Disclaimer: I do not own Princess Diaries and I do not plan on owning any of the rights any time soon!
A/N: I know that it would not be right to be starting a new story when I already have five other stories in progress, but I just couldn't help myself. I've been thinking about writing Princess Diaries stories. I hope no one will be mad with me. Well, if you don't read Harry Potter fanfics, or if you just don't read my Harry Potter fanfics, then I suppose it does not really matter, does it? But in case you do, then I hope you don't mind that I am starting a whole new coupling, though it does not mean I could ever forget the best coupling of them all, MM/AD! LOL! But, I figure, I could try for a new set of fans, though I shall always love those who made my name well known in the AD/MM love world. Well, here we go before my A/N gets to be much longer than my story.
Chapter One: Prologue…
"But are you sure you'll be alright, Mia?" Clarisse asked as she hugged her grand-daughter once again. They were standing outside in front of the limo which was to whisk ex-Queen Clarisse and her new husband of about forty-eight hours, Joe, to the airport where the private jet would take them to the Bahamas for their week long honeymoon.
"Yes, grandmother, I am absolutely sure that I shall be alright," sighed Mia, releasing her grandmother. "I am now the queen, and I will have to stand on my own two feet sometime, right? Not to mention it is your honeymoon. You and Joe deserve to get away from things, even if it is only for a week." Clarisse smiled as she placed her hand on Mia's cheek.
"Very well, dear," she said. "But you must be sure to call me if you should need anything at all. Got it?"
"Yes, Grandma," sighed Mia, rolling her eyes. "But I doubt it. If I need anything, I'll do my absolute best to try and figure it out on my own. I do not want to bother you and Joe."
"What a smart kid she is, Clarisse," smiled Joe as he came to Clarisse's side and wrapped his left arm around her shoulders. He kissed her temple. "Are you ready, my dear?"
"Yes, I am," she said as he took her hand in his and began to lead her to the back of the limo. "Goodbye, Mia," she called.
"Bye, Mia," called Joe as he waved at her with his free hand.
"Goodbye, and have fun," replied Mia, waving. Joe opened the door for Clarisse, helped her in, and, after one last wave, entered behind his new bride. Mia smiled warmly after them and waited until the limo was out of sight before slowly turning and making her way back into the palace. Her grandmother had followed her heart at last, and was the happiest anyone had seen her in a while. And Joe couldn't have been happier if he had won the lottery. This honeymoon would do them both a world of good.
Ooooooooooo
Clarisse and Joe settled into the limo as they set out for the airport. Joe turned to Clarisse and pulled her into him for a passionate kiss. He was absolutely thrilled she had not pulled back but had, instead, invited him to deepen the kiss. He had been so used to her resistance for the past several years that it was a pleasant change for her to not pull away. At least, she did not pull away until the need for oxygen became absolutely necessary.
"I don't think I could ever get tired of the way you kiss me," he smiled. She laughed.
"Sure, you may say that now," she laughed. "But show knows how you may feel tomorrow?" Now it was his turn to laugh.
"I fear, my dear Clarisse, that you cannot get me to change my mind that easily." Clarisse arched her eyebrows. "Unless, that is what you plan on doing in Bermuda."
"Dash it all, you discovered my true intentions," she smiled, placing the back of her hand on her forehead and sighing dramatically. They chuckled before she sighed and cast her eyes downward. Joe placed his hand underneath her chin and lifted her gaze to meet his.
"What is it, Clarisse?" he asked.
"I'm just worried about Mia," she answered honestly. "I know she's ready to be queen, and yet, I have this nagging feeling that something is going to happen. It a gut feeling of sorts." Joe brought her hand to his lips and kissed it.
"You must stop worrying, my dear," he said. "She is a very capable young woman and I am sure she shall have no problem whatsoever in conducting herself as such." Clarisse rested her head against his chest.
"Yes, I suppose you're right," she said.
"Of course I am," he said. He looked around the limo. "Hmmm, so this is what it's like in the back of a limo." Clarisse looked back up at him. "What a change from the front driver's seat!" Clarisse laughed… such a melodious sound, in his book.
Ooooooooooo
The plane lifted off of the ground right on time and, according to the pilot, they would have no problems along the way. So, Joe and Clarisse settled back into their seats, arms around each other, ready for anything. How could they know that in just a few short hours, their lives would become increasingly complicated, their love tested, and their faith in each other tried.
A/N2: Okay, let me know what you think. I promise I shall try to make the next few chapters better. Like I said, I am trying to do my very best. It's kind of shaky going from writing the Harry Potter universe, and even the Labyrinth universe, where there is magic and different characters, to writing Princess Diaries, where there is absolutely NO magic and characters whom, even though I love them to death, are not what I'm used to. LOL! But I will try harder in the next few chapters. Lotsa love. I am now, always have been, and shall forever more be---Always Hopeful.