A few days after Graceful Blessing, Peace Poet's mother and Thunder Hammer's wife, passed away of cancer. The funeral was amazing; Princess Celestia, the Canterlot Royal Guard, and some of the Manehattan Police Department, along with Copper Top, who knew Peace's family like family. Hyper Active, Golden Heart, Glorious Miracle, Coco Pommel, Coloratura, Cheerilee, and many more students/friends of Peace from Stallion Island Elementary School came to pay respects and be there for their friend for comfort and support. Peace was happy for everypony's support and respect to him and his family. He did cry at the funeral, but Peace stayed calm and strong for those at the funeral. Thunder has been looking at Peace since after Gracie died and is worried for his son's well-being. All he can do is hope that Peace goes on the right path in his life.

Days go by, as it was Monday. The day Peace returned to school, but the thing is, he nor his friends were there. One of the school staff announced that all of the teachers, students, parents, and the principal to be at the auditorium at lunchtime. All ponies and creatures were present in the auditorium, as the lights began to dim, and the spotlight was on the podium on the stage. One pony did go up on stage walking towards the podium, and it was Charity Kindheart. She straightened her eyeglasses while her eyes were closed not looking at the crowd. Then, the police ponies marched in with a very stern Copper Top going on stage standing beside Charity from the right side, as Thunder came on stage from the left stood beside her, as well. Two cops were standing guard at each stairway of the stage, as the rest were standing in front. The whistle blew from the back, as everyone look to see four more cops at each doorway. With a flash of light, Princess Celestia appeared on stage, as she gave a nod to one of the police ponies to whistle twice, as Charity Kindheart spoke on the microphone.

"This school used to be fun, friendly, and respectful, but those times are gone. My husband, Honest Nature, was this school's principal until he died of a mysterious death. I found out that he was poisoned, and the ones that poisoned him are here right now. You've took my best friend, my husband, away from me for senseless personal gain. Plus, you're doing something far worse than how you've been treating all the zebras, including one that lost his mother last week. This zebra colt will now perform a poetic song for you. And I must say to all in this auditorium, I'm disgusted, appalled, and very disappointed in all of you for what this school turned into.", Charity Kindheart quickly left the stage and hugged Peace before he went to the podium. He used his magic to take the mic from the podium and began his speech.

"Why do zebras deserve hate?
Why do zebras look like molded food on your plate?
Smash them with your hooves and claws
Paws, hands, and more for your prejudice cause
Most of y'all don't have a shred of shame nor remorse
You stayed on the racial course
To be big and bad, thinkin' you're Sombra or Discord
Y'all bully zebras cuz ya can and you're bored?!
Y'all can't find somethin' else ta do?
Than push a zebra to get hurt or sick to make your wishes come true
I know you ponies, griffons, dragons, centaurs
Dogs, cats, birds, and even minitours
Have many beautiful colors, true
But why extinct zebras from your view?
Yes, we're black and white, brown and white
But there's no need to put us down and banish from your sight
To me, two or more of y'all are murderers
Many zebra had suicidal thoughts, thanks to you marauders
Zebras are strong and smart
And they have what y'all don't, a heart
So, the parents in this very room
Y'all just put your kids in dangerous doom
As the principal and his teacher brother
Paid y'all to harm all zebras ta be rich for one another..."

Most of the auditorium has been listening to Peace's poetic speech, and that last part was when all of the kids looked at each of their parents. The parents either turned their heads from their kids, looked down in shame, or denied it whenever a son or daughter asked them if it was true or not. Many kids, including Sling Shot, had faces of shock, guilt, and shame. But Peace was not done with his speech just yet, as he continued.

"Ta think that this school used to be lovin', carin', and peaceful for all
All that began to crumble and fall
Cuz of two stallions wantin' revenge
On zebra doctors for not savin' their sick mama with a syringe
Their dad's on stage tonight
Horrified for their beliefs of the zebra hate hype
Do y'all wanna know what he told the police and the princess
Lock them up and throw away the key to life access
I heard their mama had cancer, too
My condolences to the dad and his sister-in-law, true
But to Principal Spit Shine and Teacher Torque Blade
Me and Pop will never forgive you both for the incident y'all made
You both kept me from seein' my Mama one last time
And from what the police told me, that's a crime
Assaultin' and abusin' a foal, along with many more zebra foals and more
You both are just evil to the core
Non-remorseful in your heart and bones
By the way, your daddy said that you're both disowned
And ya know what else that's really not cool
Y'all were sellin' drugs while kids are in school
One last thing before y'all go in the jail pool
For y'all ta hate zebras for a stupid, nonsensical, and absentminded reason, are truly FOOLS!!!!"

