lana hasn’t seen her after that, but she hopes that she’s okay, so she could talk to her and be friends with her again.
Now our little girl is alive.
Oh, I'm sorry, dear.
I don't mean to be so morbid, I-I just...
[Louis clears throat]
I should probably go.
[back-up alarm beeping]
[Rolo groaning]
[doctor] He's starting to revive now.
Rolo, can you hear me?
[straining]
Nyma.
[chuckling]
[grunts]
[Nyma crying]
[exhales]
- I'm so happy to see you.
- Me, too.
We're glad to have you back, Rolo.
No.
No, I'm done.
I've given this world enough.
Nyma, I want to start a family...
with you.
[gasps]
[chuckling] Oh, my gosh.
Oh, my gosh.
Y-Yes.
Yes! Oh, my gosh.
I love you so much.
Of course yes.
I love you.
Rolo and Nyma are retiring,
Glimmer is missing and presumed dead.
Allura is in intensive care.
Most other heroes are injured
or out of action.
And I don't think our enemies
will be kind enough
to take a break while we rebuild.
- What about James?
- [Lotor] Currently in a comatose state.
[Keith] Was Pi..Katie aware of this?
[Lotor] I’m surprised you found out her identity. But she is on her way to the hospital.
(Cue to Pidge running down the hallway to where James is until the doctor comes in)
Doctor: Whoa, slow down, ma’am.
Pidge: Where is he? I heard from Lotor that he’s in a coma and suffering from blood loss. So, WHERE THE QUIZNAK IS HE?!
The doctor points at the door in front of her. Pidge stares at the window where James is lying in a hospital bed, with bandages on his torso. Pidge covers her mouth and starts to cry.
Doctor: This must come as a shock, but it’s unclear if he's going to wake up.
Pidge wipes her tears
Pidge: Do whatever you have to save him. If it is a blood transfusion, then I would be happy to give it to him.
Doctor: No blood transfusion is necessary, but...
Pidge: DON'T YOU GET IT?! I almost lost my best friend due to my flaking out on her because of her having powers. I cannot lose the one person who loves and cares about me. Not when we are planning to start a life together. So (Pidge grabs the doctor by the collar), get the wax out of your ears, and (monster voice) SAVE MY BOYFRIEND!
Doctor: (scared) We’ll do whatever we can.
Pidge: (calmly) Thank you!
(Back to Keith)
I don't know what you're proposing,
- I want you to lead the NHA.
- What? No!
There's no way I'm qualified for that.
And I thought I made it clear
That I'm done working for you.
Exactly.
You stood up to me, Keith.
That means something.
It means I'm the wrong guy for the job.
And Lana's still recovering.
Look, if something big comes up, call me.
Otherwise, I'll be helping
with the cleanup.
I'll walk you out.
If you're going for the hard sell,
I'm not in the mood.
[Kolivan] No one is.
- What?
- Look, kid, we've had our differences,
But we're still on the same side.
We're still trying to save lives.
And we're still the good guys.
So if you need someone to talk to...
You're the last person
I want to talk to right now.
[contemplative music playing]
♪ ♪
But...
...thanks.
[straining]
Got another one over here.
[sighs]
[sighing]
[loud whoosh]
[Sendak] Stand ready
for my arrival, worm.
[dramatic music playing]
You were given orders.
You were given time.
You were given more leeway than most,
and yet, I find this planet
unprepared for the arrival
of our Galra Empire.
[gasps]
This isn't a good time.
The Empire anticipated your resistance,
which is why they sent me.
I am Sendak,
and I am your last chance
to fulfill your duty.
You don't understand.
All this?
This is my fault.
So the only thing I want to do right now
is hit something as hard as I can.
[exciting music playing]
Mm. Good.
[grunts]
[crying out]
[music ends]
Notes:
Well I managed to keep James alive in order for Hriffin to continue.
Final episode coming soon
Chapter Text
- [Keith] I knew it was you.
