A/N: SPOILERS THERE ARE SO MANY SPOILERS FOR SEASON 2. Ok no actually there are just a couple spoilers that are alluded to but I wanted to cover my bases. Shout-out to Shiloa for beta-ing this chapter.

bonus points if you can spot the super subtle reference to one of the original animes.

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"So it seems someone has finally gotten over their ex," thought Sprite.

"No one needs your sass, Atta-Girl," thought Ultimate Battleship Waterdance.

"I told you not to call me that," thought Sprite.

"Ladies. I know you're just showing your happiness for Black Lion by covering your legitimate support with snark," thought Beast King. "But this is a big breakthrough, maybe we could be sincere for a change?"

"Good job," thought Flame.

"Thank you," thought Black Lion.

"We should throw a party," thought Ultimate Battleship Waterdance.

"Yahoo," thought Sprite.

None of the Lions moved. The hangers were silent and still.

"I never understood the point of parties," thought Flame.

"I think we should just appreciate the fact that Black Lion is no longer tied to Zarkon. You two weren't good for each other," thought Beast King.

"I know," thought Black Lion. "But it was hard."

"He was a jackass," thought Flame.

"You're a jackass," thought Ultimate Battleship Waterdance.

"That was uncalled for," thought Beast King.

"Sorry," thought Ultimate Battleship Waterdance. "Being more bonded with my Paladin means I'm always annoyed with Flame's Paladin for some reason. And by the fact that your name is Flame. That's so 80s."

"What does that even mean," thought Flame.

"I'm not sure just yet," thought Ultimate Battleship Waterdance.

"I'm starting to like my Paladin," thought Flame.

"'Starting'," thought Black Lion.

"He's moody," thought Flame.

"Only you would think that's a good thing," thought Sprite.

"He seems to need a lot of looking after," thought Ultimate Battleship Waterdance. "He keeps ejecting himself into space."

"He's just spontaneous," thought Flame.

"Or a moron," thought Sprite.

"I am starting to see the advantages of choosing a smart Paladin," thought Beast King.

"Welcome to the club," thought Sprite.

"My Paladin's smart," thought Black Lion.

"He might be," thought Sprite, "If you could get him to take a nap."

"I think he's afraid to sleep," thought Black Lion.

"Organic species are so weird," thought Ultimate Battleship Waterdance.

The Lions all rumbled in agreement. [The Black Paladin stopped walking, and held his head. The Red Paladin paused, and tilted his head to the side. The Green Paladin woke suddenly, then went back to sleep. The Blue Paladin startled, then looked around quickly. The Yellow Paladin choked, then made a low humming sound. None of the Paladins knew why they had done these things.]

"How did the Black Paladin take your tricking him into seeing our old home?" thought Sprite.

"He complained a lot," thought Black Lion. "It was funny."

"Did he actually understand what he saw?" thought Beast King.

"Probably at least half," thought Black Lion.

"Humans are hard to read," thought Flame.

"Mine can never decide if he's happy or sad," thought Ultimate Battleship Waterdance. "It's kind of cute."

"I think that's just how humans are," thought Black Lion.

"Judging from our experience, Paladin Candidates just never have their shit together," thought Beast King.

"It's a clusterfuck," thought Sprite.

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A/N: please for the love of space-goddess Shiro needs a nap

If other people find this as entertaining as I do, I might continue it with other inane Lion conversations. But then again, it's possible that this is just my special brand of humour that no one else thinks is funny. *self high-five*