25. Graduation

Artemis broke into a grin when the principle called out her boyfriend's name. She and her mother were with Wally's family. Dick and the rest of the team were there to cheer him on as he walked up the stage, a grin on his face as he shook the principle's hand and got his diploma. Some of the other seniors, his friends, were cheering for him. Artemis smiles widen when she his face glowing with sheer joy. She cheered and waved at him as they made eye contact with each other.

"Way to go, Wally." Artemis said as the group made their way to the red head. She wrapped her arms around his neck.

Wally chuckled, his breath tickling her neck sending down a very nice chill down her spine. He wrapped his arms around her waist.

"Thanks Babe."

"Hey, get a room!" Dick grinned, walking up to them.

"We plan too." Wally grinned right back.

"Oh Wally! I'm so proud of you!" Mary West exclaimed, pulling her arms around her boy.

"Thanks mom." Wally returned the hug.

"I'm proud of you son."

And the compliments and congratulation soon came one after another and Artemis never left his side, not that she could with Wally's arm still around her waist.

"Thanks for coming today, Babe." He whispered in her ears and pecking her cheek.

"I wouldn't miss it for the world." Artemis sighed and leaned into him. "Now, time for the graduation party."

Artemis did her best to keep her face straight and serious, but every time she looked down at herself she couldn't help but make a face. Gotham Academy's graduation gown was...ugh, don't get her started on it, just...no. Artemis put that thought aside. Today was a special day for her now. It was now her graduation and a smile finally cracked in place as the principle called her name. She saw them in the audience, her family, friends, and Wally. They all cheered for her.

In a blink of an eye, it was already over and she was making her way towards them. She let out a surprised yelp when Wally picked her up bridal style.

"Congrats Babe! You have now reached adulthood."

"Wally! Put me down!" Artemis laughed.

"Yeah, put her down before you drop her Wally." Dick came over in the same hideous gown, a grin on his face.

"Shut up, Dick." Wally mock glared at him.

"Dick," Bruce Wayne walks over to his ward, pride glowing off of him.

"Bruce! You came!" Dick lit up like a Christmas tree.

While the two chatted away, Wally set Artemis down so she could talk to the team, Ollie, her mother, and surprisingly, her sister.

"What? Just because we're on the opposite side doesn't mean I'm going to miss my own sister's graduation." Jade smirked. It cracked a smile from the blond.

Bruce Wayne was kind enough to let the others have a graduation party at the mansion. Dick and Artemis was having a great time.

"Artemis," Wally called after her. She got rid of the horrendous gown talking with her mother (Jade disappearing to nowhere) and she smiled. "So, how does it feel to finally graduate from high school?"

"Sad and happy at the same time," she truthfully admitted. "But that's all in the past now," she entwined her fingers with his. "I just can't wait for the future."

Wally gave her a toothy grin. "Me too, Babe, me too."

He leaned down and kissed her.

"WEST!"

CONGRADULATION TO ALL SENIORS WHO FINALLY GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL!

Isn't amazing? ...And sad at the same time? You're happy school is finally over yet you're going to miss the teachers, or the hangout you had at school with your friends, or the pranks you pulled, or the guess games you guys made up during school lunch time. Such a feeling, right?

Can you guys guess who yelled in the last part? :D

OH! I watched the new episode of YJ. I cried out when I saw Kaldur stab Artemis. I started to swear at one of my beloved characters for killing my FAVORITE character. I gasped in and started to tear only to find it was all...part of the plan? What? WHAT? Kaldur must be going through a lot right now... Poor Kaldur. :C

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