- k*ll him.
- You've given me no choice.
- [Daniel] No.
[Sendak] You were given orders.
And yet, I find this planet unprepared
for the arrival of our Galra Empire.
[dramatic music plays]
[both shouting]
[people screaming]
[car alarm sounding]
[both grunt]
[tense music playing]
[laughs]
[Keith straining]
[distant screaming]
[Sendak] Right about now,
Honerva would be telling you
how the Galra Empire
would turn this wretched planet
into a utopia.
How you would be stupid to resist.
I'll tell you no such thing.
The truth is,
I want you to resist.
I'm not here to save you.
I'm not here to spread the greatness
of the Galra Empire.
I'm here because I enjoy this.
See, to me, there is no greater
pleasure than feeling the warmth
of my fists drenched in blood.
Okay.
That's a start.
[grunts]
[metal creaking]
[grunts]
- Yes. This.
- [choking]
I want more!
[shouts]
- Very good.
- That was just a warm-up.
[dramatic music playing]
[groaning]
[Keith shouts]
[Sendak coughs]
[panting]
[sinister music playing]
Huh?
[dramatic music playing]
[both grunting]
[Keith] You still sure
this is gonna go your way?
Darn near certain.
[shouts]
[Keith grunts]
[Tex] Keith.
[cries softly]
That's not too far away. I can help.
- Danny.
- [groans]
[somber music playing]
Keep moving and keep your distance.
Don't let him grab you.
And if it's too dangerous,
you get out of there!
Understand?!
[cries]
[door closes]
Your boys are strong, Tex.
They have been in these situations
before and made it through.
Not like this, Colleen.
It was never like this.
[tense music playing]
[straining]
[distant siren wails]
[grunts]
[exhales] crud.
[low rumble]
[dramatic music playing]
[grunts]
[Daniel] Keith!
[Sendak shouts]
Ugh, come on.
[gasps]
[Sendak grunts]
[horn honks]
[groans]
Stop.
Listen to me. [panting]
- Just listen.
- [grunts]
[Sendak] Are you crazy?
- [choking]
- [laughs]
You think I'm gonna give you
a chance to surrender?
I am having the time of my life here.
[sinister music playing]
Hey. Hey.
Don't give up.
You can do this.
You've still got a chance.
You just need...
[people screaming]
...the right motivation.
[grunts]
[laughs]
- [chokes]
- When I am done with you,
I am going to k*ll everyone else.
[exciting music playing]
[exhales]
Kogane style foot to the face coming up!
- [grunts]
- [shouts]
And you are?
I prefer to know who I'm dismembering.
[grunts]
[grunts]
[tense music playing]
- [grunts]
- Daniel, get out of here!
[Daniel] We can beat this guy.
I know it.
[panting]
Go!
[Sendak] Idiot.
You need all the help you can get.
The time I spent k*lling him
might have given you a moment
to gather your thoughts.
Maybe even outwit me.
Where is your Galra heart?
Until I see it beating in my hand,
I won't believe you have one.
Show me your power.
Show me your rage!
[groans]
Almost there.
[bones crunching]
[sinister music playing]
- [shouting]
- [grunting]
[panting]
[grunts]
Huh?
[laughs]
[grunts]
If that's all you got...
[spits]
...this is just not gonna end well
for you.
[Kolivan] Now?
This has to happen now of all times?
You got to be quiznaking kidding me.
I've got probably the most powerful
superhuman I've ever seen
beating the living crud
out of what's definitely
The strongest superhero on this planet.
For Celestia’s sake, just give
me some good news, Haxus.
I, uh...
Uh, we're at least two weeks away
from even a trial run.
You have no idea
how dense their muscle tissue is.
It's like cutting through rock.
They're going to be godlike
when we're done,
- but we just can't...
- [Kolivan] Darn it!
[new anchor over TV]
This is a breaking news report.
Footage is coming in
of another unknown attacker
fighting with Yurak along
the east coast of the country.
