Wanting to return to see how Keith was faring, see the kits gummy smile, and entertain his grubby chubby hands, was a welcomed delight and an adorable start for conversations. Press J to jump to the feed. Lance came pretty close to actually dying and no one has mentioned it either. Keith's hands are restrained behind his back, and Shiro discovers that his own hands are also bound. tip: "uchiha sasuke/uzumaki naruto" angst kudos>10, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings, Keith (Voltron) was Raised by the Blade of Marmora, Alternate Universe - Different First Meeting. Family was always important to Lance, often coming up as what he missed most about Earth. The following is a list of episodes from the series Voltron: Legendary Defender.The first season was released on June 10, 2016. After finding Shiro on Earth along with Lance, Hunk, and Pidge, he joins Voltron as the Paladin of the Red Lion to fight against the Galra Empire.When Shiro disappears at the end of Season 2, Keith reluctantly takes over as paladin of . Voltron season 8 sees the Paladins and their coalition of allies depart Earth to bring the battle straight to Honerva (formerly, the Witch Haggar) and the rest of the Galra Empire. The silence stretched on for a few minutes before Keith finally broke it. Keith passed messages to fellow blades, called them to meetings, and tried to sneak behind Vrek and Regris or tail them for as long as he could without being caught. Let's talk about Shiro. The risk that everyone would die and not just him is something that makes Keith, Keith. Its beyond himself and his own feelings. He tests his Galra prosthetic, but it feels like dead weight and doesn't respond. Alright, you may say "There's a difference between putting your life at risk and killing yourself for the mission", but you guys are forgetting this self-sacrificing stuff isn't new either. Extroverted Sensing (Se): Se is characterized by immersing oneself in experiences, living in the moment, and being aware of your environment. Part 3 of The Kogane Family Language: English Words: 1,803 Chapters: 1/1 Introverted Intuition (Ni): Ni is characterized by focusing their energies on thoughts, ideas, and concepts that may reveal something in the future. Her ship, ready to take off, sheltered them from the attacks. To accomplish this, Honerva needs to wield immense amounts of energy, so she creates a mech capable of blowing a hole in the fabric of reality and traveling between universes. 11. level 1. When Lance wants to kick the electric orb in episode 3, Keith reminds him that its a bad idea, especially after hes already tried it. In the end he chose Voltron, proclaiming I know who I am. THAT is when the Blade activates for him. But the information, although incomplete, was enough to envision a future problem if it wasnt taken care of. It's disingenuous, as if DreamWorks was only interested in scoring PR points instead of actually including a queer romance. Spoilers ahead if you're not caught up with Season 6 of Voltron. That's about as evil as it gets despite Lotor's assertions that their sacrifice was done for the greater good. Reminding himself time and time again that he was doing the trials, that the faces of his uncles and father were just holograms. Warning! Krolia ran to her ship, trucks parked at the front of their shack. Oct 15, 2017 - Keith about to sacrifice himself to save his friends from the Naxzela bomb planet from Voltron Legendary Defender Discussion. The fight was long. Keith goes to his first frat party. Like with quintessence or a healing pod. Its beyond himself and his own feelings. The BOM episode back in season 2 has been setting up for these moments of Keith constantly having to choose between the Blade and Voltron. There were moments here and there that suggested Keith took initiative in plenty of those missions. Now having seen what Keith's future holds, Allura was absolutely right. Instead of an emotional decision, I believe his actions are driven more by his understandings of everything hes learned from BOM and Voltron, and how those philosophies mix into who he is as a person. Its a little different from purely BOM philosophy. But hes really a nice guy. He presents her at court, she's greeted by the smiling faces of King Alfor, his wife, Melonor, and their daughter Allura, and everything is just as Honerva wanted - perfect. However, Keith was not denied comfort. "That- What is that?" It's beyond himself and his own feelings. He'd go on to pass the trials and it'd be revealed he was the son of Krolia, a female agent who ended up on Earth as part of her duty, where she got pregnant. Previously, Voltron: Legendary Defender came under fire for mishandling its LGBTQ representation, and it's almost certain the decision to kill Allura will cause a similar backlash. "), transforms the Blade of Marmora into a humanitarian relief organization. And with that in mind, many were hopeful for how Voltron season 8 would take care to better handle their queer representation. So just like how the Blade activated for him when he accepted himself as a paladin of Voltron, he found himself fitting in with both the Blade and Voltron