Yes, I'm aware I spell Sophia's name wrong the last few chapters. Yes, I could change but I won't. I am moving to Terra as the main character. Yes, I made her love a girl and it's staying that way. I had this planned out at the start. And if y'all want me to keep going and read as I age Terra, then tell me.

Royal Prep; Day: 1

Chapter 4

Terra woke to a knock on her bedroom door. Then a voice, no one that she really knew said it was time to get up and get dressed. It was then she remembered she never got to fixing her mother's old dresses. All she could do was throw a frustrated fist into the soft mattress under her. Well, she would have to try one on now and hope it wasn't too long. The question was which? Terra never cared for the color purple or even white. She did like darker colors though so maybe her mother had some dark colored dresses. Getting up when she heard another knock, Terra just ignored it. Especially after hearing if she required assistance in getting dressed. Did none of the staff get told? She had been born mute. It meant she couldn't speak. Oh the school didn't know either...crap, she was gonna be in trouble wasn't she? Terra breathed out and opened the closet doors before her. Walking in and searching for the darkest colored dress she could find. It wasn't long though as a simple dark blue dress stood out among bright pink, white and bright purple. She grabs it and with a simple motion pulled it over her. It fell against the ground to show it was just a little too long. She grabbed some white leggings and pulled them on next. A perfect fit.

She made sure to grab a sewing kit and throw it in her bag. On the ride there and during break, she would start to work on hemming the gown. It would be a long process to see what dresses fit her but she knew with age, height would come. Hoping that not all the dresses would have to be hemmed so she could walk without tripping over the dress material. It wasn't heavy either even though the dress looked heavy. It was quite light but she guessed if frills and such were added then it might add a little weight to this otherwise perfect gown. Once her flats were on and bag was packed, she headed to the bedroom door and opened it. It had gotten quiet after a bit and she saw why. No one was here now. The person must have left. Oh well, she really didn't need help. Quickly she closed the door and locked it. Putting the key in her bag. Screaming had her look to see Crystal with her mouth wide open.

"Oh...it's you Terra. Sorry, I thought a robber had broke in." The princess then looked at her crownless forehead. "Oh, that's right! You have no real royal blood! I am glad you don't have a crown."

She turned and walked away from Terra. Would this be normal? Would this be what she would get at the school? A scowl reached her face as she walked down the hall and saw Magus running to keep up with his sister. Both turned and headed to the dining room where breakfast had been made for them. She claimed a chair far from them as they talked. Something had Crystal excited while Magus didn't seem to really care. He talked to his sister about it but Terra heard no real enthusiasm. More agreeing to keep the peace while her cousin just went on and on. All she did was eat quietly and then follow the two once done outside and into a flying carriage. Once again, hearing words but not really listening. She heard something about...a swing? Right, like they had a park for royal children. They were royals and as far as her mother told her, it wasn't as glamorous as everyone or how the stories put it. You were prim, proper and most of all trendy.

"Are you listening Terra? I know you aren't deaf." Crystal's nagging voice. "Oh right, you can't talk. Sorry."

"Crystal, that is rude." Magus retorts. "You should apologize."

"Like she can let them know what I say or do anyways, she can't even make a giggling sound. I can do whatever I want. I own this school and as the oldest twin, I have the right to do as I wish to her." The high and mighty princess crossed her arms. "And that means you do what I say when at school."

"No way, just cause you are older doesn't mean you know best. Mom and Dad do. You are just spoiled and act like you know what you do." He argues.

"Children, I will make you late for Royal Prep." The driver says.

Terra looked at the dress she wore and decided to fix it then. Grabbing the kit and threading a needle, she crossed her legs and folded it under. With a few pins, she tied the thread and started to sew up that one area. Once again hearing Crystal screech bout the pants she was currently wearing and how unlady like it was. It wasn't worth her giving her any attention. Terra just continued to work on that one part. Hearing the driver say the school was close and to be ready to hop off. She finished the last bit in time. Cutting and tying it off there and putting her kit back together. She would have to work on it throughout the day. Getting off, Terra soon saw Crystal and a bunch of other princesses instantly block her path. The coachman had the horses fly off so she backed up.

"Listen here, peasant. I own this school, I own these grounds, I own this land. If you step a toe, a foot...a leg out of line..then…" She snapped her fingers and the girls ran to her and tore at her gown. Even pulling at the bottom and undo all the work of the stitches. "You will be punished." Crystal then shoved her into the dirt and slammed her heeled shoe into her stomach. "Understood?" She walked away then, laughing with the girls as they all were greeted by three flying women.

Terra watched as everyone but Magus walked in. He waited and ran over. Helping her up and trying to fix whatever damage his twin had done. All she could do was grab his hand to stop him and shake her head. So this was what she would have to deal with. Being of normal birth meant they saw her as nothing but dirt to step on. Normally, her mother or father would be there to tell her to not give in. To be herself but that meant...being common. With no real royal blood, she's nothing.

