#and for good reason. he was an amazing soldier. a master at chess and playing the organ. gifted dancer and singer. excellent speaker.

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All you need to know about V is that he was the eldest child.

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Lullaby OC’s: The Clubs

Lullaby Masterlist II Neutral OC’s II The Diamonds II Extra OC’s

Introductions to the Combat Division of Lullaby - The Clubs 

Chase Aspen: The Stoic and Protective King of Clubs

Age: 24 

Pairing: Amelia Brown 

Description: Pretty tall at 5’11” and muscular. He looks similar to his sister, the Queen of Diamonds. He has darker caramel eyes than his sister and short and wavy brown hair streaked blonde. Casual clothes are nice, but usually missing a few buttons and the sleeves are always rolled up. 

Summary: He is insanely protective of his older sister, but thinks he’s inadequate to her. He is very mature and composed in front of others, only relaxing around his close friends. He rose through the ranks solely to be there for his sister. He is talented with any blade, preferring sabers and greatswords. 

Amelia Brown: The Stubborn and Rowdy Queen of Clubs

Age: 24

Pairing: Chase Aspen 

Description: She is pale with tons of freckles and muscular, but still only 5’4”. She has strawberry blonde curls that fall to her shoulders but are usually pulled back. She has large minty green eyes.  She likes wearing black mens trousers with a black and teal corset and heeled combat boots. She keeps her daggers and throwing knives on garters around her thighs. 

Summary: Stubborn and Rowdy, Amelia grew up around guys and always preferred to fight and train as opposed to getting dressed up to play house. She specializes in any short dagger or throwing knife. She graduated at the top of her class and despite being a girl worked her way up the ranks. She is better about dressing up now, only doing it when she has too. 

Chester Leilani: The Calculating and Observant Jack of Clubs

Age: 27

Pairing: Asexual (thinks love is a liability and a waste of time) 

Description: Very similar to his sister, he has dark emerald eyes and pale skin with lots of freckles. He is 5’10” and extremely lean and toned. He has short mahogany hair and prefers a simple button up with a vest and trousers. His uniform and outfits are spotless at all times. 

Summary: Shy and quiet like his sister the medic for the Diamonds, he climbed the Clubs ranks purely to protect her. If anything was to go down, he wanted to be with her on the battlefield. He is observant and the main tactician for the Clubs, the only person he can’t beat in a chess game is the King of Diamonds. He is a sniper, preferring to stay out of the close combat so he can get a better view of the battlefield and strategize to the best of his ability. 

Sky Night: The Talented and Enigmatic Ten of Clubs

Age: 24 

Pairing: Asexual (thinks love is a hoax and relationships are a weakness) 

Description: Black hair with dark brown highlights, and pale skin that tans easily, he looks quite forgettable, if not for his dark purple eyes. In the shadows, they look black, but in the sunlight, they seem to glow. His build is average, but muscular, and his clothes are simple too, whether it’s on duty or off. 

Summary: He’s kind and pleasant to interact with, but seems to keep his distance from everyone. He takes orders from both armies yet doesn't seem particularly close to anyone. He’s a great informant, able to blend into shadows and stay unnoticed, with amazing memory as well. To top it off, he’s mastered throwing knives, having invented an almost perfect technique himself, and works well with snipers. He doesn’t talk much about himself or his past. He claims to have gone to IOL yet no one recalls him. 

Jasper Dawn: The Soft and Naïve Nine of Clubs

Age: 23 

Pairing: None (doesn't even know his sexual orientation, this adorable softboi) 

Description: He has dark brown skin with milky white patches, vitiligo. His skin is quite sensitive, so he usually wears layers of sunscreen to protect it. He likes to wear scarves or turtlenecks, even in the burning hot summer. Either that, or some uneven patch of makeup on his neck. Rumors say he used to be in a gang and is hiding a tattoo for whatever reason. It doesn’t help that he’s muscular to the point of being buff, and that his face looks scary, nor the fact that those who’ve seen him without all the long shirts and pants say he’s covered in scars. His hair used to be black, but it’s now a light teal that matches his eyes, currently loose and messy around his shoulders with golden accents. They used to be in dreadlocks. 

Summary: As a kid, he was very quiet and confused, keeping to himself most of the time. He made one good friend, and remembers a stranger with dark hair and silver eyes that gave him candy, but that’s it. He eventually showed up in Clubs Academy and began his training there. Even as an adult, he’s still quiet, but really kind with his soldiers. Despite his intimidating face and presence, he’s just an innocent little softboi! 

Avi Gatilin: The Gentle Giant and Night Owl The Eight of Clubs

Age: 26

Pairing: Saiya Shade

Description: Flawless darker skin, is 6’0” tall with broad shoulders and muscles for days. His hair is semi long, and a rich brown color depending on light. His eyes are a dark blue that could almost pass for black. He wears a black shirt and pants out of uniform and keeps a pair of leather gloves on him at all times. 

