A/N: This story from now on will be co-written by Blossom2014. Cool person and she has great ideals!
Sofia the First Fan: I think I can make that happen for a while. I'll revise next chapter and include that in.
Guest- Thank you! Your comment made me smile!
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Niagara14301- Oh thank goodness, I was worried for a secong their. One thing I still love about Disney are their princesses. And Thank You!
Luiz4200- I know the whole story was inspired by that episode. I love when enemies turn into protagonist.
Brown Eyes Angel- I'm happy and I can only guess who XD. I think that Hugo and Sofia compliment each other well. When you look at what life's like at home for Hugo, You'll realize he needs a person like Sofia in his life.
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Chapter 2- The Calmness of a Prince: Unexpeted changes and Dangerous Races.
Thursday
Due to rain, the school classroom was dimly lit. The students were now in their arts & crafts class. Today's assignment was to paint what you saw in the future.
Vivian as always, was in the back, painting away. Since she was always in the back, she was very observant. Vivian saw Sofia look around the class again, immediately she knew she felt the starring again. The formerly shy princess looked around, to see if she could spot anyone. She didn't. Jun and all the other girls in the class were talking about her ball. Excluding Sofia, who was intent on finishing her painting, and Maya, who was still having the argument about cannons and arrows with the boys. Well excluding James, who was glaring in a certain direction. Vivian followed his stare to find Hugo behind his easel discreetly returning the glare. The Princess was confused at this. James grunted and included himself in Maya's and the guy's conversation, while Hugo went back to his earlier activity. Vivian held back her giggles. No wonder James was glaring at him. Vivian was surprised to see that Sofia walked up to Hugo and showed him her picture. He gave a small smile and waved it off. Sofia pouted and set her painting in front of his. Vivian heard Hugo say "Fine", and he set the painting by his backpack. "Happy?" He asked. Sofia firmly nodded her head and walked back to her seat, as Hugo went back to his painting. Vivian caught a glimpse of his painting, which was, surprisingly a field of dandelions. The Princess wondered what was Sofia's painting. It was then the argument about weapons escalated into a shouting match between Princess Maya and Prince Zandar. Miss Fauna immediately proceeded to calm the two royals. Vivian wondered what was the big deal.
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The students of Royal Prep were now in the cafeteria for lunch. Sofia was happily munching on her food when James confronted her, much to the confusion of the others.
"I told you James." Sofia stated waving her fork at him. "I just wanted to cheer him up."
"With a picnic in the field behind the stables?" He asked.
This statement caught the attention of everyone at the table. Smirks graced the faces of the boys at the table.
"The dandelion field?" Clio asked.
"No wonder James trousers are in such a bunch." Zadar stated. "His little sis went on her first date."
At that statement Sofia choked on the air that was around her and the girls giggled. Well, except for Amber, who was demanding to know who the guy was, and why she didn't tell her.
"It wasn't a date." Sofia stated regaining her composure. "It was just to cheer him up. He's been stressed because of the upcoming race."
"It was a romantic picnic." James stated.
"It was a meal shared by teammates, partners, and friends." Sofia stated.
Amber froze. "Wait, did you say race?" She asked.
"Did you say teammates?" Clio asked a smile gracing her lips.
"Nonononononononononononononono." Sofia stated. "It wasn't a date." She stated. It was then she noticed Vivian was gone, but the thought quickly left her head when the girls started teasing her and her siblings started to interrogate her.
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At the moment Vivian was sitting at Hugo's table.
"Please?" She asked. "You'll like sitting with us. It will clear your head. I know Sofia's been worried about you for a while."
"She doesn't have to." Hugo stated not turning away from his BOOK.
"You'll like it." Vivian stated.
"No, Thank you." Hugo replied.
"Just try it, you might like eating with others." Vivian stated. "Don't make me use my secret weapon."
Hugo glanced at her and let out a bitter laugh.
"Fine." Vivian tatted. "SOFIA!" She shouted.
Sofia, who was in the middle of trying to stop the teasing, jumped and turned around to see Vivian and Hugo. The Princess walked over to the duo.
Vivian put her hands on her hips. "Please tell Hugo eating with others is wonderful." She stated.
Sofia fought hard to hide her blush and failed. "Um..Vivian-"
"Sofia wants you to join us Hugo." Vivian stated causing the prince to give Sofia a look.
