Defenders of the Universe - SU/VLD (Adopted by jorge.Fuentes18)

Chapter 27: Preparations

The Castle of Lions made its way to Balmera X-95-Vox with the accompaniment of The Ark of Taujeer, some ships from Hoarfrost that looked like they were a rushed repair, and recently rebuilt and repurposed ships from the Mer-people that looked like mechanized sharks. All the allies... friends that have been made since the beginning were all here; united together for the final battle against Zarkon.

"Princess, we are almost at the Balmera," Coran advised from his control panel. "And are scheduled to arrive in just a few doboshes."

"That is good to here," Allura said.

The Princess smiled at the agreement from the animals before turning back to her advisor. "I hope we're able to get a crystal big enough for all of this," Allura said as she activated her comms. "This is the Castle of Lions to all other vessels, how are you all doing?"

"This is the Arc of Taujeer." Baujal's voice answered over the comms. "My people and I are doing fine."

"There is plenty of water within our ship." Queen Luxia stated over the comms.

"We're doing good." One of the Hoarfrost aliens assured over the comms.

"Has there been any word from the Paladins?" Baujal asked.

"We received contact from Lance, Keith, Amethyst, Pearl, and Pidge a little bit ago," Krolia informed over the castle's comms. "They have Slav and are heading to Olkarion as we speak."

"Anything on Stevonnie, Shiro, Bismuth, and Peridot?" Luxia questioned.

"Negative." Ulaz's voice stated. "We haven't received word from them yet."

"I have no doubt my scientifically accurate instructional video was of great help." Coran confidently stated.

"I'm sure it was quite informative." The Princess replied in a deadpan tone.

"They're still probably collecting the scaultrite." Matt optimistically stated. "Based on the plans, they'll need a lot."

"Even with Slav's help, it'll take some time to be at one-hundred percent," Coran explained. "But it will be ready in time!"

"I hope so," Allura said with a worried sigh.

"Is everything all right, Princess?" Kolivan asked. "You sound unsure?"

"It's nothing, Kolivan," Allura replied. "I was thinking about my father. He gave his life to try to keep Voltron out of Zarkon's hands, and now we have a chance to defeat him. I... I don't want to fail. We can't fail."

A moment of silence went by as Coran turned around and looked at the young woman he considers a daughter.

"You know Princess; your father would be proud of you." The advisor honestly stated. "It wasn't that long ago we found out Altea... was gone."

"I never felt so alone," Allura stated in a saddened tone.

"Nor have I," Coran admitted; walking over to the Princess and placing a hand on her shoulder. "And we could have easily given up. However, we didn't. You didn't. Now, look at us. We reformed Voltron. We freed the Olkari and the Balmerans, rescued a colony, saved an entire species and gained new allies that are now working alongside us."

"He's right," Matt said in agreement.

"We have allies and a chance." Thace weighed in.

"And that's what is going to defeat Zarkon," Ulaz stated.

"Thank you," Allura responded with tears in her eyes. "Thank you all."

"Um... I hate to interrupt." Baujal said over the comms. "But we've arrived."