Peace dropped the mic from the air, as all were silent in the auditorium. On stage, Thunder, Copper, Celestia, Charity, the rest of Peace's friends were amazed by Peace's poetic speech, as were the Guards and the police ponies. In the audience, many parents and kids, whether pony or creature, had tears coming down from their eyes, having guilt, shame, and regret on their minds, including Sling Shot, who was just as bad as the teacher and principal. Speaking of, two officers were bringing both Spit Shine and Torque Blade on stage. Copper Top walked towards Torque Blade with a stern look on her face.

"Torque Blade and Spit Shine, you're both under arrest for assault, child abuse, power harassment, extortion of drug delivering while children are in school, and murder of ten to twenty zebras, young and old.", she told them both the charges, but Spit Shine was not going to go away quietly.

"You striped horned brat! Your kind deserves to die after what happened to our mom! He could've saved her from the cancer she had! You stripes don't need to exist in Equestria or anywhere!", said the cyan and purple maned Earth pony with venom in his voice. That was when an angry Sling Shot spoke, but his anger was towards the teacher and principal.

"That was the reason you hate the zebras, because a zebra doctor couldn't save your mom from a disease that's hardly curable?! Look, I can understand that you two love your mother very much, but the reason for hating the whole zebra race is completely stupid and insane! You can get rid of for a while, but it'll come back in full force unexpectedly. When I first came here, I was told that zebras were bad and criminals, but like Peace Poet and the rest of the zebras, they're all nice, smart, and friendly.", Peace had a small smile on his face when Sling Shot said that, as he continued.

"Not just me, but every pony and creature has been bullying, harassing, abusing, and hurting all the zebras in school, and pretty much all of Stallion Island because of your hate towards zebras. We've traumatized the zebras for what we did, and you two should be ashamed for the misguided discrimination towards the zebras that just want to fit in.", Sling Shot stood up and galloped on the stage, just a few feet in front of Peace. Sling had the look of guilt and shame on his face, and even tears were welling up in his eyes.

"Peace, I can understand if you hate me for what I said and did to you, and I'll understand if you will never forgive me, but please allow me to say this. I am deeply, truly sorry for your loss, and I'm deeply, truly sorry for how I've been treating you. I know saying this will never bring your mother back, but I just want to genuinely apologize to you, your family, and your friends.", Sling Shot said, sobbing quietly. But Peace spoke and said...

"You're right about not forgivin' ya, especially for what ya did ta me, my friends, what you said about my fam, and all the zebras...", Sling looked down at the floor, but...

"But in time, I'll forgive you, the rest of the students, teachers, and others for not knowin' the reason of the hate towards zebras. That apology you said is a good start, but it's not just me ya need ta apologize to.", Sling looked up, as Peace pointed on the left side of the auditorium to see only zebras on that side. Some of the zebras have bruises, cuts, black eyes from the abuse and bullying from the ponies and creatures. Some were scared, angry, and confused onto why zebras deserved the prejudice behavior towards them. The right side of the auditorium felt more guilt when they looked at the zebras. A Pegasus filly got up from her chair and stuck out her right hoof for the zebra filly, who is shaking the fear. The zebra filly looked at her, as the Pegasus filly has a sincere apologetic smile on her face. Slowly with hesitation, the zebra filly took the hoof, as the Pegasus filly said...

"Want to make up for what we all did to you, and I'm sorry. We all just followed what the principal said, and we all regret what we did to you all. You don't have to forgive us now, but please accept not just my apology, our apology for treating you different from others.", the zebra mom gently pulled her daughter away with a soft, but stern, look. The Pegasus filly understood how the mom felt, as it would take a lot of time to forgive those who hurt all zebras, child and adult.

