a lil somethin’ somethin’ i did for the practice round of @thevoltrongames

this was rushed, but i’m still fairly proud of it.  enjoy!

(go team yellow lion!!)

The second Lance’s knuckles hit the wooden door twice, it swung right open, hitting the wall it was next to.  Lance jumped back, stirred at the slamming sound.  Without a moment to waste, huge arms wrapped around him like a band aid on a finger.  He succumbed to the warm feeling that never in a million years he thought would he experience again.

“Mijo, te extrañé mucho.  Very, very much..." He never imagined that he would hear that voice again.  That soft, loving and empathetic voice belonged to his mother.  His mamá.

Lance reached down to embrace her back.  Ever since he has entered the Garrison, he has already been thinking about going back home to his family.  He dreamt of telling them stories on how he became such a great pilot.  Though thanks to Voltron, those dreams were put to trash.

Thanks to Voltron, he would now tell his mom, dad, sisters, brothers, nieces, and nephews, stories about how he defended the universe along with a team that had his back no matter what.

"Dios mio, how are you, my child?  What did you rank?"  His mother asked.

"Lo siento, mamá, I haven't graduated.  Although, I did something way cooler."

Pidge's feet hit the grass with a loud thump.

"Shh!  She'll hear you!" Matt whispered, steadying his sister with his hand.  Pidge gives him a smug look, then they both turn their gaze to the door across the yard.

The two have kept in contact with their dad ever since he returned home to his wife.  Sam Holt has told Colleen that both their children would be coming home, though he was not particularly sure when.  He liked the idea that she had some kind of hope left in her.

Almost every night, Pidge and Matt would communicate with their dad through Pidge's technically, way too advanced computer, telling him about their day and what they were up to.  It would be ramblings about missions, on new additions to the green lion, and many other personal things like what Hunk prepared for lunch.

When the paladins decided to go back home, they told their dad all about it.

And this was their dad's idea: the two were to sneak into their old house's backyard, and play around with Bae Bae.  Their mom would hear all the barking, and become suspicious enough to go check.  And when the time comes...

"Katie!  Matt!"

Colleen would have both her children back.

Hunk wasn't one to assume things, but something tells him that Shay's now eating lunch with her whole family.

He's traveled back to Arus, thanks to Yellow.  In one hand he holds a cupcake, and on the other, a beautiful array of crystals that look like a bouquet of flowers.  Shay wouldn't get it, he knows, but it was too appealing to not gather up.  He saw those crystals on a planet on one of the missions.  After the paladins were rested up, he climbed back into his lion and flew all the way back to the planet.  At that time, he didn't know who to give it to, so he kept the crystals in his room, and waited for the perfect opportunity.

Now that it was given to him, he was sure to make the most of it.

The Balmerans have built shelters on Planet Arus, sharing the homestead with the kind and friendly Arusians.  After the attack of the robeast, the species have migrated to the planet that once was the home to the Castle of Lions.  The two races have now coexisted in peace and unity, vowing to help Voltron whenever they can.

Hunk has been here before, and he knows exactly where Shay's hut is.

The huts don't have doors, so Hunk knocks on the wall instead, the crystal bouquet hidden behind him.  Rax, Shay's brother, was the first one to notice him.

"Hunk?" He said under his breath.  Shay's eyes snapped to the doorway, and she straight up bolted right towards Hunk.

"Hey there, Shay."  Hunk smiles.  "I've got something for you."

"Why aren't you going back to Earth?  Don't you know anyone there?"  Allura asks, sitting down on the floor next to Shiro.

"I think you've forgotten what 'home' means, princess."  He says, taking a quick glance at Allura before returning his gaze to the stars.  They're seated in front of the giant viewing windows, admiring the vast infinity outside the confinements of the castle.

"Hmm, it seems so.  Would you mind enlightening me, Takashi?"

Allura's bright blue eyes seem to flicker in Shiro's vision.  His heart seems to pound faster.  Something about Allura calling him by his real name sets off a bomb inside him.  It's not a bad thing, he thought.  At first, she used it to tease him when she just found out about it, and now, whenever she says it aloud, it adds another layer to Shiro's ever-growing heart.

"Sure thing." He takes a deep breath.  "Home's wherever the heart is, Allura.  You don't have Altea, but you do have the memory of it.  Right here, in this castleship.  You don't need a real, solid, definite place to call home.  That's just a house."

The princess looks up to the stars.  "Why is your home here?  With me?"

"It's the best place to see the stars, this observation deck.  Makes you rethink about the universe."  His eyes finally land on her.

"And that—" He gestures to the big, boundless expanse in front of him.  "That is home."

For most of his life, Keith has a vague understanding to what home is.

When Shiro gave them all the chance to go back home, he wasn't entirely sure about what to do.  Should he go to his mom?  Should he go back to Earth to visit his dad?  His mind flooded with thoughts.

Until he finally reached a decision—home is within himself.

Keith went back to Earth.  Not to his father, not to the Garrison, but in the little hut he lived in ever since his expulsion.

The last time he saw that place felt like years ago, when he brought back Shiro and saved Lance, Hunk, and Pidge.  Going back seemed near impossible while they were in space, yet there he was.

That was home for him.  The one he built.  The one he restored.  The one he took care of.

How did he know?

Episode 1: Seeds of Corruption

When Lance discovers the remains of a lost alien race deep within enemy space, he releases an unstoppable force that threatens to corrupt the Paladins’ control over both their Lions and Voltron. Jumping into the heart of the adventure, you must overcome the corrupt force and relentless threat of Zarkon as you struggle to solve the ancient mystery and fight your way to victory.

Fans of the show will be thrilled to know that each of the TV show’s voice actors have lent their amazing voice talents to the experience. We were also excited to involve the showrunners who provided some of their writing expertise and thorough knowledge of the Voltron universe. It’s been Digital Domain’s plan to ensure that DreamWorks Voltron VR Chronicles is as authentic as it gets. Once you get your hands on the experience, we hope you feel the love and the insane amount of hours we’ve put into creating this cinematic VR adventure!

The cinematics in this episode feature a visual style reminiscent of the animated TV series but presented for the first time in fully immersive 360° VR! The use of VR technology allows for more dynamic storytelling and incredible in-your-face action sequences. The experience will also feature moments of interactivity where the user takes control of Lance’s actions. These interactive moments include several highly engaging puzzles as well as exciting missions where the user pilots the Blue Lion, battling Galra forces with an array of highly advanced weapon systems.

Developed by Digital Domain, a leading creator of in-house original content, visual effects and immersive experiences, DreamWorks Voltron VR Chronicles will be available for purchase at PlayStation Store starting September 26.

All of us at Digital Domain look forward to you getting your hands on this VR experience! We absolutely, positively cannot wait to hear what you think. For those of you who simply cannot wait, pre-order it exclusively at PlayStation Store today!