when he decided to fly towards . Guys his age dont know how to treat him, so Keith finds Shiro in a bar. Keiths first words left Kolivan speechless after Keith had called him dad with an enthusiasm they couldnt understand. Not all the blades could interact with the kit anymore, and the ones that could, showed a great bout of self-restraint and patience. And for the most part, Shiro's sexuality plays little to no role in season 8, with the focus instead on how Shiro is a natural leader, a steady and calming presence on the bridge of the Atlas, and a true friend to his fellow Paladins. Senior Editor - Games | Former Editor of Animation, Streaming Content |Author of "The Science of Breaking Bad" from MIT Press | Twitch Affiliate: twitch.tv/drclawmd | Co-host of the Saturday Mourning Cartoons podcast | Community manager for Ironface Studios | Former science freelance writer for Nerdist.com |. Here's what we know so far: At the close of Season 6, Lotor's true nature was ultimately revealed. Lance has many insecurities that he tries to hide. No character matured more than Lance did in Voltron's eight seasons, growing from a cocky pilot into an insightful and fiercely devoted Paladin. While we've done our best to make the core functionality of this site accessible without javascript, it will work better with it enabled. But he thinks hes the weakest link of them. And seeing as it's the Holt Family who establish the next generation of Legendary Defenders, it's entirely possible that they do so with Chip and something similar to Vehicle Voltron. But ultimately, deep down he does have a communal view, especially of the team. The go-to source for comic book and superhero movie fans. It was a good thing he had a way of taking the alpha's mind off of things. Ultimately, all it provoked was Keiths early enlistment in the organization. He could just end up letting himself get taken captive.GOOD EVENING EVERYBODY, and welcome to the fictional universe of TV shows and stuff!I make: theories, reviews, animations, predictions, analysis', give my thoughts, speculations, opinions, cosplays, AND MORE! The Shiro that the Paladins and viewers have been hanging out with since that battle was actually a clone, one of many aboard a creepy Galra ship that blew up in spectacular fashion during Keith's battle with the Manchurian Shiro. It brought a flick of exasperated pride to Kolivans ears. When Keith hit six, Kolivan began to assign him missions within the base. Since Se is only his second function as opposed to his first, he is not as impulsive as Lance (who is dominant Se). For a show as popular and beloved as Voltron, it's impossible to please everyone, but for the most part, Voltron season 8 builds to an ending that's shocking, emotional, and a fitting conclusion for what has been a truly excellent series. will they also ever bring up how Lance died? Already, there was the earlier controversy over the decision to kill Adam, Shiro's previous partner, immediately after introducing him, calling to mind the trope, "Bury Your Gays." Even the leader, Kolivan, went on missions, leaving the base void of any members for long periods. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. "It sounds like No," he said softly, his eyes filling with tears. Keith was so much softer. So in light of the Season 6 finale (which was really like a three-episode conclusion), we're taking a more focused look at the events that transpired within it to see how they tied up the story so far and what they suggest for the future ofVoltron. He is taken by the Druids to be prepared for a high ranking officer when they discover something wrong. Other humans took her mate into one of those trucks and all the scenes in which little Keith would grow up with his father disappeared. Keith, meanwhile, ignoring those who wish him to become the Galra's new leader ("Typical Keith. So just like how the Blade activated for him when he accepted himself as a paladin of Voltron, he found himself fitting in with both the Blade and Voltron when he decided to fly towards the sun. It was simple, had no confrontation, and Keith could try his hand at piloting. Get your heads out of your fanfics. They were the perfect, battle-ready team. Voltron wasn't going to spend an episode on the team going "oh no,Keith, don't do these things" specially not right now that there are a hundred things happening and Keith is not even working with team voltron. Kolivan couldnt put a stop to that behavior. A young man of few words and dry wit, Keith is a loner and rebel by nature. When he decided to try and sacrifice himself, he knew it was for the greater good. The kit inside the pod cried non-stop. The BOM episode back in season 2 has been setting up for these moments of Keith constantly having to choose between the Blade and Voltron. Kolivan insisted on a more thorough investigation and Krolia agreed. Allura's decision to give her life to save the lives of everyone in existence is the ultimate sacrifice play, and it's a testament to the selfless and courageous woman Allura has become across all eight seasons of Voltron: Legendary Defender. He was even willing to leave so the others would have a