NOTE: This is a long time overdue, but here's chapter three for this story. There's been a lot of things going on with my life which are other fan fics, school and my personal life.

Some of these characters originate from my other fan fics: For example, Kite originates from my fan fic "Kite Takes Flight", and Kyra, Keith's sister is from the upcoming "Time of Your Life" series which coincides with this story here. The Rhapsody Clan belong to a good friend of mine, and we co own the characters.

So here's the rest of the story as it continues...

CHAPTER THREE

At the Castle of lions, Jeff Dukane was sitting at one of the chairs in the waiting room of medical. He was a bit startled when he heard footsteps at a distance. He stood up just as Dr. Gorma approached the area.

"At ease Dukane." the doctor ordered. Jeff expression changed to relaxed, "Sorry about that."

"It's alright."

"So, how's Lisa?"

"She is doing fine and is resting in her quarters. I put her on maternity leave."

Jeff looked on in shock, "What? Maternity leave? What do you..."

"She's expecting twins."

"Oh my..." Jeff became sort of speechless hearing the news, "Can...can I see her?"

"Of course."

Jeff hurried down the halls to the quarters he shared with Lisa since their marriage three years ago. He bumped into King John Drake Rhapsody. Both guys shared a glance of surprise.

"Hey." Jeff said startled, "Sorry about that."

"Hey it's okay." King John replied, "What's the rush?"

"I'm going to talk to Lisa for a little bit," Jeff said, "However I need you to get everyone to the old classroom stat for a meeting."

"Okay. I'll do that."

Jeff looked as King John hurried to follow his order and Jeff walked over to his quarters to see Lisa sitting on her bed.

"Should you be resting?" Jeff asked.

"Trust me Jeff," Lisa answered, "I'm fine, and so are our babies."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes. I'm definitely sure. I'll be fine. So Dr. Gorma told you?"

"Yeah. He did."

"Well, I was gonna tell you myself, but oh well, but at least you know."

"You're right about that."

Lisa looked down the floor in worry as she sighed.

"What is it Lisa?" Jeff asked in concern.

"Not much," Lisa answered, "I'm just wondering about Voltron as we just got him restored."

"Yeah? What about it?"

"Who will all be in the team? Will we get enough people to form Voltron?"

"Is that all you're worrying about? You shouldn't worry about that. We're gonna get that settled in the next little bit."

"You are?"

Jeff nodded as he kissed Lisa on the forehead before the couple kissed on the lips. Then Jeff kissed Lisa on the stomach as well.

"It'll be okay." Jeff assured Lisa, "This meeting is gonna take place right now so, I gotta go."

Lisa nodded, "Good luck."

Jeff smiled and nodded as he left the room to head to the old classroom.

At the classroom, Jeff walked in and approached in front of the crowd to begin their meeting. Princess Larmina Sirtis, Daniel Chandler, Tammy Garland and Sven Holgersson's son Erik Holgersson filled the first row. Also in the room was Chip Stroker, another survivor of the Vehicle Voltron Force. Jeff looked at the group as the meeting begins.

"Okay," Jeff said, "After ten years of dealing with the Drules without Voltron, we finally have him back. Now we are going to decide who is gonna pilot which of the five lions. There's plenty of good choices, but we have to make the right choice here. Keep that in mind. Lisa would be a part of the force, but she is pregnant with twins."

Princess Rikku Rhapsody walked in the room with her mother Rikku Marie Rhapsody.

"Well... My mother and I can't fly a ship, but I think I know someone who can... King John." Princess Rikku said, "He is able to. I know it is a stretch... but when my family first came around... Pidge got hurt and his show he wanted to do never happened. We became for a short... very short time his secret service, and he had a copy of Pidge's pilot outfit done up. He was gonna do the flying... but that never happened. He can do it, but it's been a long time."

"No... Sweetheart. I will not put him in harm's way. Neither will you," Rikku replied as she gently grabbed a hold of her daughter's arm, "we're gonna need all of us Rhapsody members. The heroes to stay alive and not in danger... Because pretty soon we're gonna be put into this war whether we want to be or not."

Trixie Starshine Rhapsody walked into the room saying, "Look... I don't know what is going on here, but if you want explosions, count me in. I am not freedom fighter and I don't fight much, but if my daughter is gonna be part of this, then you will take me too because I am not gonna sit and let my daughter get herself killed. Hero or not, she's my daughter. I will punch in if I need to, so if you got the signup sheet for volunteers, sign me up."

Daniel grinned, "Smart thinking. I was wondering when you were gonna show up."

"Hey guys. Good seeing you." Chip greeted the Rhapsody family, and then he turned towards Jeff and said, "This is a little off topic, but Vince and I have been working on an antidote for Haggarium. The same one that Sven is infected with and the same one that killed Keith 10 years ago."

"Ha!" Erik scoffed, "Why waste your time for something like that? My father abandoned my sister Rose and I long long ago and is still on that icy rock called Crydor, and also Keith is dead."

