Before we begin the next chapter of "Atomic Puppet: New Adventures" I would just like to answer a question asked by a "Guest" who asked what the gender of Joey and Pauline's baby will be. The answer to this is that I have decided on the gender, but you along with the rest of the readers will have to wait till the baby is born, which will be within three-to-five chapters, (not counting Chapter 13).

Atomic Puppet: New Adventures

Chapter 13: Atomic Graduation

Today was a wonderful day for both the senior classmates of Mega City High as the former were finally graduating high and going out into the world.

All the graduates, (except for one), sat next to the stage in the gymnasium as the valedictorian, (aka Pauline), gave her valedictory to everyone, (grads, teachers, family/friends of those graduates), in front of her.

"And I have to say it's been quite a fun ride, not counting the assignments I didn't like, or enemies I made here," (she says while quickly looking at Stella when saying this). "Though like I've said, I really enjoyed my time at Mega City High, but at the same time, I, (along with the rest of us here), am looking forward to the next stage of my life."

As Pauline says this she quickly looks down at her pregnant belly, "though she's not showing yet", then at Joey.

"Aww" said a handful of audience members.

Pauline: "Anyways, as we are all looking forward to starting the next stage of our lives, no matter what, a part of us will always be here as students of this school. Thank you and farewell."

The entire gymnasium burst into a thunderous applause as Pauline began to make her way back to her spot with the other graduates.

"Thank you, thank you," said Principal Punch My Fist, who'd just got to the podium. "Now let's get on with the main event, (and let's make it quick, I have tickets to tonight's boxing match). Now our first graduate is Ella Aloha," "I just made her up on the spot".

Hearing her name, Ella made her way up to the stage to receive her diploma, an award she'd won from her final year of high school, and have a few pictures taken herself holding her diploma with the principal.

The same thing happened with the rest of the grads till everyone had their diplomas.

Well, all except for Carol. At the last second, "like right before the principal handed her, her diploma", it was discovered that she failed English, resulting in her having to retake the class in summer school.

Principal Punch My Fist: "Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the graduating class of 2021."

With that said, the graduates threw their hats into the air as they, (along with their friends and family), cheered for their success.

A few minutes later, everyone had moved from the gym to Mega City High's football field where families were taking pictures with the 2021 graduates; while also enjoying snacks found on a clothed table set up by the school's cafeteria staff.

Grads were also taking the time to say their final goodbyes to friends who they wouldn't be seeing for a long time, or more. Among those who were giving their final farewells were Pauline and Lavana. The latter had been offered a scholarship at a fancy literature university in London, England and was leaving tonight.

Lavana: "After doing some research on the place I decided to accept their offer."

Pauline: "So you're leaving for England tonight."

Lavana: "Ya my parents even got me an apartment all set up, though I have to be there by tomorrow night at the latest or the landlord will rent the place out to someone else."

Pauline: "Man your parent really want you to go that badly huh?"

Lavana: "Well they've been planning on retiring for some time. They've even made arrangements to move to this nice retirement home in Florida. So it's not like I wanna be living all by myself in some big, empty house.'

'Anyways, what about you and Joey? You guys find a place to raise you unborn kid yet? And where do you plan on studying business?"

Pauline: "First off we haven't had time to find our own place yet, but after the cruise, we're going to focus our efforts on finding a two-bedroom apartment to raise our child in. Secondly, I've been accepted into the business program at Mega City's University; someone's got to run the family comic shop once my uncle leaves for the woods. Joey's going there too, but to study art in order become both an artist and a comic book writer. He wants to make Atomic Puppet comics."

Hearing that last part made Lavana chuckle a little. "Classic Joey. Some things never change."

Pauline: "Ya well that's one of the reason why I love him; he's always connected to his inner child."

Lavana: "And not in the annoying type sort of way."

The two friends immediately burst into another round of laughter that was disturbed when Lavana glimpsed the time on her watch. "Whoa, look at the time. I got to go grab my bags and get to the airport or else I'll miss my flight. Farewell?"

"Ya," replied Pauline who was sad that this was probably their final goodbye, "farewell. Keep in touch?"

"Always," Lavana answered.

The two friend then quickly embraced in a hug before Lavana ran off.

As soon as her friend had left, Pauline was greeted by the sound of a caring voice.

"Don't worry man."

Turning around, Pauline saw her uncle "Wolf" dressed up, (for once), in fancy dress clothes.

Wolf: "These things happen all the time during graduations, but like you said earlier, it's only the beginning of the next chapter of life man."

"You're right," agreed Pauline. She then embraced her uncle in a heartwarming hug.

Pauline: "C'mon, I promised Joey and his mom we'd meet up with them and the rest of their family after I talked to Lavana."

Wolf: "Lead the way man."