Summary: Looks are extremely deceiving with this gentle giant. He is really quiet and shy, preferring to blend with the shadows. He may be intimidating, but is actually very soft spoken, preferring to capture people alive and peacefully. He is the other night unit and is only awake between the hours from 4pm - 8am. IS best friends with Saiya, they have been working together at night for years. 

Declan Maverick: The Relaxed but Relaxed Tank and The Seven of Clubs

Age: 28

Pairing: Married to Candance Valentine 

Description: Is another tall boi 6’0” with toned but buff muscles. He has dark gold eyes and longish mahogany hair. He usually just wears his clubs uniform with the sleeve rolled up and jacket open. Wears a broken watch on his wrist that is the only thing that connects him to his family. 

Summary: Declan specializes in a blunt weapons unit, liking the two handed staff the best. He is very laid back and relaxed, but is still extremely protective of Lullaby. Nothing will threaten his wife and twin boys. He was raised by Jacobs family after being found outside the barrier with only a watch. When he grew up he decided to take the name on the back of the watch since that was his only clue to his real identity. His wife is the second diplomat of Lullaby and he rarely sees her.  

Jace Grant: The Trigger Happy and Competitive Six of Clubs

Age: 28 

Pairing: None 

Description: His skin color is medium and his hair would be brown, if it wasn’t shaved. His built is tanky, slow, bulky even. His eyes are brown and it’s been compared to sh*t on multiple occasions. He usually wears something he thinks is cool, but actually isn’t. 

Summary: Jace isn’t the easiest to get along with, even harder to understand than people like Jacob. He by no means had a sad backstory, nor was he born into a rich and spoiled family. Looking at his childhood, no one would have guessed that he would grow up to be the a**hole of Lullaby. Don’t challenge him unless you want to end up in a hospital. If it wasn’t for his position, he would’ve long become a fugitive from multiple murders. 

Celeste Soleil: The Timid and Celestial Five of Clubs

Age: 23 and a half 

Pairing: Kyle Ash 

Description: Tanned flawless skin and a dimple on her cheek, she would look ordinary if it wasn’t for the star shaped freckles across the bridge of her nose and cheeks. They’re something she takes pride in, as a Soleil. Her hair is in shades of pinks and purples, like a galaxy. Her eyes are a pale lilac. Her uniforms usually have clusters of stars on the edges that she embroidered on herself. Around her neck rests a sphere filled with glitter that sparkled like a galaxy. 

Summary: Unfortunately, Celeste was born with a weak body, being unable to use her magic because of it. Because of her delicateness, she was deemed unfit for the role of Jack of Diamonds, a role her family has had for generations. Instead, it went to her cousin, the older twin, Lunarye Star. Luckily, Celeste was still able to join the Clubs Army as a medic. She’s the third best in all of Lullaby. 

Aro Shielde: The Pussy and Scaredy Cat Four of Clubs

Age: 23 

Pairing: Mei Venus 

Description: He’s pale and doesn’t like the sun, since he’s the type that gets sunburned easily. His hair is dirty blonde with long bangs over the left eye, just like his cousin Zepherin. The said eyes are dark blue, almost black, like two deep pools of water (Mei’s words). He’s lithe and very tall, like a big beanpole. He would go around wearing armor if given the chance, but it’s too heavy and bulky. 

Summary: He’s, well, the pussy of Lullaby. That’s all there is to him. He’s a scaredy cat that would run and hide at any possible chance, even if deep down he knows he’s more than capable of fighting. If he can get over his fear of pain and blood, perhaps he can even take the position of King of Clubs. But for now, he’s just the logistics guy, the nitpicker of plans, the one who over worries to the point where people just wanna knock him out. Jace almost does on more than one occasion. 

Kayne Hanshaw: The Quiet and Romantic Three of Clubs

Age: 28 

Pairing: Married to Floria Hanshaw 

Description: His long and silky blonde hair reminds people of gold or elves. Mei approves. Some of the Diamonds are even jealous. His eyes are a bright, sky blue, and he’s tall and muscular. His skin is pale, but it’s been tanned from working in the sun with his wife. He just wears the usual uniform, but sometimes wears a hair clip or badge personally made by his daughter, Lily. 

Summary: Kayne came from a very wealthy and prestigious family that’s serious about fencing. Because of that, he was able to get the best tutors and managed to become one of the best fencers in the area. Eventually, he joined the Clubs Academy and met Floria. They fell in love and became known as the cutest couple or power couple of the schools. People say that high school sweethearts never work out, but that’s not the case for Kayne and Floria. They got married and even adopted a kid! Kayne is usually quiet but is a real sweetheart, always writing little letters to his wife and daughter. They’re all he talks about, whether it’s at the Clubs Headquarters or at the animal rescue centers Kayne and his wife volunteers at. 

