Chapter One:

Happy Birthday Princess Victoria!

Come Josephine, in my flying machine…

Going, up she goes! Up she goes!

Balance yourself like a bird on a beam...

In the air she goes, there she goes!

Up, up a little bit higher...

Oh, my!

Jump in Miss Josephine, ship ahoy!

Oh joy! What a feeling!

Up a bit higher, the moon is on fire!

In the air she goes, there she goes!

Come Josephine in my flying machine...

Going up, she goes! Up she goes!

Tiana smiled as she quietly sang along to the melodic tune that was coming from a silver music box with amethyst gems placed on the trim that she just purchased recently for her young daughter. She had searched all over the kingdom for the perfect gift to surprise her with, and the task was quite hard...especially for a girl who had everything she desired. But today was special, it was Victoria's tenth birthday.

"Is the princess's gift ready to be boxed and wrapped your majesty?"

Tiana paused her musing to answer a servant, closing the box "Oh, yes. Thank you Luisa."

The servant walked over to the table with a gift box lined with velvet and gently placed the music chest inside it. "What a beautiful present. She will love it!"

"You think so?" she asked, curious of her opinion "The tune is a lullaby that I used to sing to her when she was just a baby. I even catch her mumbling the words to herself sometimes…" she smiled at the thought

"It's a special gift indeed your majesty!" she finished wrapping the gift and tied a ribbon on top "There, it's finished. Would you like me to carry it to the garden with the rest of her gifts?"

"Yes, thank you Luisa. That will be all for now." she said walking out of the sitting room down the corridor to Victoria's suite.

Tiana gently turned the knobs to enter as she saw the girl twirling around in the middle of her violaceous room. The young mother held her giggles in as she watched the princess dance with various stuffed animals before making her presence known.

"Hey baby." she spoke "Having a bit of fun before your party?"

"Mama!" the blonde chirped, smiling "What brings you here?"

"Just checking up on you, making sure that you are dressed for your guests in…" she looked up at the wall clock "Fifteen minutes!"

Victoria pretended to forget about the party "It is my birthday today isn't it?"

"It is indeed!" she hugged her daughter "How old are you again...I've lost track…"

"I'm ten years old Mama!" she laughed "How could you forget? I'm the first born!"

"Now you know that I love you too much for that." she kissed her rosy cheeks "Happy birthday baby."

"Thank you Mama! Do you like my dress?"

Tiana eyed the blue dress her daughter wore "Did Sonia help you put that on?"

She shook her head "No, I did!" she said proudly

Mystery solved. Tiana thought as she went into the walk-in closet and picked out a rose colored Argentella lace dress. "Don't you think that this one is a bit more fitting for a garden party?"

Victoria made a disapproving face as her mother showed her the fancy dress. "Pink Mama?"

"What's wrong with pink?"

"I like this one." she twirled in the blue dress she was wearing. "It suits me."

"As much as I agree that it complements your eyes sweetie, you just can't wear that one."

The young princess sighed as she went into the closet and picked out a white organza dress. "This is the one!"

"Are you sure that you want to wear white? It means that you have to eat carefully and you can't run around the meadows with your friends…"

"I can handle it." she said confidently "I'm ten for goodness sake!"

"Alright then…" Tiana laughed as she helped her into the dress, tying the huge bow in the back.

She then placed a big ribbon on the hair that was half up, careful not to mess up the ringlet curls hairstyle. Tiana watched as Victoria picked out a pair of matching white shoes and stockings before turning back to her mother for her approval.

"Beautiful."

"Let's go Mama! I don't want to keep my guests waiting!" the young girl piped as she took her mother's hand and led them down the long corridors out of the grand palace to the fragrant gardens.

As soon as their feet touched the lawns, the Baron announced loudly "Tiana and Victoria, Queen and Princess of Portugal."

Victoria gasped at her family and many classmates who were handpicked to attend. She instantly ran over to her best friends, twins Agnes and Agatha.

"Happy birthday!" they both exclaimed

"Ooh I love your dress!" complemented Agatha "It's so fluffy"

"And your hair!" said Agnes "Do you use princess hair products?"

Victoria grabbed both their hands "Let's go greet my guests!"

The manicured gardens were filled with hundreds of clothed tables decorated with violet and primrose centerpieces, Victoria's birth flowers. Every servant was on duty in and outside of the palace assisting the many guests with their seating and serving delectable dishes that Tiana helped oversee in the kitchen. There were games galore, an exotic petting zoo, and even an ensemble of musicians playing traditional music. Hundreds of balloons were tied with ribbons at every corner along with streamers and other decor. It was definitely a birthday party fit for a little princess.

"You've outdone yourself this time Tiana." said Alphonso laughing "I don't think that you could ever top this party.."

