This is it, like with Lori but this one is for the daughter of the Spellman's and she's gonna make her mark, along with her other sister, and then prepare for what comes next. But, we will have to face with another thing, and it's gonna be emotional. Because one student, never got to graduate, and we know who she is. So, enjoy reading this folks.
Spells and Louds.
Chapter 683: Trust Love.
(June 3. Spellman Estate.)
The day has come, and it's just as from last year, and now we see Leni Spellman, in her bedroom and she looks to herself in the mirror at her black robe and hat, her graduation ceremony clothing. She smiles at the way she looks.
"This is it, this is the time for me to graduate from High School. This must be how Lori feels, this is nice."
"Sure is, sis." Leni turns around and sees Sunset Shimmer dressed in the same thing. "This is it, our time to make a next step from the life we have. So much has come down to this, huh?" Sunset goes over and hugs Leni.
Leni returns the embrace. "Yeah, it has. But we've got to make do with these changes, and then see what happens next. So glad everything is turning into something much better than what we had before." They then depart from the hug.
Sunset then asks. "So, when do you plan to make your move?"
"Possibly a few days after Duchess's Grad-Day" replied Leni. She then looks to the mirror and so does Sunset. "Best we spend a few more moments in here, before Linka, myself and Loni take off to Huntington Oaks and the home that we found, well the home Hugh gave to us."
Then Leni asks. "What about you? When do you begin your time to teach in the school of Friendship? When do you take off for Equestria?"
Sunset smiles. "Possibly days before the normal classes here begin, and I still have to handle the gear that I will be bringing. Because I can't be able to video chat without the stuff I got and also I will continue the gaming thing I do, it's one of my hobbies after all."
Leni smirks. "We have so much to talk about, even to the family about the many other things you have planned." then they see Linka at the doorway. "Hey sis, everything alright?"
Linka goes over and hugs them both. "We're all so proud of you guys, for making the next step and that we're gonna make another big step. I'm also happy to be part of where you and Loni are gonna be going to."
They then depart from the hug. "Sure to heck I'm as excited as you are, little sis" replied Leni.
"We have so much more to do, and so much more stuff to handle" said Sunset. "But we're not gonna be far apart and it won't' be goodbye forever."
They then hear the sounds of cars honking. "We should go now" said Linka.
They all head out of the room, and then make their way out of the house and towards their own rides, and then make their way to the Royal Woods High School, and they even notice some dropships headed there as well, and with the rest of the team onboard.
(Royal Woods High School.)
We now go to the part where everyone is getting their diplomas, as Principal Rivers along with her assistant Oliver and they hand out each one to those who have successfully made their way through their whole time in High School.
Leni is already on stage and she's with Sunset Shimmer, and the girl formerly a pony from Equestria looks to her tablet, and sees what the Burst Drone sees in Canterlot High. She sees her friends there, are also graduating from their step in High School.
'Good job girls, sure wish Princess Twilight Sparkle was here to see this, she would be proud of how far they've come from everything they've been through. This is the start of more to come, for all of us.'
Leni looks to the others who are there to watch them graduate. From the team, to the family of Spellman's, the folks from FutureTech and even the Louds are there, and Lori wouldn't want to miss this moment too.
'We're all going to manage, we're all gonna do well with what the future holds for all of us, and though we're not closely related to the Louds anymore, they'll always be the family from which we have had many unexpected and troubled, but still amazing memories. We'll always be with them, always.'
Loni then stands next to Leni and he holds her hand. "We're all gonna be fine, Leni."
Leni smiles. "I know, Loni. This is all coming in so fast all of a sudden, and it feels like we began just the other day, when in truth it was all last year."
Then they see Principal Rivers have one more diploma, after Joey takes his, and she looks to the students, and all of them know whose diploma was this supposed to be.
The principal then looks towards the crowd. "Everyone, we have had an amazing year and from the year before that as well. To be proud of how far and how extraordinary everything has come down. I see a lot of good students who can all do well with their lives and that they'll do an amazing job with the path they choose for where they're lives take them."
"But I am far more impressed at the Faunus students who managed to make their own stepping stones for the life they seek in our world, for all of you have become such wonderful students, and soon to be remarkable people to live amongst all of us, and to the world."
The Faunus feel proud to be here, and those watching at the crowd truly feel equal with those words.
They all nod and agree, but then the principal looks uneasy. "But, we lost one. We lost someone who was able to… To look ahead and try and figure out what she can do with her life, on how to choose her own path so she could be able to…. To have the life she deserved."
"She might not be with us, but we'll always remember the first ever android of our school." They all see Prof. Polendina on his four-legged chair, and with him is the portrait of Penny Polendina, his daughter.
