Today was the day of the Kral Zera. Right now everyone on Team Voltron was having another meeting.

"I'm telling you Branko's attack was only the beginning. Without an Emperor more and more high ranking officials are going to start lashing out and consolidating their power at the Kral Zera." Lotor said.

"Uh, just to jump in here. What exactly is the Kral Zera? Is there food there? It sounds awful fancy." Hunk said, not quite understanding.

"It's the coronation ceremony for the new Emperor or Empress. It is held on one of the first planets we, the Galra, Conquered. Planet Feyiv, a sacred land." Lotor said, giving a brief description of what the Kral Zera was.

"Okay, so who all will be at this Kral Zera?" Shiro asked Lotor.

"Allow me to show you. May I, Princess?" Lotor asked Allura.

"Go ahead." Allura replied, giving him the go ahead.

Lotor walked over to a console and turned it on. Everyone watched as a few screens with a high ranking Galra appeared.

"This is Warlord Ranveig, one of the fiercest Galra in the Empire; that's why my father sent him to the fringes of the universe. He will already have several fractions pledging their allegiance." Lotor said.

"Warlord huh? I'm guessing you don't get that title by being nice." Lance said.

"The next is Commander Gnov, one of my father's most trusted advisors. She will be unifying Zarkon's inner circle of Commanders. They know what they will be getting with her. She's not as reckless as Warlord Ranveig, but she's just as cruel. Quartermaster Janka, he is responsible for overseeing supply routes throughout the Empire. Don't let his stature fool you, his power is bureaucracy and should not be underestimated." Lotor said, showing two more Galra.

"He keeps popping up in my database. His supply chain management is incredible. He definitely color codes." Pidge said, smiling a little.

"So, organized evil." Hunk said.

"And finally, Zarkon's witch Haggar." Lotor said, pulling up a picture of Haggar.

"We've met." You and Shiro said at the same time.

"She's the most dangerous of them all. Because she's not Galra, and therefore not eligible to rule, she probably has a puppet already. Someone she can control and manipulate. If the Galra were smart, they'd be working together against her. If Haggar's puppet takes over then stopping Zarkon's reign would have been for nothing." Lotor said, glaring at the picture of Haggar.

"Then we can't risk having any of them taking control. We should help Lotor take command of the Galra Empire." Shiro said, turning to face everyone.

"Shiro, we've already discussed this. It's far too risky." Allura said.

"Yeah, let them fight amongst themselves for a while before we do anything." Lance said, taking Allura's side.

"You know what we just went through on Olkarion and that was just one Commander. When the Galra lash out everyone in the universe suffers." Shiro said.

"How would we even get Lotor there without stirring up a huge fight?" Pidge asked.

"I'll be bringing Voltron." Lotor said, turning to face everyone.

"Yeah, because Voltron never gets in fights." Hunk said sarcastically.

"Shiro, we can't allow that to happen." Allura said softly.

"I'm sorry to hear that." Shiro said before walking away.

"Uh, what's up with Shiro?" Hunk asked as everyone watched him leave.

No one, not even Lotor, knew what to say. You were beginning to think that Shiro was secretly working for the Empire.

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After some time a few Galra fleets gathered at planet Feyiv. They had only heard of the Kral Zera. They all gathered around the center and waited for the ceremony to start.

"Avert your gaze, the throne is for real fighters." Gnov said as she stood near Janka.

"I've conquered more worlds than you've ever seen with just the swipe of my finger." Janka bragged.

As a cruiser began to land nearby no one saw Ilun, Vrek or Keith. No one knew that the Blade of Marmora sent them to stop the Kral Zera.

"The Archivist." Janka said when the Archivist appeared at the top of the large structure.

"Through thirty three three rulers through times of peace and times of expanse, this flame has burned for over thirteen millenia. From our first, Brogar, to Vrigg the great; and longest and most powerful, Zarkon. But his time has passed. Our next ruler must descend the steps of destiny and relight the Kral Zera." The Archivist said, starting the ceremony.

Everyone stood around, waiting for something to happen. A random Galra stepped forward and picked up one of the torches. Before he could do anything Ranveig came up behind him and stabbed him. Ranveig tossed the now dead Galra aside.