Tiana looked up at her father-in-law, the former king "Well...you're only ten once…"

"It's splendid, indeed." he said looking over at Victoria "Anything for my granddaughter…"

Tiana stood as she watched everyone enjoy themselves, instantly wishing that Naveen were there to keep her company. She missed him so much, now that he was crowned the new king almost four months ago, he was constantly traveling to meet with other monarchies, diplomats and governors from all over the world. It had gotten very lonely for her sometimes...but at least she had her children to look after.

"Missing my son?"

Tiana knew that voice. It was none other than the former queen, Salome.

"I am actually." she replied. Tiana hoped that the middle aged woman would keep her comments to a minimum.

"Well he is king now, so expect for him to be away more often...he has duties to fulfill. Your lavish vacations that you and my son used to take will be most likely be put on hold."

"I'm aware."

"Just so you know." she added "Taking on this new title isn't like your latter one as princess. It requires dedication and prop—"

"It's time to cut the cake!" the baker announced

"Mama! Come watch me blow out the candles!"

"I'm sorry Salome, but my daughter needs me." she went over to the dessert table.

The older woman held her nose in the air as Tiana walked away.

"Mama! Mama!" shouted Julian as he ran up to her out of breath "I would like the first piece of cake please!"

"No!" yelled Gabriel, the youngest prince, holding his mother's arm "I want it!"

"Mama, can I please have some juice and cake?" Sebastian calmly asked walking up to his mother and brothers.

"You all can forget it! I'm the oldest of all of you!" James blocked them all away from the table "I get the first piece!"

"We are the same age stupid!" reminded Julian to his twin brother.

"Yeah, but I'm still older than you!"

"By only seven minutes!"

Tiana placed her hand on her hip, with a look on her face that they all knew meant trouble. "Hey now! You boys must have forgotten whose birthday is today?"

"You tell them Mama!" smiled Victoria as she stuck her tongue out in defeat at her brothers.

The young boys returned the gesture at their sister just as she blew out the candles. Everyone clapped as they watched her blow them all out in one try. The baker began cutting the cake.

"Alright, now you boys will wait in line just like everyone else for cake…"

"Aw Mama.." whined the princes

"Thankfully, I have my dessert right in front of me.."

Tiana quickly turned around to see her husband standing before her, instantly hugging him.

"Naveen!"

He wrapped his strong arms around her waist which hadn't changed much throughout the years, as she smiled looking at him intently. She had missed him so, it was as if they hadn't seen each other in years.

"When did you get in?"

Naveen kissed her hand "About five minutes ago...fresh off the ship."

"I know that you're tired…" she held his hand "How was business?"

"Ireland was fine…" he caressed her face "You look beautiful as always, is this a new dress?" he eyed her up and down

"Yes, I just had it tailored." she modeled a bit for him "It took you two months to return back to us."

"I couldn't stay away too long…"

"Papa!" four princes ran up to their father eagerly, each of them hoping to reach him first.

One by one the boys latched onto him, causing Naveen to laugh. Guests smiled as they watched the royal family reunite, the kingdom had missed their king as well.

"Papa I've missed you so much!" shouted Sebastian hugging his leg

"No I have!" interjected Gabriel

"We've missed you more!" James and Julian both announced trying to squeeze in between their younger brothers

"I've missed all of you.." Naveen hugged his boys who all took after him in their own ways

"Alright, let ya daddy breathe a little." Tiana joked "The line is getting longer for cake!" she reminded them

"Bye papa!" The boys rushed off, wanting to satisfy their sweet tooths. Tiana saw that Naveen was holding a gift box, knowing exactly who it was for.

"She's right over there…"

But the little princess had already spotted her father and ran over to him happily "Papa!"

"How is my favorite daughter doing?" he asked picking her up effortlessly "I've missed you so.."

She hugged him for a moment before answering "I've missed you everyday! I thought that you weren't going to show up.."

"I could never miss my only daughter's birthday." Naveen kissed her rosy cheek before surprising her with his gift "Happy birthday."

She eagerly unwrapped the box to reveal a porcelain doll that was crafted to match the young princess's appearance.

"How lovely!" Victoria squeaked "She's perfect!"

"She came all the way from Ireland just to see you." he added "Take good care of her."

"Oh I will! Thank you papa!" she said hugging her mother and father before showing off her doll to the rest of her little friends.

The proud parents watched as their daughter was having the time of her life, as Naveen pulled his wife closer. "Now...how have you been?" he placed his hand on her derriere

Tiana moved his hand up to her lower back "Naveen...not here...it's Victoria's day." she smiled knowing that her husband was always very public with his affections, he didn't care what others thought, something she loved about him.

"I've missed touching you.." he held her closer to him

Tiana noticed Salome watching her and Naveen nearby frowning at their affections. She couldn't stand the woman's attitude and decided to act on it by allowing her husband to pick her up, spinning her around.

"I'll show you how much I've missed you later on..." she whispered

Naveen smirked at his wife loving the way she flirted, he never grew tired of the way she looked at him with those sultry chestnut brown eyes.