"This is Professor Pietro Polendina, the father of Penny Polendina, and he's here because of her loss and we're all happy for him to be here, after everything he has been through and all the pain he had to endure, as we have faced as well."
They all recall the news, the fall of the Defender of Mantle/Atlas, and also the teammate to the Royal Defenders, and yet she felt like Family to the good folks of Royal Woods.
"Alright, so we may not have her with us here physically, but we'll always remember her." She then goes towards Prof. Polendina and she hands him the diploma. "You should be proud at the amazing stuff she has done, and all the good she did here in our school."
Prof. Polendina nods and wipes away a tear. "I know I am and I have heard so much of the amazing stories she has done, and happy to know she made so many good friends." All the students felt happy to hear that, they too treated Penny as they're equal and someone to enjoy having around.
The principal then goes back to the microphone. "But, to fully commemorate this day, for our fallen students, is through this…" She looks to the right and they see a large screen made up of Burst Drones and operated by Jack Cyber.
Next to the drone screen is Ember, Luna and Sam and they begin to perform a song that Ember made, and the screen shows the many stuff Penny has done in their world, like when she first began. So, let the tunes begin!
Ember: Keep dreaming 'bout a better world. You keep wishing for some clarity. Always hoping that a lightning bolt. Is gonna save you from the gravity.
You're holding out for some romantic life. Ember and Sam: Maybe you'll wake up in a world of charm. Oh, but what's here can set you free, you don't have to dream!
You're life's a masterpiece, if you just believe! Then all you see, is all you need.
Right now you're hopes are shattered. Just pointless ever after. But in time you'll find. Through love your power shines.
Ember: When you don't know when to turn to. And you're sure all hope is gone. When the day you waited for won't come and dark won't yield the dawn. Ember, Luna and Sam: (Trust Love!)
Ember: Open up your eyes. Ember, Luna and Sam: (Trust Love!)
The truth is there but sometimes in disguise. The way's uncertain but we're together, moving towards the light.
When we trust in love and open up your eyes!
Ember: If only you could open up the door. Spread your wings and fly away from here. Write yourself into a fairy tale. All your problems would just disappear.
And still, you're countin on a second sight. To somehow wrest you away from the way of harm. Ember, Luna and Sam: When what you need to do is see, all you have to be!
Is here in reality, leave your fantasy. Ember: You'll find the key to victory.
I know the dark's returning. (Turning.) Fires of hate are burning. But the lies can't hide what's true when love's alive.
(Instrumental.)
There's not a miracle that's gonna show you how. The secret to your life is here and now. Look inside, end your search and be alive. It's time to rise to realize, to open up your eyes!
Ember: When you don't know when to turn to. And you're sure all hope is gone. When the day you waited for won't come and dark won't yield the dawn. Ember, Luna and Sam: (Trust Love!)
Ember: Open up your eyes. Ember, Luna and Sam: (Trust Love!)
The truth is there but sometimes in disguise. The way's uncertain but we're together, moving towards the light.
When we trust in love and open up your eyes!
As the whole thing ends, everyone claps and cheers, and they all look upon the portrait, of Penny Polendina and all say thanks to her, for being the one person who was able to help bring a lot more than just good vibes.
The rest of the Royal Defenders shed some tears from this, and clap as well. Martin stands proud and watches this and he smiles. 'You did good kid, we'll all miss you. But we're not gonna stop what we do, and keep this up for you, Penny.'
Prof. Polendina was amazed at how many of these folks have all loved and treated Penny as a friend and equal, and were always there for her when she needed some need to know stuff on how to be like a teenager, and how much she has helped others.
'Oh Penny. You truly have shown to be far more than what anyone in Atlas expected. You chose your own path, and made so many changes in this world. I just wish you were here to celebrate all of this, with everyone you have ever called a friend. But we will never ever forget you, my dear.'
Leni and Sunset look onto the picture of Penny being held by Prof. Polendina and smile. 'Thank you Penny. Thank you, you may not be here with us, but you'll always be the sole reason why we will remain together, keep living and fight on. Always.'
To be continued in the next chapter.
A/N: Congrats to those in Royal Woods High School for making the big step, and making their way down to another new path, and we'll be seeing what else is going to happen when Leni and Sunset make their move away from home, but the whole celebration is not over, not while we still have what comes the next day. Leave a review and tell me what you all think.
Thank you to "Vasmasdas1" for the whole message on June 3 being the date for High School graduation.
Trust Love by Casey Lee Williams, for RWBY Volume 8.
Date made: 5/6/21 – 5/7/21.