We don't know many details,
but authorities are asking
the entire nation to be on guard
and stay indoors if possible.
Stay tuned to this station
for more updates as we get them.
Again? We just went
through all this.
When will these people give up?
- Louis. We're in a hospital.
[Raechel] She’s right, Dad.
- Paid for by my tax dollars.
[Marco] Guys, Lana’s stirring.
- Papa?
- Miliana? Oh, my goodness.
Louis, I-I think she's waking up.
I'll get the nurse.
Nurse. Nurse!
[groans] Where am I?
[exhales] You're safe, dear.
[exhales]
[gasps] Where's Keith?
What happened?
- How long have I been out?
- Almost a week.
Miliana, honey, you don't have
to worry. This is a special place.
They're keeping your identity secret.
[Lana] What is that?
Oh, Oh Dios mío. Keith.
Keith? You mean... wait.
That's your boyfriend?
(A heart eyed Raechel squealing in excitement)
[Marco] You sure know how to pick ‘em sis. I gotta say he’s kinda hot…
Raechel growled at her brother
[Marco] … for my sister, I mean
I have to help him.
[dramatic music playing]
- Miliana , don't.
- Lanciera, please calm down.
You can't even walk yet.
Do I look like I need to walk?!
[shouting]
- So far, I've been playing with you.
- [crying out]
Getting to know a new toy.
[exciting music playing]
Let's step things up, shall we?
[pained cry]
Not that I'm not having fun...
[man screams]
...but I am starting to wonder
why they sent me here.
Beating you,
conquering your pathetic planet.
It's too easy.
Fun, but easy.
- [grunts]
- [crying out]
[groans]
[Sendak]
I've met your mother , you know.
She showed so much promise
when he was younger.
Now she's dead,
ex*cuted just before I left.
[groans]
It's sad, really.
I would have loved to have
seen the look on her face
after I told her that I k*lled you.
[groans]
My mom?
[grunts] Eat one, you old sack of yarnballs.
[exciting music playing]
- Ah.
- Come on, hurry.
[groans]
He'll k*ll you, Danny.
Get out of here.
You can't fight him alone.
But look at him. He's furry and old as dirt.
We could take him down together.
[Sendak] I'm old, not weak.
But thanks for coming back.
I'm gonna split you in half
and eat your heart.
How's that sound?
[ominous music playing]
I think that sounds like a bunch of...
[grunts]
Get away from him!
Take a break while I focus on the boy.
[cries out]
[groans]
[groans loudly]
[coughing]
[Danny cries out]
We're not done yet.
[bones creaking]
[pained cries]
You feel your body starting to rip?
First your muscles tear,
then your vertebrae, they separate.
If you're able to focus through the pain,
it's your skin next,
pulled to its breaking point,
just as it starts to rip.
[continuous cries of pain]
This is going to be amazing.
- [straining]
- [Danny crying out]
No!
Ha, faster than I thought.
No matter, I'll eat your heart instead.
[groaning]
[pained grunt]
[coughing]
Get him ready for transport.
Hurry. [Danny groans]
[gasps]
[Keith and Sendak grunting]
Caesar on a flagpole.
Slav, tell Tex that Daniel's alive
and we're bringing him in.
[Slav] Yes, sir. Also, Lana's awake
and asking to speak to you.
Says it's urgent.
He's a Galra, Lana.
The strongest one we've seen yet.
Our guys think he would even
take Lia down.
And you're not exactly ready for the field
because of the last Galra
who came through here.
My powers gifted to me by the Altean Queen can beat this jerk, Kovi,
so I might be the only person on Earth
who can stop him.
And Keith's out there, alone.
- Lana, don't ask me to do this.
- You don't have a choice.
[ominous music playing]
Look behind you.
[grunts]
I don't want you to miss this.
[indistinct chatter]
[alarmed screams and shouts]
[dog yelps]
[boy screams]
Enough!
No. Please.