better chance of winning. [11] The comic book version of Keith depicts him as 26 and a very asocial character in the beginning. Reeling from the sensation of experiencing those countless deaths, Voltron makes a final stand to defend the last remaining universe. Keith didnt win that encounter, and although he was swallowing angry tears, he thanked Antok for the spar, admitting he was not ready. Where did you hear that! As Kolivan saw it, Keith didnt lose a soldier, he lost an uncle; as Keith called him. Keith becomes the leader of the Voltron Force after escaping Planet Doom. ITS FINALLY HERE!!! Keith is a protagonist from the Netflix TV series, Voltron: Legendary Defender who serves as the Red Paladin piloting the Red Lion of Voltron. In the end he chose Voltron, proclaiming I know who I am. THAT is when the Blade activates for him. He stopped Pidge from getting into trouble with Commander Iverson at the Garrison and ended up getting in trouble himself. Extroverted Feeling (Fe): Fe is characterized by the desire for social harmony and being perceptive and adaptive to the emotions around them. Of all the Voltron Paladins, Hunk's future feels not only the most appropriate but the most satisfying. Before that, they had never seen Keiths Galra heritage present. Keith showed no interest in giving up. I dont want to meet whatever guy he thinks is perfect for me and I dont want to think about the fact that I needed him to set me up with someone, you know? Without having become a Paladin and meeting Allura, Pidge couldn't have achieved any of this, and it's phenomenal that Voltron is showing how one woman can inspire another to accomplish so much with science and technology. It seems like some people think Keith wouldnt have made this choice if he hadnt felt so disconnected from the team. I make, Voltron Legendary Defender: Keith Kogane [ISTP]. (Gryffindor confirmed lol). No one else has the knowledge or power necessary, and Allura knows this, choosing the only path open to her. This is from when Miguel(merkymerx) and I cosplayed Shiro and Keith from Voltron: Legendary Defender! Omegas Lance & Keith have been chosen to be mates to Shiro, the god of perseverance and patience. The Atlas-Voltron arrives and again battles with Honerva, now back in her own mech suit. They confronted the first aches of teeth with munching toys. Sarah's favorite movies range from studio era classics to the latest sci-fi and superhero blockbusters. When they visit Oriande in season 5, Allura's full potential is unlocked, allowing her to later perform incredible feats like reviving Lance from the brink of death and transferring Shiro's consciousness into his clone's body. I finished watching the story, Voltron: Legendary Defender!It is amazing show and I am excited for more! Lance considered himself too greedy for Keiths attention to consider going on double-dates. And the universe as they know it will be forever changed. Keith saw something there and he extended his arms toward the image with big salty tears, caressing the sides of his flushed face. Lance and Keith meet up in a forest to get away from reality. Steven Universe is owned by Cartoon Network, Rebecca Sugar, and any and all other respective owners. Every blade knew there was a chance of never returning. This is all, of course, little comfort to those still angry at the decision to kill Allura, but it's hard not to feel proud when the statue erected in her honor is unveiled on New Altea. They had been receiving intel about the whereabouts of the Red Lion for two deca-phoebes. Promising Thace they would see each other again. The soft violet glow of his mothers blade bathed the inside of the pod, never leaving the kit in darkness. Before his death, Ulaz gives the team the location of the Blade of Marmora's headquarters; Shiro and the group . When it turns out Shiro is a clone under Haggar's control, Keith returns as the Black Paladin. In turn, they convince her that though life can be cruel and sometimes hard, that doesn't erase the happier times when life is beautiful and vibrant. It couldnt be helped. Instead, they let him be. Keith probably does not care so long as his "boyfriend" Ahem..brother is safe. Plus, who actually wants to be attached to another person for nearly half an hour? My point: those things are plot devices. It's the perfect avenue for Keith to help those affected by the war, delivering aide right to those who need it most. Keiths existence gave the blades something else to look up to after every mission. During the course of the series, he begins to form a comradeship with his teammates, and begins to develop feelings for Princess Allura and vice versa. Its beyond himself and his own feelings. She could put a front and evade fighters, shoot a few of them. Then a good friend suggests that Keith sell his virginity at an auction to pay for it. Much like his mother, the kit didnt stop calling through desperate sobs until a crackling voice came from the pod. When he decided to try and sacrifice himself, he knew it was for the greater good. So what can we expect in Season 7? "That would be a heart beat," Coran said, rather tearful himself. Garrison officer Shiro walks