Bella finished her princess classes for the day and snuck into the kitchen to hang out with the cook and maids. Dressed in her DX t-shirt and sweatpants. They were watching RAW. "Rock Bottom! Told you Rock had that match in the bag." Bella grabbed some popcorn.
The cook laughed, "If Duchess Carolyn catches you in here eating junk and watching wrestling, she is going to put you in the dungeon."
"You mean the storage room? What do we need a dungeon for? We plan to ride out on our horses and slay an evil queen and her army of dragons." Bella giggled.
"Never know." The cook threw popcorn at her.
"Oooh look! DX! They are my favorite. Triple H is a cocky jerk but, freaking sexy. He could give me a pedigree anytime." Bella watched as DX did their promo eating cookies.
"Is that the way a future royal is supposed to talk?" The Duchess stood with her arms crossed behind her. Bella had her mouth full of cookies and, slowly turned around knowing she was in trouble. The lady put out her hand. "Spit it out. You're on a diet." Bella opened her mouth and with a guilty look opened her mouth letting the cookie fall out. "All of it." She let the rest fall from her mouth. And, smiled a guilty smile. "Time for bed Arabella. You have a trip to the orphanage in the morning. Off you go. And, no more of this wrestling business. A princess needs to be careful how she is perceived." Bella mocked her silently as she walked out. "I saw that."
Bella remembered watching wrestling with her grandfather and father when she was very little. Even though she didn't know they were royalty. She didn't see any problem with watching it if her prince grandfather liked it.
A well-dressed man with a royal crest on his jacket walked down the hall of the WWF headquarters. "Ahh, you must be Joseph, the Genovian representative. Glad you made it. How was your flight? Please come to my office."
"Thank you, Mr. McMahon. I am Arabella's personal head of security. We're interested in hearing more about this event you want to do in Genovia. I'm here to discuss Arabella's media and personal protection. The future princess is honored to be invited to the show."
"Please sit. Would you like something to drink?" Vince asked.
"Thank you...let's get to business." The regal Englishman instructed. He was a very pleasant laid back older grey haired man.
"I understand that Arabella can't make a guest appearance on stage but, it is ok to acknowledge her being there." Vince sat at his desk.
"That is correct. As you are aware the future princess is a bit of a loose cannon. She has had more than a few bad media run-ins. We want to ensure this event doesn't have any bad publicity for her majesty."
About that time Stephanie burst through the door. She stopped in her spot staring at the royal security. Vince just shook his head and rested it in his hand.
"What is the meaning of this?" The man questioned.
"I'm sorry. This is my daughter Stephanie. She's very excited to meet the princess." Steph just stood looking in awe. A royal guard was in her dad's office.
"I'm sorry. I was just…"
The man stood and held out his hand to her. "Excited. I hear you are a fan of Arabella? She's excited to meet you as well. She is a very big fan of...DX is it?"
"That's right. I can't wait till the show. Can I meet her?" Steph smiled.
Vince ushered his daughter out of the office. "Let's get back to business…"
At the show...
"Do I have to wear this fufu crap to a wrestling show? Can't I just wear my DX t-shirt and jeans?" She fidgeted with her blouse. She wore a white wiggle skirt, black lace-up pumps, with a black chiffon long sleeve blouse with a bow collar.
"Arabella, dear. You're lucky the king is allowing you to go at all. After that fiasco of falling into the punch bowl drunk at Lord Drake's party last week. Then trying to high five Prince Charles in England at the Royal dinner after that dirty joke you told." The Duchess reminded her.
"Eek. Don't remind me. Who knew Queen Elizabeth had no sense of humor. She has a royal stick up her butt." Bella picked at her teeth. That instantly got smacked down.
"Manners Arabella." Bella rolled her eyes. "I saw that." The Duchess gave a half smile. "Remember your training. Please, don't get us in trouble tonight."
Stephanie and the rest of DX watched as the royal procession entered the stadium. "Isn't it amazing. There she is!" Stephanie could barely see through the curtains.
