A.N. So much obsession over these two fandoms so a crossover was sure to follow. I'm sorry ahead of time for any confusion for the update. Also this update deals more in building the relationship between the Lombaxes, Alteans, and Voltron.
Disclaimer: I do not claim rights to either Voltron or Ratchet and Clank. All rights belong to proper creators, I only claim rights to the story.
All We Know Is Gone
The Lombaxes had long served in an alliance with the Alteans. After their home on Fastoon was destroyed and they were left with no option but to flee, the race of inventors found refuge with the planet of Altea. During their stay multiple groups discussed ways in which they could repay the Altean generosity. Though many of the Lombaxes aided in the creation of new Altean technology most felt that would not be enough. So it was through the collective thinking of the inventive race that the Praetorian guard was suggested to the king.
After years of finalizing plans for the new line of defense, the Praetorian Guard was finally announced to the people of Altea and a new sense of security washed over the people.
Among all members of the guard the best soldiers its ranks had to offer were without a doubt the Lombaxes who answered to Alister and Kaden. Both were fierce, and while Alister was a great fighter, it was Kaden who present amazing ideas to better the level of protection they could provide, to new technology that would help not only them, but hopefully others among the planets scattered across the universe.
When growing up Angela always had dreams of joining the Praetorian guard and working beside its two best soldiers. So when she was sitting in a classroom reading a text about all the values that the Praetorian guard believed in she felt a little doubt that that is what she truly wanted. In the end she made it through the lessons and the training and was sitting with other new recruits just like her waiting for their placement into the guard.
In her mind she was going over all her lessons, all of her grades, trying to figure out her placement among the recruits, hoping against everything that it would be within the top ten of the new recruits. She sat a little taller and THE Alister and Kaden took the stage, there to address the top ten that would join their ranks in the castles personal guard.
She listened with rapt attention as they started listing off the names, either was she knew she would either be listed off early on or not at all due to them reading off the names in alphabetical order by last name. There were three names listed already by the time they got to the C's, a buzz in her ears made it almost impossible to hear the names as they called them off. But clear as day she heard Alister's voice call out "Angela Cross", the Lombax next to her was pushing at her towards the stage.
Angela made her way to the stage, and stood beside the rest of the recruits as they waited for the last six to be called. After that was done Kaden address the remaining recruits. "Thank you all for joining our ranks, I'm happy to see some many faces who remained through the years it took to make it here." He turned to the ten on the stage. "And to you, you showed exemplary work during the training, lessons, and simulators for this you are rewarded with the chance to work as the personal guards to the royal family."
He turned back to address the entire group. "Now please understand that, just because you are now part of the Praetorian Guard, that doesn't mean you can slack in any way. Our people just as much as the Alteans rely on you so we request that you take the position seriously." All recruits nodded and saluted the two generals and Alister directed the ten from stage as another general stepped up to address those that remained.
The ten new recruits followed Alister as he led them to the Altean Royal Palace, as new guards to the royal family they first had to meet those they were protecting. The trip to the palace was silent and Angela looked to the other recruits taking in the individuals that she would be working with. Then she felt a tap on her shoulder.
When she turned she saw none other than Kaden standing next to her, smile on his face almost stretching ear to ear. "Ms. Angela Cross?" Her mind was going as a hundred miles per second, did she do something wrong? Was there a mistake?
Kaden must've taken notice as he smiled. "Hey, don't worry, just wanted to say that I read your file." He held up the file in question. "Ranked top in your class, and some of the ideas you posed." He paused and looked at her. "I'd love to talk to you about those someday." Angela nodded, shocked that Kaden had complemented her, then she realized what he said and nodded. "Thank you sir, I'd love to discuss my ideas with you sometime." Kaden smiled. "I'll be looking forward too it but right now, we have to focus, we're nearing the castle."
She turned and saw that she as he said they were standing before the massive castle, elegant in its white and blue coloring and with a welcoming presence. The group followed Alister up the stairs and into the building. They stopped in the first chamber as they saw the King, his daughter, and the advisor were already there to greet them.
All the new recruits stood tall before the royal family, saluting them, next to Angela Kaden lightly laughed as the king made a placating gesture. "Please at ease, you are welcome here in the castle, and I wish to know you as who you are, rather than the soldier you've all worked so hard to be."
The recruits slowly dropped their salute, unsure whether it was a test or he was sincere. Angela was the first to step forward and speak. "I'm Angela Cross." She was about to salute again, but caught herself and dropped her hand. "It is an honor to meet you sir." She finished as she stepped down, though not before she caught the princess' eyes and a smile passed between the two.
Like all Personal guard she was given a room in the palace, and over the days to come she grew accustomed to the life she had while staying there. In total, including her, there were sixteen guards that patrolled the castle, four patrolling at a time. During the time in between her shifts she was usually either in the kitchen, the training area, or discussing her ideas with Kaden when he was also between shifts.