Get away from my samurai, ¡Eres un monstruo de preguntas y respuestas! (You quiznaking monster!)
Ah, good idea.
- Keith!
- Get out of here. Go!
[grunts]
(Sendak scratches Keith’s leg with his claws)
[screams in pain]
[screaming]
Such concern for others' safety.
You really are pathetic.
Keith! Baby, hold on!
Yah!
[cries out]
You've got problems of your own, kitten.
[Keith groaning]
(In retaliation, Lana closes her eyes, then opens them as the glow a shimmery sapphire blue and her marks appear. In typical sailor moon fashion, she transforms into her a new Altean outfit consisting of a blue and white sleeveless shirt with a collar and diamond hole on the cleavage of her chest and white shorts)
[grunting]
Cute.
[straining]
What?!
[Lana] Like my boyfriend’s power, my Altean abilities also came from the cosmos.
I've got all kinds of tricks.
[Sendak cries out]
[Sendak grunts]
Ah, clever.
[groaning]
[Sendak] But I hear you breathing hard.
How long can you keep this up?
[panting]
[grunting]
You're already getting tired.
Tired of your CS.
[dramatic music playing]
Yah! Yah!
[Sendak crying out]
[shouting]
[pained cry]
(Sendak suddenly de transforms Lana before choking her with one hand and stabbing her in the stomach with his sword with the other hand, leading to Lana coughing up blood)
[chuckles]
Hyah!
[exhausted gasp]
[grunts]
- [chuckles]
- [Lana gagging]
So pretty.
Such a waste.
A wounded Lana falling from Sendak’s grasp into Keith’s arms)
[Keith] No!
[groans]
[panting]
Lana, please.
[gentle music playing]
I can't do this without you.
I can't live without you.
Please.
Please, please, please.
Please.
[Keith crying]
- [Lana groaning]
- [Keith] Please, please, please.
[Keith sobbing]
Lana! Please.
[Lana] (weakly) Keith..I’m so..rry..
No, no, stop.
Don't try to talk, okay sweetie?
Kolivan!
I need you, Kolivan!
Please, please keep breathing for me, honey. Just…
[crying]
[Sendak] Aw, such a strong bond.
Galras have nothing like this.
It's a weakness, really.
Delicious.
Oh, I am beginning to understand
your affinity for these lowly creatures.
Lana? Lana...
Not long now, huh?
If you've got anything to tell her,
I wouldn't wait.
[dramatic music playing]
[Sendak] Oh, too late.
Good.
Now, while I have your attention,
I want to thank you, Keith.
Really.
You know, it's not often
I get to cut loose like this.
Usually there are
so many mission parameters,
so many things not to destroy.
People not to k*ll.
But for whatever reason,
and I don't really care why,
I was ordered to take control of Earth
by any means necessary.
You did something to make us angry,
and I thank you for it.
This has been an immense joy.
[Keith] I don't care how strong you are.
I don't care how fast you are.
I can see the future.
You don't live to see tomorrow.
[Sendak laughs]
After all I've done,
after all this,
you still think you can thr*aten me?
I dare say, child.
You are starting to impress me.
Do your worst.
[panting]
[soaring music playing]
[shouting]
[groaning]
[growls]
Now we're getting somewhere... Ah!
[furious howl]
[grunting]
[bones crackling]
[laughs]
Getting mad doesn't make you stronger.
That's not how it works.
[screams]
Get off me!
Darn. (Lana wakes up as she starts healing herself with her powers, her wounds closing as she now is wearing a white camisole dress)
[grunts loudly]
Die!
[exhausted panting]
[gasps] (Keith looks a the recovering Lana encasing herself in her magic)
Pay attention!
[Keith choking]
[hisses softly]
I am so lonely.
All the other Galras are
scared of me.
No one talks to me.
No one wants to be my friend.
They think I am unstable.
They send me from planet to planet,
committing atrocities in their name.
And as I get better at it,
they fear me more and more.