in to find that his protege Keith: 1) has presented as omega, 2) is in the throes of his first heat, and 3) has clearly imprinted on him. Keith missed everyone while he was with the Blades of Marmora. Then Krolia contacted them. Warning: Spoilers Off applies to Tear Jerker pages. To fight again. So please check tags and read at your discretion. In the end it seems like they end up becoming one and the same. He was sent to recover information, steal cargo, and tail certain Galra commanders. She took them straight to the most ominous image. A sense of belonging, they hadnt felt for deca-phoebs. Allura is a hero in every sense of the word, and for Voltron: Legendary Defender to end with this incredible woman becoming the defender of every universe in existence is absolutely worth celebrating. Showed how she has powers and how badass she is. Normally extremely perceptive, Keith's fiery personality sometimes causes him to forget crucial details of his missions, such as being so focused on destroying enemies that he forgot the Balmera was a living creature and that he had to be careful to not cause any damage to it in battle. But none of that would be enough to save her or her kit. It's about saving the world. The series is taking the story in some interesting directions, so while we can make some pretty solid educated guesses about what's to come, the broader scope of the space-based action series really opens up the playing field. Luckily Keith talked him out of it. With his Paladin days behind him, Lance returns to his family farm to live a simple life. He eventually retires as Black Paladin to marry Allura and become her king consort. Voltron creators Joaquim Dos Santos and Lauren Montgomery wrote a letter to fans, apologizing and expressing that it was never their intention to offend or disrespect anyone. When Allura says goodbye to Lance in Voltron season 8, she bestows on him the Altean markings, and while it's unclear what these markings really mean - are they simply meant as a symbol of her love or do they imply Lance is now part Altean? Hes a huge risk taker, willing to push his limit/luck to achieve the best possible outcome. The first episode in Netflix is triple-length, creating a cumulative runtime for the season equal to the industry standard of 13 episodes, while other streaming services such as iTunes and Amazon have three separated episodes with the normal length of 23 minutes. The blades were unsure of how to proceed. A one-stop-shop for all things video games. While they're all sitting around the table remembering Allura at the end of the episode, Coran tells Keith that Allura believed he would be the key to the Galra's future. In the epilogue, Pidge is installing the A.I. Upon the death of the emperor, an explosion of pure quintessence sends Shiro and their young son into an alternate reality where he faces himself, quite literally, and a version of Keith who - to his elation - is still alive.As time passes and solutions to the paladins' new arrival allude them, Shiro must understand this is not the same Keith he built a family with, no matter how similar they might be, no matter how much he wishes for it to be true. Want to talk about it? Shiro asked. as well as It seems like so far, weve seen him trying to reconcile the BOM/Voltron conflict and trying to balance both in his life. Ive been seeing people be concerned that Keith almost sacrificing himself was because he felt like others wouldnt care if he died but honestly? When he decided to try and sacrifice himself, he knew it was for the greater good. Tired. He kept his gaze firmly planted on his plate. Invitation, Keith mumbled, to Lance and Hunks wedding., Should be exciting. He focuses on his own business and needs very little outward validation or comfort from others. Voltron: Legendary Defender season 8's ending is a shocking conclusion for for the hit Netflix animated series and we're breaking it down. He faced hologram!Shiro telling him to give up the knife, and then his dad telling him to wait while the world outside was crumbling. Practically brainless. Please consider turning it on! ), Soft Sheith I drew for my dear friend T4KESH1 on twitter :), Like my art? Its just I know Lance is going to try and set me up with a date and I really I dont want to deal with it. when he gets frustrated at Pidge and, with higher Ti-Se, blows up on her about how shes putting the lives of two people over the rest of the universe) and often has tunnel vision when he knows what needs to be done (i.e. He has the ability to focus on the bigger picture (i.e. No one understands the importance of a good meal like Hunk, recognizing how food can remind people of home and that a full stomach can make them more open to new ideas. He missed Shiro's wise advice and soft voice. This meant the extraction of the Lion had to be well-planned and with little to no space for failure. Emperor Lotor was the emperor and former prince of the Galra Empire, and son of Zarkon. 4 yr. ago. Luckily Keith talked him out of it. Think for a second: putting their lives in danger for the mission is nothing new to the paladins. 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