Back at the thieves lair, a group of thieves huddled around a table. They were the only seven thieves that had hidden while the others had been taken.
"The Forty Thieves down to seven. What are we to do?" one asked with a sigh.
"How did they find us? How did they learn the magic words?" another asked in anger. As if on cue, the entrance started to open. "Another raid?"
"Not again!" the triplets said as they huddled together.
"It is a good day to die!" another thief said as he karate chopped the air.
"Or to come back from the dead!" Zarkon said as the entrance closed behind him.
"Zarkon?" a thief asked in surprise.
"You're alive?" the triplets asked with wide eyes.
"Impossible," another said as he shook his head.
"I'm a survivor, like all of you," Zarkon said as he walked up to the group. "No thanks to Blaytz."
"The King?"
"You saw him?"
"What's he want us to do now?"
"He wants you to rot in the palace dungeon!" Zarkon said as he slipped on his golden claws. He had missed them.
"Bah... the King of Thieves is loyal to the end!" the triplets stated as they climbed on top of each other to reach Zarkon's level.
"Pushovers!" Zarkon said with a rolled of his eyes. He pushed the top one over, which caused the triplets to fall onto the ground. "He betrayed you, sold you out."
"You have always hated the King. Why should we believe you?" a thief asked with a soft glare.
"How do you think the guard got the magic words?" Zarkon asked leaning towards one of the thieves.
"He told him the magic words?" a fat thief exclaimed.
"I don't believe it!" the triplets said with a glare.
"Me neither!" the fat thief said in agreement.
"Ha! Ha! You have forgotten what life was like before Blaytz."
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"I remember a time
When crime was sublime
There was plenty of loot in the lair "
Zarkon threw a goblet towards the two of the triplet, the pair moving out of the way before it hit them. The thieves all turning and glaring at him.
"We'd plunder and pillage
And ransack a village
With nary a worry or care "
Zarkon tossed off several goblets and items off the tables, the thieves all agreeing with him.
"Then along came this king
With his soft-hearted dream
But he ratted us out in the end "
Zarkon pulled down a picture of Blaytz and scratched his claws into the photo, creating scratches in the picture.
"So rally the troops
We were meant to regroup
And return to our roots once again! "
One thief threw several knives at Zarkon. However, he held up a board of wood and the knives ended up getting thrown into the board instead.
"Are you in or out?
Gotta know without a doubt
I'm the one you need for a dirty deed
I'm the best, success is guaranteed "
Several thieves tried to attack Zarkon, but like it was nothing, he tossed them all aside.
"Are you men or mice?
Take a slice of my advice
You want a fearless leader, one that's strong and stout?
Better vote for me
Are you in or out? "
The thieves started realizing that Zarkon was stronger than any of them. They had slacked on their fighting skills over the years.
"We used to be smart, yes
Horrendously heartless
In a ravaging raid we were rough
We knew what we had
To be blissfully bad
Then Blaytz brought this sensitive stuff
And we strayed from the path
Of our rigorous wrath
Now we're taking a bath in the dust "
The thieves slowly started realizing that after Blaytz had become the leader, they had become less tough and rough and softer on their attacks.
"But we'll reclaim our winnings
Our humble beginnings
In turmoil and torture we trust
Are you in or out? "
The thieves slowly started to come over to Zarkon's side. They wanted a fearless tough leader, one who would bring them back to their original ways.
"Double-crossers or devout?
Put your faith in me
Pretty soon you'll see
I'm the prince of generosity "
Zarkon smiled as he could see the thieves were moving onto his side of things.
"Are you foe or friend? " the thieves asked as they made a pathway with torches. One thief was grabbed by Zarkon and pulled to the side.
"Here's the path I recommend
You want a ride to fame?
I've got the fastest route
What's it gonna be?
Are you in or out? "
Zarkon pushed the thief away and he landed on a thief that was holding a torch.
"We'll go robbing in all the right places " a thief sang as he sharpened his knives.
"From Altean dunes to Paris " the triplets sang as they tossed torches back and forth.
"Imagine the fear on their faces
When we drop by for cookies and tea "
"Come along boys, follow me! " Zarkon called out at the top of the staircase.
"Are you in or out?
If you're with me, give a shout "
"Yah! "the thieves yelled out as they raised their fists in the air.
"I'll lead you all the way
Into the glory days "
The thieves started to circle around Zarkon, excitement in the air.
"We'll begin a life of crime that pays " a thief sang as he reached into another thieves pockets and pulled a coin pouch out.
"Are you out or in?
Make your choice now, sink or swim "
One of the triplets jumped off a rock and landed in his brothers' arms.
"You can stick with me
Or stay behind and pout "
Zarkon made a pouting face as he turned to the others.