[soft sigh]
I am a victim of my own success.
"Sendak." The Galra word for conquer.
I don't even get a real name,
only a purpose.
I am capable of so much more
and no one sees it.
Some days I feel so alone
I could cry, but I don't.
I never do.
Because what would be the point?
Not a single person
in the entire universe would care.
[ragged gasping]
Take it to your grave.
[fierce grunting]
[choking]
[Lana] Keith!
[majestic music playing]
(Lana used her powers to blast Sendak)
[grunts]
[agonized screaming]
imbécil. (Lana faints and Keith catches Lana in his arms)
[groaning]
Lana?
How?
This time...
- This time I'll make sure she's dead. (Keith turned into his galra form again)
- Don't touch her!
Got more than enough fight
left in me for you, boy. (Sendak breaks Keith’s sword and scratches Keith’s chest)
[screaming]
See? More than enough.
Not enough.
Not nearly. (Keith punches Sendak)
- [Sendak groaning]
- Is this what you wanted?
Are you enjoying yourself?
Still having fun?
Answer me!
Ah.
I take... the good with the bad. (Keith then headbutts Sendak before stepping on his face into a bloody pulp before turning back to normal)
[fierce screaming]
[panting, gasping]
Lana? (Keith weakly walks to Lana, whereas Lana tries to get up before falling in her boyfriend’s arms again)
[pained groaning]
Lana?
- Keith?
- [soft gasp] You're alive.
So are you.
I... I love you.
Oh.
I love you, too.
I thought...
I thought you were...
Keith?
Keith.
Hey. Is my...
hair messed up?
[hopeful music playing]
Huh.
[Keith] Lana.
Keith.
- Wake up.
- Ah... Lana?
[weak groan]
How long have I been out?
- Three days. You were pretty hurt.
- What happened?
You don't remember?
No...
I remember everything.
I remember...
- I remember that you died.
- No, I didn't die.
- I just got really close.
- How?
It's... complicated.
I was given powers by the Altean Queen
when I was young,
but she put in mental blocks
to limit what I could do.
That's the only reason
I can't change sentient matter.
But when something
really traumatic happens,
it overrides those blocks
and I can use my powers
without any limitations.
It happened once before
and I've been meaning to tell you,
but the time was never right.
Almost dying was stressful enough
to allow me to rebuild my entire body.
- I would have died without you.
- Me, too.
[Haxus] There's so much work
involved in rebuilding these bodies.
We're inventing new tools to do it.
It simply can't be rushed.
Wh-What the quiznak are you talking about?
Did you see what that
monster did to Yurak?
He was just one Galra,
and I bet now that he's dead,
there's gonna be a whole lot more
on their way here.
I had, of course, already considered this.
- But hearing it put so bluntly...
- Good. I don't care what it takes.
Get 'em finished, Haxus.
[intriguing music playing]
[Haxus] Instead of dinner and a movie,
- I think we'll be working tonight.
- I gathered.
(Keith and Lana are cuddling in Keith’s hospital bed)
[door opens]
[Colleen] Um...
- Hi?
- Uh?
- Um...
- Dad?
- Let me just...
- It's fine, Lana.
We all need a little comfort these days.
It's okay, Dad. I'm okay.
- [soft gasp] I am so sorry.
- Why?
For everything.
When I married your mother, I...
I didn't know the life I'd be giving you,
the responsibilities you'd have.
I think back on every time we asked,
"Did you get your powers yet?"
How hopeful we were?
How disappointed you were
when it hadn't happened yet.
And it just...
it disgusts me.
I see you out there, getting hurt,
fighting for your life, and...
- ...it's my fault.
- Dad, it's not your...
I could have taken you away from all this.
- Dad.
- I shouldn't have let your mother
- convince me it would all be okay.
- Dad.
You did everything right.
Everything.
[Tex sobs softly]
Keith, I love you so much.
[Keith sighs] I love you, too.