Crystal Mare: The Timid and Shy Two of Clubs

Age: 23 and a half 

Pairing: Zero 

Description: Unlike her older sister, Jewel Mare, Crystal isn’t as fixated on her looks. Although her family is a renown family of jewelers, and although they’re considered the nobility of the Clubs, Crystal was never that fond of jewels. With pale, easily sunburned skin, jet black hair that rests by her hips, and her bluebelle eyes, she doesn’t look a thing like her family. The only thing that might be able to tie her together with them would be her tall and slender frame, perfect for modeling. She prefers to dress down rather than dress up, and her style can be considered ‘old-fashioned granny’ in a bad way. Mei’s been begging her to dress in clothes other than long skirts and ugly sweaters, but she refuses. 

Summary: Despite her filthy rich family, Crystal never liked the luxuries. She was known as the black sheep of the family, and all the attention usually goes to her elder sister. When Crystal decided to join the humble military, her family practically disowned her right then and there. She isn’t in touch with them anymore, but does occasionally exchange letters with Jewel. As long as Crystal doesn’t take the spot of ‘Most Beautiful Girl in Lullaby’, Jewel is neutral with her. Because of always hiding in the shadows during fancy aristocratic banquets, Crystal developed a shy and timid personality. She prefers to avoid violence, so she uses non-lethal bullets when sniping. 

Dynite Spark: The Chaotic Explosives Expert and Ace of Clubs

Age: 27

Pairing: Solaria Star 

Description: Tall at 6’2” and slightly muscular with tanned skin and bright blue eyes. He has messy orange and blonde hair. He wears pretty basic clothes that are always charred around the sleeves from his experiments and explosions. 

Summary: He used to be a fire and dark elemental but his magic was extracted when he couldn’t control it, now it is used in his guns and explosives. He kept his pyromaniac personality. Very blunt and straightforward, he is a loudmouth and an extrovert and will always say what’s on his mind even if it would offend others. Very honest, probably can’t keep a secret. People naturally flock to him because of his carefree personality, but he can be a true gentleman when he has to. He is very chaotic and passionate about his job. Is a huge daredevil, if you dare him to race down the stairs, he will jump out the window. One of the only non magic users to have a familiar. 

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Lotor is a super interesting character and here's why:

I’d like to start by saying I’ve never done a meta before but I am so intrigued by Lotor! Who is he? What are his motives? What’s his plan? Is he really the bad guy in all of this? It’s 10PM and I’m only going to go a few episodes in just to touch on his personality because I love psychoanalyzing and we’re given a good look at Lotor’s personality early on.

When the idea of Lotor is first introduced at the end of s2 and beginning of s3 there’s one thing that’s obvious. Estrangement. Lotor hasn’t been brought up until Zarkon is literally on his death-bed and probably for good reason. The idea of Zarkon having an heir never crossed anyone’s mind until Haggar spit that fine verse and threw the fandom for the proverbial loop. Everyone fixated on Lotor. Who was he? What kind of guy was he? How is he going to interact with the paladins? All a lot of really good questions, but after season 3 we don’t really have any decisive answers! But let’s break down what he learn in the first few episodes of s3.

Within the first episode we’re given confirmation that Lotor isn’t on the friendliest terms with his dear ol’ dad. 

Exiled is a pretty harsh term. Instantly we’re given a clue as to WHY he may have been exiled, or at least what he’s been doing while exiled when the conversation continues;

“I’ve heard rumors he fights alongside his enlisted men like a lowly private.”

“Worse than that, his top generals aren’t even pure Galra.”

“Some say he allows the planets he conquers to continue to rule themselves.”

So far, only 1 out of these three have been confirmed, that being his generals are half-Galra. While he’s been established as being an amazing fighter we haven’t seen him fight alongside his soldiers (yet), and while we’ve seen him show mercy to planetary leaders, we haven’t seen actual proof of his off-hands method of “conquering”. 

Next the fighter in the pit is revealed to be Lotor, who calls Thrak out on his bullshit and challenges him to a battle, stating that real Galra don’t scheme in dark rooms, they fight their way to victory. This is pretty funny since the more we see of Lotor the more it’s shown that he’s a major strategist and the reason he knew Thrak was planning against him was because Ezor was spying for him. 

Lotor is analyzing all the time. This trope was established before s3 even came out! Theories of Lotor manipulating Lance or Keith were rampant and everyone was convinced that he was some master manipulator and actually, they may not have missed the mark! He’s obviously super perceptive and not just as a fighter, but as a politician and a leader. He fucks with Thrak during their fight and even points out his flaws for him, but still defeats him with little to no effort. Afterwards he gives a speech, claiming how he plans to rule by using loyalty instead of fear. (This is also the same age-old argument that’s been dominant in Game of Thrones for the past 2 seasons so it’s interesting to see how Lotor goes about it, but it’s a technically a kids show so I digress.)

