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"I'd like to welcome everyone here to the graduation of some of the Space Academy's finest Spacers to have graced our presence," welcomed the headmistress and everyone applauded. "Over the past few years we have watched these magnificent Spacers grow and flourish at our academy. But, we have one exceptional Spacer who has gone above and beyond in his training, and we know he will make us all proud in the choices he makes. I'm very pleased to announce our valedictorian, who we feel was so wonderful we are sending him off on his first mission tomorrow, Captain James Pleiades Hawkins."

Jim then stepped towards the podium with a smile across his face as everyone applauded. "Thank you, everyone, but this day is not about me. It is about everyone here graduating. These are some of the finest men and women I have had the pleasure of getting to know. I know that they will make everyone here as proud as they have made me, and I am honored to know each and every one of them," said Jim, and he turned to them. "Every single one of you has the strength, valor, and knowledge to carry out the greatest expeditions these galaxies have ever known, and I just want to say good luck to you all. May you have safe journeys and bring back lots of knowledge to share with everyone. Congratulations everyone!" and Jim stepped back to his graduating class and took his seat as everyone applauded.

BEN then ran into the room and screamed, "I'm sorry I'm late, Jimmy. I know you did great on your speech though," and he walked around looking for a seat.

Jim then looked at the ground, put his hand to his head, and shook his head. "This can't be happening," he uttered.

"Excuse me. Pardon me," said BEN trying to get through the crowd. "Whoa…." and BEN tripped over something and all of the decorations fell down and the power went out. "Sorry."

"I can't believe this is happening," said Jim, and he got up and made his way out of the building in the dark.

As he sat outside on a bench, Jim thought about what had just happened. "I can't believe that BEN just did that," said Jim to himself, and he sighed.

"I can," said a familiar voice stepping out of the shadows of the trees.

Jim then looked up. "Jen? What are you doing here?"

"I always attend these graduation ceremonies. I've never been in one, but I love watching them," said Jen as she went over towards him. "When I saw your robot friend come in, I knew there was going to be some kind of trouble."

"Then why didn't you stop him?" asked Jim.

"What was I supposed to do? Blow my cover and try to keep him outside?" asked Jen.

"Yes… what? Blow your cover?" asked Jim a bit puzzled.

Jen then heard something and looked up. "Well, I've got to go. I'll see you tomorrow, Captain Hawkins. By the way, great speech," said Jen, and she quickly left Jim by himself.

"Thank… you," said Jim as he looked up to see Jen but couldn't find her. "Hmmm…"

"I've found him, Sarah," screamed Amelia as she went over to Jim. "Mr. Hawkins, are you alright?"

"Yes, I'm fine, ma'am," responded Jim, and he turned his gaze from the forest to Amelia.

Sarah then ran over to him with Doppler, Silver, BEN, and Morph. "Jim, why did you leave like that?" asked Sarah.

"I don't know…. I guess I was just embarrassed," said Jim looking down at the ground.

"Yes, you had better not disappear like that again," said the headmistress walking over to them. "Good Captains do not retreat from anything. They make sure everything is ship shape and all of their crew is alright, and they go to any lengths to make sure that things run smoothly."

"Yes, ma'am," said Jim, and he nodded at her.

"You have an important assignment that you start tomorrow. If you run away when the smallest thing happens like you just did, maybe we chose the wrong person to captain this journey," said the headmistress.

"No, ma'am. I will not disappoint you or the Academy. I will carry out this mission as planned and will return victoriously," said Jim as he stood up.

"Now, that's the captain we chose for this assignment. Good luck, Captain Hawkins," said the headmistress, and she bowed and took her leave.

"Thank you, ma'am," said Jim, and he bowed slightly.

"Maybe we should all go back to the Inn," suggested Sarah and everyone agreed, so they headed back to the Inn.

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How embarrassing that must have been for Jim. Can things get any worse?

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