"Why wait later, when I can have you right now…" he kissed her ear

She closed her eyes at his touch, deciding to give in "Where is the nearest room…"

"Mama! Papa!" yelled Victoria from afar "Come look at the horse Grandpapa got for me!"

The couple turned to see the white Lipizzaner horse being brought out by servants, with a grateful Victoria hugging her grandfather.

"Later." Naveen whispered

"Only Alphonso would do such a thing." she smiled, gathering her composure back "I wonder how Salome dealt with it.."

The couple smiled as they looked over to the birthday girl,

"We're coming baby." Tiana said both walking her way.

"It was most definitely worth the wait." Naveen spoke huskily wrapping his arms around his wife's nude frame.

After they made sure the children were bathed and tucked in their rooms for the night, the newly crowned king and queen found themselves in bed together after months of being apart.

Tiana ran her fingers up and down her husband's chest in their bed "It's been a long time.."

"I shouldn't have left you." he kissed her on the temple "I promise to be home more.."

"I've been lonely sleeping in this huge bed alone…"

"I know that this suite is much bigger than the one at our former estate, yes?" he rubbed her arm "It has been hard trying to adjust so quickly to everything."

Tiana knew that he was referring to themselves and the children moving from their mansion in the countryside to the grand palace in the city once Naveen was crowned king not too long ago. It seemed that the children had become quickly accustomed to this somewhat new life, but Tiana still felt indifferent.

"Not that I'm complaining, this palace is magnificent...it's just that now that I'm queen.."

"...You are concerned about what's to come with the title and I completely understand that." Naveen finished for her

She sighed "As long as you're by my side, I'll be alright."

"As soon as the first six months of touring is over—

"No need to explain, Naveen... this is your, our life now...you have to uphold your royal duties."

"I love your support but," He gently brushed a loose curl away from her forehead "Actually, I'll be here, at the palace more often."

"Really?" she was happy to hear "What no more meetings for a while?"

"I still have meetings to attend, just not any out of the country for now…"

"That's good news. But, you must've forgotten about our family trip to Madrid?"

"I haven't." He pulled her on top of him, both still under the sheets "I've been thinking about planning another trip, just you and me…"

Tiana raised an eyebrow "And where might that be your majesty?" she teased

"Paris." he slapped her behind "And what have I told you about calling me by my royal title? You are my wife.."

"Ouch! Naveen.." she laughed "What will we do in Paris?"

"Things that we never have time to do here. Shop, visit a few museums, stay locked in our suite all day and all night…" he grinned

"Sounds romantic." she playfully shoved him "Is that all you want from me?"

"No...I want this as well." he grabbed her derriere, rubbing it "So round…"

"You're such a man." she kissed his lips "Today was crazy…"

"What happened?" he grew concerned "Did my mother bother you? You tried to do everything on your own again didn't you?"

"No...actually Salome has been pretty mild towards me considering how she used to treat me…"

Naveen sighed "I just don't understand why she does certain things."

"You'd think after us being married for almost nine years and me birthing you four male heirs that she'd be a little more...lenient."

"I feel the same way. But let's talk about my mother some other time...not after having sex with my wife."

Tiana rested her head on his chest, hearing his heart beating "Just as long as the children are happy…"

"Victoria most definitely had the best party in all of the kingdom. I didn't think that you would've allowed so much money to be spent on it...you've never been the type to spend just to spend!" he joked "I'm usually the one encouraging you to buy!"

"Well it was my baby girl's birthday and she deserved it…"

"You're right, money is never an object when it comes to my little princess."

"I'm glad you're home." she said with love in her eyes

"And I'm glad to be home...with you." he whispered

AUTHOR'S NOTE:

Hi everyone! I hope you enjoyed the first chapter of this story! For those who don't know, this story is the sequel to my first PATF fanfic titled Flight. This story revolves around Victoria, and her life growing up as royalty. As you can see, Tiana and Naveen are doing quite well for themselves and they have five children now!

Tell me what you think! I love your feedback and I appreciate your support. If you haven't already, check out my first fic titled Flight to get a better understanding of this one!

In my stories, Naveen's country of Maldonia is of Portuguese origin, so don't be surprised to see Portuguese throughout the chapters or see me refer to Maldonia as Portugal. In my mind Maldonia is like a city or province of Portugal (i.e. Maldonia, Portugal).

Salome is pronounced (sah-LO-may) btw.

Enjoy! Don't forget to review!

—azulneptune

MISCELLANEOUS:

De Santiago-Montes Royal Family Ages:

King Naveen Felipe Paulino Bartolomeu - 30 years old

Queen Tiana Rosamund - 29 years old

Princess Victoria Antoinette - 10 years old

Prince James Alexander - 7 years old

Prince Julian Alphonso - 7 years old

Prince Sebastian Cristiano - 5 years old

Prince Gabriel Maximilian - 3 years old