DICLAIMER: I do not own Tin Man. Enjoy.

CHAPTER ONE

After the eclipse DG barely saw her friends. They spent the last few months calming the O.Z. Some didn't take the fall of the evil witch lightly. Their were uproars from some of the many long coats of Azkadellia. For those who joined the good side after working for the evil witch were checked out by seer's to see if they were true to their word and heart. DG was bored of her lessons from Toto. Since the eclipse she has been doing nothing but studying as other brought peace to the O.Z. She was dying for a break, she had most everything. She was only rusty with her magic because she was still getting use to having it. Toto noticed her unwillingness to focus so he gave her a few days off. The Royal family resided at Finaqua. DG finally got to sit at the Gazebo, on the swing her mother would sit in when she was younger. She was very happy to finally get to draw. DG hadn't noticed she had been their all morning and somewhat into the afternoon, till her stomach growled in hunger. When she packed her things up someone cleared their throat. Looking towards the noise she jumped for joy.

"Cain!!" She dropped her things on the swing and ran into his open arms.

Hugging her "Long time no see kid." He smiled.

He forgot how much he loved the way she smelled.

"How long are you back for?" She didn't want to see him leave again. After the eclipse he was gone soon after his arm was good.

"I don't know." Seeing the disappointment in her face. "Good chance it might be awhile before I do though." Smiling he hoped it will cheer her up some.

It brought a small smile to her face. As they walked back to the castle DG drilled him with questions to what he has been doing. She wanted to know everything. When they entered the castle Raw and Glitch ambushed them. Hello's and shaking of the hands were exchanged.

"Oh DG, your mother has been looking for you." Glitch told her.

"Do you know why?"

Glitch shook his head "No, she is out on the veranda with Azkadellia. You better hurry I think it's important."

DG not wanting to leave Cain, she hung her head low and left. DG found her mother and her older sister exactly where Glitch has said they were.

"You were looking for me." DG said as she joined them.

"Yes sweetie. I believe you have a birthday coming up. We are using this opportunity to show the people of O.Z. that things are going well. We are going to name you and Azkadellia as the successor's to the family."

"I don't want to sound harsh but aren't people still a little sour towards Az? And what makes me a good person to take the thrown?" DG took one of the little sandwich's that resided on the table besides her mother.

"Usually the crown goes to the oldest child. If the oldest is unable to fulfill the position it goes to either the next child or next in line for it. But considering AZ is not well liked but is well knowledgeable with everything in our world. You are considerable well liked and not that knowledgeable. Your father and I have decided and AZ agrees you two are to rule together." Her mother held AZ's hand while she spoke.

DG swallowed the last part of her sandwich "Are you all sure I'm suitable do this so soon? I thought we could wait awhile before deciding something so big."

"You will do very well." AZ assured her.

"I need to think about this. What if I don't want to accept?" Asked DG.

"Then there is a good chance AZ will rule alone. Ruling a land that may not forgive her for what she's done. You are the key to show them that she can be trusted."

"Deeg there is a good chance that in a matter of years, if you still don't want to rule and everyone has forgiven me for the most part. I can take the full responsibility of ruling, leaving you not having to do it." AZ went over to her sister.

"This is a lot to handle. After finding who I really am, then having to save the O.Z, princess and history lessons, getting a whole new family, not to mention finding out that I have magical powers and now this. Soon you will be telling me I'm to have an arrange marriage."

"It's not unheard of here." Her mother said between bites of her sandwich.

DG quickly stood up. "You have to be kidding. I've got a lot to think about." DG stormed off.

DG was walking to her room when she paused at one of the many windows in the hall. Cain was out by the stables with his horse. He was feeing the horse carrots. She ran down and out to Cain. He smiled her way when he saw her approach. She ran right up to him giving him a tight hug. DG told him all about the conversation she had with her mother and older sister.

"Well are you going to accept it?" Cain asked

Shrugging "I don't know. It's kind of scary to think that one day I could be ruling all this. You know what, Disney lies, being a princess is not fun at all." She crossed her arms.

Cain had a small smile cross his face, when she got frustrated like that he thought she looked adorable.

"I been meaning to tell you….that I am leaving tomorrow. Got some more news that I am needed." He didn't look at DG when he said it.

"But you just got here." DG felt her stomach drop.

"I know." But before he could finish his sentence DG leaned forward and kissed him directly on the lips. She held it their for awhile before backing away.

A few seconds of silence passed before Cain spoke "I know I just got here but it might be good that I am living tomorrow."

"How so?" DG tilted her head.

"I'm a Tin Man and you're a princess now. The feeling you have towards me are stunting you. As a princess you will find someone who is better suited for that life."

DG screamed in frustration leaving Cain in her dust. She wanted words of comfort but got what she didn't want to hear. She thought Cain would at least understand having you world completely turned upside town. Cain watched her walk away. He had to admit she was pretty and the way she smelled drove him crazy. But what life could he offer her, a princess. She needed someone who would be able to offer her the world like she deserved. He simply wouldn't fit in no matter what. DG was sitting on her porch to her room when her father Ahamo walked in.

"Hey sweetie." He sat next to her.

"Hey." DG said very unenthusiastically.

"Listen sweetie, it' a good thing you don't see much of this Wyatt Cain." He said softly.

"What's with everyone today? Did you all wake up today and decided to just drop a bomb of stuff on me? What is your reason?"

"This little infatuation you have with Mr. Cain is no becoming of a princess. It's the best thing for you if he is around as little as possible." Ahamo place his hand on hers.

"I don't have an infatuation with him. He's just a friend like Raw or Glitch are."

"DG a blind person could see you like him. But my reason for coming is there is someone in the lobby requesting your presence." He told her.

Puzzled at who it could be she let Ahamo lead the way. When they reached the lobby DG laid eyes on who it was. She didn't recognize him. But he was well dressed like royalty. The man was as tall as Ahamo with chestnut hair and eyes to match. DG had to admit he wasn't that bad looking. He looked like he must work out or something for he was built like no tomorrow. When he spotted them he immediately rose and bowed.

"Sir, Princess." He said in a soft deep voice.

"This is my daughter DG. DG I'd like you to meet Prince Timothy." Ahamo introduced them.

Timothy took DG's hand and kissed it. DG was a little blown away, she never had anyone kiss her hand before. He asked her father's permission to walk alone with her through the garden. Now DG really felt like she was in a movie. Ahamo of course said yes. Timothy offered his arm and DG politely took it.