"Uh, Excuse me," Trixie snapped at Erik as she looked at him, "I don't know you and I don't know what your issues are with your father, but whatever abandonment queries you have, why don't you sit and jot them in a book and or get off your Ego trip and face your father like a mature human being. Plus... that happens to be rather a crappy thing to say about him. He is your father, and another thing... talk about Keith in that tone again... your head and my sweet little explosive knuckle will become real nice pals for a long time. Keith is dead and Lotor is running rampant and Larmina... is without her favorite Uncle. I think that if you have nothing nice to say... you might find it best to zip that trap of yours."

The whole room fell silent as they looked at Trixie and Erik.

"Uh okay," Jeff broke the silence, "Moving on. We now have to decide who will be the new leader of the Voltron Force and the new pilot of the Black lion."

Daniel stood up and he raised his hand, "I've always wanted to pilot Black lion! Even after ten years have passed."

"Yeah," Larmina nodded in agreement, "He always has been that kind of person."

Vince nodded, "I agree. Who all thinks Daniel should pilot Black lion? There's three votes already."

"And he has my vote too." Tammy declared. Daniel smiled.

Princess Rikku suddenly came to a thought and said, "There is someone who will be a perfect new member... I found out who... Howard."

Rikku gasped, "Him? What are you on? Sweetheart, we're looking for humans... Pilots for the new Voltron force, not intergalactic Travelers."

Princess Rikku nodded, "He is perfect. He traveled through space. He is perfect for it. He can do it. Ask him."

"Someone better do a catscan on my Niece," said Trixie as she felt a little awkward, "I think that she's losing her edge on reality."

"Well I'm gonna have to say that Daniel is the official new pilot of the Black lion and the new leader of the Voltron Force." said Jeff, "Now, Larmina, you remain in blue lion."

"I concur." Larmina replied.

"Now who should pilot red?" Jeff asked.

Queen Trixie Ruby Rhapsody-Stroker, Chip's wife, walked into the room and she said, "Well Daniel is with my vote. and another member to consider would be Howard."

Daniel sighed, "Keith and Lance would be so proud of me. If only they were alive to witness this moment."

"Well," Larmina looked at everyone, "In case something does come up Howard can be a part of the team. Who says the Voltron Force can only consist of five members?"

"She's right you know," Daniel added, "Larmina, Vince and I made the Voltron Force more than five members, and eventually so did Tammy and Kyra, but who should pilot red?"

Suddenly a portal opened and released someone, revealing to be Howard, a soldier, pilot on the reserves from Garrison. He fell from the portal and landed on the ground, "Whoa! That's gonna hurt me in the morning. I needed that fall like I need another tail. So... I hear that someone called me. Is there something that I can do. Don't tell me that I'm here to just watch the view again."

"Hey there Howard," Daniel greeted the new trooper, "as the new leader of the Voltron Force and pilot of the Black lion, welcome to our team."

"Uh, okay. Thanks for the welcome." Howard replied, looking around, "Where am I though? Is this place... uh, the castle?"

"The castle of lions yes," Larmina said, "and where have you been for the past few years?"

"Where has who been for ten years?" Howard asked confused.

"Fine I'll decide," Jeff announced, "Erik, you'll pilot Red. In a way you're following your father's footsteps."

"Yeah, yeah sure." Erik sighed.

"I guess that can work," Larmina replied, "At least my Aunt Allura is still alive, but she's captive by Lotor, and we can't do anything about it right now."

"Okay," Jeff announced, "Daniel is the Black lion pilot, Larmina remains with piloting Blue and Erik pilots Yellow. Also, Tammy is the new pilot of the Green lion."

"I concur." Tammy replied.

"Okay then. Who should be the new Red lion pilot? Any volunteers?"

Chip then stood up and he replied, "I will do it! I'll pilot red!"

Just then, John Rhapsody, King John's father, walked in and he said, "If that is the case... then you will be with company. As the father of King John... I pledge my service in the fight. Let's do it."

"I need to fill in my brother's footsteps!" Chip exclaimed, nearly in tears, "Pidge would've wanted it that way. I just...I just wonder what my wife Queen Trixie would say about this."

"She'd be proud," John replied, "because you're out making a difference. I am too."

"So I'm the blue lion pilot," Larmina said, "Daniel now pilots black, Tammy has green, Erik has yellow and Chip has red."

"Now for the backup members," Jeff announced, "All of the Rhapsody Clan is included. Howard and Tammy as well. Also, Kite, Ayeka, Manset and Kyra are back up for the Voltron Force as well."

"Don't forget me," John said, "I'm also joining."

Charlene Rhapsody walked in the room and said, "And I will to... our kids... the heroes will be joining and blasting the enemies with their fire power."

The Rhapsody Brothers: Prince Alvin Ronald Rhapsody, Prince Curtis Mark Rhapsody, Prince Avery Theodore Rhapsody and Prince Arnold Corey Rhapsody teleported in the room and they declared, "Rhapsody brothers... Reporting for duty! Let's go and fight back."

Prince Alvin saluted to the new Voltron Force, "Daniel, Erik, Princess Larmina, Chip, and Vince... we're here to join on the fight. let's take back the beaches and strike the enemy where it hurts the most."

"Well then we're all settled!" Jeff declared.

"It's time to strike!" Rikku added.

"Right." Jeff said, "Now we are dismissed. Meet at the back of the castle in an hour where we will visit the graves of the fallen."

Everyone parted from the room.