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Pidge sat idly in front of the computer screen. He and Keith had been searching the tunnels for almost two days now and had found nothing unusual. For what seemed like the millionth time, he ran a system check and focused in on Keith. Everything appeared normal. He sighed. The door opened, and Lance sauntered in.

"Hey Pidge, what's up?" He asked sitting down next to his friend.

"I found some sort of interference on the security tapes. Keith went to check it out." Pidge told him.

Lance frowned. "Alone?"

Pidge nodded. "You and Hunk were off resting, and I had to keep watch here. Don't worry, I've been keeping an eye on things." Pidge punched up the image of Keith walking through the tunnels.

Lance looked thoughtful. "What kind of interference?"

"Some sort of weird static. I have no idea—" Pidge was cut off as the computer started beeping. "You're parents are here. They're landing now."

"Great." Lance sighed. "Wonder if they've heard about Troi and the others."

"Why don't you go meet them. I'll stay here and baby-sit our Fearless Leader."

Lance laughed. "Thanks Pidge." He got up and started towards the door.

Pidge turned back to his computer. He was half watching the screen, thinking instead about Annie's pale green eyes, when sudden movement caught his attention. He snapped alert. "Damn!"

Lance turned. "What is it?"

Pidge was already on his feet and heading for the door, gun in hand. "Get to that ship! Keep everyone covered, something's going down!" Pidge flew out the door.

Lance followed on his heels. "Pidge, talk to me!"

"That interference I was telling you about. Whatever it is, it's stalking Keith."

Lance grabbed Pidge and pulled him to a halt. "What do you mean, it's stalking him?" He demanded.

Pidge shrugged off Lance's grip. "Look Lance, there's no time to talk now. I know where he is, you get Hunk and keep Allura and the others safe. GO!" Pidge took off again down the hall. Lance waited a fraction of a second, then he ran off in the opposite direction.

"Keith! Look out! There's—" Pidge's voice was cut off.

Keith looked down at his communicator. "Pidge? Pidge?" He was met only with static. He drew his gun and looked around cautiously. The tunnel was quiet. The only sound Keith could hear was water dripping in the distance. He waited a moment, then took a few steps forward. He felt a strange prickling sensation on the back of his neck. He whirled around, gun at the ready. The air crackled with electricity. Suddenly he heard footsteps pounding from behind him. Keith dropped to one knee and aimed his gun at the tunnel entrance. Pidge came bursting into sight, his own gun drawn. "Pidge! What the hell is going on?" Keith demanded lowering his weapon.

Pidge paused gasping. "That…that interference again…It was…headed this way. I tired to…warn you."

"My communicator cut out." Keith glanced around again. "What is it?"

Pidge shook his head. "I have no idea. I was just about to call you when I picked it up on the screen again. Your parents are here. I sent Lance to meet them. Hunk is covering Sereti and Allura."

"I don't like this Pidge." Keith said warily. He was about to say more, when a movement caught his eye. "Pidge, down!" Pidge instantly dropped to the floor and Keith fired over his head. Whoever it was started firing back. Pidge and Keith aimed in the direction of the shooter, but their bolts seemed to bounce off him. The intruder took careful aim and fired. The shot caught Keith on the shoulder and he fell back. Pidge was at his side in an instant, covering him with laser fire of his own. As quickly as it started, the blasts stopped.

Pidge circled quickly around the room, his gun at the ready. All stayed quiet. He turned back to his Commander. "Keith, are you alright?"

Keith nodded and cautiously sat up. He winced down at his arm. "Just a scratch. Did you get a good look at him?" He too, scanned the room. "Where'd he go?" The whole incident had taken less than a minute.

Pidge shook his head as he helped Keith to his feet. "He's gone, that's for sure." He turned back to Keith, puzzled. "But how? We had both doors covered?"

"And how did he get in here in the first place." Keith walked over to where that had last seen the intruder. "There's nothing here now. We might as well head back." He winced as he carefully stretched his wounded arm.

Pidge tore a piece of his shirt off and tied it around Keith's arm. "That'll hold you until we get you to sick bay."

"I'm not going to sick bay. It's nothing."

Pidge glared at him. "You are going. Garrison bylaws state that 'Once a commanding officer has been wounded in the course of battle, the next ranked officer takes charge.' I'm the next ranked officer. You're going to sick bay."

Keith scowled. "Since when have you been memorizing Garrison bylaws?"

