First and foremost, I would like to thank the reader for taking your time reading my very first fanfiction. I am a new writer and English is not my first language. So, I apologize for my very poor vocabulary and grammar mistakes that may have happened in this story. My story and writing style are pretty straight forward due to my vocabulary limitation and I hope it can be improved further. I welcome any suggestion and feedback from the readers, please do not hesitate to give me your review or feedback about my story or my writing. Thank you very much. Hope you enjoy the story!

TO SAVE MY SKIN AND THE LITTLE PENNY I HAVE, YOU KNOW, BEFORE SOMEONE DRAG ME TO SOME COURT (NOT A TENNIS COURT, OF COURSE), I MADE THIS DISCLAIMER:

I DO NOT OWN SOFIA THE FIRST! I WISH I CAN OWN HUGO THOUGH, AND MAKE HIM MINE. And then, we will get married and live happily ever after. (Okay, that's tooooo fairy tale).

1. HALL OF FAME

"Congratulations, Sofia!" Said Prince Desmond to Princess Sofia after she managed to qualify for the final round of a Flying Derby Championship.

"Thanks," Sofia replied joyfully.

"So, now you have the chance to win the Flying Derby Greatest Rider Trophy for five times in a row. You know, the winner record for the trophy was held by Prince Argon for more than 30 years. He won four times. Now you have equaled him. You are simply amazing, Sofia!" Prince Desmond looked at her with his big wide eyes in amazement.

"Oh Desmond, you praise me too much. I don't think much about breaking the record. I just want to give my best performance for the championship. I want to give at least a good fight. You know I am the only rider qualified for the final from our college". Sofia said softly. There was a worry in her voice.

"Don't worry Sofia. You are the best Derby rider. You are on a winning streak, and now you have reached this far. I am sure you will be doing it again with flying colors," Said Desmond, tried to ease Sofia's nervousness. He always knows how to find the right words when talking to others that made people felt comfortable to tell their problem and get advice from him. Sofia gave Desmond a small smile and then they walked together towards the Royal Prep College's Cafeteria for some refreshments.

Two days later, after her derby practice with Sir Gallium was over, Sofia found herself walking in the hall of fame, a remote area in some corner of Royal Prep College's building. She was quite unsure why she was there, but it seemed as if her feet brought her there mindlessly. She entered the room and immediately was greeted by Miss Flower Airis, the janitor.

"Ugh, hello Princess Sofia." Said Miss Flower Airis warmly. "Welcome to Royal Prep College's Hall of Fame." She looked at the princess with beamed eyes.

"Thank you." Sofia thanked the janitor.

Ohh, so this is Miss Flower Airis, she thought. She remembers some of her friends told her that Miss Flower Airis was a fairy, but some others believed that she was a sorcerer.

But Sofia couldn't care much about that. She felt comfortable with her and could sense the gentleness in her voice and thought she had a motherly expression on her face.

"Let me show you some of Royal Prep College's legend and famous faces." She walked to the left side of the hall.

"This was Princess Aurora, the Royal Prep College's most beautiful princess of all time. You know, I used to be her royal nanny when she was a baby." She continued her explanation, proudly.

Sofia turned her attention to Miss Flower Airis. Her eyes glanced at the face of the woman in front of her, and she could see her still firm and smooth skin as she is just at her 40. Hm, how old is she?

"Agh, this was King Henry from House of Tudor, and that was Queen Isabella, the most intelligent queen. Some said she had an IQ in the range of 450-500 and solved her first algebra question at the age of 4".

They moved to the other side of the hall and saw several other portraits of the Royal Prep College alumni that brought proudness to the institution.

"This was Queen Tessa, the mother of Princess Kari, your very own friend. She won a gold medal in Winter Olympic Games in Ballet. Since that, we have no other representative from Royal Prep College qualified for Olympic in any sport," She said softly.

"This handsome lad was Prince Argon, from the Great Kingdom of Edenlande," She pointed out to the portrait hung next to Queen Tessa's. He was the first ever scientist ever produced by Royal Prep College. You know the famous Infinity Theorem and Argon Rules, the formula that proved the relationship between mass, time and space were first discovered by him. He was a genius, an example of a handsome with a brain," She explained further.

"Wow.." Was all Sofia could say.

"And I think you know that he was also the greatest Flying Derby Rider of all time. He won 4 championships, and the record has yet to be broken. You may have a chance to break his 30 years of history, Sofia." Miss Flower Airis sounded determined.

" I am not so sure about that," Sofia said uncertainly.

" Oh, I am certain you can do it, Princess. You are blessed with a good heart, courageous and never give up, just like your father," Said the janitor to the princess in front of her with a smile.

"Maybe. I know dad was a great flying derby rider. He had always given a really good advice and encouragement to James and me throughout our involvement in derby sport." Sofia responded proudly to the janitor.

Flying Derby is considered as one of the important sports other than archery and fencing. It was performed extensively in war and the country with a better flying derby team have always won the battle. They can ride on the ground, fly high or low and no fortress that cannot be entered by the flying derby rider unless if the archers strike them down. That is why the flying derby rider needs to be very skillful and super fast.

Sofia ran her eyes on the trophy at Prince Argon's hand. It was made of white gold and studded with glittering ruby at its top. It simply looked majestic and exclusive like a masterpiece. She had won that trophy several times, but she was sure her other competitors would do their best to grab it away from her, at least for this time.

That evening, she rushed home as soon as the class ended. High above from her flying carriage, she could see Princess Amber was standing at the castle entrance waiting for her impatiently.

"Sofia, mom asked me to remind you to go and see Madame Collette to discuss your ball gown." She told her, as soon as her carriage touched the ground.

"Oh, I almost forgot about that," Sofia sighed. She suddenly remembered her 18's birthday party she was going to celebrate in about 3 weeks.

"I knew," Amber replied coldly, hands on her hips.

" You are extremely busy with the flying derby lately, and all other things seem unimportant to you. I am glad this is your final year in Royal Prep College. After this, you can assist mom and dad in our kingdom's affair or do something more worthwhile than the flying derby," She nagged her sister. Sofia ignored Amber's stern eyes and continued walking into the castle. Amber was trailing her from behind.

" Sofia, you must also go and see the royal hairdresser to finalize on your hairdo. And.. get mom or dad's permission to take the jewelry out of the royal vault. Find ones that match your dress! Oh, I can recommend a beautiful tiara that would look gorgeous on you!" Amber's voice tone changed to become excited.

" Sofia, worry not about all of that. I am here to give advice for you. You will become the most beautiful and hottest birthday girl on earth that night, I promise," Amber exclaimed in delight.

"Thank you, Amber. I don't know what should I do without you. Mom and dad are always busy; I am lucky you are around." Replied Sofia.

"You are welcome. That's what sister for. " Said Amber warmly.

Sofia breathed out loudly. So many things to do in a very short time. That moment, she just felt wanted to throw her body down onto the bed and sleep soundly.

" I can't wait for your birthday party, Sofia. Mom and dad must have planned something big for you." Said Amber with a wicked smile.

" Plan what?..." Sofia arched an eyebrow at her sister.

"You know, something like finding a suitor.." Replied Amber casually. Sofia stared at her sister, with unblinking eyes.