Shiro bolted up from a set of push ups and ran down the hall to the bridge, locking Keith's door before Keith could get out. All the paladins except Keith assembled. Keith jumped out of bed and ran out except that he banged into the door face first, "Ah! SHIRO!!!"

Shiro felt kinda bad about locking Keith in when he heard the loud thud behind him, but he didn't think that Keith was in any condition to pilot a ship. Allura showed the paladins where the Galra fleet was and Shiro gave directions. They all flew into the fray, though each feeling a little empty. The paladin bond being weakened without Keith. "Shiro? What if we need Voltron?" Pidge asked over the com in the middle of the scrimmage. Shiro bit his lip, "If we need Voltron, Allura can free Keith from his room." She took the answer and everyone flew trying to destroy the ships. A laser shot out of one of the ships and struck the green lion. "Oh No!" They heard Pidge exclaimed as the beam and the lion made contact. Shiro grit his teeth and asked tensely, "Pidge are you okay?"

"I think so Shiro. Nothing deep."

Lance cut in, "Shiro, we're pretty outnumbered. I think we need Voltron. We need Keith." Shiro bit his lip again and watched before agreeing, "Alright. Allura? Release Keith and get him out here." He commanded as a blast flew by. Allura frowned, "I don't trust that Keith can do this Shiro. Maybe I should fly red."

"No Allura, Red will keep him safe as well as he can. Without you a lot of the castle can't function so we need you safe. Let Keith out."

"Fine. But I don't like this Shiro." Allura released Keith's door. He immediately ran to Red, knowing the others must need help, "Shiro, what's going on?"

"We need Voltron Keith. Get out as fast as you can and we'll assemble." Keith nodded quickly and flew out. He covered Hunk as a ship tried to hit him, "Ready when you are."

Assemble Voltron!" Shiro said. "YEAH!"They shouted and flew into the giant robot. Shiro directed the attack of the defender and each paladin played their part. Keith's concentration was on point, so everyone could feel through the bond the second he started to get confused. Everyone began to notice that his reflexes weren't normal but it didn't damage the overall attack.

Keith paused suddenly, hands frozen on the controls. He stared out at the ships, paling, "W-what?"

"Keith? What are you doing?" Lance reprimanded into the com at Keith. "I-I.... don't... what are we...?" Keith spasmed lightly. Each paladin paled slightly but Shiro lost color almost totally. "Oh no." Hunk said panicking slightly.

"Sh-Shiro?" Keith called, "W-what's going on?" He spasmed again, small whimpers echoing over the coms. Shiro tried to think but the whole situation overwhelmed him, "We are fighting Keith. I need you to fight the spasm. For me Keith."

Keith sniffled, nodding as he grit his teeth and suppressed the spasm. They all felt the tension as he was going through and when it relaxed Shiro smiled a little, "Good job Keith."

Keith exhaled slowly, "Okay. L-let's end this."

They all nodded and finished the defensive attack. They disbanded, Keith flying Red back with Shiro guiding him. When they landed Shiro waited for Keith to come out of Red. He didn't show. "Keith?" He called and went up to Red's cockpit. Keith was out of the seat, lying on the floor, curled in on himself with his face twisted in pain.

"Oh no." Shiro quickly walked over and kneeled next to him, "Keith buddy?"

LKeith twitched, one eye barely opening to see Shiro, "Hhng..." Shiro raked his hand through his hair and set a gentle hand on Keith's face. Keith breathed heavily, biting his lip hard. "Easy." Shiro cooed and tried to get Keith to release biting his lip worried he'll hurt himself more. Almost ten minutes later Keith suddenly went limp, trying to catch his breath. Shiro decided to take him off Red so he lifted Keith into his arms and took him gently back into the castle's main room. Keith leaned his head on Shiro, "Worst one yet..."

"I saw that. Don't worry, we will help you."

He nodded slowly, worn out from the attacks he'd suffered. "Good job out there today Keith." Shiro encouraged. "Thanks. But it didn't go as well as planned."

"Some things don't."

Keith nodded again falling silent. "Want to sleep? I can move into your room." Shiro offered and felt bad for his younger brother. Keith made a face, "I'm good."

"Okay. Just rest here." Keith nodded as Shiro set him down on the couch, Shiro adjusted Keith so he was somewhat comfortable and sat next to him. The others filed in quietly. "Hey guys. Good job." Shiro commended then said, "You okay Pidge?"

She nodded, "Fine, just a scorch or two on Green."

"Good." Shiro nodded. "How's Keith?" Hunk asked looking at the dozing teen. "Scared I'd say. I guess he had a really bad spasm after we got back." Lance bit his lip, "How can we help? He seems to be getting worse, not better."

"Anyone have ideas?" Shiro looked around. They shook their heads, "My dad may be a doctor but I never studied biology too in depth." One said. "I wish there was a way to contact a doctor." Shiro whispered. They all agreed, "I don't understand how he can become so confused so suddenly." Hunk whispered, sitting down.

"Looks like we all are confused." Shiro smiled but nodded, "I understand Hunk what you mean though. I know a little bit and clouded mind and consciousness is a symptom."

"At least he didn't faint while we were out there. That wouldn't have been good." Lance sat down, ringing his legs up to hug. "No way. That would have made it all harder." Shiro looked at Keith and put a hand gently on his arm. Keith stirred, mumbling in his sleep. Shiro shook his head, "I am out of ideas."

Pidge sighed sadly, "What'll happen if he never gets better?"

They all looked solemnly at each other but Shiro would hear none of it, "He will get better. We won't let him not because he is our brother and paladin. There is always a cure." Lance glanced at Hunk who frowned and looked away from Shiro. "Guys. I feel responsible for this problem that we are facing but we will help him." Shiro tried to perk everyone up but it was in vain. Pidge nodded, "Sure Shiro. Of course we will."

"Thank you Pidge. I am going to have Allura and Coran help us locate someone who knows some medicines we can try." Hunk and Lance nodded, "Sounds like a good idea." They nodded and Shiro decided to go see Allura now leaving everyone to watch Keith.

Lance stared at Keith intensely, "Think if we stare at him long and hard enough he'll be cured? You know, mind over matter?"

Pidge adjusted her glasses, "I doubt it Lance." He sighed, "I didn't think so, but hey, worth a shot."

"Yeah." No one was very enthusiastic. Keith spasmed in his sleep.

Shiro walked up to Allura, "Allura, we need your help."

"Of course Shiro. What is it?"

"Is there somewhere where the inhabitants are well versed in medicine? Or anything like that?" She furrowed her brow, "I'm not completely sure. We could check the systems near us and try to find one."

"Please."

"I'll do it right away Shiro. Number one priority."

"Thank you Allura. It is very important to the whole crew." She nodded and smiled, "Of course Shiro." Shiro's face was showing stress from the ordeal and nodded, "Thank you."

Meanwhile Keith stirred in his sleep, mumbling again, "Kashi..."