"What's it gonna be? " The thieves asked from behind Zarkon.
"Consider carefully " Zarkon reminded with a grin on his face.
"Are you in or out? "
"I know the treasure's limitless," Sendak said as Blaytz climbed the stairs to the thieves lair. "But I'm not crazy about a forty way split. If it was just uh, you and me," Sendak said as he landed on Blaytz's shoulder.
"I would never cut my men out of the deal. They're my family, my only family. I can always count on them," Blaytz explained as he continued into the lair, Oracle staff in hand.
"Alright then," Sendak said with a sigh.
"I'm home!" Blaytz called out to the thieves once they were inside.
The seven thieves emerged from the darkness, weapons in hand. Each with glares directed towards Blaytz.
"Why don't they look happy to see you?" Sendak asked as Blaytz was backed up to a wall. The thieves surrounding him.
"We are, we're thrilled!" Zarkon said as he pushed his way through the group, an evil smile on his face.
"I don't like the look of this," Sendak said with a shiver.
Blaytz and Sendak ended up being tied to the mast of a boat. The boat being captained by Zarkon.
"Hurry, little friend!" Blaytz said as he turned his head slightly to look at Sendak.
"I'm wriggling, I'm wriggling," Sendak said as he was trying to wiggle his way free. Given that he was the only one who could fly, he was their best shot.
"I am growing impatient, Blaytz. Ask the question," Zarkon said as he walked over to the tied up man with a glare.
"We must be ah-"
"Just a little further," Sendak said as he got his wings free.
"Further out to sea."
"No, ask it now!" Zarkon yelled as he held his claws out to Blaytz.
"Now's good," Sendak said as he was almost free.
"Where can we find the Hand of Midas?" Blaytz asked the staff that was being held by a thief. The staff glowed white and soon Alfor's image was floating in front of the boat, just as Sendak freed himself.
"The Vanishing Isle will appear at dawn. I will show you the way," Alfor said as he turned into a ball of white light and created a path for the group to follow.
"There's your setting, captain," Blaytz said as he watched Sendak fly back to Altea from the corner of his eyes. "Hurry friend."
Back at the palace, Lance had turned himself in. Kolivan and Ulaz had brought him to Shiro and Allura who were currently on the throne room balcony. Keith was standing to the side with Red, Black on his other side. Green, Yellow, Blue, Pidge, and Hunk stood to the other side, glancing worriedly between Shiro and Allura and Lance. All the lions and Pidge in their human forms.
"Frankly, my boy, your actions were most disappointing," Shiro said as he turned to Lance.
"It is tragic your highness, but the street rat has obviously followed in his father's footsteps. Lance is a criminal," Kolivan said from where he stood beside Allura. Keith went to say something, but Red and Black shook their heads to stop him.
"I object, your honor," Hunk said as he appeared beside Lance as a lawyer. Using his magic, he turned Kolivan into a policeman and Shiro into a judge on a high desk. "I object to that outrageous statement. And I object to a tertiary character having any lines during my big courtroom scene." Hunk changed Kolivan back to normal and gave him a briefcase. "Take this to a higher court, chow!" Kolivan was then shot off the balcony as a firework and down to the ground.
"He's not gonna be happy about that one," Keith said quietly to which Red and Black agreed.
"Your honor, if I may enter a plea of insanity because I'm crazy about this kid!" Hunk exclaimed as he ruffled Lance's hair.
"Hunk, I can handle this myself," Lance said as he pushed Hunk away and approached Shiro and Allura. Shiro had been lowered to the ground and the judge's desk faded away. "Your Majesties, I convinced my father to come here. It was my fault. I would've been better off if I'd never known him."
"Lance, you found your father," Keith said as he stepped away from Red and Black and placed a hand on Lance's shoulder. "A father who risked his very freedom to see your wedding."
"And you risked everything to save him," Allura said with a smile as she placed a gentle hand on Lance's shoulder.
"Just as I would for my father," Keith said as he turned to Shiro and pulled Lance close.
"Your father? Well... well yes... Lance, I could not overlook your father's crimes, but what you have done, well, you did it out of love. And you came back to take responsibility for your actions."
"I agree," Allura said as she linked hers and Shiro's arms together. "Now let us put this matter behind us. I believe we have postponed the wedding long enough."
"Okay, good call! Let's give a big hand for the wise and generous rulers of Altea folks!" Hunk exclaimed as two giant hands escorted Shiro, Allura, and Black off the balcony.
At the sound of a scream, the group(minus Shiro, Allura, and Black) turned to see Sendak falling from the sky. Pidge quickly changed into her carpet form and caught Sendak before he hit the ground. Keith was the first to run up and pulled Sendak into his arms.