How's Danny?
He's okay.
He's just down the hall.
My staff can barely keep him in bed.
Sorry to interrupt.
I just heard you were awake.
- I wanted to thank...
- Where's Sendak?
Huh. Was that his name?
- He's dead, Keith. You k*lled him.
- Where's his body?
[hisses]
Burn it.
On the other side of the hall, James then wakes to Pidge holding his hand. With Lotor and Allura standing behind her)
[James] (groans) What—happened?
Pidge: (gasps) James..(happily) JAMES. Thank goodness your alive (Pidge gives James a bone crushing hug)
James: OW, OW. RIBS, RIBS.
Pidge: I’m sorry. You gave us a scare back there. I’m just so…(Pidge starts to cry)
James: Hey, now. No more tears, Pidgeon. Even though it’s seem convincing that Neems’ fake ones.
Pidge wipes her tears.
James: Why don’t you come sit with me on the bed.
Pidge: I don’t want to crush you…
James: It’s okay.
(Pidge lays on James’ chest with James’ arms around her)
Pidge: Hey, why did you choose me?
James: hmm.
Pidge: I mean…I’m not as pretty as Allura, Lana, heck, even Nyma. But you choose me. Why?
James: Well, let’s just say, you changed me. Well, you and me getting shot in the head did. I was also thinking, after I almost died fighting fake Keith, I realized that I was going to die without saying I love…
Pidge: I know. I also don’t want to live in a world without you.
James: Me either. If I’m going to die for the third time, I’ll die with the one girl who cares about me. And it’s you. Even if it means retiring from being a hero.
(Pidge blushing at this)
James: So Katherine Pidge Gunderson Holt, will you go on this life journey with me?
Pidge: Is this a way of saying that you wanna move in with me, get married, and have a bunch of Griffins flying around…
James: Well, pigeons too.
Pidge: (sigh) Then yes. I will go on a lifetime journey with you.
(Pidge climbs up James waist to hug him, before both of them resorted to making out with James sliding to Pidge’s waist and Pidge gently grabbing his hair)
Ryan: (groans) Gross. Three days out of a coma, James and you, and Pidge are already canoodling with each other.
James and Pidge stop kissing each other and blush
Jidge: Ryan!!
Pidge: (stuttering) W-We weren’t
James: (stuttering) I-I’m already injured for that.
Pidge climbs off the bench
Pidge: I gotta go s-somewhere. Bye.
Shiro: Anyway, welcome back, James. We heard that you are planning to retire after you get discharged from the hospital.
James nodded
Allura: (to Lotor) You know, it was really sweet of you to convince Pidge to come to the hospital after James’ recovery.
Lotor: I was just putting myself in her shoes. If you nearly died without me there, I would never forgive myself.
(Allura leans on Lotor’s shoulder.)
Allura: I love you, Lotor Bridgeon.
Lotor: As do I, Allura Leonhart. (Lotor kisses Allura’s head)
Pidge: (sighs) Close.
Lana walked by Pidge
Lana: Hi
Pidge hugs Lana
Pidge: It’s good to hear from you again after so long. How are things?
Lana: Good
Pidge: So you heard about me and James…
Lana: It’s okay. I’m not one of those possessive Latina ex-girlfriends after their best friend started dating her toxic ex boyfriend.
Pidge: (groans) Oh thank goodness.
Lana: Hey don’t worry. James was my first love. But he wasn’t my true love. I already found that in a mullet-haired samurai who is recovering from his injuries. And if it wasn’t for him dumping me…
Pidge: He would’ve never met me. I think I changed him somehow. Thanks Lana for your support, even though I flaked out on you.
Lana: I forgave you guys a long time ago.
Pidge and Lana hugged each other again.
