A.N. So someone stated that I may have overloaded the last chapter with ideas in culture, to make up for it in this chapter I will try to avoid mentioning as many. Anyway this chapter involves getting the lions.

Again no one knows Pidge's Gender Yet.

And before I forget to mention, I'm not all that happy with the title or summary so those may be subject to change in the future

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.

Pieces of the Puzzle

They both knew it was going to be a sleepless night, but at least with another Lombax in the room it was bearable. However, the next morning they still woke up groggy and irritable. Slowly they made their way to lounge area that seemed to work as the morning meeting ground.

Upon entering the room they found that it was empty, Angela pulled out her watch and found that it was still a few hours before any of the others would wake up. Angela sighed and fell back onto the cushions of on of the couches. Alister followed suit and for a few minutes they just sat in silence, neither of them speaking as time continued marching forward.

After almost half an hour of doing nothing Angela groaned as pulled herself up into a sitting position. "Why don't we go and see if we can't finish up repairs so we can find the lions." The female suggested as she pulled herself to her feet. As much as she wanted to catch up on sleep, that was out of the question so she decided it would be better to keep productive.

Alister nodded and brought himself to his feet, then the two began making their way to the control room. During the time that followed their arrival in the room the two quickly fixed anything still broken. As they were working the four Altean mice the were usually seen with Allura appeared, sitting atop one of the panels and watching silently.

A few minutes after the mice appeared Allura followed, appearing in the entrance to the chamber still in her regal nightwear, though it was still early she was wide awake and watched silently, the mice conveying thoughts to her through their telepathic link.

"Do you need any help?" Allura asked as she moved closer towards the Lombaxes. The two guards stopped what they were doing and looked towards the princess. They looked to one another then back to the princess and nodded.

"If you could run the systems so we know which ones are still in need of repair, it would greatly help." Alister stated. Allura nodded and moved to the controls, in seconds the room was aglow with lights from the images projected. As Allura looked over all the systems, whenever she found one not running as it should she pointed it out and either one or both Lombaxes would move to repair it.

"So have you looked over our guests?" Angela called out from where she was reconnecting a few wires. Allura paused in her systems check, looking to where she could see Angela's legs poking out from where she was working.

"Are you referring to the scans?" Allura asked resuming the systems check and directing Alister to another spot where another repair was needed. An echoed 'Yes' was Angela's reply. "Coran and I were able to get that system working the first night, but we were curious as to what you two thought."

Alister's hands stilled and Angela crawled out from where she was working. "What we thought?" Angela asked, standing and moving next to the princess. Allura smiled, "Of course, while the scans are as good as right I'm just curious about how you two view them." Allura explained.

Alister was the first to speak. "If that is the case, the only one we've really spoken to in depth is the young one." Allura released a little laugh. "Coran told me about your little weapon demonstration." Allura's smile did not drop as Alister continued. "I believe that Coran may have also told you what we said to them then."

Allura nodded, "Yes Coran did fill me in on that." she stated. "So I assume that your thoughts are that Pidge will assume the position of Green Paladin?" Allura questioned.

The two Lombaxes nodded in agreement, though their faces spoke of concerns. "Their age however, is of a concern." Alister explained. "We were filled in that Pidge is but 14, Lombax children aren't even given their Omniwrench until they're at least 16 years of age, even then they are not allowed into any real combat until at least 18 years." Alister explained.

"I understand that, but I believe that he is just as capable of being a Paladin as the others." Allura stated turning to Angela. "How do you feel about Pidge being a Paladin?" The Altean asked

"In all honesty, I want to agree with Alister that he is too young for that position," Angela began, turning to Alister for a second before turning back towards the Princess. "however, I must also admit that I am not knowledgeable enough of our guests to truly rule out the possibility that they won't end up surprising us."

Allura nodded, taking in and understanding what both Lombaxes said. "And what of the others?" She asked. "Other than Lance, who we already know to be the Blue Lion." She clarified, remembering the event that brought their guests to them in the first place.

As they were discussing their views Allura began bringing up the results from the scans, going over what they had decided for the humans. "I've been noticing how the others look up to Shiro, I understand that may just be because he's the oldest, but it also seems like he has wisdom beyond his years that the others are aware of." Alister stated, "I think he could be the new chosen Black Paladin."