Sling Shot knows it would take a long time for the zebras to heal, but he also understood. He looked at Peace, his friends, his father, Princess Celestia, and the police ponies and let out a deep sigh and smiled.

"I hope we can be friends one day, Peace.", Sling said with hope.

"One day, but not now. The trust bridge is destroyed, and it'll take a long time ta put it back together.", Peace said, as Sling understood. But Peace wasn't finished.

"I can forgive you and the rest of the ponies and creatures for what happened in the up comin' future. But...", Peace then turned to Spit Shine and Torque Blade, as his eyes narrowed angrily with a frown.

"You two, I will NEVER forgive you both for what you put me and the zebras through. I'll give your dad condolences for the loss of your mom, but you shamed her for what you did. You can keep on hatin' us "stripes" all y'all wanna, but you two can never be as great as Mama was. Torque Blade, when ya knocked me out, I noticed one thing about you and the principal, you're both are not strong willed like Mama, Pop, or your dad. I have my hate towards y'all right now, but not cuz you're ponies, you're just SCUM!!!", Peace spat out the last part, as both brothers tried to get out of both officers holds.

"You stripes should never exist in Equestria or anywhere! If I weren't in these cuffs...", just as Spit Shine was about to finish, Peace was stretching his neck, legs, and back getting ready to fight. Then, Sling shot noticed something on each of Peace's legs. They looked like wrist bands, as Celestia and Thunder took them off by magic and put them down on the floor of the stage. Celestia and Thunder walked towards the brothers and stood in front of them, as the princess gave the police ponies an order.

"Release them.", the white Alicorn ordered, as the officers uncuffed both ponies. Both Spit Shine and Torque Blade were tensed up before Celestia and Thunder.

"You two have a LOT of nerve to abuse a colt. You both will be banished in Tartarus for this!", Celestia said bitterly, as Thunder looking very angry got in both of their faces.

"You two assholes cost my son a goodbye to his Mama and my wife. I wanna break both of your bodies, but that'll be against the law, since I obey the law.", Thunder said with venom in his voice. Spit Shine had a smug look on his face.

"Heh, you were always weak compared to us. We never liked you or your stripe wife. What do you have to say about that, stripe lover?", then, a smug look came from Thunder, as well. He said with a smirk...

"Have a good, paralyzed life, both of ya.", Thunder and Celestia stood back, as the brother see Peace glaring at them. Torque Blade held back his brother and said...

"Don't worry, bro. He's weak like his daddy. And this time, I'll put him out permanently!", he pounces at Peace with a left hook, but Peace dodges it. Then, a right jab, the zebra colt dodges it again. Getting frustrated, Torque used his fast punches, but his hooves couldn't touch Peace, as the little zebra colt dodging and ducking so fast. Thunder, his friends, Copper and the rest of the officers were amazed at Peace's speed. With a loud roar, Torque Blade retracted his right arm for a hard punch, but Peace caught his hoof with only his left front hoof, as he, along with Torque, is standing on his hind legs. Torque leapt back a bit looking stunned at the colts' movements. Spit Shine had his own look of shock and disbelief on how fast Peace moves.

"I-I don't understand... Torque's trained in martial arts like his dad and mom, and the kid's ducking his punches like he can see air!", Spit thought, as he sees his brother panting a bit and sweating, while Peace stood like a statue. The horned zebra colt took a deep breath and exhaled slowly. Peace then looked at Torque with narrowed eyes. As the colt stared at him, he only said two words in a cold voice...

"My turn.", and as Torque blinked his eyes for a milli-second, he just could block Peace right hoof punch on his right front leg. As that happened, everypony heard a pop and crack, as Torque wailed in agony. Peace Poet, a 5-year-old horned zebra colt, just broke Torque Blade's right front leg! The teacher fell on the floor screaming in pain, as Peace was back on all fours. The zebra colt then glared at Spit Shine, as the principal was now trembling in fear.