"Don't listen to them." Magus was trying to fix her dress again. "Don't you dare think you are a peasant. Grandma, me...dad, grandpa...Mister Bailywick...we all know you belong here. I wish I could sew...that or had a sewing kit so I could just...magically fix it."

Terra saw the flying woman fly over to her and with a quick wand flic, fix her gown.

"Are you okay dear? They girls told us you had a meltdown and ripped your dress out of agony for not being like them…" The one in...pink? Or was that red...it didn't matter.

Those princesses' lied. Made her sound unstable, a looney who didn't belong among them. She let out a sigh and held her hand on her mouth.

"Oh...she is a mute." The green dressed woman says. "It's okay dear. You'll fit in. Just take it a day at a time."

"Somehow, I doubt that…" Magus sighs as she nodded in agreement. "I know. Follow me." He dragged her towards the school and inside. Passing some of the finely dressed girls and into a group of Princes who all stared at her. "Hey guys, this is my cousin. She is really cool. Great at magic and needs some friends."

"A princess needing friends? So basically like any other gi-" He got punched and the other boys just clapped while the one punched stared in awe. "Okay...yeah, she is no princess." He stood up. "I like her. Guys?"

"Hell yeah, she has a mean right hook." One grins. "Names Dilan, My parents are Clio and Zander. I am crown prince."

She stared at him.

"Uh..you are?"

Magus spoke for her, "this is Princess Terra. She is Princess Sophia's and Prince Todd's daughter and magic user, like me. She is a mute, born mute not selective."

The princes' all "oohed" at that then; unlike the females; all patted her on the back and welcomed her instantly. All saying she should join the flying derby to show up those pack of walking wild hens called princesses'. Whatever this flying derby was, it sounded like fun. A way to release stress and actually enjoy her time at this...prep school. Here though and at the castle; like yesterday that same tension she felt was there. Even so, these guys accepted her off the bat and after punching one of them. Well at least they were friendly and that was all she cared about. When one heard the bell, they seemed to groan.

"We gotta split up? But...we hardly know her…" Dilan sighs.

"Hey, on break Terra, find Dilan here. After that, we can hang out and talk. Then we can really talk. Same for lunch. Up to it?" The only one that looked like he was gonna leave Royal Prep after this year. She nodded. "Good, alright guys. Let's go. Princess, we shall be waiting for that moment."

They walked away and she watched. Letting them all walk single file as one caught her eye. A girl her age with darker toned skin and fluffy curly brown hair. Amber brown eyes that just seemed to glow in the light just right. Slender arms, average waistline yet curvy and elegant with what she could picture the best looking legs out of all the girls here. She hide around the corner and waited as one finally addressed. Yolanda...her name is Yolanda. Terra smiles slowly as she watched this elegant creature walk inside. Even if she had probably been among the ones who tore apart her gown, how could she be mad at this...perfect being? Her thoughts stopped and she hide around the corner. She was staring at...a girl….like any girl would stare at a boy! Was she...that different? Did this mean she had a demon in her? Was she abnormal for thinking these thoughts towards a female?

She shook her head. Maybe it was just her seeing what she wanted to be! Yeah, maybe this...perfect being was what she wasn't and therefore something she could just appreciate! Something she could try to go for as she aged! Yeah, that had to be it. Her heart pounding and the butterflies would surely relax after seeing her again. A voice calling her made her realize she was late. Slowly, she turned the corner and headed to class. Where this..Yolanda happened to be sitting near her. Perfect, she could watch her every move now. Every single movement, hear every word...and just bask knowing she had the same class or maybe classes as her. Once again, Terra shook her head. No, she was studying her to learn how to be like her. That was all, it wasn't butterfly crush feelings. Just a desire to be like...Terra's eyes fell on her as Yolanda seemed to answer a question. It had her mentally sigh and listen.

"We make sure that as a princess, we have proper posture and manners during a dinner party. We make sure we also let someone finish their sentence and always act as kind as possible." Yolanda spoke.

Terra watched her sit as the class continued. When the bell rang, she casted her eyes down as many girls walked by her desk. Yolanda stopping at hers and having her see a note put there. Then she walked away. She left a note! She was talking to her in some fashion! Terra grabbed it with speed and opened it happily. So she wasn't part of the pack of princesses' Crystal had. She had been inside when it happened but heard the girls bragging about it. Terra stood and looked to the door to see Yolanda there. A simple nod had this girl smile and send the worst yet happiest heart flutter her way as she left. Okay, she wasn't normal...she didn't fall into the normal but she could live in secret. She could befriend her...be her confident...her best friend and just bask in her voice and mannerisms...her walk...everything about her as she grew. She sat down and let out a breath of air while holding the letter in a hug.

Her mother had the best saying ever. Normal...Normal was overrated.