Hey guys, I would like to start this chapter with an apology. I haven't really updated in forever, and I really have no excuse, but life does get in the way sometimes. I've been kind of low lately, and have been cursed with writers block. Also, fun fact about me, I was addicted to tumblr. I had checked my account on my dad's iPad (We gave it to him for Christmas.). I though I excited the site, but it turned out I didn't. He was looking at my dashboard and found some sexual stuff that people I followed had posted. Long story short, he was furious. He banned me from the laptop and iPad, also made me delete my accounts. So I haven't really been able to write when I wanted to because laptop was off limits...

Anyways. He is gone to work now, so I decided, I want to write and update my story. If any of my regular readers are still here...you are crazy and I love you! No joke. Sorry if that comes off creepy, but seriously, sticking with me after months of hiatus? I seriously love you, here have a cookie and a bear hug! 3

~Haiden

CARLY'S POV;

Time seemed to be slipping through the hour glass faster and faster then I could have ever imagined. My midterm exams where a nightmare. Or at least they would have been if Lyra didn't force me to study an hour every night. Its amazing how much you can learn when hit with pillows if you get distracted.

It was weird. I actually felt happier than ever, I felt more free. The only times that I feel the past rushing back to greet me, the sorrow and pain waiting with open arms, was when I walked into the house, after a long day at school, or hanging out with Lyra, Cliff, and sometimes Arcee, Bulk, and Bee.

It was even more amazing how much people can distract you, and make you feel as though everything is alright. How they can help you forget that nothing is waiting for you at home. I stopped crying through.

The months changed, the weather grew colder, then warmed up again. It seemed as though as soon as I was opening my eyes, it was June. I was graduating so soon. I was completely unprepared…

On the first, I dragged myself out of bed, brushed my teeth, jumped in the shower, and changed into some clean clothes. I flopped on my bed, thankful that it was a Saturday. I was lying in bed, drinking it all in. Soon I would be going to graduate. Soon I would be able to start a new life for myself. I could start anywhere I wanted. 'Maybe I could start over in Jasper.' I thought with a smile. Whenever Cliffjumper spoke of his home, he made it sound wonderful. I knew he would want to be there. Maybe he would want me to go there with him.

"Are you still asleep?" Lyra asked, poking her head through the door.

"Nope, I've been up for a while." I smiled.

"Good! Guess what we are going to do today!" she grinned, jumping on the bed beside me.

"What?" I asked.

"Guess!" she laughed, giving me a little shove.

"I don't know."

"Guess!"

"Just tell me!"

"Guess!" she snapped, hitting me with my pillow.

"Fine." I mumbled, sticking my lounge out at her, she stuck hers out right back at me. "Ummm…." I paused, trying to think. What was it usually when Lyra was acting like this? I felt me face fall. "Oh no! Nope! I refuse! It's Saturday Lyra! I'm not going to practice anymore slagging soccer with you!" I snapped, pushing off the bed, Lyra just laughed at me.

"No! That's not what I mean! I mean, it is fun watching you fail at a sport, but I was thinking about something that has to do with someone's graduation coming up!"

"We're going dress shopping?" I asked, looking back at her. "This is gonna prove to be tiresome." I grumbled walking downstairs.

"It'll be fun! I promise!" she grinned, catching up with me easily.

"Sure, anyways, I need to eat and brush first."

"Okay, but hurry!"

It was actually quick picking out the dress. I picked a long beautiful blue dress. I fell in love with it as soon as I saw it. I was just about to give up. A lot of the dresses seemed like they would be nice, and they were, but they weren't quite right. Lyra agreed with me on that. She disappeared leaving me to look over my reflection in a pale green dress. I scrunched up my nose looking at it, before I noticed Lyra holding up the dress.

As soon as I saw it, my mouth fell open. I turned to look at Lyra, grinning. "It looks perfect."

"Then try it on!" she ordered, handing me the dress. I laughed, and gave her a salute, as I walked into the change room.

When I walked out and looked in the mirror, I smiled, it was perfect.

"I think this calls for a celebration!" Lyra declared as we exited the store.

"Ice cream?" I asked, smirking slightly, "At our old spot?"