"I'd do more to him, but I'll be as bad as him, if I did. That was for Mama and the rest of the zebras you've abused and more. You two tainted this school for too long, and it's time to stop! None of this is gonna bring your mama back, and what I did ta ya won't bring my Mama back. So, do yourselves a favor and do what ya said to all the zebras, get out of my sight!", Peace put his hooves together and bowed to the brothers as a farewell. But as soon as turned around to walk away, with only three good legs, Torque Blade got up and charged towards Peace, but the colt leapt to air and landed on the left side of Torque and thrust kicked his side, flying over the crowd, hits the wall, and falls on the floor. One of the officers galloped to where Torque is and yelled...

"He's out cold, boss! He's still breathing!", the officer was a Unicorn and lifted him with his magic while bringing a comatose Torque Blade back to the stage. Everypony on stage were in shock of Peace's skills and agility. His father thought...

"Gracie, I know you're watchin' from heaven, and I know you're probably proud of how Peace is as a colt as martial artist. I hope this'll make ya rest in peace, baby. But our son has worked so hard to get ta where he is; has great friends lookin' out for him, and there's more to come, baby. More ta come...", Thunder thought with tears flowing from his eyes and smiling. Peace looked at his Pop, as Thunder nodded proudly. Peace walked towards a scared Spit Shine with narrowed eyes.

"You wanna take his place? If not, then it's over. You will not harm any zebra ever again, and I know that you'll be thinkin' about me for the rest of your life. You and Torque are goin' ta Tartarus for life for what you did ta me and all zebras here. But if anyone's stupid enough to release you or help y'all escape, ya better hope it's Celestia, her Royal Guards, police, or anyone that'll stop ya. If they don't, I will. And ya better believe it!", Peace warned Spit, as the principal stood petrified with fear. Copper Top told the officers to take the brothers away with the Guard following behind them. Each officer and Guard shook Peace's hoof and gave him a headpat. They also told him "good job" and more praise. Thunder Hammer, Princess Celestia, Charity Kindheart, Copper Top, Hyper Active, Golden Heart, Glorious Miracle, Coco Pommel, Cheerilee, Coloratura, and even Sling Shot all stood on their hooves and clapped for Peace. The audience joined in with cheers. Peace was amazed with the applause he's getting, as the doctors BlueCross and BlueShield just came in and also clapped, knowing what Peace, his family, his friends, and all the zebras were going through. Then, a dark blue Pegasus looked like she's in middle school walked on stage in front of Peace and introduced herself.

"Peace Poet, my name is Midnight Arrow. I was your mom's student, as she was my martial arts teacher.", she held out her hoof, as Peace shook it with a smile.

"Mama said that there was a promisin' student under her. I'm glad ta meet'cha, Midnight. She told me all about you.", Peace said happily.

"Gracie-sensei told me about you, too. And that was some great skills you've shown here.", then the smile faded, as she bowed to Peace and said...

"I'm very, truly sorry for you loss and how you and the zebras have been treated. I've should've been here for you sooner and known what's been happening.", Midnight said with frustration, but Peace calmed her down and said...

"You couldn't have known, and it's not your fault. Mama and Pop told me that you're trainin' for the Wonderbolts one day. Let me say this; don't beat yourself up for what happened. Not everypony can be on time. But I'm really glad you thought about me and the fam. That alone shows how much you care, and I thank you for that.", Midnight smiled with tears welling up in her eyes after Peace said that. She saw Thunder and went to him with a hug. But then, Thunder spoke to Peace.

"No son, she's not goin' to the Wonderbolts. Midnight's tryin' out for the Canterlot Royal Guard, which I'm gonna be.", as Thunder said that Peace's eyes lit up with a big smile on his face.

"Pop, that's great! But wait, that would mean that..", Princess Celestia stepped in front of Peace with a caring smile.

"Peace Poet, you and you father will be living with me in my castle in Canterlot, and I'll be your personal tutor for your education. How does that sound to you, my little zebracorn?", not horned zebra, a zebracorn. Peace liked the sound of it. and with Celestia being his personal tutor, it was a heavy burden lifted off his back. Celestia continues.

"Although, I won't be teaching you much while I rule Equestria, but there are other tutors who will teach you.", hearing this, Peace understands, and said...