Memories of the previous black paladin resurfacing in the three, from what they had seen though, it seemed unlikely that Shiro would follow that path. Allura nodded, those two seemed to be what the scans had indicated as well.

"What of the last two, the Red and Yellow Lions?" Angela asked, though she knew the only two left were Keith and Hunk she also didn't know them well enough, nor did she have time to talk to them to know who would fit the personality of the two remaining lions.

Allura turned to the results of the scans, "It seems that Hunk has the chance to be the Yellow Paladin and Keith the Red." She stated, turning to the Lombaxes, though it is still unsure if the others will be able to bond with their lions as easily as Lance appears to have bonded with the Blue Lion." In all honesty that was Allura's greatest worry. The scans may show who would have the highest chances of forming a bond, but they were never set in stone whether or not the Lions would actually bond.

Sensing her doubt Angela approached the princess and rested a gentle hand on her shoulder. "It's okay, I'm sure everything will work out." The Lombax reassured her, a gentle smile on her face. Allura nodded. "Alright, how about we go get some food and then we can tell our guests after our meal."

Almost as soon as the princess finished speak Angela's stomach released a growl and if it weren't for the fur there surely would've been a light blush of embarrassment dusting Angela's cheeks. "Yeah that sounds like a good idea." Angela said as the three turned to leave the room.

While they were eating the remaining occupants of the castle quickly joined them and conversations started up once again, between the Alteans and Lombaxes trying to learn about their earthling guests and vice-versa.

"So exactly what kind of relationship do the Alteans and Lombaxes have between one another?" Pidge asked trying to piece together as much information as he could about the two races.

Between bites Angela explained. "In the beginning there was no relationship, we weren't even in the same galaxy really." Angela began, "It just happened that our home was attacked and, at the time we didn't really have anything to defend ourselves with so, we ran." Angela shrugged. "For awhile, at least from what I heard, the Lombaxes were lost, always looking for a new place to settle, while keeping out of the radar of those who had attacked us."

As Angela took another bite Alister continued from where she left off. "In the end, those who survived the attack and travel were stranded, and having sent out a distress beacon were found and were offered a place to stay by the Alteans. As a means of gratitude the Lombaxes bettered the technology that the Alteans had, but most felt it was not enough and so the Praetorian Guard was formed." Alister finished.

"Have any of you ever thought about returning?" Pidge asked, still trying to learn as much as he could. Alister looked up before his eyes turned downcast. "From what I had heard and remember, there were plenty who were unhappy with life on Altea," He turned to Allura and Coran at the head of the table. "Though life there was not bad, it's just that some believed we were bringing shame to our home and it was wrong that our young not be returned to the home of our ancestors." Alister finished explaining.

Before Pidge could ask anymore questions Angela asked one of her own. "Now as much as I love answering questions, I have one of my own." She looked over the table to the other five, placing her chin on the back of her linked hands. "What brought you all together and how exactly did five individuals, such as yourselves, come across the Blue Lion of Voltron?"

Though they gave the gist of what happened the humans never gave full details. Allura and Coran turned to the humans as well, all of them waiting to hear the full details.

"I honestly didn't want to be a part of it." Hunk started, "But Lance wanted to have some team bonding with Pidge who snuck out after lights out, after we found him we watched as this large ship fell and landed not to far from the Garrison."

"Anyway after we saw what it was, and I hacked into the video feed, we saw Shiro." Pidge took over and looked to Shiro. "He was the pilot of a mission that went missing, so Lance decided that we had to get in, then Keith showed up out of nowhere."

Lance continued "Anyway, I totally could've saved Shiro on my own, but with Mullethead we managed to evade the scientists and found ourselves at the old shack in the desert that he called home."

"Shut up Lance, you wouldn't have gotten an inch within the perimeter without my distraction," Keith countered. "but during my stay in the desert I was tracking a strange energy signature and with Hunk and Pidge we managed to find it, and it was the Blue Lion." Keith finished.

