Well, seeing as hardly anybody reviewed, I'm just going to tell those who wanted to know, the answer to the crazy riddle sentence thing. You guys can keep guessing, or ignoring me, whichever you prefer. Here's another hint, Goober loves blizzards, but hates snow. Go ahead and try to guess. Your guess can be like this, Goober likes (fill in the blank). It's been a week, so I guess I'll update. You guys are supposed to motivate me! *Sigh* Oh well…

Disclaimer: Do I really have to keep saying it? I do NOT own VicTORious. I only own Shawn, Mr. Lurence, Cynatoka College and Mikey. Anaconda, on the other hand, is a real place. I would like to visit it one day…

Someday, my Prince will come

Day 1459- One Day From Freedom-Cat's POV

"Morning, Cat, you've got a visitor at the door." Andre ruffled my already messed up bed-head. I rubbed my eyes tiredly and slowly sat up. My muscles twinged uncomfortably from hours of disuse and my joints popped loudly. Andre was sitting on the side of my bed, patiently waiting for me to get done with my morning routine of rousing as gradually as possible. My mind was still hazy from a pleasant dream with the girl I love. "Come on, don't keep the man waiting. I think he's someone you would love to see. Get up, girl, men don't like to be kept waiting."

"Okay, I'm up, I'm up. Go keep him company while I work on looking more appropriate for a morning meeting." He gave me a wide grin before heaving up off of my bed. He walked out of the room swiftly, and I heard him greet the man. I slung my legs over the side, pushed away from the guest bed and trudged over to the bathroom to spruce up quickly. I tried not to take too long, because I was curious as to who would visit me at eight o'clock in the morning on a Friday. Checking my appearance in the mirror one last time and finding it good enough for whoever this was, I walked out into the hallway and down the stairs to greet the special guest. My hand rested on the banister as I halted mid step as my eyes beheld my saving grace.

"Good morning, Caterina, so wonderful to see you under such circumstances. I do believe that I bring good news, and I apologize for making you rise so early of one of your off days." Mr. Lurence bowed deeply before reaching for my hand. He gave my knuckles a quick kiss and led me over to the couch wear Andre was already placed.

"What a pleasure to see you as well, Mr. Lurence, what good news do you bring to Mr. Harris's humble abode?" I hated sounding so sophisticated, but the situation called for it. This prestigious lawyer was helping me out with no cost to my name or wallet. His success rate was uncanny, it being 96%, so I think I had an idea at what his good news was. Andre pushed my knee playfully, knowing that I was using my "Governor's daughter" etiquette. Yes, I said "Governor". My dad had moved on to bigger and better things than just pissing on my life from up close. He was successfully elected the Governor of California, and moved up to play with the big boys in politics. Now he had less time to mess with me, or with the people I love. Unfortunately, Frankie had disappeared, and I haven't seen him since Jade's mom's funeral. I think Dad was so embarrassed by him, he shipped him off to another country. I miss him, but not as much as I miss Jade.

"Well, it is about your beloved Jade's case." He pulled out a letter from his inside pocket in his jacket. The white letter was pristine and crisp and looked like it had only been opened once. Taking the letter out of the envelope, he read its contents aloud. "Jadelyn August West, convicted for the kidnapping and rape of Caterina Maria Consuela Valentine, and has been requited of this wrongful allegation. She will be released from the restraining order, and although the courts cannot give back the four years of solitude, she will be given an allotted amount of money, and anything she needs to get her back on solid ground. We, the judicial system, retract our statements and require that Miss West be brought home to the fantastic state of California."

"Jade's coming back? Finally?" I had to keep myself from screaming ecstatically, and giving him a bear hug. Andre, on the other hand, had different plans. He hopped up and enveloped me in his big arms and squeezed me with all he had. I had to slap him repeatedly to get him to drop me. He was whooping and hollering and dancing like he had back in high school. His green tank top and khaki shorts fit his light-hearted mood while my light blue t-shirt and dark blue jeans reflected my relaxed but resigned habits. Believe it or not, I grew up a lot over the past four years, and my separation from Jade helped make me independent. My heart still pined for her, and now that I was going to see her, and have her see me, it was beating ridiculously fast. I felt like I would faint, but I hated the idea of doing such a thing in front of such a man as Mr. Lurence.

"Indeed, she is, young Caterina. You, Andre and I will leave tonight to go and pick her up from her new home, and bring her back. Luckily for her, tomorrow is her graduation. What could be a graduation present, than seeing a long lost lover? Now, pack up, Miss Valentine, we have a trip to make, and I bet you wish to get to your destination as soon as possible." His white skin was stretched over his teeth, giving him a ghoulish smile. Andre had an arm wrapped around my waist in his typical protective gesture, and held out a hand in thanks.

"I don't know what we would have done without you, Mr. Lurence. We'll get packed right away." He had me head up to the rooms to pack our stuff while they talked out the details. I didn't mind not getting all of the information, because I was going to see Jade, all in due time. Tomorrow was going to be our reunion, and the happiest day in my life.

Jade's POV

"Are you excited about tomorrow, West? You get to graduate from college! Oh boy, and then you get to spend the rest of your life with me!" Shawn clapped me hard on the shoulder. I bit the inside of my cheek accidentally, but decided not to give him the benefit of seeing my pain. I grunted instead of giving him the honor of speech. I was decked out in my graduation cap and gown, practicing the walk from the back of the auditorium to my assigned aisle. Shawn was always waiting for me at the back, twirling his little police baton trying to look intimidating. He didn't scare me anymore, I knew how to break him. Everybody else around us thought he was a body guard that does professional wrestling on the side. I would do anything to get away from him, but I was trying to be good in the prospect of seeing as she had stated before, "mi corazon" one more time. I walked out when my time came, my boots clopping on the cold auditorium floor. My military training kept me from looking like a fool, and I marched my way down the long aisle to my waiting seat. I would have been up on the stage as Valedictorian, but Shawn decided to ruin that aspect of my life by speaking to the dean. Instead, I was given a spot just out of the top ten range, so I wouldn't raise bad publicity. I could see the stupid headlines nowadays. "Criminal mass-murderer gets valedictorian at prestigious acting college." What a waste of my time. I did not regret going to college, because now, I was a whole lot wiser. Graduating might help me get a better job than my previous one.

"Jadelyn August West" I marched across the stage, and retreat to the back of the auditorium. I was so bored with this, and I wanted nothing more than to leave already, but Shawn was making me stay for the whole practice. I sighed unhappily, and stood in line for the next practice routine. Shaking my head, I wondered how much more torture I could take. My dreams at night had gotten progressively more pleasant as the nights had passed. Except for that horrid nightmare, my dreams of Cat left me feeling rested and relieved, but my heart was bleeding. I yearned to see her again, but I knew that my chances of ever laying eyes on her were one million to one. Saddened by this depressing thought, I went through the next routine like a robot. My shoulders never slumped, my back never curled, and my stride never lessened. I was just going through the motions, every day of my life. Makes me wonder how different life will be tomorrow? A whole new future may lay ahead for me.

After all, it is my graduation day.

And there we go, chapter 26. Sorry it's a day late. I decided to sleep after doing so much marching, yesterday. I hope you guys like it. Feel free to review! Also, try to guess the riddle answer! Good night, all!

BlueWolf Leader~ Out