"Your Highness, I'll try my very best not ta be a burden to you and many others in your castle. And I'll try my best to learn as many things as I can.", the zebracorn colt said, as he bowed to the princess. Midnight Arrow was happy for Peace, as she spoke to him.

"I hope to see you in Canterlot when I become one of the Guard.", she said, as Peace said...

"I have no doubt that you'll be one of the best in the Guard, just like Pop's gonna be.", Thunder smiled at Peace with his kind words.

"I'll try my best, son. Things are gonna be positive in our lives, now. Do ya remember our talk, son? A few days ago?", Thunder asked, as Peace nodded without hesitation.

"Yeah Pop, I remember. There's education for school and the other education.", letting out a deep sigh, Princess Celestia knew what they were talking about, but didn't want to interrupt nor interfere what the father and son planned. Sling Shot walk towards Peace and said...

"Peace, my ride is here. I want to apologize again for what happened to you, your family, and all the zebras. I hope you'll stay on the right path of forgiveness, and I know that after everything, it's very hard to forgive.", all Peace did was bowing in respect, as Sling bowed back, as he went off stage. Hype and his friends went to Peace and Glori spoke.

"Amigo, Tio, are you really moving to Canterlot?", she asked sadly, as the rest of Peace's friends also has sad looks on their faces. Peace took a deep breath, as he also had a sad look of his own.

"Yeah, but I'll always think about y'all while I'm there. Y'all helped me and took up for me from every pony and creature who hated me and the rest of the zebras. I just wished that I fought back, but I'd be as bad as them if I did.", Peace looked down on the floor, as he felt a hoof on his chin to slowly lift his head up, as he looked at Goldie's tear-filled eyes, as she said...

"We were happy to help you, and still do, Peace. You've shown us and everyone else that you had strong will power to hold back. I'd do it all over again, without hesitation.", she said with her voice cracking a little.

"She's right, bro. You're not just rhymes or strong, you're special to us, man. You and me, bros for life.", Hype said, also with tear-filled eyes. Cheerilee came over and spoke to Peace, as well.

"I wanna be a better teacher than Torque Blade, so I can treat every pony and creature with respect and equality. And you said that I'll be one of the best teachers in Equestrian history. I hope to make you, your dad, and you mom proud, Peace.", the magenta Earth filly said, as Peace nodded and said...

"I know you'll be one of the best teachers in Equestrian history, Cheerilee. Just like bein' a cheerleader here in school. Ya know how ta cheer a pony up and I hope you'll continue to do so.", the zebracorn colt said, as tears began to flow from Cheerilee's eyes. Coco Pommel and Coloratura also came to Peace, and both spoke to him.

"I'm very sorry for what you and all the zebras went through here. I wished I would've done something about. But I was too scared, cuz the teachers would...", Coco couldn't finish, as she sobbed a little, as Coloratura patted her back.

"I was the same as her, Peace. Every time we both wanted to stop the ponies and creatures from hurting you and the zebras, they would go for us next. we both weren't there for you, and for that, I'm sorry.", she looked down at the floor, as Peace said...

"Rara, Coco, there were times when I thought that you two, even Hype, Goldie, and Glori, would stop bein' friends with me cuz I'm a zebra, or a zebracorn. There were time that I think that y'all would see me as a freak, a monster, a stripe, and much worst. I wouldn't blame y'all for distancing from me for what I am, but ya didn't. That shows me that you're more loyal than everyone in school. Coco, ya wanna be one of the best designers. Rara, ya wanna be one of the best performers. Hype, ya wanna be one of the best DJ's. Goldie, ya wanna be one of the best singers. Glori, ya wanna be one of the best rockers. Cheerilee, ya wanna be one of the best teachers. I wanna see y'all shine one day; shine as bright as the galaxy. I know y'all can make it. Me, I wanna shine in my own right. I wanna shine for the good of Equestria.", Peace finished his speech, as Charity Kindheart walked up to him, and said...

"Well, I really hope that we'll see you again, Peace Poet. Your presence here is as positive as Princess Celestia's Sun and Princess Luna's Moon...", Celestia smile sadly at hearing Luna's name, after what happened between them years ago, as Charity continued.

