I know it seems quick but I kept rewriting this over and over and then I stopped and thought on what I wanted or how I wanted to end this. The goal though is to make is so Terra ends up happy. After...all I put her through, I didn't want her to suffer or her family to suffer. Granted Yolanda doesn't get too much for this. She ends up with someone who truly wants her to be happy and I can't see any better happiness then that. This also helps me end this series on a happy note. So after this, the final chapter will be out and I'll tie up all loose ends, no matter how crap this ended up written as and see where the idea takes me after. Again, Sorry for failing as a writer :( I am trying to improve still.

Terra kept staring outside the window of her room. The window open with the breeze gently flowing by. Orion laying by her. Head in her lap and quietly enjoying her one hand petting his head. She had no school on the weekend but had to think about where she could go after Royal High. With the Derby under her belt, she could easily rise in the ranks and have no troubles with the nobility, let alone royalty. She would have money and maybe be worthy to be with Yolanda, if the princess didn't marry. Something told her they would not be allowed to achieve their goal of looking into the relationship further. Last two days have been amazing but her family did bring up the prospects of her taking over once they either die or step down. Even said they would begin to find suitors for her to marry. It kinda ruined their moment and she ended up leaving both days they brought it up to her. Then again, they were now of age to marry. Even if sixteen felt young to her.

A Quick Turn of Events

Chapter 11

Orion moved his head closer to her as she kept staring up at the sky. Thinking about a future where, if Yolanda gave up her kingdom...would she be happy. Picturing the two having no kids due to both being woman but somehow being okay with the other and just living out their days free of ridicule but what teenager at her age made a good decision? Yeah her mom left at sixteen but her mom knew more than she did. Magic or not, leaving might lead to a future where it would hurt her grandmother and grandfather even more. Yet the longer she looked into possibly staying, the more she didn't want to. Visits sounded great but with Crystal here and only Magus, her grandparents, uncle and aunt and Cedric. There wasn't much else. She knew most of the spells this high school has been teaching her already. Acing the class, acing the Derby and while she did participate enough to get passing grades, the other classes held no effort from her. Praise from the teachers of her great classes, made her work hard. The ones telling her to do better only got her to behave long enough to do what is required then she sat out.

It had her grandparents beg her to do better so they wouldn't have to ground her but like her mother. She sorta shrugged to show it wouldn't really affect her current life. Outside Yolanda and the princess, she didn't really get a chance to see them. Sending letters had become the normal communication since many had already started to stay at home for schooling. It did suck but she understood the reasoning behind it all. If they were going to rule their kingdom then they had to stay and learn about it from there. Movement had her look at Orion and smile as he looked at her. The two could easily talk with their mind but often used expressions only. Terra kept petting him. Looking back out the window and staring up at the sky. What did she do? She had a scholarship to go into the Derby and make it big or stay here, where she wouldn't be seen as anything less than her peasant status by the Queen to be. Looking at Orion, she saw him raise his head and tilt his head to the side. Sighing, she pat his head. She'd figure it out.

Standing up, Terra pulled her shoes on and grabs her bag. Hearing a slam on her bedroom door but ignoring it once Crystal began her rants. Orion standing her create his saddle with a wave of her hand. Using the bay window to climb onto his back. Grabbing the reins and smiling at him. Her signal to go. With ease, he jumps out the window and spread his wings. Flying away through the sky towards Royal High. Letting her enjoy the air at her pace. Seems he knew her mind had begun to think on the paths before her. Giving her a chance to just clear her head and see where her passion is. Terra gently touched his mane to have him go faster and with no obstacles, fly around. The moment between the two as a source of helping her figure things out at least a little. He did avoid the flying coach that carried some students that yell at her to watch where she flew. The complaints went ignored save for one he didn't even get close too.

"Terra," Yolanda shouts getting her attention. "You are early. I have news. Can you get closer?"

Orion flew closer and let her get into the flying coach. Flying at a pace he could use to keep up. Letting the two talk and let Terra notice a ring.

"Yeah, I...don't think we can go further than what we have." She sighs. "I have had my fate decided. I am to rule with a man at my side. I am sorry but...I want to know now...if I give this up. Would you be willing to take the derby shot?"

Terra blinks.

"I know its a lot and I know it sounds...stupid but I don't know. I just...feel as if the one who deserves to have the power I have, is you. You came from a royal line yes but you were treated horribly and you should be given a shot…" Yolanda had to stop talking due to Terra kissing her. "A shot...wow."

Orion made Terra look back for a moment with a smile at him. She took a shot in the dark, so he didn't have to cheer her on. Focusing back on Yolanda, the princess took the ring off and set it down. Kissing her back and hanging onto her.

"That felt right," She sighs. "Engagement or not, it feels too right."

Terra held her close and spun around. Keeping her close before letting go and looking at Orion. He got closer and she hopped on. Yolanda watching her go ahead.

'Seems you have a chance' She heard him speak into her mind.

She held onto the reins and fought the urge to bounce on his lap. When they landed, Yolanda's carriage landed seconds after. The princess jumping out and hugging her, kissing her again.

"Sorry, I can't get over this feeling." She sighs. "Maybe...we should elope?"

If Terra's laugh had sound then she wouldn't be just shaking with a smile on her face.

"Take the derby scholarship and I'll give up what I have just for you or take it, and I still end up with you." Yolanda says. "We have something and I won't give this up."

She bows to her and kissed her hand. Nodding to show she'd take the scholarship then letting go as others land. Yolanda following her close with Orion trotting off to where the stalls were. Throughout the entire day, the princess would constantly sneak a loving smile her way. Even in classes that had her sole focus, she would get a smile in the corner of her eye. It only came to the derby where she had to focus and with the help of pen and paper, got given the scholarship and told she would have to live on site at a training camp. Something easily done. After the talk, she ran to meet up with her princess in private and writes the news down for her.

"That is great." Yolanda smiles and kissed her. "I'll be waiting to see if this continues. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, right?"

Terra nods, thankful that they were alone.

"I'll miss you Terra. You better write me."

She nods and leans against her, holding her close.