A/N: He he, thought I'd give you another mystery now. But don't worry I won't keep you in suspense for too long this time. So are all you guys caught up with the show, man I haven't missed an episode since I started watching it. Yup I'm a faithful fan of the show, even if it hasn't turned out the way I wanted. Oh well they keep us guessing. Anyway, moving on from the babble, thanks to Crizzy4RFR, QuenyaAnarya, dubleohsey, jhhhhjfjk89, Elsewhere405, and Allie-Dee for the wonderful reviews! I feel so loved to get so many reviews :) It's wonderful to hear from you all, and I hope you have wonderful ideas as to what might be happening to Travis and also this new twist. Well as always I won't keep you waiting, here it is!

Part 9: Two Tardees Too Many

Robbie and Ray continued to sit there long after Lily was gone, and suddenly out of nowhere River Pierce's voice rang out through the halls. Another Cougar Radio broadcast. How many special announcements could there be in one day?

"And remember we'll be taking up donations during 3rd period all month, we don't want those poor kids to starve now do we? I personally plan to donate at least 20 dollarsto the orphanage," River announced sadly.

"Man Robbie," Ray said, "I think this is a record number of broadcasts in one day."

"Doesn't matter," Robbie said, "no one will listen."

Suddenly they heard a small bang down the hallway and looked to see about 15 students all crowded around the door to the Cougar Radio studio, all shouting.

"River, take up my donation early. I know it doesn't start till tomorrow, but I…"

"That's sickening," Ray stated idly.

"I know, look at them." Robbie agreed.

"No wonder Principal Waller has been getting so many recognitions lately," Ray shook his head. "Too bad we can't do anything about it."

"Why can't we?" Robbie asked.

"What do you suggest we do?" Ray asked.

"Why doesn't RFR have a fundraiser for some noble cause.

"Good idea, Robbie, just 2 problems." Ray shot at him.

"What?" Robbie asked.

"Well, 1. How would we actually get the money from them since they don't know who we are and 2. If the whole point is to stop Waller from getting so much praise for having such caring students, it won't work cause in case you forgot we're part of Roscoe! Hence the name Radio Free ROSCOE." Ray said hotly.

"Fine, Ray, I guess it won't work," Robbie sounded disappointed.

"Ah don't sweat it, Robbie, there'll be plenty of opportunities to get back at River." Ray assured him.

Robbie smiled, "You're probably right."

"But you know, there is one good thing out of all this…"Ray mentioned.

"Really?" Robbie asked.

"Yeah at least it isn't a battle with Kim for radio supremacy anymore, RP will be easier to defeat!" Ray explained excitedly.

Robbie nodded, "Hopefully."

"Robbie, what do you mean 'hopefully'?" Ray asked in suspicion.

"All I'm saying is that we shouldn't judge River yet, give him at least a month as the lone Cougar Radio DJ and then we'll see," Robbie explained.

"You drive a hard bargain my friend," Ray patted him on the shoulder.

"Ray isn't it time for class?" Robbie asked.

Ray looked over his shoulder at the clock residing on the wall a few feet behind them, "Holy Moly!"

"Is this the part where we run?" Robbie asked.

"I don't know about you, but it is for me!" Rayshouted over his shoulder as he headed for class.

They had this period together, and both raced as quickly as they could with out going over the hallway speed limit to make in time. They had exactly 42 seconds to get to class. But, unfortunately, their efforts were not enough.

They were greeted by a stone-cold gaze from their teacher, "Mr. McGrath and Mr. Brennan. My, my, aren't we late."

Quickly the teacher went to his desk and pulled out a very long and extensive file on the 2 of them. A small frown became evident on their teacher's face, and Robbie gulped in fear.

"Unfortunately for you both this is indeed your third late arrival this semester. I'm afraid I have no choice but to send you to the office." Quickly, the teacher pulled out 2 office slips from the upper right drawer of his desk. He scribbled on them, what presumably were, their names and offences. A smile spread across his face as he handed the slips to the boys, "Now, hurry on down to the office, don't dawdle in the hallways, and DEFINITELY don't return to my class without an official slip from the principle. Expect me to make sure you get there."

Robbie and Ray exchanged glances as they silently exited the room. When they were out of earshot the conversation began.

"Man that teacher is a nightmare!" Ray complained.

"Ray when were we late before?" Robbie asked.

"Ummm…" Ray started to ponder the question, "I don't remember."

"Exactly," Robbie said, "And do you know why you don't remember?"

"Because I forgot?" Ray asked.

"No, because it never happened!" Robbie shouted.

"Calm down Robbie!" Ray commanded, "So let me get this straight, you think that our teacher falsified our records?"

"Yes," Robbie replied.

"Whoa Robbie, slow down, let's think rationally." Ray offered.

"You never think rationally, and besides look at who we're talking about!" Robbie pointed out, "You having 3 tardees I can understand, but me…"

"Yeah, you've never been late to class in your life until now!" Ray agreed.

Robbie nodded.

"So what do we do?" Ray asked.

"There's nothing we can do, Ray, accept it. Waller won't listen to us." Robbie frowned.

"But I know someone who will." Said someone behind them.