"I know that what the ponies and creatures did to you here and outside of school was horrible, and they all regret for what they did. They will be punished for what they did you and the zebras. There are other schools that will take some of the students in, but some will be expelled for hurting you mentally, physically, emotionally.", as Charity finished speaking to Peace, she went to the podium, picked up the microphone and spoke to the crowd.

"What you all did to Peace Poet and all the zebras is very unforgivable, horrible, and shameful. Your behavior was beyond unacceptable! Princess Celestia and I will speak to you students and parents in the gym after this. To the zebras, I want you all to go to the Stallion Island Ferry, because you'll be going to Apple Theater for a free show. I'll be there with you all after the show.", the zebras smiled with tears of joy, as other ponies and creatures sighed sadly, knowing that they're getting what they deserved. Charity continued.

"However, Peace Poet will be getting his education in Canterlot, as Princess Celestia will be his personal tutor. If any of you want to apologize and say your goodbyes, now will be a good time. Peace Poet, along with his father, Thunder Hammer, will be leaving shortly after. That is all. Every pony and creature are dismissed!", with that being said by Charity, every pony and creature, student and parent, all apologized to Peace, Thunder, and all the zebras before leaving the auditorium. Charity was about to leave, but went back to hug Peace and told him...

"Write to me whenever you can, so we can stay in touch. I'll miss you, my Poetic Warrior. Take care of yourself, you and your dad both. And live happy.", Charity Kindheart broke the hug and looked at Peace smiling sadly, while he nods. Then, she said goodbye to everypony else and walked out. Glori gave Peace a hug too, along with a kiss on the cheek.

"Adios, mi amigo. Write to me and everypony else too, OK?", Peace nodded, as he moved some of Glori's long hair from her face to wipe a tear.

"Si, mi amiga. I'll write to you and everypony that loves me for who I am every day. Adios.", Glori hesitantly broke the hug, as Goldie hugged Peace and kissed him on the cheek, as well.

"We'll make you proud, Peace. Just promise that you'll make us proud on having a better life.", Peace nodded again, as she hesitantly broke the hug, as well. Hype and Peace gave each other a hoof bump.

"Bros for life, brother. No matter what.", Hype said, and then, they went in for a bro hug.

"Bros for life, brother.", Peace said, as they broke the hug. Both Coco and Rara hugged Peace and each gave him a kiss on each cheek, as Cheerilee did the same. The fillies and colt hugged Thunder, as well. Copper Top shook Thunder's hoof.

"Good luck to you both, and may you have a smooth road ahead.", Thunder nodded, as Copper went to Peace and shake his hoof.

"Don't break any laws, young one...unless you have a good reason to. Take care, both of you.", Peace also nodded, as Copper Top and some of the police ponies walked out, along with the foals. Peace sees one zebra filly, as he jumped off the stage with worry on his face.

"Um, I'm sorry that I...", the zebra filly just hugged Peace and said...

"Thank you for saving us.", she broke the hug, smiled at Peace, and ran out of the auditorium. Peace doesn't know many of the zebras in the school, but he knows, just like him, his Pop, and his Mama, they were struggling to get by with the harassment and more. Peace won't forget nor forgive what those on what they put him, his family, and the zebras through. Princess Celestia and Thunder came of stage to where Peace is standing.

"I-I get a bunch of thank you's from Mama, Pop, my friends, but that one from that zebra filly is special.", Thunder patted Peace's head and said...

"You've accomplished somethin', son. That's what bein' good is. If you keep bein' good, you'll accomplish more.", Peace smiled at what his Pop said, as Celestia spoke.

"Having loyal friends like yours is an extension of your family. And I hope that you'll make more friends in Canterlot to extend your family...hopefully me.", the white Alicorn said with hope in her eyes, as Peace looked at her with tears flowing from his own.

"You're my Mama's and Pop's best friend. Mama used ta be with the Guard as the commander, and I'm still proud of her for bein' strong for me and Pop. Now, I'm proud of Pop for bein' with the Guard, and I hope that me and him will be as strong as Mama was. And you're my personal tutor, and I hope I won't let you or Pop down, Princess Celestia...Auntie.", she choked up after Peace said that last part, and gave him a hug and kissed his forehead. The three of them walked out of the auditorium together. The only good memories Peace will remember in Stallion Island, Manehattan will be with all that are there for him, cherish him, love, respect, and true to the zebracorn. He will never forget what he, his family, friends and all of the zebras been through. Some of the ponies and creatures apologized, but he won't forget nor forgive them for what they did. And now, Peace Poet's life will be different from the one he's about to leave behind.

