It was a sunny afternoon in Canterlot City, time had passed since Flash and Electro Squared up against each other, during that time Flash didn't encounter any new foe or huge threat to the city. In retrospect it was the month of June, specifically the last day of June.

Summer vacation was around the corner, a lot of families had already planned their summer vacations while others are still looking for vacation spots to enjoy their brief vacation before going back to work.

For Flash it was two things, going to Tokyo and Graduation.

He sat outside, specifically on the front porch of his house, which would be the last time he'd ever sit on it. His mother who'd finally gotten out of the hospital revealed to Flash that for months she'd been trying to sell the place and had finally sold it, reassuring her son that she would be moving into her boyfriends place. It was really sad to hear, he'd built up so many memories from this house and couldn't believe that he was leaving all of it behind.

Flash wanted to feel good about today. As he looked into the clear blue sky he just wanted to rejoice about leaving High School and not having to go through anymore of those crummy experiences he'd been through for four years and that tomorrow he would finally be free from ever having to go back to Canterlot High!

But as he sat there and realized that everything had gone by so fast, the whole year had just gone past him, he couldn't feel as happy as he'd hoped. All of this because his Father wouldn't be there to see it and even though months had gone by, Flash knew that this was the one thing hid Father had wanted to see, but he couldn't, and it was all his fault that he couldn't.

Not to mention the huge hole that still plagued his family, he'd thought about other parts of the year, he found out Micro Chips was The Green Goblin and finding out he left, when his life had just become nothing but a Spider-Man centric one, when Sunset Shimmer broke up with him and the probably the most significant of them all, when he quit his bit as Spider-Man.

Though all of those problems had healed themselves, Micro Chips had come back to Canterlot only a few weeks ago, Sunset and Flash began talking again and eventually became good friends, and he took up the mantle of Spider-Man once again but still he was still bothered by some of those things but most of all he was just still bothered by the fact that his dad was not here.

His mother was leaning on the doorway crossing her arms, she had noticed Flash had been sitting there for an awful long time and using her motherly skills, she could smell sadness and stress in Flash's system, she was like bloodhound for these types of things.

"What's wrong?"

Flash glanced up from the ground, his eyes widening, Wow my Spider-Sense does not work when I need it to the most, "Hmm? Oh it's nothing I just-- wanted to sit out here for the last time."

She chuckled, "Flash if you honestly think that I can't see when my son is looking down in the dumps you need to go to an eye doctor immediately!" She walked up to him and sat beside him, putting her hand on his shoulder she repeated her question, "What's wrong?"

Flash glanced away from his mother and took a deep sigh, "I guess.... I'm not sure if Grad is gonna be as exciting for me if dad's not there."

His mother put he hand on her chin and stroked it a bit, thinking of something she took a deep breath "Do you remember when you're grandma died? Y'know your Dad's mom."

Flash glanced back at his mom, looking a bit confused he nodded, "Wasn't I like three or four when she passed away?"

"Well yeah" She took a deep breath, "Well that was probably the most hardest time for your father. When she died he was still in college, he was a mess, he was almost mute, it was heartbreaking for me to watch, every night he'd always stare at the window not even saying a word, I always sat there with him, resting my self on his back."

"Then how'd he cope?"

"He learned to value all the memories he had with his parents, he tried to find ways to be positive again and be the man that she would've wanted from him and he knew that his mother had always loved him no matter how many fights they'd been through, he'd always look to her for support." She glanced at her son, "Kind of what you learned to do." Flash glance to the ground, he felt a lump feeling in his throat be he found himself smiling a little, "Flash, I still see so much of him in you and I know it's been hard for you this year." She got to her feet and was about to walk off, "But always remember, he'll be with you."

Flash got up to his feet as fast as possible and hugged his mother, clinging to her as fast as possible, he eventually did find himself crying on her shoulder and the only words he could say were, "Thank you...." She smiled, embracing her son she let him cry on her shoulder as long as he needed to, not even caring that they were in public.

It was an outdoor ceremony for Canterlot High's Graduation was taking place at the Amphitheater, or as some remember it, the venue for the final round of Canterlot High's Battle of the bands, There were two sections of seats, one on each side. One was where the parents , family members and even students who weren't graduating sat at, and the other was where the Graduating Class sat at.

Flash was somewhere between the middle and just a quarter away from the last row of seats wearing a graduation gown and hat, the seats were organized in alphabetical order. Flash did take his mothers advice to heart and tried to stay positive, even if the year had been rough to him and he managed to get a smirk out of himself.

Their Principal, Celestia, walked onto the stage and stood behind the podium, adjusting her microphone she began to speak, greeting everyone who had shown up, "Greetings all Canterlot Student Parents, Staff and even our wonderful Students, today we are all gathered here to recognize our Graduating Class of 2019, WOOO!" Everyone all gave a round of applause to the Graduates, while the graduates themselves kind of snickered at their principal and even left Flash wondering, Did she drink or something? I've never seen her this excited before.

