Disclaimer: I do not own The Princess Diaries movie or book, or anything pertaining to it or any of the characters.
A/N: Please leave a review, I LOVE feedback. I am basing my fic off of the movie.
Mia took a deep breath and followed Joe into her castle in Genovia for the first time, ever.
She still could not believe any of what had happened. "I can't believe I have my own castle! What sixteen year old has their own castle?" Mia thought just before she stepped into the foray of the huge, old castle.
Gasping, she looked upward to find 40-foot ceilings with carvings everywhere.
"Are all the ceilings this high?" Mia asked Joe.
"No. Just the entry's ceiling, although, the others are quite high as well. Some of the ceilings are even overlaid in gold. You'll see an example of this in the sitting room downstairs" Joe answered.
Mia turned around and saw her Grandmere enter, followed by her mother.
Susan stopped and stared. Then she glanced over at Mia and shook her head. "Wow!" she mouthed.
Mia just smiled at her mother and followed Joe upstairs to what would be her own private suite, as Joe put it.
Grandmere assured Mia that she would see her downstairs later for a spot of tea, and that she would show Susan to her set of rooms.
Nodding, Mia continued up the staircase after Joe.
"Here we are, Princess Mia" Joe announced as he flung a set of double doors open.
For the second time in less than two minutes Mia gasped again. "Joe, this is incredible!"
"Only the best for our Princess" Joe answered.
"Wow" was all Mia could say as she took in the room's gigantic size and amazing luxuriousness.
The ceilings were impressively high, the walls were painted Mia's favorite shade of blue, there was a writing desk, a vanity, a humongous feather bed with a canopy and there were more doors leading into rooms Mia had yet to see.
"Where does that door lead to, Joe?" Mia asked as she walked toward one of them.
"Your bathroom" Joe answered.
A woman, who Mia had not noticed standing there, hurried and opened it before Mia could do it herself.
Smiling at Mia, the woman, or rather the woman-child stepped back and smiled broadly at Mia.
Forgetting the bathroom, Mia turned to Joe and waited for him to introduce her.
"This is Allison. She will be your personal assistant" Joe told her.
"Meaning?" Mia asked.
"She will help you fasten your gowns, help you get ready for parties, be a companion, and just generally assist you. You will also have a secretary. And there will be maids who take care of your rooms." Joe answered her calmly.
"Rooms?" Mia asked again.
"Your bathroom, bedroom, and your sitting room" Joe said as he gestured at another door across the room. Your sitting room also has a door that leads into the hallway."
Mia smiled at him. "Thank you, Joe."
"You're welcome, Princess Mia. Someone will bring your trunks up later. Allison will unpack them for you" Joe said and then he vanished, leaving Mia alone with Allison.
Turning to Allison, Mia smiled. "Hello. I'm Mia."
"Hello, Princess Mia. It's so nice to meet you" Allison answered primly.
"Please, just call me Mia. I want us to be friends" Mia told her.
Allison broke into a huge smile. "I will, Mia. I so want us to be friends, too. There aren't very many girls our age around here."
"How old are you?" Mia asked.
"I'm seventeen" Allison answered with another big smile.
"I'll be seventeen in a few weeks," Mia said excitedly.
"I know. You'll have a grand party I'm sure." Allison answered.
"At the mention of a grand party, Mia's thoughts immediately flashed back to the Grand Ball where Michael had kissed her for the first time."
Allison immediately noticed how quiet she got and her wistful expression.
"Missing someone already, Mia?"
"Yes, my boyfriend Michael, and my best friend Lily" Mia answered with a sigh.
"I'm sorry you miss them. But would you like me to show you around the castle and the grounds?" Allison inquired.
Mia smiled at her warmly. "That would be great, Allison!"
Allison smiled and headed for the door. "Come on, then!"
Giggling, Mia grabbed a ponytail holder and followed Allison out of the room.
A/N: So, what did you guys think? This is my first Princess Diaries fic. Please leave a review. Please keep all reviews G rated with no bleeped out with stars, implied, or actual cuss words! Thanks!