Sofia finally managed to fight back her blush. "Vivian's right. And you might like it."
Hugo sighed. "You two are not leaving until I get up and follow you, are you?" He asked.
"Nope." Sofia answered smiling.
"Nun-uh." Vivian replied also smiling.
Hugo groaned, closed his book, and stood up. "Lead the way." He stated.
Vivian gave a soft squeal while Sofia expressed words of victory.
The two princesses and the Prince walked over to the gang's table. James looked insulted, Amber looked judgmental, The girls had a look of mischief in their eyes, and the guys were laughing their butts off.
"I'll like it huh?" Hugo asked sarcastically sitting in between Sofia and Vivian.
"My life is complete." Vivian stated. "For now."
Hugo and Sofia laughed while some of the girls giggled.
"So Hugo, you're racing Saturday?" Vivian asked.
Hugo nodded his head. "Yes, for the honor of Royal Prep!" He,James,and Sofia shouted, to be joined by random guys in the cafeteria, shouting the same thing. Vivian looked confused.
"You see..." Stated Sofia, choosing to explain. "Since the race is a big event on every school's agenda, the head masters chose to make things interesting. If you come in second place, the team that beat you gets to keep your official school crest until the next game. Royal Prep lost against The Knight Academy the last time, so when we win this race, we'll avenge our honor and get our crest back."
"You mean if we win?" Hugo asked.
"No, I mean WHEN we win." She stated making James laugh.
"Its a good thing you were chosen to be the one who would fly with the racers Soph." James stated.
"But are you sure you're ready for it?" Hugo asked. "You have to do the whole thing. Are you sure you're up for it?"
"Yup." Sofia stated cheerfully.
"Sofia, its a good thing you're in such good spirits , but its a long track." James pointed out.
"And like you said yesterday, it takes the average adult twenty minutes or more to finish that track. And that's if the adult is a pro and doesn't get caught in any of the obstacles, is very fast, and lucky as the lady herself. This race normally take a few hours to finish." Hugo stated.
"Yet you can do it in five and James can do it in ten." Sofia replied. "Don't worry, I'll be fine. I can keep up."
"That's when I practice in our school, I only did the equivalent to 4 miles and without the obstacles." Hugo pointed out.
"And it's not you keeping up that I'm worried about." James stated.
"What's so intimidating about this track?" Vivian asked.
"Well, to start it's not like a track that you run on, its more of a road." James stated.
"And from start to finish its bout fifty miles." Hugo stated. "But their are obstacles."
"Dangerous ones." James continues, "Like first you have to maneuver your horse through a forest of vines. Living vines. Then you have to fly your horse up high over a volcano then nose dive to grab as many flags as you can for extra points. Next you and your horse have to fly through a pitch dark cave, if you take the wrong turn, you'll end up back at the starting line or some place more dangerous. After that, it's the basic flying through hoops. But these hoops move and are on fire. Then the most difficult, I think, is stopping at the bottomless lake by the road."
"What's so dangerous about that?" Amber asked now worried.
"Well.." Sofia stated choosing to explain again. "The riders themselves need to dive right in"
"I still don't see the scary part." Zadar stated unimpressed.
"When you go under you will be put through a test." Sofia continued. "The test varies with each person. Some you have to retrieve something you lost in the lake, but you cannot resurface until you have it. Which causes most people to drown while trying to do it. And they can only be saved if another rider finishes their test and decides to save them. Which is rarely done. Or the test could be to choose between a great wrong or a good. This and the cave are the main reasons we had to sign a waiver."
"As in you guys might die?!" Amber exclaimed, now in full overprotective big sister mode.
"Then after that is the mirror of truth. It shows your real self. If there is no good at all in you, it won't let you pass and you automatically are out of the race." Hugo continued.
"Makes you wonder how that stuck up school won in the first place." James joked.
"This is where the test in the lake comes in." Sofia stated.
"It's known to turn the purest of hearts sour. Or the blackest of hearts good. You might come out a totally different person. And the mirror might not let you past. The lastly, it's the race to the moving maze, then after that the race to the finish line."
"That doesn't sound too hard." Jun stated.
"Except the fact there will be a centaur on the prowl." James stated.
Jun eyes widened.
"Also, you and your horse have to get through this without losing your confidence or getting tired." Sofia stated.
"Plus there are no breaks." Hugo stated.
"ABSOLUTELY NOT!" Amber stated.