Right now though she was in the training area, her arms tired, and her lungs sore. The gladiator was set to a mid level, something any self respecting guard could beat, but that coupled with the droids that buzzed around the area it was getting to be difficult to keep up.
"How often do you come down here?" a voice called from behind her. Angela turned and stared at the slender form of the princess. "End simulator!" Angela called as she neared the princess. "Allura, what brings you down here?" She asked as she stopped before the princess' form.
Allura smiled. "I was curious when your next patrol starts." Angela stared at the princess. "My next patrol?" Angela removed her pocket watch from her belt. "Hmm, I have about 4 universal hours before my next patrol, so for Alteans that would be about 4 turns?" Angela questioned, she never really had to use the altean clock before she arrived at the place and was still learning, though it helped that Allura was willing to teach her.
"That's great, I was wondering if you would accompany me to town." Allura requested, grabbing ahold of the female lombax's hand.
"But Princess, I'm not on patrol yet, I'm sure one of the others would be more than happy to go with you." Angela explained. The princess pouted. "Yes I am aware, but I feel like the others are to stiff around me, they don't seem to know how to relax, or address me as a friend."
Angela nodded. "All right, though we can't spend all day there than, and if Kaden or Alister ask, you can explain." Allura laughed, "Of course, thank you."
Angela didn't trust him, though the Galra seemed trust worthy enough there was something about him she didn't like. Something in his demeanor. He also seemed to be knowledgeable in Lombax technology, and building practices. He had come to Altea with a suggestion for a weapon that he proposed would have to power to not only defend one planet, but rather the whole universe. A weapon that would only work with the teamwork and understanding of five different pilots working as one.
Angela stood at the back of the meeting chamber listening as the king, the Galra individual and a few chosen lombaxes discussed the plans. The plan itself was amazing but there was something about the Galra that just felt wrong to her.
Alister stood over the bed as the individual slept, unaware how much damage was done, the female's mate sat next to her, hand gently stroking hers as comfort. Though if it was for him or her Alister couldn't tell.
The attack had been unexpected, but due to her fewer causalities were listed. Because of her sacrifice though she lost something she'd never get back.
As the female started shifting Alister left the room, giving the two mates the privacy they would need for the conversation to come. The last thing he heard was a groan the escaped Angela's form as she sat up.
Alister and Angela stood, watching proudly and their fellow guardsmen and friend stood before the green lion, the construction of Voltron complete and the new Paladins found. Kaden stood proud of his new position. Next to him stood the Altean Paladin, chosen to pilot the Blue Lion. There were others and standing behind them all, towering over them stood the Zarkon.
The galra who had first suggested the creation of the Universes Defender stood in his black armor, marking him as the head and leader of Voltron. The King congratulated all the new Paladins and announced a feast that would be held due to the completion of Voltron, as well as in the honor of the new Paladins. During the feast, Angela kept an eye on black paladin. Though he hasn't shown anything to raise her suspicions she still felt something was off.
She had shared her concerns with her mate, the only person who would ever truly share her thoughts with. Though he didn't share her concerns he understood them and would help her work through her concerns.
It wasn't even a full Quintent before Zarkon showed his true colors and Voltron could no longer form. Alister watched in horror as the Black Lion of Voltron turned against the others. The Blue Lion was at risk and just before a fatal blast was fired from the Black Lion, the Green Lion appeared as if from no where and took the blast head on. Alister and Angela watched in shock as the Green Lion crashed in front of them.
Alister was the first to move, racing to the powered down machine, hoping against everything that his friend was still alive. Angela was quick to follow and the two approached the Lion, already seeing the massive damage to the outside and both could feel the remnants of the electrical pulses that coursed through the machine.
And without power, the lion would not open. But seeing the blast, and seeing the impact there was no doubt as to what had become of their friend.
She stared at the flaming background that was Altea. Angela watched as Lombax and Altean alike ran for any kind of cover. Many of the Praetorian guard were already occupied trying to diffuse the situation in the cities. She looked around searching for the familiar grey and black fur of her mate or the white and red of Alister. She ran calling their names, hoping against anything that either one of them would hear her over chaos.
"Angela!" She turned and ran to Alister. The guard stood with his wrench held in a tight grip. "We have to get to the palace!" Alister yelled over the cries and screams. Angela was only half listening as she scanned the area for her mate. Alister grabbed ahold of her shoulders, catching her attention. "Angela, we will find him, but right now we must get to the palace."
Angela stared at the general, frozen as the cries continued around her, then nodded. It killed her inside turning her back on the children and innocent individuals that were caught up in all this, but Alister was right and they had a job to do.
The two ran through the spacious castle halls, it felt like a nightmare with how empty and void of life it was. They neared the control room just as the King and Coran were exiting the chamber an Unconscious Allura held in the Kings arms.
"What happened?" Angela asked as she and Alister fell into step behind the King and Advisor.
"I believe this is the best course of action, I'm sorry." Was all the king said as they traveled through the halls. Though the two guards were burning with questions they followed silently hoping to get answers soon.
