(Robbie's POV)

The next morning...

Another stupid day at school, I guess. When I see Cat, these are the exact words I would say to her: "To you, I may be just another bitter-sweet, nonchalant nostalgia that is deferred in the sea of spontaneous conception."

I hope that stupid Vortex Opener is fixed.

"Hey, I heard that," Stallion mumbled.

Wait, is Stallion even awake?

"Not really..." Stallion continued. "I...count..this...as...a...half-asleep...mode..."

That is just weird. He can read minds...

"That's right...I think..."

Okay, time to go to school early.

"Wait...for...me..."

A little before Sikowitz's class...

"Robbie, lately, you have been very disappointing. Right now, you have an F in this class," Sikowitz said.

"What? An F? How do I possibly got an F in acting? I mean-"

"Robbie! Calm down! I was just getting you hyped up. No need to be aggressive."

"No, listen to me, Sikowitz! I just lost Cat, the only person that I fully trust and love. Don't go playing acting pranks on me. I'm not in the mood for them, and I never will be until Cat Valentine is present!"

"So, she's not in Arizona, and you are telling me the truth?"

"Yes, and yes."

"You're not acting, are you?"

"No. Why would I dare act in the middle of a crisis?"

"Good point. So, you're telling me that Cat was sucked into a vortex with Rex, and she's taped to a log cabin wall, and you're trying to save her..."

"How'd you know?"

"I am a witness, like you are. And, I see you, Stallion; come over here. You see, I've been friends with Stallion for years! Heck, he has even been my student once!"

"Sikowitz is a vortex specialist," Stallion added.

"That's right. But, I'm afraid that the vortex leading to Rex's log cabin won't be open until tomorrow," Sikowitz said.

"I can wait," I announced, full of confidence.

"Two more things. Just talk to Rex in a friendly manner. He's just wanting revenge, but nothing deadly. If you talk to him nicely, you might work out a plan; and he'll do no harm to you, Stallion, or Cat."

"Are you sure, Sikowitz? Cause Rex-"

"Is evil? No, he's not. Don't fall for his tricks of acting. Oh, and here's a special amulet."

Sikowitz gave me something...pointy.

"But, this is a shark tooth," I pointed out.

"Look closer," Sikowitz said. He said that sentence in a...philosopher-like tone. "Shine it in the sun."

When I did, the amulet started to move. I had to take off my glasses to see it.

It started to form into a monarch butterfly. Then, it was a bird. Then, a snowflake. It formed into several things. Then, it read: From, Robbie. To, Cat.

"How'd you make this?" I inquire, amazed at the creation.

"Ah, the old Shapeshifter's Amulet. It shapeshifts into anything your heart desires it to. Though, to make it work, you have to really let go of any and all thoughts. Let you mind wander."

"Oh, okay."

"Robbie, I'll lay off on all the hard lessons. Anything to get Cat back."

"Mr. Sikowitz, I can't thank you enough. How will I ever repay you?"

"No need to worry, Robbie!" Sikowitz patted me on the back. "Just seeing you and Cat back together will make me happy. Anything for a lovestruck student of mine."

Then, the bell rang.

"Time for class, Mr. Shapiro," Sikowitz teased.

A little later...

"Alright, class. Today's lesson is easy to some of you. Today's lesson is...Dramedy! It's a mixture of drama nad comedy. Thus, the name applies. Though, it is also called a seriocomedy. One trick of dramedy is by having a serious scene end with a punchline. It's easier than you think."

Hm, that 'dramedy' Sikowitz is talking about sure sounds like what's happening to me recently.

"Um, Robbie! Why don't you take the stage, and choose your actors!"

Oh, great. Well, at least I can act dramatic good, but I have little comedic skills.

"Okay. Tori, Andre, Jade, and Beck."

"Actors set. Now, we need a scene! Ooh, wait! I've got it! A couple just broke up, and the rest of you are trying to help comfort. Okay, go!"

"What's wrong?" I start off. I insisted for Andre and Back to act at this scene.

"Well, it's just that...Oh, I can't tell you, man. It's so...painful." Back played along, then soon, Andre figured it out, too.

"You can tell us, we won't tell Jade," Andre tried to think about which words were right to use.

In the other side of the stage was Jade and Tori, acting out their on scene, like they were in a different room or so.

"Jade...broke up with me," Beck whined. Then, he broke into fake tears.

"Dude, I know one thing that will make you feel better...Cheese!" Andre took a chance at the punchline. And, apperantly, it worked.

After class...

"So, Sikowitz, are you going to go through the vortex with us tomorrow?" I ask.

"No. Why? Because, if I go with you two, who will watch the actual vortex? No one! Then, a curious student would have been sucked in, too," Sikowitz explained.

"Why not close the door over there?"

"It doesn't have a lock."