"Fool! Only the strongest may lay their hands on the torches. That is why I will assume command. I have been on the front lines of the expanse, where iron league soul; spreading the glory of the Empire. Not huddled in the center overseeing already conquered worlds growing fat on the victories of our forefathers." Ranveig said, picking up a torch and holding it up high.

"Warlord Ranveig speaks the truth. That is why Sendak, the purest of the Galra should light the flame. He was Zarkon's right hand for a millennia and he will lead the Empire for ten thousand more years." Haggar said, cutting in.

"The witch and Sendak! Perhaps we should put our differences behind us. The only way we can stop those two is by working together." Janka told Gnov.

"Why would I partner with the weak?" Gnov asked, making Janka look at her with surprise.

"Sendak, who disappeared while the Empire crumbled? Sendak, who needs a witch to speak on his behalf?" Ranveig asked, laughing a little.

"Enough! Victory or death!" Sendak yelled, clearly offended.

"Now you will know why Zarkon put me in the most dangerous territory." Ranveig said, grabbing his weapons.

Everyone watched as Ranveig and Sendak began fighting each other. They decided to wait and see who won before they did anything.

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Before Shiro and Lotor left you, Thace and Ulaz snuck onto the black lion. You wanted to see the Kral Zera and they came along to make sure nothing bad would happen. They secretly wanted to see it too. So when Shiro and Lotor came along the three of you hid in the cargo hold. After what seemed like forever the black lion landed.

You peeked out from your hiding place and looked into the cockpit. The black lion leaned down and opened her mouth. All of the Galra at the Kral Zera were beyond shocked that the black lion was there. Not to mention that Lotor was there too.

"Lotor." Sendak growled.

"Halt! Your true Emperor has arrived." Lotor said, seeing where Sendak was.

Everyone stared, too shocked to say anything. Even Haggar, Ezor, Zethrid and Acxa were shocked.

"You? Lead the Galra Empire? What could possibly make you think you could be our Emperor?" Sendak asked loudly.

"My father's blood is not only in my veins, it's also on my sword. The Emperor fell to me and so will anyone that stands in my way." Lotor said as he walked out of the black lion.

"You think treachery makes you qualified to lead us." Sendak scoffed.

"I will light the flame. Not for defeating my father and not even for being the strongest Galra here. But because I did something no one else could do. I returned the black lion to the Galra. Stand aside, Sendak." Lotor said, walking up to the steps.

"Time to prove yourself through honorable right of combat." Sendak said, raising his mechanical arm up halfway.

"No, time to end this!" Lotor said, drawing his sword.

"Enough! Lotor, you cannot lead the Galra." Haggar said, looking at her son.

"You think you can stop me, witch." Lotor scoffed.

"The blood that so bolsters your claim is also what quells it. You are not full Galra. You are a halfbreed. Your mother was Honerva." Haggar stated.

"Everyone here knows my lineage. But that will not keep me from the throne. Now I'm taking what's rightfully mine. I am lighting that flame and my first act as Emperor is to reunite me with my late father!" Lotor yelled as he ran up the steps.

"You are not getting to the top of these steps!" Sendak yelled, charging towards Lotor.

You, Thace and Ulaz watched as Sendak and Lotor began fighting. When a bunch of explosions happened and a young Blade was seen several cruisers began firing at the black lion. The black lion flew away, making the cruisers chase her. Meanwhile, everyone at the Kral Zera began fighting. Then the cruisers began firing at each other.

Shiro activated Black's jawblade and began attacking some of the cruisers. You started to think that sneaking into the black lion was a bad idea. Suddenly, a wormhole opened up and the other lions flew through. The Paladins formed Voltron and things got crazier.

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After a long battle some of the cruisers began leaving. Voltron landed near the Kral Zera and you, Thace and Ulaz had a perfect view. You watched as Lotor climbed up the steps and walked over to the Kral Zera. He paused a moment before lighting it. You watched as the purple flame relit the Kral Zera.

Thace and Ulaz were speechless. Despite not being apart of the Galra Empire it was still a huge honor to watch the ceremony. Not every Galra got to see it in person during their life.

"The flame is lit, bow to your Emperor." The Archivist announced as he bowed down.

Every other Galra down below bowed down to Lotor. Thace and Ulaz, as well as Keith who was down below, were the only ones who didn't. Ilun and Vrek had already left.