She was cold, the strange ice that the pod emitted clung to her fur, and the usual nauseated feeling she got whenever she was stuck in the pods enveloped her as slowly she came to. The glass that sealed her within the pod lifted and the ice faded, leaving her with only the nauseated feeling as familiar voice reached her ears.
"Angela?"
Angela opened her eyes to, first to be momentarily blinded by the bright lights that the ceiling emitted, then to noticed that the Altean princess was staring at her. "Allura?" the lombax stepped out of the pod. The guard looked around the chamber noting that two of the pods were opened and one remained.
"How long have we been... sleeping?" Angela was sure that by the look in the princess' eyes that she probably didn't even want to know, but in end, when she really thought about it, not knowing would eat away at her. She needed to know.
"Please how much time has past?" Angela pleaded.
"I'm so sorry Angela," Allura grabbed the guards shoulders. "It's been the thousand years. Everything and everyone is gone." The princess brought the guard and her friend into a comforting and gentle embrace.
Over the guards shoulder the princess, noted the drop in her friends ears, and felt a hand move between them stopping at the guards mid section and the lost look in her friends eyes. "I'm so sorry for-" The princess stopped as Angela gentle removed herself from the embrace, "Princess, there's nothing for you to be sorry for, there's nothing any of us could've done." The lombax pulled the princess close once again.
"Who else is sleeping?" Angela inquired as she turned to the lone pod. Allura smiled. "That would be Alister, but he was always one to sleep in." The two shared a laugh.
"I must be getting back to Coran, but I wanted to be here when one of you woke up so as to be sure that you were aware of the situation." Allura began.
"What do you mean situation? Do you mean the ten thousand year nap?" Angela inquired and watched as the princess slowly shook her head.
"No, we have visitors, they are the reason we woke up in the first place." The princess began. "And it seems that one of them may even be the Paladin of the Blue Lion." Allura explained as Angela listened, and though it hurt to know that the Altean Paladin was gone, it was to be expected after ten thousand years past.
Allura stood, extending a hand to her friend. "I mustn't leave our guest alone for so long, though, I'd love for you to come and meet them yourself but." Angela understood the princess' worry and nodded.
"I promise I'll join you as soon as Alister wakes up" She released her hand and smiled. "After all someone has to explain the situation so we don't have another incident like that one time."
Allura laughed, then nodded with a smile before she turned towards on of the hallways. "When Alister does wake up, we'll all be waiting in the lounge." Angela watched her friend go, already missing the princess' warm presence. As she stood, leaning against the pod, the sound of it opening interrupted the silence and Angela pushed off, turning to face her fellow guard.
Alister, though he was one to sleep in, was quick to wake up, and stepped out of the pod already taking in his surroundings. Stopping to stare at the three other pods already standing empty. He then turned to Angela.
"Where are the Princess and Advisor?" Angela sighed, obviously he forgot the big question of how long has it been, but with Alister it was almost always work.
"They're waiting for us in the lounge, with some guests. The princess waited till I woke up before joining them so she could explain the situation."
The general's eyes narrowed his red striped ears dropping as he crossed his arms. "What situation is so important to explain that you abandon your post in protecting the princess." Angela again sighed, she should've anticipated Alister's reaction to her staying, or allowing the princess to leave.
"The situation where I need to tell you that everything is gone." Angela stated, meeting the general's glare with her own. Alister's eyes widened his arms falling to his side and his ears dropped in grief rather than anger.
"What do you mean everything? Surely the King must've won, the Praetorian guard, they must've protected..." He stopped and met the eyes of Angela. "What of Elva, or my little Aisling... What of your mate Kinley?" Angela, having hidden them when talking to the princess, now had tears streaming down her face, running through her fur. "All gone, no one is left but us." Alister watched as the female lombax broke down, shoulder's shaking with each shuddering breath, Alister placed a hand to her shoulder. "At least tell me how long."
Angela didn't meet his eyes as she shook her head, he asked again and knelt down next to her. "Angela how long?" She whispered the answered, but it was loud enough for his hearing to pick up and he fell back. "Are you sure? Ten Thousand years?" She nodded, and he knew she wasn't lying for what was the point of lying about something like this.
He stood and helped her to her feet. "Come, the two of us must great these new comers." He said, gentle smile of his face, even though he wasn't feeling it. Angela nodded and the two were on their way, sorting through their emotions so they weren't a mess when they met with the new comers.
A.N. Okay, Next chapter should hopefully have more action, and hopefully other characters are introduced soon, Also through the story I will try to show some of my ideas for lombax culture, I've already got quite a few ideas, the one that will probably show up first being either shedding or sleeping arrangements. If there is one that you want to see, or a bit of culture you are curious about let me know and I will try to fit it in or mention it.
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Before I forget to mention the Paladins don't know yet, the name of Alister and Angela's race. That will probably come in next chapter.
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Also the names used for Alister's family and Angela's mate were found by my twin and are going to be used in a fic of hers. If you want to read her work she is under the name BlueManiac359.