(Robbie's POV)

After class...

Finally; I thought that would take forever.

Once I found a safe place away from the public, I asked Stallion, "Any luck on getting that Vortex Opener fixed?"

"Well, I can make a vortex, but I can't poke out another vortex through the other side of the wormhole," Stallion replied.

"Then, you should probably duplicate the power and strength to impact enough force on the other 'side'," I suggested.

"Hey, you minght be right."

"I am?"

"Apparently, there isn't enough power source. Maybe I could jump in the wormhole, 'freeze time' that is in the wormhole, then duplicate the power of the Vortex Opener, and hope to have enough energy to make another vortex."

"Wow, I consider myself as a smart person, and you lost me halfway through that explanation."

"Either way, you still have two days to survive."

"You do have a point there."

(Cat's POV)

I saw Rex removing the tape that was on my wrist.

"Wait, you're letting me go?" I asked.

"Yes, and no. I'm not letting you sleep upside-down; I mean, that's too cruel even for me to do it. So, I was nice enough to get a pillow and a blanket for you," Rex explained.

"Oh, well, thank you. Can I ask a question?" I said.

"Well, what is it?"

"Where are we, exactly?" I looked around.

"We are in an old log cabin near a beach. The shore over here is actually beautiful. If you want, you can climb up that tower and see the sunset." Rex pointed to the tower.

"Do you always go here?"

"Just when I need to. I can't go here everyday. It's because of Robbie that I can't go here."

"Then why did you kidnap me to make him mad? I mean, you guys could have just compromised an idea."

"Well, sometimes, I don't think through my plans."

"Are you letting me go?"

"You can roam this whole place all you want, but you can go any farther than where you see those palm trees."

"Since when did you get so nice?"

"Well, I can't be cruel forever."

"But, Robbie thinks you're killing me. What about you?"

"I never die, I'm a puppet! Well, not right now, though."

"Then, what are you?"

"Wait, you haven't noticed?"

I shook my head, meaning no.

"Look at me. Don't I look taller, realistic, and human? Even my voice kind of changed." Rex pointed at himself.

"Oh. Now I notice."

"Well, yeah."

"Okay. Go to sleep. Here's the plan. By the time Robbie gets here, you have to be taped to that wall again, to look like you've been taped there ever since you have been dragged here."

"Are you just being rude to Robbie because he partly controls you?"

"Maybe. To mostly everyone else, I'm actually a nice guy."

(Robbie's POV)

Yippie. It's midnight.

Cat, I hope you're still safe.

The stars lean down to kiss you
And I lie awake and miss you
Pour me a heavy dose of atmosphere
Cause I'll doze off safe and soundly
But I'll your arms around me
I'd send a postcard to you, dear
Cause I wish you were here

Until I see Cat, I don't dare sleep. I looked out the window and waited for the sun to rise.

But it's not the same without you
Because it takes two to whisper quietly
The slience isn't so bad
Til' I look at my hands and feel sad
Cause the spaces between my fingers
Are right where yours fit perfectly

It's officially Saturday morning. But, I planned two days ago that Cat and I are supposed to spend this day together. Some tears ran down my cheeks. I tried to hold those back, but some escaped. I just can't hold back my emotions anymore.

I'll find repose in new ways
Though I haven't slept in two days
Cause cold nostalgia
Chills me to the bone
But drenched in vanilla twilight
I'll sit on the front porch all night
Waist-deep in thought
Because when I think of you, I don't feel so alone
I don't feel so alone

Maybe, just maybe, Cat is alright and safe. And she's there, waiting for me to save the day. Thinking that I'll be a hero to her.

As many times as I blink
I'll think of you tonight

When violet eyes get brighter
And heavy wings grow lighter
I'll taste the sky and feel alive again

Oh, if my voice could reach
Back through the past
I'd whisper in your ear
Oh darling, I wish you were here

If only I could sleep, I would have dreamt a good dream.

Song that was referenced: Vanilla Twilight - Owl City