*Thirteen years later*

In Canterlot at the Royal Castle, there was Princess Celestia and now retired commander of the Canterlot Royal guard, Thunder Hammer, sat in the dining room for a private celebration. And for that celebration is for an eighteen-year-old zebracorn that's a little muscular and handsome, has graduated from all the education from Princess Celestia herself and many others. Peace Poet has grown into a fine zebracorn stallion, and is happier than what happened to him, his family, his friends, which he kept in touch with, and the zebras many years ago. Some ponies came to celebrate in Peace's honor. Princess Celestia stood up from her seat and spoke.

"It was a long, hard, and difficult road for one zebracorn, but he has more educational experience than he had thirteen years ago. His mother, Graceful Blessing, a strong-willed and caring mother, and former commander of the Royal Guard, she, along with now retired commander Thunder Hammer, a strong and proud father, raised this amazing, strong, smart, and wonderful young stallion, Peace Poet. There were many challenges Peace faced years ago in Stallion Island, Manehattan and here in Canterlot, but Peace overcame the challenges and hit them head on. He's made new friends here, and still kept in touch with his old friends, which are not here, sadly. But his friends are here in spirit, as they sent Peace some gifts of his graduation. Peace Poet, not only did you do well in education, but you also worked hard on jobs, training in martial arts, helping other ponies and creatures, writing poems for your books, and making countless donations to many charities. You are truly a hard worker for all, and I hope you'll continue to do so in the future. May your future be as bright as the day you set your hoof in the castle. And you will always be a friend to everypony here in Canterlot.", many clapped their hooves to Peace on passing on his education, especially a new Royal Guard recruit, Midnight Arrow, who is, along with the rest of the Royal Guard, are proud of Peace. Peace got up from his seat and made a speech.

"It was a longtime struggle for me and Pop
But thanks to Princess Celestia and the Royal Guard, we're on the positive top
There is some prejudice in the world today
And it still won't stand in my way
After this, I start my journey to travel
Learnin' more things from the hardtop to the gravel
To Princess Celestia and her amazin' crew
This is my poem to you, I thank you
Thank you for takin' care of me and Pop
My learnings from you will never stop
My Mama would be so proud
If she were here, she would shout loud
"My boys, my boys, you are strong
Amazin' and true to prove many wrong"
Thank y'all for giving me and Pop a chance to live
My gift was this celebration, as I have some to give
The jobs I did earned me many bits
Along with friendships, respect, and more great hits
Some that didn't make it today, I say I understand
But we're all not sinkin' in quicksand
My best friends have their own successes
We still keep in touch, as we give each other God Blesses
This is the end of my rhyme
But we all still have plenty of time
To shine, even after we pass
As we all make our memories last."

Every pony clapped their hooves at Peace's poetic speech. Thunder went to hug his son, as he asked...

"You miss her, don't ya?", the father was referring to Graceful Blessing, as Peace answered...

"Yeah, but I know she's in our hearts and watchin' us. Hearin' so many of the former members of the Royal Guard saying that Mama was the first zebra in Equestrian history ta be a commander of the Canterlot Royal Guard. That's true honor right there. And you stopped and fought in five wars, Pop. That's a great achievement!", Peace said proudly, as Thunder rubbed his hoof behind his back.

"Well, I tried my best to be strong and be a good leader for the Guard. But even the leader has ta listen to what the follower wants, thinks, and more. Sergeant Straight Arrow, Midnight Arrow's dad, taught me a lot about how to lead.", Thunder said, as Midnight walked up to both stallions with a smile.

"Dad is a great teacher to learn from. He even taught me and Peace about everything. He makes me prouder of him every day. After all these years, I still can't beat him in arm wrestling!", Midnight said with an angry pout, as Thunder and Peace laughed. Celestia spoke with a sigh.