"Too late, we're already signed up." James replied, rolling his eyes.
"Fine, but we'll see what mother to say about this later." Amber stated folding her arms in anger.
"We'll be fine Amber." Sofia stated walking over to hug her sister. Amber gave her a worried side look.
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Enchancia Castle
"WHAT?!" Queen Miranda exclaimed.
The royal family of this lovely kingdom were in the middle of their dinner, when the eldest princess revealed the details of the race to her mother.
"Calm down, Darling." King Rowland stated rubbing her arm. "It's a choice Sofia and James have chosen to do. So what if it's a...little dangerous."
"A little?!" Miranda exclaimed. "You call diving into a lake that you might not come out of a little dangerous?!"
"Mom." Sofia stated. "We'll be fine and careful. We're the best riders in the school. And the Whole reason I'm in the race is to make sure they have enough confidence, so don't worry."
Miranda took a deep breath. "Okay, Sofia, James, I trust that you will come out victorious." She stated.
James smiled while Amber looked more worried. "Thanks, Mom. We'll be fine." He stated.
Just the Bailey-wick came in. "My Queen, Madeline is asking for you." He stated.
Madeline was Sofia's, Amber's, and James little sister. If all went according to plan, she would enter Royal prep next week.
"Okay. Come along girls." Miranda stated. The Queen and the two princesses walked along the hallways until thein reached a set of pink double doors and opened it. There on her bed, the five-year-old was refusing her nurse's request to get some rest. The little girl noticed the presence of her Mother and sisters and squealed running to their sides. Miranda picked the little girl up and kissed her on the cheeks while Sofia and Amber tickled her.
"I'm sorry , m'ladies." Her nurse maid apologized. "The stubborn little princess just won't fall asleep."
Miranda chuckled. "Where is Violet?" She asked.
"Violets had the day off today, my lady." The nurse maid replied.
"Oh, it was just that Baileywick was supposed to bring Madeline down for dinner." Miranda stated. " Isn't her nap time 3:15 to 4:40?"
The nurse-maid hunged her head in shame. "I'm afraid she missed it m'lady." She stated. "We made the mistake of playing hide and seek with her. I'm really sorry."
Miranda laughed. "It's okay." She stated. "Your dismissed."
The nurse maid quietly left the room.
"Madeline, guess what?" Sofia stated picking the girl up. "I'm in a race on Saturday, ad you get to come watch! At the finish line, everyone will be in the stands watching from a giant crystal ball, in courtesy of Goodwin the Great."
The little girl squealed in delight. "I wanna be like Sofia!" She shouted.
"Hey!" Amber exclaimed in protest tickling her youngest sister. "What about me, Huh?"
The little girl laughed in delight.
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Hugo's Castle
Friday Night
At the moment this royal family were in the middle of dinner when Axel brought up the annual race.
"Yes indeed." Hugo's father stated. "Hugo you must wine this. I won that race, and so did your grandfather, and so did his father!"
"You do realize it has become a team sport since your time?" Hugo asked. "All of us, meaning me Sofia, Frederick, and James, have to past the finish line."
"A true leader knows how to whip his team into shape." His father stated. "So they won't hold you back."
"His team is already so inadequate, that they need a cheerleader to cheer them up." Axel stated laughing.
"It's a fitting role for the girl anyway. "The King stated. "Teach her that is her place and where she belongs. A woman doesn't belong in the derby."
"I agree." Hugo's mother stated. "That girl is too outspoken. A Princess should be focused on learning etiquette, The history of her kingdom, planning banquets, learning proper posture, and not playing in mud and flying in the derby. I heard she has many village friends, how improper. I guess its true that filth lays with filth."
Hugo slammed his goblet so hard on the table that it shook and left a dent shocking his family silent. "I sit here and listen to your...advice, as you call it. And your gossip. I know you all never listen to a word I say." Hugo stated glaring at his mother. "But I will only state this once. Do. Not. Ever. Insult Princess Sofia in my presence again. Matter of fact, in this castle again. She is a great rider with a kind heart and a sharp mind and doesn't deserve such words said behind her back. I knew you all were vain but I thought you at least had a little decorum left in you. But here you sit, insulting a girl behind her back who has done nothing to you. If you all are so proud and bold I dare you to say it where she can hear you, and watch the wrath I show you afterwards, am I understood?" He asked standing up from his seat and exiting the dining room.