Angela laughed at the outburst from Keith, she had pegged him as the one to counter another's stupidity. "Well thank you for explaining, that does help clear up some things" Angela said as she stood, grabbing her dishes as she did. "Though that still leaves the other Lions who knows where." She said as she went around the table collecting the other dishes.

Allura stood up from her spot at the head of the table. "Yes speaking of, will you all follow me to the control room, I may be able to try and locate them." Everyone nodded and stood, moving to grab their dishes till Angela stopped them, telling them that she would take care of them and meet them all in the control room.

Within a few minutes Angela joined up with the others in the control room, she moved to join Alister, who stood leaning against the back wall. "What did I miss?" Angela inquired. Without turning from the large holographic star map that illuminated the room Alister explained the situation and then the two Lombaxes watched as the Paladins where chosen.

Angela watched as images of the Lions flashed before the paladins, all the locations were revealed, all but the Red Lion. She snickered, of course it's that temperamental one that remains hidden. She looked at Red's Paladin, Keith, and smiled, they would make a great team.

"Perhaps there are still some systems in need of repair." Alister suggested, Angela shook her head "No if anything, something may be blocking its signal." She stated, they had gone over all the systems needed for this, there was no way something still wasn't working.

"Well either way, we'll find it." Coran added, turning to the two Lombaxes before they could begin arguing about the systems and whether they were fully working or not. All the hologram lions moved and showed an image of the fully formed Voltron, this ended all discussions as the group was reminded of the situation at hand.

Before they could discuss any plans of action in locating the two lions they could, alarms blared as red lights flashed. Angela, Alister, and Coran ran to the screens while everyone watching is nervous silence.

"Looks like we can't take our time getting the lions." Angela muttered under her breath. She turned to Allura. "Princess it appears the Galra are on to us already, though if its because of the Blue Lion or something else I can't say."

"It was probably Keith's fault." Lance intoned from beside Keith

"Yeah of course it was my fault, if anything it was yours for activating the Blue Lion." Keith countered.

The two continued their bickering until, finally having enough, Shiro put an end to it. "This is no time to be bickering, we know they are coming after us and we don't know how," The new Black Paladin turned to Coran. "Do you know how long until they arrive?"

Coran was silent, muttering things to himself, counting off on his fingers. He stopped then turned to Shiro, "Well at the speed they're traveling at, I'm going to assume it'll take a few days before they reach us."

"Luckily it is but one battleship," Alister added, "though after 10,000 years who knows how much their technology has advanced."

"If that is the case" Allura began, drawing the attention of those in the room. "We mustn't waste time here debating." She turned to the five new Paladins. "I'm hoping to have you five reform Voltron by the time they get here." She stated "That is why I would like Shiro and Pidge to go after the Green Lion in one of the castles mini ship, while Hunk and Lance with go after the Yellow Lion in the Blue."

"What am I supposed to do?" Keith asked, arms crossed over his chest. Allura turned to him "Until we find the Red Lion I can't let you leave with the others because of the chance that we locate it while you are gone, so you will stay here with us." "Keith said nothing as he nodded.

Allura turned to Alister and Angela. "As much as I'd like for you two to remain here and help get the defenses ready, I would be much better if you would go along with the others and give them back up should it be needed." The two nodded and went to lead Shiro and Pidge towards the ships they would be using.

"Is everybody ready?" Angela's voice came over the CommSystem. A multitude of voices answered either 'yes', or 'ready', or from a Lance 'Let's get on with it'

"Now Coran explained that the planets where the lions are found should be peaceful, but don't lower your guards." Alister added as, from the castle, Allura activated two portals that would take the six to the two Lions locations.

A.N. So its shorter, but now the question lays, which Lombax went with which group

Items that I already know I'm going to include and or already included

*Lombaxes

*Ratchet and Clank

*The Different Galaxies

*Sasha Phyronix

*Starship Pheonix

*DreadZone

*Slim Cognito (Ship and Weapon Mods)

*Gadgetron

*All Ratchet's Weapons (RYNO Included)

If you have any ideas that I may be able to include I'd love to hear them, but know I may not use them if it doesn't work for the story, and there are other ideas that are still under debate (I won't say what they are, but if enough people request them there is a greater chance that they will be included)

Until next time Peace, Love and Virtual Hugs