"Since you assigned them to me."

Keith rolled his eyes. "Somehow, I knew you were going to say that."

Dorma came rushing into sick bay. She stopped short at seeing Doctor Gorma applying a bandage to Keith's left arm. "Cochova?"

Keith looked up at her. "It's alright Dorma. I'm fine."

Gorma smiled as he finished with the bandage. "For once, he's not lying. It was just a grazing shot. He didn't even need stitches for a change."

Dorma placed her hand on Keith's arm. Keith shook his head. "No Dorma, don't waste the energy."

"It would not be a waste cochova. What happened?" She asked, her violet eyes wide with concern.

Doctor Gorma tightened the sling on Keith's arm. "You're all set Commander. Keep that arm immobilized and take it easy for a day or two. Lady." He nodded towards Dorma, then left the room

Keith waited until the doctor was out of earshot. "Pidge and I were attacked down in the tunnels. Where's Allura and the others?"

"Cliff and his security team are protecting your parent's ship. Lance and Hunk are in the Control Room with Coran and Allura. I met Pidge in the hall. He told me you had been shot. I knew something was wrong." Dorma said.

She frowned as Keith slid off the table and pulled his arm out of the sling. Pulling on his shirt, he walked out the door, Dorma next to him. "Are they off the ship?"

Dorma shook her head. "Cliff kept them there on standby in case they had to take off quickly. He thought they would be safer there until we knew what was going on."

Keith nodded. "Good idea." He punched a button on his wrist communicator. "Lance?"

"Right here Cap. You alright?"

"I'm fine. It's over for now. Meet me at the landing bay. I think it's OK for them to unload now."

"Pidge told us. Cliff's forces are already heading back to the 'Explorer'. We'll meet you at the ship. Harrison out." Lance cut the connection.

Keith marched quickly down the hall. Dorma had to hurry to keep up with him. "Relax cochova. They are safe now."

"Yeah, but safe from who?" Keith shook his head. "Dorma, this is just too strange. How in hell did that guy get in here? We have guards posted at every entrance. There's just no way!"

"Perhaps he had help."

Keith stopped dead in his tracks and turned to his soul-sister. "What do you mean?"

"Keith, you have been betrayed by one of your own before. Could it be possible that it is happening again?" Dorma asked.

Keith scowled. "It better not be." His brown eyes flashed black with anger.

Dorma placed a restraining hand on his arm. "We will look into that later. Our children are here." She started out the door into the hanger.

Keith watched her go, then quickly followed her. When he stepped outside, his family had already disembarked from their ship. Allura looked up as he strode towards them.

She hurried to his side. "Keith?" She asked, hugging him closely.

He wrapped his good arm around her. "I'm alright Allura. Bastard got away."

"Pidge told us what happened. Who was he?" Allura asked.

"I'm not sure. But I will find out. And God help him when I do." Keith said coldly.

Allura stepped back a pace at her husband's tone. She forced a smile. "Enough for now. Let's go get our daughter." Together they walked towards the ship.

"Daddy! Mommy!" Aria came running at them. Allura knelt down and took her daughter in her arms.

"Aria, sweetheart. I missed you." Allura said, her throat tight with tears.

"I missed you too Mommy." Aria hugged her tightly, then turned to her father. "Daddy!"

"Hey there kitten." He scooped her up with his good arm and kissed her forehead.

Aria's brown eyes widened as she looked down at her father's arm. "Daddy you're bleeding! What happened? "

Keith smiled at his daughter. "Aww, I was helping Uncle Hunk fix one of the Lions and cut my arm. It's just a little scratch. Doesn't even hurt." He told her. "Were you a good girl for your grandparents?"

"She always is Keith." Cassandra held out her hands, and took Aria into her arms. After a moment, she placed her granddaughter on the ground. "Go help your grandfather get your things." Aria ran off. Cass turned to her son and daughter-in-law. "Are you both alright?" She asked, concern evident in her voice.

Keith nodded and hugged his mother. "We're fine Mom."

Cass then took Allura into her arms. "Allura, I'm sorry."

"Thank-you. It's good to see you." Allura tried to smile.

"It is, but not for the reasons we came." Cassandra took Allura's hand. "Come with me. Let's go have a little girl talk." She led Allura out towards the gardens.

Keith watched them leave, then walked over to the ship. Edward looked up. "Son, Pidge told us what happened."