Vince walked up behind them with Joseph, Bella's security, "Stephanie, come with us." Vince took his daughter's hand. Her eyes sparkled. She was so excited.
"Miss Stephanie. You are aware of the rules. You can curtsy and only shake her hand if it's offered. Only speak if spoken to." Joseph reminded. The crowds were not yet in the stadium so the halls we're only staff and WWF Stars.
Entering the room Steph was too nervous to talk. Not normal for her. Steph normally never shut up. "Arabella, we want to introduce you to Mr. McMahon and his daughter Stephanie."
Bella turned around smiling trying to remember her training. When she was willing, she actually did seem very poised. She shook Vince's hand and after a quick chat he stepped out to get ready for the show. Steph curtsied to the future royal, Bella giggled softly. When Steph stood upright Bella grabbed her in a big hug. "I'm so excited to see you. I love DX!" Steph was shocked. Bella's eyes glimmered.
"Really? I don't know what to do just now. I'm sorry."
"Joe, can you please send everyone out? So I can visit with Miss Stephanie….Oh my gosh! I'm so glad you talked your dad into this. I almost didn't get to come. I keep messing up and, they were about to say no. Princess training is a pain in the butt. I'm still an Ohio girl at heart I guess. So, sit. Let's girl talk. Do you have questions for me?"
"Oh yes. So. What is it like at the castle?"
Bella grabbed a bottle of water, "Cool I guess. Fun but, hard too. So many stupid rules. Girls have more rules than guys. And, no hot guys my age, only old dudes. I haven't had a date for months since I came here. You're lucky. You have Triple H."
Steph laughed, "What? Hunter? Not a chance. That's just for the show. I'm dating Chris Jericho. Hunters single. He's not my type."
"Wow. I didn't know. He's really cute. I don't think I could be all prim and proper around someone like Hunter." Bella tried to not blush. "My princess training would really suffer." Bella giggled. Bella had a sweet innocent way about her. But, also very outspoken and rock girl at heart.
"You think he's cute?" Steph felt like they were already hitting it off.
"Don't you? The long hair, his eyes, that body. He's dreamy." Bella pretended to faint and the ladies started laughing. "You never heard me say this but, I would let him give me the royal treatment anytime. If you know what I mean."
Steph cracked up, "Oh my gosh. He said that about you a couple weeks ago."
"Really. Wow." Bella was all smiles.
The girls talked about guys, wrestling and royal life. They instantly hit it off. Bella was pretty much the average loner girl in a royal world she wasn't accustomed to. But, she loved it so much. Even in her protesting against the rules, she knew what it meant to her family and Genovia.
"So, your coronation is soon. Are you excited?"
"Yes. Hope I don't forget anything. But, I'm excited." Bella smiled.
The door opened, "I'm sorry but, it's time for the show Miss Stephanie." Joseph interrupted.
"Oh yes. Bella. Thanks so much for coming. I'm so happy to meet you. This has been amazing." She hugged the girl.
"Thank you. I'm glad to be here."
During the show, the future princess was announced. She waved from the skybox to the crowd. Watching the show she wanted to jump, scream and let loose. But, it wasn't proper form, as the Duchess would say. So she was cheering from the inside.
When DX came on she clapped and, they waved up at her. Of course from that distance, they couldn't see her. She watched as Hunter strutted around the ring and did his promo. So sexy and, single. 'Princess smincesss. I would love to have five minutes alone with him.' she thought.
During the commercial break, Bella got an idea. "Joseph, can I speak to you?"
"Yes, your highness."
"Send someone over from the castle. I want formal invitations to the coronation given to the McMahon's, Chris Jericho, and DX. Invite them to stay in the castle for the next few days. They will be my special guest." She said in a royal tone. She was learning but, seeing Steph for the first time made her fumble her training for a bit out of excitement seeing DX members in person. Even though Stephanie wasn't officially a DX member she hung out with the crew. Stephanie was nice and being friends with someone here would be nice. Even if it was a short time.
"Right away. I'm sending someone now." Joseph smiled. He secretary loved wrestling too. He was in love with the Duchess and he knew her well enough to know she would protest but be okay with it.