Finally he finishes his speech saying that allies gained make them stronger but “Those who stand against us will be crushed.” He’s looking right at Thrak when he says this and I have to wonder if he’s not speaking about his fathers empire at this moment, but about his own band of soldiers. Lotor obviously has a different motive from his father, even going to the point of attacking and stealing from other Galra, so it makes it pretty obvious the Us vs Them situation isn’t as black and white as it seem in his speech.

The next shot gave me a bit of whiplash because of the distinct change in Lotor’s demeanor. Directly after Thrak pledges loyalty to him and Lotor wins over all the Galra hearts in the arena with his charisma and skill, he immediately tells his generals to send Thrak away. It’s a smart move, and there seems to be the unspoken command to keep the situation under wraps, but in one second his entire expression and tone of voice changes. He goes super cold and the audience get’s the sense of “Oh geez, maybe this guys ‘nice guy’ act is all fake.” 

In the next episode we see his generals arriving on Puig and we get the phrases “take prisoners” and “kill no one”. The generals make effort to specifically disarm and not cause great harm to any fighters they encounter. This is strange because it’s the first time we’ve seen people fighting like this in Voltron. It was so interesting to watch and made me wonder the motives behind  this order, especially since it was most likely originally given by Lotor. 

Then Lotor and his generals corner the Puig leader he gives another little speech. Lotor is very good at speaking, he’s good at getting into peoples heads. He points out how Voltron isn’t there, and he makes a pretty specific stab at something with the line “Gone. Leaving you with nothing but a hollow promise of freedom.” The score does something interesting here where the feeling of the music switches from a hopeless feeling with the shot on the Puig leader, then it switches to Lotor and the music goes into a melancholy feel when he says the freedom line, then immediately into a threatening one when he continues on. 

Then he offers the Puig leader to join his empire. His “New empire”. His. Not the Galra empire as we know it but something he’s been building up himself. It’s crazy how there’s so many resistances working against Zarkon and now they’re all starting to make their presences known. 

Next he decides to check out Voltron for himself. He’s curious, he’s cunning. I stated while watching this episode that Lotor would be a Ravenclaw because he hears the rumor of an all powerful universe defending weapon that almost killed his father and decides to go poke it with a stick just to see what it will do. Or maybe that’s more Slytherin. It’s hard to tell. 

I watched the rest of the episode with my head in my hands because he spends the entire fight chilling in his seat, making strategic moves to provoke them, to show him what they can do. He see’s that they’re off, and that they’re not fighting as well as they’re rumored to and makes more moves to push their limits, and then he even states he doesn’t want to do any actual damage to them and I just???

Look at the smug bastard! Sitting in his little throne, playing a fucking game of chess.. I hate him. I love him. 

Anyway. Then, when he see’s confirmation that all 5 lions are still in operation he just turns around and calmly fucks off. It was kind of frustrating that none of the paladins or Coran thought this behavior was suspicious but Keith goes after him anyway so  ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

The next episode is spent with Lotor literally fucking playing with them. We learn that not only is Lotor an amazing fighter, he’s also the Space Jesus of piloting. (I was yelling a lot when he was battling Voltron because his ship is so C O O L!!!!)

He leads Voltron into a planet and then toys with them, stalks them, provokes them into damaging themselves. He’s eerily calm during the whole thing and with how excellent his piloting and fighting skills are it’s almost crazy to think he isn’t missing them on purpose? But I can also see how it’s a bit of a stretch to assume he’s secretly trying to get Voltron to work together. 

The episode ends with the paladins forming Voltron (finally) and Lotor retreating. He’s pretty happy about it too? His generals questions him and he states they’ll fight Voltron on their own time, and then when asked if Voltron itself will be a problem he says 

He’s OBVIOUSLY scheming! He has a plan! This man is smart and whatever he’s planning could either be very good or very bad and I’m actually worried that it’ll work!? I don’t have any idea what that plan is yet. Lotor keeps his cards very close to his chest and I’ve been awake for 18 hours. Mostly this was to just get into his personality a bit, and to rant about what a great character he is!

I personally don’t think he’s the villain. He might be Zarkon’s son, and he may be up to something, but we won’t know until later if his plans will really truly work against Voltron. It would be truly awesome to see Lotor and Voltron form an alliance to defeat the rest of Zarkon’s empire. 

Anyway, that’s all I’m doing tonight. I might do another and go into the later episodes and maybe talk about his plans and what he could possibly be up to and where his story will go? I’d also love to see what anyone else thinks about his character or plans!!