Brenda marched over and stopped in front of Keith. "Where were you hit?" She demanded. Her eyes caught the bloodstained sleeve on his arm.

Keith rolled his eyes. "It was just a scratch Aunt Brenda. The doc patched me up. I'm fine."

"Sure you are. You should have that arm immobile at least." Brenda continued.

"The good doctor had Keith's arm in a sling, but as usual, Keith refuses to take medical advice." Dorma's eyes twinkled mischievously.

Keith glared at her. "Thanks sis."

Everyone laughed. "And speaking of sis, we brought you a surprise!" Alex gestured towards the ship's ramp. A petite redhead was walking towards them. "Annie!" Lance whooped and gathered his sister up in his arms, twirling her around. "What are you doing here?"

"I had some vacation time from the hospital, and figured I'd come for a visit." She glanced at Pidge and smiled shyly. Pidge turned bright pink.

"It's g-good to see you Annie." Pidge stammered. Everyone laughed.

"Well, with Cliff and Kim here, it's a real family reunion." Alex smiled.

Lance then turned to his parents, his expression sober. "Did you hear about Troi?"

Alex nodded. "Cliff filled us in. Have you heard anything?"

Lance shook his head. "Nothing Dad. This is just crazy! First the Lions, then the kids, now some one attacking Keith and Pidge right here in the Castle! What the hell is going on!"

Dorma placed her hand on his arm. "Svavaliadeelin, we will find them."

"I know Babe." He sighed and tried to smile at her.

"So, how were the girls?" Keith asked, trying to change the subject.

"Fine as usual. They spent alot of time playing in the cargo bay though. Looks like the glamour of space flight is wearing off." Edward laughed and the others, except for Keith, joined in.

"Cargo bay? What were they doing there?" Keith asked, puzzled.

Edward shook his head. "Who knows? They were playing something. Got very quiet when we asked about it. We figured it was some sort of secret club or something. You know how kids are." They all laughed again.

Keith grew quiet and thoughtful. He looked from his daughter and her cousin, to back to the ship. Squaring his shoulders, he walked over to the girls. "Hey you two! Don't I get a hug too?" He asked, winking at Zarana.

Zarana laughed and hugged him tightly around the neck. "Vahloo Keith! I heard Mama say you were shot."

"Nah, just cut my arm a bit.How are my two favorite girls?" He grinned.

"We're good. Look what I got!" Aria held out the ball in her hand. It sparkled and glowed with different flashes of light.

Keith took it and admired it. "That's very nice Aria. Where did you get it?"

"Grandpa got it for me."

Zarana held out one of her own. "I got one too."

"Hans brought his girlfriend over. Her name is Dreana." Both girls giggled.

"Is she pretty?" Keith asked smiling.

"Yes. She has long hair like mommy, only Dreana's is black. Hans doesn't like us to call her his girlfriend." Aria told him.

"But we do anyway." Zarana's grin was identical to her father's.

"I guess you two had a good time then." Keith told them.

Aria beamed. "We had fun on Earth Daddy. You should have stayed longer! Grandpa took us to the beach! I swam and everything!"

Zarana's head bobbed in agreement. "Troi and Hans went surfing! It was cool!"

"Lance and I used to surf there too. Hans and Troi must be glad they were able to visit with you. They have alot of school work to do back at the Academy." Keith said.

"They're taking a vacation." Aria told him.

"A vacation. Good for them. I wish I could have a vacation. I would go to the beach too. Wonder where they went." Keith asked casually.

"They're hiding in the Cargo-bay. Oops!" Aria's face turned bright red and she looked down at her feet. "I wasn't supposed to tell." She whispered.

Keith looked at Zarana. "Who else knows where they are?"

"No one Vahloo Keith. They told us not to tell anyone." She told him solemnly.

"Is Dreana with them?" Both girls nodded. "We've all been worried about them. You should have told your grandparents. Now, both of you go to your rooms. Your mothers and I will want to talk to the both of you." Keith told them sternly.

"Yes Daddy."

"Sa Vahloo Keith." Both girls walked forlornly into the Castle.

Keith got up and headed back towards his family. "What was that all about?" Lance asked.