(At Keith’s place, Lana helps Keith through his bedroom window)
[gentle music playing]
[crickets chirping]
[grunts]
(Keith and Lana started kissing each other before Lana loosened his hair and walked him toward his bed)
[Lana chuckles softly]
(Lana unbuttoned her shirt and took it off, leaving her in a white sleeveless tube top, showing off her scar on her smooth stomach. Keith blushed, smiling and admiring the beauty before him as he is taking off his jacket, but winces at his chest scars.)
[chuckles]
[grunts] Lana crawls behind Keith on the bed, kissing his cheek to heal him.
This is gonna be awkward.
(Lana uses her powers to remove Keith’s jacket and shirt, and sat them on the floor)
[laughs]
I don't think I'll ever get used to that.
(Keith gently lays Lana down on the bed, Keith’s one hand entangled with Lana’s. Then Lana touches his mark before she wraps her arm around his shoulder, kissing him as Keith kisses her back. Lana’s marks glowed once again. Offscreen, Keith’s folded jacket and shirt began shimmering blue, hinting at what’s happening with Lana’s powers)
[Nine Inch Nails:
"Every Day is Exactly the Same"]
♫ ♫
[squeaking]
[screeches]
♫ I believe I can see the future ♫
♫ Because I repeat the same routine ♫
[squelching, squeaking]
♫ I think I used to have a purpose... ♫
Not long now.
♫ Then again,
That might have been a dream ♫
♫ I think I used to have a voice ♫
♫ Now I never make a sound ♫
♫ I just do what I've been told ♫
♫ I really don't want ♫
♫ Them to come around, oh, no ♫
♫ Every day is exactly the same ♫
♫ Every day is exactly the same... ♫
Mm...
Muh...
More!
♫ And there is no pain... ♫
[technician] It is done.
♫ Every day is exactly the same... ♫
Thank you.
Now, what do you want?
[technician] Viceroy Throk,
you have witnessed what our
ambitions have done to our world.
And what we have had to do
to ourselves to survive here.
You want a new home?
Fine.
[technician] That is only
The beginning of the delights
we will achieve together.
[crow cawing]
[Slav] Sir, I know you're not
always concerned about my opinion,
but is this really a wise decision?
[Kolivan sighs]
We don't have a choice, Slav.
He's in a 400-ton block
of tungsten-steel alloy,
six miles underground.
If he so much as twitches,
This whole place explodes.
And as soon as he regains consciousness,
he's gonna tell us everything
about the Galra Empire.
And how to stop them.
[Danny] I finally get out tomorrow!
I can help you with fixing up the cities.
- What?
- [groans]
- You don't even care.
- I do care. I just...
There's still a lot going on, Danny.
I know, and I can help.
I'll listen to you and everything.
I promise I'll be good.
That's kinda why I'm here.
You were right.
You were right about the Hordes.
You were right about Throk.
They hurt so many people,
ruined so many lives.
Throk almost k*lled you and Dad, even.
So if anyone else ever puts my family,
or anyone I love, at risk...
...I won't hesitate to k*ll them.
[disembodied whispering]
Hrm...
[approaching footsteps]
I am summoned.
[sizzling]
Forgive me, lord.
Would not dare awaken the great beast
if didn't bring... welcome news.
Speak, Demon.
Before I recall how I long to savor
The gnashing of flesh in my putrid maw.
Have means to restore you
to infernal throne.
Surface dweller of great power,
likes of which this planet
has not been seen for eons.
- A surface dweller, you say?
- Yes.
With abilities that far exceed any other.
His blackened heart will be bound
to your service, dark one.
- How?
- Have discovered means of conjuring him.
Here.
[dramatic music]
Notes:
What’s in store for Next Season
•Lana power’s being wonky due to a certain upcoming pregnancy
•Jidge’s couple shenanigans after James retired from hero work.
•After the Galra war, Texleen possible break up with Krolia apologize to Tex for what she did and a make up mating session in later episodes.
•Danny growing even older and meeting a certain redhead Altean princess on his journey.
•Lotura growing closer.
Lana’s battle outfit: https://pin.it/1TgJ9fz5R
New season coming soon
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