Simon squeezed his little sister tight.

He just couldn't stand the fact that he had to send his precious sister to the one place in the whole universe she shouldn't be.

However he had made a promise to wait until he had received a letter form River written in their special code Simon would wait no matter how much he wanted to take his sister and go into hiding.

River smiled warmly up at Simon and said gratefully "It's okay really I survived a year in the Academy I'll be able to survive more knowing that you are on the outside trying to get me out again, just wait for my next letter all right?"

Simon nodded and replied strained " River this isn't good-bye for long we'll see each other again I'll get you out of that place I promise."

River smiled and said knowingly "I'm counting on it I hope to see you soon Simon, I love you."

Simon hugged his sister again and replied softly "Hang in there méi-mei I love you.. so much."

She smiled slightly and said lovingly "I know you do Simon please get me out soon."

Simon hugged River one last time and replied resoundingly "I will, I love you."

With that River got on the shuttle marked "Academy" and left.

Form that day on Simon spent every second of his spare time trying to rescue his sister form the Academy.