Keith grinned. "You'll see. Wait here." He walked up the ramp into the ship and into the Cargo-bay. He paused and looked around. All was quiet. Keith cleared his throat. "CADETS! This is Commander Montgomery. I order you to show yourselves immediately!" There was no answer. So, they're going to make this difficult. Well, two can play at that game. He pulled Aria's ball out of his pocket. "I have in my hand a stun grenade. It is set to go off in one minute. If you do not come out here, I will be forced to detonate it. I have ear protection. You three however, will be knocked unconscious from the concussion. You will wake up in the brig. The choice is yours Cadets." Keith placed the glowing orb on the floor in the middle of the room, then stepped back outside.

The others came over to him. "Keith, what's going on?" Lance asked again.

Keith merely grinned, and snatched the cigar out of his friend's mouth. Taking a puff, he handed it back. "Watch."

A few moments later, three figures made their way down the ramp. "Troi!" Dorma started forward, but was stopped by Keith's hand on her arm.

Keith marched forward to face the three cadets. Troi and Hans were eyeing him and smiling. Dreana Dunbar, a tiny black haired thing, looked more concerned. "Well well, look what we found. Stand up straight Cadets." Keith ordered sharply.

"Vahloo Keith, we can explain." Troi started.

Keith interrupted him. "First off Cadet Harrison, I am not your Uncle. I am your Commanding Officer and I expect to be treated as such." Keith was speaking in his best Officer voice. They snapped to attention. "Second, you three are AWOL, by all rights you should be taken to the brig. And don't think I won't do it." They all looked up at him, fear in their eyes. "Instead, since I'm feeling generous, I want you to march to your rooms. Consider yourselves on House Arrest until further notice. Is that understood?" They mumbled something. "I didn't hear you Cadets. Is that understood?"

"Yes Sir, Commander Sir!" The three replied in unison.

"Now march. You can stay in the guest quarters, each your own. Troi, show them the way." Keith told him.

Troi nodded. "Yes Sir." He and his friends headed into the Castle.

Lance came over and rested his elbow on Keith's shoulder, puffing on his cigar, as he watched the children go inside. "My my Commander, aren't we a scary one. How'd you know?"

"Zarana and Aria let it slip that they were hiding in the Cargo bay." Keith shrugged Lance's arm off. "It's not funny Lance. They're old enough to know better."

"Yeah, like you two never put a toe out of line." Alex grinned.

Lance looked indignant. "Never a toe Dad. The rest of our body's maybe, but never a toe."

His mother cuffed him lightly in the head. "Keith is right, they do know better. A lot of people have wasted time and energy looking for them." Brenda said sternly.

"Not to mention the worry they have caused." Dorma added. "However, I am relieved to find them all safe."

"Aren't we all Babe." Lance said, draping his hand over his wife's shoulders. Dorma elbowed him in the ribs, and he stepped back. "So, Commander Montgomery, now that you've found them, what are you going to do with them?" Lance asked.

Keith looked thoughtful. "First, let 'em stew for a while. Let them wonder just how much trouble they're in. Then a few days of hard labor in the stables and the gardens ought to knock them down a few more pegs."

"Assign them a paper. How they pulled it off and why they won't do it again. That should deter them from pulling a stunt like this again." Alex added.

"Good idea." Keith finally smiled. "I got to admit, they did it well. Eluding Academy security and hiding out in a space cruiser for a week. We couldn't have done it better ourselves."

They all laughed. "You'd better get in touch with Sven and Jeff, son. They should know you found their kids." Alex told him.

Keith grew serious again. "You're right. Lance, gather the rest of the Team. We've got one crisis averted, but we still don't know who's gained access to the Castle, not to mention an all out attack down in the tunnels."

Lance snapped to attention and saluted sharply. "Yes Sir, Commander Sir." His mother hit him again. Lance grinned down at her. "You always did like him better." He grumbled, walking away.

"I still do!" Brenda called back. Lance winked at her and he and Dorma went to find the rest of the Team.

"What did happen in the tunnels Keith?" Alex asked.

Keith shook his head. "Come to the briefing. I don't want to get into it out here." He nodded towards the men taking the luggage and supplies off the ship.

"We'll meet you there." Edward told him. "Leave your mother with Allura. We can fill them in later."

"You should be resting that arm." Brenda said sternly.

"I will later Aunt Brenda. Allura and the others will make sure of that." Keith told her. "I'll see you all soon."

They watched him walk down the hall. "This whole thing has him scared. Really scared." Alex said to no one in particular.

Edward nodded. "And he's highly pissed off too. Not a good combination."

"No indeed." Alex sighed and they all started off towards the Briefing room. "Come on, let's go see what's going on."