In the wake of Zarkon's defeat and Shiro's disappearance, the paladins struggle to move forward with no one able to pilot the black lion or the ability to form Voltron. The team must quickly devise a plan as the ascension of Prince Lotor and his generals pulls the team into a perilous game of cat-and-mouse that tests their unity and abilities more than ever before.

Keith begrudgingly assumes Shiro's position as pilot of the Black Lion, Lance switches to the Red Lion, and Allura steps in to fill Lance's place as pilot of the Blue Lion.

Keith's reckless choice leads the team into a dangerous situation. Allura needs to channel one of the Paladins to get out of trouble.

The Castle receives a distress signal that leads Allura and Coran to believe that they may not be the only surviving Alteans.

A pair of sceptical rebel fighters make things difficult for a Paladin in need of assistance. Haggar steps up her monitoring of Lotor.

As the Paladins pursue the comet, they become confused by Lotor's actions. Keith doubts his leadership skills, while Lance ponders his future.

As the team try to decipher Lotor's plan for the comet, Coran gives the Paladins a history lesson about the origins of Voltron and the ongoing war.