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Saturday
Stables
Hugo was feeding Electra in the stables when Frederick, James and Sofia walked in. Sofia handed him a small sack wrapped in satin. It was agreed that since there were no breaks, Sofia would pack everyone the necessary items need to keep up their and their horses energy. "Thanks." Hugo stated as the rest of his team walked to tend to their own horses. The race was due to start any minute now. It was then Sir Gallium came in and directed the team to go to the restroom while he watched the horses. While the kids were in the bathroom, Madeline walked into the stables and spotted Frederick's horse.
"Oh pretty horsie!" She shouted in delight. "Come on Pinky. Let's go for a ride." The five year old girl stood on a foot stool so she could mount the horse. After she was on it, they took off.
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The horn signaling the start of the race sounded. Sofia James, and Hugo mounted their horses and headed to the starting line. However, they failed to notice they were not followed by Frederick. Sir Gillium came to the boy's aid. "What's wrong son?" He asked.
Frederick looked confused. "Where's my horse?" He asked.
Sir Gillium immediately started to panic. "He was just right here eating oats!" He cried. The race was about to start in any second and the third member of the team's horse had gotten loose. "Where could he be?" he asked himself.
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Starting Gates
Sofia, James, and Hugo were waiting at the starting lines.
"Where's Frederick?" James asked.
Sofia shrugged her shoulders. It was then that the horn sounded, starting the race. All three riders looked at each other in panic.
"WELCOME EVERYONE TO THE ANNUAL RACE OF TRUTH! TODAY WE HAVE AMZING RIDERS COMING FROM ALL AROUND THE WORLD!"
As the announcer named the names of the other contestants and their schools, Sofia was beginning to really panic. She could care less about the race. All she wanted to know was where was her teammate and if he's alright. Hugo was getting anxious as well. If Frederick didn't show up soon, they would be out of the race.
AND INTRODUCING THE REPRESENTATIVES FOR ROYAL PREP! PRINCES JAMES AND HUGO, AND THEIR RIDE ALONG PRINCESS SOFIA! WAIT A SEC WHERE'S THEIR THIRD RIDER?!"
Even though the audience was all the way at the finish line, the three royals could hear their shouts of anger, confinement, curiosity, and worry. Sofia stole a glance at Hugo who nodded his head as to say 'all will be alright, don't worry'. Sofia gave him a small smile in return.
"HOW IRREGULAR! THE RACE IS ABOUT TO START IN THIRTY SECONDS! IF ROYAL PREP CANNOT FIND A REPLACEMENT QUICKLY, THEIR OUT OF THE RA- OH MY! WHAT'S THIS?!"
A loud neigh came from behind the royals and they turn around to fin Frederick's horse to their relief. But their relief was short-lived, when they lifted their heads and saw the rider.
On a totally related note, James could swear he heard his mother right now, using an advance vocabulary that no child should hear. He also really could swear he heard his twin scream.
"RIDER'S ON YOUR MARK!"
Sofia and James eyes widened when their new member entered the starting gate. "Madeline W-what-" Sofia stuttered.
"Ride! Ride! Ride!" The little girl exclaimed in delight.
"GET SET"
"No! What the- Wait!" James exclaimed.
"GO!"
All riders but our three favorite royals took off in the speed of light.
Hugo, who took a deep breath, knocked some sense into James and Sofia. "Look, there is nothing we can do about it now, but stick close to her. If we don't fly now, we might as well forfeit." He stated. "We have no choice, and you know what happens if we lose. There is no use in worrying and panicking because the anxiety will get to you so bad you will make stupid mistakes. And with her with us, that is not an option, so I will need you both to calm down and relax your mind. And like you keep saying Sofia, we all are gonna be fine if we stick together and don't lose hope. Now are you two with me?"
James groaned in frustration, but then calmed down. "Okay." He stated looking at Sofia.
Sofia gave a worried glance at Madeline the gave a small smile. "You know how to ride him, Madeline?" She asked to receive a hyper nod from the little girl in return. The older princess turned to her teammates. "Well, okay then. Come on Minimus!"
As Minimus sprinted into the air he couldn't help but worry about the little girl in the back. James was right behind her while Hugo caught up with Sofia. As they flew on they arrived at the Forest of vines.
A/N: Okay the Chapter is now revised. Sorry for all the wrong words lol