Principal Celestia continued, "A graduation ceremony is always such a special occasion and also very emotional for the graduates and teachers, even me and my sister Luna. This is a time where we recognize all our hard work and dedication to our studies and school events we have participated in and reflect on the roads we have been on together, whether that would be Camp Everfree, The Battle of the Bands even The Fall Formal." Everyone around Sunset Shimmer gave her a smug smirk, teasing her a little while she just blushed nervously and made out a sheepish smile, due to her 'involvement' in the events that had ensued.

"For many students, it was a nervous journey into a new setting, adjusting to time tables, making new friend and meeting new people, and encountering trials along the way. But these group of students showed through their perseverance and determination that they were able to walk that road and were ready for anything that came their way."

"But how about we take a step back, to talk about the beginning and where it all started."

Principal Celestia turned to the Graduates, "When I'd met all you all, you all had different personalities and tendencies while still being nervous ninth graders. Over time The CHS family got to know each and every one of you even better and
changing a lot of people's lives for the better."

"Each and everyday we always faced new problems to solve and our goals to reach and accomplish and the end result was creating memorable moments, some you could even say are magical." The Graduates all laughed as they knew what Principal Celestia was implying.

"Never the less, we are proud to have watched you all succeed and are very joyous to with all of you go out into the world, and from everyone at CHS we'd like to say a big goodbye to our parting Graduates." Everybody gave another round of applause, "Now let me hand out everyone's diploma!"

She began calling out everyone's names, not butchering a single one, giving everybody handshakes as they walked onto the stage, it was only moments before Flash's name was finally called, "Flash Sentry!" Everybody gave a round of applause for Flash as He got out of his seat and slowly made his way through the crowd of students sitting on their chairs, and at that moment Flash began narrating in his head, just to himself.

You know what. This year has really been a bit of a frenzy, I've been through so many ups and downs for the better and for the worse! But.... Even so Spider-Man has been there with me through all my ups and downs, I'm not sure how long I'll be doing this thing for, but I do know one thing for sure, I wanna go out there and really be somebody!

Flash walked onto the stage and shook the Principal's hand, he almost looked as tall as her, "Congratulations Mr. Sentry!" He walked off and looked into the crowd, he could see his mother holding her phone and recording every moment of him on the stage, he could see his friend Micro Chips sitting in the crowd with his parents but even though he wasn't there, he could almost see his Dad, sitting right next to his mother, crossing his arms and smirking, almost hearing him say, Hey! You did good kid, and it's about damn time! You got outta high school eh?

Flash chuckled a little before walking off the stage, "Yeah sure pops!"

Everyone had gotten their awards and diplomas and it was now time for the final part of the ceremony, the Valedictorian speech, "Now this years Valedictorian is the embodiment of a headstrong, yet very hardworking person who strived to be a better person, she too had a rough beginning in high school but slowly pulled herself together and steered into a positive direction, ladies and gentlemen, May I please introduce this years Valedictorian, Sunset Shimmer!"

Everyone in, especially Sunset's friends all gave her the biggest round of applause they could, Sunset blushed a little but mostly laughed at Pinkie Pie, who was going crazy in her seat, "YESSSSSSSSSSSS SUNSET SHIMMER! WOOOOOOOOOOO!"

Sunset got onto the podium, she marveled at everyone who attended, she gulped nervously before speaking into the microphone with an upbeat attitude.

"Well guys we made it!" She laughed a little making everyone else also chuckle and giggle, "I-I have no idea what to say, well I do but you know I'm just so baffled by, EVERYONE HERE!" She made the whole crowd laugh as she was also trying to be a bit humorous n her speech.

"So we, the graduates have to give the biggest shoutout to the teachers who gave us the best education that we could've asked for, they were there for us at every step of the way. But... we also have to be thankful to everyone in our lives who shaped us to be the people we are, we have to thank our Parents, who've always been there for us and have always helped us steer into the right direction!"

"We finally have to be thankful we have each other, for all the fun lasting relationships we've made over the years, these relationships could really change a person, believe me I know!"

"So now the question is, what's next? What do we do now?..." Sunset took a quick pause, it was as if she was trying to think of an answer, "Well... that's for you to decide!"

Everyone clapped as Sunset finished her speech.

The Ceremony ended, a few more awards were passed out recognizing leadership, athletics and academics. Flash caught up with his mother and hugged her, "Oh Flash I'm so proud of you! Oh I can't wait to tell your Aunt Thunderstar!"

Flash chuckled, "Yeah! Thanks Mom! I couldn't have done it without you!

His Mother looked at his warm smiling face, "Oh I wish Lucas was here to see this! He'd be so proud!"

"It's like you said, He's always with me and He'll always be with me!"

His mother was filled with so many emotions, she wanted to burst out crying in joy and pride like some of the other mom's, she was so proud of how far Flash had come in his life, "Well.... Touché!" She was at a lost for words but was still so proud of her son, and she could imagine her beloved husband would've been.

She took a picture of Flash whom gotten the highest level of honours and science awards, he was also achieved a scholarship to go to his dream school Equestria State, where he'd be attending classes with Soarin and his new found friend Curly Winds. But Sandalwood would be ending up going to Canterlot University to be with Fluttershy, one of the best schools in the city.