"Lance's dad... Zarkon…"
"Just take a deep breath, Sendak. Now, what about Lance's father?" Keith asked gently as Sendak slowly got control of his breathing.
"It's Zarkon, the guy Lance beat. He's not beat, he's back. And he's got Blaytz."
"That's his problem. He chose to go back to that life," Lance said as he turned away from the group.
"Lance, your dad's made a lot of bad choices, but that doesn't mean you have to," Hunk said as he took Sendak out of Keith's arms.
"He is your father, how can you do anything else?" Keith asked softly but Lance turned away and walked to the balcony railing. "Lance!" Keith snapped with a glare.
"I'm being as stubborn as he was," Lance said with a sigh. He turned back to Keith and kissed his cheek gently. "Show me the way!"
Dawn had come faster than anyone on the boat expected. At one spot in the ocean, Alfor stood in a circle.
Unknown to the thieves, a group on a magic carpet was following the trail also. Keith, Lance, Green, Yellow, Red, and Blue rode on Pidge while Hunk and Sendak flew after them.
"You have arrived," Alfor spoke as the boat approached the circle. The earth started to shake and the boat was rocked harshly from side to side. Then all of a sudden, it stopped.
"Where is it?" a thief asked as they glanced around.
"I see nothing. Nothing but fog!" another called out.
"I've had enough of your trickery!" Zarkon said as he held his claws in front of Blaytz's throat.
"No! This is it. The Vanishing Isle. Watch," Blaytz said as everyone watched the water in front of them.
From beneath them in the ocean, a castle started to rise out of the water. The boat was rocked back and forth as the castle kept rising. Water gushed out of the windows and the land and flowed back into the water. The castle continued to rise. What really amazed the group on the boat, was the fact that there wasn't just a castle that rose out of the ocean, but that it was also on the back of a giant turtle.
The group on Pidge watched in amazement as they approached the isle.
"The Vanishing Isle!" Lance exclaimed with wide eyes.
"On the back of a giant turtle," Keith said with equally wide eyes.
"And never in the same place twice. Let's get closer," Lance told Pidge and the carpet flew down to the land.
Keith caught Lance's attention and pointed to where Blaytz was being led by the thieves, his hands chained behind his back. Lance directed Pidge to fly closer. Hunk dropped down from the air, dressed as a military soldier with a gun.
"Prepare to rock and roll, dudes!" Hunk yelled as he started shooting lasers towards the thieves. The thieves ducked down just before they got shot. Zarkon growled, grabbed Blaytz and ran off. Keith and the lions jumped off Pidge while Lance had gotten off on a different spot. The thieves laughed and Keith turned to Pidge, who was still in carpet form.
"Have fun Pidge," Pidge nodded and rolled half of her carpet form up and pushed the thieves back. Keith and the lions ended up joining the fight. Keith punched a few thieves, thankful Kolivan had taught him self-defense, while the lions bounced on top of the thieves heads.
"I am here," Hunk said as he appeared as a monk beside two thieves before disappearing. "I am here," Hunk said again as he continued to appear on either side of them. With the thieves distracted, Keith climbed up to a griffin statue and with Red's help, pushed the statue down on top of the thieves.
"How 'bout a packet of Nutty Buddies?" Hunk asked dressed as a hillbilly and using his stomach, pushed the thief away.
"Lance, we need a distraction," Lance said as he caught sight of his father and Zarkon.
"Survey says: Show me turtle!" Hunk flew off and appeared in front of the turtle's nose dressed as a wrestler. He started punching the turtle's nose repeatedly. "Boom! Another fake blow to the head. Boom!" Hunk then appeared a wrestling announcer.
"Oh no! He's got'em in the half nelson. Now he's got'em in the full nelson. Oh no, the dreaded Ozzie Nelson!" without realizing it, Hunk had been swallowed by the turtle and was floating in the water. "He's coming in quick. Oh no, he's up, he's down, and he's actually inside the turtle! We'll be right back after a brief message." The jaw of the turtle snapped shut, with Hunk inside.
"Tickle, tickle, tickle!" Hunk exclaimed as he tickled the turtle, the pupils of the turtle dilated and the ground started to shake. Blaytz and Zarkon were stopped in their tracks.
Blaytz glanced up and Lance pounced. His target? Zarkon. Zarkon looked up and his eyes widened seeing Lance falling towards him. Zarkon cried out as Lance kicked him down, his head hitting the ground.
"It took me years to find my father. I'm not losing him again!" Lance said as he turned to his father with a smile. It was at this moment that Zarkon stood back up. However, he wasn't up long because he was punched by Lance and knocked unconscious to the ground.
"You came to help me?" Blaytz asked in surprise as Lance untied his wrists.
"How could I do anything else?" Lance asked with a smile. "Now let's get that treasure of yours."