"You read my mind!" she laughed, leading the way to the car. She paused right before she climbed into the driver's seat. "Hey, why don't you drive?" she asked tossing me the keys.

"You're kidding right?" I raised my eyebrows at her, I hated driving in the middle of the city.

"Nope. You'll have to get used to it for when you go to some fancy college, or something." she grinned, switching sides with me, and climbing into the passenger seat.

I let out a small sigh, tossing the keys up and down for a long minute. Glancing at the roads, they didn't look too bad. Yet.

"Okay. But if we get into a car accident, it's your fault for making me drive, alright?" I asked, turning the keys in the ignition.

"Pfft! Yeah right, I'm playing victim when the cops ask what happened." Lyra laughed.

"Thanks, it's good to know I can always rely on you." I grumbled indignantly.

I'm sure anyone reading this would be happy to know that I didn't crash and die. That I am a decent driver. Ha Lyra. Ha on you!

Anyways. The rest of the ride was filled with laughter and planning. A light hearted topic that filled many of the days to follow. But when we ordered our ice cream and took our seat at our usual table, I finally asked Lyra a question that had been on my mind for the past little while.

"Hey, Lyra?" I started.

"Yeah? What's up?"

"I was thinking…" I paused as the waiter delivered the ice cream sundae's.

"Well if it isn't the dynamic duo." he smiled, he looked genuinely happy to see us, though he did look a little happier to see Lyra.

"Hey Walter." Lyra grinned.

"Haven't seen you two around for a long time, I was worried you girls decided to do something crazy like cut ice cream out of your lives."

I gasped mock surprise. "Cut ice cream out of our lives?! Cut ice cream-" I pretended to sputter. "Who could do such a crazy thing?" I demanded.

We continued the small talk for a few more minutes, before Walter had to go back to work.

"So what were you going to tell me?" Lyra asked.

"I don't think I want to go to a secondary school." I started slowly. "I want to go travel with Cliff, maybe settle down in Jasper with him."

Lyra gave me a long serious look as she swallowed some ice cream. "I think that sounds nice, and I'm all for taking a year or two off and traveling. But don't think you should give up going to a good college or university." she paused taking a deep breath. "The only advice I'm going to give you on your live, is; Follow your dreams, wherever they may take you. Alright?"

Smiling and taking another spoonful of my sundae I nodded. "I will." I grinned after swallowing. "Thanks Lyra."

"Hey, you don't need to thank me! I'm just being my super amazing self!" she grinned back.

"What would I do without you?" I laughed.

"Pfft! You would be a fashion disaster for one thing and-"

"You don't need to actually answer that…it was a hypothetical question…"

"I know." Lyra smirked.

Bee4ever: Thank you! Oh man, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I mean, I couldn't even imagine losing my dad.

Carly walks up to you and pulls you into a big hug, and Cliff hugs you and Carly. Lyra shows up with ice cream, and you all sit on the cliff's edge. But Carly only sits after making Cliff swear not to push anyone off.

Lady Minuialwen: X3 Thank you! I'm glad you like it! :D

The Drone/The Angrey Drone: I can't tell you what I have planned next, but I can tell you, if you hate the ending for this one, I can guarantee I will give you a…better…(yeah that's a safe word to use) ending for the actual story. Once I know how TFP season three ends that is…

XD Haha! Sorry about that! I promise not to feed him anymore! Actually if I ever do, I'll make sure I send someone back with him to clean up the mess!

Yeah, I only include things that are from Transformers Prime in my story. I thought about maybe adding crossovers, but that would get too complicated you know? :P

Yeah, Cliff isn't too happy with me for not hurrying up and updating to get him free…sorry about that.

Cliff: I'm not talking to you.

Me: I'm sorry!

Cliff: What was that I didn't hear anything.

Me: What happened to your sense of humor?

Me:…

Me: Yup he's ignoring me.

Okay, I will be updating soon, so thanks again to those who have waited patiently for me to come back! As always, please leave a review, I love hearing what you guys have to say about my story! Weather it is a compliment, or constructive criticism to help me improve my writing further! :)

~Haiden