"Say cheese!" His mother got out her phone.

"Cheese!" She took the picture and walked to Flash.

Then Flash was approached by Micro Chips and his family, his father Circuit Breaker and his new step mother, Klaudia Banks, a tall blonde haired woman who was rather ravishing. "Look who finally graduates!" Micro Chips teased.

Flash turned around, chuckling as he rolled his eyes, "Hey come on cut me some slack! Were not all like you and have the luxury to graduate early!" Flash and Micro Chips clasped their hands together and hugged, "Speaking of which how's the UK been handling ya?"

"You know the usual! A bit rainy but it's all good!"

Then Micro Chips father, Circuit Breaker approached him, putting his hand on his shoulder, "Congratulations Mr. Sentry! The Science Award is most impressive. Now uh why don't you and I have a little talk eh?" They both began to stroll, this gave Flash a bit of deja vu, the last time they did this he was dressed as Spider-Man and they were talking about the fate of Micro Chips after discovering he was the Goblin.

"Now I know times have been tough on you and I know it's been hard to overcome the adversities you've been faced with." He patted Flash on the shoulder, "But if you ever do need anything, I'm just a call away." He handed him a paper with his phone number, Flash took the number and gazed at it a bit.

"Thanks Mr. Breaker, I really do mean it."

He smiled and they continued to stroll, "You know I knew your father, we'd met mmmm, at around 1997 or 98', he was a really positive guy, we met at a dinner party held by another good friend of mines, Professor Discord. We talked about chemistry and physics for a while and well he was a very interesting character."

Flash chuckled a little, "Yeah you know he did get that a lot, but people still managed to like him."

They made their way towards a sidewalk, where there was a car parked, specifically a black Camaro , it had a huge emblem on the hood, the emblem had a shield and a lighting bolt across it along with two lightning bolts running across each side of the car.

"And well my son had an idea before we came back to Canterlot, 'Why not help Flash commemorate his father and also get a gift for his friend'", He gestured his hand towards the car and Flash's eyes widened.

"No", he shook his head, "No Mr. Breaker I-I can't accept this. I shouldn't be taking advantage of people who are wealthy"

"It's not an offer Mr. Sentry it's a gift!" He insisted.

"But--"

"Believe me, it took me ages to convince your mother and besides Micro Chips really, really wanted to give you this after everything you'd been through." Without letting Flash think he tossed the keys to the coupe and walked off, "Take a little test drive if you want."

Flash was in disbelief, he'd been given his first car by his best friends dad, he looked at the ride, it was a lot newer than his dad's car was but at the same time it had the same black paint that his dad's car had. Flash gulped, hesitantly walking to the car and unlocking it so he could make his way inside.

He opened the door, the interior had tan leather seats with backrow seating, Flash gasped in astonishment, he got inside the car and closed the door. He sat in the drivers seat and began looking at the car in even more astonishment, it was a weird feeling, like owning a kid or a pet, wanting to protect it at all costs, but he kinda liked it.

Flash put both of his hands on the steering wheel, it felt really nice to hold and a bit cold but still nice. Flash turned his head to the auto push ignition button. Flash gazed at his hand for a moment, with some hesitation he pressed the button.

The Engine Roared! The on board computer's screen lit open. Flash started to smirk, gaining some new found confidence, hearing the engine start up was kind of awesome to him. "Maybe I should take a test drive." Flash pushed the gear stick forward and put his foot on the petal.

Soon enough Flash was driving, he did learn how to drive in eleventh grade but he hadn't actually driven a car yet, but even so he was adapting to everything with ease. "WOOOOOOO!" He screamed deliriously

Circuit Breaker made his way back to Micro Chips, his step wife and Flash's mom, "So do you think he liked it?" His mother asked.

At that moment they were able to hear Flash's delirious scream making all of them smirk, "I think he's having fun with it, yeah!" Klaudia pointed out, her voice had a very calming English accent, "So shall we wait for him?"

"He'll be back in a couple of seconds." Micro Chips explained, he began counting in his head, from 10.

Flash drove around the block before hitting the brakes and stopping at the exact same spot he left. Soarin startled to almost be hit by a car but then realized Flash was in it, he smiled smugly, "Hey Sentry! Nice wheels."

Flash was panting, his face in complete shock with his mouth hanging out, but soon it began to smirk and the only words he could utter was, "Awesome!...."

This marked another end to a chapter in Flash's life, finally getting out of high school was both a relief and a little bit of a disappointment, but nevertheless he did find himself excited for what's yet to come.

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Author's Note

Okay so this is the tenth chapter of FSTSS, otherwise known as the true last chapter before the epilogue XD.

So not really much to say besides Flash getting adivce from his mother, a whole speech and Flash getting his iconci Camaro.

The speeches are what really what was hard about this chapter as I'm still in high school and I'm definetly not been to a high school graduation, as a matter of fact any graduation at all so I kinda had to look at a lot of examples of what certain people would say.

So it's really similiar to the first one except one scene is removed and obviously Flash doesnt get his car from a time wizrad. XD

Tell me what you think about this and the original in the comments and hey maybe even leave a like I don't know 🤷