"Cadence and Shining Armor said that they're really sorry that they couldn't make it here today, since are on assignment. And Blueblood... Well, you know how he is.", that last part Celestia said was with a flat tone, but Peace understood that.

"Yeah, I know the prissy prince don't like me, but I'm over him, anyway. And I understand that Cady and Shinin' went to Vanhoover, and Shinin and Straight Arrow's the bodyguards for Cady. And my foalhood friends also have important stuff they're doin'; Hype's a DJ, Goldie and Rara are singers, Glori's tryin' out for the Wonderbolts, Coco's the fashion designer's assistant, and Cheerilee's a substitute teacher 'til she becomes a full-time one. Charity Kindheart's makin' stage plays, and Copper Top's a captain of Manehattan PD. I'm proud of all of them for achieving their goals. I make poetry books for fun and bits, but now, it's time for me ta travel the world.", Peace said with determination, as his saddle bags are packed.

"Peace, where will you go first? You must have one destination.", Celestia asked.

"I'm goin' ta Hoof Kong to the Horshaolin Temple for more lessons with Zen Hoof, Mama's master and teacher. I'll stay there for a few years and travel some more ta learn more stuff in the world. Don't worry, I'll write ta all of y'all everyday.", Peace smiled, as Celestia teared up and gave him a hug.

"Don't be a stranger, Peace Poet. You'll always be welcomed here, nephew.", she gave him a kiss on the cheek and hesitantly released Peace. Midnight also gave Peace a hug.

"Be well on your travels, Peace. Stay strong, healthy, and kind.", the blue Pegasus released him, as tears start flowing down her cheeks. Then, Thunder hoof bumped Peace, and said...

"I know you'll make me, your Mama, your friends, and every pony here proud, son. Be the strongest zebracorn you can be. I love you, Peace.", the stallions finally hugged for a moment and let go.

"Love you too, Pop. I love all of y'all. Thank y'all for carin' for me, lovin' me, teachin' me, guidin' me, and helpin' me see what life's has in store for me. I'll never forget ya and will write y'all everyday. This is not "so long' nor a "farewell", it's "see ya later". So, see y'all later.", Peace puts his saddle bags on his back with his magic and headed to the door. But he stopped at the doorway and looked back.

"Pop, teach the young Guard ponies some wisdom and manners. You and Midnight help keep them straight.", Peace said with a smile and tears flowing down his cheeks and exited the dining room. Thunder and Midnight went to a worried, but sadden, Princess Celestia to comfort her.

"He'll be alright, Your Highness. Peace'll make new friends and enemies on the road, whether it's smooth or rough, he'll make it.", he said, as Celestia sobbed a little.

"Yes, I know. But I do hope that he won't do the same thing that happened to my sister. I really hope Peace Poet's road is straight without potholes.", as she said that, Celestia went to the window with Thunder and Midnight looking down at Peace getting in one of the Royal Carriages, as on of the Guard ponies closed the door and saluted Peace, as he saluted back. Peace looked up and waved at the window, as Princess Celestia, father Thunder Hammer, and Midnight Arrow waved back, watching the zebracorn start his journey of learning and more beyond Canterlot. As they were about to exit the room, Midnight asked...

"What about the Former teacher and principal, Torque Blade and Spit Shine? Are they still in Tartarus?", and that made both Thunder and Celestia huff in disgust.

"They passed away two years ago. Peace don't have ta worry about those racist bastards ever again.", Thunder said bitterly.

"Though, there will be ponies like them out there, even some in Canterlot. I just hope that Peace will stay the zebracorn he is.", Celestia said with worry, as every pony left the dining room. In the carriage, Peace was looking at two pictures; one with his foalhood friends, and one with his dad and mom. He looked up at the clear blue sky and said...

"Well, Mama, wish me luck.", as he closed his eyes and took a nap, Peace Poet's new life and journey has just begun.

Author's Note

Well, justice was served. And if you're wondering about where it took place in Canterlot, it was about two years before Twilight and Spike went to Ponyville. Plus, I wanna thank y'all for enjoying this story. I know some of y'all have doubts about it and some are interested in it. I'll keep doing my best to make this story a good one. Until the next chapter, Deuce!