In New York freedom looks like
Too many choices
In New York I found a friend
To drown out the other voices-U2

Cassia looked around at the group of people and smiled. They were so different from the people she was forced to associate with. The girls were not docile, silent creatures and the boys didn't expect them to be.

"Hey Snod" said Jack "Whose da Princess?"

"I'm Cassia Monroe," said Cassia holding out her hand.

"Well, Princess. I'm Jack Kelly," he said kissing her hand.

"Ah Cowboy. Don't be an ass" said a curly haired girl coming up next to him. "I'm Stress"

"Its nice to meet you both" said Cassia laughing.

"I notice ya don have an accent" said Revolution.

"That's because I'm not a native New Yorker," replied Cassia "I was born in California. My father inherited the Monroe publishing house when my Grandfather died"

Snoddy smiled as Cassia fielded questions from the various newsies about being rich. He liked how her eyes sparkled when she laughed and how she tried to answer every question.

"Cassia Monroe!" yelled a voice.

The group looked up to see a slender young woman, with mousey brown hair and a scar running down her face.

"Jay?" asked Cassia nervously.

"Where have you been?" asked Jacklene "Momma's worried sick"

"I've been right here. Guys, this is my older sister Jacklene. Jay, this is Snoddy, Revolution, Jack, Stress, Itey, Ribbons, swifty, Blink and Racetrack"

"Come on" said Jacklene "We have to go."

"Thanks" said Cassia "I had a really great time"

"Ya aint gonna be in trouble are ya?" asked Snoddy.

"No, Jay looks angry but I've got her wrapped around my little finger" replied Cassia.

She bent over and pecked Snoddy on the cheek, then raced out of the Resteraunt. She could hear the cheers of the other newsies.

"Woohoo" yelled Itey "Snoddy's finally found his Princess"

THE NEXT DAY….

"Man, dese headlines are shitty" said Revolution,

"I know" replied Ribbons.

Revolution smield when she saw one.

"Dis one"

So, Mayor's Dog Bit By Rabid Dog  became

"MAYOR BITTEN BY RABID DOG" yelled Revolution "SEEN FOAMIN AT DAT DA MOUF"

"Excuse me miss?" asked a voice "Wheres that story?"

Revolution turned to see Cassia standing there.

"Hey Princess, whats rollin?"

"Nothing"

That's when Revolution noticed Cassia's eyes looking around the crowded street.

"He doesn't sell here" she said Smiling.

"I have no idea what your talking about" replied Cassia feigning innocence.

"Sure, but if you were looking for Snoddy, I would tell you that he and Itey and Swifty sell to the fishermen at the docks"

"Cassia!" yelled a short woman with dark red hair "Buy the paper and lets go"

"Damn" whispered Cassia "Tell him I said hello"

"Hey, I got an idea. What are ya doin tonite?"

"My parents are going to a party at the Pulitzer's"

Revolution stuck her tongue out in disgust but continued "Come to the LH and ya can come wit us to Brooklyn for da poka game"

"Okay" said Cassia.

She had never been to Brooklyn, but there was a first time for everyting.

"Thanks Rev"

"Not a problem Princess"

Carryin Da Banner,

Revolution